GBP/USD falls to near 1.2750 ahead of BoE Monetary Policy Report Hearings

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  • GBP/USD depreciates as Trump’s potential fiscal policies could delay further Fed rate cuts.

  • The US Consumer Price Index data release will be eyed in the North American session.

  • The British Pound weakened as mixed UK employment figures indicated a softening labor market for three months ending in September.


GBP/USD extends its losing streak for the fourth successive session, trading around 1.2740 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. This downside of the pair is attributed to a stronger US Dollar (USD) amid optimism around the Trump trades.


The US Dollar strengthens as analysts pointed out that if Trump’s fiscal policies are implemented, they could boost investment, spending, and labor demand, potentially increasing inflation risks. This scenario could prompt the Federal Reserve (Fed) to adopt a more restrictive monetary policy stance.


Traders are now focused on the upcoming US inflation data release on Wednesday for further guidance on future US policy. The headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) is expected to show a 2.6% year-over-year increase for October, with the core CPI anticipated to rise by 3.3%.


The Pound Sterling (GBP) weakened following mixed UK labor market data. On Tuesday, employment figures indicated a softening labor market for the three months ending in September. The ILO Unemployment Rate increased to 4.3% from 4.0% in the previous period, surpassing the expected 4.1%. During the same period, Employment Change showed that UK employers added 219K new jobs, significantly lower than the previous release of 373K.


The Bank of England’s (BoE) latest Monetary Policy Report is set to be released on Wednesday, with investors keen to assess potential insights into how the BoE plans to navigate the UK's imbalanced economy amid ongoing inflation concerns.

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