FOREX NEWS: BREXIT BACK IN FOCUS, POUND TAKES A BLOW
EUR/USD
Forex News: Yesterday’s trading session started slow and remained that way until the release of the U.S. Manufacturing PMI which showed a value of 51.5, better than the forecast 50.4. Some US Dollar strength was seen at the time but overall volatility was very low.
Technical Outlook
The latest price action shows that 1.1240 still acts as resistance and now the pair is trying to move below the 50 Period Exponential Moving Average. If the rejection at 1.1240 sends price through the 50 EMA and a full candle closes below the line, we expect to see an extended move south, probably back towards 1.1150. As an alternate scenario, a break of 1.1240 will tilt the balance in favour of the bulls, making 1.1285 the first target.
Fundamental Outlook
The technical aspect will drive the market today because Europe and the United States didn’t schedule important indicators.
GBP/USD
The Pound was severely weakened by talks about a potential deadline for the Brexit, set for March next year. This triggered a strong drop that broke several support levels and took the pair 130 pips lower.
Technical Outlook
The pair is approaching the key level at 1.2796, which is the lowest point reached since the Brexit referendum took place. We expect small retracements to the upside before the level is reached and once price gets there, we expect a stronger move up, based on the fact that both oscillators will be deeply oversold by then. Potential resistance is located at 1.2880.
Fundamental Outlook
At 8:30 am GMT the British Construction PMI comes out, showing the opinions of purchasing managers about business conditions in the construction sector. The survey acts as a leading indicator of economic health and usually, numbers above the forecast 49.1 strengthen the Pound but given the current situation, the impact may be muted. |