GBP/USD outlook shifted to neutral – UOB

Pablo Piovano FXStreet

FX Strategists at UOB Group have shifted their outlook on Cable to neutral from bearish in the near term.

Key Quotes

“Against our expectation, GBP took out the major 1.2300 resistance to hit a high of 1.2317 but the up-move was short lived. The rapid and sharp decline from the high appears to have scope to extend lower but at this stage, a sustained move below 1.2100 is not expected (the next support is near Wednesday’s low of 1.2035/40)”.

“GBP spiked above 1.2290 to touch a high of 1.2317 before dropping sharply to current level. The recent bearish phase has ended and the outlook for this pair is viewed as neutral for now. Further volatile trading is expected in the coming days, likely within a broad 1.2000/1.2300 range”.

Sell 40%

Buy 60%

Avg Sell Price 1.2214

Avg Buy Price 1.2125

Liquidity Distribution

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Pablo Piovano

FXStreet

Born and bred in Argentina, Pablo has been carrying on with his passion for FX markets and trading since his first college years.

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