The euro moved lower today against the American dollar, after the German Chancellor Angela Merkel stated the European Union has to be integrated closer to survive the 'toughest hours since World War II', causing the pair to cross the market mean at 1.3717.
EUR/USD is considered bearish, as it is expected to slip down to 1.3380/60 in the near-term. Its further movements will target subsequent levels located at 1.3145, 1.2860 and eventually 1.20. Rallies should be capped by a resistance line at 1.3870.
For as long as resistances situated at 106.80 and 108.50 are untouched, the price is likely to trade off down to 104.75/26 and then erode it. Lower levels are at 103.08 and 100.77 - they should be able to halt any further dips.
From above the price's upward movement will be limited by resistances at 1.6087, 1.6139 and by 1.6139 as well. Therefore the initial target for GBP/USD is at 1.5842, which would give a way for a further decline to 1.5632 and 1.5272.
USD/JPY currency couple has penetrated 77.40 and is now headed towards 76.93/87, from where the recovery might commence. While advancing the pair will encounter resistances situated at 79.44, 80.44 and 85.53.
Despite the fact that resistance at 0.9157 has initially repelled USD/CHF, this level will be conquered by the pair once the price bounces off from 0.8884. Above 0.9157 USD/CHF should surge up to 0.9317, then 0.9341/99.
Support (1.3510; 1.3412; 1.3243) levels remained intact today whereas a breach of resistance 1 at 1.3679 paves the way to the remaining resistance lines at 1.3750 and 1.3920 respectively. The daily outlook remains strongly bearish.
EUR/USD currency pair is still considered bearish after its sharp decline yesterday. In the near-term the price might slide down to 1.3380/60 while on the road towards a mid-term target at 1.3145. Long-term aim remains at 1.20.
From above the pair is capped by strong resistances at 106.60 and 108.50, implying the increasing possibility of a drop below 104.75 to 103.08. In the case the latter level is breached, then 100.77 will be in focus.
The cable is not anticipated to be held by a support at 1.5848. On the contrary, GBP/USD is expected to tumble down to 1.5632 or even 1.5272, as its advancement will be immediately stopped by 1.6095 and 1.6140.
All dips of USD/JPY are likely to be halted by a rather tough support line at 77.40. In order for the pair to regain its forfeited bullish momentum resistance that lie at 79.64 and 80.52 should be overcome.
USD/CHF has failed to gain a foothold above 0.9082 as it struggled at 0.9157. The pair is thus likely to rebound from 0.8876/57 and make another attempt to climb over 0.9157 and approach 0.9317 within the next 3 months.
The common European currency has been trading actively against the greenback, reacting on the resignation of the Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi: after the pair breached the market mean at 1.3810 in the early trading, the pair committed a downward correction, reaching a fresh daily low at 1.3581.
According to the industry outlook, the current uptrend is expected to stay in USD/CHF and assist the price in overcoming a key resistance situated at 0.9082. Further levels will be encountered at 0.9317, 0.9341 and 0.9399.
The currency couple approaches a support level at 77.40 which is anticipated to limit intraday dips of the price. At the same time resistances at 79.64 and 80.52 cap USD/JPY from above, preventing it from spontaneous advancement.
The market is lazily crawling up, nevertheless the current impetus seems to be weakening and is unable to break through resistance at 1.6142, being 200 day ma. Therefore GBP/USD is much more likely to decline to 1.5862, which in turn will be soon violated.
EUR/JPY currency pair has extended its rest upon 55 day ma situated at 107.26/106.31. In the meantime the bullish momentum is expected to gain power and drive the price up to 108.13/109.25.
Provided that a tough resistance area has hold the pressure from below, the bias for EUR/USD remains bearish. The short-term, mid-term and long-term targets are located at 1.3381/60, 1.3145 and at 1.20 respectively.
All support (1.3682/06; 1.3456) and resistance (1.3832; 1.3906; 1.4056) levels remained untapped as investors are awaiting the Italian government confidence vote results. Meanwhile, the daily trading signals point at a strong bearish bias.
Dips are unlikely to breach through a tough support zone located at 0.8555/50, suggesting a bullish outlook for USD/CHF. The immediate resistance is situated at 0.8961, while higher lines may be found at 0.9082 and 0.9184.
Support line at 77.85/40 is anticipated to withstand bearish pressure and trigger and advancement towards 79.64. Further resistances are at 80.52 and 85.53, should the bullish impetus drag the price higher.
A key resistance at 1.6142/85, being 200 day ma, is expected to halt any advancement, therefore the bias remains bearish for GBP/USD. Supports may be found at 1.5869, 55 day ma, 1.5632 and 1.5272.
EUR/JPY is currently being supported by 55 day ma, which lies at 107.01/106.47. The price is likely to rebound from it and reach 108.13/109.25 in the near-term. Subsequent resistance level may be encountered at 112.05/33.
Being capped by a strong resistance zone situated at 1.3855/1.3930, the pair is expected to carry on sliding down. The primary target lies at 1.3381/60, just above 1.3145. The long-term goal is located at 1.20.