GBPUSD closed Wednesday's early session at 1.34511, just 7 pips above Monday's opening print of 1.34504. The pair has traced a narrow path between Monday's low at 1.34063 and Tuesday's high at 1.34812.
Without major UK or US data releases this week, cable has drifted in a 75-pip channel. The most notable move came Monday when sellers pushed the pair down to 1.34063 before buyers stepped in to defend the 1.3400 handle.
The calendar shows no high-impact events for sterling or the dollar through Friday. If risk sentiment shifts on broader market moves, watch how cable reacts at 1.3480. A break above puts 1.3500 back in focus. A slide below 1.3440 could test Monday's low again.
LHFX client sentiment sits at 50.2% long and 49.8% short as of Wednesday morning. This near-perfect balance reflects the lack of conviction in either direction while traders wait for clearer catalysts.
The 1.3450 area has acted as a pivot through the first three sessions. If price holds above this level while EUR/USD catches a bid, cable could test Tuesday's 1.3481 high. Below 1.3450, the Monday low at 1.3406 becomes the obvious magnet.
Byline: LHFX Research
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