GBPUSD:
The GBP/USD pair is recovering the previous session’s losses, trading around 1.2550 during Asian hours on Tuesday. The pair’s growth can be attributed to the weakening of the US dollar (USD) amid a decline in US Treasury bond yields.
The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the U.S. dollar against six major peers, remains low around 108.00. The dollar ran into trouble when U.S. Treasury bond yields fell about 2% on Monday. The 2-year and 10-year bond yields were 4.24% and 4.53%, respectively.
The U.S. Federal Reserve announced a more cautious outlook for additional rate cuts in 2025, marking a shift in monetary policy stance. This development underscores the uncertainty over future policy adjustments amid the expected economic strategies of the incoming Trump administration.
The British Pound came under pressure as traders slightly increased their dovish bets on Bank of England (BoE) policy in 2025. Market expectations now reflect a 53 basis points (bps) interest rate cut next year, down from the 46 bps projected after the Dec. 19 policy announcement, during which the Bank of England kept rates at 4.75% with a 6-3 vote split.
Trading Recommendation: Watch the level of 1.2550, if consolidated below consider Sell positions, if rebounded consider Buy positions.
Origin: FreshForex
