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FxWirePro: GBP/USD outlook weaker on renewed downside pressure

GBP/USD pair slipped back towards 7-years low as fresh sell off resumed on Friday. Sterling lost ground against US dollar after data showed US economy grew at faster rate than expected in Q4. Currently the pair is tradin…

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FxWirePro: GBP/USD outlook weaker on renewed downside pressure
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GBP/USD pair slipped back towards 7-years low as fresh sell off resumed on Friday. Sterling lost ground against US dollar after data showed US economy grew at faster rate than expected in Q4.

  • Currently the pair is trading around 1.3930 levels , it is set to decline further towards 1.3900 and later 1.3850 level.
     
  • Technically in the 4 hour chart the 55, 30 and 20 MA depicts a clear bearish slope above the current price action, the RSI is indicating towards downside at 33.
     
  • To the upside, the strong resistance can be seen at 1.4000, a break above this level would expose the cable to next resistance level at 1.4027 levels.
     
  • To the downside strong support can be seen at 1.3911, a break below at this level will open the door towards next level at 1.3862.

    Recommendation: Go short around 1.3970, targets 1.3900, 1.3850, SL 1.4050

    Resistance Levels

    R1:  1.3965 (61.8 % Retracement level)

    R2: 1.4000 (Psychological levels)

    R3: 1.4043 (Daily high)

    Support Levels

    S1: 1.3911 (50 % Retracement level)

    S2: 1.3862 (38.2 % Retracement level)

    S3: 1.3800 (23.6 % Retracement level)

 

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