Analysis of Trades and Trading Tips for the British Pound:

The test of the price at 1.3555 coincided with the MACD indicator just starting to move upward from the zero mark, confirming the correct entry point for buying the pound. As a result, the pair rose by 20 pips.

The pound, in the pair with the dollar, rose on rather modest data on activity in the US services sector. The latest indices of business activity in the US services sector, while showing some stabilization, still failed to meet expectations for a more confident recovery. This fact, combined with persistently high inflation and uncertainty about the Federal Reserve's future monetary policy, negatively affected demand for the US currency.

Today promises to be extremely important for financial markets, as investors will closely analyze the release of key macroeconomic indicators from the UK. Special attention will be paid to the services sector business activity index and the composite index, which provide insight into the overall economic situation by encompassing both services and manufacturing. Given that the services sector is the main driver of growth in the British economy, positive data on the PMI index could further strengthen the British pound. The services sector, which encompasses industries ranging from finance to retail, is highly sensitive to changes in consumer sentiment and business activity.

The composite index, combining indicators of both manufacturing and services, will provide a more complete picture of economic activity. If both components demonstrate positive dynamics, it will strengthen market confidence in the British economy's resilience.

Regarding the intraday strategy, I will primarily rely on implementing Scenarios #1 and #2.

Buy Scenarios

Scenario #1: I plan to buy the pound today upon reaching the entry point around 1.3594 (green line on the chart) with a target increase to 1.3622 (thicker green line on the chart). At around 1.3622, I intend to exit my positions and immediately sell in the opposite direction (expecting movement of 30-35 pips in the opposite direction from this level). A strong increase in the pound can only be anticipated if good data is released. Important! Before buying, ensure that the MACD indicator is above the zero mark and is just beginning to rise from there.

Scenario #2: I also plan to buy the pound today if the price tests 1.3576 twice in a row while the MACD indicator is in the oversold area. This will limit the pair's downside potential and lead to an upward market reversal. An increase to opposing levels of 1.3594 and 1.3622 can be expected.

Sell Scenarios

Scenario #1: I plan to sell the pound today after the 1.3576 level is updated (red line on the chart), which will trigger a rapid decline in the pair. The key target for sellers will be the 1.3545 level, where I intend to exit my short positions and immediately buy in the opposite direction (expecting a 20-25-pip move in the opposite direction from this level). Pressure on the pound may return if there is bad news from the Middle East. Important! Before selling, ensure that the MACD indicator is below the zero mark and is just beginning to decline from there.

Scenario #2: I also plan to sell the pound today if two consecutive tests of 1.3594 occur while the MACD indicator is in the overbought area. This will limit the upward potential of the pair and lead to a market reversal downward. A decrease to opposing levels of 1.3576 and 1.3545 can be expected.

What is on the Chart:

• The thin green line – entry price at which the trading instrument can be bought;
• The thick green line – approximate price where take profit can be set or to realize profit, as further growth above this level is unlikely;
• The thin red line – entry price at which the trading instrument can be sold;
• The thick red line – approximate price where take profit can be set or to realize profit, as further decline below this level is unlikely;
• MACD indicator. When entering the market, it is important to be guided by overbought and oversold zones.

Important: Beginner traders in the Forex market need to make entry decisions very cautiously. It is best to stay out of the market before important fundamental reports to avoid sharp price fluctuations. If you decide to trade during news releases, always set stop orders to minimize losses. Without placing stop orders, you can quickly lose your entire deposit, especially if you do not use money management and trade in large volumes.

And remember, for successful trading, it is essential to have a clear trading plan, as outlined above. Making impulsive trading decisions based on the current market situation is fundamentally a losing strategy for an intraday trader.