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Cable turns south after weaker British dataBritish data on Friday 13 December were pretty roundly disappointing: monthly GDP for October, industry and manufacturing all contracted against expectations for growth. Current estimates suggest that the Bank of England (‘the BoE’) will hold rates on 19 December and cut only three times in 2025, so it’s moderately likely that the BoE will remain at least one step higher than the Fed until next summer. It’s possibly questionable whether 13 December’s reaction to the data was justified, since overall fundamentals for cable seem to be stronger than for euro-dollar. The volume of selling hasn’t increased significantly in recent days, so the price might need to bounce slightly before another serious attempt on $1.25 or lower. The upside seems to be limited, though: $1.28 looks like an important resistance and the price is very close to overbought based on the slow stochastic. Volatility and volume will probably remain subdued until the central bank’s meetings, but from 18 December they’re likely to increase sharply. The next direction might become clearer then as the dust settles after banks’ news on consecutive days.
by Exness_Official
Cable turns south after weaker British dataBritish data on Friday 13 December were pretty roundly disappointing: monthly GDP for October, industry and manufacturing all contracted against expectations for growth. Current estimates suggest that the Bank of England (‘the BoE’) will hold rates on 19 December and cut only three times in 2025, so it’s moderately likely that the BoE will remain at least one step higher than the Fed until next summer. It’s possibly questionable whether 13 December’s reaction to the data was justified, since overall fundamentals for cable seem to be stronger than for euro-dollar. The volume of selling hasn’t increased significantly in recent days, so the price might need to bounce slightly before another serious attempt on $1.25 or lower. The upside seems to be limited, though: $1.28 looks like an important resistance and the price is very close to overbought based on the slow stochastic. Volatility and volume will probably remain subdued until the central bank’s meetings, but from 18 December they’re likely to increase sharply. The next direction might become clearer then as the dust settles after banks’ news on consecutive days. This is my personal opinion which does not represent the opinion of Exness. This is not a recommendation to trade.
by Michael_Stark_Exness
GBPUSD Wave Analysis 12 December 2024 - GBPUSD reversed from resistance level 1.2780 - Likely to fall to support level 1.2635 GBPUSD currency pair recently reversed down sharply from the resistance level 1.2780 (which reversed the price for the last 5 consecutive trading sessions) standing close to the 50% Fibonacci correction of the downward impulse from November. The downward reversal from the resistance level 1.2780 started the active minor impulse wave 1, which belongs to the higher impulse wave (1). Given the multi-month downtrend, GBPUSD currency pair can be expected to fall further to the next support level 1.2635 (low of the previous wave (B) from the end of November and the target for the completion of wave 1).
Short
by FxProGlobal
GBPUSD LONG Smart Money Concepts (SMC)In modern trading, especially within the Smart Money Concepts (SMC) methodology, terms such as Order Blocks, Imbalances, Breaker Blocks, and Inverted FVG (Fair Value Gaps) are widely used. Below is a detailed explanation of each: --- 1. Order Blocks An Order Block is a zone on the chart where large institutional investors have left "traces" of their operations, meaning a place where there was a concentration of buying or selling activity. It is typically the last candle before a significant price movement. Bullish Order Block: The last bearish candle before a strong upward movement. Bearish Order Block: The last bullish candle before a strong downward movement. How to use: Price often returns to order blocks before continuing the trend. Order blocks are used as potential entry or exit zones. Example: If the market is falling and a sharp reversal upwards begins, the last red candle before this rise is the bullish order block. --- 2. Imbalances An Imbalance is a zone on the chart where demand and supply were sharply uneven, creating "gaps" in the market structure. These zones are often referred to as FVG (Fair Value Gaps)—an area between the wicks of the first and last candles of three consecutive candles, where the middle candle does not overlap with the first or third. It is believed that the market tends to fill these gaps, meaning the price often returns to these zones before continuing its movement. How to use: Imbalances can serve as a reference for identifying potential retracement zones. Enter a position when the gap is filled. Example: In an uptrend, if the price rises sharply, creating a gap between the wicks of candles, traders can expect the price to return to this area. --- 3. Breaker Blocks A Breaker Block is a zone that forms when the market breaks a key support or resistance level and begins moving in the opposite direction. They appear where an order block was "broken." Breaker Blocks indicate that the previously dominant trend has been broken, and the market is preparing for a new movement. They can also be used to filter valid order blocks. How to use: After an order block is broken, the former support/resistance zone can serve as an entry point after a retest. Used to identify trend reversals. Example: In an uptrend, if the price breaks below the previous bullish order block, it becomes a bearish breaker block. --- 4. Inverted FVG (Inverted Fair Value Gap) An Inverted FVG is a zone where the market provides excessive liquidity in the opposite direction, creating an opportunity for "smart money" to trap traders in the wrong movement. An Inverted FVG occurs when the market "absorbs" liquidity, making traders believe the trend is continuing, but it is actually a manipulation before a reversal. It is used to analyze price manipulation and find entry points against the "trap." How to use: Enter after the price has covered the FVG zone and confirmed a reversal. Inverted FVGs often appear in zones that collect stop losses.
Long
by Tonksovave
GBPUSD (1W) HIGH-RISK OPPORTUNITY, UPTREND📈GBPUSD: A High-Risk Uptrend Retracement The GBPUSD pair is currently undergoing a high-timeframe downtrend. However, we’re observing a short-term retracement to the upside . While this may offer potential trading opportunities, it’s crucial to approach this market with caution. ⚠️ Holding a Long Position above 1.3559 is HIGH-RISK Key Levels to Watch: SLO2 @ 1.3652 ⏳ RESISTANCE @ 1.35874 SLO1 @ 1.3458 ⏳ TP4 @ 1.3359 TP3 @ 1.3005 TP2 @ 1.2776 TP1 @ 1.2445 BLO1 1.2107 ⏳ BLO2 1.1900 📈 Risk Warning: Holding a long position above 1.3559 is considered high-risk due to the underlying downtrend. Please exercise prudent risk management and consult with a financial advisor if necessary. Stay tuned for further updates as the market evolves.
Long
by ProfessorCEWard
GBPUSD - Dollar, waiting for the release of the CPI index?!The GBPUSD currency pair is located between EMA200 and EMA50 in the 4H timeframe and is moving in its upward channel. The continuation of the trend of this currency pair will depend on the maintenance or failure of this channel. If the upward trend continues due to the release of today's economic data, we can see a supply zone and sell within that zone with a suitable risk reward. In case of channel failure and downward correction, you can buy this currency pair within the specified demand zone. According to a new report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, consumer inflation expectations in the United States showed some changes in November compared to October. One-year inflation expectations rose to 3%, up from 2.9% last month. Additionally, three-year inflation expectations reached 2.6%, slightly higher than the 2.5% recorded in October. Five-year expectations also edged up from 2.8% to 2.9%. The Federal Reserve’s survey indicates that participants anticipate a decline in costs for gasoline, rent, and food over the coming year. Expectations about future government borrowing have also dropped significantly. The report further highlights that many respondents are optimistic about their financial situation improving next year. This positive outlook has reached its highest level since February 2020. Janet Yellen, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, has warned that Donald Trump’s tariff plans could disrupt prior efforts to curb inflation and lead to higher consumer prices. Speaking at the Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council, she stressed that broad tariffs could increase costs for American consumers and businesses dependent on imports. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar has performed impressively this year, supported by strong economic conditions. However, Morgan Stanley analysts, including David Adams, caution that holding long positions on the dollar may now be a mistake as the currency faces downside risks. Bloomberg reports that while efforts to combat inflation have been largely successful, lingering price pressures could undermine confidence in further interest rate cuts. Reuters has reported that the Bank of England intends to maintain its cautious stance and keep interest rates steady. Simultaneously, the European Commission has advised EU member states against granting the UK greater access to the bloc’s electricity market. This recommendation comes despite warnings from the energy sector about higher costs for consumers and slower progress toward green energy transitions. In a policy document outlining the EU’s stance on future negotiations with the UK, the European Commission emphasized that the principle of “limited choice” should also apply to electricity trade. The document noted that the UK’s decision not to rejoin the single market has restricted deeper cooperation in the energy sector, and partial participation in this market would neither benefit the EU nor align with the European Council’s guidelines. In October, British and European energy companies called for a revision of post-Brexit energy trade arrangements to establish a “green energy hub” in the North Sea. They warned that the current framework is not only inefficient but also jeopardizes shared commitments to generate 310 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2050. On Monday, the U.S. and UK announced a fresh wave of sanctions targeting what they described as the illicit gold trade. The UK claimed that this trade finances Vladimir Putin’s war efforts in Ukraine and fuels corruption. The British government froze the assets of four individuals accused of gold smuggling, as well as another individual who had purchased over $300 million worth of Russian gold, generating revenue for the Russian government. In a statement, the UK’s Foreign Office said: “Illicit gold trade is an attack on the legitimate trade of a valuable commodity, fueling corruption, undermining the rule of law, and enabling human rights abuses, including child labor.”
Long
by Ali_PSND
The BoE's interest rate cut path is becoming unclear. Bloomberg Economics reports that the Bank of England (BoE) is unlikely to keep cutting interest rates after 2025 due to an overheating economy and the risk of rising inflation. While BoE Governor Bailey anticipates four 25bp cuts next year, markets are skeptical about the central bank's ability to further reduce rates without igniting inflation. GBPUSD continues its uptrend, holding above the trendline. Both EMAs widen the gap, indicating a bullish momentum. If GBPUSD holds above the trendline, the price could gain upward momentum toward the resistance at 1.2850. Conversely, if GBPUSD breaks below the trendline, the price may retreat to the support at 1.2715, where EMA78 coincides.
by inkicho_exness