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The other major currencies matter in gauging other major currencies' strengths. There are more readily tradable pairs than dollar pairs.
As 2018 is the year in which the shape of Business will alter in a very different manner.Currency market reflects fear of slowdown well in advance, although it is not claimed that the prices will surge down.However, at the start of 2018, we have seen the sudden slump in Sterling Pound.Further, it depends on the economical Factors.
Currently, we are at 1.3862 and starting a push to the downside.Ifwe breakout of the bear flag, we're initially looking for a continuation to the 0.500 at 1.3702 and a possible bounce there. This is also the lower channel from a day chart up-move. The average daily true range (ATR) for the pair currently is 176 pips.
Pound has already shown itself early this year. It's interesting to know if it'll take an upward or a downward trend now and if investors are interested in it. It's worth watching.