the USD index is at a soft spot after rising through out 2018 the 97.00 level has been tough to crack through coupled with the government shut down and the dovish FED feeling in perspective a short is more likely on the index
An upper channel being formed is a clear indication the pound isnt trowing in the towel but staying strong against the dollar which has been strong of late it out performed the USD by more than 2% since the start of the year
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The pair has been flirting with the 19.00 lows and even though it still trades below the 200 SMA a rebound could happend as it indicates on the RSI which is already curving upwards