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The GBP/USD pair consolidates between 1.2800 and 1.2890 amid uncertain Fed and BoE decisions. RSI remains flat, indicating a balanced market with no clear trend. Key support levels are at 1.2778 and 1.2750, with resistance at 1.2888 and 1.2900.The Pound Sterling registers minuscule gains during the North American session as …

The GBP/USD pair falls below the 1.3000 barrier and trades with losses of more than 0.20% as the US dollar strengthens and the technical picture indicates that momentum is still bullish and the RSI is still positive despite the recent decline. Watch out for these important support levels: 1.2894, 1.2861, …

In a surprising turn of events, UK inflation defied expectations and remained at 2.0% in June, raising doubts about the Bank of England’s (BoE) plans for an interest rate cut. Economists had predicted a slight decline to 1.9%, but the latest figures released on Wednesday revealed a stubborn persistence of …

Throughout the week ending June 21, the market’s attention fixated on the Federal Reserve’s future interest rate decisions. Investor focus centered on everything influencing interest rate expectations, including economic data releases, developments within the US economy, and statements from the Federal Reserve itself.Last week saw the release of several key …

The Bank of England (BoE) maintained its benchmark interest rate at 5.25% on Thursday, despite a recent slowdown in inflation. This decision reflects the central bank’s cautious approach, as it continues to monitor underlying price pressures and robust wage growth. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 7-2 to keep the …

As expected, UK inflation continues to fall following the release of economic data on Wednesday. This data pushed the pound sterling above 1.2700. However, steady growth in the UK services sector may lead the Bank of England to hold interest rates steady at its meeting today, June 20. Disappointing retail …

In a significant development for the UK economy, inflation has finally fallen back to the Bank of England’s 2% target for the first time in nearly three years. This encouraging news has sparked hopes that the central bank may soon begin easing its monetary policy and cutting interest rates. The …

Inflation in Britain saw a less-than-expected decline in April, with a key core measure showing resilience, prompting investors to reconsider their bets on a rate cut next month. This development could potentially bolster embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak ahead of anticipated elections later this year. Consumer prices rose by an …

On Thursday, the British blue-chip stock index set a record as the Bank of England moved closer to reducing interest rates, with a second official endorsing the move. Meanwhile, the pound sterling and UK bond yields declined. Sterling hit a two-week low of $1.2446, down as much as 0.4% vs …

Chief Economist of the Bank of England, Huw Pill, signaled to markets that the UK’s central bank will be considering rate cuts over the next few meetings, provided there are no “big disturbances” in the economy. BoE’s Pill spoke during a virtual question and answer period regarding the BoE’s Monetary …