Talking Points
- GBP/USD Technical Strategy: Sidelines Preferred
- Hanging Man Follow-Through May Be Limited
- Cues From Candlesticks On 4 Hour Chart Lacking
GBP/USD’s recovery has faltered with the emergence of a Hanging Man warning of a correction for the pair. Yet recent messy price action and a disdain of recent reversal signals suggests a dip may be shallow. A daily close below the 1.6270 floor would be required to indicate a more negative shift in sentiment and a possible revisit of the 2014 lows.
GBP/USD: Stumble Leaves A Hanging Man In Its Trail
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The four hour chart revealed signs of hesitation by the bulls near the 1.6400/7 ceiling. A medley of short body candles alongside a Doji formation suggested conviction was lacking to propel the Pound higher. At present a void of key reversal candlesticks leaves the currency lacking directional cues for the session ahead. This suggests awaiting a more constructive setup may prove a more prudent approach to playing the Sterling.
GBP/USD: Awaiting Directional Cues From Candlesticks
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By David de Ferranti, Currency Analyst, DailyFX
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