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GBP/USD Forex Signal - 18 December 2014

By Adam Lemon

Adam Lemon began his role at DailyForex in 2013 when he was brought in as an in-house Chief Analyst. Adam trades Forex, stocks and other instruments in his own account. Adam believes that it is very possible for retail traders/investors to secure a positive return over time provided they limit their risks, follow trends, and persevere through short-term losing streaks – provided only reputable brokerages are used. He has previously worked within financial markets over a 12-year period, including 6 years with Merrill Lynch.

GBP/USD Signals Update

Yesterday’s signal was not triggered as the price did not reach either of the key levels during the London session.

Today’s GBP/USD Signals

  • Risk 0.75%

  • Trades must be entered before 5pm London time.

 

Short Trade 1

  • Go short after bearish price action on the H1 time frame immediately following the next touch of 1.5608.

  • Place the stop loss 1 pip above the local swing high.

  • Move the stop loss to break even once the trade is 25 pips in profit.

  • Remove 50% of the position as profit when the trade is 25 pips in profit and leave the remove of the position to ride.

 

Long Trade 1

  • Go long after bullish price action on the H1 time frame immediately following the next touch of 1.5500.

  • Place the stop loss 1 pip below the local swing low.

  • Move the stop loss to break even once the trade is 25 pips in profit.

  • Take off 25% of the position as profit when the trade is 25 pips in profit and leave the remainder of the position to ride.

GBP/USD Analysis

Yesterday saw FOMC developments kick start a resumption of the bullish USD trend which has caused this pair to fall below the previous crucial support at around 1.5600. This previously supportive area, confluent with a round number, is now likely to be resistant.

There is local support below at 1.5550 and more serious support below that cnfluent with a previous key swing low at the psychological number of 1.5500.

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There are high-impact data releases scheduled today directly concerning both the USD and the GBP. At 9:30am London time there will be a release of U.K Retail Sales data. Later at 1:30pm there will be a release of U.S. Unemployment Claims data followed later at 3pm by the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index.

Adam Lemon
About Adam Lemon

Adam Lemon began his role at DailyForex in 2013 when he was brought in as an in-house Chief Analyst. Adam trades Forex, stocks and other instruments in his own account. Adam believes that it is very possible for retail traders/investors to secure a positive return over time provided they limit their risks, follow trends, and persevere through short-term losing streaks – provided only reputable brokerages are used. He has previously worked within financial markets over a 12-year period, including 6 years with Merrill Lynch.

 

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