29 Oct 2013
GBP/USD takes off; 1.6050 target
FXstreet.com (Chicago) - GBP/USD fell to 1.6021 session lows losing 0.55% so far for a weekly decline of 0.70% ahead of Wall Street closing.
Fundamental data
In the UK, M4 money supply was 0.6%. Mortgage approvals were better than expected although net lending to individuals disappointed at 1.4B vs. expected 2.5B and past 1.6B.
GBP/USD Technical Levels
Price action reveals the pair finds ground after bouncing off 1.6021 session lows. With primary and secondary trends confirming a bearish move, the rally that started last July seems to be coming to an end. Extending the bearish channel after reaching the 1.6250 zone several times, the pair is offered at 1.6046 and oscillates between the supports aligned at 1.6018 (October 14th highs), 1.5951 (October 14th lows) followed by 1.5916 (October 15th lows) and the resistances set at 1.6085 (October 28th lows), 1.6125 (October 23rd lows) ahead of 1.6179 (October 21st highs).
Fundamental data
In the UK, M4 money supply was 0.6%. Mortgage approvals were better than expected although net lending to individuals disappointed at 1.4B vs. expected 2.5B and past 1.6B.
GBP/USD Technical Levels
Price action reveals the pair finds ground after bouncing off 1.6021 session lows. With primary and secondary trends confirming a bearish move, the rally that started last July seems to be coming to an end. Extending the bearish channel after reaching the 1.6250 zone several times, the pair is offered at 1.6046 and oscillates between the supports aligned at 1.6018 (October 14th highs), 1.5951 (October 14th lows) followed by 1.5916 (October 15th lows) and the resistances set at 1.6085 (October 28th lows), 1.6125 (October 23rd lows) ahead of 1.6179 (October 21st highs).