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19.08.2015 02:26 AM
Daily analysis of GBP/USD for August 19, 2015

GBP/USD is trying to consolidate above 1.5640 with a mid-term focus towards the 1.5761 level. That's why bulls are still stronger and having a momentum above 200 SMA on the daily chart. However, we should recommend to follow the current bias because there are no signs in the short term for deep pullbacks. MACD indicator is on the positive territory.

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On H1 chart, GBP/USD had a rally towards new weekly highs and remains above the 200 SMA. The pair is looking again to break the resistance level of 1.5679 in order to rise until the 1.5715 zone in the short term. After a breakout above it, GBP/USD will look to trade around the pyschological level of 1.5800. MACD indicator is still on the negative territory.

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Daily chart's resistance levels: 1.5640 / 1.5761

Daily chart's support levels: 1.5543 / 1.5450

H1 chart's resistance levels: 1.5679 / 1.5715

H1 chart's support levels: 1.5632 / 1.5587

Trading recommendations for today: Based on the H1 chart, place buy (long) orders only if the GBP/USD pair breaks a bullish candlestick; the resistance level is at 1.5679, take profit is at 1.5715, and stop loss is at 1.5644.

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