FxWirePro: GBP/USD drops below 1.2250, scope for further downside
Wednesday, December 28, 2016 3:18 PM UTC
- GBP/USD declined on Wednesday as sterling was under steady pressure as the UK government heads into negotiations on its EU exit.
- A stronger U.S. dollar also added losses for the Sterling as the dollar firmed on upbeat economic data and increased expectation that Federal Reserve will raise interest rate next year.
- Further upside for this pair is expected to be limited as strong resistance level at 1.2315 is set to limit upside and bring decline towards lower levels.
- To the upside, immediate resistance can be seen at 1.2256, a break above this level would expose the cable to next resistance level at 1.2315 levels.
- To the downside strong support can be seen at 1.2195, a break below at this level will open the door towards next level at 1.2117.
Resistance Levels
R1: 1.2256 (50% Retracement level)
R2: 1.2315 (61.8 % Retracement level)
R3: 1.2380 (Dec 22nd high)
Support Levels
S1: 1.2195 (38.2 % Retracement level)
S2: 1.2117 (23.6 % Retracement level)
S3: 1.2065 (Oct 25th lows)