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FxWirePro: GBP/AUD uptrend looks tired, but continues to hold

• GBP/AUD initially gained on Tuesday but longs ceded some ground after UK labour data. • UK unemployment rate rose by more than expected to 4.2% from 3.9%, also suggesting a loss of momentum in the jobs market. • Underl…

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FxWirePro: GBP/AUD uptrend looks tired, but continues to hold
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• GBP/AUD initially gained  on Tuesday but   longs ceded some ground after  UK labour data.

• UK unemployment rate rose by more than expected to 4.2% from 3.9%, also suggesting a loss of momentum in the jobs market.

• Underlying trend for the pair remains bullish. A break above 23.6%fib resistance might spur increased upside momentum.

• Technical signals show bullish momentum , the 9 SMA and 11 SMAs trend north, while RSI is heading up at 58.

• Immediate resistance is located at 1.9472 (23.6%fib), any close above will push the pair towards 1.9525 (March 6th high).

•,Strong support is seen at 1.9326 (38.2%fib) and break below could take the pair towards 1.9262 (SMA 9).

Recommendation: Good to buy around 1.9380, with stop loss of 1.9280 and target price of 1.9480

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