Dukascopy Bank Team
Dukascopy Bank SA
XAU/USD 1H Chart: Channel Down
Comment: Considering there is a bearish channel emerging in the hourly chart and the rate is right at the upper boundary of the pattern, gold is well-positioned for a sell-off. This decline could potentially extend down to 1,075 before there is a significant bullish correction within the channel.
Nevertheless, while the four-hour indicators are in favour of such a scenario, there are plenty of counter-arguments. First, there is a solid demand area around 1,090, created by the 200-hour SMA. Secondly, the hourly and daily studies are mostly pointing upwards. If XAU/USD manages to close above 1,095, the price will probably rise up to 1,110 dollars per ounce.
GBP/JPY 1H Chart: Falling Wedge
Comment: GBP/JPY has been in a strong down-trend for a while now (since December). However, even though still weak but there is a sign that there soon might be a reversal, being that the pair has formed a well-defined falling wedge. The chance of a rebound is also increased by the fact that the price is close to a major support level 168, where the weekly S1 merges with the October 2014 low. If this is the case and the rate gains a foothold above 170.50 yen, the first important target will be the 200-hour SMA and the weekly pivot point near 172.50, followed by the trend-line at 173.50. At the same time, below 168 yen the Sterling will probably aim for 164 yen, namely the 2014 low.
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