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GBP/USD

Special Reports - 12/01/2022

12 January, 2022

The example below uses Contracts For Difference (CFDs). Calculations are only on the price of the specific instrument on the date below and calculations indicate a possible profit or loss. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information, consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk.

GBP/USD Weekly uptrend opportunity based on 1.00 Lot Calculation:

  • EVENT: Wednesday, January 19, 07:00 am GMT – The December inflation data from the UK. In November, the headline inflation rose to 5.1% - very high number that pushes the Bank of England towards monetary tightening…
  • Expectations are high that the Bank of England may further increase its interest rate at the next meeting, scheduled for the beginning of February.
  • No lockdowns are on the horizon in Great Britain, while the number of Covid-19 infections is lower in the last few days.

GBP/USD, January 12, 2022
Current Price: 1.3618

GBP/USD

Weekly

Trend Direction

UP

Resistance 3

1.3758

Resistance 2

1.3738

Resistance 1

1.3718

Support 1

1.3518

Support 2

1.3498

Support 3

1.3478

Example of calculation based on weekly trend direction for 1.00 Lot*

Pivot Points

Resistance 3

Resistance 2

Resistance 1

Support 1

Support 2

Support 3

Profit or loss Short in $

1,400

1,200

1,000

-1,000

-1,200

-1,400

Profit or loss Short in €**

1,233

1,057

881

-881

-1,057

-1,233

Profit or loss Short in £**

1,028

881

734

-734

-881

-1,028

Profit or loss Short in C$**

1,759

1,508

1,257

-1,257

-1,508

-1,759

* 1.00 lot is equivalent of 100,000 units
** Calculations for exchange rate used as of 07:55 am (GMT) 12/1/2022
Fortrade recommends the use of Stop-Loss and Take-Profit, please speak to your Client Manager regarding their use.
*** You may wish to consider closing your position in profit, even if it is lower than suggested one
**** Trailing stop technique can protect the profit – Ask your Client Manager for more details

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