GU: Remains under pressure around the 1.28 mark ahead of FOMC

The GBPUSD pair is facing downward pressure and struggling to make gains during the Asian trading session on Tuesday. Currently, the major pair is trading around the 1.2840 level, showing a 0.1% increase for the day. Market sentiment is cautious as we approach the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday.

In July, US business activity experienced a slowdown, reaching a five-month low. The S&P Global Composite PMI dropped from 53.2 to 52. The US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI rose from 46.3 to 49, surpassing market expectations. However, the Services PMI decreased from 54.4 to 52.4, falling short of the anticipated 54. Additionally, the Composite PMI index fell to 52 from 53.2 in June.