#GBPUSD @ 1.21173 sheds 0.12%, reversing from 1.2163 to 1.2112, as the Middle East conflict escalates.

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#GBPUSD @ 1.21173 sheds 0.12%, reversing from 1.2163 to 1.2112, as the Middle East conflict escalates.

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  • GBP/USD sheds 0.12%, reversing from 1.2163 to 1.2112, as the Middle East conflict escalates.
  • Gold prices surge past $2,000, reflecting heightened market volatility and risk-off sentiment.
  • Upcoming UK and US economic releases, including PMIs and monetary policy decisions, to provide further direction.
  • The pair currently trades last at 1.21173.

    The previous day high was 1.214 while the previous day low was 1.207. The daily 38.2% Fib levels comes at 1.2113, expected to provide support. Similarly, the daily 61.8% fib level is at 1.2097, expected to provide support.

    GBP/USD registers minimal losses of 0.12% after hitting a daily high of 1.2163 on risk appetite, but news headlines showing an escalation of the Middle East conflict weighed on the major. Therefore, the pair reversed its course trades at 1.2112, as sellers eye a test of 1.2100.

    Volatility is the game’s name, as shown by Gold prices climbing past $ 2,000 for the first time since May 16, 2023. News that Israel intensified its ground offensive in Gaza, destroying communications and Internet services in Palestina, according to Pallet, the Palestinian telecommunications company. Meanwhile, military Israeli authorities commented that they “have intensified attacks on Gaza. The Air Force is widely attacking subterranean targets and terror targets in a significant fashion.”

    Reactions across the globe emerged, with the US urging Israel to stop a “full-scale” invasion, instead using a surgical approach using aircraft and special operation forces.

    Aside from this, US economic data revealed earlier depicts inflation continues to ease, but it’s struggling to drop below the 3% threshold. The Fed’s preferred gauge for inflation, the Core PCE, ticked down from 3.8% to 3.7% YoY in September, while PCE was unchanged compared to August 3.4%.

    Recently, the University of Michigan revealed that Consumer Sentiment slightly improved, but inflation expectations deteriorated. For a one-year period, Americans expect prices to rise by 4.2%, while for a five-year period, are expected to stay at 3%.

    Next week, the UK economic docket will feature FS&P Global/CIPS PMIs alongside the Bank of England monetary policy decision. On the US front, the calendar would reveal the Conference Board Consumer Confidence, S&P Global and ISM Manufacturing PMIs, US Nonfarm Payrolls, and the US Federal Reserve monetary policy decision.

    Technical Levels: Supports and Resistances

    GBPUSD currently trading at 1.2118 at the time of writing. Pair opened at 1.2129 and is trading with a change of -0.09 % .

    Overview Overview.1
    0 Today last price 1.2118
    1 Today Daily Change -0.0011
    2 Today Daily Change % -0.0900
    3 Today daily open 1.2129

    The pair remains strongly bearish on the daily time frame. It trades below the 20 SMA @ 1.2179, 50 SMA 1.2364, 100 SMA @ 1.2575 and 200 SMA @ 1.2441.

    Trends Trends.1
    0 Daily SMA20 1.2179
    1 Daily SMA50 1.2364
    2 Daily SMA100 1.2575
    3 Daily SMA200 1.2441

    The previous day high was 1.214 while the previous day low was 1.207. The daily 38.2% Fib levels comes at 1.2113, expected to provide support. Similarly, the daily 61.8% fib level is at 1.2097, expected to provide support.

    Note the levels of interest below:

    • Pivot support is noted at 1.2086, 1.2043, 1.2016
    • Pivot resistance is noted at 1.2156, 1.2183, 1.2226
    Levels Levels.1
    Previous Daily High 1.2140
    Previous Daily Low 1.2070
    Previous Weekly High 1.2220
    Previous Weekly Low 1.2090
    Previous Monthly High 1.2713
    Previous Monthly Low 1.2111
    Daily Fibonacci 38.2% 1.2113
    Daily Fibonacci 61.8% 1.2097
    Daily Pivot Point S1 1.2086
    Daily Pivot Point S2 1.2043
    Daily Pivot Point S3 1.2016
    Daily Pivot Point R1 1.2156
    Daily Pivot Point R2 1.2183
    Daily Pivot Point R3 1.2226

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