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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 co…

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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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