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FxWirePro: USD/JPY tests strong resistance at 105.50, break targets 50-DMA at 106.33

Jul 14, 2016 09:09 am UTC| Technicals

USD/JPY is testing strong trendline resistance at 105.50, break above could see test of 50-DMA at 106.33 levels. Intraday bias is bullish, Technicals support further upside in the pair, we see scope for test of...

S&P500: 161.8% retracement and bearish divergence

Jul 14, 2016 08:50 am UTC| Technicals

Major resistance 2165 (161.8% retracement of 2114 and 2025) Pattern formed CCI (50) bearish divergence SP500 has made a high of 2163.5 at the time of writing and is currently trading around 2162.5. The...

FxWirePro: GBP/CHF bulls become alert to pull swings back in range - Is sustenance bothering your FX portfolio? “CPS” is the answer

Jul 14, 2016 07:51 am UTC| Technicals

This pair has been oscillating between the range (upper bracket of 1.5572 and lower bracket of 1.2505 levels. Currently, the bulls of this pair seem to be alert the moment when it hits lower range of 1.2505 levels, even...

FxWirePro: 'Cup and Saucer Formation' on AUD/CAD dailies, consolidation likely before next leg higher

Jul 14, 2016 07:15 am UTC| Technicals

AUD/CAD upside halts at stiff trendline resistance by 0.9970, break above needed to resume upside. The pair has broken above 78.6% Fib of 1.0054 to 0.9324 fall, as it extends upside along the Cup...

FxWirePro: USD/ZAR supported just above fresh 2-month low at 14.27, sustain a break below targets 13.68 mark

Jul 14, 2016 07:10 am UTC| Technicals

USD/ZAR is currently trading around 14.34 levels. It made intraday high at 14.49 and low at 14.33 levels. Intraday bias remains bearish till the time pair holds key resistance at 14.66 marks. A daily close...

CAD/JPY trades well above 81, jump till 83/83.80 likely

Jul 14, 2016 06:38 am UTC| Technicals

Major resistance 81 (trend line joining 79.95 and 80.80) Major support 80.47 (Hourly Kijun-Sen) The pair has broken major resistance 81 and jumped till 81.92 at the time of writing. It is currently trading...

FxWirePro:GBP/JPY faces strong resistance at 139.50, good to buy at dips

Jul 14, 2016 06:36 am UTC| Technicals

Minor intraday resistance 138.40 (trend line joining 139.51 and 138.50) Major intraday support 137.70 (200 15 min MA) The pair has broken minor intraday resistance 138.40 and jumped till 138.81 at the time of...

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