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Morgan Stanley entered a long GBP/USD.........>

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CABLE: Morgan Stanley entered a long GBP/USD position at the NY close, with a
target of $1.3650 and a stop at $1.2850.
- MS reason that "the base case of a "soft" Brexit appears to be becoming more
positive as the probability that it retains customs union membership increases.
Meanwhile the risks of a hawkish BoE remain underpriced - wage growth continues
to rise in the UK while capacity pressures bite, suggesting potential inflation
pressures. GBP is most highly correlated to local rates and rate differentials,
suggesting that a hawkish shift should propel GBP higher. A key risk to the
trade is that UK economic data softens, reducing the probability that the BoE
raises rates."
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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