Range traders huddle up!
GBP/AUD is knocking on a key resistance zone after seeing a sharp upswing in the last trading sessions.
Will we see a breakout today? Or will pound bears defend July’s highs?
GBP/AUD: 4-hour
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Reports that Andy Burnham, who’s widely expected to be confirmed as the UK’s next prime minister on Monday, plans to appoint a fiscally conservative Finance Minister have given Sterling another lift. This has helped the pound stand out while other risk-sensitive currencies have struggled to find consistent demand.
The Australian dollar hasn’t been as lucky. Prolonged tensions between the U.S. and Iran have kept traders cautious, while China’s mixed batch of data during the Asian session didn’t offer the Aussie much support.
GBP/AUD has been stuck inside a 200-pip range since late June and is now knocking on the 1.9340 area, which has capped the pair at least twice over the past two weeks.Remember that directional biases and volatility conditions in market price are typically driven by fundamentals. If you haven’t yet done your homework on the British pound and the Australian dollar, then it’s time to check out the economic calendar and stay updated on daily fundamental news!
That level also lines up with the R1 Pivot Point at 1.9337 on the 4-hour chart, giving sellers another reason to pay attention.
A rejection from this area could bring bearish pressure back into the picture and drag GBP/AUD toward the 1.9250 middle of the range. Stronger selling could put the previous lows near 1.9150 back on the radar.
But if buyers turn the current consolidation into another push higher, GBP/AUD could break toward the R2 Pivot Point at 1.9417. Beyond that, the next areas to watch sit between 1.9450 and 1.9500.
Whichever bias you end up trading, don’t forget to practice proper risk management and stay aware of top-tier catalysts that could influence overall market sentiment.
Disclaimer:
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