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19 Feb 2014
Flash: Constructive on the British Pound - RBS
FXStreet (Bali) - Greg Gibbs, FX Trading Strategist at RBS, provides his view on the currency market for today's European/American sessions.
Key Quotes
"EUR and to some extent GBP may be viewed as relative safe alternatives to emerging markets and the USD. Emerging market currencies stepped back after recent gains perhaps on nerves over firming interest rates in China and its flash PMI data due on Thursday."
"The USD is somewhat out of favour with recent weak data. USD/JPY dipped back after a test of recent highs consistent with weaker EM markets. Event risk includes the UK employment report tonight."
"We remain constructive on GBP, and more neutral on JPY, although note a weak Japan trade report is expected on Thursday. EM Asia, AUD and NZD also appear vulnerable."
Key Quotes
"EUR and to some extent GBP may be viewed as relative safe alternatives to emerging markets and the USD. Emerging market currencies stepped back after recent gains perhaps on nerves over firming interest rates in China and its flash PMI data due on Thursday."
"The USD is somewhat out of favour with recent weak data. USD/JPY dipped back after a test of recent highs consistent with weaker EM markets. Event risk includes the UK employment report tonight."
"We remain constructive on GBP, and more neutral on JPY, although note a weak Japan trade report is expected on Thursday. EM Asia, AUD and NZD also appear vulnerable."