Risk FX Continues Rebound as Eco Data Proves Supportive
Risk FX continued its recovery in morning European trade aided by much better than expected Retail sales data from UK. EUR/USD climbed to 1.3150 as markets became convinced that the ongoing negotiations for the Greek bailout will finally conclude next Monday, while cable rose through the 1.5850 barrier after January UK Retail sales posted an impressive jump in volumes.
UK Retail Sales surprised to the upside printing at 0.9% versus -0.3% eyed .This was the second positive reading in a row and fourth out the past five months, indicating that UK consumer demand is far more robust than the market consensus view. T