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British Pound Dec '18 (B6Z18)

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British Pound Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Drops on US Job Weakness

The dollar index (DXY00) fell to a 2-week low on Thursday and finished down by -0.52%.  The dollar tumbled on Thursday after a weaker-than-expected US June payroll report, which dampened speculation that the Fed will tighten monetary policy anytime soon.  The dollar was also under pressure on Thursday after WTI crude fell to a 4.25-month low, which lowers inflation expectations and is dovish for Fed policy.  The dollar found some support after weekly jobless claims unexpectedly declined and after May factory orders fell less than expected.

US Jun nonfarm payrolls rose +57,000, weaker than expectations of +113,000, and May nonfarm payrolls were revised lower to +129,000 from the originally reported +172,000.  The Jun unemployment rate unexpectedly fell -0.1 to a 1-year low of 4.2%, showing a stronger labor market than expectations of no change at 4.3%. 

US Jan average hourly earnings rose +0.3% m/m and +3.5% y/y, right on expectations.

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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
$2,090/1,900
First Notice Date
12/17/18
Expiration Date
12/17/18 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

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

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Jun 23, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
232,430 (+57,586)
108,999 (+14,080)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
40,772 (-1,271)
146,491 (+32,863)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
194,695 (+56,166)
34,703 (+1,146)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
13,165 (-3,187)
162,589 (+32,769)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
54,224 (+146)
46,657 (+9,415)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
0 (unch)
423 (+423)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
1.2479 +1.07%
on 12/12/18
1.2941 -2.53%
on 11/23/18
-0.0234 (-1.82%)
since 11/16/18
3-Month
1.2479 +1.07%
on 12/12/18
1.3350 -5.52%
on 09/20/18
-0.0600 (-4.54%)
since 09/17/18
52-Week
1.2479 +1.07%
on 12/12/18
1.4494 -12.98%
on 01/25/18
-0.0907 (-6.71%)
since 12/15/17

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Barchart Technical Opinion

The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 88% Sell with a Strengthening 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 N/A
2nd Resistance Point 1.2682
1st Resistance Point 1.2648
Last Price 1.2613s
1st Support Level 1.2577
2nd Support Level 1.2540
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 1.4494
Fibonacci 61.8% 1.3724
Fibonacci 50% 1.3486
Fibonacci 38.2% 1.3249
Last Price 1.2613s
52-Week Low 1.2479

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