Tuesday, October 24, 2017

GBP/USD accelerates decline below 1.3150

           The greenback remains strong supported by US bond yields. The 10-year yield rose above 2.40% to the highest since March. Economic data added support to the US dollar with the PMI. The composite flash rose above exportations to monthly highs. Regarding data, the next key report will come from the UK with the Q3 GDP reading tomorrow.

          GBP/USD tested yesterday’s highs near the 1.3220 area in Asian hours and then turned to the downside. It has been moving with a bearish bias and accelerated below 1.3156 (Oct 23 low). It bottomed recently at 1.3111. Cable still appears under pressure and is likely to remain that way as long as it holds below 1.3160.

         The pound continues to be affected by Brexit uncertainties overall and today also from a rally in EUR/GBP that is rising 70 pips. The euro is among the top performers in the market ahead of Thursday’s European Central Bank meeting.

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