GBP/USD Price Analysis: Pound is under increasing bearish pressure with 1.2500 support in play

Higher US yields and market expectations of a ‘higher for longer” Fed outlook are expected to support the USD. GBP/USDis ready to test an important support area at 1.2500. The Sterling keeps trading within a bearish channel from early March lows and seems ready to test an important support area at 1.2500. Wednesday’s long negative candle reflects an impulsive bearish move and gives sellers hope to explore fresh year-to-date lows.

Oscillators are pointing lower and the bearish cross between the 50 and the 100-day SMAss are adding weight to the pair. On Friday the UK Industrial Production data might give further direction to the pair. The next supports are 1.2500 and 1.2450. On the upside 1.2600 and 1.2710 are likely to cap upside attempts. GBP/USD Daily Chart GBP/USD Overview Today last price 1.2537 Today Daily Change -0.0003 Today Daily Change % -0.02 Today daily open 1.254 Trends Daily SMA20 1.2654 Daily SMA50 1.

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