GBP/JPY Technical Analysis: Support Now Below 179.00

GBP/JPY Technical Analysis: Support Now Below 179.00

8 January 2015, 09:11
Patti
0
194
Resistance
 Support
181.41178.85
184.58
176.29
186.53
173.12

The British Pound slumped to a two-month low against the Japanese Yen, with prices now eyeing support below the 179.00 figure. A daily close below the 50%Fibonacci retracement at 178.85 exposes the 61.8% level at 176.29. Alternatively a reversal above the 38.2% retracement at 181.41clears the way for a challenge of the 23.6% retracement at 184.58.


Risk/reward considerations argue against entering short with prices in close proximity to support. On the other hand, the absence of a defined bullish reversal signal suggests taking up the long side is premature. We will remain flat for now, waiting for a more actionable opportunity to present itself.
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