Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.3018; (P) 1.3057; (R1) 1.3101; More….
GBP/USD’s rally continues today and reaches as high as 1.3139 so far. Intraday bias stays on the upside for 1.3149/74 resistance zone (38.2% retracement of 1.4376 to 1.2391 at 1.3149). At this point, we’d still expect strong resistance from there to limit upside, at least on first attempt. On the downside, below 1.3012 minor support will turn intraday bias back to the downside for 1.2814 resistance turned support first. However, firm break of 1.3149/74 will pave the way to 61.8% retracement at 1.3618.
In the bigger picture, whole medium term rebound from 1.1946 (2016 low) should have completed at 1.4376 already, after rejection from 55 month EMA. The structure and momentum of the fall from 1.4376 argues that it’s resuming long term down trend from 2.1161 (2007 high). And this will remain the preferred case as long as 1.3174 structural resistance holds. GBP/USD should target a test on 1.1946 first. Decisive break there will confirm our bearish view. However, sustained break of 1.3174 will invalidate this case and turn outlook bullish.
