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Attitude Shifting Towards USD?

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Talking Points

  • USDOLLAR breaks key trendline

  • Broader topping pattern taking shape?

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The FXCM US Dollar Index is looking vulnerable. Last week the index broke out from a clear triangle pattern on the daily charts to a record a new multi-year high. This advance was short-lived, however, and the USD has come under steady pressure over the past few days. Key support was broken yesterday as the trendline connecting the December-February lows gave way. This level had proven to be reliable support over the past few weeks and the break under it is a clear change in behavior that warns attitudes towards the Greenback have shifted. Further weakness under the late March lows around 11,900 would trigger a broader reversal pattern that sets the stage for a more meaningful correction against the primary trend. Traction above 12,050 is needed to alleviate immediate downside pressure and re-focus attention higher.

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FXCM US Dollar Index Daily Chart: April 17, 2015

Attitude Shifting Towards USD?
Attitude Shifting Towards USD?

Charts Created using Marketscope – Prepared by Kristian Kerr

Key Event Risk in the Week Ahead:

Attitude Shifting Towards USD?
Attitude Shifting Towards USD?

LEVELS TO WATCH

Resistance: 12,015 (Trendline), 12,050 (Gann)

Support: 11,886 (March low), 11,830 (Fibonacci)

Strategy: Sell USDOLLAR

Entry: Sell USDOLLAR at 11,975

Stop: Daily close above 12,050

Target: 11,835

--- Written by Kristian Kerr, Senior Currency Strategist for DailyFX.com

To contact Kristian, e-mail kkerr@fxcm.com. Follow me on Twitter at@KKerrFX.


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