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USDJPY encounters interim resistance at 119.30

Euro Rose after ECB Trichet

The euro rose as expectations for a rate hike in May or June increased after the European Central Bank ended its April monetary policy meeting today. The single currency gained against the dollar, and bounced back to around 1.3480 after testing a key psychological barrier at 1.35.
The ECB decided to leave key interest rates unchanged at 3.75% as expected. ECB Chairman Trichet said in the post-meeting press conference, interest rates were accommodative, suggesting the central bank may need to tighten monetary policy further. He said recent data showed the economic growth in the euro zone is stable.

The market tomorrow will focus on US PPI, a key inflation gauge, and University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index.

EURUSD will face interim resistance at 1.35, followed by 1.3520 and 1.3550. Additional ceilings will emerge at 1.3580, backed by 1.36. Support starts at 1.3450, backed by 1.3420, 1.34 and 1.3370. Subsequent floors are eyed at 1.3350.

GBPUSD encounters interim resistance at 1.98, backed by 1.9820, and 1.9850. Subsequent ceilings will emerge at 1.9880, followed by 1.99 and 1.9930. On the downside, support begins at 1.9760, followed by 1.9730 and 1.97. Additional floors are eyed at 1.9670, backed by 1.9650 and 1.96.

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