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Chart of the day: GBP/USD

As North American traders stepped in today, the Cable looked set to challenge the 200dma and recent highs at 1.3830, then the pair was slammed down into North American trade. This keeps the 1.3830-1.3850 levels as critical resistance. But the ascending trend line formed from September 30th has come back into view and a move below the 1.3700 level would be very disappointing for the pair. Also take note, since the end of May the pair has been putting in lower highs which is a risk to any bullish view near term. 

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Blake Morrow

Blake Morrow

Forex Analytix

Blake Morrow spent most of his professional career as the Chief Currency Strategist for Wizetrade group for 15 years, and then the Senior Currency Strategist for Ally Financial after the acquisition of Tradeking which owned the Wizetrade Group.

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