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FxWirePro: GBP/USD skids as dollar rebounds broadly after US GDP data

• GBP/USD dipped below the 1.3200 level on Thursday as the dollar strenthed across the board  after data  showed US economy grew slightly faster than expected in the second quarter.

• Thursday's data showed that US GDP  grew at an annualized rate of 3.0% in the second quarter, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis's second estimate.

• In a separate report, initial jobless claims decreased by 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 231,000 for the week ending August 24.

• GBP/USD 's focus is on 38.2%fib support, a break below will accelerate losses.

•   Immediate resistance is located at 1.3277( 23.6%fib), any close above will push the pair towards 1.3300( Psychological level).

•  Strong support is seen at 1.3157(38.2%fib) and break below could take the pair towards 1.3051 (50%  fib).

  Recommendation: Good to sell  around 1.3190, with stop loss of 1.3260 and target price of 1.3120.
 

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