GBP/JPY Wave Analysis for August 16,2012

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GBP/JPY Elliott Wave
For the last few days the GBP/JPY pair was trading in an upward move, developing impulsive 3 wave (coloured blue) of the bigger (3) wave (coloured green). Yesterday during the Asian and European sessions we could observe an ascending movement towards the 124.93 level where this exotic currency found resistance. Therefore, during the early New York session the GBP/JPY pair did not manage to hold this level and the price slipped towards the 123.30 level (new daily low). At the moment the price is trading around 124.20 level and we are expecting to see it around 125.20 level soon. In accordance with our wave rules and taking into account that the wave 3 retraces 161.8% of the wave 1, we can define the potential targets with Fibonacci extensions (121.07-123.25-131.78) with Take Profit at 125.22 (161.8% of wave 1). To reduce the risk, we can use support point at 123.60 as Stop Loss. Also it is necessary to monitor the GBP Retail Sales m/m data that can change the rate of the pair.
Support and Resistance
(S3) 122.97 (S2) 123.26 (S1) 123.43 (PP) 123.71 (R1) 124.00 (R2) 124.17 (R3) 124.45
Trading Forecast
Proceeding from Elliott Wave rules today, the trend is expected to begin the upward movement. That is why long positions at level 124.40 with Stop Loss 123.60 and Take Profit 125.22 are recommended.
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