16 Feb 2016
GBP/USD: offered at confluence of Fibo levels, back to square one
The GBP/USD pair failed to take out 1.4516-1.4519 (23.6% of 1.5930-1.4079 + 38.2% of 1.5230-1.4079) and fell back to 1.4440; levels seen in early Europe.
Weak core inflation weighs
Sterling was offered after the data in the UK showed the core inflation weakened in January. The drop in the European equity markets also strengthened the offered tone around GBP.
The spot had jumped to 1.4516 levels ahead of the UK CPI after the latest Brexit poll revealed a clear majority in favor of keeping the EU membership. The US economic calendar is light; hence the pair is at the mercy of the broader market sentiment.
GBP/USD Technical Levels
The immediate support is seen at 1.4413 (previous day’s low), which if taken out shall open doors for a drop to 1.4383 (Feb 11 low). On the other hand, a break above immediate hurdle at 1.4443 (38.2% of 1.4079-1.4668) could see the spot test offers at 1.4493 (hourly 200-MA).
Weak core inflation weighs
Sterling was offered after the data in the UK showed the core inflation weakened in January. The drop in the European equity markets also strengthened the offered tone around GBP.
The spot had jumped to 1.4516 levels ahead of the UK CPI after the latest Brexit poll revealed a clear majority in favor of keeping the EU membership. The US economic calendar is light; hence the pair is at the mercy of the broader market sentiment.
GBP/USD Technical Levels
The immediate support is seen at 1.4413 (previous day’s low), which if taken out shall open doors for a drop to 1.4383 (Feb 11 low). On the other hand, a break above immediate hurdle at 1.4443 (38.2% of 1.4079-1.4668) could see the spot test offers at 1.4493 (hourly 200-MA).