#GBPUSD @ 1.23998 portrays a bullish chart pattern amid sluggish markets ahead of top-tier US data., @nehcap view: Further upside expected (Pivot Orderbook analysis)

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• GBP/USD portrays a bullish chart pattern amid sluggish markets ahead of top-tier US data.
• Sustained break of 1.2410 confirms bullish pennant suggesting further upside toward 1.2550.
• May 2022 peak appears a tough nut to crack for Cable buyers.
• 200-SMA, weekly resistance-turned-support highlights 1.2365 as short-term key support.

The pair currently trades last at 1.23998.

The previous day high was 1.24 while the previous day low was 1.2283. The daily 38.2% Fib levels comes at 1.2355, expected to provide support. Similarly, the daily 61.8% fib level is at 1.2328, expected to provide support.

GBP/USD buyers struggle to extend the previous day’s gains around 1.2400 heading into Thursday’s London open. Even so, the quote portrays a bullish chart pattern, namely pennant, as it awaits fresh signals to keep the four-week uptrend intact.

That said, the Cable pair’s latest inaction could be linked to the market’s cautious mood ahead of the first readings of the US fourth quarter (Q4) Gross Domestic Product (GDP), expected to print annualized growth of 2.6% versus 3.2% prior. Also important to watch will be the US Durable Goods Orders for December and the Q4 Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) data.

Also read: US Gross Domestic Product Preview: Three reasons to expect a US Dollar-boosting outcome

It should be noted that the steady RSI (14) and the receding bearish bias of the MACD add strength to the optimism surrounding the GBP/USD price upside. Additionally keeping the pair buyers hopeful is the successful upside break of the weekly resistance line, now support, as well as the 200-Simple Moving Average (SMA).

However, a clear upside break of the 1.2410 hurdle becomes necessary for the GBP/USD bulls to keep the reins. Following that, the theoretical target surrounding 1.2550 could lure the Cable buyers. Though, the May 2022 high near 1.2665 could challenge the quote’s further upside.

On the contrary, pullback moves remain elusive until the Cable remains above the stated pennant’s lower line, close to 1.2390 by the press time.

Even if the GBP/USD price breaks the 1.2390 support, the previous resistance line and 200-SMA could challenge the bears around 1.2360.

Trend: Further upside expected

Technical Levels: Supports and Resistances

GBPUSD currently trading at 1.2401 at the time of writing. Pair opened at 1.2398 and is trading with a change of 0.02% % .

The pair remains strongly bullish on the daily timeframe. It trades above its 20 SMA @ 1.2193, 50 SMA 1.2142, 100 SMA @ 1.1749 and 200 SMA @ 1.1968.

The previous day high was 1.24 while the previous day low was 1.2283. The daily 38.2% Fib levels comes at 1.2355, expected to provide support. Similarly, the daily 61.8% fib level is at 1.2328, expected to provide support.

Note the levels of interest below:

• Pivot support is noted at 1.232, 1.2243, 1.2203
• Pivot resistance is noted at 1.2437, 1.2477, 1.2554

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