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GBP/USD Challenges: 1.2633 Resistance & Fed’s Hawkish Views

GBP/USD Challenges: 1.2633 Resistance & Fed’s Hawkish Views

Quick Look:

Neutral Intraday Bias: GBP/USD may rise if it holds above support at 1.2445 and could target 1.2708 if it breaches 1.2633.
Impact of Fed’s Hawkish Stance: Fed’s reluctance to cut rates bolsters USD, potentially capping GBP gains.
Bank of England’s Indications: Potential BoE rate cut in June or August could influence GBP volatility.

The British Pound Sterling (GBP) against the US Dollar (USD) remains just below a significant resistance level at 1.2633. Despite today’s upward movement in the market. The intraday bias for GBP/USD stays neutral for now, with a slight preference for a further rise, provided that the key support at 1.2445 remains unbroken. On the upside, if the pair successfully breaches the 1.2633 mark, it should continue its ascent towards the next resistance at 1.2708. Conversely, a decisive break below 1.2445 would signal that the recent recovery has concluded. It is potentially reigniting short-term bearish trends and leading to a retest of the 1.2298 level.

GBP/USD Fluctuates: 1.2298 to 1.3141 Amid Fed’s Hawkish Stance

Despite a rally from the lows of 1.2298, broader market sentiment remains cautious as larger patterns suggest that actions from the 1.3141 medium-term high are part of a corrective pattern. A break below 1.2298 would further assert this correction. A surge above 1.2892 could indicate that the long-term uptrend from the historic 2022 low of 1.0351 is set to resume.

Market reactions are currently shadowed by the US Federal Reserve’s hawkish outlook. Recent comments from Fed officials, particularly from Governor Michelle Bowman, emphasise a reluctance to cut interest rates within the year. This sentiment places upward pressure on the USD as traders reassess their expectations for US borrowing costs, which are not anticipated to decrease before September. This outlook adds an interesting dynamic to GBP/USD’s trajectory. The hawkish stance might limit the pair’s upside potential in the near term.

The Bank of England’s Policy Moves

Amidst these fluctuations, the Bank of England’s (BoE) recent monetary policy meeting concluded without changes to interest rates. However, indicating that a rate cut in June is still possible—and perhaps more likely in August—offers a glimpse of potential volatility for the Sterling. Typically, an earlier move by the BoE compared to the Fed would weaken GBP. The market has not reacted as expected, showing only modest declines in GBP/USD.

Retail trade data further complicates the outlook, showing a fairly even split among market participants regarding the future direction of GBP/USD. While a slight majority remains bullish, the underlying sentiment is cautiously tinged. Influenced by global central bank policies and ongoing economic indicators.

The GBP/USD pair remains at a crossroads, influenced by technical resistance levels, central bank policies, and broader economic indicators. Traders and investors alike must stay alert to these factors as they navigate the currency markets in the coming months. The path forward for Sterling involves navigating through economic data. Also interpreting central bank cues and market sentiment. It currently suggests a challenging environment with the potential for both risk and reward.

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