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FxWirePro: EUR/CHF struggles to extend below 1.16 handle, intraday bias bearish

EUR/CHF is struggling to break below 1.16 handle, bias remains bearish. The pair has edged higher from lows of 1.1603, but recovery lacks traction. Upside finds stiff resistance at 1.1620 which is converged 5-DMA and 21-…

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FxWirePro: EUR/CHF struggles to extend below 1.16 handle, intraday bias bearish
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  • EUR/CHF is struggling to break below 1.16 handle, bias remains bearish.
     
  • The pair has edged higher from lows of 1.1603, but recovery lacks traction.
     
  • Upside finds stiff resistance at 1.1620 which is converged 5-DMA and 21-EMA. Extension of upside only on decisive break above.
     
  • Technical indicators are bearish. Stochs are biased lower and RSI has slipped below 50 levels.
     
  • MACD is on verge of bearish crossover on signal line and we see -ve DMI crossover.
     
  • The pair is currently hovering around 50-DMA support at 1.16, break below will see further weakness. 
     
  • Next immediate bear target lies at 38.2% Fib at 1.1581 ahead of 1.1540 (50% Fib).
     
  • On the flipside, we see upside on break above 1.1620 and a bearish invalidation on breakout above 100-DMA. 

Support levels - 1.16 (50-DMA), 1.1581 (38.2% Fib), 1.1540 (50% Fib)

Resistance levels - 1.1620 (converged 5-DMA & 21-EMA), 1.1640 (55-EMA), 1.1676 (200-DMA)

Call update: Our previous call (https://www.econotimes.com/FxWirePro-EUR-CHF-rejected-at-session-highs-good-to-go-short-on-break-below-21-EMA-1406247) is progressing well.

Recommendation: Hold for targets. 

FxWirePro Currency Strength Index: FxWirePro's Hourly EUR Spot Index was at 57.0809 (Neutral), while Hourly CHF Spot Index was at 102.749 (Bullish) at 0430 GMT. For more details on FxWirePro's Currency Strength Index, visit http://www.fxwirepro.com/currencyindex. 
 

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