FX.co ★ Technical analysis of GBPJPY for June 19, 2014

Overview:

GBP/JPY is expected to consolidate with bullish bias. It is supported by the positive risk appetite and demand from the Japanese importers. But GBP/JPY gains are tempered by the Japan's exporter sales. Daily chart is positive-biased as stochastics is in bullish mode, MACD is turning bullish.

Trading recommendation:
The pair is trading above its pivot point. It is likely to trade in a higher range as far as it remains above its pivot point. As far as the price is above its pivot point, a long position is recommended with the first target at 174.25 and the second target at 174.85. In an alternative scenario, if the price moves below its pivot points, short positions are recommended with the first target at 171.85. A breach of this target will push the pair further downwards and one may expect the second target at 171.35. The pivot point is at 172.55.

Resistance levels:
174.25
174.85
175.35

Support levels:
171.85
171.35
172.85