GBP/USD Analysis by zForex Research TeamGBP/USD Recovers as Trump Pauses Tariffs, But Risks Persist
The British pound rebounded above $1.24 after falling to $1.225, following Trump’s deal with Mexico’s President Sheinbaum to pause tariffs for a month. Uncertainty remains as Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, 10% on China, and threatened the EU and UK. Growing trade tensions have fueled expectations of Bank of England rate cuts, with markets pricing in 81bps of cuts by December and a 95% chance of a 25bps cut to 4.5% this Thursday.
The first resistance level for the pair will be 1.2450. In the event of this level's breach, the next levels to watch would be 1.2500 and 1.2600. On the downside 1.2265 will be the first support level. 1.2100 and 1.1900 are the next levels to monitor if the first support level is breached.
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Fundamental Market Analysis for February 4, 2025 GBPUSDThe GBP/USD exchange rate experienced a decline following a series of tariff threats issued by US President Donald Trump. However, subsequent to the imposition of tariffs on Canada and Mexico being deferred by the Trump administration for a period of 30 days, global risk markets demonstrated a recovery. The likelihood of US tariffs on the UK remains low, and the cable strengthened to 1.24500 by the close of Monday's trading session.
The Bank of England (BoE) is scheduled to hold its next rate meeting later this week, and markets are largely anticipating the likelihood of another rate cut. The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to vote eight to one in favour of cutting interest rates by another quarter point to 4.5%, with one abstention in favour of keeping rates unchanged for another meeting.
On Friday, the release of the US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) is anticipated. The employment data is unlikely to have a significant impact this week. The US labour market is stable, with geopolitical headlines being the main focus this week.
Trading recommendation: We follow the level of 1.24000, when fixing below we consider Sell positions, when rebounding we consider Buy positions.
Levels discussed during livestream 3rd Feb 20253rd Feb 2025
DXY: If price stays above 109.30, could see it trade up to 110, beyond that 111
NZDUSD: Sell 0.5530 SL 25 TP 60
AUDUSD: Sell 0.6080 SL 30 TP 80
GBPUSD: Sell 1.2230 SL 40 TP 120 (hesitation at 1.2164)
EURUSD: Sell 1.0160 SL 50 TP 150
USDJPY: Buy 156 SL 35 TP 70
EURJPY: Sell 159.40 SL 50 TP 100
GBPJPY: Sell 191.70 SL 50 TP 110
USDCHF: Wait and look for reaction at 0.92 resistance level
USDCAD: Sell 1.4655 SL 50 TP 100
XAUUSD: Look for reaction at 2790 resistance (break upwards to 2812 on recessionary/reinflation/trade war fear) or reject down on DXY strength (inverse relationship)
GBPUSD H4 | Bearish Drop From 127.2%?Based on the H4 chart, the price is rising toward our sell entry level at 1.26079, which aligns with an overlap resistance zone and the 127.2% Fibonacci extension level. This level is expected to act as a potential reversal point in the bearish setup.
Our take profit is set at 1.23759, a pullback support level, where the price may find buying interest.
The stop loss is placed at 1.27281, an overlap resistance and above the 161.8% Fiboancci extension, providing room for price fluctuations while ensuring the bearish setup remains valid.
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GBPUSD Channel Down top rejection calls for selling.GBPUSD is trading inside a Channel Down and the price is testing its top again for the 4th time in 1 week.
This looks to us like December 17th, a rejection on the 0.5 Fib and MA200 (4h) that initiated a drop to the 1.5 Fib extension.
Trading Plan:
1. Sell on the current market price.
Targets:
1. 1.2110 (the 1.5 Fibonacci extension).
Tips:
1. The RSI (4h) of the rejection series is also identical to December's.
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Based on the analysis, the GBP/USD pair is expected to move in a bullish trend, with a 60% chance of an uptrend and a 40% chance of a downtrend. However, it's essential to monitor market news and events, as they can impact the pair's direction
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GBP/USD Longs from 1.22400 to fill market gapI expect GBP/USD to start the week with a bullish move, as price has gapped down significantly, altering my initial perspective from Sunday. This gap has also led to a break of structure to the downside.
Looking at the current price action, I’ve identified a clean 3-hour demand zone nearby. Price has already shown an initial bullish reaction from this level, but if it fails to hold, there is a deeper 4-hour demand zone where we could also expect a reaction.
Confluences for GU Buys:
- The price gap has left a significant imbalance that needs to be filled.
- Price is currently in a 3-hour demand zone that previously caused a Break of Structure (BOS),
making it a valid POI.
- There is a large pool of liquidity to the upside that needs to be taken.
- The setup aligns well with the DXY correlation.
Note: If price reacts as expected, I will look for potential shorting opportunities around the 1.2400 region, where a 2-hour supply zone is located.
Have a great trading week ahead, everyone!
GBP/USD Symmetrical Triangle Setup: Bullish Breakout?Here's an analysis based on the chart:
Key Observations :
1. **Bullish Triangle Pattern:**
- A symmetrical triangle or wedge is forming, suggesting potential consolidation before a breakout.
- The upward trendline indicates possible bullish momentum as price approaches a breakout point.
2. **Price Levels:**
- Resistance: 1.24860 (shown as the 1.13 Fibonacci extension level).
- Support: Around 1.24100, where price is currently hovering near the trendline.
3. **RSI (Relative Strength Index):**
- The RSI is above 50, which leans toward bullish momentum.
- Divergence may be forming as price action creates higher lows while RSI doesn't show the same strength.
4. **Candlestick Patterns:**
- Multiple rejections around support suggest buying pressure near the trendline.
Trading Implications:
1. **Bullish Breakout Setup:**
- If price breaks above 1.24860, it could signify a continuation to higher levels, potentially targeting a Fibonacci extension level beyond 1.25.
2. **Reversal or Bearish Setup:**
- If price fails to hold the ascending trendline, expect a move downward, potentially testing 1.23900 or lower.
Time to turn around? GBPUSD"That's GBP, the price go up if it's USD" = Central Cee, 21 Savage
Looks like these two rappers may be onto something here, reaching the 1.618 resistance, we may see the dollar rise against the pound again causing GBP to continue falling.
GBPUSD has currently pierced it's way out of the trend channel, let's see how this plays out.
Market Analysis: GBP/USD Falls Into The RedMarket Analysis: GBP/USD Falls Into The Red
GBP/USD failed to climb above 1.2500 and trimmed all gains.
Important Takeaways for GBP/USD Analysis Today
- The British Pound is showing bearish signs below 1.2400.
- There is a short-term declining channel forming with resistance near 1.2280 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD at FXOpen.
GBP/USD Technical Analysis
On the hourly chart of GBP/USD at FXOpen, the pair started a fresh decline from the 1.2470 zone. As mentioned in the previous analysis, the British Pound struggled to extend gains and declined below the 1.2360 support level against the US Dollar.
There was a clear move below the 1.2320 level. The pair even settled below the 1.2300 level and the 50-hour simple moving average. The pair tested the 1.2250 support zone.
A low was formed at 1.2249 and the pair is now consolidating losses. On the upside, the GBP/USD chart indicates that the pair is facing resistance near 1.2280 and a short-term declining channel. The next major resistance is near the 1.2320.
A close above the 1.2320 resistance zone could open the doors for a move toward the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.2471 swing high to the 1.2249 low at 1.2360.
Any more gains might send it toward the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 1.2471 swing high to the 1.2249 low at 1.2385. If not, the pair could resume its decline below 1.2250. On the downside, there is a key support forming near 1.2220.
If there is a downside break below the 1.2220 support, the pair could accelerate lower. The next major support is near the 1.2150 zone, below which the pair could test 1.2050. Any more losses could lead the pair toward the 1.2000 support.
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GBPUSDHey Traders, what you think of this trade?
Price had 61.8% retracement.
Will it Break the High and go bullish or Low and bearish. Think in probabilities.
My analysis on GBPUSD Buy with a micro lot for Long till 1.3000, Strict Risk 1:3.
Notes for Success:
Timeframes Matter: Align entry/exit with higher-timeframe trends.
Adapt: Adjust targets if volatility spikes (e.g., news events).
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GBPUSD H4 | Bullish Bounce Off Based on the H4 chart analysis, the price is approaching our buy entry level at 1.2235, which is a significant overlap support that aligns with the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement. This level presents a potential reversal point for the current downtrend.
Our take profit is set at 1.2372, near a strong pullback resistance level.
The stop loss is placed at 1.2104, swing low support level.
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Can Bulls Flip GU "On Its Head" @ 38.2% Level?Last week we saw FX:GBPUSD attempt to Break Above the 1.25 Resistance Zone that its been struggling with since November 2024 and was sent back down underneath following the Fed's decision to Hold Interest Rates.
We can see that Price so far seems to be following a Head & Shoulders layout where Price now is declining down to the Low that formed the "Left Shoulder" @ ( 1.23745 - 1.23518 )
What makes this Price Range so favorable is that if you take the Fib Retracement Tool from the Low of the "Head" @ 1.20991 to the 2nd Touch of the "Neckline" @ 1.25232, the 38.2 % Retracement Level lands right at the potential Support level of the "Left Shoulder"
-If Price finds Support at this level, we can suspect the Low to form the "Right Shoulder" then for Price to work back up to the "Neckline" for a Break and Close for Confirmation of Pattern to then look for more Buying Opportunities!
*Price Breaking and Closing the Neckline, signaling Confirmation of Pattern, will deliver a 90% Success Rate to the expected Bullish outcome.
*Watch for Increase in Volume after Price is Successfully Supported by Low of Left Shoulder and RSI to maintain Above 50!
Fundamentally,
GBP:
Final Manufacturing PMI - Monday
Final Services PMI - Wednesday
Construction PMI/Bank Rate - Thursday
USD:
ISM Manufacturing PMI - Monday
JOLTS - Tuesday
ADP Non-Farm Employment/ISM Services PMI - Wednesday
Unemployment Claims - Thursday
AVG Hourly Earnings/ADP Non-Farm Employment/Unemployment Rate - Friday
USD: The King is back!! Strong falls in all currency pairs!!!We start the month of February with a new DOLLAR STRENGTH! The reasons? Technically, the USD is clearly bullish, and if we add to that Trump's tariff war!, "White and in a bottle", USD, GOLD and JPY will be the winners in the face of the volatility that the markets will experience in the coming days.
If we analyze the GBPUSD PAIR in H4 time frame, we observe that technically it is bearish (Bear) since October 3, 2024.
On January 13 of this year it touched its annual low in the 1.21045 area, and from there it began to regain strength, reaching a 61.8% FIbonacci retracement, to the 1.125300 area. From there it began to fall again.
Today ALL CURRENCIES against the USD have opened with STRONG FALLS (except for the YEN (JPY)) and therefore, GBPUSD is falling sharply at this time.
--> Where is it now?
The situation is clear! We can now take advantage of any rise in the price of the GBPUSD to enter SHORT.
--> Only in GBPUSD?
No. Any currency PAIR against the USD (EXCEPT USDJPY) will lose strength, that is, we will ALWAYS go in favor of the USD!! For example:
--> Long in: USDCHF, USDCAD
--> Short in: EURUSD, GBPUSD, AUDUSD, NZDUSD
Greetings and ALWAYS WAIT FOR A REVERSE to enter IN FAVOR OF THE USD!!
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Bearish drop?The Cable (GBP/USD) has reacted of the pivot which is an overlap resistance and could drop to the 1st support?
Pivot: 1.2493
1st Support: 1.2162
1st Resistance: 1.2770
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GBP/USD - H1 Chart - Triangle Breakout (31.01.2025)The GBP/USD Pair on the M30 timeframe presents a Potential Selling Opportunity due to a recent Formation of a Triangle Breakout Pattern. This suggests a shift in momentum towards the downside in the coming hours.
Possible Short Trade:
Entry: Consider Entering A Short Position around Trendline Of The Pattern.
Target Levels:
1st Support – 1.2342
2nd Support – 1.2295
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USDCHF Support Bounce and Bullish OutlookUSD/CHF is currently trading at 0.91100, showing a strong support level. The expected target price is 0.94000, indicating a potential upside of 300+ pips. The price is bouncing well from a key support level, suggesting a bullish reversal. The support and resistance pattern is playing a crucial role in this setup. Traders anticipate that buyers will push the price higher toward the target. A sustained move above resistance may confirm further bullish momentum. Risk management is essential to handle potential reversals. Market conditions and news events should be monitored. A breakout above resistance can strengthen the bullish trend. Patience and discipline are key to executing this trade successfully.
Weekly FOREX Forecast Feb 3 - 7th.This is an outlook for the week of Feb 3 - 7th.
In this video, we will analyze the following FX markets:
USD Index
EURUSD
GBPUSD
AUDUSD
NZDUSD
CAD, USDCAD
CHF, USDCHF
JPY, USDJPY
The USD Index is reacting to the Monthly and Weekly Supply Zone. The week before last was an aggressive bearish candle, followed by last week retracement. Although the week ended with a bullish close, it inside Supply. We could see price resume the bearish reaction to the HTF Supply this week. This could mean the majors may see bullish weeks against the USD.
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