The GBP/JPY pared some of its gains after a massive jump yesterday. It hit an intraday high of 191.98 and is currently trading around 189.52. Intraday trend is bearish as long as resistance resistance 192 holds.
The UK Manufacturing PMI in February 2025 was 46.9, improved from the flash reading of 46.4, but still showing a sharp contraction in the sector, the biggest since December 2023. Output has fallen for four months running, coupled with steep falls in employment and backlogs. Rising energy and raw materials prices have driven input cost inflation upwards, which has led to the largest factory gate price increase since April 2023. The sub-50 PMI reading reflects bearish implications for the Pound Sterling.
Technical Analysis Points to Further Downside
The GBP/JPY pair is trading below 34 and 55 EMA (Short-term) and 200 EMA (long-term on the 4-hour chart, confirming a bearish trend. Immediate resistance is at 190.35, a breach above this level targets of 190.64/191/192. Any close above 192 in the 4-hour chart confirms further bullishness. Downside support is at 188 with additional levels at 187.65/187.25/186/185.
Market Indicators
CCI (50)- Neutral
Directional movement index - Neutral.
It is recommended to sell on rallies around 190 with a stop-loss at 192 for a TP of 185.
