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GBP/USD technical analysis: Cable is under bearish pressure near the weekly low

  • Earlier in the New York session, the preliminar US GDP (Gross Domestic Product) annulized came in as forecast  at 3.1% in the first quarter.
  • GBP/USD remains under heavy selling pressure as bears want a break below the 1.2600 handle.  

GBP/USD daily chart

GBP/USD is trying to stabilize above the 1.2600 figure while it is trading below its main simple moving averages (SMAs).  


GBP/USD 4-hour chart

Cable is trading below the main SMAs as the momentum is bearish in the medium term.


GBP/USD 30-minute chart

GBP/USD might be forming a bottom  above 1.2600 however the momentum stays bearish. Resistances are seen at 1.2630, 1.2670 and at the key 1.2700 level. A daily close below 1.2600 can potentially open the doors to a new bear leg to the downside.


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