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FxWirePro: GBP/USD climbs as dollar drops after Fed cuts rates by half a percentage point

• GBP/USD climbed on Wednesday after the Fed cut rates by 50 basis points, citing greater confidence that inflation will continue to trend toward its 2% annual target. •Half a percentage point rate cut decision reflected…

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FxWirePro: GBP/USD climbs as dollar drops after Fed cuts rates by half a percentage point
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• GBP/USD climbed on Wednesday after the Fed cut rates by 50 basis points, citing greater confidence that inflation will continue to trend toward its 2% annual target.

•Half a percentage point rate cut decision reflected the Fed's commitment to supporting the economy while managing inflation expectations.

•Policymakers see the Fed's benchmark rate falling by another half of a percentage point by the end of this year, another full percentage point in 2025.

• At GMT 18:23, the pair was trading up0.82% at 1.3270, highest level 27th August.

•   Immediate resistance is located at 1.3280( 23.6%fib), any close above will push the pair towards 1.3305(Higher BB)

•  Strong support is seen at 1.3160(38.2%fib) and break below could take the pair towards 1.3115(50%fib).

  Recommendation: Good to buy  around 1.3250, with stop loss of 1.3180 and target price of 1.3380

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