GBP/USD Weekly Price Forecast – British Pound Has Strong Week

The British pound has rallied significantly during the week, reaching towards the 1.2350 level. This is an area that shows up a lot on shorter-term charts, as both support and resistance. If we can continue to grind higher from here, and we very well could, then the 1.25 level becomes in focus. That area I think would continue to cause significant resistance, so pay attention to that level if we get there, as it will certainly be a major fight.

GBP/USD Video 01.06.20

If we were to break above the 50 week EMA, which is just above there, then the British pound could very well go to the 1.30 level. Ultimately, this is a market that I think has to deal with the Brexit headlines next week, as negotiations start back up. It already has been a lot of chirping between London and the continent, as the chief UK negotiator recently stated that the “European Union needs to come a long way to have an acceptable agreement.” If that is going to be the case, I cannot imagine that good comes out of this.

Were in a downtrend anyways, so that should only help the downward momentum. However, it looks to me like the market is likely to continue to see a lot of noise, so be cautious about your position size, and be patient. You need to see some type of exhaustive candle to start shorting. If we break above and close above the 50 week EMA on the daily chart, then it is time to start buying. I think it is that simple.

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