Pound battering appears to have paused, markets await Cameron’s speech
Friday, June 24, 2016 6:44 AM UTC
- UK electoral commission declares Britain has voted to leave European Union.
- Pound bashed to multi-year lows against majors, but downside seems to have paused for now.
- Slight recovery seen in GBB crosses, but follow-through selling likely to continue as markets digest the enormity of today’s decision.
- GBP/USD currently trading at 1.3735 up from lows of 1.3227, EUR/GBP at 0.8071 lower from highs of 0.8315.
- GBP crosses remain vulnerable as the Brexit win has sparked fresh concerns that the UK could re-enter recession.
- UK PM Cameron’s speech due out shortly in focus for fresh GBP moves.
- Markets are expecting Cameron to call for unity and stability, in his prepared remarks.