The British pound showed limited upside momentum against the US dollar on Tuesday, with analysts at United Overseas Bank capping near-term resistance at 1.3555. UOB currency strategists Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann reported that GBP/USD briefly pierced above the 1.3535 to 1.3540 zone before retreating to settle at 1.3496 by session close.
The pullback signals weakening bullish conviction at current levels, with traders unable to sustain gains above key technical resistance. UOB expects intraday price action to remain confined within a narrow trading band between 1.3475 support and 1.3525 resistance, suggesting limited volatility in the immediate term.
The constrained range points to market hesitation as traders await fresh catalysts to establish directional conviction. Currency pairs are trading defensively amid broader uncertainty in foreign exchange markets, with sterling unable to build meaningful momentum against the greenback despite multiple attempts to break higher.
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Traders should watch for a decisive break above 1.3555 or below 1.3475 before committing to directional positions, as the current range suggests consolidation rather than trend continuation.
Source: FXStreet