GBP/USD fails to break 1.2030/40 and retreats to 1.1955.The GBP/USD pair is hovering around 1.2000, around the same level it closed on Tuesday. Cable bottomed on European hours at 1.1954 and then rebounded to the 1.2000 area.
For the third consecutive day, GBP/USD failed to break the 1.2030/40 area and weakened. The current tone favors a correction that could face support at 1.1950 and 1.1920.In the short-term, if cable rises above 1.2010 it would gain support. While under 1.2040, gains seem limited. A consolidation above should clear the way to 1.2100.
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