GBP / USD: plan for the European session on October 17. UK Inflation data may support the pound - ConsultFX

GBP / USD: plan for the European session on October 17. UK Inflation data may support the pound

To open long positions on GBP / USD, you need:

For continued growth, the British pound needs a good report on the consumer price index in the UK, which will lead to a breakthrough of the resistance level of 1.3189 and further strengthening of 1.3233 and 1.3291, where I recommend fixing the profits. The formation of a false breakdown at the intermediate support of 1.3158 will also be a signal to buy pounds. Otherwise, long positions can be opened for a rebound from the low of 1.3125 and 1.3083. The lower the better.

To open short positions on GBP / USD, you need:

Failing to fix above resistance at 1.3189, along with weak data on inflation in the UK, could lead to a resumption of pressure on the GBP / USD pair, and a break of support at 1.3158 will bring large sellers back to the market, updating 1.3125 and 1.3083 lows, where I recommend fixing the profits. In the case of a pound rising above the resistance of 1.3189, short positions can be viewed on a false breakdown from the resistance of 1.3233 or a rebound from the high of 1.3291.

Indicator signals:

Moving Averages

Trade has moved one level from the 30-day and 50-day moving average, which indicates the lateral nature of the market.

Bollinger bands

Volatility is very low. A break of the lower limit of the Bollinger Bands indicator around 1.3158 will be a direct signal to open short positions in the pound. The upper limit is located in the area of resistance 1.3220, which will limit the upward potential on the pound.

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Description of indicators

  • MA (moving average) 50 days - yellow
  • MA (moving average) 30 days - green
  • MACD: fast EMA 12, slow EMA 26, SMA 9
  • Bollinger Bands 20
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