The pound posted gains against the aussie yesterday, reversing its steep fall at the end of last week as investors cashed profits, closing up 0.8% at 1.7822.
- The aussie was broadly weaker in trading yesterday as investors took the opportunity to take profits following sharp gains made on Friday.
- The price of gold also continued to fall yesterday, discouraging investment in the commodity linked currency. Gold quoted around 1053/oz yesterday, though probably due more to profit taking than lack of strength.
- In trading this morning, the aussie is slightly up on the day, though investors are likely to remain wary ahead of sales data in the UK and a consumer confidence survey in the US
- In addition, investors may well caution against long positions ahead of Thursday when the US 3 rd quarter GDP figure is released. The economy is forecast to have grown by 3.3% in the quarter, though if it undershoots this target it could trigger a wave of selling in riskier currencies.
