FXStreet (Mumbai) – The British pound remains on the bids against its American counterpart in the late-Asian session, now pushing GBP/USD to fresh daily highs.
GBP/USD stabilizes in sync with Oil
The GBP/USD pair trades 0.07% higher at fresh session highs of 1.4828, recovering from session lows reached at 1.4809 earlier this session. The major extends its consolidative phase into Asia today as markets remain on the side-lines amid no news fundamental triggers and limited trading activity heading into NYE celebrations.
Markets now await a fresh set of US economic releases, including the weekly jobless claims and Chicago PMI for further momentum on the pair. While from a wider perspective, the pound remains capped within 1.4900-1.4780 range, with further downside risks seen into 2016 on looming Brexit concerns and BOE’s outlook on the interest rates.
GBP/USD Levels to consider
The pair has an immediate resistance at 1.4849 (Dec 30 High), above which 1.4866/75 (1h 100 & 200-SMA) would be tested. On the flip side, support is seen at 1.4800 (round number) below which it could extend losses to 1.4787 (Dec 29 Low).
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