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GBP/USD Tests New Highs, Continues to Push Above Key Resistance

GBP/USD has continued its bullish run, trading at 1.32207 as it attempts to solidify its position above the critical resistance level of 1.3135, which it successfully breached four sessions ago. The pair's ability to stay above this key level indicates strong underlying momentum, with the market now focusing on whether it can force a decisive move higher.

This sustained strength in GBP/USD comes as market expectations grow that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting interest rates as early as September 2024. Fed Chair Jerome Powell's recent comments have reinforced a dovish outlook, with inflation cooling and economic growth slowing, creating a favorable environment for the British pound to continue its upward trajectory against the US dollar​.

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