
Weekly Analysis List
GBP/USD Weekly Analysis
1/26/26

Market Overview
GBPUSD β Weekly Analysis (26β30 January 2026)
Current Price Context:
GBPUSD traded in the 1.3728 β 1.3850 region toward the end of January, with the pair repeatedly testing both support and resistance zones.
Overall Bias: Bullish-to-Neutral, with upside attempts but frequent pullbacks
Expected Weekly Range: 1.3700 β 1.3900
1. Fundamental Analysis
πΊπΈ United States
US Dollar Remains Under Pressure
β’ The USD faced pressure due to renewed geopolitical noise and policy irregularities, contributing to stronger GBP performance during late January.
Tariff Uncertainty Adds USD Volatility
β’ Trumpβs threat of new tariffs on Canada created additional instability and weakened USD sentiment, indirectly benefiting GBPUSD.
Market Focus on Fed Policy Path
β’ Markets saw no strong signals of medium term USD strength, as expectations leaned toward the continuation of the global uptrend against USD established in 2025.
π¬π§ United Kingdom
Sterling Supported by Overall Risk Sentiment
β’ GBP showed resilience and attracted buyers particularly after pullbacks toward support zones such as 1.3760β1.3750 and 1.3670, showing strong dip buying interest.
No Major UK Data Releases
β’ The lack of significant UK macroeconomic events meant that GBPUSD was driven primarily by USD weakness and technical flows.
2. Technical Analysis
Trend Structure
β’ The GBPUSD pair continued a broad medium term uptrend, breaking through key resistance zones such as 1.3680, which opened room for higher targets.
β’ Elliott Wave structure shows a constructive bullish sequence with ongoing impulsive movement targeting higher zones toward 1.3900 and beyond.
Key Support Levels
β’ 1.3728 β 1.3750 β Immediate support zone where price frequently rebounded
β’ 1.3670 β 1.3700 β Stronger structural support; repeated bullish reactions
β’ 1.3643 β 1.3652 β Critical support; break may lead to 1.3600β1.3580 decline
Key Resistance Levels
β’ 1.3830 β 1.3850 β First major resistance frequently tested
β’ 1.3870 β 1.3920 β Extended resistance band; breakout confirms strength
β’ 1.3900+ β Elliott Waveβs projected continuation target
3. Trading Scenarios
Bullish Scenario (Primary Outlook)
Trigger:
A sustained break above 1.3830β1.3850.
Targets:
β’ 1.3870
β’ 1.3920
β’ 1.4000 (broader uptrend extension)
Rationale:
USD weakness, strong structural supports, and Elliott Wave bullish impulse suggest continuation upward.
Bearish Scenario (Lower Probability)
Trigger:
Price breaking below 1.3650β1.3640.
Targets:
β’ 1.3600
β’ 1.3580
Rationale:
Would require a stronger than expected USD rebound or a risk off shock.
4. Market Sentiment
β’ GBP sentiment: Constructive, supported by technical structure and dip buying behavior
β’ USD sentiment: Under pressure from tariffs, political noise, and lack of strong macro catalysts
β’ Overall: Consolidation with bullish bias, but upside moves remain choppy due to repeated resistance at 1.3850β1.3900.
Conclusion
Summary
β’ GBPUSD remains in an upward leaning structure, driven by USD weakness and strong technical responses from support zones.
β’ The week of 26β30 January 2026 is expected to see trading between 1.3700β1.3900.
β’ Breakout above 1.3850β1.3870 may trigger a push toward 1.3920 β 1.4000.
β’ Downside remains limited unless 1.3650 is broken.
Base Case:
π Bullish bias toward 1.3870 β 1.3920, with potential extension to 1.4000.
