GBP/USD softens to near 1.3750 as US Senate advances spending deal to avoid shutdownThe GBP/USD pair attracts some sellers near 1.3760 during the early European session on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) edges higher against the Pound Sterling (GBP) after US President Donald Trump and Senate Democrats struck a deal to avoid a US government shutdown. Traders will keep an eye on the US Producer Price Index (PPI) data later on Friday. Aside from this, on Wednesday, the Fed held rates unchanged at the 3.50%-3.75% range to assess the impact of 75 basis points of easing during the second half of 2026. The decision was by majority on a 10-2 vote split, with Governors Waller and Miran opting for a quarter of a percentage point cut.