Pound Sterling Holds Firm Against USD Ahead of Fed and BoE Rate Decisions

GBP/USD Rangebound Ahead of Central Bank Meetings

The Pound Sterling (GBP) is inching slightly higher to 1.3590 against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday, moving within a narrow range as traders brace for a pivotal week of central bank action.

Investors remain cautious ahead of upcoming monetary policy announcements from the Federal Reserve (Wednesday) and the Bank of England (Thursday). Markets broadly anticipate both central banks will hold interest rates steady.

Fed and BoE Expected to Maintain Current Rates

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep its benchmark rate within the 4.25%–4.50% range as officials evaluate the inflationary impact of President Donald Trump’s new economic policies. The BoE, meanwhile, faces a similar wait-and-see scenario amid mixed economic data and a softening inflation trend in the UK.

Key attention will be on the Fed's dot plot, which provides insight into the rate trajectory over the short and long term.

Geopolitical Tensions Keep Investors on Edge

The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict adds another layer of uncertainty. Although it hasn’t derailed the broader risk sentiment just yet, traders remain alert to any escalation that could disrupt global markets or affect central bank outlooks.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) edged lower to 98.00, supporting minor gains in risk-sensitive currencies like the British Pound.

Outlook

• GBP/USD likely to remain rangebound ahead of Fed-BoE decisions
• Fed dot plot and BoE forward guidance to shape FX sentiment
• Watch for Middle East headlines for risk-off triggers

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