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British Pound remains steady near 1.2700 on strong expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut

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Last updated: 2024/05/16 at 10:19 AM
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The Pound Sterling (GBP) has held steady gains near 1.2700 against the US Dollar (USD), displaying optimism in the market sentiment. The uncertainty surrounding the timing of a rate cut by the Bank of England (BoE) has deepened due to the consistent wage growth in the UK. This has led to an upbeat outlook for the GBP against the USD, bolstering its position in the market.

The steady growth of UK Average Earnings in the three months ending March has raised concerns about the progress of inflation declining to the desired rate of 2%. High wage growth has fueled service inflation, presenting a major obstacle to disinflation progress. In the absence of significant economic data from the UK over the weekend, investors will closely monitor statements from BoE policymakers Megan Greene and Catherine Mann for insights on interest rates.

Market sentiment remains bullish with the Pound Sterling trading close to the resistance level of 1.2700 against the US Dollar. Speculation around the Federal Reserve (Fed) potentially lowering interest rates at the September meeting has contributed to this positive outlook. The CME FedWatch tool has indicated an increased probability of rate cuts in September, supported by a soft US inflation report, labor market conditions, and stagnant Retail Sales data for April.

The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) reported slower growth rates in both headline and core metrics, meeting expectations. Fed policymakers typically focus on core inflation data for decision-making on interest rates. Despite the inflation rate being above the desired 2%, an anticipated decline in price pressures has boosted investors’ confidence that inflation will return to the target rate. Retail Sales data signaling a softening inflation outlook adds to this sentiment.

Moving forward, US Dollar trends will be influenced by Fed policymakers’ comments on interest rate guidance. Scheduled speeches from various Fed officials will provide insights into the future direction of interest rates. Additionally, the Initial Jobless Claims data for the week ending May 10 is expected to reflect a decline, with the previous week showing an increase in individuals claiming jobless benefits, impacting the US Dollar.

In terms of technical analysis, the Pound Sterling has retraced 61.8% of its losses from a 10-month high in March, signaling a bullish outlook. The GBP/USD pair has surpassed key moving averages and the Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicates a shift towards momentum on the upside. Economic indicators such as Initial Jobless Claims will continue to shape market expectations, with a larger-than-expected number indicating weakness in the US labor market and vice versa. Investors will closely monitor upcoming economic data releases and Fed policymakers’ statements for further clarity on interest rate movements.

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