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FxWirePro: USD/NOK gains following Norway's downbeat retail sales, bias bullish

The Norwegian Krone declined, reversing most of its previous session gains, following downbeat retail sales. Norway's retail sales plunged 0.4 percent in June, after slumping 1.3 percent in May. USD/NOK trades 0.3 percen…

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  • The Norwegian Krone declined, reversing most of its previous session gains, following downbeat retail sales.
  • Norway's retail sales plunged 0.4 percent in June, after slumping 1.3 percent in May.
  • USD/NOK trades 0.3 percent up at 8.7196, having touched a high of 8.7318 last week, its highest since June 19.
  • The pair faces major resistance at 8.7294 (session's high and trendline joining 8.7594 and 8.7318)
  • RSI is strong at 60.73 and MACD supports uptrend. Scope for further upside.
  • Stochs are likely to rollover from overbought levels, a minor dip expected.
  • Immediate resistance is around 8.7369 (June 17 High), any close above could take it till 8.7594 (June 18 High).
  • On the downside, support is located at 8.6778 (5-DMA) and any violation below could take it till 8.6573 (7-EMA).

Recommendation: Good to buy on dips around 8.800, with stop loss at 8.6628 and target price of 8.7594.

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