The Pound Sterling (GBP) faced pressure on Thursday, struggling to hold above the key resistance level of 1.2500.
- Market Uncertainty: Positive sentiment from the Fed meeting waned, leading to a cautious market atmosphere.
- Fed’s Less Hawkish Stance Not Enough: While the Fed’s decision to maintain interest rates and hint at future cuts provided some support for the GBP earlier, this optimism faded.
- US Data in Focus: Investors are now focused on upcoming US economic data releases, particularly the Nonfarm Payrolls report on Friday, which could influence the US Dollar and GBP.
Technical Analysis: GBP/USD Faces Resistance
- The GBP/USD pair remains above the crucial support level of 1.2500, but struggles to break above resistance.
- The Head and Shoulders pattern continues to weigh on the GBP’s long-term outlook.
- The RSI suggests indecisiveness among investors.