Euro troubles Pound Swiss Franc

Concerns about its European trading partner dragged the Pound lower against the greenback. Target for the initial primary decline is $1.53*.

GBPUSD

* Target calculation: 1.59 – ( 1.65 – 1.59 ) = 1.53

The Swiss Franc is now headed for a test of parity against the greenback, dragged lower by its peg at €1.20.

CHFUSD

* Target calculation: 1.20 – ( 1.40 – 1.20 ) = 1.00

Sterling fallout

The pound, affected by euro fallout, broke support at $1.59 to signal a primary down-trend. Expect a test of its December 2010 low at $1.53*

GBPUSD

* Target calculation: 1.60 – ( 1.67 – 1.60 ) = 1.53