Trend Analysis
This week, the price from the level of 1.3278 (closing of the last weekly candle) may begin an upward movement toward the target of 1.3389 – the 23.6% retracement level (red dashed line). Upon testing this level, the price may continue moving upward toward the target of 1.3540 – the 14.6% retracement level (red dashed line).
Fig. 1 (Weekly Chart)
Comprehensive Analysis:
- Indicator analysis – upward;
- Fibonacci levels – upward;
- Volume – upward;
- Candlestick analysis – upward;
- Trend analysis – upward;
- Bollinger Bands – upward;
- Monthly chart – upward.
Conclusion of the comprehensive analysis: upward trend.
Overall forecast for the GBP/USD weekly candle: The price will most likely show an upward trend throughout the week, with the weekly white candle having a lower shadow (Monday – downward movement) and an upper shadow (Friday – downward movement).
Alternative Scenario: From the 1.3278 level (closing of the last weekly candle), the price may start an upward movement toward the target of 1.3389 – the 23.6% retracement level (red dashed line). Upon reaching this level, a downward movement toward 1.3377 – the 13-period EMA (yellow dashed line) is possible.