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FxWirePro: USD/CAD regains upward movement after oil rebound fades

The USD/CAD pair surged higher on Wednesday, as oil prices plummeted towards 27.86 $ per barrel. Oil prices rebound waned in US session after data showed surprise drop in US crude stockpiles causing worries of global sup…

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FxWirePro: USD/CAD regains upward movement after oil rebound fades
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The USD/CAD pair surged higher on Wednesday, as oil prices plummeted towards 27.86 $ per barrel. 

  • Oil prices rebound waned in US session after data showed surprise drop in US crude stockpiles causing worries of global supply glut.
     
  • The short term picture favors further advances, as the price is now well above 21 DMA, whilst the technical indicators slowly gaining strength. In the 4 hours chart, the MA's 55, 30, 20 is slowly changing direction towards upside. The RSI indicator is in positive territory at 54.
     
  • To the upside, the strong resistance can be seen at 1.4040, a break above will take the pair towards next resistance level at 1.4111.
     
  • To the downside immediate support can be seen at 1.3880 levels, a break below will open the door towards next level at 1.3800.

    Recommendation: Go long around 1.3860 targets 1.3950, 1.4090, SL 1.3770

    Resistance Levels

    R1: 1.4040 (38.2% Retracement level)

    R2: 1.4111 (Feb 3rd high)

    R3: 1.4226 (23.6% Retracement level)

    Support Levels

    S1: 1.3880 (50% Retracement level)

    S2: 1.3800 (Psychological levels)

    S3: 1.3728 (61.8% Retracement level)

 

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