Forex Market: GBP/CHF daily forecast

During Friday’s trading session GBP/CHF traded within the range of 1.5223-1.5353 and closed at 1.5234, losing 0.7% for the day.

At 7:01 GMT today GBP/CHF was gaining 0.14% for the day to trade at 1.5251. The pair touched a daily high at 1.5258 at 4:25 GMT.

Fundamental view

United Kingdom

Activity in United Kingdom’s sector of construction probably slowed down in July, with the corresponding PMI coming in at 62.0, down from 62.6 in June, that was the strongest since January. The index is based on a survey, encompassing managers of companies, operating in construction sector. They are asked about their estimate regarding current business conditions (new orders, output, employment, demand in the future). Values above the key level of 50.0 signify that activity in the sector has expanded. Higher than projected readings would certainly heighten the appeal of the pound. The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) is to announce the official reading at 8:30 GMT.

Switzerland

Activity in Switzerland’s manufacturing sector probably slowed down during July. The SVME Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) probably fell to a reading of 52.8 last month, according to the median forecast by experts, from 54.0 in June. This indicator provides clues over growth of production in the country. Values above 50.0 are indicative of expansion in the sector. Therefore, higher than expected PMI readings would support the franc. The SVME (Schweizerischer Verband für Materialwirtschaft und Einkauf) in cooperation with Credit Suisse will release the official data at 7:30 GMT.

Technical analysis

According to Binary Tribune’s daily analysis, the central pivot point for the pair is at 1.5270. In case GBP/CHF manages to breach the first resistance level at 1.5317, it will probably continue up to test 1.5400. In case the second key resistance is broken, the pair will probably attempt to advance to 1.5447.

If GBP/CHF manages to breach the first key support at 1.5187, it will probably continue to slide and test 1.5140. With this second key support broken, the movement to the downside will probably continue to 1.5057.