GBP/USD finds support ahead of 1.7100

FXStreet (Córdoba) - The GBP/USD continues to struggle to sustain gains and printed a lower low Thursday European session as it slowly corrects to the downside after hitting a fresh 6-year high of 1.7190 2 days ago.

In the absence of economic data, USD strength prevails on mild risk aversion amid geo-political woes in Ukraine and Gaza. The GBP/USD pulled back toward a low of 1.7107 before finding support and it was last down 0.12% at 1.7115.

During the New York session, the US will release a series of indicators including jobless claims and housing data, which could enliven trading, at least temporarily.

GBP/USD technical levels

In terms of technical levels, if the GBP/USD breaks below 1.7108, it could find next supports at 1.7100 (psychological level), 1.7073 (23.6% Fibo of 1.6692-1.7190) and 1.7058 (Jul 15 low). On the flip side, resistances are seen at 1.7190 (2014 high Jul 15) and 1.7200 (psychological level).

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