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Trend Structure in GBP/USD Remains Bearish

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The trend structure in GBPUSD remains bearish and last week’s move lower reinforces current conditions. Key support at 1.2487, the Nov 22 low, was pierced on Dec 20. A clear breach of this level would confirm a resumption of the downtrend and open 1.2446.

  • Bullish conditions in USDJPY remain intact and last week’s strong gains reinforce current conditions. The breach of 156.75, the Nov 15 high and a bull trigger, confirms a resumption of the uptrend and opens 159.45, the Jul 12 high.
  • The trend needle in AUDUSD continues to point south and the pair is trading closer to its recent lows.Recent weakness maintains the price sequence of lower lows and lower highs.
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The trend structure in GBPUSD remains bearish and last week’s move lower reinforces current conditions. Key support at 1.2487, the Nov 22 low, was pierced on Dec 20. A clear breach of this level would confirm a resumption of the downtrend and open 1.2446.

  • Bullish conditions in USDJPY remain intact and last week’s strong gains reinforce current conditions. The breach of 156.75, the Nov 15 high and a bull trigger, confirms a resumption of the uptrend and opens 159.45, the Jul 12 high.
  • The trend needle in AUDUSD continues to point south and the pair is trading closer to its recent lows.Recent weakness maintains the price sequence of lower lows and lower highs.