FxWirePro: EUR/AUD edges higher in Asia, but unable to hold gains, all eyes on ECB
EUR/AUD was up +25pts in Asia on AUD led weakness after Australia's trade deficit widened to A$3.3 billion, compared to forecasts of A$2.6 billion. The pair could not hold on to gains, has slipped lower and is currently …
EUR/AUD was up +25pts in Asia on AUD led weakness after Australia's trade deficit widened to A$3.3 billion, compared to forecasts of A$2.6 billion.
The pair could not hold on to gains, has slipped lower and is currently trading at 1.4482 after hitting session highs at 1.4562
The pair has retraced over 75 % Fibo of the 1.3677 to 1.6584 (Apr - Aug) rise, momentum studies, 5, 10 & 20 DMAs head lower - negative trending setup, close above 1.4632 (10 DMA) would suggest a period of consolidation
Market focus on ECB today, uncertainty has surfaced on Draghi's ability to over deliver, should Draghi fail to do so EUR shorts likely to be squeezed
Immediate resistance is seen at 1.4632 (10 DMA) ahead of 1.4785 (61.8 % Fibo of 1.3677 to 1.6584 (Apr - Aug) rise), while supports on the downside are seen at 1.4413 (Dec 2 low) and then 1.4360 (76.4 % Fibo of 1.3677 to 1.6584 rise)