GBP/USD suffered heavy losses on Wednesday but managed to hold above the key 1.2000 level. Economists at ING expect the pair to remain above the 1.1950/2000 zone.

GBP/USD may get a lift in the second quarter

“This week's slightly softer-than-expected wage and core CPI data have seen Sterling hand back a budding rally. We suspect this will be the story for most of this year, where we see EUR/GBP trading in the 0.89/90 area. GBP/USD may, however, get a lift in the second quarter if we are right with our Dollar call.”

“For today, Cable should continue to find support in the 1.1950/2000 area.”