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FxWirePro: GBP/AUD tests 1.79 handle, bias higher, 200W SMA at 1.8422 next bull target

GBP/AUD has hit 1.7908, levels unseen since July 2016, bias still bullish. The pair has pared some gains and is currently trading at 1.7780 levels. Price action extends 100W SMA break with a strong bullish bias, momentum…

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FxWirePro: GBP/AUD tests 1.79 handle, bias higher, 200W SMA at 1.8422 next bull target
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  • GBP/AUD has hit 1.7908, levels unseen since July 2016, bias still bullish.
     
  • The pair has pared some gains and is currently trading at 1.7780 levels.
     
  • Price action extends 100W SMA break with a strong bullish bias, momentum studies are highly bullish.
     
  • RSI on weekly charts shows strong momentum at 70 levels and is gaining traction.
     
  • Bulls now eye 38.2% Fib retrace of 2.2372 to 1.5789 fall at 1.8304 ahead of 200W SMA at 1.8422.
     
  • On the flipside, retrace below weekly 100-SMA could see weakness, scope then for test of 20-DMA at 1.7324.

Support levels - 1.7685 (5-DMA), 1.7574 (1H 200-SMA), 1.7503 (100W SMA)

Resistance levels - 1.79, 1.8304 (38.2% Fib retrace of 2.2372 to 1.5789 fall), 1.8422 (200W SMA)

Call Update: Our previous call (http://www.econotimes.com/FxWirePro-GBP-AUD-breaks-100W-MA-at-17501-bias-higher-stay-long-1031409) has hit all targets.

Recommendation: Book partial profits, trail stop loss to 1.76, hold for 1.80/ 1.83/ 1.8420.

FxWirePro Currency Strength Index: FxWirePro's Hourly GBP Spot Index was at 64.234 (Neutral), while Hourly AUD Spot Index was at -41.4869 (Neutral) at 1000 GMT. For more details on FxWirePro's Currency Strength Index, visit http://www.fxwirepro.com/currencyindex.

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