GBP/USD Continues Downtrend, Aligns with Supply ForecastGBP/USD has extended its decline after reaching our predicted supply area, as outlined in our previous analysis. (Link below.)
Prolonged Downtrend Expected
The current trend suggests that the price may continue to fall over the next few months, potentially reaching the demand area around 1.24 before experiencing a new bullish impulse. This aligns with our forecast, anticipating a bearish phase until October.
Anticipation of Monetary Policy Announcements
Traders are awaiting key monetary policy announcements from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday and the Bank of England on Thursday. These events are expected to inject fresh volatility into the market, possibly pushing GBP/USD even lower.
Market Sentiment and Indices
Meanwhile, the UK's FTSE 100 Index has dipped by 0.3%, while US stock index futures are trading marginally higher, reflecting a cautious market stance.
Strategy and Outlook
Given these conditions, we maintain our bearish outlook and continue to hold our short position, anticipating further downward movement in GBP/USD.
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Hedge Funds' Sterling Bet: A Risky Gamble?A surge in bullish bets on the British pound sterling by hedge funds and other asset managers has ignited concerns about a potential market upheaval. Aggressive positioning on the currency has reached a 10-year high, leaving it vulnerable to a sharp correction should the Bank of England (BoE) decide to cut interest rates this week.
The data, sourced from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, reveals a dramatic increase in net-long positions on sterling over the past month. This bullish sentiment has been fueled by a combination of factors, including relatively high interest rates, signs of economic improvement, and the perceived stability of the UK government. As a result, the pound has gained nearly 1% against the US dollar since the start of the year and reached a one-year high earlier this month.
However, the market's optimism may be misplaced. The BoE's monetary policy decision on Thursday remains a significant uncertainty, with market pricing indicating an equal chance of a rate hike or a cut. If the central bank opts to lower interest rates to stimulate economic growth, it could have a severe impact on the pound.
The heightened bullish sentiment among investors has created a scenario where even a hint of dovishness from the BoE could trigger a rapid unwinding of positions and a sharp decline in sterling.
The potential for a significant market correction has prompted concerns among analysts and investors. Some argue that the current level of bullishness is excessive and that the market is underpricing the risk of a rate cut. They caution that a sudden shift in sentiment could lead to significant losses for those holding long positions on the pound.
As the market awaits the BoE's decision, volatility is expected to remain high. The outcome of the meeting will undoubtedly have far-reaching consequences for the pound and the broader global financial markets. If the central bank surprises the market with a rate cut, it could be a wake-up call for investors who have become overly complacent about the currency's prospects.
Ultimately, the recent surge in bullish sterling bets highlights the inherent risks of relying on market consensus. While past performance is not indicative of future results, the current level of optimism surrounding the pound raises questions about the sustainability of the currency's strength. As the old adage goes, "buy low, sell high," but in this case, investors may be finding themselves on the wrong side of the trade.
GBP/USD to Track 100-MA Slope? GBP/USD to Track 100-MA Slope?
On Wednesday, GBP/USD traders will focus on the UK's July Manufacturing and Services PMI, expected to show slight increases.
Although, more significant events will come from the U.S., including the annualized Q2 2024 GDP and the PCE Price Index.
The Fed's preferred inflation gauge likely cooled in June, suggesting its efforts to curb prices are working, potentially paving the way for rate cuts in September.
Markets expect the Fed to maintain the federal funds rate next week but anticipate a cut in September, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tool.
GBP/USD extends the decline from the monthly high (1.3045), pulling the Relative Strength Index (RSI) back from overbought territory. It found support after briefly easing below 1.29 and may track the positive slope in the 100-period SMA.
CABLE #GBPUSD Can push into 1.40 zone on Risk off moveExpect continued #DXY weakness and corresponding risk on moves across the board
The Pound is a good example that has already triggered a Bullish upside move.
Yet still has decent room to move on up.
#GOLD #BTC #STOCKS can continue ripping with the tailwinds of #Dollar softness.
GBPNZD - The Correction Is ImminentGBPNZD has shown an impressive rally in recent weeks.
Bearish divergences are now all too obvious, and retailer sentiment is also very bullish - a combination that warns bulls to be cautious.
We are trying to position ourselves in the market with a short and benefit from a very attractive RRR of around 2.6:1.
EURGBP Double ScenrioHello traders
Regarding the daily chart we are in a bearish channel, a upward reaction to the bottom of the chart was seen however 0.8490 was a strong zone that coincide with middle of channel and make prices lower!!
Mid term channel is bullish and we are around bottom of the channel, ready tp goes higher!
Regarding the current chart while the general trend is bearish we are bullish again! ready to jump up from bottom of the channel
Overall chance of rise is a little more
Bullish scenario will be activated after breaking the purple line
Bearish scenario will be activated after breaking the zone
Bulls powers: bottom of all three channel, reaction to the recent zone and bullish mid-term channel
Bears powers: short-term and long-term channels are bullish and we see a strong reaction to the long-term channel.
GBPUSD Outlook: Upside Potential and Critical Support LevelsGBPUSD – technical overview
Signs have emerged of the market wanting to put in a longer-term base after collapsing to a record low in September 2022. The door is now open for the next major upside extension towards the 2023 high at 1.3143. Any setbacks should be well supported ahead of 1.2000.
R2 1.2894 – 8 March/2024 high – Strong
R1 1.2861 – 12 June high – Medium
S1 1.2740 – 4 July low – Medium
S2 1.2668 – 3 July low – Medium
GBPUSD – fundamental overview
The Pound slumped on Tuesday after retailers reported slower sales. Meanwhile, the Labour government's immediate push for an increase in the minimum wage was also seen steepening the Gilt curve. Absence of first tier data on Wednesday’s calendar will leave the focus on another round of Fed Chair testimony and some Fed speak.
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GBP/JPY H4 | Bullish uptrend to continue?GBP/JPY is falling towards a pullback support and could potentially bounce off this level to climb higher.
Buy entry is at 205.144 which is a pullback support.
Stop loss is at 203.77 which is a level that lies underneath a pullback support and the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level.
Take profit is at 206.67 which is a pullback resistance level.
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Is It End Road for the BEARS...?Hey Guys!
On the larger timeframe of the Monthly, Weekly and Daily, we see this market is bearish.
Over the past few days leading into weeks, we have seen the market gravitate to the north to reach higher prices. We are tempted to believe that all of that bullishness was to drive the market into our expected bullish reversal zone.
Market price is currently inside our Daily zone. We are looking to see reversals.
Where that happens, we will look to trade bearish.
In the unlikely event that the market breaks our zone and clears our protected high, we will deem come to the conclusion that the bearish of the daily chart is over, and we will look to trade Bullish on the Daily.
Until then, we will hold on to our bearish perspective.
GBPUSD H8 - Sell SignalGBPUSD H8
Converse to AUDUSD analysis above. We also have the likes of GBPUSD here in front of us, where we have seen a rejection from 1.28500 price, a half number acting as resistance. If we look to the left on this chart, on June 12, you'll notice and aggressive selloff. This formed an attractive area of supply.
We have a few confluence in and around this 1.28500 price, so it's certainly a zone to keep an eye on for USD strength resumption. A double top on 1.28500 could be a great sell signal.
Are We Bearish on the 4 Hour Chart...?On the lower timeframe, we have seen a great deal of bullishness. But all of this bullishness on the lower timeframe of the 1 hour has been seen as a move to drive the market into our earlier marked out 4 hour reversal zone.
Market is currently in our reversal zone, and we are seeing some signs of reversals. We will wait for a confirmation of the reversal to enable us jump in on it.
It is expected that our zone will hold, the market will reverse, and we will see lower prices printed.
Our target on the downside is the 4 hour liquidity target at 1.06657
GBP/AUD H4 | Bearish Momentum PersistsGBP/AUD is rising towards a pullback resistance and could potentially reverse off this level to drop lower.
Sell entry is at 1.9042 which is a pullback resistance and the presence of the bearish Ichimoku cloud highlights the bearish momentum.
Stop loss is at 1.9090 which is a level that sits above the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level and a pullback resistance.
Take profit is at 1.8909 which is a multi-swing-low support.
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Oh boy!Inverse HS not confirmed in the monthly timeframe. The markets are doing very scary moves in stocks and forex. Something big is happening. Looks like is going to break out a downtrend from 2015!!!!!. I'm already all-in in AUSUSD but I can't miss this one. I'm transferring more funds to forex account. I hate cash lol.
GBP/USD Weakens Amid Caution Ahead of Fed Powell’s SpeechThe GBP/USD pair has retraced to 1.2618 against the US Dollar (USD) during Tuesday’s London session. The pair's weakness is attributed to risk aversion among market participants, driven by uncertainty ahead of Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming speech and the United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for June, scheduled for release on Friday.
From a technical standpoint, the GBP/USD pair is moving towards a clear support/Demand area around 1.2540, which appears to be its next target.
Powell is expected to provide crucial insights into when the central bank might begin lowering its key borrowing rates. This week, investors will closely monitor labor demand and wage growth data to determine if the Fed will consider reducing interest rates starting from the September meeting, as suggested by the 30-day Federal Fund futures pricing data from the CME FedWatch tool.
Given the current market conditions, we are anticipating a bearish continuation towards the Demand area around 1.2540. Once this level is reached, we will look for a potential long position from that area.
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GBP/JPY H4 | Bullish uptrendGBP/JPY could fall towards an overlap support and potentially bounce off this level to climb higher.
Buy entry is at 203.04 which is an overlap support that aligns with the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level.
Stop loss is at 201.85 which is a level that lies underneath a pullback support and the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level.
Take profit is at 204.25 which is a pullback resistance.
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GBPUSD 160 Pips Sell setup!! Must Watch!!Based on our technical analysis we are seeing massive rejection on the weekly timeframe
We see price has changed structure after the rejection and breaking the trendline, we had a nice pull back to 38.2 fib level and its In confluence with trendline as resistance
Please manager your risk!!
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GBP/JPY H4 | Falling to pullback supportGBP/JPY is falling towards a pullback support and could potentially bounce off this level to climb higher.
Buy entry is at 200.98 which is a pullback support.
Stop loss is at 199.89 which is a level that lies underneath a pullback support and the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level.
Take profit is at 202.70 which is a pullback resistance.
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Trading Forex/CFDs on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage can work against you.
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CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 68% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Stratos Europe Ltd, previously FXCM EU Ltd (www.fxcm.com):
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 73% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Stratos Trading Pty. Limited (www.fxcm.com):
Trading FX/CFDs carries significant risks. FXCM AU (AFSL 309763), please read the Financial Services Guide, Product Disclosure Statement, Target Market Determination and Terms of Business at www.fxcm.com
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ECB just cut... Is it BOE’s turn next week? The European Central Bank (ECB) initiated its cutting cycle last week on June 6. Expectations are that ECB policymakers are in no hurry to follow this first cut with a second one.
Next week, we will see how much of a hurry the Bank of England (BOE) is to follow the ECB.
A Reuters poll of 65 economists indicates the BOE is likely to wait until August to cut interest rates. The consensus had previously settled on a cut on June 20, so bear that in mind when taking their forecasts into account.
UK inflation eased to 2.3% in April, close to the central bank's 2.0% target, from a peak of 11.1% in October 2022. So why wouldn't the BOE cut rates this month? Well, wage and services inflation, both watched closely by the BoE, are still around 6%. The question that arises is how much the BOE weighs inflation in this sub-section of the economy against overall inflation.
On the GBP/USD chart, after reaching a three-month high, buyers were unable to keep the pair above 1,2800 to challenge the year-to-date (YTD) high of 1.2894. The next support level is possibly 1.2700.