GBP/USD and crosses beaten up as Brexit looms

Ross J Burland FXStreet

Currently, GBP/USD is trading at 1.2384, down -0.54% on the day, having posted a daily high at 1.2464 and low at 1.2378.

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GBP/USD levels

Valeria Bednarik, chief analyst at FXStreet explained that the 4 hours chart shows that the price broke below its 20 SMA which lost its upward strength and veered lower around 1.2520. "Technical indicators have turned south, entering bearish territory or the first time in a week with sharp bearish slopes, favoring additional declines that can extend down to 1.2345, February monthly low and the 50% retracement of January's rally."

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Ross J Burland, born in England, UK, is a sportsman at heart. He played Rugby and Judo for his county, Kent and the South East of England Rugby team.

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