GBP/USD Clears Below Rising Trendline

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GBP/USD

The GBP/USD broke below a rising trendline seen in the 4H chart. This came after a rally from near 1.58 up to 1.63. 1.63 was a pivot coincident with a declining trendline. From the 1.63 handle, the market fell through the the rising trendline, but initially traded sideways in the breakout. The 5/2 Asian-European session confirmed the break by pushing below 1.62. Now as the 5/2 US session starts, the market is at a pivot zone between 1.6150 and 1.6170, which provided resistance during 4/23-4/25 and support after that through 4/27.

If the market breaks below the 1.6150 level, we open up the next pivot around 1.6070 (50% retracement of the 1.5826-1.6305 swing). Ahead of Friday's Non-Farm Payroll, it will be a challenge to break through these levels as the market gears up for this important risk event that can shake up the USD-crosses.

The bearish outlook is against the trend the market has established since the start of 2012, so it should be considered a correction for now.

The ability to hold below 1.62 in the 5/2 US session can be a good sign for the bearish outlook. Otherwise, if the market can push above 1.6250, we are likely in a bullish continuation, and the 1.6280 resistance will be vulnerable after bulls take back control.

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Fan Yang CMT is a forex trader, analyst, educator and Chief Technical Strategist for FXTimes - provider of Forex News, Analysis, Education, Videos, Charts, and other trading resources.

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