GBP/JPY Outlook (19 January 2022)

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Overall, GBP/JPY is trending upwards.

The UK employment data released yesterday indicated lower number of people claiming for unemployment benefits while unemployment inched lower in December.
  • Average Earnings Index 3m/y (Actual: 4.2%, Forecast: 4.2%, Previous: 4.9%)
  • Claimant Count Change (Actual: -43.3K, Forecast: -38.6K, Previous: -49.8K)
  • Unemployment Rate (Actual: 4.1%, Forecast: 4.2%, Previous: 4.2%)


The UK CPI y/y data (Forecast: 5.2%, Previous: 5.1%) will be released later at 1500 (GMT+8).

Bank of England Governor Bailey will be testifying before the Treasury Select Committee on the Financial Stability Report later at 2215 (GMT+8). During this time, there may be volatility in GBP.

Currently, GBP/JPY is testing the support zone of 156.000 and the next resistance zone is at 158.000.
Look for short-term selling opportunities of GBP/JPY if it breaks the support zone of 156.000.

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