Will GBP/USD hold $1.3208 support as UK public sector net borrowing surge weighs?

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UK public sector net borrowing in August reached £18.26 billion, coming in above expectations and preceding July’s figure.
The larger-than-forecast deficit has raised concerns about the UK fiscal outlook and pressured Pound Sterling against the US Dollar.
GBP/USD trades below key moving averages with negative momentum signals, and price is expected to remain between $1.3208 to $1.334 over the next sessions, with a bearish bias dominating.

Investor caution heightens as UK borrowing data surpasses forecasts

UK public sector net borrowing for August rose to GBP 18.26 billion, sharply higher than in July and surpassing expectations, according to Business Standard. This larger-than-anticipated shortfall has heightened concerns over the UK's fiscal trajectory and points to ongoing pressures within government finances. The latest figures have raised investor caution, weighing on sentiment toward Pound Sterling versus the US Dollar.

Sustained bearish momentum as multiple indicators signal further weakness

GBP/USD trades under the MA-20 at $1.3322 and MA-50 at $1.3351, with the long-term MA-200 above at $1.3431 on the H1 chart. Immediate resistance is set by the Ichimoku Kijun at $1.3325, while technical support stands at $1.3208. MACD and ADX readings confirm continued downside momentum, while RSI is in the sell zone at 31 and CCI is deeply oversold. Stochastic RSI is currently neutral, and both Bull/Bear Power and the Awesome Oscillator are negative, collectively indicating sustained negative sentiment in intraday trading.

Limited rebound prospects as resistance holds and downside risks grow

Over the next two to three sessions, GBP/USD is likely to range between $1.3208 and $1.334, consistent with typical volatility. The probability of further downside remains elevated, with limited chances of a reversal unless price can break firmly above resistance at $1.3325. A move below $1.3208 would open the path to additional losses, while any upward scenario would require overcoming the immediate technical barriers.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, analyst at Traders Union, sees the rise in UK government borrowing as a key fundamental challenge for Pound Sterling. He notes that both macroeconomic pressure and persistent technical weakness are keeping GBP/USD on the defensive. Karapetjanc believes short-term sentiment remains fragile, with downside risks dominating unless resistance at $1.3325 is reclaimed. 'If GBP/USD fails to overcome near resistance, sellers will likely control the next sessions,' he says.

Earlier, analysts noted that ongoing dollar strength and mixed UK economic signals were likely to keep Pound Sterling under pressure against the US Dollar. With the latest fiscal data and continued negative technical readings reinforcing these headwinds, traders should closely monitor the $1.3208 support for potential further downside in GBP/USD.

Source of Data: GBP Price Analysis by TU

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