Talking Points
- GBP/USD Technical Strategy: Shorts Preferred
- Plunge Leaves Bullish Reversal Signals Lacking
- H4 Harami Fails To Find Follow-Through
GBP/USD’s woes have worsened after an absence of bullish reversal candlesticks dashed hopes of a recovery for the pair. An Inverted Hammer formation now appears to be taking shape in intraday trade. This could offer a precursor for a corrective bounce if confirmed by the close of the current candle and an ensuing up-day. However, against the backdrop of a pronounced downtrend a sustained recovery may prove difficult.
GBP/USD: Descent Leaves Bullish Signals Lacking

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A Harami pattern suggested that the bears had lost momentum in intraday trade. Yet the key reversal pattern failed to find follow-through, which in turn casts some doubt over the potential for a recovery over the session ahead.
GBP/USD: Bears Lose Steam, Yet Recovery May Prove Difficult

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By David de Ferranti, Currency Analyst, DailyFX
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