The European Central Bank intends to keep policy rates unchanged as markets reassess future hikes amid rising inflation

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Ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) meeting results, markets are largely pricing in a cautious stance from the regulator, while still maintaining expectations of policy tightening toward the end of the year.

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The deadlock between the U.S. and Iran and the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance on Wednesday are expected to provide tailwinds for the U.S. dollar.

Bulls in the GBP/USD pair appear to be showing hesitation, as the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance and tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to support the dollar.

Bulls still retreated amid renewed geopolitical deterioration.