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GBP/USD Price Analysis: Pound holds above 1.2400 ahead of FOMC

  • GBP/USD is trading in a small range ahead of the FOMC this Wednesday.
  • The level to beat for bulls the 1.2500 resistance. 
 

GBP/USD daily chart

 
The bullish recovery started mid-March stays intact as the spot consolidates above the 1.2300 figure but below the main SMAs on the daily chart ahead of the FOMC economic projections this Wednesday. 
 

GBP/USD four-hour chart

 
GBP/USD is trading above the main SMAs on the four-hour chart as the quote printed a strong base in April. However, bulls need a convincing break above the 1.2500 figure on a daily closing basis to open the doors to higher prices. On the flip side, support is expected to hold near 1.2400, 1.2300 and 1.2200 price levels. 
 
 
Resistance: 1.2500, 1.2600, 1.2700
Support: 1.2400, 1.2300, 1.2200
 
  

Additional key levels

 

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