Daily analysis of GBP/USD for January 04, 2016

According to the H1 chart, GBP/USD is doing a strong bearish consolidation below the 1.4802 level, after a sideways range move before the New Year's eve. Currently, we can expect a decline below the 1.4702 level, which would open the doors to test the 1.4608 level on a short-term basis. The 200 SMA in this time frame is still pointing to the downside. The MACD indicator is at the negative territory.

H1 chart's resistance levels: 1.4802 / 1.4918
H1 chart's support levels: 1.4702 / 1.4608

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 1.4702, take profit is at 1.4608, and stop loss is at 1.4793.

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