FxWirePro: GBP/USD gains some upside momentum but still bearish
Thursday, August 18, 2016 1:45 PM UTC
- GBP/USD rose sharply on Thursday after UK retail sales data showed better than expected figures, apparently unaffected by Britain's vote to leave the European Union.
- However, the pair turned back in the early US session after failing to break resistance level 1.3174, as the pound ran out of strength against US dollar.
- The pair has to break resistance level at 1.3247 levels in order find any bullish momentum, unless until trend continues to be strongly bearish for this pair.
- To the upside, immediate resistance can be seen at 1.3174, a break above this level would expose the cable to next resistance level at 1.3247.
- To the downside immediate support can be seen at 1.3110, a break below at this level will open the door towards next level at 1.3050.
Resistance Levels
R1: 1.3174 (61.8% Retracement level)
R2: 1.3247 (June 28th high)
R3: 1.3300 (Psychological levels)
Support Levels
S1: 1.3110 (50% Retracement level)
S2: 1.3050 (38.2% Retracement level)
S3: 1.2975 (23.6% Retracement level)