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Technical Analysis – GBPUSD Daily: uptrend continues; possibly eyeing 3-year high at 1.6740
January 22, 2014 10:08 amVideo
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As can be seen from the chart, the pound has performed particularly strongly against the US dollar during the last 6 months following the 1.47 low in early July 2013.
Following a 2-year high at 1.6592 on the first trading day of 2014 (January 2nd), the pound has corrected somewhat, making a low just above 1.63. It has since rebounded, topping 1.65 following supportive economic data in the form of stronger-than-expected retail sales data and lower-than-expected unemployment.
On the downside, there are plenty of support points. Firstly, the 50-day moving average is at 1.6335 and the average was tested with success on January 17. Secondly, there is a support zone around 1.6255, as this level presented resistance on two occasions back in the autumn of 2013.
Finally, there is the November 2013 low of 1.5853 and a break below that would almost certainly break the 200-day moving average also and put the entire up move of the pound into serious question.
Current price action is significantly higher than the 200-day moving average which suggests that the up move – although strong – could be overextended.
On the upside, there is the high of 1.6592 of January 2nd and then the 3-year high around 1.6740.
The RSI is looking bullish at 61.5 and trending higher.
Overall the technical picture for the pound is positive and further gains are possible looking ahead.
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