GBP/USD Analysis: a lot more upside than downside for this major pair [Video]

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The market has seen a recovery out from the lowest levels since 2016, with the price recovering back above the daily Ichimoku cloud to take the immediate pressure off the downside. Ultimately, only back below the bottom of the daily Ichimoku cloud would compromise the more constructive outlook for the major pair. Next key resistance comes in the form of the 2019 from March around 1.3380. Setbacks should ideally be well supported ahead of 1.2400.

In this analysis, we take a look at GBPUSD each day, highlighting all of the need to knows for anyone looking to extract up to date information on the major levels and relevant trends, both short term and longer-term. The analysis is designed for the trader, investor and even those simply holding Pounds or US Dollars, looking for an idea of where they may want to consider making that next conversion.

The GBPUSD update is new each day and is presented with an added layer of animation, in an effort to make the analysis as engaging as possible, while also communicating the message with respect to key trends and levels in an easy to understand, seamless manner with great value add to all.

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