British Pound: Budget risk holds back Pound recovery – Scotiabank

Wednesday’s UK budget is keeping markets cautious, with the British Pound (GBP) trading lower against the Dollar, according to Scotiabank strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret. Although overnight GBP/USD volatility has edged higher, a fiscally credible package is expected to leave the Pound unaffected. With GBP/USD trading below minor technical support, the strategists flag the risk of a retreat towards 1.3250–1.3275 before bargain-hunters step in.

Sterling remains under pressure ahead of UK budget

"Caution ahead of Wednesday’s UK budget accounts for some of the GBP’s softness against the USD."

"Overnight GBP/USD vols are firmer, reflecting caution ahead of Chancellor Healey’s set-piece delivery tomorrow but a budget that maintains fiscal credibility will likely be GBP-neutral at worst."

"The GBP retains a soft undertone versus the USD, driving spot below minor support at 1.3350/55."

"That leaves the October 19th low at 1.3300 exposed and lifts the risk of the pound easing back to the 1.3250/75 range to retrace a little more of its mid-month rebound."

"Modest GBP losses should entice support from bargain-hunters."

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