Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay opens the door to a second referendum, GBP/USD holds high ground

UK Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclays told members of Parliament that he does not think that a second referendum on Brexit is a good idea, as it will take the country to "square one." However, he said that this is only his personal view and that PM Theresa May will have discussions and see where they lead.

On Tuesday, May announced that she will try to break the logjam on Brexit by reaching out to the opposition. She will hold told with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn later today. Both politicians said they have not set pre-conditions to the talks.

In the meantime, centrist MPs continue pushing a bill that would force the government to seek a long extension and prevent a no-deal Brexit. The current default option is that the UK leaves the EU on April 12th.

GBP/USD continues trading in the upper 1.3100s, buoyed by May's new approach. Resistance is at 1.3220 and 1.3270. Support is at 1.3120.