18 Dec 2014
GBP/USD surges on Upbeat UK retail sales data
FXStreet (Mumbai) - The British pound jumped against the US dollar after higher than forecast Britain’s retail sales numbers, after having sunk 1% in the previous session.
The GBP/USD pair trades now at 1.5636 levels, up 0.38% on the day, posting fresh day’s high at 1.5659 levels. The pound climbed higher against the US dollar as UK retail sales volumes m/m came in much higher than estimates and y/y sales posted the biggest rise since May 2004.
Figures from the ONS showed sales between October and November excluding fuel were up 1.7% against predictions of only a 0.3% rise. The ONS said there was a growth in all main store sales for the first time since December 2013. Year on year figures excluding fuel reached 6.9%. Both figures are the highest rises since May 2004.
GBP/USD Levels to consider
The pair has an immediate resistance at 1.5676 (200-day SMA) above which gains could be extended to 1.57 levels. On the flip side, support is seen at 1.5543 (Dec 17 Low), below which it could extend losses to 1.55 levels
The GBP/USD pair trades now at 1.5636 levels, up 0.38% on the day, posting fresh day’s high at 1.5659 levels. The pound climbed higher against the US dollar as UK retail sales volumes m/m came in much higher than estimates and y/y sales posted the biggest rise since May 2004.
Figures from the ONS showed sales between October and November excluding fuel were up 1.7% against predictions of only a 0.3% rise. The ONS said there was a growth in all main store sales for the first time since December 2013. Year on year figures excluding fuel reached 6.9%. Both figures are the highest rises since May 2004.
GBP/USD Levels to consider
The pair has an immediate resistance at 1.5676 (200-day SMA) above which gains could be extended to 1.57 levels. On the flip side, support is seen at 1.5543 (Dec 17 Low), below which it could extend losses to 1.55 levels