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USDCHF Faces Bear Pressure On Correction

USDCHF faces corrective pullback pressure following its Wednesday sharp sell. This leaves the pair targeting its big support located at the 1.0127 level. On the downside, support lies at the 1.0150 level. A turn below here will open the door for more weakness towards the 1.0100 level and then the 1.0050 level. Further down, support resides at the 1.0000 level. Its daily RSI is bearish and pointing lower suggesting further weakness. On the upside, resistance resides at the 1.0250 level where a break will clear the way for more strength to occur towards the 1.0300 level. Further out, resistance comes in at the 1.0350 level. All in all, having remained weak and vulnerable, USDCHF faces corrective pullback pressure.

 

AUDUSD Continues To Retain Its Corrective Tone

AUDUSD continues to retain its corrective tone set from the 0.7015 level, representing its Sept 10 2015 low. The current price development has put the pair above its key support at the 0.7282 level with more strength likely. On the downside, support resides at the 0.7282 level where a breach will aim at the 0.7250 level. Below that level will set the stage for a run at the 0.7200 level with a cut through here targeting further downside towards the 0.7150 level. On the upside, resistance lies at the 0.7350 level. A cut through here will turn attention to the 0.7400 level and then the 0.7450 level where a violation will set the stage for a retarget of the 0.7500 level. On the whole, AUDUSD continues to retain its corrective tone with eyes on the upside.

 

GBPUSD Rallied On Bullish Momentum

GBPUSD: Having GBPUSD rallied on bullish momentum on Thursday, it now targets the 1.5200 level on further bullish offensive. With that said, resistance stands at the 1.5200 levels with a turn above here allowing more strength to build up towards the 1.5250 level. Further out, resistance resides at the 1.5300 level followed by the 1.5350 level. Its daily RSI is bullish and pointing higher suggesting further upside. Support lies at the 1.5050 level where a break will turn attention to the 1.5000 level. Further down, support lies at the 1.4950 level. Below here will set the stage for more weakness towards the 1.4900 level. On the whole, having GBPUSD rallied on bullish momentum on Thursday, it aims at its psychological resistance at 1.5200 level.

 

GOLD Looks To Build Up On Its Corrective Pressure

GOLD: Having halted its broader weakness on a long-tailed candle formation on Thursday, GOLD looks to build up on its corrective pressure. While the commodity holds and trades above the 1046.30 level, recovery threat is expected. On the upside, resistance resides at the 1070.00 level where a break will aim at the 1080.00 level. A turn above there will expose the 1090.00 level. Further out, resistance stands at the 1100.00 level. On the downside, support comes in at the 1050.00 level where a break will turn attention to the 1040.00 level. Further down, a cut through here will open the door for a move lower towards the 1030.00 level. Below here if seen could trigger further downside pressure targeting the 1020.00 level. All in all, GOLD looks to build up on its corrective pressure triggered from 1046.30.

 

EURUSD Eyes Price Extension On Bullish Offensive

EURUSD: With a strong rally occurring the past week, EURUSD eyes price extension on bullish offensive. However, it may pullback after such a strong move. On the upside, resistance is comes at 1.0900 level with a cut through here opening the door for more upside towards the 1.0950 level. Further up, resistance lies at the 1.0000 level where a break will expose the 1.0050 level. Its weekly RSI is bullish and pointing higher supporting this view. Support is located at the 1.0800 level and if violated, expect more weakness to occur towards the 1.0750 level. Further down, support lies at the 1.0700 level where a violation will aim at the 1.0650 level. A break of here will aim at the 1.0600 level. All in all, EURUSD eyes price extension on bullish offensive but with caution.

 

GOLD Bulls Aim At Higher Prices

GOLD: With the commodity rejecting lower level prices to close strongly higher the past week, GOLD bulls aim at higher prices.However, beware of a corrective pullback at ahead of its resistance at the 1098.09 level. Above here if seen target the 1110.00 level where a break will aim at the 1120.00 level. A turn above there will expose the 1130.00 level. Further out, resistance stands at the 1100.00 level. On the downside, support comes in at the 1075.00 level where a break will turn attention to the 1065.00 level. Further down, a cut through here will open the door for a move lower towards the 1050.00 level. Below here if seen could trigger further downside pressure targeting the 1040.00 level. All in all, GOLD aims at higher prices having rallied strongly the past week.

 

EURGBP: Bull Pressure Now Builds Up On Resistance Zone

EURGBP- Having reversed its intra day losses to close slightly higher on a rejection candle on Monday, bull pressure now builds up on resistance zone at 0.7250. On the upside, resistance lies at the 0.7240 level where a violation if seen will turn risk towards the 0.7280 level. Further out, the 0.7320 level comes in as the next upside target followed by the 0.7360 level. On the downside, support stands at the 0.7160 level where a violation will push it lower towards the 0.7120 level. Further down, support lies at the 0.7080 level where a violation will turn focus to the 0.7050 level. A break will expose the 0.7000 level. All in all, the cross remains biased to the upside in the short term as bull pressure now builds up on resistance zone at 0.7250.

 

USDJPY Eyes Further Downside Pressure On Price Failure

USDJPY: With price action remaining weak and vulnerable to the downside, USDJPY eyes further downside pressure. This price development is coming on the back of its failed attempts on the upside. While the pair holds below its key resistance zone at 123.66/74 levels, further weakness is likely. On the downside, support comes in at the 122.50 level where a break if seen will aim at the 122.00 level. A cut through here will turn focus to the 121.50 level and possibly lower towards the 121.00 level. On the upside, resistance resides at the 123.50 level where a cap may be occur again. Further out, we envisage a possible move towards its range top at the 124.00 level. Further out, resistance resides at the 124.50 level with a turn above here aiming at the 125.00 level. On the whole, USDJPY eyes further downside pressure below the 123.66/74 resistance zone

 

EURUSD Looks To Resume Short Term Uptrend

EURUSD: Having taken back its Monday losses to close higher on Tuesday, EURUSD looks to resume short term uptrend triggered from the 1.0521 level. While the 1.0829/1.0796 zone continues to hold as support, the pair should build up on the mentioned short term uptrend. On the upside, resistance lies at the 1.0950 levels where a violation if seen will aim at the 1.1000 level. A break of here will aim at the 1.1050 level with a turn below that level targeting the 1.1100 level. Its daily RSI is bullish and pointing higher supporting this view. Conversely, support resides at the 1.0850. A cut through here will open the door for more upside towards the 1.0800 level. Further down, support lies at the 1.0762 level where a break will expose the 1.0700 level. All in all, EURUSD looks to resume short term uptrend on the back of its Tuesday bullish offensive.

 

GBPUSD Faces Further Bullish Offensive

GBPUSD: Having rallied strongly to reverse its three-day weakness to close higher on Wednesday, GBPUSD faces further bullish offensive. This development leaves more upside threats likely towards the 1.5200 level. Support lies at the 1.5100 level where a break will turn attention to the 1.5050 level. Further down, support lies at the 1.5000 level. Below here will set the stage for more weakness towards the 1.4950 level. Conversely, resistance stands at the 1.5200 levels with a turn above here allowing more strength to build up towards the 1.5250 level. Further out, resistance resides at the 1.5300 level followed by the 1.5350 level. On the whole, GBPUSD faces further bullish offensive on bull pressure.

 

GBPJPY: Price Weakness Seen On Loss Upside Momentum

GBPJPY: With price weakness seen on loss upside momentum, further bear pressure is envisaged in the days ahead. This view remains valid as long as GBPJPY trades and holds below the 185.38/186.34 resistance zone. On the downside, support comes in at the 184.00 level where a violation will aim at the 183.00 level. A break below here will target the 182.00 level followed by the 181.00 level. Its daily RSI is bearish and pointing lower supporting this view. Resistance is seen at the 185.00 level followed by the 186.00 level. A cut through that level will set the stage for a move further higher towards the 187.00 level. Further out, resistance resides at the 188.00 level. All in all, with price weakness seen on loss upside momentum, GBPJPY faces further downside pressure.

 

GOLD Remains Weak And Declining On Bear Pressure

GOLD: With the commodity continuing to hold on to its downside bias, GOLD remains weak and declining on bear pressure with eyes the 1058.00 zone. On the downside, support comes in at the 1050.00 level where a break will turn attention to the 1040.00 level. Further down, a cut through here will open the door for a move lower towards the 1030.00 level. Below here if seen could trigger further downside pressure targeting the 1020.00 level. Its daily RSI is bearish and pointing lower suggesting further weakness. Conversely, resistance resides at the 1080.00 level where a break will aim at the 1095.00 level. A turn above there will expose the 1105.00 level. Further out, resistance stands at the 11150.00 level. All in all, GOLD remains weak and declining on bear pressure with eyes the 1058.00 zone

 

USDCAD Looks To Build Up On Its Bull Strength

USDCAD: Having continued to retain its bull pressure, USDCAD looks to build up on its bull strength. It continues to maintain its upside risk closing higher on Thursday and following during Friday trading session. On the upside, resistance resides at the 1.3700 level where a break will target the 1.3750 level. Further out, resistance comes in at the 1.3800 level where price hesitation may occur. But if further recovery is seen, the pair could strengthen further towards the 1.3850 level. Its daily RSI is bullish and pointing higher suggesting further strength. On the downside, support lies at the 1.3600 level followed by the 1.3550 level. Further down, support stands at the 1.3500 level and then the 1.3450 level. All in all, USDCAD Looks To Build Up On Its Bull Strength with eyes on the 1.3700 level.

 

USDCHF Weakened For Second Week In A Row

USDCHF: Having USDCHF weakened for second week in a row, it now looks to extend that weakness in the new week. The present bearishness is coming on the back of its downside pressure triggered from the 1.0319 level on Nov 30th 2015. On the downside, support lies at the 0.9750 level. A turn below here will open the door for more decline to occur towards the 1.9700 level and then the 0.9650 level. Further down, support resides at the 0.9700 level. Its daily RSI is bearish and pointing lower supporting this view. On the upside, resistance resides at the 0.9900 level where a break will clear the way for more strength to occur towards the 0.9950 level. Further out, resistance comes in at the 1.0000 level. All in all, USDCHF weakened for second week in a row leaving risk of more decline on the cards.

 

EURUSD Retains Its Bullish Bias But With Caution

EURUSD: Having followed through higher the past week, EURUSD retains its bullish bias but with caution. However, the immediate risk is the resistance located at the 1.1086/96 zone. While that region caps, we are likely to see pullback early in the week. On the upside, resistance is comes at 1.1150 level with a cut through here opening the door for more upside towards the 1.1200 level. Further up, resistance lies at the 1.1250 level where a break will expose the 1.1300 level. Its weekly RSI is bullish and pointing higher supporting this view. Support is located at the 1.0900 level and if violated, expect more weakness to occur towards the 1.0850 level. Further down, support lies at the 1.0800 level where a violation will aim at the 1.0750 level. A break of here will aim at the 1.0700 level. All in all, EURUSD retains its bullish bias but with caution of a pullback risk.

 

GOLD Faces Recovery Risk With Eyes On 1088 Level

GOLD: With the commodity taking back more than half of its losses to close slightly higher the past week, GOLD faces recovery risk with eyes on 1088 level in the new week (see daily chart). This view remains valid as long as it holds and trades above its key support zone at 1046/52 zone. On the downside, support comes in at the 1064.00 level where a break will turn attention to the 1050.00 level. Further down, a cut through here will open the door for a move lower towards the 1040.00 level. Below here if seen could trigger further downside pressure targeting the 1030.00 level. Conversely, resistance resides at the 1085.00 level where a break will aim at the 1095.00 level. A turn above there will expose the 1105.00 level. Further out, resistance stands at the 11150.00 level. All in all, GOLD faces recovery risk with eyes on 1088 level while trading above the 1046.30 zone.

 

EURGBP Eyes Corrective Pullback Towards Its Key Support at 0.7163

EURGBP- With the cross capping its gains to close marginally higher the past week, EURGBP looks to correct lower towards its key support at 0.7163 level. Support comes in at 0.7170 level. Further down, support lies at the 0.7140 level where a violation will turn focus to the 0.7100 level. A break will expose the 0.7060 level. Its daily RSI has turned lower suggesting further weakness. On the upside, resistance lies at the 0.7260 level where a violation if seen will turn risk towards the 0.7300 level. On further upside, the 0.7340 level comes in as the next upside target followed by the 0.7380 level. All in all, EURGBP looks to correct lower towards key support at 0.7163 level

 

USDCHF Looks For More Strength On Recovery

USDCHF: Having halted its weakness to close higher the past week, USDCHF looks for more strength on recovery. This is coming on the back of its price halt at 0.9786 level on Dec 14 2015. A build up on that strength should call for a run at 0.9990 level where a break will set the stage for more gain towards the 1.0050 level. Further, resistance resides at the 1.0100 level and subsequently the 1.0150 level. Its weekly RSI has turned higher supporting this view. On the downside, support lies at the 0.9850 level with a turn below here opening the door for more weakness towards the 1.9800 level and then the 0.9750 level. Further down, support resides at the 0.9700 level. All in all, having halted its weakness to close higher the past week, USDCHF looks for more strength on recovery in the new week.

 

EURUSD Remains Bearish Below 1.1059 Zone

EURUSD: Except the pair sees a reversal of its past week losses, EURUSD remains bearish below 1.1059 zone, representing its Dec 15 2015 low. On the down, support is located at the 1.0800 level and if violated, expect more weakness to occur towards the 1.0750 level. Further down, support lies at the 1.0700 level where a violation will aim at the 1.0650 level. A break of here will aim at the 1.0600 level. On the upside, resistance is comes at 1.0900 level with a cut through here opening the door for more upside towards the 1.0950 level. Further up, resistance lies at the 1.1000 level where a break will expose the 1.1050 level. All in all, EURUSD remains bearish below 1.1059 zone, representing its Dec 15 2015 low.

 

GOLD Faces Risk Of More Strength On Price Rejection

GOLD: With the commodity turning back to close on a rejection candle ahead of the 1046.30 level the past week, GOLD faces risk of more strength on price rejection. On the downside, support comes in at the 1050.00 level where a break will turn attention to the 1040.00 level. Further down, a cut through here will open the door for a move lower towards the 1030.00 level. Below here if seen could trigger further downside pressure targeting the 1020.00 level. Conversely, resistance resides at the 1075.00 level where a break will aim at the 1085.00 level. A turn above there will expose the 1095.00 level. Further out, resistance stands at the 1105.00 level. All in all, GOLD faces risk of more strength as it looks to extend its past week price rejection.