Pound Sterling strengthens as hotter-than-expected UK inflation pares back BoE rate cut bets

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The Pound Sterling (GBP) rallies to 1.2750 in Wednesday’s European session as the United Kingdom (UK) Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported a slower-than-expected decline in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for April.

The Pound Sterling jumps to 1.2750 as UK inflation for April remains hotter than expected. UK annual core inflation rose by 3.9%, likely impacting BoE rate-cut hopes for August. The next move in the US Dollar will be guided by the FOMC minutes. The Pound Sterling rallies to 1.2750 in Wednesday’s European session as the United Kingdom Office for National Statistics has reported a slower-than-expected decline in the Consumer Price Index data for April.

The FOMC minutes will provide more guidance on the interest rate outlook. Technical Analysis: Pound Sterling recaptures two-month high at 1.2750 The Pound Sterling approaches a nine-month high at around 1.2900 registered in early March. The appeal for the GBP/USD pair has strengthened as it has comfortably stabilized above the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement at 1.2667.

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