Talk in Asia of a barrier at 101.00 with large stops seen on a break of the level and more through 100.75 just under the 2011 low of 100.77
We’ve been down to 101.26 just now and there are bids sitting in front of the barrier at 101.10/15
Talk in Asia of a barrier at 101.00 with large stops seen on a break of the level and more through 100.75 just under the 2011 low of 100.77
We’ve been down to 101.26 just now and there are bids sitting in front of the barrier at 101.10/15
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