2 Feb 2015
GBP/JPY back below 200-DMA
FXStreet (Mumbai) - The GBP/JPY pair erased part of its gains to trade below the 200-DMA located at 177.35 levels.
Pound under pressure ahead of UK PMI data
The British Pound has come under pressure as investors await the final UK PMI manufacturing figure. The index is seen rising to 52.7 from the preliminary estimate of 52.5. A weak figure shall push the benchmark UK Gilt yield lower, thereby weakening the pound.
Meanwhile, the Japanese Yen remains well supported by the risk aversion in the equity markets and a slowdown in the Chinese manufacturing activity.
GBP/JPY Technical Levels
At the moment the pair is trading at 177.00 levels; largely unchanged for the day. The immediate support is seen at 176.50, under which losses could be extended to 176.11 levels. Meanwhile, resistance is seen at 177.35 (200-DMA) and 177.70 levels.
Pound under pressure ahead of UK PMI data
The British Pound has come under pressure as investors await the final UK PMI manufacturing figure. The index is seen rising to 52.7 from the preliminary estimate of 52.5. A weak figure shall push the benchmark UK Gilt yield lower, thereby weakening the pound.
Meanwhile, the Japanese Yen remains well supported by the risk aversion in the equity markets and a slowdown in the Chinese manufacturing activity.
GBP/JPY Technical Levels
At the moment the pair is trading at 177.00 levels; largely unchanged for the day. The immediate support is seen at 176.50, under which losses could be extended to 176.11 levels. Meanwhile, resistance is seen at 177.35 (200-DMA) and 177.70 levels.