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AUD/USD at major support 0.9860
AUD/USD is testing major support at 0.9860 at the time of this article. As mentioned in earlier analysis, the currencies pair is having a major technical correction at this time. When AUD/USD broke major weekly uptrend support at 101.40 last week, it opened the door for further downside possibility. Today, the first target at 0.9960 [...]
Keeping an Eye on gold at the $1300 Level
The value of gold continues to decline as the U.S dollar gains strength in recent days. There are good supports at $1404 then $1320. It is important for gold to stay above $1300, a break of this level may signal the end of the decade bull market. Resistances are $1450 then $1490.
AUD/USD Technical Correction has Begun
AUD/USD broke major weekly support line at 101.50 late last week. It looks like the currencies pair major technical correction is under way. The first initial target is 0.9886, the 23.6 percent Fibonacci retracement. The final target of this correction is 0.9143 the 38.2 percent Fibonacci retracement.
Can USD/Yen Moves Above 100.00?
The bullish move in the USD/Yen is halting at the 100.00 level. There are a few good reasons for this. One, 100.00 is a psychological resistance level. Second, technically, it is also an important 50 percent Fibonacci retracement from the 124.00 to the low of 75.55.
AUD versus USD at Major Support
by Dixon Fung The Reserve Bank of Australia quarter percent surprised rate cut last night drove AUD/USD lower. The currencies pair had a huge gain since 2009 with very little correction. At the time of this article, the market is testing the major support at 1.0150. If this support breaks, it signals a further down [...]
What is the next direction for Gold?
Gold is consolidating at the moment within $1400 to $1500 levels. The next major direction for gold is still uncertain. If gold does go below $1300, it might signal the decades Bull Run is over. At the moment, there are a lot of natural demands for the commodities which is lending support for gold. Gold [...]
Can Euro/USD Break Out of the Range?
Euro/USD has been trading within the 1.2900 and 1.3200 range for many days. At the time of this article, it is testing 1.3200 after failing to go below the 1.2900 level from last week. The Euro currency is slightly stronger due to the recent overall weakness of the USD. We have the ECB and FOMC [...]
Weak Consumer Spending Risks Double Dip Recession
The Commerce Department reported that consumer spending advanced 0.2 in March-much weaker than the 0.3 and 0.7 percent registered in January and February. Extraordinary year-end bonuses and dividends-intended to dodge higher taxes in January-boosted consumer activity in January and February but now households are hunkering down. Much weaker consumer spending is expected for the second [...]
Is the Correction Over for Gold?
Gold continues to move higher and is testing the $1,455 resistance level at the time of this article. If the technical correction is still in play, then gold should be testing the downside from this level.
Euro looks like it is about to move
It looks like the Euro/USD is about to make a move after days of range-bound trading. In recent days, the currency pair has been trading in a range between 1.3000 and 1.3100, waiting for the next news headline to make a move. Key levels to look at are 1.2975 and 1.3115.
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