Topic: Euro under pressure over continued fears on Greek economic and fiscal
Todays Foreign Exchange Rates
EURO/USD 1.4525-1.4657
GBP/USD 1.6233-1.6317
GBP/EURO 1.1112-1.1188
The USD becomes slightly stronger today, ahead of important data on all fronts today. Continued speculation that improved data from the U.S. will allow policy makers in the United States to move away from the ultra low interest rate policy (Fed two day meeting starts today). This positive data will also continue to support the USD exchange rate.
In the UK, the Pound was trading around its technical levels, with resistance against the USD at 1.6300. Now above the €1.1150 (broken resistance at 1.11). The Euro under pressure over continued fears on Greek economic and fiscal woes. Add to this news out this morning on an Austrian bank being in difficulty.
EUR/USD currently 1.4547. Support 1.4500, resistance 1.4800.
GBP/USD currently 1.6253. Support 1.6000, resistance 1.6300.
GBP/EUR currently 1.1173. Support 1.1100, resistance 1.1350.
Stock Markets
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