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MNI (London)
CABLE: Recovery off Monday's UK Speaker react low of $1.3185 (said that PM May
cannot put up her meaningful vote on her Withdrawl Bill for a third time unless
there are substantial changes). Cable recovered to $1.3259 before settling
around $1.3253 into the close. Late NY slippage continued in early Asia, the
rate recording a low of $1.3244, before fresh demand emerged. Recovery was given
an added lift by press reports, The Sun suggesting that UK PM May will request a
delay to Brexit by 9 to 12 months. Elsewhere, the Guardian reported that during
Thursday's EU summit, the EU will propose a 3 or 9 month extension to Article
50. Rate rallied to a high of $1.3281 before momentum faded and it eased off to
$1.3264. Rate has edged back above $1.3270 into Europe. Resistance remains at
and above $1.3280 with stronger interest into $1.3300(late NY cap Mar15/Mar18
high). Support $1.3244, $1.3220, $1.3200 ahead of $1.3185. 
- Brexit headlines remain the key driver in sterling. Data focus today seen on
UK Employment Report at 0930GMT. Wages in focus ahead of this week's BOE MPC
announcements, though the Bank has placed more emphasis on GDP and CPI. Brexit
uncertainty expected to keep BOE on hold.
MNI London Bureau | +44 203-586-2231 | john.webb@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 203-586-2231 | john.webb@marketnews.com

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