The Sterling (GBP) the GBP/USD was very quiet pivoting the 1.6300 level consolidating the rally on Thursday. EUR/GBP fell back to test 0.8800 but is grinding higher on the post Greece deal enthusiasm for the single currency. Overall the GBP/USD traded with a low of… Read more
GBP Trading Outlook Archive
The Sterling (GBP) Trading Outlook (25-07-2011)
July 25, 2011The Sterling (GBP) Trading Outlook (22-07-2011)
July 22, 2011The Sterling (GBP) broke out of the range to the topside and surged to 1.6300 before stabilizing in the close. EUR/GBP climbed back above 0.8800 as the Euro outperformed. June Retail Sales were strong at 0.7% vs. -1.3% previously. Overall the GBP/USD traded with a… Read more
The Sterling (GBP) Trading Outlook (21-07-2011)
July 21, 2011The Sterling (GBP) the GBP was quiet in a tight range with losses against the Yen and Euro the only noticeable movement. The MPC minutes remained the same as the previous month and the outlook is for no action from the central bank for the… Read more
The Sterling (GBP) Trading Outlook (20-07-2011)
July 20, 2011The Sterling (GBP) rallied with the rest of the risk currencies but found resistance at last week highs near 1.6180. The market is volatile with news coming from both directions lately and providing plenty of trading opportunities between 1.5900-1.6200. Overall the GBP/USD traded with a… Read more
The Sterling (GBP) Trading Outlook (19-07-2011)
July 19, 2011The Sterling (GBP) was a noted underperformer with EUR/GBP rebounding and Cable dropping below the 1.6100 level after the recent rally ran out of steam. The outlook is very mixed with more range trading expected until the Bank of England&rsquo s monetary policy outlook is… Read more
The Sterling (GBP) Trading Outlook (18-07-2011)
July 18, 2011The Sterling (GBP) held onto the 1.6100 level but was unable to move higher with the Negative US data and subdued trading on Friday. EUR/GBP is under 0.8800 and could fall further with much of the Pound weakness already priced in and Euro issues still… Read more
The Sterling (GBP) Trading Outlook (15-07-2011)
July 15, 2011The Sterling (GBP) held onto gains against the USD well and strengthened against the Euro in a continuation of the recent rally this week. The market is cautiously coming back to the GBP which has been under heavy selling pressure due to deteriorating economic data… Read more
The Sterling (GBP) Trading Outlook (14-07-2011)
July 14, 2011The Sterling (GBP) enjoyed Majors gains throughout the day against most pairs tracking the Euro higher. Cable broke above 1.6000 in the US session and surged to 1.6150. June Claimant Count was higher than expected at 24.5k vs. 15k forecast. Overall the GBP/USD traded with… Read more
The Sterling (GBP) Trading Outlook (13-07-2011)
July 13, 2011The Sterling (GBP) tested 1.5800 on bearish European events and stock markets before reversing with the short covering rally back to opening levels near 1.5920. June CPI came in at 4.2% vs. 4.5% forecast and eases some of the pressure on the BOE to hike… Read more
The Sterling (GBP) Trading Outlook (12-07-2011)
July 12, 2011The Sterling (GBP) was weaker as risk aversion overwhelmed support seen from EUR/GBP selling and Cable broke back below 1.6000 to 1.5900. The outlook is negative with the downtrend only consolidating last week and fresh multi week lows seen overnight. Overall the GBP/USD traded with… Read more