6 Feb 2014
GBP/USD steady sub the highs
FXStreet (Guatemala) - GBP/USD is drifting slightly lower but in the main steady near to the highs ahead of tomorrows ‘possible’ action.
The BoE rate decision was unlikely to see any change to rates or QE and there was no additional statement. The markets will now focus on tomorrows on tomorrows data from the US. Strategists at TD Securities noted that we might still get some volatility around the NFP data…but the overall message from this week’s data is that the Fed will keep its toe on the taper brake for now”. Investec dealers noted. “A rally higher in GBUSD to 1.6340 swiftly followed the release, before a move back to 1.6260 area where we spent the rest of the day in a 1.6250-1.6300 zone. As the currency pair becomes settled in this range, it’s becoming more evident that Sterling is struggling to sustain rallies”.
GBP/USD Levels
The 20 DMA is 1.6456, the 50 DMA is 1.6418 and the 200 DMA is 1.5832. Supports are ascending from 1.6165, 1.6198,1.6220, 1.6252, 1.6307. Spot is 1.6325 while resistances are 1.6366,1.6411 and 1.6427.
The BoE rate decision was unlikely to see any change to rates or QE and there was no additional statement. The markets will now focus on tomorrows on tomorrows data from the US. Strategists at TD Securities noted that we might still get some volatility around the NFP data…but the overall message from this week’s data is that the Fed will keep its toe on the taper brake for now”. Investec dealers noted. “A rally higher in GBUSD to 1.6340 swiftly followed the release, before a move back to 1.6260 area where we spent the rest of the day in a 1.6250-1.6300 zone. As the currency pair becomes settled in this range, it’s becoming more evident that Sterling is struggling to sustain rallies”.
GBP/USD Levels
The 20 DMA is 1.6456, the 50 DMA is 1.6418 and the 200 DMA is 1.5832. Supports are ascending from 1.6165, 1.6198,1.6220, 1.6252, 1.6307. Spot is 1.6325 while resistances are 1.6366,1.6411 and 1.6427.