EUR/GBP retakes 0.7900 and above

EUR/GBP remains on the upside today bolstered by the much softer tone around the British pound.

EUR/GBP in multi-month highs

The European cross has managed to clinch peaks above the 0.7900 handle today, levels last seen in December 2014, following an increasing offered tone hitting GBP backed by ‘Brexit’ jitters.

Nothing worth mentioning regarding data releases in the euro area today, while UK’s Mortgage Approvals have come in better than estimated during January. Later in the session, BoE’s J.Cunliffe will give a speech.

EUR/GBP key levels

The European cross is now up 0.42% at 0.7894 facing the next hurdle at 0.8000 (psychological level) followed by 0.8007 (high Dec.16 2014) and then 0.8041 (high Nov.27 2014). On the other hand, a breach of 0.7728 (20-day sma) would aim for 0.7694 (2-month uptrend) and finally 0.7523 (low Feb.3).

Tighter link between oil and EM FX – Goldman Sachs

Research Team at Goldman Sachs, suggests that the oil price has recently become more important for EM FX.
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