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FxWirePro: EUR/GBP hovers around 200-DMA, struggles to extend gains above 0.86 handle

EUR/GBP is hovering around 200-DMA at 0.8595, bias remains higher as long as pair holds above 5-DMA at 0.8554. The major finds stiff resistance at 0.8595 (converged trendline and 200-DMA). We see upside only on decisive …

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FxWirePro: EUR/GBP hovers around 200-DMA, struggles to extend gains above 0.86 handle
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  • EUR/GBP is hovering around 200-DMA at 0.8595, bias remains higher as long as pair holds above 5-DMA at 0.8554.
     
  • The major finds stiff resistance at 0.8595 (converged trendline and 200-DMA).
     
  • We see upside only on decisive break above. Momentum indicators on weekly charts are biased higher.
     
  • The pair has broken above weekly 50-SMA at 0.8535.
     
  • Weekly cloud top at 0.8635 is next major resistance above 0.8595. Scope then for test of 0.87 levels.
     
  • Near-term reversal in trend likely on close below 50-DMA at 0.8539.

Support levels - 0.8516 (23.6% Fib), 0.8513 (5-DMA), 0.85, 0.8460 (20-DMA)

Resistance levels - 0.8595 (converged trendline and 200-DMA), 0.86, 0.7651 (38.2% Fib)

Recommendation: Watch out for decisive break above 200-DMA to go long.

FxWirePro Currency Strength Index: FxWirePro's Hourly EUR Spot Index was at 49.1517 (Neutral), while Hourly GBP Spot Index was at -84.2329 (Bearish) at 0630 GMT. For more details on FxWirePro's Currency Strength Index, visit http://www.fxwirepro.com/currencyindex.

 

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