GBP/AUD is hanging below its 100 SMA and descending channel resistance as traders gear up for the BOE decision.
Will sellers drag the pair back toward the 1.8800 psychological handle?
Or could a bullish breakout put 1.9000 and the September highs back on the radar?
GBP/AUD: 4-hour
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The Bank of England takes the spotlight Thursday, with most economists expecting rates to stay at 3.75% even after U.K. inflation climbed to a five-month high of 3.1% in August. This puts the vote split in focus as traders look for any shift toward the hawkish camp.
The Aussie is facing its own headwinds. China’s mixed batch of data raised concerns about demand in Australia’s biggest export market, while the Fed’s hawkish hike and falling oil prices have kept risk appetite on the defensive.
Can the pound hold its ground against the Aussie, or will risk aversion pull GBP/AUD lower?
GBP/AUD is trading just below the 100 SMA and descending channel resistance after rejecting the confluence of R2 at 1.8971 and the 50% Fibonacci retracement.Remember that directional biases and volatility conditions in market price are typically driven by fundamentals. If you haven’t yet done your fundie 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!
This keeps a deeper pullback on the table, with the Pivot Point near the 1.8800 psychological handle as the first area to watch. Stronger selling could drag the pair through S1 at 1.8783 and toward the previous September lows near 1.8750.
On the flip side, a move back above the 100 SMA and channel resistance could put buyers back in control. Bulls may then target R1 at 1.8912 followed by R2 at 1.8971.
A clean channel breakout could open the door to the 61.8% Fibonacci level near 1.9000 and eventually the 100% Fibonacci level and September highs around 1.9200.
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!
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