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FxWirePro: Cable struggles at the 1.55 handle, bullish bias on breaks above

After two consecutive sessions of losses, GBP/USD spot is recovering lost ground and remains on track to challenge 1.5500 the figure
 

  • But strong resistance for the pair is located by cloud base at 1.5491, breaks beyond could take the pair to 1.5650 levels 
     
  • Upmoves remain capped amid broad based US dollar rebound as risk-sentiment returned with higher European indices and upbeat China data
     
  • However, Techs point higher, 10 DMA has crossed over 20 & 200 day moving averages from below, reinforcing bullish bias
     
  • Immediate resistance is located at 1.5481/1.5487 (Today's High & Oct 16 High), followed by 1.5493 (100-DMA) and then 1.5513 (high ) 
     
  • On the flipside, a breach of 1.5415 (55-DMA) could take the pair to 1.5107 (low Oct 1) and then 1.5089 (low May 5) in sight
     
  • Next important data releases from UK will be Retail Sales for Sept (due Thursday), while US NAHB index due today followed by Lacker's speech will be in focus for direction

 

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