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Tuesday, June 22, 2010

06/22 - DXY rebounds off key pivot


The US Dollar Index (DXY) found support at 85.14, a pivot that bolstered the last leg of strength in late May/early June. A sustained clearance of the 85.90 pivot targets the 14-day MA, then the mid 87 region, which correlates with left shoulder resistance of a possible head & shoulders pattern. In the event that 85.14 support is lost, however, then focus immediately shifts downward towards the 100-day MA.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

06/16 - EUR/USD's key 14-day MA reverts


The EUR/USD continues to recover on reduced risk aversion. The 14-day MA, which had served as key resistance, has now reverted to support as seen on Tuesday. The EUR/USD has broken weekly RSI trendline resistance, suggesting a possible rebound to 1.2579. This key pivot also alligns with 85.19 (US Dollar Index) and the projected 10-week MA. Meanwhile, only a loss of 14-day MA support will delay strength.

Friday, June 11, 2010

06/11 - EUR/USD stalls at key moving average


The EUR/USD has recovered from fresh cycle lows on the back of bullish diverging daily studies. The latest rebound has reclaimed the June 1st swing low at 1.2110, altering the current (elliot) wave count and has helped neutralize the gloomy short-term outlook. The rejection at the key 14-day MA average, however, leaves this pair susceptible for a bearish resumption. Losing daily RSI (9 & 14-period) trendline support will shift focus to the 2005 lows in the mid 1.16 region. Meanwhile, above the 14-day MA signals relief towards 1.2214/1.2325 (04/03 June highs).


Thursday, June 3, 2010

06/03 - Critical juncture for the EUR/USD


The EUR/USD & US Dollar Index failed once again at the 14-day MA on Thursday, setting up the latest retest of the critical 1.2132/1.2155 & 87.45 region. The 1.2132 level marks the 50% retracement level of the 2000 to 2008 bull campaign and the 1.2155 level is a monthly trendline that originates off the all-time lows. In both cases, these key levels for the EUR/USD & DXY have been tested three times and generally the fourth attempt carries a high probability of breaking through these critical barriers. In the event of a clean break, the EUR/USD's first downside target lies near the 1.18 handle. If, however, these key levels hold (or are only marginally broken), then focus shifts back to the key 14-day MA.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

05/27 - EUR/USD's key retracement & trendline remain intact


Guided by bullish 4-hourly diverging studies, the EUR/USD was able to dodge a major bullet overnight. Euro bears got dangerously close to testing the May 19th low of 1.2139, which is very near the key 50% retracement level of the entire bull market move from 2000 to 2008. With only one day left in the month of May, it looks like a key monthly trendline that extends off the all-time lows will also remain intact. The next hurdle for the EUR/USD's recovery comes in form of the 14-day MA (now at 1.2442). Above this pivot, along with a bullish breakout of weekly bear RSI trendlines (9 & 14-periods) would indicate that a sustainable recovery is in place.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

05/20 - GBP/USD maintains key Fib support


The GBP/USD has maintained support at a key Fibonacci retracement level on a closing basis for the fourth consecutive day (1.4294 = 78.6% of the rebound off 1.3500). Hourly, 4-hourly and daily bullish MACD divergence hint at an overdue correction. A break above daily RSI trendline resistance should trigger a corrective rebound towards the resistant 10-day MA (now at 1.4619). A daily close below 1.4294 or a sustained loss of the 1.4238 level, suggests that market bears remain in firm control and would refocus the 1.41 handle initially.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

04/27 - Dow fails at key Fib


The Dow Jones Industrial Average has likely put in an intermediate top. Monday's failure at a key Fibonacci retracement at 11245 (61.8% of the 2007 high to the 2009 low) managed to form a doji candlestick, which indicates indecisiveness at an overbought juncture. The Dow now looks to have completed a 5 of a 5 (Elliot Wave), which suggests a pullback to the previous 4th wave base located just below 11,000. Also, volatility has picked up according to the VIX and the US Dollar Index remains strong. In the event that EUR/USD breaks solidily below a 3-month RSI uptrend, look for extended Dollar strength towards the 1.28 level (EUR/USD).