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Scalping GBPUSD Correction- Long Scalps in Play Ahead of BoE, NFP

Michael Boutros

DailyFX.com -

Talking Points

  • Breach above weekly opening range high puts long scalps in play

  • Outside day reversal candle suggests exhaustion low

  • Key Event Risk on Tap

GBP/USD Daily

Scalping GBPUSD Correction- Long Scalps in Play Ahead of BoE, NFP
Scalping GBPUSD Correction- Long Scalps in Play Ahead of BoE, NFP

Chart Created Using FXCM Marketscope 2.0

Technical Outlook

  • GBPUSD rebounds off 2015 LDC (low-day close) – 1.4989

  • Outside day reversal candle off key support- constructive

  • Resistance at median-line extending off Dec low & former 2009 TL support

  • Break targets resistance objective at 1.5321, 1.5383 & 1.5479

  • Constructive while within ascending pitchfork

  • Support break targets 1.4950, 1.4812 & 1.4679

  • Daily RSI divergence into the lows / resistance trigger-trigger break- bullish

  • Former Sept momentum support trigger now pending as resistance

  • Event Risk Ahead: ADP & ISM Wednesday & NFPs, Unemployment Rate on Friday

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GBP/USD 30min

Scalping GBPUSD Correction- Long Scalps in Play Ahead of BoE, NFP
Scalping GBPUSD Correction- Long Scalps in Play Ahead of BoE, NFP

Notes:The sterling has made an impressive outside day reversal off the yearly low-day close (LDC) with the rally breaching above the weekly opening range high. The break shifts the scalp focus to the topside while above the 1.51-handle with only a break below pitchfork support invalidating our near-term directional bias.

Bottom line: looking to buy pullbacks / resistance triggers in momentum while above the Sunday high with a breach above the January median-line opening up subsequent resistance targets into 1.5260/70 & 1.5320. A quarter of the daily average true range yields profit targets of 28-31 pips per scalp. Caution is warranted heading into key event risk this week with the BoE Interest Rate Decision and the highly anticipated US Non-farm payroll report likely to fuel added volatility in USD and sterling crosses.

* It’s extremely important to give added consideration regarding the timing of intra-day scalps with the opening ranges on a session & hourly basis offering further clarity on intra-day biases.

Relevant Data Releases

Scalping GBPUSD Correction- Long Scalps in Play Ahead of BoE, NFP
Scalping GBPUSD Correction- Long Scalps in Play Ahead of BoE, NFP

Other Setups in Play:

---Written by Michael Boutros, Currency Strategist with DailyFX

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