GBP/USD Weekly Special Report based on 1.00 Lot Calculation:
EVENTS (UNITED STATES):
- WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, AT 13:15 GMT: US ADP NONFARM EMPLOYMENT CHANGE (JAN): The US is set to release its monthly ADP Nonfarm Employment Change report. A stronger-than-expected figure could strengthen the USD, potentially driving GBP/USD lower.
- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, AT 13:30 GMT: US NONFARM PAYROLLS (JAN) & US UNEMPLOYMENT RATE (JAN): The US is set to release its monthly Nonfarm Payrolls report for January. A stronger-than-expected figure could strengthen the USD, potentially driving GBP/USD lower. At the same time, the US will release its monthly Unemployment rate for January. A weaker-than-expected figure could strengthen the USD, potentially driving GBP/USD lower.
- FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, AT 13:30 GMT: US RETAIL SALES (JAN): The US is set to release its monthly Retail Sales report for January. A stronger-than-expected figure could strengthen the USD, potentially driving GBP/USD lower.
EVENTS (UNITED KINGDOM):
- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, AT 12:00 GMT: BANK OF ENGLAND INTEREST RATE DECISION (FEB): Bank of England is expected to cut the interest rate by 25 basis points, or from current 4.75% to 4.50%. A decrease in interest rates typically exerts downward pressure on currencies.
- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, AT 7:00 GMT: UK GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT (Q4): The UK is set to release its quarterly GDP report. A lower-than-expected figure could weaken the GBP, potentially driving GBP/USD lower.
- TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, AT 7:00 GMT: UK UNEMPLOYMENT RATE (DECEMBER): The UK is set to release its monthly Unemployment rate report. A higher-than-expected figure could weaken the GBP, potentially driving GBP/USD lower.
GBPUSD, FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Current Price: 1.2430
GBP/USD |
Weekly |
Trend direction |
|
1.2700 |
|
1.2630 |
|
1.2580 |
|
1.2270 |
|
1.2100 |
|
1.1940 |
Example of calculation based on weekly trend direction for 1.00 Lot1
GBP/USD |
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Pivot Points |
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Profit or loss in $ |
-2,700 |
-2,000 |
-1,500 |
1,600 |
3,300 |
4,900 |
Profit or loss in €² |
-2,610 |
-1,933 |
-1,450 |
1,547 |
3,190 |
4,737 |
Profit or loss in £² |
-2,172 |
-1,609 |
-1,207 |
1,287 |
2,655 |
3,942 |
Profit or loss in C$² |
-3,796 |
-2,812 |
-2,109 |
2,249 |
4,639 |
6,888 |
1. 1.00 lot is equivalent of 100.000 units
2. Calculations for exchange rate used as of 13:30 (GMT) 4/2/2025
There is a possibility to use Stop-Loss and Take-Profit.
- You may wish to consider closing your position in profit, even if it is lower than suggested one.
- Trailing stop technique could protect the profit.