GBPUSD -0.18% in 1h
GBPUSD moved 32 pips in the first hour after PCE & GDP (52% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.18% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.26%.
PCE & GDP — Wednesday, 26 August 2026
PCE & GDP: GBPUSD moved 32 pips in the first hour — 52% of a normal day. Released 08:30 New York. Core PCE Price Index MoM came in at 0.2 (forecast 0.2, previous 0.1) · GDP Growth Rate QoQ 2nd Est came in at 1.5 (forecast 1.5, previous 2.1).
| Market | 5 min | 15 min | 1 hour | First-hour range | Swept | To the close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBPUSD | -0.13% | -0.13% | -0.18% | 32 pips · 52% | – | -0.26% |
| EURUSD | -0.08% | -0.09% | -0.14% | 24.5 pips · 48% | – | -0.18% |
| Silver | -0.08% | -0.14% | -1.09% | $1.13 · 43% | – | -1.21% |
| Ethereum | -0.36% | -0.58% | -1.07% | $34.32 · 39% | – | +0.05% |
| AUDUSD | -0.06% | -0.09% | -0.15% | 17 pips · 37% | – | -0.21% |
| Bitcoin | -0.29% | -0.50% | -0.82% | $785.61 · 37% | – | -0.30% |
| Gold | -0.24% | -0.17% | -0.43% | $36.7 · 35% | yesterday's low | -0.83% |
| USDJPY | +0.10% | +0.13% | +0.21% | 42.91 pips · 31% | – | +0.21% |
| US30 | -0.20% | -0.22% | -0.24% | 162 pts · 29% | – | -0.09% |
| S&P 500 | -0.18% | -0.19% | -0.22% | 20.25 pts · 26% | – | +0.18% |
| NAS100 | -0.34% | -0.30% | -0.28% | 130 pts · 24% | – | +0.60% |
| Oil | +0.06% | +0.04% | +0.59% | $0.81 · 23% | – | +2.09% |
Changes from the price at the release minute. First-hour range as a share of the market's average full day (20 days). CME futures via Databento; CFD prices differ slightly, the shape is the same.
EURUSD -0.14% in 1h
Frequently asked questions
How did EURUSD react to PCE & GDP on 26 Aug 2026?
EURUSD moved 24.5 pips in the first hour after PCE & GDP (48% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.14% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.18%.
How did Gold react to PCE & GDP on 26 Aug 2026?
Gold moved $36.7 in the first hour after PCE & GDP (35% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.43% after an hour. It took yesterday's low. From the release to the close: -0.83%.
How did US30 react to PCE & GDP on 26 Aug 2026?
US30 moved 162 pts in the first hour after PCE & GDP (29% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.24% after an hour. From the release to the close: -0.09%.
How did NAS100 react to PCE & GDP on 26 Aug 2026?
NAS100 moved 130 pts in the first hour after PCE & GDP (24% of a normal day). The first 5 minutes went down, and it was -0.28% after an hour. From the release to the close: +0.60%.
Which market moved most on PCE & GDP?
GBPUSD: 32 pips in the first hour, 52% of its normal day.
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