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EUR/USD, EUR/GBP and GBP/USD resume their ascents post strong US employment report

EUR/USD, EUR/GBP and GBP/USD resume their ascents post strong US employment report and pared back rate cut expectations.

GBP Source: Bloomberg

EUR/USD rises post NFP

The EUR/USD rally off the $1.0724-23 December and early-February lows has taken it to Thursday's $1.0876 high before giving back some of its recent gains around Friday's Non-Farm Payrolls.

The $1.0876 high was made marginally below the February highs at $1.0888 to $1.0897 which remain in focus. Potential slips should find support above or near the $1.0796-91 area.

EUR/USD chart Source: TradingView.com
EUR/USD chart Source: TradingView.com

EUR/GBP continues to rise

EUR/GBP is still gradually rising from its £0.8531 low and has the 200-day simple moving average (SMA) at £0.8605 in its sights.

A fall through the £0.8531 low would have bearish implications, though, and put the £0.8499 February low back on the cards.

EUR/GBP chart Source: TradingView.com
EUR/GBP chart Source: TradingView.com

GBP/USD looks bid

GBP/USD once more targets the 55-day SMA at $1.2668, having levelled out around the 200-day SMA on Friday. Above Thursday's high at $1.2684 lies the 22 February high at $1.271.

Minor support can be spotted at Friday's low at $1.2574.

GBP/USD chart Source: TradingView.com
GBP/USD chart Source: TradingView.com

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