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Pound Sterling weakens as new year begins due to likelihood of BoE rate cut

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Last updated: 2025/01/02 at 10:47 AM
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The Pound Sterling is facing weakness against major peers, as analysts predict the Bank of England (BoE) will implement more interest rate cuts this year. The BoE previously had a slow pace of rate cuts compared to other central banks due to stubborn inflation in the UK service sector. However, a faster rate cut approach is expected this year to address a slowdown in labor demand and ease price pressures. Goldman Sachs analysts foresee the BoE cutting interest rates each quarter in 2025, with the policy rate potentially declining to 3.75% by the year-end.

On the other hand, the US Dollar is trading near a two-year high as the Federal Reserve (Fed) is expected to reduce interest rates less than previously anticipated. Investors are closely monitoring US labor market data for further guidance on Fed policy. The US Dollar is forecasted to strengthen as President-elect Donald Trump’s policies are expected to boost economic growth and inflation in the US, prompting the Fed to slow the pace of rate cuts. Fed officials have suggested fewer rate cuts this year, with the latest dot plot projecting Federal Fund rates reaching 3.9% by the end of 2025.

Technically, the Pound Sterling is struggling against the US Dollar, hovering around the support level of 1.2500. The GBP/USD pair is trading below a key trendline and all short-to-long-term EMAs are sloping down, indicating a bearish trend. The RSI is below 40.00, signaling a potential downside momentum if the oscillator sustains below this level. The pair faces immediate support at 1.2485, with further support expected at 1.2300. On the upside, resistance lies at 1.2730.

The Pound Sterling, issued by the Bank of England, is the oldest currency in the world and accounts for 12% of all FX transactions. Monetary policy decisions by the BoE, based on achieving price stability, have a significant impact on the value of the Pound Sterling. Economic indicators such as GDP, PMIs, and employment data can influence the direction of the GBP. Additionally, the Trade Balance indicator, measuring a country’s exports and imports, can also affect the value of a currency based on demand for exports.

In conclusion, the Pound Sterling is facing pressure against major peers due to expectations of further rate cuts by the BoE. Meanwhile, the US Dollar is trading near a two-year high as the Fed is anticipated to reduce interest rates less than previously thought. Technical analysis shows the Pound Sterling struggling against the US Dollar, with a bearish trend in place. Factors such as economic data releases, trade balance, and monetary policy decisions by central banks will continue to influence the value of the Pound Sterling in the coming months. Investors will closely monitor these factors to assess the future trajectory of the GBP.

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