29 Apr 2015
GBP/USD retreats from 1.54
FXStreet (Mumbai) - The British pound prolongs its winning streak against the US dollar in the European session, lifting GBP/USD to fresh monthly highs above 1.54 handle, as the US dollar was heavily sold-off across the board in yet another session while all eyes remain on the upcoming US GDP figures and the Fed statement.
GBP/USD rises from 1.5370
The GBP/USD pair trades 0.35% at 1.5392, retreating from fresh one month highs at 1.5406 levels reached few minutes ago. The GBP/USD pair accelerated gains beyond 1.5350 levels as a renewed selling was witnessed in the US dollar following a streak of weak US data releases while markets ease expectations of earlier rate hike ahead of FOMC statement.
Moreover, the pound also received impetus from upbeat UK’s nation-wide housing prices data which beat market estimates, rising 1% in April vs. 0.1% in March, against forecasts of 0.2% rise.
Meanwhile, markets now focus towards US Q1 2015 GDP data and FOMC statement due later in the session which is likely to create some volatility for the major.
GBP/USD Levels to consider
The pair has an immediate resistance at 1.5445 (March 2 High) above which gains could be extended to 1.5478 (Feb 23 High) levels. On the flip side, support is seen at 1.5328 (Today’s Low) below which it could extend losses to 1.5300 levels.
GBP/USD rises from 1.5370
The GBP/USD pair trades 0.35% at 1.5392, retreating from fresh one month highs at 1.5406 levels reached few minutes ago. The GBP/USD pair accelerated gains beyond 1.5350 levels as a renewed selling was witnessed in the US dollar following a streak of weak US data releases while markets ease expectations of earlier rate hike ahead of FOMC statement.
Moreover, the pound also received impetus from upbeat UK’s nation-wide housing prices data which beat market estimates, rising 1% in April vs. 0.1% in March, against forecasts of 0.2% rise.
Meanwhile, markets now focus towards US Q1 2015 GDP data and FOMC statement due later in the session which is likely to create some volatility for the major.
GBP/USD Levels to consider
The pair has an immediate resistance at 1.5445 (March 2 High) above which gains could be extended to 1.5478 (Feb 23 High) levels. On the flip side, support is seen at 1.5328 (Today’s Low) below which it could extend losses to 1.5300 levels.