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During Friday’s trading session GBP/CHF traded within the range of 1.4895-1.4946 and closed at 1.4943.

At 6:37 GMT today GBP/CHF was adding 0.14% for the day to trade at 1.4965. The pair touched a daily high at 1.4967 at 6:36 GMT, breaching the first key resistance.

Fundamental view

Retail Sales in Switzerland probably rose 2.3 in March, following a 1% increase in the previous month.

The index measures the change in the value of sales made by retailers in the country. The amount of sales includes indirect taxes, but without discounts. Revenue from wholesale and the provision of those services are not included. The study includes 850 different business activities. Dealers of vehicles are also included, with the exception of those selling motorcycles. This is the percentage change compared to the corresponding month of the previous year.

The Federal Statistical Office will publish an official report at 07:15 GMT.

Technical view

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According to Binary Tribune’s daily analysis, in case GBP/CHF manages to breach the first resistance level at 1.4961, it will probably continue up to test 1.4979. In case the second key resistance is broken, the pair will probably attempt to advance to 1.5012.

If GBP/CHF manages to breach the first key support at 1.4911, it will probably continue to slide and test 1.4877. With this second key support broken, the movement to the downside will probably continue to 1.4859.

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