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FxWirePro: GBP/USD retains bullish outlook with scope to target 1.3280 levels

The GBP/USD pair declined on Wednesday, as the pair attracted short selling interest after data showed new orders for U.S. manufactured capital goods rose for a second straight month in July. The pair declined to hit int…

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  • The GBP/USD pair declined on Wednesday, as the pair attracted short selling interest after data showed new orders for U.S. manufactured capital goods rose for a second straight month in July.
     
  • The pair declined to hit intraday low at 1.3167 after the data release, but recovered slightly towards 1.3205 in the early US session.
     
  • Further, downside is expected to be limited as the pound presents positive tone ahead of Fridays UK GDP data.
     
  • To the upside, the strong resistance can be seen at 1.3300, a break above this level would expose the pair towards next resistance level at 1.3330.
     
  • To the downside, immediate support can be seen 1.3163, a break below at this level will open the door towards next level at 1.3088.

    Resistance Levels

    R1:  1.3236 (38.2 % Retracement level)  

    R2: 1.3300 (Psychological levels)

    R3: 1.3330 (23.6 % Retracement level)

    Support Levels

    S1: 1.3163 (50 % Retracement level)       

    S2: 1.3088 (61.8 % Retracement level)   

    S3: 1.3030 (Aug 22nd lows)           

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