Heading into the close for Monday the USD is slightly mixed as pressure from equities rubs a little shine off the bull's horns; most of the major pairs are slightly lower to about unchanged on the day. Although sentiment remains firm for the Greenback there are signs that the current rally is about to falter; the biggest indicator is low volume in my view.

Most pairs had a flurry of activity early ahead of the London fix but have since slowed down measurably from early order flows. Cable is holding firm around the 1.8650 area after making a run for lows but was unable to test the overnight Asia lows still in place at 1.8624; a late rally was turned back from the 1.8680 area and the rate remains steady in the middle of the range.

Rate usually tracking GBP lower but unable to extend losses despite good selling. Russians and Swiss names buying on the dip; inside range day suggests rate is near a bottom. Model accounts selling in EURO and GBP traders say suggesting that the rate is vulnerable to a short squeeze.

Market is heavily short now so expect a rally. Larger names buying traders say. Likely the rate has flushed all longs. Macro accounts seen selling on the break Friday. Aggressive traders can buy this dip for a return to resistance although we were stopped out of first attempt at a long.

Rate continues to track Cable and vice-versa. Now that stops are cleared a rotation higher is coming. US data this week likely to be unfriendly so be ready for whipsaw.

Rate falls hard on dovish BOE report; highs ahead of there at 1.9038 suggesting bid interest was there but was panicked. Rate on two-year lows and is an excellent buy in my view.