Technical Analysis

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:55:43 GMT

EUR/JPY slips lower; bulls aim at 97.93

EUR/JPY started a week slightly lower after a strong rally last Friday. If bullish trend holds further, then 97.93 (61.80% Fibo) is likely to be the first target to be tested by bullish investors. If this level is successfully pierced, a path towards 98.43 (Upper Bollinger band) and 100.53 (100-day SMA) will be cleared.

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:54:08 GMT

AUD/JPY to confront 82.57

Although RSI indicator shows neutral signal, AUD/JPY experienced a huge rally on the 3rd of August, however a trend reversal happened, and now the price follows a downward trend, and is about to reach weekly PP at 82.57, which might prove to be support for the current decline. If it is broken, then the bearish tendency is likely to advance even further until 200-day SMA

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:43:23 GMT

EUR/AUD reaches weekly PP at 1.1716

Bullish advance, which started two days ago, was stopped, and now a bearish reaction takes place. The movement downwards has already managed to reach weekly PP at 1.1716 and now EUR/AUD is gradually moving towards weekly S1 at 1.1657, which might bring some bullish momentum for the price, but, if the currency pair manages to breach it, then next support at 1.1631 (lower Bollinger band)

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 15:32:10 GMT

EUR/CAD slowly approaching 20-day SMA

EUR/CAD experienced a huge bullish correction on August 3rd, followed by another smaller rally yesterdayAs for now, the currency couple experiences a bearish reaction, which already managed to close the recently established upside gap, and now the price is slowly approaching a 20-day SMA at 1.2357, which might serve as a support level for the current dip. In case the price manages to break through,

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 07:47:26 GMT

USD/CHF is underpinned by 0.9707/0.9656

The currency couple attempted to push through 0.9707/0.9656, but was unsuccessful, thus pointing to its potential to resume recovery. Resistance at 0.9738/40 will stand first on its way upwards, whereas 0.9803/25 and 0.9950/1.0003 will also slow down advancement of the pair, which is not anticipated to be sharp, given mixed signals on daily and monthly timeframes.

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 07:43:57 GMT

USD/JPY falters ahead of 78.71

USD/JPY has pierced through a downtrend resistance, but proved to be incapable of surging further by bouncing off 78.71. An interim support at 78.48/43 is being eroded and may soon give in, allowing the price to drop to 78.08/77.87, below which lies subsequent levels at 77.56 and 77.34/21. In order to change the long-term outlook to bullish, USD/JPY will have

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 07:09:28 GMT

GBP/USD to test 1.5730/75

Rebound of the pair from 1.5517 last week confirms intentions of the cable to trade above an uptrend support and thus rechallenge a key resistance area that stretches from 1.5730 (200 day SMA) to 1.5775 (Bollinger band). Nonetheless, this zone is unlikely to be breached in near future and will cap the pair for now, while closest supports are to

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 07:04:05 GMT

EUR/USD halts at 1.2410/40

EUR/USD still preserves some bullish momentum since Friday, as suggested by technical indicators on a daily timeframe. However, it is expected to wane afterwards, since resistance at 1.2410/40 is already proving the present rally of the pair to be fragile. Further appreciation of the Euro will encounter levels at 1.2535 and 1.2633/44, while dips will be limited by supports at

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:29:58 GMT

GBP/JPY to challenge 122.59

Bearish trend, which was started on July 30th was paused today, and now a bullish correction takes place. Further GBP/JPY advance might find resistance at 20-day SMA at 122.59, but if it fails to reverse the current trend, then next resistance at 122.90 (Monthly PP) will probably bring some bearish impetus. At the same time, RSI indicator shows neutral signal, therefore no sudden tendency reversal

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:18:59 GMT

EUR/CAD rebounds from 1.2269

EUR/CAD experienced a small bullish correction today, however, the price stayed within a downward channel, and the outlook remains bearish. If the rally continues, it might encounter a 20-day SMA at 1.2356, which might prove to be significant resistance for the current bullish reaction. In case EUR/CAD currency pair manages to breach it, then next resistance at 1.2443 (Weekly R1) is very likely to reverse

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 20:07:58 GMT

EUR/AUD confronts 1.1705

After a 2-day decline, EUR/AUD experienced a bullish reaction today, and now the currency pair is gradually approaching a weekly S1 at 1.1705, which might turn out to be a formidable resistance for the current advance. Although the movement upwards has already occurred, RSI indicator still remains in the over-sold area, therefore even further rally might be expected. On the other hand, support levels are

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:56:59 GMT

AUD/JPY to test 82.935

Today AUD/JPY regained bullish momentum. Even though the price has been lately moving within a downward channel, the outlook seems bullish, as today a new 3-month high has already been reached. If the uptrend continues, then the currency couple will face the upper Bollinger band at 82.935 that might prove to be a considerable resistance level for the current rally. However, if it fails to

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:44:13 GMT

NZD/USD rallies further, 0.8181 might be hit next

The New Zealand dollar advanced confidently further and right now 0.8181 (R1 Weekly) is open for bullish traders. Thus, if bullish momentum holds further, 0.8256 (R2 Monthly) is likely to be hit first. A breakout here would pave the way towards the third resistance level at 0.8319 (61.80% Fibo).

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:44:06 GMT

USD/CAD bounces off the 200-day SMA at 1.0085

Yesterday USD/CAD was trading close to the 200-day SMA at 1.0085, though the currency couple bounced from this line today and currently bears have chances to strengthen a bearish trend. If this is the case, then 1.008 (Lower Bollinger band) is going to be the first support level, followed by 0.9972 (S1 Weekly) and 0.9914 (S2 Weekly) in case of a successful breakout.

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:43:58 GMT

AUD/USD sticks to an upbeat momentum, might hit 1.0530

AUD/USD slightly recovered, and for now it maintains a bullish inertia. If bulls manage to develop a strong upward trend, then investors might encounter the second and third resistance levels at 1.0581 (R1 Monthly) and 1.0704 (R3 Monthly) as bullish momentum strengthens.

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:43:51 GMT

EUR/JPY maintains downward pressure; bears aim at 94.80

EUR/JPY is remaining neutral for now, though it might reiterate a bullish trend. And if the pair moves higher, 95.81 (PP Weekly) is likely to be an initial resistance line for bullish investors, a breakout of which would expose 96.35 (Upper resistance line) and 98.23 (55-day SMA), respectively.

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 07:43:17 GMT

USD/CHF is headed towards 0.9923/39

Following repeated attempts of USD/CHF to commence robust recovery, resistance at 0.9809/25 allowed further appreciation of the U.S. Dollar after a pair's deep pull back down to 0.9711/0.9680. USD/CHF is expected to remain on a bullish path for now and encounter an initial resistance at 0.9923/39, while extension of a rally will require 1.0003 to be broken.

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 07:43:10 GMT

USD/JPY is contained by 78.37/54

Breakout above a downtrend resistance at 78.37/54 has not yet been confirmed, implying increased possibility of continuation of a downtrend, being that descending triangle is believed to be a bearish formation. Violation of support at 78.06/77.98 will pave the way towards 77.77/63 and 77.34/32, while a subsequent line at 76.68/56 is near previous BoJ intervention levels.

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 07:08:35 GMT

GBP/USD slows down ahead of 1.5472/50

GBP/USD is approaching a significant support level at 1.5472/50, behaviour of the pair near which may define its performance in the medium-term. In case the cable bounces off the support, then 1.5729/81 (100 and 200 day SMA and an uptrend resistance) will soon be retested. On the other hand, if 1.5472/50 does not withstand, 1.5253/24 will be targeted next.

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 07:08:29 GMT

EUR/USD's bias is bearish

EUR/USD has spiked up to 1.2406/47 yesterday, but was unable to close above resistance at 1.2337/64, which in turn has set in motion bearish tendency, resulting in a support level at 1.2244/22 being breached. Indicators on a weekly timeframe predicate continuation of a downward move, accordingly, the pair is likely to preserve current momentum at least until 1.2099/80.

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:12:55 GMT

GBP/JPY slowly approaching 20-day SMA

Bearish tendency, which lasted for the lastthree days was stopped today, and now a bullish reaction takes place. If the movement upwards proceeds, then GBP/JPY might reach a 20-day SMA at 122.700, which might prove to be a strong resistance for the current rally. If it fails to reverse trend back to bearish, then next resistance at 122.900 (Monthly PP) might give some bearish impetus.

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:01:55 GMT

EUR/CAD gains bullish momentum

Despite being traded within a bearish channel, EUR/CAD currency pair experienced another rally today. Besides, yesterday's dip failed to extend to a new low, as a result, EUR/CAD is presently slowly approaching a 20-day SMA at 1.2367, where it might find formidable resistance. In case movement upwards proves to be strong enough to break the latter level, then next resistance at 1.2443 (Weekly R2) might

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:50:56 GMT

EUR/AUD remains bearish

EUR/AUD currency pair remains bearish, while slowly approaching Weekly S2 at 1.1653, where it might gain some bullish momentum. In case it is breached, then the Lower Bollinger Band at 1.1619 is very likely to reverse short-term tendency. Besides, RSI indicator has already remained for some time in the over-sold area, therefore trend reversal might occur at any time. On the other hand, current resistance

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:39:40 GMT

NZD/USD is fluctuating in between 0.8068/0.8112

The Kiwi dollar commenced trading in a flat trend today against the US dollar, though bullish investors do not lose hope to push NZD higher. If bullish impetus continues, 0.8112 (upper Bollinger band) is likely to be hit first. A breakout here would pave the way towards 0.8181 (R1 Weekly) and 0.8256 (R2 Monthly).

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