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Gbpusd long Target GBP/USD churned chart paper near the 1.2600 handle, finding thin gains through the day’s market window but failing to recapture the technical level as market flows do little to bolster the Pound Sterling GBP/USD remains hobbled on the south side of the 1.2600 handle, churning bids north of 1.2500 as the pair finds some breathing room after another leg lower from early November’s choppy plateau just below 1.3000. Cable reached a six-month low of 1.2487 late last week, clipping into a 7% decline top-to-bottom from September’s peaks at 1.3434. Confirm signal gbpusd
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by JohnHarry_7
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Hedge Funds' Sterling Bet: A Risky Gamble?A surge in bullish bets on the British pound sterling by hedge funds and other asset managers has ignited concerns about a potential market upheaval. Aggressive positioning on the currency has reached a 10-year high, leaving it vulnerable to a sharp correction should the Bank of England (BoE) decide to cut interest rates this week. The data, sourced from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, reveals a dramatic increase in net-long positions on sterling over the past month. This bullish sentiment has been fueled by a combination of factors, including relatively high interest rates, signs of economic improvement, and the perceived stability of the UK government. As a result, the pound has gained nearly 1% against the US dollar since the start of the year and reached a one-year high earlier this month. However, the market's optimism may be misplaced. The BoE's monetary policy decision on Thursday remains a significant uncertainty, with market pricing indicating an equal chance of a rate hike or a cut. If the central bank opts to lower interest rates to stimulate economic growth, it could have a severe impact on the pound. The heightened bullish sentiment among investors has created a scenario where even a hint of dovishness from the BoE could trigger a rapid unwinding of positions and a sharp decline in sterling. The potential for a significant market correction has prompted concerns among analysts and investors. Some argue that the current level of bullishness is excessive and that the market is underpricing the risk of a rate cut. They caution that a sudden shift in sentiment could lead to significant losses for those holding long positions on the pound. As the market awaits the BoE's decision, volatility is expected to remain high. The outcome of the meeting will undoubtedly have far-reaching consequences for the pound and the broader global financial markets. If the central bank surprises the market with a rate cut, it could be a wake-up call for investors who have become overly complacent about the currency's prospects. Ultimately, the recent surge in bullish sterling bets highlights the inherent risks of relying on market consensus. While past performance is not indicative of future results, the current level of optimism surrounding the pound raises questions about the sustainability of the currency's strength. As the old adage goes, "buy low, sell high," but in this case, investors may be finding themselves on the wrong side of the trade.
by bryandowningqln
GBP USD up The daily chart portrays the pair as neutral to downward biased, with the GBP/USD hovering around the 200-DMA at 1.2561. a daily close below the latter could open the door to challenge 1.2500, followed by the 100-DMA at 1.2487. Once cleared, that could open the door to test the next support level seen at 1.2374, November’s 17 low. Besides that, GBP/USD takes cues from the fall in US Treasury bond yields after skyrocketing more than 12 basis points a day ago, dropping six basis points and standing at 4.26%. Interested in weekly GBPUSD forecasts? Our experts make weekly updates forecasting the next possible moves of the pound-dollar pair. Here you can find the most recent forecast by our market experts:
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by JohnHarry_7
GBPJPY H4 - Long SignalTaking a closer look at the GBPJPY on a more immediate timeframe, we observe compelling instances of price rejections on the H4 chart. The market is earnestly seeking support around the pivotal 185 level. Notably, there are prominent wicks penetrating into a liquidity zone, presenting an intriguing opportunity for a potential surge towards the 187-190 range. The pair has been exhibiting elevated trading activity, particularly noteworthy among GBP*** pairs in recent sessions/weeks.
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by Trade_Simple_FX
Israel's military is still tenseUS President Joe Biden's administration is concerned that Israel is trying to provoke a war in Lebanon, causing it to risk becoming a regional war, Axios news portal cited sources as saying. “Some in the Biden administration are concerned that Israel is trying to provoke (Lebanese Shiite movement) Hezbollah and create a pretext for a larger war in Lebanon that risks drawing in the US and other countries conflict", - the news said. According to sources, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in a phone conversation last week with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant expressed concern about Israel's role in escalating tensions with Lebanon. An Israeli army soldier advances during an exercise at a position in Israel's northern Galilee region near the border with Lebanon - Sputnik Vietnam, 1920, November 12, 2023 Palestinian-Israeli conflict tensions Israel wages a war of attrition in southern Lebanon According to this news portal, Mr. Austin's message reflects growing concerns in the White House that Israel's military actions in Lebanon are increasing tensions along the border and risk leading to a war. paintings on a regional scale.
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by AstronautPioneer
Turmoil in US stock indexes will lead to declines.The focus is on the impending publication of the UK's third quarter GDP data, which is expected to influence the Bank of England's (BOE) monetary policy in December. Prime Minister Swati Dhingra is considering the possibility of cutting interest rates if growth numbers do not meet expectations. UK economic activity was weighed down in the third quarter by factors including a fall in consumer spending, a slump in the services PMI, weak property demand and a decline in employment. This situation has kept the GBP/USD pair stable around 1.2300 despite the drop in US Treasury yields after three consecutive days of negative closes. On the same day, market attention also turned to potential USD influencers. These include new jobless claims data released weekly by the U.S. Department of Labor and the tone of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's speech to the IMF board. Powell's dovish tone could have a significant impact on the USD, leading to a weaker USD and supporting a GBP/USD recovery. In addition to these trends, the crypto market trends at the end of the year are bullish. This trend is reinforced by a sharp decline in his VIX index (HM:VIX), indicating rising risk sentiment as the market awaits his Fed's expected monetary policy decisions. . On Wednesday, November 8, 2023, GBP/USD recorded its third consecutive negative closing price. The pair is stable near 1.2300, a level that could attract technical buyers if confirmed as support. Despite downward pressure on the USD from falling US bond yields, market caution is preventing a full recovery in GBP/USD.
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by AstronautPioneer
The pound rebounded as scheduled, can the bulls recover?On Wednesday (March 15), GBP/USD continued to fall by 0.85% to close at USD1.2056.The UBS incident has caused the market to worry about the state of the European banking system, because the impact of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, which is a major customer of technology companies in the United States, is accelerating.Credit Suisse's share price plunged by more than 30% at one point, after its largest investor said it could not provide the bank with more financial assistance.The stock's plunge led to a decline in the broader European banking stock index, triggering demand for safe-haven dollars and forcing investors to avoid high-risk currencies such as the British pound.However, the market believes that the eurozone market may be hit first, while the British market is slightly protected, so at this stage, the performance of the pound is slightly stronger than that of the euro.Subsequently, British Chancellor of the Exchequer Hunt announced a fiscal plan. Fiscal measures for this year and next two years will cost 94 billion pounds, demonstrating the British government's determination to boost economic growth and avoid recession.This has helped limit the decline of the pound to a certain extent. On the trend of GBP/USD, it was mentioned in the article yesterday that if the 1.201 position can be supported, it is possible to carry out a short-cycle restorative rebound on this basis.It is currently trading near the level of 1.211.From this point of view, there is still strong support near the 1.201 level below, but the current trend is still volatile and the trend is not clear.The overall volatility range is still limited to between 1.1930-1.22. In order to facilitate everyone to continue to follow up on my analysis and sharing, you can like and follow me; in addition, I will share the daily real-time strategy in the channel. If you can't follow up in real time, you may make operational errors.You can use the following methods to enter my channel for free to follow the latest news and follow up on market trends in real time.
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by Short-term-king
GBP/USD:The pound was blocked, and the bears reacted strongly?The latest data from the United Kingdom show that the number of people employed in the British labor market has increased by 65,000, higher than the expected 52,000, and the unemployment rate remains at 3.7%.But the pace of wage growth has slowed, which is good news for the Bank of England.Because the central bank is seeking to control inflation, this is another factor to be considered at next week's interest rate meeting.On a global scale, the market turmoil after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank has led to huge changes in the market's pricing of the central bank's interest rate outlook in the past few trading days.According to CME's Fedwatch tool, there is now a 25% chance that the Fed will keep interest rates unchanged at its next meeting.Even the market has begun to digest the expectation that the Fed will turn to interest rate cuts at the end of the year.Under this situation, the pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates may be eased, which will be of great help to resolve the British government's debt.In terms of interest spreads, the British pound will not be pulled too wide by other currencies.As a result, the pound may be able to gain some support from it. Due to the rebound of the British pound for four consecutive trading days, it has left the original downward trend channel. However, over time, the market fear caused by the US banking crisis has gradually eased. Today, the dollar index stopped falling and rebounded sharply, suppressing the rise of the British pound and driving the British pound to begin to adjust the market. At present, the British pound has the intention of returning to the downward trend channel.However, if the 1.201 position can be supported, it is possible to carry out a short-term restorative rebound on this basis. In order to facilitate everyone to continue to follow up on my analysis and sharing, you can like and follow me.
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by Short-term-king
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