Forex Technical Analysis: GBP/USD, EUR/USD & USD/JPY

Oct 20, 2026 / By Shereen Rami / in Technical Analysis

Technical analysis of some currency pairs:

Technical Analysis Report (October 20, 2026):

 

GBP-20-10-2026

The GBP/USD chart on the hourly time frame:

The pair is trading near 1.3333 following a strong bullish rebound, holding above the moving averages despite weakening positive momentum on the MACD.

●    Trend: Short-term bullish.
●    Support: 1.3308, followed by 1.3273.
●    Resistance: 1.3343, followed by 1.3370.

Technical Outlook: A break above 1.3343 could extend gains toward 1.3370, while a move below 1.3308 may trigger a correction toward 1.3273.

EUR-20-10-2026

USD chart on the hourly time frame :
The pair is trading near 1.1231 after recovering from its recent low, with bullish momentum showing signs of improvement as price approaches a key resistance zone.

●    Trend: Short-term corrective bullish.
●    Support: 1.1208, followed by 1.1159.
●    Resistance: 1.1240, followed by 1.1257.

Technical Outlook: A break above 1.1240 could open the way toward 1.1257, while a decline below 1.1208 may renew selling pressure toward 1.1159.

JPY-20-10-2026

USDJPY chart on the hourly time frame:

The pair is trading near 158.14 after a sharp pullback from recent highs, with bullish momentum fading on the MACD, suggesting scope for further short-term correction.

●    Trend: Sideways with a bearish bias.
●    Support: 157.93, followed by 157.72.
●    Resistance: 158.36, followed by 158.58.

Technical Outlook: A break below 157.93 could expose 157.72, while a recovery above 158.36 may support a rebound.