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EUR/USD

EURUSD

Sharp reversal.

  • EUR/USD has spiked below 1.1000 and has erased the downtrend channel. Hourly support lies at 1.0566 (intraday low). Hourly resistance can be found at 1.1096 (28/10/2015 high). Expected to show further consolidation.

  • In the longer term, the technical structure favours a bearish bias as long as resistance holds. Key resistance is located region at 1.1453 (range high) and 1.1640 (11/11/2005 low) is likely to cap any price appreciation. The current technical deteriorations favours a gradual decline towards the support at 1.0504 (21/03/2003 low).


GBP/USD

GBPUSD

Reversal.

  • GBP/USD's downside momentum remain lively despite the yesterdays' sharp reversal. Hourly resistance is given at 1.5336 (19/11/2015 high). Strong resistance can be found at 1.5529 (22/09/2015 high). Expected to show further weakness.

  • The long-term technical pattern is negative and favours a further decline towards the key support at 1.5089 , as long as prices remain below the resistance at 1.5340/64 (04/11/2015 low see also the 200 day moving average). However, the general oversold conditions and the recent pick-up in buying interest pave the way for a rebound.


USD/JPY

USDJPY

Trading in range.

  • USD/JPY remains between hourly resistance at 123.76 (18/11/2015 high) and hourly support at 122.23 (16/11/2015 low). Expected to monitor support at 122.23.

  • A long-term bullish bias is favored as long as the strong support at 115.57 (16/12/2014 low) holds. A gradual rise towards the major resistance at 135.15 (01/02/2002 high) is favored. A key support can be found at 116.18 (24/08/2015 low).


USD/CHF

USDCHF

Declining sharply.

  • USD/CHF has declined sharply. Hourly support is now given at 0.9806 (27/10/2015 low) while hourly resistance is given at 1.0328 (27/11/2015 high). Expected to show further cosnsolidation.

  • In the long-term, the pair has broken resistance at 0.9448 and key resistance at 0.9957 suggesting further uptrend. Key support can be found 0.8986 (30/01/2015 low). As long as these levels hold, a long term bullish bias is favoured.


USD/CAD

USDCAD

Riding the uptrend channel.

  • USD/CAD's bullish momentum is still strong but the pair is trading sideways at the moment. Significant support stands at 1.3225 (12/11/2015 low) and resistance lies at 1.3457 (29/09/2015 high). Expected to show continued bullish momentum as uptrend is still in play.

  • In the longer term, the break of the key resistance at 1.3065 (13/03/2009 high) has indicated increasing buying pressures, which favours further medium-term strengthening. Support can be found at 1.2832 (15/10/2015 low) then 1.1731 (06/01/2015 low).


AUD/USD

AUDUSD

Targeting resistance at 0.7382.

  • AUD/USD's bullish momentum is still strong. Hourly support lies at 0.7170 (30/11/2015 low) and hourly resistance is located at 0.7382 (12/10/2015 high). Expected to show increasing buying interest.

  • In the long-term, we are waiting for further signs that the current downtrend is ending. Key supports stand at 0.6009 (31/10/2008 low) . A break of the key resistance at 0.8295 (15/01/2015 high) is needed to invalidate our long-term bearish view. In addition, we still note that the pair remains well below the 200-dma which confirms selling pressures.


EUR/CHF

EURCHF

Moving inside the uptrend channel.

  • EUR/CHF is moving sideways from 1.0950 to 1.0800. Hourly support lies at 1.0733 (28/08/2015 low) while hourly resistance can be found at 1.0982 (25/09/2015 high). Expected to show further weakness.

  • In the longer term, the technical structure remains negative as long as prices remain below the resistance at 1.1002 (02/09/2011 low). The ECB's QE programme is likely to cause persistent selling pressures on the euro, which should weigh on EUR/CHF. Supports can be found at 1.0184 (28/01/2015 low) and 1.0082 (27/01/2015 low).


EUR/JPY

EURJPY

Pushing strongly higher.

  • EUR/JP has spiked yesterday and is now consolidating. Hourly resistance at 133.39 (30/10/2015 high) has been broken. Stronger resistance is located at 137.45 (17/09/2015 high). Hourly support lies at 129.67 (27/11/2015 low). Expected to show continued weakness.

  • In the longer term, the break of the support at 130.15 validates a medium-term succession of lower highs and lower lows. As a result, the resistance at 149.78 (08/12/2014 high) has likely marked the end of the rise that started in July 2012. Key supports stand at 124.97 (13/06/2013 low) and 118.73 (25/02/2013 low). A key resistance can be found at 141.06 (04/06/2015 high).


EUR/GBP

EURGBP

Bounced back at resistance at 0.7249.

  • EUR/GBP has also spiked yesterday and the pair has stopped at hourly resistance at 0.7249 (28/10/2015 high). Hourly support is given at 0.6982 (17/11/2015 low). The technical structures has reversed. Expected to show further consolidation.

  • In the long-term, prices are in an underlying declining trend. The general oversold conditions suggest a limited medium-term downside potential. A key resistance lies at 0.7592 (03/02/2015 high).


GOLD (in USD)

Gold

Bearish momentum still in play.

  • Gold keeps on pushing downwards. Hourly support lies at 1044 (05/02/2015 low). Hourly resistance is given at 1110 (06/11/2015 high). Expected to show further weakness.

  • In the long-term, the underlying downtrend (see declining channel) continues to favour a bearish bias. A break of the resistance at 1223 is needed to suggest something more than a temporary rebound. A major support can be found at 1045 (05/02/2010 low).


SILVER (in USD)

Silver

Moving sideways.

  • Silver keeps on, as expected, to hold below 14.00. Stronger support is given at 13.51 (19/08/2009 low). Hourly resistance can be found at 15.45 (declining channel) seems way too far. Expected to see further weakness toward hourly support at 13.51.

  • In the long-term, the break of the major support area between 18.64 (30/05/2014 low) and 18.22 (28/06/2013 low) confirms an underlying downtrend. Strong support can be found at 11.75 (20/04/2009). A key resistance stands at 18.89 (16/09/2014 high).


Crude Oil (in USD)

Crude Oil

Bearish momentum.

  • Crude oil keeps on weakening. Yet the commodity is still within the channel indicating a reversal is possible. Resistance lies at 43.46 (24/11/2015 high) while support lies at 38.52 (26/08/2015). The medium-term technical structure is clearly negative in a context of oil oversupply. Expected to show continued weakness.

  • In the long-term, crude oil has not shown signs of recovery. Strong support lies at 37.75 (24/08/2015) and 32.40 (18/08/2015 low). Expect Nonetheless, crude oil is holding way below its 200-Day Moving Average (setting up at 50). Any break of the resistance at 60.72 (05/07/2015) would confirm an underlying uptrend.

This report has been prepared by Swissquote Bank Ltd and is solely been published for informational purposes and is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any currency or any other financial instrument. Views expressed in this report may be subject to change without prior notice and may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed by Swissquote Bank Ltd personnel at any given time. Swissquote Bank Ltd is under no obligation to update or keep current the information herein, the report should not be regarded by recipients as a substitute for the exercise of their own judgment.

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