By Paul Spirgel — Jul 21 - 01:40 PM
GBP$ back from early NorAm low, -0.13% at 1.1960; Thurs range 1.2004-1.1891
Whipsaw post-ECB surprise 50bp hike initial move higher faded
ECB boost to GBP fleeting as inflation, growth risks remain nL1N2Z217Y
Sterling offered above 1.20, 4th consecutive session bulls unable to hold
Pair moves back w/in confines of 10/21-DMA (1.1929/1.2032) after dip below
Resistance at Jul 19 high 1.2044, 50% Fib 1.2083, 30DMA 1.2089
Close above 1.2083 50% Fib of 1.2405-1.1761 shifts momentum to bulls
EUR/GBP +0.1% at 0.8512, Thurs range 0.8585-12; hawkish ECB liftoff boosts EUR
Source:
Refinitiv IFR Research/Market Commentary