Despite a run of positive macroeconomic signals from the UK, the GBPUSD pair is now feeling the heat from domestic political turmoil. Strong GDP numbers and the Bank of England's (BoE) cautious hawkish tone are still lending a hand to the pound. But don't be fooled: growing instability within the government is taking center stage and acting as the main anchor dragging the pair down.
Taking a step back, the UK political scene looks pretty shaky. Deep voter disillusionment, internal squabbles within the Labour Party, and rising uncertainty about the government's future paint a grim picture. Although the next general election is years away, the current crisis could spark an early leadership change or seriously weaken executive power, with ripple effects across fiscal planning, foreign relations, and beyond. For now, stability boils down to a single question: can Keir Starmer keep the party united, or will he be pushed aside in the months ahead?
From a technical standpoint, charts continue to point south, with a clear target at 1.30000. The pair has recently tested the upper boundary of the flat range and promptly headed lower. History has a habit of repeating itself here: previous bounces from the top of this channel have consistently led to a slide back to the bottom. This sets up reasonable expectations for a similar outcome this time around.
The final recommendation:
— Sell the GBPUSD pair at the current price, aiming for 1.30000 within one to two months.
— To cap our downside if the market turns against us, place a Stop Loss order just above the support floor, namely at 1.36500.
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