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3 Mar 2015
GBP/USD steadies below 1.54, UK data in focus
FXStreet (Mumbai) - GBP/USD gave back previous gains and trades almost unchanged in the European session, as markets await the PMI construction release from Britain as well as the testimony from BoE Governor Carney before the Treasury Committee.
GBP/USD holds above 1.5350
The GBP/USD pair trades flat at 1.5364 levels, retreating from day’s high previously posted at 1.5398. The cable shaved-off gains and remains muted as traders refrain from creating fresh positions ahead of the crucial construction PMI data from the UK. UK construction data is expected to show only a slightly weaker reading in February, remaining well above the 50-point threshold. Moreover, the recovery in the US dollar also hit the GBP/USD pair, resulting in the pair to surrender previous gains.
Meanwhile, traders now await UK construction PMI for fresh incentives, in absence of significant economic releases from US later in the day. Also, Bank of England (BoE) Governor Mark Carney will face questions from the UK parliamentary Treasury Committee later in the session.
GBP/USD Levels to consider
The pair has an immediate resistance at 1.5400 above which gains could be extended to 1.5445 (100-DMA) levels. On the flip side, support is seen at 1.5350 below which it could extend losses to 1.5329 levels.
GBP/USD holds above 1.5350
The GBP/USD pair trades flat at 1.5364 levels, retreating from day’s high previously posted at 1.5398. The cable shaved-off gains and remains muted as traders refrain from creating fresh positions ahead of the crucial construction PMI data from the UK. UK construction data is expected to show only a slightly weaker reading in February, remaining well above the 50-point threshold. Moreover, the recovery in the US dollar also hit the GBP/USD pair, resulting in the pair to surrender previous gains.
Meanwhile, traders now await UK construction PMI for fresh incentives, in absence of significant economic releases from US later in the day. Also, Bank of England (BoE) Governor Mark Carney will face questions from the UK parliamentary Treasury Committee later in the session.
GBP/USD Levels to consider
The pair has an immediate resistance at 1.5400 above which gains could be extended to 1.5445 (100-DMA) levels. On the flip side, support is seen at 1.5350 below which it could extend losses to 1.5329 levels.