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GBPUSD TECHS: Bull Cycle Remains Intact

Dec-16 06:07
  • RES 4: 1.3527 High Oct 1    
  • RES 3: 1.3471 High Oct 17  
  • RES 2: 1.3452 61.8% retracement of the Sep 17 - Nov 4 bear leg
  • RES 1: 1.3438 High Dec 11
  • PRICE: 1.3360 @ 06:06 GMT Dec 16
  • SUP 1: 1.3342 Low Dec 12   
  • SUP 2: 1.3284 50-day EMA
  • SUP 3: 1.3180 Low Dec 2 
  • SUP 4: 1.3125 Low Nov 26      

A bullish extension last week in GBPUSD confirmed a resumption of the current uptrend. Scope is seen for a climb towards 1.3452 next, 61.8% of the Sep 17 - Nov 4 bear leg. Clearance of this hurdle would strengthen a bull theme and open 1.3527, the Oct 1 high. Initial firm support is seen at 1.3286, the 20-day EMA. A clear break of this average would highlight a bearish development and signal a possible reversal.

BOBL TECHS: (H6) Trend Needle Points South

Dec-16 06:02
  • RES 4: 117.140 High Nov 26 and key resistance       
  • RES 3: 117.070 High Nov 27  
  • RES 2: 116.960 High Dec 1   
  • RES 1: 116.320/770 High Dec 8 / 3   
  • PRICE: 116.060 @ 05:36 GMT Dec 16 
  • SUP 1: 115.720 Low Dec 10  
  • SUP 2: 115.660.4.000 proj of the Nov 6 - 14 - 26 price swing  
  • SUP 3: 115.600 Round number support
  • SUP 4: 115.573 4.236 proj of the Nov 6 - 14 - 26 price swing

The trend set-up in Bobl futures remains bearish following a recent impulsive sell-off. Price has breached support at 116.790, the Nov 14 and 20 low. This confirmed a resumption of the downtrend that started mid-October. Sights are on 115.660 next, a Fibonacci projection. Note that the trend is oversold, a stronger recovery would allow this set-up to unwind. First important resistance is at 116.770, the Dec 3 hig

EURUSD TECHS: Uptrend Intact

Dec-16 05:56
  • RES 4: 1.1848 High Sep 18   
  • RES 3: 1.1813 76.4% retracement of the Sep 17 - Nov 5 bear leg
  • RES 2: 1.1779 High Oct 1
  • RES 1: 1.1769 High Dec 15
  • PRICE: 1.1752 @ 005:55 GMT Dec 16
  • SUP 1: 1.1649 20-day EMA 
  • SUP 2: 1.1591 Low Dec 2 
  • SUP 3: 1.1556 Low Nov 26
  • SUP 4: 1.1491 Low Nov 21 

EURUSD is trading at its cycle highs. Recent gains reinforce a bull theme highlighting potential for an extension higher. The recent breach of key short-term resistance at 1.1656, the Nov 13 high and a bull trigger, highlights a stronger reversal. Sights are on 1.1779 next, the October 1 high. Initial support to watch is 1.1649, the 20-day EMA and a pivot level. A clear breach of the EMA would be bearish and highlight a possible reversal.