"GBP/JPY Locking in a Horizontal Standoff''The GBP/JPY pair has been gaining momentum after carving out a solid double bottom around the 184.0 mark, bolstered further by a correction in the yen, which in turn was spurred by the dollar’s unexpected reaction to the U.S. interest rate cuts.
Despite this recent strength, a decline could still unfold as the pair approaches the critical resistance range of 192-193.5. Several underlying factors play a role here: Japan remains committed to tightening its monetary policy to stabilize its currency, while the dollar may continue to weaken as traders absorb the impact of the U.S. rate cuts. This confluence of factors may weigh on JPY’s strength and shape a medium-to-long-term strategy for the pair.
From a technical standpoint, I’m anticipating a potential false breakout or rejection from the 192-193.5 resistance zone, which could trigger a move downwards toward key liquidity levels.
Key resistance levels to watch are 191.4, 193.48, and 193.97, while support stands at 190.5 and 186.7. However, should the bulls manage to secure a foothold above 193.97, a fresh bullish impulse could ignite, as the overall technical and fundamental landscape remains on edge.
The tension in the current environment suggests that while a downward move is likely, a breakout above the top resistance could open the door for further upward momentum.
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