The GBP/USD eventually passed above the 1.2780/1.2795 range, the 1.2800 mark and the weekly R1 simple pivot point at 1.2812. Moreover, the rate had shortly traded above the August high level of 1.2819. However, the pair appears to have overextended its move, as on Thursday morning it retraced to the 1.2780/1.2795 range where it was looking for support. Economic Calendar There are
It has been spotted that since late Friday's trading, the GBP/USD currency pair has been finding support in the 50 and 100-hour simple moving averages. Meanwhile, on Wednesday the 200-hour SMA caught up to the pair from below. Economic Calendar There are no notable events scheduled for the holiday week. GBP/USD hourly chart analysis In the case of the moving averages pushing the rate
The 1.2750 level held and caused a decline of the Pound. Moreover, the decline was massively impacted by the lower than expected UK Consumer Price Index release. Namely, markets expected annual inflation to be down from 4.6% to 4.3%, but the actual number was 3.9%. The major decline of inflation signals that the central bankers of the United Kingdom could
Unexpectedly to our analysts, the GBP/USD found support in the 1.2630 level. The pair did not even approach the 1.2590/1.2610 range. The event is attributed to the major strength that the range showed during the first half of December. The following recovery eventually reached the 1.2750 mark that acted as resistance and by the end of Tuesday's trading a decline had
The GBP/USD declined on Friday and the move extended on Monday. It has been observed that resistance is found in the 1.2700 mark. Support is provided by the weekly simple pivot point at 1.2656, the 1.2650 level and the 100-hour simple moving average close below these levels.Our traders were 61% since Friday. It is assumed that most have their positions
On Thursday, at 12:00 GMT, the United Kingdom's central bank announced the Official Bank Rate and released the Monetary Policy Summary. As forecast by the market consensus, the bank kept the rate at 5.25%. In the meantime, the Monetary Policy Committee was expected to vote with two members voting for an increase and seven for keeping the rate intact. However,
The GBP/USD surged due to the Fed rate comments. The pair moved above the 1.2590/1.2610 range and confirmed it as support two times by mid-Thursday. Meanwhile, the Bank of England was set to release its rate, which was set to remain unchanged. Due to this reason, forecasts are made pre-event. Economic Calendar After the US reveal their policy, the rest of the
Like the rest of the markets, the GBP/USD pair waits for the release of the US Federal Reserve rate announcements at 19:00 GMT. Previously, it was expected that the pair would trade between the resistance zone at 1.2590/1.2610 and a support range at 1.2500/1.2515. In the meantime, note that the Tuesday's volatility was caused by the US CPI release, which showed
Prior to the Friday's release of US employment data, the GBP/USD confirmed a resistance zone at 1.2590/1.2610. The zone caused a decline to the support of the 1.2545/1.2550 range. Afterwards, the US data strengthened the US Dollar, which resulted in the pair touching the support of the 1.2500 mark. However, by mid-Monday, the pair had recovered and once again tested the
The GBP/USD currency exchange rate has found support in the 1.2545/1.2550 zone. It has resulted in a recovery that has managed to break the resistance of the December channel down pattern. However, as the 50-hour simple moving average approached the pair, it acted as resistance. Economic Calendar On Friday, watch out for the US employment data release. The release is bound to
The Pound has made three attempts to move above 1.2720. All of these attempts failed. This week, the rate appeared to have started a decline, as on Wednesday it moved below 1.2600.Meanwhile, it has been observed that Dukascopy traders were positioned short for the decline.Economic Calendar On Friday, watch out for the US employment data release. The release is bound to
The GBP/USD surge has paused due to additional strength of the US Dollar. Namely, the higher than expected Wednesday's reveal of US GDP has strengthened the US Dollar and forced the pair to trade sideways. It has been spotted that the trading occurs between the resistance of the weekly R2 simple pivot point and support of the weekly R1 simple
The GBP/USD gained additional support from the 50-hour simple moving average and extended its surge. The surge eventually hit the resistance of the weekly R2 simple pivot point at 1.2724 that combined with the fundamental background started a consolidating decline. Namely, the markets wait for the US GDP release at 13:30 GMT, due to which profits from the long positions
The GBP/USD currency exchange rate has continued to benefit from the broader weakness of the US Dollar. Most recently, the pair managed to reach above the 1.2600 mark. On Monday the 1.2600 mark was confirmed as support. On Tuesday, the rate was approached by the additional support of the 50-hour simple moving average. Economic Calendar On Wednesday, at 13:30 GMT, the US
The GBP/USD currency exchange rate has continued to benefit from the broader weakness of the US Dollar. Most recently, the pair managed to reach above the 1.2600 mark. Economic Calendar On Wednesday, at 13:30 GMT, the US Preliminary quarterly GDP is expected to impact the financial markets through the value of the US Dollar. On Thursday, the publication of the US Core
After the UK PMI caused jump, the GBP/USD consolidated and traded near 1.2530. However, on Friday morning, the pair started to surge, as by mid-day the weekly R1 to simple pivot point's resistance was being tested at 1.2575. Economic Calendar Next week, the EUR/USD could react to the publication of the German and Spanish Consumer Price Indices on Wednesday morning. On Wednesday,
The GBP/USD eventually ended sideways trading and declined. Meanwhile, 66% of Dukascopy traders were shorting the pair and had close by stop losses.However, the sharp decline quickly found support in the 1.2450 level and a recovery started. Since 68% of pending orders in the 100-pip range were to buy, it is assumed that most traders took profits or were stopped
The currency exchange rate has remained below the resistance of the 1.2550 mark. Meanwhile, on Wednesday the pair appeared to have confirmed the 1.2505/1.2510 range as support.Meanwhile, traders have continued to open short positions throughout the week. However, it has been spotted that they have large amounts of buy orders close by, which could be stop losses or buy to
The GBP/USD rate has moved above the resistance of the 1.2505/1.2510 range. However, by mid-Tuesday, the 1.2550 level was observed to have acted as resistance to the currency rate. Economic Calendar This week, the financial markets could adjust to the publication of the US Federal Reserve Federal Open Market Committee Meeting Minutes publication on Tuesday at 19:00 GMT. However, the impact of
The GBP/USD currency pair jumped last week due to the publication of lower than expected US inflation data. The surge stopped just above the 1.2500 mark, before a consolidation down to 1.2400 occurred. Most recently, the pair made another attempt to pass the resistance zone at 1.2505/1.2510. Economic Calendar This week, the financial markets could adjust to the publication of the US
It has been observed that the GBP/USD currency pair has been respecting the support and resistance of the 1.2300, 1.2250 and 1.2200 levels. Meanwhile, moving average provide lesser impact on the rate. Due to this reason it is assumed that round exchange rate levels are set to continue to impact the pair. Economic Calendar On Tuesday note the US Consumer Price Index
The pair has found support near the 1.2250 level. Meanwhile, resistance appears to be provided by the 1.2300/1.2310 range. Economic Calendar On Friday morning, at 07:00 GMT watch the publication of the UK Gross Domestic Product data. The markets expect the data to reveal a stagnation on a month on month basis and a decrease of GDP on a quarterly basis. The
The GBP/USD currency pair encountered resistance in the 1.2430 level and started a decline. By mid-Wednesday, the pair's decline had reached the 1.2250 level. Economic Calendar On Friday morning, at 07:00 GMT watch the publication of the UK Gross Domestic Product data. The markets expect the data to reveal a stagnation on a month on month basis and a decrease of GDP
The GBP/USD has reacted to the Federal Reserve Rate Hike and Fed Press Conference with a surge. However, the moves have been consistent with notable levels. Namely, the pair respects the support of the 1.2100 mark and the resistance of the 1.2200 level. Meanwhile, the weekly simple pivot point acts as support and resistance at 1.2159. Economic Calendar On Thursday, the Bank