GBP/USD Grapples To Extend Gains Near 1.2700, US PCE Price Index Eyed


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  • GBP/USD has marked a three-month high at 1.2733 on Wednesday.
  • BoE Governor Andrew Bailey is committed to taking necessary measures to bring inflation down to its 2.0% target.
  • US Dollar Index is indecisive on the mixed remarks by Federal Reserve (Fed) members.
  • GBP/USD struggles to continue its winning streak that began on November 23, treading water around 1.2700 during the Asian session on Thursday. However, the GBP/USD pair marked a three-month high at 1.2733 on Wednesday on a softer US Dollar (USD).Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey asserted that the central bank is committed to taking necessary measures to bring inflation down to its 2.0% target. He emphasized that despite efforts, the BoE has not observed sufficient progress to be confident in achieving this goal. This hawkish remark might have provided upward support for the Pound Sterling (GBP).The decline in US bond yields over the past three sessions is attributed to the prevailing positive sentiment that the Federal Reserve (Fed) might conclude its interest rate hikes. However, as of the current press time on Thursday, the 10 and 2-year US Treasury yields stand slightly higher at 4.27% and 4.65%, respectively.The US Dollar Index (DXY) hovers around 102.80, by the press time. The DXY seems indecisive, likely influenced by mixed remarks from Federal Reserve (Fed) members. Cleveland Federal Reserve (Fed) President Loretta Mester emphasized that any decision to implement additional interest rate hikes would depend on data-driven considerations.Governor Michelle Bowman’s expressed desire to keep the possibility of more rate hikes alive raises concerns about the persistence of inflationary pressure. In contrast, Fed Governor Christopher Waller has suggested a more accommodative approach by not insisting on maintaining high-interest rates.

    GBP/USD: ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT LEVELS

    OVERVIEW Today last price 1.2702 Today Daily Change 0.0009 Today Daily Change % 0.07 Today daily open 1.2693

     

    TRENDS Daily SMA20 1.2435 Daily SMA50 1.2282 Daily SMA100 1.2491 Daily SMA200 1.2465

     

    LEVELS Previous Daily High 1.2733 Previous Daily Low 1.2665 Previous Weekly High 1.2616 Previous Weekly Low 1.2446 Previous Monthly High 1.2337 Previous Monthly Low 1.2037 Daily Fibonacci 38.2% 1.2691 Daily Fibonacci 61.8% 1.2707 Daily Pivot Point S1 1.2661 Daily Pivot Point S2 1.2629 Daily Pivot Point S3 1.2592 Daily Pivot Point R1 1.2729 Daily Pivot Point R2 1.2766 Daily Pivot Point R3 1.2798

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