GBP on a stronger footing – BBH
|Constructive developments from on Brexit negotiations, a robust labor report and stronger than expected retail sales sent sterling higher, points out Marc Chandler, Global Head of Currency Strategy at BBH.
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“The market is a bit more confident that the Bank of England will hike rates in May. Sterling was the second strongest currency with a 1.35% advance (trailed the Canadian dollar 1.55% rise). Sterling has appreciated for three consecutive weeks and finished last week with a 0.25% advance. There is little from a technical perspective that stands in the way of a return of the high set in late January near $1.4350, and beyond that is the $1.4500 area.”
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