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31 Mar 2015
GBP/USD struggles to rise above 1.48
FXStreet (Mumbai) - The GBP/USD pair was rejected by 1.58 levels for the second time today, despite the upward revision of the Q4 2014 GDP and a fall in Q4 current account deficit.
GBP lacks support of Gilt yields
Despite the upward revision of the Q4 GDP the Gilt yields are trading moderately lower. The 10-year Gilt yield in the UK has weakened to 1.572% from the high of 1.6%. Consequently, the British Pound has been unable to capitalize on the positive economic data.
So far, the pair has managed to sustain above 1.4750 levels as the Treasury yields have weakened as well. An upbeat US consumer confidence and Chicago PMI data due later today, could drive the pair to fresh session lows.
GBP/USD Technical Levels
The immediate resistance is seen at 1.4819, above which gains could be extended to 1.4878 levels. On the flip side, a break below 1.4749 could drive the pair lower to 1.47 levels.
GBP lacks support of Gilt yields
Despite the upward revision of the Q4 GDP the Gilt yields are trading moderately lower. The 10-year Gilt yield in the UK has weakened to 1.572% from the high of 1.6%. Consequently, the British Pound has been unable to capitalize on the positive economic data.
So far, the pair has managed to sustain above 1.4750 levels as the Treasury yields have weakened as well. An upbeat US consumer confidence and Chicago PMI data due later today, could drive the pair to fresh session lows.
GBP/USD Technical Levels
The immediate resistance is seen at 1.4819, above which gains could be extended to 1.4878 levels. On the flip side, a break below 1.4749 could drive the pair lower to 1.47 levels.