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British Pound Mar '24 (B6H24)

1.2736s -0.0002 (-0.02%) 03/18/24 [CME]
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Quote Overview for Mon, Mar 18th, 2024
Day Low
1.2727
Day High
1.2746
Open 1.2734
Previous Close 1.2738 1.2738
Volume 354 354
Open Interest 41,928 41,928
Stochastic %K 48.07% 48.07%
Weighted Alpha +3.60 +3.60
5-Day Change -0.0071 (-0.55%) -0.0071 (-0.55%)
52-Week Range 1.2058 - 1.3105 1.2058 - 1.3105
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British Pound Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Weakens as a Fed Official Calls for Rate Cuts

The dollar index (DXY00) Friday fell by -0.24%.  The dollar came under pressure today following comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller on Thursday evening, who stated that he supports a Fed interest rate cut at the July 29-30 FOMC meeting.  Also, an easing of inflation expectations in today's University of Michigan July inflation expectations report was dovish for Fed policy and bearish for the dollar. 

Losses in the dollar were limited Friday due to the stronger-than-expected US housing starts and building permits reports.  Also, the University of Michigan's US July consumer sentiment index rose more than expected to a 5-month high, a bullish factor for the dollar.

US June housing starts rose +4.6% m/m to 1.321 million, stronger than expectations of 1.300 million.  Also, Jun building permits, a proxy for future construction, unexpectedly rose +0.2% m/m to 1.397 million versus expectations of a -0.5% m/m decline to 1.387 million.

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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
$2,420/2,200
First Notice Date
03/18/24
Expiration Date
03/18/24 (expired)

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British Pound Mar '24
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Mar Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jul 15, 2025

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Commercials - Long / Short
49,932 (+4,437)
87,413 (-1,624)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
100,980 (-7,039)
71,789 (-3,036)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
10,620 (+1,791)
37,878 (-1,963)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
57,625 (-8,986)
84,786 (+5,021)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
72,514 (+3,220)
24,991 (-7,654)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
834 (-257)
2,228 (-1,694)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
1.2581 +1.23%
on 02/20/24
Period Open: 1.2609
1.2894 -1.23%
on 03/08/24
+0.0127 (+1.01%)
since 02/16/24
3-Month
1.2521 +1.72%
on 02/05/24
Period Open: 1.2647
1.2894 -1.23%
on 03/08/24
+0.0089 (+0.70%)
since 12/18/23
52-Week
1.2058 +5.62%
on 10/04/23
Period Open: 1.2245
1.3105 -2.82%
on 07/13/23
+0.0491 (+4.01%)
since 03/17/23

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Barchart Technical Opinion

The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 56% Buy with a Weakest 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 1.2765
2nd Resistance Point 1.2755
1st Resistance Point 1.2746
Last Price 1.2736s
1st Support Level 1.2727
2nd Support Level 1.2717
3rd Support Level 1.2708

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52-Week High 1.3105
Last Price 1.2736s
Fibonacci 61.8% 1.2705
Fibonacci 50% 1.2582
Fibonacci 38.2% 1.2458
52-Week Low 1.2058

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