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Tranquil GBP/USD Ahead Of UK Data

Published 01/15/2013, 03:36 AM
Updated 01/01/2017, 02:20 AM
GBP/USD
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GBP/USD Open 1.6075 High 1.6156 Low 1.6030 Close 1.6072

On Monday GBP/USD decreased with 125 pips. The cable depreciated from 1.6156 to 1.6030 yesterday, in line with the negative money flow sentiment at below -18%, closing the day at 1.6072. Today the British pound is trading quietly, with movements in the lower half of yesterday's range for the time being.

On the 1-hour chart range trading has formed, while on the 3-hour chart quotes returned into the wide trading scope. First resistance is yesterday's peak at 1.6156. Break above it should extend the bullish movement further towards 1.6280. The nearest support level is yesterday's bottom at 1.6030. Going below it should extend British pound's reduction further down towards next downward objective 1.5905.

Today are UK HICP and HICP ex EFAT, Retail prices, RPI-X, and PPI Output and Input, all at 9:30 GMT.

Quotes are moving just below the close 20 and 50 EMA on the 1-hour chart, indicating slim bearish pressure. The value of the RSI indicator is negative and calm, MACD is negative and tranquil too, while CCI has crossed down the 100 line on the 1-hour chart, giving over all light short signals.

Technical resistance levels: 1.6156 1.6280 1.6414
Technical support levels: 1.6030 1.5905 1.5770
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