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29.10.2021 08:32 AM
GBP/USD breaking forecast on October 29, 2021

The pound sterling went up after the release of macroeconomic reports in the United States that missed market expectations. Thus, the Q3 GDP growth rate in the US slowed down to 4.9% from 12.2% y/y. The American economy expanded by 2% on quarter in Q3 2021, well below market forecasts of 2.7%. Based on several indicators published on a monthly basis, it has already been clear that the US economy is expanding faster than GDP data shows. It turned out that within the past two months, demand for the US dollar among investors was very high, and it became necessary to balance it, which led to a noticeable weakening of the greenback. At the same time, it could have been an even sharper drop, if not for jobless claims that came out better than market forecasts. In particular, initial claims decreased by 10K, well above market expectations of 6K. Meanwhile, continuing claims declined by 237K. The reading was projected to drop by 160K.

United States GDP Growth Rate:

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Data on the UK's mortgage market is likely to exert pressure on the sterling today. Indeed, it accounts for at least one-fifth of the British economy. Anyway, mortgage approvals are estimated to drop to 71K versus 74.5K. At the same time, mortgage lending is projected to fall to GBP 5.1 billion from GBP 5.3 billion in the previous month. In other words, one of the key economic sectors in the US is slowing down. A possible increase in consumer credit by GBP 0.8 billion from GBP 0.4 billion in the previous month could hardly change anything. This data could only somehow offset negative consequences for the pound.

United Kingdom Mortage Approvals:

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An attempt to reverse the trend failed as soon as the price returned in the resistance range of 1.3800/1.3830. The swing low as of October 18 is seen as a pivot point.

The 38.2 Fibonacci level confirms the pivot point, signaling a trading flat in the range of 1.3730/1.3830.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) shows that the price is approaching the area of resistance by touching the overbought zone on the H1 chart.

On the daily chart, there is a downward trend that started in early June. A corrective move has not led to a reversal. As a result, the correction is being replaced by a flat.

Outlook:

The resistance zone of 1.3800/1.3830 is likely to continue exerting pressure on the pair, which could lead to a flat in the range of 1.3730/1.3830.

In terms of complex indicator analysis, technical indicators are signaling to sell the pair for short-term and intraday trading as the price has bounced from the resistance zone.

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Dean Leo,
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