FX.co ★ Daily analysis of GBP/USD for July 24, 2014

Daily chart: The GBP/USD is close to touching the support level of 1.7000, as this pair has been very weak in recent days. Probably the GBP/USD begins to form a bearish pattern to try and make a breakout at that level, so that the next target would be the support level of 1.6851 in the medium term. The MACD indicator is in negative territory.

H4 chart: This pair is trying to make a rebound on the 200-day moving average, so probably the GBP/USD may consolidate above the resistance level of 1.7062 and up to 1.7179 level. However, the GBP/USD is forming a bearish pattern, so it could fall to the support level of 1.6995 in the coming hours. The MACD indicator is in negative territory.

H1 chart: The GBP/USD has made a breakout at the support level of 1.7050 and now this pair is trying to fall to the support level of 1.7000. If GBP/USD manages to make a breakout at that level, it would be expected to fall to the support level of 1.6950. The MACD indicator is moving into positive territory.

Trading recommendations for today: Based on the H1 chart, place sell (short) orders only if the GBP/USD pair breaks a bearish candlestick; the support level is at 1.7000, take profit is at 1.6950, and stop loss is at 1.7050.