GBP/USD: mounting political problems for PM May - Scotiabank

Ross J Burland FXStreet

Analysts at Scotiabank explained that there were no data reports today from the UK and little new to report overall to account for the GBP’s under-performance, however...

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"Grounds for softness reside in the mounting political problems for PM May, with events undermining her authority just as the government restarts Brexit talks."

"EU forecasts suggest that UK economic growth will slow in 2018 (to 1.3%, from 1.8% this year), even if the UK’s trade relationship with the EU remains unchanged."

"We note that the market remains capped under key resistance in the 1.32 area and while immediate downside risks were not realized following yesterday’s minor double top formation, the pound has struggled to recover. Intraday price action is bearish and the pound continues to flirt with major, weekly support around 1.3095. Look to fade GBP rallies."

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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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