GBP/USD: general analysis
Current trend
After the Bank of England decided its cut interest rates to 0.25%, the GBP/USD pair lost more than 200 points. Having reached its low in the region of 1.3111, the price corrected up. The instrument gained moderate support when data on US Initial Jobless Claims showed a 3 000 increase to 269 000 for the week ended July 30.
On Friday market participants will turn their attention to statistics for July on US Nonfarm Payrolls and Unemployment Rate. Economists project 180 000 new jobs were created last month that is substantially below
the previous reading of 287 000. The Unemployment Rate, at the same time, is expected to be down from 4.9% to 4.8%.
Support and resistance
Bollinger Bands on the 4-hour chart is directed down, but the price was falling below the lower band that suggests the possibility of an upward correction towards the middle MA and the level of 1.3272. MACD histogram is in the positive zone, but its volumes are falling. The indicator is giving a sell signal.
Support levels: 1.3111, 1.3065, 1.3007.
Resistance levels: 1.3190, 1.3272, 1.3374.
Trading tips
Short positions can be opened below the level of 1.3111 with targets at 1.3065 and 1.3007.
Long positions can be opened above the level of 1.3272 with the target at 1.3374.
