18 Dec 2014
GBP/USD declines ahead of retail sales data
FXStreet (Mumbai) - The British Pound has erased gains to trade in red against the US dollar as markets extend the post Federal Reserve move ahead of the UK retail sales data.
The GBP/USD pair now trades 0.08% lower at 1.5565 levels, compared to the previous session’s close of 1.5575 levels. US Dollar strengthened across the board yesterday after the Fed indicated possibility of a sooner-than-expected policy tightening in case of a rapid economic recovery. The current weakness witnessed in the Pound appears to be an extension of the yesterday’s sharp decline. Meanwhile, investors will also watch out for the UK retail sales data due for release at 9:30 GMT.
GBP/USD Technical Levels
The pair has an immediate support at 1.5538, under which losses could be extended to 1.5430. Meanwhile, resistance is seen at 1.5594 and 1.5650 levels.
The GBP/USD pair now trades 0.08% lower at 1.5565 levels, compared to the previous session’s close of 1.5575 levels. US Dollar strengthened across the board yesterday after the Fed indicated possibility of a sooner-than-expected policy tightening in case of a rapid economic recovery. The current weakness witnessed in the Pound appears to be an extension of the yesterday’s sharp decline. Meanwhile, investors will also watch out for the UK retail sales data due for release at 9:30 GMT.
GBP/USD Technical Levels
The pair has an immediate support at 1.5538, under which losses could be extended to 1.5430. Meanwhile, resistance is seen at 1.5594 and 1.5650 levels.