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British Pound Jun '23 (B6M23)
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British Pound Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Pushes Higher on Strong U.S. Payrolls

The dollar index (DXY00) on Friday rose by +0.42%.  The dollar Friday recovered from a 1-week low and posted moderate gains as T-note yields jumped on the larger-than-expected increase in U.S. May nonfarm payrolls.  The dollar Friday initially fell to a 1-week low after the Senate Thursday night passed the bill lifting the debt limit, which sparked a rally in stocks that curbed the liquidity demand for the dollar. 

Friday’s U.S. May payroll report was better than expected and bullish for the dollar.  May nonfarm payrolls rose +339,000, stronger than expectations of +195,000 and the largest increase in 4 months.  Also, Apr was revised higher to +294,000 from the initially reported +253,000.  The May unemployment rate rose +0.3 to 3.7%, above expectations of 3.5%.

U.S. May average hourly earnings eased to +4.3% y/y from +4.4% in Apr, better than expectations of no change at 4.4%.

EUR/USD (^EURUSD) on Friday fell by -0.46%.  The euro Friday fell back from a 1-week hig... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
British Pound
Contract Size
GBP 62,500
Tick Size
0.0001 points ($6.25 per contract)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (Settles 2:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$62,500
Margin/Maintenance
$3,080/2,800
First Notice Date
06/19/23 (14 days)
Expiration Date
06/16/23 (11 days)

Seasonal Chart

British Pound Jun '23
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Jun Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 30, 2023

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Commercials - Long / Short
124,002 (+654)
139,210 (-814)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
70,320 (+1,117)
57,085 (-529)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
57,104 (+345)
68,193 (+1,842)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
60,026 (-7,627)
60,007 (-2,522)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
62,504 (+8,626)
51,466 (-1,586)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
1,387 (unch)
3,328 (+496)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
1.2314 +0.66%
on 05/25/23
1.2692 -2.34%
on 05/10/23
-0.0259 (-2.05%)
since 05/05/23
3-Month
1.1828 +4.79%
on 03/08/23
1.2692 -2.34%
on 05/10/23
+0.0322 (+2.67%)
since 03/03/23
52-Week
1.0441 +18.71%
on 09/26/22
1.2692 -2.34%
on 05/10/23
-0.0173 (-1.38%)
since 06/03/22

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Dollar Pushes Higher on Strong U.S. Payrolls

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday rose by +0.42%. The dollar Friday recovered from a 1-week low and posted moderate gains as T-note yields jumped on the larger-than-expected increase in U.S. May nonfarm...

DXY00 : 104.264 (+0.24%)
^EURUSD : 1.06945 (-0.12%)
^USDJPY : 140.268 (+0.21%)
GCQ23 : 1,960.0 (-0.49%)
SIN23 : 23.565 (-0.77%)
Stocks Rally as U.S. Default Concerns Recede and Wage Pressures Ease

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.99%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.35%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.47%. U.S. stocks...

$SPX : 4,282.37 (+1.45%)
SPY : 427.92 (+1.45%)
$DOWI : 33,762.76 (+2.12%)
DIA : 338.07 (+2.15%)
$IUXX : 14,546.64 (+0.73%)
QQQ : 354.65 (+0.75%)
DISH : 7.30 (+16.24%)
CAT : 226.63 (+8.40%)
LULU : 365.44 (+11.30%)
DD : 72.37 (+7.31%)
ZS : 142.39 (+5.40%)
TCOM : 34.42 (+6.79%)
Dollar Falls on Lower Bond Yields and Strength in Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday fell -0.74% and posted a 1-week low. A decline in T-note yields Thursday undercut the dollar. The dollar also came under pressure after the May ISM manufacturing...

DXY00 : 104.264 (+0.24%)
^EURUSD : 1.06945 (-0.12%)
^USDJPY : 140.268 (+0.21%)
GCQ23 : 1,960.0 (-0.49%)
SIN23 : 23.565 (-0.77%)
Stocks Rally as Tech Climbs on a Decline in Bond Yields

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.94%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.55%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.22%. The market...

$SPX : 4,282.37 (+1.45%)
SPY : 427.92 (+1.45%)
$DOWI : 33,762.76 (+2.12%)
DIA : 338.07 (+2.15%)
$IUXX : 14,546.64 (+0.73%)
QQQ : 354.65 (+0.75%)
NTAP : 70.98 (-1.36%)
HRL : 40.77 (+1.42%)
MTCH : 38.97 (+2.50%)
PSTG : 34.25 (-0.09%)
VEEV : 195.00 (-1.66%)
DPZ : 303.19 (+2.20%)
Dollar Gains on Yuan Weakness and a Slide in Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose +0.14% and posted a 2-1/2 month high. The dollar saw support Wednesday as weakness in stocks boosted the liquidity demand for the dollar. However, dovish comments...

DXY00 : 104.264 (+0.24%)
^EURUSD : 1.06945 (-0.12%)
^USDJPY : 140.268 (+0.21%)
GCQ23 : 1,960.0 (-0.49%)
SIN23 : 23.565 (-0.77%)
Stocks Retreat on Weak Chinese News and Increased Fed Rate-Hike Prospects

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.81%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.85%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.60%....

$SPX : 4,282.37 (+1.45%)
SPY : 427.92 (+1.45%)
$DOWI : 33,762.76 (+2.12%)
DIA : 338.07 (+2.15%)
$IUXX : 14,546.64 (+0.73%)
QQQ : 354.65 (+0.75%)
AAP : 67.56 (-0.69%)
GPC : 153.35 (+2.77%)
AZO : 2,381.23 (+0.32%)
ORLY : 895.34 (+0.01%)
CMA : 40.93 (+7.20%)
HPE : 15.24 (+3.89%)
Dollar Falls Slightly on Lower T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell back from a 2-1/2 month high and posted a small -0.06% loss. Lower T-note yields Tuesday weighed on the dollar. The dollar also moved lower after U.S. negotiators...

DXY00 : 104.264 (+0.24%)
^EURUSD : 1.06945 (-0.12%)
^USDJPY : 140.268 (+0.21%)
GCQ23 : 1,960.0 (-0.49%)
SIN23 : 23.565 (-0.77%)
Stocks Decline as Debt Ceiling Agreement Heads to the House

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.31%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.48%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.05%....

$SPX : 4,282.37 (+1.45%)
SPY : 427.92 (+1.45%)
$DOWI : 33,762.76 (+2.12%)
DIA : 338.07 (+2.15%)
$IUXX : 14,546.64 (+0.73%)
QQQ : 354.65 (+0.75%)
WDAY : 213.50 (-0.84%)
NVDA : 393.27 (-1.11%)
INTC : 31.31 (+0.58%)
TSLA : 213.97 (+3.11%)
F : 12.39 (+2.31%)
UHS : 135.46 (+3.29%)
The Brazilian Real- Steady at the Twenty Cents Level Against the U.S. Dollar

The exchange rate between the Brazilian real and the U.S. dollar has been steady around the $0.20 level. Brazil is a leading commodity-producing and exporting country and South America’s leading economy...

^BRLUSD : 0.20169 (unch)
ICE : 107.98 (+1.51%)
CTN23 : 86.09 (+0.05%)
SBN23 : 24.51 (-0.89%)
KCN23 : 180.55 (+0.14%)
OJN23 : 279.90s (-1.29%)
Australian Dollar Forecast

Bearish bias with downside target zone of 0.62230-0.61355.

Barchart Technical Opinion

The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 24% Buy with a Weakening short term outlook on maintaining the current direction.

Long term indicators fully support a continuation of the trend.

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 1.2624
2nd Resistance Point 1.2587
1st Resistance Point 1.2521
Last Price 1.2393
1st Support Level 1.2418
2nd Support Level 1.2381
3rd Support Level 1.2315

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52-Week High 1.2692
Last Price 1.2393
Fibonacci 61.8% 1.1832
Fibonacci 50% 1.1567
Fibonacci 38.2% 1.1301
52-Week Low 1.0441

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