Technical analysis of GBP/USD for December 22, 2022

Overview:

Yesterday the GBP/USD traded lower and closed the day in the red area near the price of 1.1991. Today it, on the contrary, grew a little, having risen to the level of 1.2099. On the hourly chart, the GBP/USD pair is testing the strength of the support - the moving average line MA (100) H1 (1.1991). At the same chart, the GBP/USD pair is still below the MA 100 H1 line - the first resistance of 1.2099. Based on the foregoing, it is probably worth sticking to the north direction in trading, and as long as the GBP/USD pair remains below MA 100 H1, it may be necessary to look for entry points to buy at the end of the correction.

The GBP/USD pair tests 1.1991 level and still below it, and the contradiction between the technical indicators still valid, to continue with our neutrality until the price confirms its situation according to the mentioned level followed by detecting its next destination clearly.

To review the expected targets for the upcoming period, please check our morning report.

Intraday bias in GBP/USD pair stays on the downside, as fall from 1.2099 is targeting 100 day EMA (now at 1.2020). Firm break there will target 23.6% retracement of 1.2099 to 1.2020 at 1.1991.

The expected trading range for today is between 1.1991 support and 1.2099 resistance.

The GBP/USD pair has extended its daily slide and declined below 1.2099. With the US Dollar staying resilient against its rivals following the better-than-forecast data, the pair is having a difficult time staging a rebound in the early American session.

The expected trend for today: bearish market.

Targets : 1.1950 and 1.1900.

On the upside, break of 1.2099 minor resistance will turn bias back to the upside for retesting 1.2218 instead.