GBP/USD: No increase in either downward or upward momentum – UOB Group

FXStreet Insights Team FXStreet

There has been no increase in either downward or upward momentum; Pound Sterling (GBP) is expected to trade in a 1.2920/1.2980 range. In the longer run, GBP is likely to consolidate between 1.2850 and 1.3015, albeit with a mild downward bias, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.

GBP is likely to consolidate between 1.2850 and 1.3015

24-HOUR VIEW: "GBP traded between 1.2904 and 1.2966 yesterday, closing slightly higher by 0.17% at 1.2944. There has been no increase in either downward or upward momentum. Today, we expect GBP to trade in a range, most likely between 1.2920 and 1.2980."

1-3 WEEKS VIEW: "GBP eased off after struggling to hold above 1.3015 last week. It appears to have entered a consolidation phase, likely trading between 1.2850 and 1.3015 for now, albeit with a mild downward bias."

Author

FXStreet Insights Team

FXStreet

The FXStreet Insights Team is a group of journalists that handpicks selected market observations published by renowned experts. The content includes notes by commercial as well as additional insights by internal and external analysts.

EUR/USD rises to 1.1800 neighborhood amid renewed USD selling and trade uncertainties

The EUR/USD pair regains positive traction during the Asian session on Wednesday and jumps to the 1.1800 neighborhood in the last hour, reversing the previous day's modest losses. The intraday move up is sponsored by the emergence of fresh US Dollar, which continues to be weighed down by persistent trade-related uncertainties.

GBP/USD remains stronger above 1.3500 following Trump’s State of the Union

GBP/USD remains in the positive territory for the fourth successive session, trading around 1.3510 during the Asian hours on Wednesday. The pair appreciates as the US Dollar remains subdued following US President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address of his second administration before a joint session of Congress.

Gold re-attempts $5,200 amid tariffs and geopolitical woes

Gold buyers are back in the game early Wednesday after seeing a correction from monthly highs on Tuesday. The US Dollar slips after Trump’s SOTU fails to impress and as AI-driven worries ease. Dovish Fed bets also weigh. Gold looks north so long as the key 61.8% Fibo resistance at $5,142 holds on the daily chart.

Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple post cautious recovery amid downside risks

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple are posting a cautious recovery on Wednesday following a market correction earlier this week. BTC is approaching a key breakdown level, while ETH and XRP are rebounding from crucial support levels.

The Citrini report: How a debatable AI narrative can shake Wall Street

That AI-related headline alone was enough to rattle investors.US stocks slid sharply on Monday after a widely circulated Citrini Research memo outlined a hypothetical “2028 Global Intelligence Crisis”, warning that rapid AI adoption could push US unemployment into double digits as early as by mid-2028.

XRP pressured by weak ETF flows and declining retail interest

Ripple (XRP) is edging lower, trading above its intraday low of $1.32 at the time of writing on Tuesday. The decline from its weekly opening of $1.39 reflects heightened volatility in the broader cryptocurrency market, accentuated by tariff-triggered uncertainty.