Pound Falls On Brexit Uncertainty, U.S.-China Worries
24 Julio 2020 - 2:51AM
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The pound declined against its major counterparts in the
European session on Friday, as Brexit talks made little progress on
the free trade agreement and U.S.-China tensions intensified after
China ordered the closure of the U.S. consulate in the southwestern
city of Chengdu.
European Union negotiator Michel Barnier said that "no progress"
has been made over key proposals of state aid and fisheries and the
two sides remained "far away."
Barnier added that the EU would not seal an agreement that would
damage its fishing industry.
David Frost, the U.K. negotiator, said that the bloc's proposals
failed to meet the government's demand to be treated as an
independent country.
Global stock markets fell after Beijing ordered Washington to
shut down its consulate in the city of Chengdu. That came days
after the U.S. ordered the closure of the Chinese consulate in
Houston following allegations of spying.
Data from the Office for National Statistics showed that UK
retail sales logged a double-digit growth in June as non-food and
fuel stores continued their recovery from the sharp falls
experienced since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Retail sales volume advanced 13.9 percent on month, faster than
the 12.3 percent rise in May and bigger than economists' forecast
of 8 percent.
The pound retreated to 1.2717 against the greenback, from a
1-1/2-month high of 1.2773 hit at 9:15 pm ET. On the downside, 1.23
is possibly seen as its next support level.
The pound was down against the yen, at a 4-day low of 135.11.
Next immediate support for the pound is seen near the 134
region.
The pound weakened to a 10-day low of 1.1754 against the franc,
from yesterday's closing value of 1.1790. The pound is poised to
challenge support around the 1.16 level.
In contrast, the pound rose to 0.9088 against the euro, after
falling to 0.9125 at 4:30 pm ET. If the pound rises further, 0.88
is likely seen as its next possible resistance level.
Flash survey data from IHS Markit showed that the euro area
private sector grew at the fastest pace in just over two years in
July due to the relaxation of the coronavirus containment
measures.
The composite output index rose to a 25-month high of 54.8 from
48.5 in June. This was also above economists' forecast of 51.1.
Looking ahead, U.S. new home sales for June will be featured in
the New York session.
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