Cable has seen a sharp reversal of fortunes, presently down testing technical support in 1.5800/10 area. There is obviously some caution ahead of the Q-1 GDP data due in just under an hours time.

Data:

Q-1 GDP expected -1.9% q/q, -4.1% y/y

Private consumption -1.0%

Govt spending +0.8%

Gross fixed capital formation -4.1%

Exports -6.1%

Imports -6.0%

Index of services 3m/3m (March) -1.2%

At writing 1.5800/10 is giving out. Support below 1.5750/55