GBP/USD is trading steadily around 1.3305, supported by renewed weakness in the U.S. Dollar as markets overwhelmingly expect another Federal Reserve rate cut on Wednesday. The move comes ahead of the UK’s monthly GDP release, which could introduce fresh volatility later in the week.
The pair’s decisive break above the 1.3275–1.3280 confluence zone—a combination of the 200-day SMA and the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement of the September-November decline—has strengthened bullish conviction. Technical indicators on the daily chart remain constructive, signaling room for additional upside.
A sustained move above the 1.3365 midpoint retracement could open the door toward 1.3400, followed by the 61.8% retracement zone near 1.3455–1.3460, with 1.3500 emerging as a psychological ceiling.
On the downside, immediate support is expected near 1.3300, with deeper pullbacks likely being viewed as buying opportunities unless the pair slips below 1.3200, which would shift the near-term bias to bearish sentiment.
Fed Cut Odds Rise to 90%
Financial markets are pricing in nearly a 90% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut, according to recent pricing models. If delivered, this would mark the third Fed cut this year, bringing the policy range to 3.50%–3.75%.
However, investors anticipate a “hawkish cut,” with policymakers likely signaling caution for early 2026 amid persistent inflation and labor market resilience. Such guidance may temper USD losses, especially if the Fed emphasizes data dependence rather than a sustained easing path.
Market factors shaping expectations include:
- Solid U.S. labor indicators
- Sticky core inflation
- Softer manufacturing momentum
- Repricing in Treasury yields
These elements suggest the Fed may prefer a slower pace of easing despite Wednesday’s anticipated cut.
BoE Policy Shifts Support GBP Volatility
UK fundamentals remain central to the Pound’s trajectory. Concerns over rising tax burdens following the Autumn Budget, combined with softer inflation and a cooling jobs market, reinforce speculation that the Bank of England may soon follow the Fed’s path.
Markets currently price an 88% chance of a quarter-point BoE cut in December, underpinned by falling inflation pressures and dovish shifts in recent economic data.
Key UK influences for GBP/USD include:
- Slowing wage growth
- Declining energy-related inflation
- BoE commentary pointing to easing risks
- External demand uncertainty from Europe
Together, these factors keep the GBP sensitive to macro releases and policy tone.
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