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FxWirePro: GBP/USD gains upward traction as UK economy defies expectations with 0.1%

• GBP/USD strengthened  on Thursday    after data showed the British economy unexpectedly grew in the final quarter of last year.

• Britain's economy unexpectedly grew by 0.1% in the final quarter of last year, according to official figures released on Thursday.

• Economists had forecast a 0.1% contraction in British GDP for the quarter, but the economy was boosted by stronger-than-expected 0.4% growth in December.

• At GMT 10:26, The pound  was last  trading up 0.48% to $1.250  against US dollar.

•  Immediate resistance is located at 1.2554 (23.6%fib), any close above will push the pair towards 1.2616(Higher BB).

•  Support is seen at 1.2454(38.2%fib) and break below could take the pair towards 1.2271(50%fib).

Recommendation: Good to buy around 1.2480 with stop loss of 1.2400 and target price of 1.2550
 

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