GBP/USD: Sterling Vulnerable to Breakdown Below 1.3000

GBP/USD shows increasing bearish signals as the pair struggles to maintain the 1.3050 support level, raising concerns of a potential breakdown toward 1.3000. Sterling has weakened 1.8% from October highs amid deteriorating UK economic fundamentals and persistent fiscal concerns. The UK's widening trade deficit reached £5.2 billion in August, while business confidence surveys point to slowing economic activity. Technical indicators paint a bearish picture - the pair has broken below its 20-day moving average at 1.3075 and momentum oscillators turned negative. A decisive close below 1.3040 would confirm a bearish reversal pattern, targeting 1.2980 initially. The pound faces additional headwinds from Brexit-related trade friction and speculation the BOE may need to cut rates sooner than expected if growth falters. Only a recovery above 1.3100 would alleviate immediate selling pressure.