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GBPUSD TECHS: Bulls Remain In The Driver’s Seat

GBPUSD TECHS
  • RES 4: 1.3629 2.236 proj of the Jun 27 - Jul 17 - Aug 8 price swing
  • RES 3: 1.3527 2.00 proj of the Jun 27 - Jul 17 - Aug 8 price swing
  • RES 2: 1.3500 Round number resistance
  • RES 1: 1.3430 High Sep 25
  • PRICE: 1.3337 @ 08:50 BST Sep 26
  • SUP 1: 1.3249/3202 Low Sep 23 / 20-day EMA
  • SUP 2: 1.3052 50-day EMA 
  • SUP 3: 1.3002 Low Sep 11 
  • SUP 4: 1.2890 Low Aug 19  

GBPUSD started strong Wednesday before fading through the London close. The recent move higher resulted in a climb above key resistance at 1.3266, the Aug 27 high. This breach confirmed a resumption of the medium-term uptrend. Note too that moving average studies are in a bull-mode position, reflecting a clear uptrend. Scope is seen for a climb towards the 1.3500 handle next. Initial firm support is 1.3202, the 20-day EMA.     

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  • RES 4: 1.3629 2.236 proj of the Jun 27 - Jul 17 - Aug 8 price swing
  • RES 3: 1.3527 2.00 proj of the Jun 27 - Jul 17 - Aug 8 price swing
  • RES 2: 1.3500 Round number resistance
  • RES 1: 1.3430 High Sep 25
  • PRICE: 1.3337 @ 08:50 BST Sep 26
  • SUP 1: 1.3249/3202 Low Sep 23 / 20-day EMA
  • SUP 2: 1.3052 50-day EMA 
  • SUP 3: 1.3002 Low Sep 11 
  • SUP 4: 1.2890 Low Aug 19  

GBPUSD started strong Wednesday before fading through the London close. The recent move higher resulted in a climb above key resistance at 1.3266, the Aug 27 high. This breach confirmed a resumption of the medium-term uptrend. Note too that moving average studies are in a bull-mode position, reflecting a clear uptrend. Scope is seen for a climb towards the 1.3500 handle next. Initial firm support is 1.3202, the 20-day EMA.