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Technical and Fundamental Analysis of the GBP/USD Pair GBP/USD remained under pressure for a third straight trading day, extending the modest recovery failure that followed the pair’s slide toward 1.3320 on the previous session. That level marked the lowest point since July 29, while the pair was trading below the 1.3300 midpoint during early Asian hours. The overall GBP/USD outlook remains tilted lower as traders continue to weigh a less supportive UK policy backdrop against comparatively firm demand for the US dollar. For now, the recent rebound appears corrective rather than a confirmed reversal, leaving the pair exposed to renewed selling pressure near key resistance levels. The policy gap between the Bank of England and the Federal Reserve remains an important fundamental driver. The BoE has maintained a cautious approach as policymakers deal with persistent inflation and slower economic conditions, while the Fed has already raised rates by 25 basis points and indicated that another move could still be delivered this year. This contrast has strengthened the dollar relative to sterling and has contributed to the recent decline in GBP/USD. Political uncertainty in the UK and broader concerns surrounding the global economy have added another layer of pressure, although the dollar’s upside is also facing potential obstacles. One such obstacle is the changing geopolitical and energy backdrop. Crude oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in more than two weeks following signs of improved diplomatic engagement between the United States and Iran. Reports surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have also reduced some of the immediate geopolitical premium embedded in energy markets. Lower oil prices can ease inflation concerns and reduce expectations for persistently high bond yields, which may limit additional dollar gains. Traders are therefore watching whether softer energy costs become strong enough to slow the current bearish momentum in GBP/USD. Market attention is now shifting toward the preliminary UK and US Purchasing Managers’ Index reports, which could provide a fresh catalyst for the pound and dollar. Comments from Federal Open Market Committee officials will also shape expectations for future US monetary policy. Stronger US economic data combined with hawkish Fed commentary could revive dollar demand, while softer figures may encourage a corrective GBP/USD recovery. Even so, the broader fundamental backdrop continues to favor caution toward the pound while the pair remains below its key technical barriers. GBP/USD is trading around 1.3325 within a clearly bearish H4 and H1 structure. Recent price action has produced lower highs and lower lows, while the market continues to consolidate close to multi-session lows. On the H4 timeframe, the main demand area is concentrated around 1.3300–1.3330. Buyers have previously defended this region and used it as a base for temporary rebounds, making it the first major support zone to monitor. However, repeated tests of the same demand area could weaken its ability to absorb selling pressure. A deeper H4 demand pocket is positioned around 1.3260–1.3280. This zone becomes important if sellers sustain a break below 1.3300. A decisive H4 close below the primary demand structure would confirm that the recent floor has failed and could accelerate the bearish move toward 1.3260. The 1.3300 psychological level is particularly significant because it combines round-number support with the lower edge of the current consolidation structure. On the upside, H4 supply is centered around 1.3380–1.3420, with a broader resistance region extending toward 1.3450–1.3500. The lower supply band contains previous distribution zones and failed recovery attempts, making it the first meaningful area where sellers could return. A successful break above 1.3420 would improve the short-term structure, but the larger 1.3450–1.3500 zone remains a major obstacle before any broader bullish reversal can be considered. The H1 chart presents an even tighter bearish setup. Immediate demand is located around 1.3310–1.3329, closely surrounding the psychological 1.3300 handle. H1 supply is concentrated around 1.3350–1.3400, where earlier recovery attempts repeatedly stalled. The 20-period and 50-period SMAs are both above current price and slope downward, confirming that the moving averages are acting as dynamic resistance rather than support. The faster 20 SMA represents the first moving-average barrier for any rebound, while the 50 SMA provides a stronger ceiling above it.