Talking Points
- GBP/USD weekly opening range in focus
- Immediate short bias at risk heading into U.K. & U.S. event risk
- Updated targets & invalidation levels
GBPUSD 30min
Chart Created Using FXCM Marketscope 2.0
Technical Outlook: Sterling has set a simple weekly opening range just below the March high-day close at 1.4472 and we’ll be looking for a break to validate our near-term bias. Keep in mind we have UK industrial / manufacturing production numbers tomorrow, followed by the BoE & U.S. retail sales later in the week – so the docket favors volatility in this pair.
From a trading standpoint, the move off parallel resistance noted last week remains in focus and I would be looking for support heading into the lower median-line parallel (blue) / 1.4296-14305. A topside breach of the opening range would shift the near-term focus higher targeting 1.4528 & the monthly open / February high-day close at 1.4580/88. Keep in mind that ultimately we would be looking to sell a rebound with our broader focus weighted to the short-side sub 1.4664/83. A break lower targets subsequent support objectives at the 61.8% retracement at 1.4196.Continue tracking this setup and more throughout the week-
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- A summary of the DailyFX Speculative Sentiment Index (SSI) shows traders remain net long the pound - the ratio stands at +1.18 (54% of traders are long)- weak reading
- Open interest is 1.4% higher than yesterday and 1.7% above its monthly average.
- Ratio has been positive since 5/5 – (high in price was on 5/3)- Keeps focus lower, corrective action (rallies) to be sold
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Relevant Data Releases This Week
Other Setups in Play:
- AUD/CAD Into Key Support- Monthly Opening Range In Focus
- EUR/USD Approaching Initial Support- Levels to Watch for NFPs
- GBP/USDReversal Approaching Initial Support Targets
- NZD/USD Fails at 2016 High Ahead of Labor Report- Bearish Sub 7025
- USD/CAD Outside Day Reversal Off Key Support- Long Scalps in Play
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---Written by Michael Boutros, Currency Strategist with DailyFX
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