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GBPUSD TECHS: Bearish Outlook Intact

GBPUSD TECHS
  • RES 4: 1.2607 High Dec 30
  • RES 3: 1.2597 50-day EMA     
  • RES 2: 1.2398 20-day EMA 
  • RES 1: 1.2322 High Jan 10 
  • PRICE: 1.2211 @ 06:11 GMT Jan 17
  • SUP 1: 1.2100 Low Jan 10 and the bear trigger 
  • SUP 2: 1.2087 0.764 proj of the Sep 26 - Nov 22 - Dec 6 price swing
  • SUP 3: 1.2037 Low Oct 4 ‘23 and a key support 
  • SUP 4: 1.2000 Psychological round number      

The trend direction in GBPUSD remains down and short-term gains are considered corrective. Recent weakness has confirmed a resumption of the downtrend and marks an extension of the price sequence of lower lows and lower highs. Note too that moving average studies are in a bear-mode position, highlighting a dominant bear trend. Sights are on 1.2087 next, a Fibonacci projection. Initial firm resistance is at 1.2398, the 20-day EMA.

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  • RES 4: 1.2607 High Dec 30
  • RES 3: 1.2597 50-day EMA     
  • RES 2: 1.2398 20-day EMA 
  • RES 1: 1.2322 High Jan 10 
  • PRICE: 1.2211 @ 06:11 GMT Jan 17
  • SUP 1: 1.2100 Low Jan 10 and the bear trigger 
  • SUP 2: 1.2087 0.764 proj of the Sep 26 - Nov 22 - Dec 6 price swing
  • SUP 3: 1.2037 Low Oct 4 ‘23 and a key support 
  • SUP 4: 1.2000 Psychological round number      

The trend direction in GBPUSD remains down and short-term gains are considered corrective. Recent weakness has confirmed a resumption of the downtrend and marks an extension of the price sequence of lower lows and lower highs. Note too that moving average studies are in a bear-mode position, highlighting a dominant bear trend. Sights are on 1.2087 next, a Fibonacci projection. Initial firm resistance is at 1.2398, the 20-day EMA.