Intraday Market Analysis – USD awaits catalyst
USDCHF claws back losses The Swiss franc plunged across the board after a pickup in risk sentiment. After a double top at 0.9400, a drop below 0.9260 had put the bulls in an awkward position. Last March’s lows around 0.9160 has attracted some bargain hunting. Then a close above 0.9270 revealed strong […]
Intraday Market Analysis – GBP bounces back
GBPUSD seeks support The high beta pound edges higher on improved market sentiment. A surge above 1.2080 has prompted short-term sellers to cover their positions. This could be the signal the bulls have been waiting for after the pair drifted lower in search of support. As the RSI returns to the neutrality […]
Intraday Market Analysis – DAX extends gains
USDJPY seeks support The Japanese yen rallied over better-than-expected Tokyo CPI in December. On the daily chart, a break below August’s low (130.50) has put the buy side under pressure. The latest bounce hit resistance in the supply zone 134.70-135.00 which coincides with the 30-day moving average. The bulls will need to […]
Intraday Market Analysis – USD tests key supports
EURUSD recoups losses The US dollar tanked after wage growth was slower than expected in December. The pair previously came under pressure near last June’s highs around 1.0750. A double top at 1.0710 capped the euro’s advance and led to a correction. A three-leg sell-off below 1.0520 prompted some buyers to bail […]
Intraday Market Analysis – USD fails to impress
USDCHF retests support The US dollar struggles as the Fed minutes confirms a slower pace in its interest rate increases. Last April’s low of 0.9200 has offered some support and the surge above 0.9340 prompted sellers to trim their exposure. Follow-up bids above the fresh resistance 0.9400 will be needed to keep […]
Intraday Market Analysis – USD bounces back
NZDUSD tests key support The US dollar soared after jobless claims showed resilience of the labour market. On the daily chart, the directional bias remains up with the pair seeking to secure a foothold. A previous sharp drop found support over 0.6200, but its failure to reclaim 0.6360 could be detrimental to […]