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11 May 2015
EUR/GBP tests 0.7200 on BOE
FXStreet (Mumbai) - The British pound rose to fresh weekly highs versus shared currency in the mid-European session; knocking-off EUR/GBP to 0.72 handle, as sterling was mildly boosted after the BOE decision which brought no new surprises, keeping rates on hold at 0.50%.
EUR/GBP drops to fresh weekly lows on BOE
Currently, the EUR/GBP cross trades -0.59% lower at 0.7210, quickly retracing from fresh one-week lows at 0.7200 after BOE announcement. The cross in EUR/GBP fell further in to losses after the pound received a slight push higher following BOE’s unchanged policy decision.
The Bank of England (BoE) left its monetary policy unchanged, with the main refinancing rate staying at 0.5% and the QE amount remaining at £375 billion.
On the other hand, the cross remained pressured largely on broad euro weakness in the wake of Greece debt re-negotiations at the Euro group meetings which started at Brussels today.
EUR/GBP Levels to consider
To the upside, the next resistance is located at 0.7257 (Today’s High) and above which it could extend gains to at 0.7300 levels. To the downside immediate support might be located at 0.7185 (April 30 Low) levels below that at 0.7133 (April 29 Low) levels.
EUR/GBP drops to fresh weekly lows on BOE
Currently, the EUR/GBP cross trades -0.59% lower at 0.7210, quickly retracing from fresh one-week lows at 0.7200 after BOE announcement. The cross in EUR/GBP fell further in to losses after the pound received a slight push higher following BOE’s unchanged policy decision.
The Bank of England (BoE) left its monetary policy unchanged, with the main refinancing rate staying at 0.5% and the QE amount remaining at £375 billion.
On the other hand, the cross remained pressured largely on broad euro weakness in the wake of Greece debt re-negotiations at the Euro group meetings which started at Brussels today.
EUR/GBP Levels to consider
To the upside, the next resistance is located at 0.7257 (Today’s High) and above which it could extend gains to at 0.7300 levels. To the downside immediate support might be located at 0.7185 (April 30 Low) levels below that at 0.7133 (April 29 Low) levels.