FxWirePro: USD/SEK off 1-week peak, faces resistance at 21-DMA
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 1:08 PM UTC
- The Swedish Krona surged by more than 1 percent, retreating from a 1-weak low hit earlier in the session.
- The Swedish currency appreciated as the greenback eased after the World Health Organization said some treatments appear to be limiting the severity or length of the COVID-19 respiratory disease.
- Slight positive coronavirus news limits the greenback's appeal as a safe-haven currency as investors eye riskier asset
- USD/SEK trades 1.05 percent down at 9.7705, having hit a high of 9.9114 earlier, its highest since May 4.
- Major resistance is seen at 21-DMA.
- Immediate resistance is located at 10.6468, any close above could take it near 10.6627.
- On the lower side, support is seen at 10.5713, break below could take it till 10.5559.