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British Pound Sep '18 (B6U18)

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British Pound Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Strengthens on Euro Weakness and Higher T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00) today is up by +0.25%.  The dollar is gaining today on Eurozone economic concerns undercutting the euro after Eurozone Sep manufacturing and composite PMIs contracted more than expected.  The dollar also garnered some support from higher T-note yields. 

The dollar fell back from its best levels after the US Sep S&P manufacturing PMI unexpectedly contracted by the most in 15 months.  Also, dovish Fed comments were bearish for the dollar when Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari and Chicago Fed President Goolsbee said they support additional Fed interest rate cuts.

The US Aug Chicago Fed national activity index rose +0.54 to 0.12, stronger than expectations of -0.20.

The US Sep S&P manufacturing PMI unexpectedly fell -0.9 to 47.0, weaker than expectations of 48.6 and the steepest pace of contraction in 15 months.

Minneapolis Fed President Kashkari said, "The balance of risks has shifted away from higher inflation and toward the risk of a... 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
$2,090/1,900
First Notice Date
09/17/18
Expiration Date
09/17/18 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

British Pound Sep '18
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Sep Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Sep 17, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
47,645 (-22,299)
127,396 (-49,826)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
124,822 (-17,250)
61,843 (+10,059)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
7,600 (-7,385)
67,492 (-33,788)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
73,052 (-11,276)
72,500 (+4,180)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
82,612 (-8,491)
36,953 (+2,474)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
723 (+25)
3,814 (-211)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
1.2742 +3.19%
on 08/20/18
1.3156 -0.06%
on 09/17/18
+0.0387 (+3.03%)
since 08/17/18
3-Month
1.2678 +3.71%
on 08/15/18
1.3403 -1.90%
on 07/09/18
-0.0189 (-1.42%)
since 06/15/18
52-Week
1.2678 +3.71%
on 08/15/18
1.4463 -9.09%
on 04/17/18
-0.0562 (-4.10%)
since 09/15/17

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Dollar Strengthens on Euro Weakness and Higher T-note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.25%. The dollar is gaining today on Eurozone economic concerns undercutting the euro after Eurozone Sep manufacturing and composite PMIs contracted more than...

DXY00 : 100.820 (+0.10%)
GCZ24 : 2,655.8 (+0.36%)
SIZ24 : 31.115 (-1.24%)
^USDJPY : 143.799 (-0.07%)
^EURUSD : 1.11320 (-0.28%)
Stocks Slightly Higher on the Outlook for Additional Fed Easing

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up by +0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.31%. Stocks today are mostly...

KLAC : 759.19 (+0.04%)
AMAT : 193.18 (+0.53%)
ULTA : 389.63 (-3.08%)
$SPX : 5,720.98 (+0.32%)
GM : 47.35 (-3.13%)
ADI : 225.27 (-0.67%)
MU : 93.14 (+2.46%)
BK : 72.54 (+1.00%)
NKE : 85.72 (-0.92%)
$IUXX : 19,878.45 (+0.44%)
QQQ : 482.77 (+0.07%)
ZNZ24 : 114-145 (-0.34%)
Elliott Waves FED Cut Rates, Whats Next For USD

it’s interesting to see the US dollar finding support last week, even after the Fed announced a 50 basis point rate cut. The dollar ticked even higher earlier today after some European trading, but these...

Traders Brace for Impact: PMI Data and Fed Speeches to Steer Markets After Fed's Bold Rate Cut

European and US stock futures are trading near the flat line as traders catch their breath after the stellar rally that we witnessed last week on the back of the Fed's crisis-level interest rate cut. The...

Dollar Gains on Yen Weakness and Higher T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.11%. The dollar on Friday posted moderate gains in weakness in the yen after the BOJ refrained from tightening monetary policy. Also, the stock weakness on...

DXY00 : 100.820 (+0.10%)
GCZ24 : 2,655.8 (+0.36%)
SIZ24 : 31.115 (-1.24%)
^USDJPY : 143.799 (-0.07%)
^EURUSD : 1.11320 (-0.28%)
Stocks Slip on Higher Bond Yields and Chip Stock Weakness

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.33%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.48%. Stocks today are...

AMAT : 193.18 (+0.53%)
FRO : 22.41 (+0.72%)
ADI : 225.27 (-0.67%)
TXN : 204.11 (+0.40%)
$IUXX : 19,878.45 (+0.44%)
ZNZ24 : 114-145 (-0.34%)
GFS : 39.29 (-0.30%)
PBF : 31.92 (-0.31%)
LRCX : 778.82 (+0.73%)
VLO : 134.87 (+0.30%)
UPS : 128.87 (+0.21%)
ASMB : 18.71 (-3.71%)
Dollar Strengthens on a Weak Yen and Higher Bond Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.27%. The dollar today is moderately higher on weakness in the yen after the BOJ refrained from tightening monetary policy. Also, the weakness in stocks today...

DXY00 : 100.820 (+0.10%)
GCZ24 : 2,655.8 (+0.36%)
SIZ24 : 31.115 (-1.24%)
^USDJPY : 143.799 (-0.07%)
^EURUSD : 1.11320 (-0.28%)
Stocks Moderately Lower Ahead of the Quarterly Triple-Witching Event

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down by -0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.17%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.19%. Stocks today are...

AMAT : 193.18 (+0.53%)
FRO : 22.41 (+0.72%)
ADI : 225.27 (-0.67%)
TXN : 204.11 (+0.40%)
$IUXX : 19,878.45 (+0.44%)
DASH : 138.91 (-0.58%)
ZNZ24 : 114-145 (-0.34%)
GFS : 39.29 (-0.30%)
PBF : 31.92 (-0.31%)
LRCX : 778.82 (+0.73%)
VLO : 134.87 (+0.30%)
ASMB : 18.71 (-3.71%)
Dollar Slightly Higher as British Pound Surges to a 2-1/2 Year High

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Thursday rose by +0.04%. The dollar garnered modest support Thursday after weekly US jobless claims fell more than expected to a 4-month low, a hawkish factor for Fed policy....

DXY00 : 100.820 (+0.10%)
^GBPUSD : 1.33477 (+0.19%)
^EURUSD : 1.11320 (-0.28%)
^USDJPY : 143.799 (-0.07%)
GCZ24 : 2,655.8 (+0.36%)
SIZ24 : 31.115 (-1.24%)
Dollar Pushes Higher on Hawkish US Jobless Claims Report

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.36%. The dollar garnered support today after weekly US jobless claims fell more than expected to a 4-month low, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also, higher...

DXY00 : 100.820 (+0.10%)
^GBPUSD : 1.33477 (+0.19%)
^EURUSD : 1.11320 (-0.28%)
^USDJPY : 143.799 (-0.07%)
GCZ24 : 2,655.8 (+0.36%)
SIZ24 : 31.115 (-1.24%)

Barchart Technical Opinion

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

The market is approaching overbought territory. Be watchful of a trend reversal.

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 1.3211
1st Resistance Point 1.3179
Last Price 1.3148s
1st Support Level 1.3093
2nd Support Level 1.3039
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 1.4463
Fibonacci 61.8% 1.3781
Fibonacci 50% 1.3570
Fibonacci 38.2% 1.3360
Last Price 1.3148s
52-Week Low 1.2678

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