Technical Analysis

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Fri, 05 Oct 2012 07:38:09 GMT

EUR/USD soars through 1.2969

After overcoming 1.2969 the only obstacle that separates EUR/USD from attaining 1.34 lies at 1.3143/71. This resistance could potentially send the pair back to an uptrend support line, but nevertheless should eventually give in, allowing extension of a recovery. In the meantime, losses are to be limited by a key zone at 1.2826/1.2789.

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:29:46 GMT

XAU/USD overcomes upper Bollinger band at 1782

The uptrend, which started three days ago, successfully managed to continue, as today the XAU/USD exchange rate experienced another bullish advance, and the price at the particular moment is gradually approaching the monthly R1 at 1806, which might bring some bearish impulse. In case it fails to slow down the uptrend, then the exchange rate is likely to reach the

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:17:47 GMT

GBP/JPY breaks 200-day SMA

Today the GBP/JPY currency pair experienced another bullish rally, and the currency couple has already managed to breach the 200-day SMA at 126.26. As for now, the price is slowly heading towards the monthly R1 at 127.54, which might change the direction of the prevailing movement upwards. If it it broken, then next resistance at 128.03 (upper Bollinger band) is

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:06:50 GMT

EUR/CAD remains bullish

The interim uptrend successfully managed to prevail, as today the EUR/CAD currency couple experienced another consequent bullish correction, and at the particular moment the currency pair is about to test the 200-day SMA at 1.2796, which is very likely to reverse the current movement upwards. In case it is broken, then the price is likely to reach the monthly R1

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:55:47 GMT

EUR/AUD to move higher

The bullish tendency, which started a couple of days ago, successfully keeps advancing even further, and today the EUR/AUD currency pair advanced even higher, moving closer to the resistance line of the prevailing bullish price channel at 1.2702, which is expected to bring some bearish momentum. If it fails to stop the rally, then next resistance at 1.2740 (monthly R2)

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:34:13 GMT

NZD/USD testing 0.8200

Pair has been range bound (0.8185-0.8352) for the past 3 weeks and we might see some strong moves as it approaches the lower limit of the range. It would not be much of a surprise if pair would rebound from cluster of support levels at 0.8200-0.8180. This is scenario is predicted by technical indicators as well.

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:33:52 GMT

USD/CAD rejected by 0.9882

We are observing choppy sessions lately which suggest that pair is losing its drive and drop predicted by technical indicators on 1W chart is just around the corner. However, it is likely pair will remain in 0.98xx range till the end of the week as breaching it was not easy and it is unlikely pair will give it up easy

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:33:43 GMT

AUD/USD rejected by 1.02

Pair continues do depreciate after forming double top pattern. Although it was posing to breach pattern's support at 1.0160 fairly easily, 1.02 proved to be more difficult task as pair was rejected from breaching this level twice already. Such turn of events strengthens prediction, given by Stochastic indicator, that pair might pick up again. 

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:33:31 GMT

EUR/JPY stopped at 102.60

Pair is continuing its rally after bouncing from major (psychological level) at 100 and is moving to form what seems to be a double top. Lower levels were not hard task, but as pair approaches resistance levels above 102.5 it seems that we will see a loss in momentum and few choppy sessions would not be a surprise as well.

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 07:58:47 GMT

USD/CHF hovers between 0.9343 and 0.9416/42

The currency pair is expected to eventually erode support at 0.9343 and gain downward impetus, which in turn may lead to a retest of 0.9245. However, for the time being USD/CHF remains sidelined, as pointed out by technical indicators for all the three time intervals presented. In case the price increases, 0.9416/42 will be the first to try to negate

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 07:47:46 GMT

USD/JPY overcomes 78.42

USD/JPY closes in on 78.76/80, a step above which would mean reignition of bullish activity of the pair at least in the medium term. Subsequent resistance is at 79.06, although 79.65/80 poses a much greater threat to the recovery if it is to persist. Since a downtrend resistance line at 78.42 has been broken, it is now expected to act

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 07:36:48 GMT

GBP/USD to challenge 1.6085/81

After a little hesitation GBP/USD breached an uptrend support line, implying its propensity to decline further. The nearest hurdle lies at 1.6085/81, encounter with which may invoke a shallow rally, but is highly unlikely to turn into a reversal. The present negative bias is also supported by monthly indicators and banks' forecasts for the next three quarters.

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 07:26:07 GMT

EUR/USD crawls higher

Even though at a considerably slower pace, but EUR/USD still maintains its upward course with the initial goal at 1.2960. In the longer-term perspective, the pair is inclined to aim for 1.3134/51 prior to an attempt to advance up to 1.3400. At the same time dips are to be contained by 1.2826/1.2786, which is a key support area that ensures

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:42:44 GMT

XAU/USD confronts upper Bollinger band at 1790

Today the XAU/USD exchange rate experienced another bullish advance, and at the particular moment the price confronts the upper Bollinger band at 1790, which is very likely to stop the prevailing movement upwards. In case it fails to slow down the uptrend, then the exchange rate might reach the monthly R1 at 1806, which in turn might bring some bearish

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:31:46 GMT

GBP/JPY to test 200-day SMA at 126.35

The bullish correction, which occurred yesterday, managed to continue, as today GBP/JPY advanced even higher, and now the price is about to test the 200-day SMA at 126.35, which is expected to change the direction of the current tendency. If it is broken, then next resistance at 126.55 (weekly R1) will probably bring some bearish momentum. In addition, the overall

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:20:44 GMT

EUR/CAD breaches weekly R2 at 1.2726

Today the EUR/CAD currency pair experienced another bullish correction, and at the particular moment the currency couple is heading towards the 200-day SMA at 1.2767, which is likely to slow down the rally. In case it fails to stop the uptrend, then the price is likely to reach the upper Bollinger band at 1.2798, which in turn is expected to

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 18:09:44 GMT

EUR/AUD maintains bullish outlook

The bullish trend, which started a couple of days ago, successfully managed to continue, and today the EUR/AUD currency couple experienced another bullish advance. As for now, the price is slowly approaching the resistance line of the prevailing bullish channel at 1.272, however if it is breached, then next resistance at 1.2740 (monthly R2) will probably bring some bearish impetus.

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:31:37 GMT

NZD/USD plummets from 0.8250

Pair is testing cluster of support levels around 0.8180 after plummeting from Fibonacci retracement (23.6% of move since 5th of September) at 0.8250. Although market and indicators are giving mixed feeling it seems pair will be fluctuating around 0.8200 for some time. 

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:31:23 GMT

USD/CAD testing 0.9883

Pair has resumed its recovery after being range bound (0.9850-0.9800) almost for a week and is currently testing few resistance levels around 0.9880. It is likely we will see pairs recovery for some time more, but downside risk is still strong as weekly indicators almost unanimously point at pair's drop.

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:31:14 GMT

AUD/USD approaching 1.0160

Pair gained momentum after receiving a push from weekly and mthly PP at 1.0378/84 and is currently approaching 1.0160 what seems to be a support level of double top formation (tops on 9th of August and 14th of September). It is likely pair wont manage to breach this level straight away as Stochastic indicator predicts a bullish correction on the

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 15:31:03 GMT

EUR/JPY forming double top

Pair is continuing its rally after bouncing from major (psychological level) at 100. Although technical indicators give rather neutral signals it is likely pair will continue to appreciate and form a double top pattern breaching resistance levels at 101.56, 102.06 and 102.54 on the way.

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 08:02:46 GMT

USD/CHF delays a decline

Being that technical indicators are silent at the moment for all three time frames observed, USD/CHF may be choppy during the next few days without explicitly giving away its future intentions. Nevertheless, the outlook is from neutral to negative due to the fact that a downtrend resistance is still respected by the market and may provide sufficient selling pressure in

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:51:42 GMT

USD/JPY breached 78.10/77.99

The currency pair is slowly approaching an edge of the bearish channel at 78.42 that lies overhead. There USD/JPY is likely to be capped, since technical indicators do not give a distinct signal. The upper shadow of the candlestick might extend up to 78.71/77, but only a close above it will ensure that the rally is not a false breakout.

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:40:44 GMT

GBP/USD to start gaining bearish momentum

The cable has left the vicinity of 1.6233, implying that is it ready to renounce its bullish claims to the downtrend resistance line and a subsequent level at 1.6286/1.6308. Once the price steps below 1.6100/1.6078, there should be no significant obstacles until the 55 day SMA, currently at 1.5915, while a long-term aim lies at 1.5601/1.5558.

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