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GBP/USD keeps the range post-UK GDP

FXStreet (Edinburgh) - The sterling remains within the intraday range after the UK releases, with GBP/USD around 1.5520.

GBP/USD indifferent on data

The pair paid no further attention to the flash release of the UK GDP for the fourth quarter, with the British economy expanding at an annual pace of 2.7% and 0.5% inter-quarter, matching prior surveys. Further data showed Q4 UK Total Business Investment contracting 1.4% QoQ and 2.1% over the last twelve months, from previous readings at -1.2% and 6.3%, respectively.

GBP/USD key levels

As of writing the pair is down 0.06% at 1.5526 with the next support at 1.5500 (psychological level) ahead of 1.5448 (low Feb.25) and then 1.5403 (low Feb.24). On the other hand, the initial up barrier aligns at 1.5588 (2015 high Jan.2) followed by 1.5621 (high Dec.31) and then 1.5753 (high Dec.17).

UK GDP grew 0.5% in the fourth quarter

The data released by the Office for National Statistics in the UK showed, the economy grew 0.5% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 matching the initial estimate. Year-on-year the economy grew 2.7%, in line with the initial estimate.
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