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Thursday, February 7, 2013

$GBPUSD

GBPUSD closed higher due to short covering on Thursday as it consolidates some of Tuesday's decline. The mid-range close sets the stage for a steady to higher opening when Friday's night session begins trading.

Stochastics and the RSI are oversold but remain bearish signaling that sideways to lower prices are possible near-term. If March extends this year's decline, the 75% retracement level of 2012's rally crossing at 1.5598 is the next downside target. Closes above the 20-day moving average crossing at 1.5855 are needed to confirm that a short-term low has been posted. 

First resistance is the 20-day moving average crossing at 1.5855. 
Second resistance is last Friday's high crossing at 1.5874. 

First support is Tuesday's low crossing at 1.5627. 
Second support is the 75% retracement level of 2012's rally crossing at 1.5598.