15.05.201215:03 Forex Analysis & Reviews: GBP/USD Intraday Technical Analysis and Linear Regression Channels for May 15, 2012

The depicted chart illustrates the current situation of the GBP/USD currency pair on the 4H timeframe.

The GBP/USD pair is currently testing the lower limit of the almost identical bearish channels around 1.6050 which may constitute a suitable price level for bulls to initiate a bullish swing.

Price Zone 1.6040-1.6060 constitutes a strong support zone for the pair which pushed the pair towards 1.6120 Yesterday failing to maintain higher levels.

Price should be maintained above 1.6040-1.6060.Otherwise, a quick decline towards 1.5960 will probably take place.

Price Zone 1.6140-1.6160 is considered a strong resistance level for the GBP/USD pair for those who look for bearish opportunities.

The Hourly chart gives a similar view for the GBP/USD.

The GBP/USD PAIR has been downtrending within the depicted Blue & Yellow bearish channels for almost three days with bearish breakout below the lower limit of the Violet channel.

The GBP/USD pair is now testing the mid-line of the Yellow & Blue channels around 1.6050 which will determine the next target for the pair.

The GBP/USD pair has an Intraday support level at 1.6000 which corresponds to the lower limit of the bearish Yellow channel and an Intraday resistance level at 1.6090-1.6110 corresponding to the upper limits of its movement channels.