GBP/USD: Bull cross confirmed, focus on UK parliamentary vote on December election
|- A long-term bull cross seen on technical charts favors the upside in GBP/USD.
- Gains will likely remain elusive if the UK parliament rejects early election offer.
The path of least resistance for GBP/USD is on the higher side, according to a key technical indicator. Big gains, however, may remain elusive if the UK parliament again rejects Prime Minister Borish Johnson's December election offer.
Bull cross confirmed
The 50-day moving average has crossed above the 100-day moving average, confirming a bullish cross for the first time since February.
The crossover indicates a continuation of the recent rally from lows near 1.22 and so does the bull flag seen on the 4-hour chart.
Focus on UK political drama
The European Union on Monday granted a three-month Brexit extension and the UK parliament rejected Johnson's proposal for snap elections.
PM Johnson will call another vote on a December election Tuesday, which has a greater chance of success, as it would only need a simple majority to succeed – not two thirds as required in previous attempts, according to the BBC.
That said, Johnson would still need support from the Liberal Democrats and the Scottish National Party. The two parties have expressed willingness to support an early election if the PM satisfies three conditions: a no-deal Brexit is ruled out, there is no attempt to pass the PM's Brexit deal before the election and the election date is stipulated.
The British Pound will likely challenge recent highs above 1.30, as suggested by technical studies if the Parliament approves an early election. If the vote fails, then GBP may drop below support at 1.2788.
On the data front, the UK housing prices, Consumer Credit, Money Supply, and Mortgage Approvals are scheduled for release during the European trading hours. Across the pond, the focus will be on the US Consumer Confidence data and Pending Home Sales.
Technical levels
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.