4 Dec 2015
GBP/USD bounces off 10-DMA, back above key Fib level
FXStreet (Mumbai) - The GBP/USD pair ran into fresh bids at the 10-DMA at 1.5078 and moved back above 1.5115 (50% of 1.5336-1.4895).
Eyes non-farm payrolls
The US November non-farm payrolls report is likely to show the economy added 200K jobs, while the unemployment rate stayed unchanged at 5%. Traders would also see if the average weekly earnings are holding up well.
It remains to be seen if the payrolls report triggers a major adjustment in the Fed rate hike bets. Only then the FX markets could react as the Fed rate hike is widely considered as a done deal now.
GBP/USD Technical Levels
At 1.5130, a break below the immediate support at 1.5115 (50% of 1.5336-1.4895) would expose 1.5087 (50% of Apr-Jun rally), which, if taken out would expose the hourly 100-MA at 1.5041. On the other side, resistance is seen at 1.5164 (Sep 4 low) and 1.5167 (61.8% of 1.5336-1.4895). A break higher would open doors for 1.52 handle.
Eyes non-farm payrolls
The US November non-farm payrolls report is likely to show the economy added 200K jobs, while the unemployment rate stayed unchanged at 5%. Traders would also see if the average weekly earnings are holding up well.
It remains to be seen if the payrolls report triggers a major adjustment in the Fed rate hike bets. Only then the FX markets could react as the Fed rate hike is widely considered as a done deal now.
GBP/USD Technical Levels
At 1.5130, a break below the immediate support at 1.5115 (50% of 1.5336-1.4895) would expose 1.5087 (50% of Apr-Jun rally), which, if taken out would expose the hourly 100-MA at 1.5041. On the other side, resistance is seen at 1.5164 (Sep 4 low) and 1.5167 (61.8% of 1.5336-1.4895). A break higher would open doors for 1.52 handle.