Free Trial

GBP/USD: US Election Keeps USD in the Driving Seat.

FOREX
MNI (London)
  • Extended Tuesday's recovery to $1.3140 in early Asian trade as rate took direction from Biden US election win forecasts.
  • As results began to come through the 'Blue Wave' poll predictions began to fade and USD reversed tack, dropped cable to $1.2935.
  • Rate settled back around $1.3000 through to the Europe open.
  • Focus remains on the election outcome with race seen very close to call. Betting has Trump favoured as next president but Biden outlook remains positive.
  • Rate trades below $1.3000 in early European trade. Trump threatening legal moves to dispute result should he lose which is prompting risk aversion. Currently around $1.2945.
  • UK Final Svcs/Comp PMI data due at 0930GMT, usually a key sterling driver but overshadowed by US election.
  • Same for Brexit, positive noises, Barnier to update EU on progress.
  • Support $1.2935, $1.2900/1.2890, $1.2855/50. Resistance $1.3020, $1.3050, $1.3080.
  • EUR/GBP holds below its 10-dma(Gbp0.9027), seen providing buoyancy for GBP.
  • MNI Techs: The outlook remains bearish following last week's extension lower. However a move below key near-term support at 1.2855, Nov 2 low is required to reinforce bearish conditions. This would pave the way for a move towards 1.2676, Sep 23 low. On the upside, clearance of key resistance at 1.3177, Oct 21 high would reinstate a bullish theme.
MNI London Bureau | +44 203-586-2231 | john.webb@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 203-586-2231 | john.webb@marketnews.com

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.