GBPUSD Analysis: Pound Potentially Form a Head & Shoulders

In this comprehensive analysis, Ultima Markets brings you an insightful breakdown of the GBPUSD for May 8th, 2025.

Fundamental Analysis of GBPUSD

GBPUSD Key Takeaways

• Federal Reserve rate cut expectations: The Federal Reserve remained on hold as expected, keeping interest rates unchanged at 4.25%-4.5%. The resolution statement said that the uncertainty of the outlook was “further aggravated”, and the risks of rising unemployment and rising inflation had increased.
• UK-US trade negotiations: The UK and the US are in intensive consultations on an economic agreement aimed at mitigating the impact of some tariffs, and a delegation of British officials is negotiating the terms of the agreement in Washington this week. All parties are optimistic about reaching an agreement, but it is not yet certain whether an agreement can be reached this week.

Technical Analysis of GBPUSD

GBPUSD Daily Chart Insights

• Stochastic oscillator: The indicator is entangled below the 50 median line and is about to send out a short signal again. Based on the fact that the exchange rate is about to form a head and shoulders top, the short-selling force can focus on the opportunity to go short after it has the upper hand again.
• Head and Shoulders Top: After the exchange rate formed the left shoulder on April 22, it set a new high again and formed a top divergence with the oscillator. In theory, this is a potential signal of the head and shoulders top. The black line is the neckline. If it falls below, the space below will open up.

GBPUSD 2-hour Chart Analysis

• Stochastic oscillator: The indicator sends out a short signal near the 50 median line, suggesting that the exchange rate will go down again and the short-selling force will have the upper hand in the short term.
• Downward channel: GBP/USD fell below the downward channel line, which is theoretically a clear downward driving wave. The first target below the exchange rate is the green 200-period moving average. Pay attention to whether it will continue to fall after falling back to the lower edge of the channel line.

GBPUSD Pivot Indicator

• According to the trading central in Ultima Markets APP, the central price of the day is established at 1.3376,
• Bullish Scenario: Bullish sentiment prevails above 1.3376, first target 1.3420, second target 1.3446;
• Bearish Outlook: In a bearish scenario below 1.3376, first target 1.3273, second target 1.3247.

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