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Talking Points

  • Strategy: Short, Stop: 1.5770 (Close), Target: 1.5450
  • Lack Of Reversal Signals Casts Risks Lower
  • Intraday Chart Casts Doubt On A Bounce

GBP/USD continues its descent with a void of bullish reversal signals keeping the immediate risk lower. The push past the 1.5790 target alongside a short-term downtrend has opened the prospect of a descent on the 1.5425 floor (the late August ’13 low).

GBP/USD: Eyes Further Declines Amid Absence Of Bullish Signals

GBP/USD Eyes Further Declines With Reversal Candlesticks Absent

Daily Chart - Created Using FXCM Marketscope 2.0, Volume Indicator Available Here

The four hour chart reveals a steady drift lower for the Cable with a lack of reversal signals. This suggests a corrective bounce over the session ahead is questionable.

GBP/USD: Steady Drift Lower Leaves Void Of Reversal Patterns

GBP/USD Eyes Further Declines With Reversal Candlesticks Absent

4 Hour Chart - Created Using FXCM Marketscope 2.0, Volume Indicator Available Here

By David de Ferranti, Currency Analyst, DailyFX

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