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GBP/USD technical analysis: Cable is trading near October lows after US inflation

  • The US Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) came out as expected at 2.4% YoY. 
  • The level to beat for bears is the 1.2200 support. 
 
 

GBP/USD daily chart

 
 
On the daily chart, the Cable is trading in a downtrend below the main daily simple moving averages (DSMAs). The US Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) came out as expected at 2.4% YoY. 
 
 

GBP/USD four-hour chart

 
GBP/USD is trading just above the 1.2200/1.2226 support zone. A break below 1.2200 is necessary for a breakdown towards 1.2130 support, according to the Technical Confluences Indicator.
 
 
 
 

GBP/USD 30-minute chart

 
 
The Sterling is trading between the 100 and 200 SMAs, suggesting a consolidation phase in the near term. Resistances are seen at the 1.2255 and 1.2280 price levels, according to the Technical Confluences Indicator.
 
 

Additional key levels

 

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