Despite strong signals of reversal, the Sterling managed to maintain its high position against the US Dollar on Thursday, as it was trading slightly below the 1.43 mark —its 1,5-year high—during most of the session. This still movement was disrupted by Trump’s comments on stronger US Dollar which sent the pair for a 117-pip hourly plunge. This fall was supported by the 55-hour SMA which allowed for a subsequent appreciation towards 1.4250. As apparent on the chart, the previously-drawn ascending channel still holds; however, its steep positioning points to a soon breakout south. By and large, this session should offer high volatility due to important data releases from both the UK and the US. A strong support should be provided by the 200-hour SMA, the 38.2% Fibo and the weekly R1 circa 1.3960.
