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GBPUSD Analysis: Balance of risk points higher, not lower [Video]

The major has been well supported on dips in 2019, but will need to hold up above 1.2400 on a weekly close basis, to keep the constructive outlook intact. If the market can hold up above 1.2400, it will set up a higher low above the +30 year low from 2016, ahead of the next major upside extension. If however the market puts in a weekly close below 1.2400, this will open the door for a retest of the sub-1.2000 2016 low.

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 major levels and relevant trends, both short term and longer-term. The analysis is designed for the trader, investor and even those simply holding Sterling (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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