GBP Trading Outlook
The Sterling (GBP) PMI data was better than expected but the heavy EUR/USD selling sent the GBP/USD back to 1.5500. December PMI services improved to 54 vs. 52 forecast. The outlook is linked to the USD strength and Euro and will struggle to hold gains while the Euro remains under pressure.
The Sterling (GBP) fell in sympathy with the Euro but only a small amount and found support at 1.5600. EUR/GBP broke below 0.8300 in new cycle lows. Data was decent with UK Mortgage approvals at 53k and Construction PMI ticking up to 53.2 vs. 52.3 previously. Looking ahead, December PMI services forecast at 51.5 vs. 52.1 previously.
The Sterling (GBP) moved higher in line with most other pairs and remained well supported against the Euro testing 0.8330 supports. GBP/USD is near 1.5700 and a break above would open up a move to 1.6000. UK PMI manufacturing jumped 49.6 vs. 47.6 and help support the move higher. Looking ahead, November Mortgage approvals at 52.3k vs. 52.7k previously.
The Sterling (GBP) a rally above 1.5500 on Friday was consolidated on Monday in thin trading with the UK markets closed. The Outlook is not mixed with the EUR/GBP having completed large moves lower and the Eurozone debt crisis no longer creating panic selling. If stocks were to rally then a move back to 1.5700 is very possible throughout the week.
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