27 August 2015, 18:15  GBP/USD drops to fresh 7-week low

GBP/USD is testing new lows for the days as the dollar continues to strengthen on the back of strong GDP, employment and housing data which eased fears the Fed might have to wait before raising rates. GBP/USD broke below the 1.54 mark and dipped to its lowest level since July 10 at 1.5383 in recent dealings. At time of writing, the pair is trading at 1.5390, recording a 0.41% loss on the day and more than 400 pips below its Monday peak of 1.5818. As for technical levels, next supports are seen at 1.5369 (200-day SMA), 1.5330 (Jul 8 low) and 1.5300 (psychological level). On the other hand, resistances could be found at 1.5468 (100-day SMA), 1.5507 (Aug 27 high) and 1.5544 (Aug 7 high).

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