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US Dollar Forecast: GBP/USD Stumbles Below1.2600 Post-UK CPI Data

By:
Arslan Ali
Published: Feb 14, 2024, 07:57 GMT+00:00

GBP/USD navigates below 1.2600 as UK's steady inflation figures prompt reevaluation of monetary policy expectations, influencing market sentiment.

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Highlights

  • US Dollar rallies post-CPI, hitting a three-month high; bullish trends influence Fed’s rate decisions.
  • GBP/USD dips under bearish pressure post-UK inflation data, trading below the 1.2600 level.
  • EUR/USD faces bearish sentiment, trading slightly below pivot point amid anticipation of key EUR data.

Dollar Soars on Strong CPI Data, Steering Fed’s Policy Outlook

The US Dollar exhibited a strong bullish trend, surging to around the 104.862 level, marking an increase of nearly 0.70%. This movement was significantly influenced by the latest US CPI as the Core CPI month-over-month increased to 0.4% against the forecasted 0.3%, and the overall CPI year-over-year rose to 3.1%, surpassing the anticipated 2.9%. This data underscores the persistent inflationary pressures within the US economy, potentially steering the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions in the near term.

For the GBP, inflation remained steady at 4.0% year-over-year, aligning with previous figures but still indicating a tight grip on consumer prices. The Core CPI also reported a slight decrease to 5.1% from 5.2%, suggesting a nuanced shift in underlying inflation dynamics.

The Producer Price Index (PPI) data reflected a contraction, with input prices decreasing by 0.8% month-over-month, indicating a potential easing in production cost pressures.

Looking ahead, significant events include speeches from FOMC Member Barr, who is expected to discuss economic policies and the Federal Reserve’s outlook. For the EUR zone, key data releases include the Flash Employment Change, GDP figures, and Industrial Production, which will provide insights into the economic health of the region.
GBP traders will closely monitor the Housing Price Index and BOE Governor Bailey’s testimony for cues on future monetary policy directions.

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About the Author

Arslan is a finance MBA and also holds an MPhil degree in behavioral finance. An expert in financial analysis and investor psychology, Arslan uses his academic background to bring valuable insights about market sentiment and whether instruments are likely to be overbought or oversold.

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