Today's block of British releases failed to support sterling. GBP/USD broke the support at 1.2500 on the decline and is heading towards 1.2450.
The GDP report showed a 0.5% decline in July, which is worse than expected (-0.2%). On a year-on-year basis, a drop from 0.9% to 0.0% was recorded. The statistics showed an increase in the risk of recession in the UK economy. Prior to that, the data on industrial production gave alarming signals.
The dollar index on the eve of the US inflation report is consolidating near 104.50. The outlook for the Fed's monetary policy depends on today's release, although there is a 93% chance that the rate will be left unchanged at the September meeting. Nevertheless, with inflation accelerating, the regulator may continue to tighten financial conditions and conduct an act of monetary restriction in November.
GBP/USD Technical Analysis
According to the daily chart, GBP/USD maintains a downtrend, declining roughly in the middle of the sloping channel. Alligator indicator is properly opened downwards, awesome oscillator is in the negative area.

After a confident breakdown of 1.2420 level, we return to short positions with take profit at 1.2220. Placement of stop loss at 1.2500.
To enter into purchases the pair needs to consolidate above 1.2560. The nearest target mark is 1.2710. Stop-loss is set at 1.2500.