GBP Technical Analysis

Talking Points:

• GBP/JPY Technical Strategy: Flat
• Support: 170.66, 169.55, 167.76
• Resistance: 171.56, 172.08, 172.45

The British Pound declined as expected against the Japanese Yen after putting in a bearish Evening Star candlestick pattern. Near-term support is at 170.66, the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement, with a break below that on a daily closing exposing the 76.4% level at 169.55. Alternatively, a reversal above the 50% Fib at 171.56 targets rising trend line support-turned-resistance at 172.08.

We will tactically opt to stand aside for now. While entering a short trade seems compelling, the weekly chart shows prices testing support in play since November 2013. Furthermore, our fundamental outlook leaves room for a GBP recovery this week. On balance, we will stand aside.




--- Written by Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist for DailyFX.com



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Talking Points:

• GBP/JPY Technical Strategy: Flat
• Support: 171.79, 171.26, 170.61
• Resistance: 172.64-83, 173.33, 174.01

The British Pound is attempting to overturn the down trend initiated against the Japanese Yen in early July above the 175.00 figure. Near-term resistance is in the 172.64-83 area, marked by the 38.2% Fibonacci expansion and a falling trend line. A break above that on a daily closing basis exposes the 50% level at 173.33. Alternatively, a turn below the 23.6% Fib at 171.79 opens the door for a test of the 14.6% expansion at 171.26.

Risk/reward considerations argue against entering long with prices in close proximity to resistance. On the other hand, the absence of a defined bearish reversal signal suggests taking up the short side is premature. We will remain flat for now.



--- Written by Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist for DailyFX.com



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Talking Points:

• GBP/JPY Technical Strategy: Flat
• Support: 172.64, 171.79, 171.26
• Resistance: 173.33, 174.01, 174.87

The British Pound launched upward against the Japanese Yen as expected, with prices touching the highest level in over a month. Near-term resistance is at 173.33, the 50% Fibonacci expansion, with a break above that on a daily closing basis exposing the 61.8% level at 174.01. Alternatively, a turn below the intersection of the 38.2% Fib and trend line resistance-turned-support at 172.64 opens the door for a test of the 23.6% expansion at 171.79.

Risk/reward considerations argue against entering long with prices in close proximity to resistance. On the other hand, the absence of a defined bearish reversal signal suggests taking up the short side is premature. We will remain flat for now.



--- Written by Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist for DailyFX.com



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Talking Points:

• GBP/JPY Technical Strategy: Flat
• Support: 172.39-64, 171.79, 170.64
• Resistance: 173.33, 174.01, 174.87

The British Pound pulled back after rebounding as expected against the Japanese Yen, testing the upswing’s guiding trend line. A daily close belowthe 172.39-64 area marked by a horizontal support shelf, a rising trend line and the 50% Fibonacci expansion exposes the 23.6% level at 171.79. Alternatively, a reversal above the 50% Fib at 173.33 clears the way for a challenge of the 61.8% expansion at 174.01.

Prices are too close to support to justify entering short from a risk/reward perspective. On the other hand, the absence of a defined bullish reversal signal suggests taking up the long side is premature. With that in mind we will remain flat for now.



--- Written by Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist for DailyFX.com



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Talking Points:

• GBP/JPY Technical Strategy: Flat
• Support: 171.47, 170.65-89, 170.17
• Resistance: 172.05, 172.52, 173.28

The British Pound turned lower anew against the Japanese Yen, overturning the rising trend carved out over the past three weeks. Near-term support is at 171.47, the 50% Fibonacci expansion, with a break below that on a daily closing basis exposing the 170.65-89 area marked by a rising trend line and the 61.8% level. Alternatively, a turn above the 38.2% Fib at 172.05 opens the door for a retest rising trend line support-turned-resistance at 172.52
The available trading range is too narrow to justify taking up a long or short position from a risk/reward perspective. With that in mind, we will continue to stand aside for the time being and wait for an actionable setup to present itself.



--- Written by Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist for DailyFX.com




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Talking Points

• GBP/USD Technical Strategy: Sidelines Preferred
• Dark Cloud Cover Receives Confirmation
• Bullish Engulfing Pattern Emerges On H4

GBP/USD remains in a congestion “zone” with a Dark Cloud Cover formation in the rearview mirror. The key reversal candlestick pattern has received confirmation from a successive down-day, which may herald a return to the recent lows near 1.5950. A more convincing close above the 1.6170 barrier would be required to negate the bearish reversal pattern and open the 1.6400 ceiling.

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The four hour chart paints a divergent picture to the daily. A Bullish Engulfing formation near the 1.6000 floor signals the potential for an advance over the session ahead. A break above the 1.6130 mark could clear the way for a push towards the recent highs near 1.6210.

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Talking Points:

• GBP/JPY Technical Strategy: Flat
• Support: 169.33, 167.72, 166.00
• Resistance: 170.50, 171.36, 172.21

The British Pound remains under pressure, with prices on pace to issue the lowest daily close in five months against the Japanese Yen. Near-term support is in the 169.33-44 area, marked by the September 8 low and the 76.4% Fibonacci expansion, with a break below that on a daily closing basis exposing the 100% level at 167.72. Alternatively, a reversal back above the 170.41-46 zone (August 15 low, 61.8% Fib) clears the way for a challenge of the 50% expansion at 171.36.

The available trading range is too narrow to justify a trade on the long or short side from a risk/reward perspective. With that in mind, we will remain on the sidelines for now until a more attractive opportunity presents itself.



--- Written by Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist for DailyFX.com




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Talking Points

• GBP/USD Technical Strategy: Sidelines Preferred
• Bullish Reversal Signal Finds Confirmation
• Doji On H4 Signals Indecision In Intraday Trade

GBP/USD continues its cautious recovery following the appearance of a Piercing Line pattern near its recent lows. Yet recent reversal patterns have seen a limited response from traders. Alongside a core downtrend some skepticism over further advance may be warranted. Selling interest is likely to be renewed at the 1.6170 ceiling. While a daily close below 1.5880 would potentially open the way for a descent towards the mid-September 2013 low near 1.5770.

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The four hour may already be warning of fading upside momentum for the Pound. A Doji formation near 1.6130 suggests reluctance from the bulls to lead the pair higher. Yet an absence of classic reversal signals leaves a pullback as questionable over the session ahead.

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Talking Points

• GBP/USD Technical Strategy: Shorts Preferred
• Harami Awaits Confirmation Near 1.5880
• H4 Chart Offered Early Hint At A Bounce

GBP/USD is poking above the 1.5880 mark in the wake of a Harami pattern. A close above the barrier would help confirm the key reversal formation and open the prospect of a more sustained recovery. Selling interest would likely be renewed at the 1.6170 ceiling. A slide back below 1.5880 would see the risks skewed towards the Mid-September 2013 low near 1.5770.

Harami Awaits Confirmation Near Key Barrier



The four hour chart offered an early bounce signal in the form of a Morning Star formation. With bearish patterns seemingly lacking a push higher over the session ahead may be achievable. Yet it should be monitored closely for signs of exhaustion that could be evidenced by Doji candlesticks.

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Talking Points

• Strategy: Short, Stop: 1.5770 (Close), Target: 1.5450
• Doji Suggests Bulls Reluctant To Return
• Short Body Candles Indicate Indecision

GBP/USD has posted a Doji on the daily, which does little to inspire confidence in the reversal signal offered by a Morning Star pattern. This leaves broader negative technical cues to linger. Further, the presence of a short-term downtrend puts the focus on 1.5585, which if broken may open the 1.5425 floor (the late August ’13 low).

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The four hour timeframe paints a similar picture to the daily. A medley of short body candles and Doji formations further indicates a lack of conviction amongst traders.

Medley Of Short Body Candles Indicates Indecision




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