GBP/USD Price Analysis: Holds firm around 1.2840 ahead of Fed’s decision
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Pound Sterling declines ahead of Fed, BoE decisions outcome
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GBP/USD Price Analysis: Holds ground near 1.2850; next barrier at the upper boundary
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