GBP/USD Forecast: Continues to See Barrier – 17 December 2025
GBP/USD struggles near the 1.34 resistance level as traders await central bank rate decisions that could trigger a breakout toward 1.36 or a reversal to 1.32.

GBP/USD struggles near the 1.34 resistance level as traders await central bank rate decisions that could trigger a breakout toward 1.36 or a reversal to 1.32.
The Nasdaq 100 is stabilizing around the 25,000 level as artificial intelligence narratives drive short-term volatility, with the broader uptrend still intact.
BTC/USD remains under pressure near $87,000 as bearish technical signals, weak ETF flows, and global rate hike fears point to a potential drop toward $80,650.
GBP/USD jumped to its highest level since October as traders anticipate a soft UK inflation print and potential BOE rate cut, following weak jobs data from both the UK and US.
EUR/USD rose toward its highest level since September, buoyed by weak US job data and expectations that the ECB will hold rates steady ahead of key inflation figures.
After rising above 1.1800 for the first time since late September on Tuesday, EUR/USD lost its traction and closed the day marginally lower. The pair stays on the back foot early Wednesday and trades in negative territory below 1.1750.