GBP/USD firm on the face of it, above 1.3800 - Scotiabank

Ross J Burland FXStreet

Analysts at Scotiabank explained that GBP/USD is firm on the face of it, reaching the 1.38 level for the first time since Brexit earlier.

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"But gains are mostly reflecting the rise in EUR/USD in our opinion. EUR/GBP remains slightly better bid overall."

"Rightmove house price data showed prices gaining 0.7% this month and 1.1% in the year, up from 1.0% in Dec which was the slowest pace of appreciation since 2012 – better, but nothing to shout about, in other words."

"Focus remains on Brexit, with the UK government suggesting that formal transition talks will start at the end of the month."

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Ross J Burland

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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.

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