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In another sign of recovery, Bitcoin is trying to break away from a key short-term resistance trend line that has been in place since the cryptocurrency topped out in January this year at above $109K. BTC/USD has already reclaimed a few short-term levels such as FWB:83K and moved above the 21-day exponential moving average to provide the first objective bullish...
AUD/JPY attempts to retrace the decline from earlier this month after testing the 2023 low (86.06), and break/close above the 91.50 (61.8% Fibonacci retracement) to 91.70 (38.2% Fibonacci extension) region may push the exchange rate towards the 92.80 (50% Fibonacci extension) to 93.30 (23.6% Fibonacci extension) zone. Next area of interest comes in around 95.10...
The EUR/USD has gained more than 4% over the past three trading sessions, with bullish momentum remaining strong, as markets fear that a continued escalation in the trade war may keep heavy selling pressure on the U.S. dollar. With tariff-related uncertainty persisting, the euro continues to attract capital fleeing the dollar in search of a temporary safe...
USD/MXN is under pressure following the failed attempt to test the yearly high (21.2943). USD/MXN snaps the range bound price action from last week, and a move/close below the 19.8990 (38.2% Fibonacci retracement) to 20.0120 (38.2% Fibonacci extension) zone may lead to a test of the monthly low (19.8362). Next area of interest comes in around the November low...
After plunging to test key support around 30,400, the Japan 225 index is staging a strong recovery, up nearly 2% on the day. However, the technical picture still leans cautious: 🔻 Price remains well below the 50- and 200-day SMAs 📉 MACD remains in bearish territory, though downside momentum is slowing 📊 RSI has bounced off oversold levels, now at 43.17 This...
The U.S. dollar just plunged through the 0.8400 handle, cratering to fresh multi-month lows near 0.8145 against the Swiss franc. 📉 Price is decisively below both the 50- and 200-day SMAs 📊 MACD shows deepening downside momentum, well below zero 📉 RSI is in oversold territory at 18.79, highlighting stretched bearish sentiment While the RSI suggests a short-term...
The British pound surged through the 78.6% Fib retracement near 1.3149, extending its post-breakout rally with a +0.77% daily gain. Price is now on track to test the September swing high at 1.3440 — the next major resistance zone. 📈 Price has reclaimed both the 50- and 200-day SMAs 📊 MACD is showing bullish momentum above the zero line 📍 RSI sits at 64.98 —...
The major US indices have come noticeably off their earlier highs, following the positive start on the back of the weekend news of temporary tariff relief on technology sector. The fact the indices could break out to test waters above last week's highs, suggests traders have not been convinced that they have had the all-clear just yet. Perhaps volatility will...
Gold maintains its safe-haven appeal, holding firmly above the $3,200 mark. The current trend met resistance near $3,250, and a decisive breakout could drive further gains toward $3,290–$3,300, fueled by rising trade war tensions and ongoing dollar weakness. • Downside Risks: If the dollar reverses or U.S.–China trade talks show progress, a drop below $3,200 may...
Crude oil's sharp rebound from the $55 support—aligned with the 0.618 Fibonacci retracement of the 2020–2022 uptrend—faced immediate resistance at the long-standing support-turned-resistance zone around $63.80, established in 2021. A decisive move above $63.80 may clear the way for further gains toward $66, $68, $69.60, and ultimately $73. On the downside, a drop...
Silver bounced off minor support at $31.84 in early Asian trade on Monday, indicating the level may be useful for traders eyeing a potential bullish setup. Longs could be established above the level with a tight stop beneath to protect against reversal. Overhead, former uptrend support currently intersects with the key 50-day moving average around $32.50, making...
Shares of retail giant Walmart have risen more than 15% over the past five trading sessions, despite growing tensions over reciprocal tariffs between China and the United States. The bullish bias has remained intact, primarily because the company stated this week that it is prepared for scenarios with tariffs of up to 125% on Chinese imports and is currently...
With the 3-Day RSI hovering near 2020 highs, the monthly chart shows potential for further upside as EURUSD breaks out of a long-term downtrend channel that began from the 2008 highs. The pair has reached a high of 1.1470, aligning with the 0.272 Fibonacci retracement of the 2008–2022 downtrend. A sustained hold above 1.15 opens the door for further gains...
USD/CAD bears will be eyeing a meaningful downside flush with the pair breaking and closing beneath the 200-day moving average on Thursday, hitting fresh year-to-date lows in the process. The price now finds itself below 1.3947, the high set in August last year. The break may encourage others to join the bearish move, generating a setup where shorts could be...
The euro has appreciated more than 1.5% against the Japanese yen over the last two sessions, and the growing bullish momentum in EUR/JPY has been driven mainly by renewed confidence in the euro following the recent weakness in the U.S. dollar. Additionally, the yen has come under downward pressure due to a reduction in safe-haven demand, prompted by Trump’s...
The risk-off trade has just gathered pace. A few moments ago, gold hit a new record above $3175 as the dollar sold off, with the USD/CHF dropping to its weakest point since 2015 and stocks extending their drop on lingering trade war concerns. With risk appetite fading once again, the USD/CHF could be heading down to 0.8000 handle from here, should the breakdown...
Bitcoin shed -2.46% today, reversing sharply lower from the top of its descending channel and the 50-day SMA, reaffirming resistance just below $88,700. The rejection puts focus back on the 200-day SMA and mid-channel support. 🔻 Price remains firmly inside the falling channel 📉 MACD is flattening below zero — no bullish crossover yet ⚖️ RSI sits at 44 — modest...
The euro jumped +1.66% on the day, decisively clearing the key 1.0940 resistance level with a powerful bullish candle that now opens the door to a retest of the August 2024 high near 1.1200. 🔹 MACD remains in bullish territory, reaffirming upward momentum 🔹 RSI is climbing near 69, approaching overbought but not flashing reversal yet 🔹 Price now trades well above...