Rate drops back in thin conditions; resistance is sold but large names on the dips traders say; Russians possibly buying on the dips. Lows hold around weekly lows despite new low by GBP. Stops under the 1.2600 area possibly in size. On a rally, traders note large stops at the 1.2950 area with more over 1.3000 but offers likely to cap on first try if a bounce from potential pennant bottom holds. Bids on dips from profit-taking shorts some desks report. Rate possibly getting spillover effect from GBP and vice-versa suggesting both pairs may track each other near-term. Support also from cross-spreaders as they unwind Yen. Official interest noted traders say. Rate is an absolute screaming buy in my view—I can’t see further weakness being ignored by the buyers. Traders note the rate is finding profit-taking bids on dips so far despite the uncertainty in the market.
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Resistance 3: 1.3200/10
Resistance 2: 1.3150
Resistance 1: 1.3030
Latest New York: 1.2526
Support 1: 1.2480
Support 2: 1.2420/30