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GBP/JPY Presents Scalping Opportunity Ahead Of BoE Rate Decision

By John Rivera, Currency Analyst
09 December 2009 15:37 GMT

Key Technical Levels

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The 50.0% Fibo level of 118.82-163.03 looms as staunch support at 140.95 and a test of the technical level could lead to a period of consolidation as we have seen on a prior occasion. However, traders must be aware that a bearish breakout or a bullish reversal are also possible scenarios.

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Quantitative Metrics

A widening Bollinger Band width and a rising ATR are major red flags for scalpers and speak of the recent volatility the pair has seen. A one week implied volatility reading of 17.90 is the highest of the pairs listed below. Therefore, the pair may be a risky target following the pending event risk.

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09 December 2009 15:37 GMT