Sterling is finding some support on dips to the 1.22 area against the USD for now but appears set for a weak close on the week against the EUR, economists at Scotiabank.
Steady losses through the course of the week have pushed Cable back to near last Friday’s low, just under 1.22. Short-term trends look soft and losses over the week suggest the soft tone may extend. The 1.22 point may be a short-term pivot, with weakness below here pointing to the risk of losses extending to retest the 1.20/1.21 area.
EUR/GBP’s high close on the week should solidify the break out from the recent trading range and target additional gains in the weeks ahead towards 0.89.