FxWirePro: GBP/AUD finds stiff resistance at 100-DMA at 1.7961, stay long on break above

GBP/AUD chart on Trading View used for analysis

• GBP/AUD edges lower from session highs at 0.7958, focus on May's no-confidence motion.
   
• Sterling keeps the bid tone after UK inflation data for the month of Dec met estimates.
   
• Data showed consumer prices rose at a monthly 0.2% and 2.1% from a year earlier.
   
• Further, market consensus expects May to pass today’s no-confidence vote.
   
• Also BoE's Carney expressed confidence that core of the UK financial system is resilient to shocks.
   
• GBP/AUD has broken past 200-DMA resistance and has paused shy of 100-DMA at 1.7961.
   
• Breakout at 100-DMA will see further upside in the pair. Next bull target lies at 61.8% Fib at 1.8147 ahead of trendline resistance at 1.82.

Support levels - 1.7892 (200-DMA), 1.7833 (5-DMA), 1.7789 (38.2% Fib)

Resistance levels - 1.7961 (100-DMA), 1.8147(61.8% Fib), 1.82

Recommendation: Stay long on break above 100-DMA at 1.7961, SL: 1.7830, TP: 1.8145/ 1.82

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