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FxWirePro: EUR/SEK declines on upbeat Swedish household consumption figures, major support at 10.6125

The Swedish Krona edged up against the euro, extending previous session gains on Sweden's upbeat household consumption figures. Sweden's household consumption increased 0.8 percent in July, recovering from a revised flat…

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  • The Swedish Krona edged up against the euro, extending previous session gains on Sweden's upbeat household consumption figures.
  • Sweden's household consumption increased 0.8 percent in July, recovering from a revised flat reading in June.
  • However, the upside in the Swedish currency appears limited after a separate report showed the annual inflation rate in Sweden declined to 1.4 percent in August from 1.7 percent in July, below expectations of 1.7 percent
  • On a monthly basis, the Consumer Price Index decreased 0.4 percent in August after posting a rise of 0.4 percent in June.
  • EUR/SEK trades 0.1 percent down at 10.6413, having hit a high of 10.7739 on Tuesday, its highest since September 4.
  • Major support is seen at 10.6125 (trendline joining 10.6019 and 10.6099)
  • Technical indicators support bearish trend - RSI weak at 43.81, MACD support downside and Stochs are heading into oversold levels.
  • Immediate resistance is located at 10.7022 (21-EMA), close above could take it near 10.7321 (Aug. 22 High).
  • On the lower side, support is seen at 10.6125, break below could take it till 10.5902 (June 3 Low)

Recommendation: Good to sell on rallies around 10.6490, with stop loss of 10.6633, target price at 10.6125 / 10.5902

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