FX.co ★ GBP/USD: Tips for Beginner Traders for October 6th (U.S. Session)

Trade analysis and recommendations for trading the British pound

The test of the 1.3451 price level coincided with the moment when the MACD indicator had just started moving upward from the zero mark, which confirmed a correct entry point for buying the pound. However, after a 10-point rise, selling pressure returned to the pair.

Although the UK construction sector PMI declined, its reading of 46.2 exceeded analysts' expectations. Positive dynamics have persisted for three months, fueling optimism about a potential recovery in business activity in the near term. The moderate decline in housing construction is a result of the Bank of England's interest rate cuts in recent months. Government initiatives to support mortgage lending and stimulate housing demand also appear to be bearing fruit. In addition, a slight drop in the prices of some building materials has helped reduce project costs somewhat. Overall, the situation in the UK construction sector remains mixed. The better-than-expected PMI is a positive signal, but sustainable recovery will require overcoming several serious challenges, including labor shortages and uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment.

Since no U.S. data is expected in the second half of the day, the GBP/USD pair may continue to trade within its channel. For this reason, technical factors will prevail. Important support and resistance levels, as well as chart patterns, may influence price movements. A breakout of a key level could trigger further movement in the direction of the breakout.

As for the intraday strategy, I will rely more on the implementation of Scenarios #1 and #2.

Buy Signal

Scenario #1: Today, I plan to buy the pound around the 1.3456 entry level (green line on the chart) with the goal of rising to 1.3481 (thicker green line on the chart). Around 1.3481, I will exit long positions and open shorts in the opposite direction, expecting a movement of 30–35 points in the opposite direction. A strong rise in the pound is unlikely today. Important! Before buying, make sure the MACD indicator is above the zero mark and just starting its upward movement.

Scenario #2: I also plan to buy the pound today if the 1.3421 level is tested twice in a row, at the moment when the MACD indicator is in the oversold area. This will limit the pair's downward potential and lead to a market reversal upward. Growth toward the opposite levels of 1.3456 and 1.3481 can be expected.

Sell Signal

Scenario #1: I plan to sell the pound today after breaking below the 1.3421 level (red line on the chart), which should lead to a rapid decline in the pair. The key target for sellers will be 1.3387, where I plan to exit shorts and immediately open longs in the opposite direction, expecting a movement of 20–25 points upward from that level. The pound may experience a sharp drop in the second half of the day. Important! Before selling, make sure the MACD indicator is below the zero mark and just starting its downward movement.

Scenario #2: I also plan to sell the pound today if the 1.3456 level is tested twice in a row, at the moment when the MACD indicator is in the overbought area. This will limit the pair's upward potential and lead to a downward reversal. A decline toward the opposite levels of 1.3421 and 1.3387 can be expected.

On the Chart:

• Thin green line – entry price for buying the trading instrument.
• Thick green line – estimated price where Take Profit can be set, or profit can be taken manually, since further growth above this level is unlikely.
• Thin red line – entry price for selling the trading instrument.
• Thick red line – estimated price where Take Profit can be set, or profit can be taken manually, since further decline below this level is unlikely.
• MACD indicator – when entering the market, it is important to use overbought and oversold zones as guidance.

Important Note for Beginners:

Beginner traders in the Forex market should be very cautious when making decisions about entering the market. Before the release of important fundamental reports, it is best to stay out of the market to avoid sharp price swings. If you decide to trade during news releases, always set stop orders to minimize losses. Without stop orders, you can very quickly lose your entire deposit, especially if you don't use money management and trade with large volumes.

And remember, for successful trading you must have a clear trading plan, like the one I presented above. Spontaneous trading decisions based on the current market situation are an inherently losing strategy for intraday traders.