Trading Ideas GBP/USD

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:00:59 GMT

GBP/USD respects trend line

The pair has been declining by closely trailing the lower trend line of the channel down pattern. Throughout the first part of Wednesday's trading, the trend line kept the rate up. Economic Calendar This week, all attention will be on the US Core PCE Price Index release on Friday at 12:30 GMT. GBP/USD short-term view Eventually, the decline of the Pound against the US

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:36:40 GMT

GBP/USD respects pivot point

The GBP/USD has reached the support of the weekly S1 simple pivot point at 1.2170. Economic Calendar This week, all attention will be on the US Core PCE Price Index release on Friday at 12:30 GMT. GBP/USD short-term view A recovery from the 1.2170 level could encounter resistance in the 1.2200 mark and the 50-hour simple moving average near 1.2220. Higher above, note the

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:22:52 GMT

GBP/USD decline reaches 1.2200

This week, the Pound reached the 1.2200 mark and was set to decline further. Economic Calendar This week, all attention will be on the US Core PCE Price Index release on Friday at 12:30 GMT. GBP/USD short-term view The decline could look for support in the weekly S1 simple pivot point at 1.2170 and the lower trend line of the channel down pattern. In

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:54:23 GMT

GBP/USD trades in patterns

The GBP/USD bounced off the combined support of the weekly S2 at 1.2447 and the lower trend line of the channel down pattern. During the early hours of Friday's trading, the pair reached the upper trend line of the pattern near 1.2500 and appeared to have resumed the broader decline. Economic Calendar This week, notable events are over. Due to this reason,

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:26:33 GMT

GBP/USD reaches new support zone

The GBP/USD resumed its descent after the release of the better than expected US ISM Services PMI survey results. In the aftermath of the initial drop, it was spotted that the recent lower low and lower high levels can be connected to reveal support and resistance lines. At mid-day on Thursday, the rate was looking for support in the combination

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:13:01 GMT

GBP/USD remains near previous levels

The broader strength of the US Dollar has resulted in the GBP/USD pair passing below the 1.2548/1.2579 range. However, the event has not been followed by a larger decline of the rate. During Tuesday's European trading hours, the rate fluctuated around the pierced support zone, as if confirming it as resistance before resuming the broader decline. Economic Calendar Watch the US ISM

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:25:38 GMT

GBP/USD faces resistance at 1.2650

On Friday, the GBP/USD reacted to the strengthening of the US Dollar, which was caused by the US monthly employment data release. The decline of the pair eventually found support in the 1.2548/1.2579 range and started a recovery. By mid-Monday, the rate had reached the combined resistance of the 50, 100 and 200-hour simple moving averages near 1.2650. Economic Calendar Watch the

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:53:30 GMT

GBP/USD resumes broader decline

During the week of notable US data releases the GBP/USD surged to the resistance of the 1.2750 level. The resistance was enough to cause a decline, which on Friday was passing below the weekly simple pivot point at 1.2640. Economic Calendar Next week, watch the US ISM services PMI release on Wednesday at 14:00 GMT. Besides this release, there are no notable

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:35:40 GMT

GBP/USD trades above technical levels

The release of the US job openings data caused major USD weakness. On the GBP/USD charts it resulted in the rate breaking all resistance up to the 1.2650 level. On Wednesday morning, the pair was confirming the 1.2620 level as support. Economic Calendar On Wednesday, the US ADP Non-farm Employment Change number could impact the US Dollar's value at 12:15 GMT. However,

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:15:37 GMT

GBP/USD faces various resistance

During late Monday's trading, the Pound managed to recover against the US Dollar. However, it encountered resistance on Tuesday morning in the 100-hour simple moving average near 1.2630. The encounter turned into a decline. By the middle of the day, the rate had reached below the Monday's low level of 1.2565. Economic Calendar On Wednesday, the US ADP Non-farm Employment Change number

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 14:23:41 GMT

GBP/USD prior support turns into resistance

During the high volatility caused by Jerome Powell, the GBP/USD fluctuated between 1.2650 and 1.2550. During the event it was shown that the 50-hour simple moving average can act as resistance and the 1.2550 mark acts as support. On Monday, the moving average was keeping the rate down. Economic Calendar This week, on Tuesday the CB Consumer Confidence and JOLTS Job Opening

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:36:19 GMT

GBP/USD trades above 1.2600

Despite initially finding support in the 1.2620 level and afterwards surging up to 1.2725, during the second half of Thursday's trading the GBP/USD rate declined. By 18:00 GMT, the pair had reached below the 1.2620 level's support. At the time of analysis the pair was sharply heading to the 1.2600 mark. Economic Calendar On Friday, the top event of the week is

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:29:11 GMT

GBP/USD crashes to support due to PMIs

The release of the United Kingdom's Manufacturing and Services sector Purchasing Managers Indices has caused a major decline of the Pound's value. The survey results were expected to be low. However, the actual results were far below the already pessimistic expectations. On August 23, the data caused a decline, which pierced below a cluster of support levels near 1.2740. A decline

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:18:02 GMT

GBP/USD faces resistance of 1.2800 mark

On Tuesday morning, the GBP/USD pierced the resistance of the 1.2782/1.2792 range. However, the 1.2800 stopped the rate and forced it back down to the 1.2760 level. Economic Calendar On Wednesday, watch the UK Manufacturing and Services sector Purchasing Managers Index results. Survey results for are set to be released at 08:30 GMT. Later on, at 13:45 GMT, the US PMIs are scheduled

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 19:14:08 GMT

GBP/USD pierces support levels

The GBP/USD has shortly traded below the 1.2667/1.2685 range on Monday. However, the decline did not result in a broad descending of the pair, as support was found in 1.2620. On Tuesday, the pair had recovered and traded near 1.2750. The 50, 100 and 200-hour simple moving averages failed to stop the GBP recovery against the USD. Economic Calendar This week, watch

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:50:49 GMT

GBP/USD adjusts to US CPI and UK GDP

Initially, the US CPI was at the forecasts or slightly lower, which caused a drop of the US Dollar on Thursday at 12:30 GMT. However, then the markets realized that the data has showed first growth in 13-months. This caused a piercing of the resistance range and 1.2800 mark, before the pair started a decline. The decline passed below the previously

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 10:26:16 GMT

GBP/USD waits near 1.2750

The GBP/USD found support in the 1.2685/1.2695 range and the 1.2700 mark. Meanwhile, a resistance range has been spotted and marked at 1.2783/1.2793. Despite the updates, the rate remained near previous levels. Economic Calendar Watch out for the US Consumer Price Index at 12:30 GMT, on Thursday. The inflation data will reveal whether the Fed is managing to fight inflation or not.

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 10:53:23 GMT

GBP/USD approaches 1.2700 mark

The GBP/USD currency pair has encountered resistance in the descending 200-hour simple moving average near 1.2790. The event has resulted in a decline. On Tuesday morning, the pair was heading to the support of the 1.2700 mark. Economic Calendar Watch out for the US Consumer Price Index at 12:30 GMT, on Thursday. The inflation data will reveal whether the Fed is managing

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:07:29 GMT

GBP/USD remains near previous levels

In the aftermath of the GBP/USD surge, which was caused by the US employment data weakening the USD, the currency rate has been respecting round exchange rate levels. Namely, the pair has encountered resistance as it approached 1.2800 and support is found near 1.2700. Economic Calendar Watch out for the US Consumer Price Index at 12:30 GMT. The inflation data will reveal

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 11:23:38 GMT

GBP/USD recovers after BoE

In the aftermath of the Bank of England rate hike, the Pound recovered against the US Dollar. The recovery appears to have been stopped by the weekly S1 simple pivot point at 1.2740. By mid-Friday, the pair was trading just above the support of the 1.2700 mark. Economic Calendar On Friday, at 12:30 GMT, the US employment data will impact the USD

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:19:13 GMT

GBP/USD reacts to rate hike

The Bank of England has just now increased its Official Bank Rate from 5.00% up to 5.25%. The move was expected by the financial markets. As a result of the policy change the value of the Pound initially reacted with a downwards move, before returning to previous levels. The members of the monetary policy committee voted as follows. Eight members

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:36:22 GMT

GBP/USD decline respects pivot point

The GBP/USD ended its sideways consolidation with a decline. By mid-Tuesday, the decline had reached below the 1.2750 level and had almost touched the weekly S1 simple pivot point at 1.2740. Economic Calendar On Thursday, watch out for the Bank of England's expected rate hike at 5.25%. It is possible that not only the GBP pairs, but other financial instruments could adjust

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:38:47 GMT

GBP/USD consolidates near 1.2850

The GBP/USD currency exchange rate has been trading around the 1.2850 mark since mid-Friday. Support is found in the 1.2830/1.2840 range and the 50-hour simple moving average. Resistance is provided by the 1.2870/1.2890 zone, which is strengthened by the weekly simple pivot point at 1.2868 and the 100 and 200-hour simple moving averages. Economic Calendar This week, the rate could be impacted

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 09:32:51 GMT

GBP/USD approaches 1.3000 mark

The Federal Reserve hiked just 0.25% that were expected. Moreover, follow up comments by the head of the Federal Reserve have been perceived by the markets as dovish for the USD. Namely, the US Dollar's value and demand for it will not grow due to monetary tightening, as the Fed remains indecisive and "data dependant." The GBP/USD reacted to the weakness

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