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GBP/USD holds positive ground near 1.2800, Bailey's testimony in focus
Wednesday, 5 March 2025 13:09 WIB | GBP/USD |GBP/USD

The GBP/USD pair trades with mild gains to near 1.2790 during the early European trading hours on Wednesday. The US Dollar (USD) hovered near a three-month low amid concerns over slowing US economic growth and the impact of tariffs.

"Fears about weaker U.S. and global economic activity are manifesting in the markets, with cyclicals driving the sell-off," said Kyle Rodda, senior financial markets analyst at capital.com. Additionally, Trump's 25% levies on Mexican and Canadian imports took effect on Tuesday, alongside a hike in Chinese duties to 20%

Investors will take more cues from the US ISM Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for February, which is due later on Wednesday. In case of a weaker-than-expected outcome, this could drag the Greenback lower against the Pound Sterling (GBP).

The Bank of England (BoE) governor Andrew Bailey thinks a renewed bout of inflation is nothing to worry about. Meanwhile, BoE Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden said that the UK central bank should keep a "careful and gradual" approach to monetary policy amid uncertainty over the labor market and global trade.

The expectation of a gradual monetary expansion approach is supported by elevated United Kingdom (UK) wage growth, which could keep inflationary pressures persistently higher.
Source: FXStreet

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