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GBP/USD Direction Is Getting Cloudy UK developments are coming in mixed, but with the Strait of Hormuz open, inflation fears tied to energy are easing — and that’s pulling UK yields lower across the curve. As a result, rate expectations are being repriced. Markets have scaled back how aggressive they think the Bank of England will be, with far fewer hikes priced in versus just a week ago. At the same time, BoE officials aren’t fully aligned. Some are still pushing the need to stay focused on inflation, while others are more comfortable with holding steady as uncertainty plays out. From a macro lens, the UK is in a tough spot. Inflation risks are still there, but growth isn’t collapsing — recent data actually showed some resilience. So now it becomes a balancing act between sticky inflation and a fragile growth backdrop. For GBP/USD, this leaves things more rangebound. Direction from here likely depends on how inflation evolves and whether the BoE leans back into tightening or stays patient. - Alan