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The trend set-up in EURGBP remains bullish, however, Monday’s price pattern - a bearish engulfing candle - does signal a potential short-term reversal. Support at the 20-day EMA, at 0.8649 was pierced on Tuesday, a clear break of this average would signal scope for a deeper retracement. The 50-day EMA lies at 0.8584. For bulls, a move through 0.8769, the Jul 27 high, would confirm a resumption of the uptrend.
French Q2 flash GDP was slightly stronger than expected at 0.3% Q/Q (vs 0.1% cons and prior). However, the details of the print are not strong: Inventory investment contributed 0.5pp to the quarterly print (vs 0.7pp prior), with final domestic demand dragging 0.1pp and net exports pulling GDP down by 0.2pp.
Schatz futures traded sharply lower last week resulting in a break of key short-term support at 107.120, the Jul 11 low and a bear trigger. However, the contract has recovered from the Jul 25 low and recent price patterns highlight a potential base. A continuation higher would expose resistance at the 20-day EMA, at 107.221. The 50-day EMA is at 107.267. On the downside, key support and the bear trigger has been defined at 107.010, the Jul 25 low.