The strengthening of the US dollar puts pressure on the British pound, while expectations of interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve provide support

The British pound faced selling pressure against the US dollar during the Asian session, dropping to around 1.33. The US dollar strengthened due to expectations of another interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve this year, with CME tools indicating an approximately 80% probability of a rate hike in December. Geopolitical uncertainty supports the US dollar, while the downside potential for the British pound is limited by expectations regarding the Bank of England's policy.