By Paul Spirgel — Jul 19 - 01:40 PM
GBP$ +0.43% at 1.2005 into NorAm close; Tuesday range 1.2044-1.1926
Talk of ECB +50bp Thursday boosts BoE +50 on Aug 4 expectations
USD bid diminished after Fed members dial back Fed +100 bps post inflation
Sterling eyes resistance as ECB positioning enhances BoE view nL1N2Z01AU
UK inflation Wednesday f/c at G7-leading 9.3% adds to hawkish BoE view
21-DMA resistance by 1.2061 caps for now, then 30-DMA at 1.2125
Close above 1.2083, 50% Fib of 1.2405-1.1761 shifts momentum to bulls
Support at Tues low 1.1926, 100-HMA 1.1898, Jul 14 low 1.1761
EUR/GBP +0.48 at 0.8527; more hawkish ECB rate liftoff boosts EUR
Source:
Refinitiv IFR Research/Market Commentary