By | August 05 2010 1:30 AM

GBP/USD closed lower due to profit taking on Wednesday as it consolidates around the 62% retracement level of the 2009-2010-decline crossing. The mid-range close sets the stage for a steady opening on Thursday. Stochastics and the RSI are overbought but remain neutral to bullish signalling that sideways to higher prices are possible near-term.