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CABLE
CABLE: It was a choppy Wednesday for GBP/USD. The ERG standing behind PM May and
comments from EU's Juncker during Wednesday's European morning that were viewed
as supporting the recent softer Brexit tone from EU's Barnier helped to buoy
cable. The USD then recovered on BBG source reports which suggested that the ECB
may trim its growth outlook on Thursday.
- Soft U.S. PPI data began to weigh on Cable before a BBG sources piece
suggesting that "EU officials are starting to redraft the language on the
so-called Irish "backstop," in an attempt to make it more acceptable to the U.K.
But the British side will also need to make concessions," allowed GBP/USD to
print a session high of $1.3079.
- Rate last deals at $1.3045. Initial resistance noted at Tuesday's high
($1.3087). A successful move above here opens up the 100-DMA ($1.3186). Bears
need a close back below $1.30 to suggest the recent gains mark a false break.
- BoE MonPol decision headlines on Thursday, while the Telegraph has reported
that Brexit Sec Raab will tell EU chief negotiator Barnier that "there is no
deal without the whole deal" when the 2 meet later today,
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com

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