Pound Sterling pares gains ahead of Fed Powell speech
Technical Analysis: Pound Sterling struggles to extend recovery above 1.2580
The Pound Sterling faces selling pressure while testing the breakout of last week’s consolidation formed in a range between 1.2575 and 1.2668. The Cable struggles to sustain above the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), which trades around 1.2570.
On a broader time frame, the horizontal support from December 8 low at 1.2500 would provide further cushion to the Pound Sterling. Meanwhile, the upside is expected to remain limited near an eight-month high of around 1.2900.
The 14-period Relative Strength Index (RSI) dips below 40.00. If it sustains below this level, bearish momentum will trigger.