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Chart of the Day: GBP/USD Divergence

Complex financial chart showing GBP/USD currency pairs with technical analysis indicators and trend lines

Today's focus remains on the Sterling's resilience against the Dollar. Our technical analysis reveals a subtle divergence on the RSI, suggesting a potential short-term consolidation before the next leg of the UK monetary policy cycle.

Economic Calendar

10:30 BST

UK GDP (QoQ)

High Volatility
13:30 BST

US Core CPI

High Volatility
15:00 BST

US Consumer Sentiment

Medium Volatility

Index Performance

Index Value Change
FTSE 100 7,624.50 +0.45%
S&P 500 5,026.15 -0.12%
DAX 40 17,046.20 +0.28%

Analyst Summary

Growth in the services sector remains the primary tailwind for the FTSE 100 this morning. However, pre-CPI caution in the US is capping gains across the Atlantic. We recommend maintaining a risk-balanced posture until the core inflation prints are released at 13:30 BST.

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