USDCAD TECHS: Shallow Bounce Off Lows

Aug-13 07:17

* RES 4: 1.4111 High Apr 10 * RES 3: 1.4019 38.2% retracement of the Feb 3 - Jun 16 bear leg * RES 2...

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USDCAD TECHS: Resistance Remains Intact

Jul-14 07:11
  • RES 4: 1.3920 High May 21  
  • RES 3: 1.3862 High May 29 
  • RES 2: 1.3798 High Jun 23  
  • RES 1: 1.3752 50-day EMA 
  • PRICE: 1.3690 @ 08:11 BST Jul 14
  • SUP 1: 1.3557 Low Jul 03
  • SUP 2: 1.3540 Low Jun 16 and the bear trigger
  • SUP 3: 1.3503 1.618 proj of the Feb 3 - 14 - Mar 4 price swing
  • SUP 4: 1.3473 Low Oct 2 2024

Short-term gains in USDCAD appear corrective and the trend structure remains bearish. Resistance to watch is the 50-day EMA, at 1.3752. A clear break of the average would signal scope for a stronger recovery and highlight a possible reversal. For bears, sights are on key support at 1.3540, the Jun 16 low. Clearance of this level would resume the downtrend and open 1.3503, a Fibonacci projection.

AUDUSD TECHS: Trend Structure Remains Bullish

Jul-14 07:08
  • RES 4: 0.6700 76.4% retracement of the Sep 30 ‘24 - Apr 9 bear leg
  • RES 3: 0.6688 High Nov 7 ‘24
  • RES 2: 0.6603 High Nov 11 ‘24
  • RES 1: 0.6595 High Jul 11 
  • PRICE: 0.6559 @ 08:07 BST Jul 14
  • SUP 1: 0.6534 20-day EMA
  • SUP 2: 0.6485/6373 50-day EMA / Low Jun 23 and a reversal trigger
  • SUP 3: 0.6357 Low May 12
  • SUP 4: 0.6275 Low Apr 14

The trend set-up in AUDUSD is unchanged, it remains bullish and last week’s gains reinforces current conditions. Resistance at 0.6590 has been pierced. A clear break of this price point would confirm a resumption of the uptrend and maintain the price sequence of higher highs and higher lows. Scope is seen for a climb towards 0.6603 next, the Nov 11 2024 high. Initial firm support to watch is 0.6485, the 50-day EMA.

EURJPY TECHS: Trend Needle Points North

Jul-14 07:03
  • RES 4: 174.86 1.764 proj of the Feb 28 - Mar 18 - Apr 7 price swing
  • RES 3: 173.43 High Jul 12 ‘24
  • RES 2: 172.92 High Jul 16 ‘24
  • RES 1: 172.42 High Jul 11
  • PRICE: 171.81 @ 08:02 BST Jul 14
  • SUP 1: 170.81  Low Jul 11  
  • SUP 2: 169.48 20-day EMA 
  • SUP 3: 168.46 Low Jul 1   
  • SUP 4: 166.88 50-day EMA   

The trend condition in EURJPY is unchanged, a bull cycle is in play and the cross continues to trade closer to its recent highs. Fresh gains last week confirm a resumption of the uptrend and maintain the price sequence of higher highs and higher lows. Note that MA studies are in a bull-mode position, highlighting a dominant medium-term uptrend. Sights are on 172.92, the Jul 16 ‘24 high. Support to watch lies at 169.48, the 20-day EMA.