27 Mar 2014
GBP/JPY pressing on 169.20 support
FXStreet (Guatemala) - GBP/JPY has been a player overnight with topside tested before heavy supply taking the pair onto the ascending support line.
GBP/JPY to react to UK data?
RBS analysts noted that retail sales are released in the UK later on. “After a weak January outturn, which was likely partially related to a retracement of the unsustainable December increase, we look for a 0.3% m/m rise in February sales. That should keep the trend for still solid growth in consumer outlays in place – rising unsecured credit growth and solid employment gains have offset still-weak earnings growth. The still-buoyant domestic data remains broadly supportive of GBP in our view, despite a general moderation in near-term indicators relative to the end-2013 pace”.
GBP/JPY Levels
The 20 DMA is 170.15, the 50 DMA is 169.85 and the 200 DMA is 161.30. RSI (14) reads 47.24. Supports are ascending from 167.20, 167.50, 167.80, 168.15, and 169.05. Spot is 169.20 while resistances are 169.55, 169.70, 170.55, 171.60 and 172.10.
GBP/JPY to react to UK data?
RBS analysts noted that retail sales are released in the UK later on. “After a weak January outturn, which was likely partially related to a retracement of the unsustainable December increase, we look for a 0.3% m/m rise in February sales. That should keep the trend for still solid growth in consumer outlays in place – rising unsecured credit growth and solid employment gains have offset still-weak earnings growth. The still-buoyant domestic data remains broadly supportive of GBP in our view, despite a general moderation in near-term indicators relative to the end-2013 pace”.
GBP/JPY Levels
The 20 DMA is 170.15, the 50 DMA is 169.85 and the 200 DMA is 161.30. RSI (14) reads 47.24. Supports are ascending from 167.20, 167.50, 167.80, 168.15, and 169.05. Spot is 169.20 while resistances are 169.55, 169.70, 170.55, 171.60 and 172.10.