Forex: GBP/USD extends decline and falls to 1.4530

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:22:00 +0200

Forex: GBP/USD extends decline and falls to 1.4530

FXstreet.com (Córdoba) – Cable extended its decline across the board after the release of US retail sales data that showed the first monthly decline since September. GBP/USD fell more than a hundred pips in the last hour and tumbled to 1.4533, new daily low.

The pair has accumulated a decline of 200 pips from the highs of the day trimming weekly gains.

“Technically the GBP USD has been taking on a bullish tone following the formation of the secondary higher bottom at 1.4345. This current chart formation suggests that the main trend is gearing to turn up following a break out over 1.4769. Investors may be afraid to buy strength at this time leading to speculation that the market may test a 50% level at 1.4499 before moving higher”, James Hyerczyk, analyst at ForexHound.com, said.

Technical Analysis (2010-06-11 13:18 GMT)

GBP/USD 1.45601/1.45644 - O: 1.45642 H: 1.45654 L: 1.4557 C: 1.45603

Trend R3: 1.4659
R2: 1.4623
R1: 1.4586
S1: 1.4475
S2: 1.4511
S3: 1.4547