By Paul Spirgel — Nov 18 - 11:50 AM
GBP$ firm into London close, +0.23% at 1.2646, Monday range 1.2652-14
Pair supported near 1.26 after Friday dip to 1.2598
Series of consecutive lower high, lower lows looks set to end
USD offered despite rising UST yields, likely recent shorts covering
Despite bounce pair remains anchored near post-election lows
Futures show slight, but diminishing, yield edge for UK, weighs on GBP
Res 1.2652 Monday high, 1.2676 lwr 30d Bolli (fmr supt), 1.2720 Nov 14 high
Supt 1.2598 Friday high, 1.2573 weekly cloud base, 1.2510 May 14 low
Source:
Refinitiv IFR Research/Market Commentary