GBP/USD through 1.45 on Brexit polls

A bout of buying interest sent the sterling to session highs vs. the dollar, with GBP/USD quickly leaving behind the 1.4500 barrier to climb to the vicinity of 1.4550.

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Spot has retaken the 1.4500 handle after latest results from ORB International for the Daily Telegraph showed the ‘Remain’ vote keeps the lead with 55% vs. the ‘Leave’ vote with 42%.

Spot is thus snapping a 2-day negative streak, refocusing on last week’s tops around 1.4660 ahead of the testimonies by BoE’s Carney, Broadbent, Weale and Vlieghe before the Treasury Select Committee Hearing.

GBP/USD levels to consider

As of writing the pair is advancing 0.38% at 1.4539 facing the immediate hurdle at 1.4666 (high May 19) ahead of 1.4770 (high May 3) and then 1.4815 (2016 high Jan.4). On the other hand, a breakdown of 1.4365 (20-day sma) would aim for 1.4335 (100-day sma) and finally 1.4330 (low May 16).