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Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast GBP/USD: Why Sterling is set to break higher after weathering negative factors

GBP/USD drops to one-week lows under 1.3875 amid a rally of USD

US dollar extends gains during the American session as US yields soar. Cable fails to hold to weekly gains, drops below 1.3900. The GBP/USD extended the decline to 1.3860, the lowest level in a week, on the back of a stronger US dollar across the board. The greenback started a rally after the release of the US official employment report that continues. NFP numbers came in above expectations and triggered a sell-off in Treasuries. Read more...

GBP/USD

Overview
Today last price1.3871
Today Daily Change-0.0059
Today Daily Change %-0.42
Today daily open1.393
 
Trends
Daily SMA201.3833
Daily SMA501.3927
Daily SMA1001.3923
Daily SMA2001.3754
 
Levels
Previous Daily High1.3949
Previous Daily Low1.3873
Previous Weekly High1.3984
Previous Weekly Low1.3737
Previous Monthly High1.3984
Previous Monthly Low1.3572
Daily Fibonacci 38.2%1.392
Daily Fibonacci 61.8%1.3902
Daily Pivot Point S11.3885
Daily Pivot Point S21.3841
Daily Pivot Point S31.3809
Daily Pivot Point R11.3962
Daily Pivot Point R21.3994
Daily Pivot Point R31.4038

GBP/USD Weekly Forecast: Why Sterling is set to break higher after weathering negative factors

GBP/USD has rocked and rolled in response to the BOE and Nonfarm Payrolls. UK GDP, US inflation and covid headlines are set to shake cable in the upcoming week. Early August´s daily chart is painting a mixed picture. The FX Poll is showing a bullish trend on all timeframes. Resisting gravity and set to skyrocket? GBP/USD has weathered hawkish tunes from the Fed, strong US jobs and BOE caution. Can it move higher now? The next moves hinge on critical US inflation figures, Britain's covid advantage and UK growth data. Read more...

GBP/USD Forecast: Bailey bails sterling out, Nonfarm Payrolls may test critical support

GBP/USD has weathered dollar strength after the BOE took a hawkish step. US Nonfarm Payrolls are left, right and center for markets. Friday's four-hour chart is showing bulls are in control, and where critical support awaits. Tip-toeing toward tightening – the Bank of England has indicated it is ready to "modestly" change its monetary policy, and that has eventually proved to be positive for the pound. A bigger test is due now. Read more...

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