GBP/USD holds steady near mid-1.3500s, 100-DMA as traders await the key NFP report By HareshMenghani GBPUSD RiskAppetite Fed NFP Currencies
Following the previous day's modest pullback and the subsequent bounce from sub-1.3500 levels, the GBP/USD pair managed to regain positive traction on Friday amid modest US dollar weakness. A generally positive tone around the equity markets was seen as a key factor that undermined the safe-haven greenback and extended some support to the major.
The British pound was further underpinned by hopes that the Omicron outbreak won't derail the UK economy and rising bets for additional interest rate hikes by the. That said, the worsening COVID-19 situation in Britain could act as a headwind for the sterling and keep a lid on any further gains for the GBP/USD pair, at least for now.
Investors also seemed reluctant to place aggressive bets, rather preferred to wait on the sidelines ahead of Friday's release of the closely watched US monthly jobs data. The popularly knownreport, due later during the early North American session, will be looked upon to reinforce growing market expectations about a faster policy tightening by the Fed.
It is worth recalling that the December 14-15 FOMC monetary policy meeting minutes released on Wednesday indicated that the US central bank could hike interest rates earlier than anticipated. Hence, a stronger reading would reaffirm hawkish Fed expectations, which should be enough to provide a fresh lift to the USD and prompt some selling around the GBP/USD pair.
Apart from this, the broader market risk sentiment will influence the USD price dynamics. Traders will further take cues from developments surrounding the coronavirus saga to grab some short-term opportunities around the GBP/USD pair.
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