The GBPUSD pair faced downward pressure last week due to a dampened economic outlook caused by the Bank of England's aggressive policy amid fears of a recession. Despite this, overall sentiment for Pound Sterling remains bullish, as the UK central bank may consider more interest-rate hikes to tackle inflation.
In June, UK's Consumer Price Index (CPI) softened to 7.9%, with core CPI, excluding volatile food and energy prices, falling to 6.9%. However, these declines are not enough for the BoE to declare victory over inflation. On August 3, the BoE is expected to raise interest rates despite rising recession concerns and the challenges faced by businesses.
Conversely, the dollar surged on Thursday as data showed the U.S. economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter, reducing the likelihood of a recession in the second half of the year. This could potentially lead to further interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve if the strong economic performance continues.
GBPUSD Technical Analysis:
Will the pound find support at the current confluence at $1.28500, or is a breakdown imminent, inciting a potential sell-off? Be prepared as the BoE interest rate decision draws near it may trigger sharp price movements in the pound.
In this video, We analyze the Daily and 4-hour timeframe, exploring both bullish and bearish sentiments to uncover promising trading opportunities for the week ahead. Key levels, trendlines, and support/resistance points was examined to reveal essential insights into the current market structure.
Don't miss the key level at $1.28500, sharing a critical confluence with the ascending trendline in the 4H timeframe. As we stand at a juncture where both sellers and buyers hold sway, the market's reaction to this zone will determine the direction of price action in the upcoming days.
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