19 Dec 2014
GBP/CAD advances, Canada’s macro data eyed
FXStreet (Mumbai) - The British pound traded higher against Canadian dollar during the European session, as GBP bulls are likely to remain in force as traders still cheer strong UK retail sales numbers.
The GBP/CAD pair now trades 1.8178 levels, up 0.19%, compared to previous day’s close of 1.8139. GBP/CAD still remains supported by the outstanding UK retail sales, as traders remain wary ahead of a series data from Canada which are expected to release lower than market expectations.
Canada’s inflation is likely to decelerate in November over the past year to 2.2% from 2.4%, while retail sales fell 0.3% in October following a 0.8% advance in September. Lower energy is estimated to have affected both data sets.
GBP/CAD Levels to consider
To the upside, the next resistance is located at 1.8228 (Nov 6 High) and above which it could extend gains to at 1.8274 (Nov 5 High) levels. To the downside immediate support might be located at 1.8093 (Dec 17 Low) and below that at 1.8067 (Nov 6 Low) levels.
The GBP/CAD pair now trades 1.8178 levels, up 0.19%, compared to previous day’s close of 1.8139. GBP/CAD still remains supported by the outstanding UK retail sales, as traders remain wary ahead of a series data from Canada which are expected to release lower than market expectations.
Canada’s inflation is likely to decelerate in November over the past year to 2.2% from 2.4%, while retail sales fell 0.3% in October following a 0.8% advance in September. Lower energy is estimated to have affected both data sets.
GBP/CAD Levels to consider
To the upside, the next resistance is located at 1.8228 (Nov 6 High) and above which it could extend gains to at 1.8274 (Nov 5 High) levels. To the downside immediate support might be located at 1.8093 (Dec 17 Low) and below that at 1.8067 (Nov 6 Low) levels.