GBP/JPY Price Analysis: Rises to test critical area at 156.00
|- Pound outperforms on Wednesday ahead of Bank of England announcement on Thursday.
- Yen under pressure amid higher US yields.
- GBP/JPY above the 20-SMA in 4-hour charts fails at 156.00.
The GBP/JPY gained momentum on Wednesday on the back of a stronger pound and a weak Japanese yen. The cross broke above 155.50 and jumped reaching at 155.90, a two-day high.
The rally lost momentum near 156.00 and the pound pulled back modestly. The intraday bias is still positive. GBP/HJPY is trading around two key levels: the 156.00 resistance and the 20-SMA in four-hour charts. If it manages to rise clear above 1256.00, the outlook would look brighter for the pound. The next resistance stands at 156.40.
If GBP/JPY is unable to regain 156.00 it will keep the cross in a bearish channel. A close below 155.00 should expose the weekly low at 154.62. Below the next support stands at 154.40.
GBP/JPY 4-hour chart
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers.