Market Analysis: GBP/USD Recovers
Market Analysis: GBP/USD Recovers
GBP/USD is attempting a recovery wave above the 1.2950 resistance.
Important Takeaways for GBP/USD Analysis Today
- The British Pound is attempting a fresh increase above 1.2950.
- There is a key rising channel forming with support near 1.2980 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD at FXOpen.
GBP/USD Technical Analysis
On the hourly chart of GBP/USD at FXOpen, the pair declined after it failed to clear the 1.3120 resistance. As mentioned in the previous analysis, the British Pound even traded below the 1.3000 support against the US Dollar.
Finally, the pair tested the 1.2910 zone and is currently attempting a fresh increase. The bulls were able to push the pair above the 50-hour simple moving average and 1.2950. The pair even climbed above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.3071 swing high to the 1.2907 low.
On the upside, the GBP/USD chart indicates that the pair is facing resistance near 1.3015. It coincides with the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.3071 swing high to the 1.2907 low.
The next major resistance is near 1.3040. A close above the 1.3040 resistance zone could open the doors for a move toward 1.3070. Any more gains might send GBP/USD toward 1.3120.
On the downside, there is a key support forming near a rising channel at 1.2980. If there is a downside break below 1.2980, the pair could accelerate lower. The first major support is near the 1.2940 level.
The next key support is seen near 1.2910, below which the pair could test 1.2880. Any more losses could lead the pair toward the 1.2845 support.
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GBP/USD is attempting a recovery wave above the 1.2950 resistance.
Important Takeaways for GBP/USD Analysis Today
- The British Pound is attempting a fresh increase above 1.2950.
- There is a key rising channel forming with support near 1.2980 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD at FXOpen.
GBP/USD Technical Analysis
On the hourly chart of GBP/USD at FXOpen, the pair declined after it failed to clear the 1.3120 resistance. As mentioned in the previous analysis, the British Pound even traded below the 1.3000 support against the US Dollar.
Finally, the pair tested the 1.2910 zone and is currently attempting a fresh increase. The bulls were able to push the pair above the 50-hour simple moving average and 1.2950. The pair even climbed above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.3071 swing high to the 1.2907 low.
On the upside, the GBP/USD chart indicates that the pair is facing resistance near 1.3015. It coincides with the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.3071 swing high to the 1.2907 low.
The next major resistance is near 1.3040. A close above the 1.3040 resistance zone could open the doors for a move toward 1.3070. Any more gains might send GBP/USD toward 1.3120.
On the downside, there is a key support forming near a rising channel at 1.2980. If there is a downside break below 1.2980, the pair could accelerate lower. The first major support is near the 1.2940 level.
The next key support is seen near 1.2910, below which the pair could test 1.2880. Any more losses could lead the pair toward the 1.2845 support.
This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only. It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.
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