On Wednesday, the GBP/USD reached the targeted weekly R1 simple pivot point at 1.3222. In addition, on Thursday morning, the currency exchange rate started testing the combined resistance of the medium channel down pattern and the pivot point. Future forecasts were based upon what would happen at the resistance levels. Economic Calendar On Thursday, the US Preliminary GDP and the US Unemployment
As forecast on Tuesday, the GBP/USD has passed the resistance of the technical levels that were located from 1.3110 to 1.3140. However, the breaking of the resistance levels did not result in the expected surge to the weekly R1 simple pivot point at 1.3220, as the 1.3160 level stopped the pair. Economic Calendar On Wednesday, at 12:30 GMT traders should watch the
The GBP/USD trades between the support line of the medium scale channel down pattern and the resistance of hourly SMAs and a weekly simple pivot point. In theory, the rate should eventually pass the resistance levels and surge. Economic Calendar As the last week of the month, the following week is expected to be a quiet one. However, there are events
On Monday, the GBP/USD traded near the 1.3100 level. By the middle of the day's GMT trading hours, the rate was expected to test resistance levels at 1.3140. In the meantime, the currency exchange rate revealed a medium scale channel down pattern. Economic Calendar As the last week of the month, the following week is expected to be a quiet one. However,
The GBP/USD recovered to the 1.3250 level. On Friday morning, it was expected that the currency exchange rate would test previous high levels. Namely, the 1.3265 mark should provide resistance to the currency pair. FOMC Meeting Minutes Volatility increased and USD gained strength against all other financial assets, following the FOMC Meeting Minutes release on Wednesday at 18:00 GMT. According to the
Due to the FOMC Meeting Minutes, the GBP/USD dropped and erased previous gains, as the US Dollar strengthened against all other assets. On Thursday, the rate had almost reached the 1.3050 level. Economic Calendar On Thursday, the weekly US Unemployment Claims are set to be published at 12:30 GMT. The event has caused minor moves throughout July. Click on the link below to
Not only did the rate reach the 1.3215 level and break it, the pair pierced the 1.3250 level on Wednesday morning. On Wednesday, the 1.3265 level provided resistance, as the pair began to consolidate its gains by trading sideways. Economic Calendar Despite the week having high impact events on the calendar, Dukascopy Analytics do not expect notable macroeconomic data caused moves. First of
On Tuesday morning, the GBP/USD currency exchange rate passed the resistance of the weekly R1 simple pivot point at 1.3152. Moreover, afterwards the rate confirmed the technical level as a support. In regards to the future, the rate has no resistance as high as the 1.3215 level, where three levels could provide resistance. However, the 1.3200 mark could slow down
Since late Friday trading hours, the GBP/USD has been testing support levels from 1.3080 to 1.3090. In regards to the near term future, the scenarios were based upon what would happen at the technical support cluster. Economic Calendar Despite the week having high impact events on the calendar, Dukascopy Analytics do not expect notable macroeconomic data caused moves. First of all, note that
The surge of the GBP/USD reached the 1.3120 level before starting a decline back to the hourly simple moving averages. On Friday, the currency exchange rate was bouncing around between the support of the 55-hour SMA and the 200-hour SMA. Economic Calendar The week will end with the US Retail Sales data release on Friday at 12:30 GMT. Despite the next week having
The recovery of the GBP/USD continues, as the rate was soon expected to reach the 1.3100 level. Moreover, the currency exchange rate had passed a strong resistance cluster from 1.3060 to 1.3080. On Thursday, the rate had no technical resistance as high as the weekly R1 simple pivot point at 1.3166. Economic Calendar On Thursday, the US Unemployment Claims data might affect
On Wednesday morning, the GBP/USD confirmed a medium scale channel up pattern. The pattern's lower trend line caused a surge to the technical resistance levels that were located near the 1.3070 mark. In theory, the pattern should cause a larger decline. However, there is a strong resistance cluster from 1.3070 to 1.3090. Economic Calendar On Wednesday, the UK GDP data, as well
On Monday, the rate passed the resistance of the 200-hour SMA and the weekly simple pivot point near the 1.3075 level. Afterwards, the rate was pushed down by the combined resistance of the 55 and 100-hour SMAs at 1.3100. By the middle of Tuesday's GMT trading hours, the rate remained below the 1.3100 mark. Economic Calendar On Tuesday, the US Core PPI
Since the middle of Friday's GMT trading hours, the GBP/USD has trade below the technical resistance of the 200-hour SMA. Moreover, on Monday, the SMA was being strengthened by the weekly pivot point at 1.3074. Economic Calendar The week ahead is going to be relatively calm on the economic calendar. Most of the events, that could impact the markets, are from
The GBP/USD exchange rate reversed south from the psychological level at 1.3180. It is likely that the rate could face the resistance of the 55- and 100-hour SMAs and trade downwards. Economic Calendar On Friday, the US Employment data set release could be in the spotlight. The release is scheduled to 12:30 GMT. The week ahead is going to be relatively calm on
The GBP/USD exchange rate raised to the 1.3180 level. It is likely that the rate could face the resistance area formed by the 2020 high and the weekly R1 in the 1.3213/1.3244 range. Economic Calendar The first week of August is going to be relatively busy on the economic calendar. On Thursday, the US Unemployment Claims data is going to be published at
The GBP/USD exchange rate touched the 1.2980 level, however, it reversed north. It is likely that the rate could gain support from the 55- and 100-hour SMAs and trade upwards. Economic Calendar The first week of August is going to be relatively busy on the economic calendar. On Wednesday, the US ADP Non-Farm Employment Change data is set to be issued at 12:15
The GBP/USD exchange rate is squeezed by the 55- and 100-hour moving averages, located circa 1.3050 and 1.3090 respectively. It is unlikely that the rate could decline below the weekly PP at 1.3013. Economic Calendar The first week of August is going to be relatively busy on the economic calendar. On Wednesday, the US ADP Non-Farm Employment Change data is set to be
The GBP/USD exchange rate failed to exceed the 1.3150 level. It is likely that the rate could gain support from the 100-hour SMA and the weekly PP at 1.3013 and trade sideways in the short run. Economic Calendar The first week of August is going to be relatively busy on the economic calendar. On Monday, the Institute for Supply Management is going to
The GBP/USD exchange rate continued to extend gains actively. During Friday morning hours, the rate was consolidating near the 1.3150 level. Economic Calendar The first week of August is going to be relatively busy on the economic calendar. On Monday, the Institute for Supply Management is going to publish the US ISM Manufacturing PMI survey results at 14:00 GMT. Additionally, the US ISM
The GBP/USD exchange rate exceeded the weekly R2 at 1.2992. It is likely that some upside potential could prevail in the market, as the rate is supported by the 55-hour SMA. Economic Calendar On Thursday, pay attention to the US Advance GDP and the weekly US Unemployment Claims that should be published at 12:30 GMT. Click on the link below to find
The GBP/USD exchange rate increased its gains and exceed the 1.2950 level. Meanwhile, note that the rate could face the resistance level formed by the weekly R2 at 1.2992. Economic Calendar Notable macroeconomic events are set to start with the biggest and most important of them all, the Federal Reserve is scheduled to make a Rate Statement and Rate Announcement on Wednesday,
The GBP/USD increased its gains and reached the 1.2900 level. The 1.2900 was tested three times before a decline began on Tuesday. However, by the middle of the day's GMT trading hours, the decline was stopped by the 1.2850 level. Economic Calendar Notable macroeconomic events are set to start with the biggest and most important of them all, the Federal Reserve is
By the middle of Monday's GMT trading hours, the pair had reached the 1.2880 level. Its surge was stopped by the resistance of the daily candle chart's channel up pattern's upper trend line. In theory, the rate should consolidate by trading sideways or declining. Economic Calendar Notable macroeconomic events are set to start with the biggest and most important of them all,