The Sterling (GBP) suffered more than most currencies as Oil losses combined with downgraded data. Q2 GDP was revised down to 0.0% from 0.1% initially forecast. Support was finally found pre 1.8500. Overall the GDP/USD traded with a low of 1.8503 and a high of 1.8780 before closing the day at 1.8520 in the New York session. Looking Ahead, Bank Holiday in UK today. UPDATE GDP/USD BREAKS 1.8500 dropping quickly to 1.8425.
The Australian Dollar (AUD) fell in line with the pullback in
commodity prices. AUD was also under pressure from a wide range of currencies as the market pared longs especially against the AUD/NZD. The Aussie has consolidated between the .8600-.8800 levels against the Greenback. Overall the AUD/USD traded with a low of 0.8649 and a high of 0.8804 before closing the US session at 0.8780.
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