GBP/USD reaches fresh 2015 high

FXStreet (Córdoba) - GBP/USD broke decisively above the 1.5520 resistance area and pushed to its highest level in 2015, as the pound continues to strengthen following UK elections.

Earlier on the day, the the Bank of England's MPC left the Bank rate and QE unchanged, at 0.5% and GBP 375 billion respectively, with focus now turning to Wednesday's Quarterly Inflation Report.

GBP/USD surpassed Friday’s high at 1.5523 and accelerated to a peak of 1.5572, last seen December 31st 2014, helped by EUR/GBP slump. At time of writing, Cable is trading at 1.5563, recording a 0.73% gain on Monday.

GBP/USD technical levels


On the upside, next resistances line up at 1.5572 (daily high), 1.5600 (psychological level) and 1.5640 (200-day SMA). On the other hand, supports are seen at 1.5392 (daily low), 1.5300 (psychological level) and 1.5245 (May 8 low).

GBP/USD bullish – Scotiabank

Eric Theoret, CFA, CMT, Currency Strategist at Scotiabank, notes GBP/USD technicals suggest the pair exhibits a bullish stance, with nearest resistance at 1.5520, and further expects EUR/GBP to see a decline towards 0.70.
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