The euro and British pound traded higher against the greenback Monday. The best performing currency pair was the cable, which experienced a short squeeze and broke through all recent resistance-levels. A next resistance is seen at 1.4470/75 and if sterling is able to break above that level, we may see a test of 1.45. However, given the uncertainty surrounding the U.K. referendum, which is possible as early as June, the risk is to the downside for GBP/USD. Current support levels are seen at 1.4350, 1.4310, 1.4240 and 1.4180.
The EUR/USD flirted with the 1.09-barrier but as long as there is no sustained break above 1.0915/25, the euro may drop back towards 1.0840 and 1.0810. On the upper side, the 1.0955/60-level remains in focus and euro-bulls should wait for prices above that level.
Meanwhile, ECB President Draghi reiterated the ECB's plan to review its stimulus program in March and thus confirmed its dovish tilt. The euro is therefore more vulnerable to losses going into the next monetary policy meeting in March.
The German Unemployment report is scheduled for release at 8:55 GMT which could have a short-term impact on the euro if numbers surprise to the upside.
Sterling traders should keep an eye on the U.K. Construction PMI, due for release at 9:30 GMT.
Here are our daily signal alerts:
EUR/USD
Long at 1.0920 SL 25 TP 35
Short at 1.0865 SL 25 TP 20, 40
GBP/USD
Long at 1.4435 SL 25 TP 30-40
Short at 1.4360 SL 25 TP 20, 40
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