GBP/JPY Technical Analysis: Turns higher for second straight session after mixed UK data

   •  The cross regained positive traction from the 143.00 neighborhood and refreshed session tops following the release of mixed UK economic data.

   •  The uptick, however, lacked any strong follow-through/conviction and remained capped amid the prevalent cautious mood across global financial markets.

   •  Neutral technical indicators on hourly/daily charts have failed to support any firm directional bias, albeit Brexit optimism remained supportive. 

   •  Any meaningful up-move is likely to confront stiff resistance near a short-term descending trend-line, forming a part of a bearish triangular formation on the 4-hourly chart.

GBP/JPY 4-hourly chart

Spot Rate: 143.71
Daily Low: 143.07
Trend: Intraday bullish

Resistance
R1: 144.00 (round figure mark)
R2: 144.37 (R1 daily pivot-point)
R3: 145.00 (last week's swing high)

Support
S1: 143.40 (horizontal zone)
S2: 143.07 (current day swing low)
S3: 142.53 (S1 daily pivot-point)