GBP/USD: All eyes are on PM May’s leadership prospects - Scotiabank

Analysts at Scotiabank noted that GBP had been strong vs the USD on Monday and was outperforming all of the G10 currencies as it retraces a portion of last Friday’s impressive 1.5% Brexit-driven decline.
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"Local media are reporting of a possible snap election in November and the Labor party is offering hints of support for a second referendum. All eyes are on PM May’s leadership prospects heading into next week’s Conservative party conference."
"The latest CFTC speculative positioning data have revealed a reduction in both gross long and gross short positions while pushing the net to a fresh multi-year short. Risk reversals are pricing a sizeable premium for protection against GBP weakness vs. both the USD and EUR."
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Ross J Burland
FXStreet
Ross J Burland, born in England, UK, is a sportsman at heart. He played Rugby and Judo for his county, Kent and the South East of England Rugby team.
















