Details of the economic calendar from July 22
Preliminary data on business activity indices in Europe, Great Britain, and the United States reflected an overall decline. And since the picture is the same, there was no reason for fuss.
Details of statistical indicators:
In Europe, the index of business activity in the service sector fell from 53.0 to 50.6 points, while the forecast was 52.0 points. Manufacturing PMI fell from 52.1 to 49.6 points, with forcast of a decline to 51.0 points. The composite index fell from 52.0 to 49.4 points.
The situation is slightly better in the UK. Services PMI fell from 54.3 to 53.3 points, while the forecast assumed a decline to 53.0 points. Manufacturing PMI, on the other hand, fell from 52.8 to 52.2, with a forecast of 52.0 points. The composite index fell from 53.7 to 52.2 points.
In the US, Manufacturing PMI fell from 52.7 to 52.3 points. Services PMI fell from 52.7 to 47.0 points, while forecasts expected it to remain at the same level. As a result, the composite index fell from 52.3 to 47.5 points.
Analysis of trading charts from July 22
The EURUSD currency pair is in the flat stage, where the values of 1.0150/1.0270 serve as boundaries. The prolonged presence of the price in a closed amplitude indicates a characteristic uncertainty among traders. At the same time, this process can lead to a cumulative effect, which will lead to speculative price jumps.
The GBPUSD currency pair has been moving along the psychological level of 1.2000 for almost a week, only having a local deviation from the control range of 1.1950/1.2050.
Economic calendar for July 25
Monday is traditionally accompanied by an empty macroeconomic calendar. Important statistics in Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States are not expected.
Trading plan for EUR/USD on July 25
In this situation, trading tactics still considers the method of breaking through one or another border of the established flat. In this regard, buy positions will be valid after the price holds above 1.0280 in a four-hour period, and sell positions will arise after the price holds below 1.0115 in a four-hour period.
Trading plan for GBP/USD on July 25
In this situation, the pound sterling repeats the movement of the European currency, where there is a similar flat. Thus, based on a positive correlation, the completion of the euro flat will lead to a movement in the pound.
If we proceed from the price levels, then to increase the volume of short positions in the pound, it is necessary to keep below the value of 1.1950. Meanwhile, the conversation about buying the pound may come if the price holds above the 1.2050 mark in a four-hour period.
What is reflected in the trading charts?
A candlestick chart view is graphical rectangles of white and black light, with sticks on top and bottom. When analyzing each candle in detail, you will see its characteristics of a relative period: the opening price, closing price, and maximum and minimum prices.
Horizontal levels are price coordinates, relative to which a stop or a price reversal may occur. These levels are called support and resistance in the market.
Circles and rectangles are highlighted examples where the price of the story unfolded. This color selection indicates horizontal lines that may put pressure on the quote in the future.
The up/down arrows are the reference points of the possible price direction in the future.
