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22 May 2014
GBP/JPY hovering around 171.50
FXStreet (Córdoba) - The GBP/JPY is consolidating above 171.00 after soaring on Wednesday and still holds some bullish momentum. During the Asian session the pair reached a fresh weekly high at 171.86, extending the gains extending the rally that started yesterday at 169.75.
On European hours the Pound lost momentum across the board pushing the GBP/JPY to the downside. Price found support at 171.20 and bounced to the upside. Currently is testing levels above 171.50, attempting to approach daily highs
GBP/JPY range-bound
On a wider perspective price continues to move in a range, with a slightly upside bias but facing strong resistance around 173.50; and below here at 172.00. To the downside, price has been rejected from levels under 170.00. The support to the current range lies at 169.40 and then 167.70.
On European hours the Pound lost momentum across the board pushing the GBP/JPY to the downside. Price found support at 171.20 and bounced to the upside. Currently is testing levels above 171.50, attempting to approach daily highs
GBP/JPY range-bound
On a wider perspective price continues to move in a range, with a slightly upside bias but facing strong resistance around 173.50; and below here at 172.00. To the downside, price has been rejected from levels under 170.00. The support to the current range lies at 169.40 and then 167.70.