GBPUSD Analysis – January 2, 2010

GBPUSD’s downtrend from 1.6875 extended further to as low as 1.5829. The subsequent bounce is more likely consolidation of downtrend. Deeper decline is still possible after consolidation. Resistance is located on the upper border of the falling price channel on daily chart now at 1.6330, as long as this level holds, downtrend will continue.

For long term analysis, GBPUSD has formed a cycle bottom at 1.5708 level on weekly chart. Sideways consolidation in range between 1.5708 and 1.7042 is expected in next several weeks and another fall towards 1.4800 is possible.

gbpusd daily chart