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GBP/USD technical analysis: Cable challenges Wednesday’s highs near 1.2230 ahead of the FOMC meeting

  • GBP/USD is correcting the Boris Johnson-inspired selloff.  
  • Immediate support can be seen at 1.2190 and 1.2165 levels.
  • The FOMC meeting at 18:00 GMT can spark high volatility on the Cable.

 

GBP/USD daily chart

 
 
 
Cable is correcting some of the losses triggered by UK PM Boris Johnson in the first two days of the week. The prospect of a no-deal Brexit sent the Pound down across the board. Later on at 18:00 GMT, the FOMC meeting can cause high volatility. The Federal Reserve is expected to cut 25bps. The market will pay close attention to Fed’s Chairman Powell comments.  
 
 

GBP/USD 4-hour chart

 
GBP/USD broke above 1.2216 resistance as it is challenging the Wednesday high. The correction up can extend towards 1.2266 and 1.2291 according to the Technical Confluences Indicator.
 
 

GBP/USD 30-minute chart

 
Cable is trading above the 50/100 SMAs suggesting a correction up in the short term. Support can be seen at 1.2190, 1.2165, 1.2133 and 1.2100 according to the Technical Confluences Indicator.  
 
 

Additional key levels

 

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