GBP/USD Through 1.43 on UK CPI
The sterling continues its march north on Tuesday, now sending GBP/USD through the 1.4300 barrier, or daily highs.
GBP/USD firmer on CPI
The
pair has gathered further steam after UK’s inflation figures have
surprised to the upside during March, with consumer prices rising at an
annual pace of 0.5% (vs. 0.4% exp.) and 0.4% inter-month (vs. 0.3%
exp.).
Spot is thus advancing for the third consecutive session
so far, bolstered as well by a persistent selling interest around the US
dollar. With UK releases out of the way, the US docket will take centre
stage later, with Export/Import Prices and speeches by Fed’s Lacker,
Williams and Harker.
GBP/USD levels to consider
As
of writing the pair is up 0.31% at 1.4286 and a breakout of 1.4460
(high Mar.30) would open the door to 1.4483 (100-day sma) and then
1.4517 (high Mar.18). On the other hand, the immediate support aligns at
1.4004 (low Apr.6) ahead of 1.3992 (23.6% Fibo of 1.3833-1.4517) and
then 1.3833 (2016 low Feb.29).
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