The Pound Sterling (GBP) struggled to surpass the 1.3400 mark against the US Dollar (USD) as investors anxiously awaited the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate guidance. Despite recent signs of easing inflation, the Fed’s fight against rising prices continues. While the overall inflation rate decreased, the core inflation measure, which …
Read More »GBP/USD Recovers, Aims for 1.3400 on Upbeat Sentiment
GBP/USD gains 0.59%, trading at 1.3394 after rebounding from a daily low of 1.3312. Break above 1.3400 could push the pair towards the YTD high of 1.3437 and further resistance at 1.3500. Failure to reclaim 1.3400 may lead to testing the September 25 low of 1.3312.The Pound Sterling climbs over …
Read More »GBP/USD Maintains Bullish Outlook Ahead of Looming Fed Rate Cut
The Pound Sterling’s Resurgence The Pound Sterling (GBP) has staged a remarkable comeback against the US Dollar (USD), surging to a five-day peak of 1.3214. This rally is primarily driven by the growing expectation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will implement a substantial interest rate cut at its upcoming monetary …
Read More »GBP/USD Records New Multi-Year High Above 1.3200
The GBP/USD pair has reached a new multi-year high, trading above 1.3200. The uptrend remains intact as long as the pair stays above 1.3043. If buyers reclaim 1.3298, it could expose the March 2022 peak at 1.3437. Conversely, a dip below 1.3200 will reveal further support levels, such as 1.3130 …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, August 26
The US Dollar Index (DXY) initially dipped to new lows near 100.50 on Monday but managed to reverse that decline later in the day, bouncing back toward the 101.00 barrier. Keep an eye on the Consumer Confidence gauge published by the Conference Board and the FHFA’s House Price Index on …
Read More »Market Drivers; US Session, August 20
The USD Index extended its decline and traded just pips away from the so-far yearly lows near 101.30. The weekly MBA Mortgage Applications are due on August 21 ahead of the publication of the FOMC Minutes and the weekly report on US crude oil inventories by the EIA. Sellers continued …
Read More »GBP/USD Slides ahead BoE’s decision
GBP/USD retreats 1.70% from its year-to-date high of 1.3043, trading at 1.2826. Technical outlook shows bearish momentum, with key support at 1.2800 and potential further losses to 1.2612-1.2622 area. Buyers need to push past 1.2893 to challenge 1.2900 and higher resistance levels.The GBP/USD begins the week on the back foot …
Read More »GBP/USD slides below 1.3000 despite solid UK data
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, …
Read More »GBP/USD retreats post softer US data
The GBP/USD pair has fallen due to concerns of a potential US recession, with technical facors suggesting a neutral to downward bias. The pair has experienced a series of lower highs and lows, dragging the pair from year-to-date highs of 1.2894 toward current exchange rates. The daily moving averages (DMAs) …
Read More »GBP/USD declines on stronger US dollar
After battling at 1.2700, the GBP/USD pair drops as a result of the strong US dollar and poor US housing data. The technical picture is gloomy, with a “evening star” pattern and an RSI pointing to more decline. The 50-DMA at 1.2636, the 200-DMA at 1.2555, and the 1.2600 are …
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