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Pound Sterling’s momentum indicators suggest a continued upward trend, with the next technical target set at 1.3500. Recent trading patterns predict consolidation in the range of 1.3375 to 1.3450, after a slightly lower close at 1.3418.
In the one-to-three-week outlook, momentum indicators still support a rise towards 1.3500. A drop below 1.3340 would signal the end of the upward movement that began earlier in the week.
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As it stands, the British pound remains buoyed by upward pressure, having closed slightly lower at 1.3418 but still firmly situated within its near-term support and resistance levels. What we can infer from the most recent technical signals is that the momentum, albeit somewhat tempered by consolidation, is not yet exhausted. It remains pointed towards 1.3500 as a realistic and reachable level if the current trajectory holds.
Technical Analysis
We are watching the 1.3340 mark with some caution. This isn’t just another round number—it’s the key floor below which the latest upwards run would likely break down. As long as spot levels hold above this point, prior bullish moves still stand. But a slip below would cancel out any expectations for near-term gains and shift attention back towards downside trades.
Against this backdrop, derivatives participants should take note of compression between the 1.3375 and 1.3450 zones. This is where we’ve seen trades coil, which often occurs before more directional moves. Ranges that stay tight could be storing up energy. What follows typically isn’t random, particularly when volatility begins to expand. If that begins to occur while outer levels hold, upside exposure with disciplined stop parameters becomes more appealing.
Mid-term indicators—those that filter noise over the span of several weeks—continue to carry upward slope. This contributes further weight to the argument that bulls still hold the balance, though that grip appears more delicate than in prior sessions. Some of this may come down to external data shifts or positioning trends, which we monitor through futures’ open interest and implied volatility skews.
We believe traders would do well to examine the relative strength of the current move rather than absolute price. Higher highs don’t always mean strength—they need to be examined in context. Maclean, who’s tracked this leg of the move extensively, notes that the price action appears somewhat mechanical, with sellers stepping in around expected levels and buyers defending each retrace. It gives short-term setups tactical value, but less so strategically.
Timing remains everything. Those looking for intraday setups with directional bias should lean towards breakout or reversal points around the stated band. Others holding longer positions should be mindful that movement towards 1.3500 could meet resistance simply from option expiry-related flows, not broad macro trends. Therefore, each level should be judged on its own merit and not solely on continuation probabilities.
Finally, beyond technicals, we also watch the tone of central bank communication and local economic prints. They often trail price but eventually force re-evaluation of established positions. Harris added in recent commentary that any deviation from current expectations for inflation paths or rate stance could undercut technical signals, so staying attuned through scheduled data releases remains important.
In this current setup, the tools are in place for opportunity—but so too are the fault lines.
