GBP/USD: Bulls Conquer 1.4200 Amid Oil Price Recovery
The offered tone around the GBP appears to weaken in the European morning, now allowing the recovery in GBP/USD to 1.42 handle, as markets continue to track the oil price action for fresh hints on the major.
GBP/USD slips below 5-DMA
The
GBP/USD pair trades -0.06% lower at 1.4198, trying hard to beat offers
lined up at 1.42 handle. The cable stalled its oil-led downward spiral
near 1.4130 region and staged a modest recovery towards 1.42 handle, as
the oil prices attempt a minor rebound from today’s collapse triggered
by failed Doha negotiations on output freeze.
Further, with the
recovery in the oil prices, the persisting risk-off moods appear to ease
a bit, which also provided some respite to the GBP bulls. However, from
a wider perspective, the pound is expected to remain under pressure as
Brexit concerns mount combined with the ballooning budget deficits of
the British economy.
Amid a lack of economic data from the UK
docket in the day ahead, attention now shifts towards BOE Governor Mark
Carney’s speech due tomorrow, while the UK jobs report due for release
on Wednesday will also provide fresh incentives for the GBP traders.
GBP/USD Levels to consider
The
pair has an immediate resistance at 1.4212/17 (20-DMA/ daily R2), above
which 1.4241/50 (Apr 4 High/ psychological levels) would be tested. On
the flip side, support is seen at 1.4165/66 (1h 200 & 50-SMA) below
that at 1.4131/30 (Daily & Apr 15 Low).
