EUR/USD
Bouncing.
EUR/USD has bounced after having made significant new lows. Hourly resistances for a short-term countertrend move can now be found at 1.2456 (see also the declining trendline) and 1.2532 (26/11/2014 high). Hourly supports lies at 1.2361 (intraday low) and 1.2280.
In the longer term, EUR/USD is in a downtrend since May 2014. The break of the strong support area between 1.2755 (09/07/2013 low) and 1.2662 (13/11/2012 low) calls for a decline towards the strong support at 1.2043 (24/07/2012 low). A key resistance stands at 1.2600 (19/11/2014 high).
Sell limit 2 units at 1.2522, Obj: Close unit 1 at 1.2305, remaining at 1.2070., Stop: 1.2610.
GBP/USD
Short-term succession of lower highs.
GBP/USD continues to move sideways within the horizontal range defined by the support at 1.5593 and the resistance at 1.5826 (see also the declining channel). The recent succession of lower highs suggests a weak buying interest. An hourly resistance lies at 1.5726 (04/12/2014 high).
In the longer term, the break of the support at 1.5855 (12/11/2013 low) confirms an underlying bearish trend. A conservative downside risk is given by a test of the support at 1.5423 (14/08/2013 low). Another support can be found at 1.5102 (02/08/2013 low). A key resistance lies at 1.5945 (11/11/2014 high).
Await fresh signal.
USD/JPY
Challenging the 120 psychological resistance.
USD/JPY continues its sharp rise and is now moving above the psychological resistance at 120.00. A major resistance stands at 124.14 (22/06/2007 high). Hourly supports are given by 119.13 (03/12/2014 low) and by the short-term rising trendline (around 118.81).
A long-term bullish bias is favoured as long as the key support 110.09 (01/10/2014 high) holds. Given the psychological threshold at 120.00 (see also the 61.8% retracement of the 1998-2011 decline), the major resistance at 124.14 (22/06/2007 high) and the overextended rise, the odds to see a medium-term consolidation phase are elevated. However, there is no sign to suggest the end of the long-term bullish trend.
Await fresh signal.
USD/CHF
Short-term surge in selling pressures.
USD/CHF declined sharply yesterday. However, the steepest rising trendline continues to favour a short-term bullish bias. Hourly supports can now be found at 0.9649 (04/12/2014 low) and 0.9595 (26/11/2014 low). A key resistance stands at 0.9839.
From a longer term perspective, the technical structure favours a full retracement of the large corrective phase that started in July 2012. A major resistance area stands between 0.9972 (24/07/2012 high) and 1.0067 (01/12/2010 high). A key support can be found at 0.9351 (19/11/2014 low).
Await fresh signal.
USD/CAD
Grinding higher.
USD/CAD is moving above its short-term declining trendline, suggesting an increasing buying interest. An hourly resistance lies at 1.1424 (02/12/2014 high), while a key resistance stands at 1.1467. Hourly supports can be found at 1.1340 (04/12/2014 low) and 1.1317 (61.8% retracement).
In the longer term, the technical structure looks like a rounding bottom whose minimum upside potential is at 1.1725. However, as highlighted by the recent prices behaviour, this expected rise is likely to be very gradual. A strong support stands at 1.1072 (02/10/2014 low).
Await fresh signal.
AUD/USD
Persistent selling pressures underway.
AUD/USD is making new lows confirming persistent selling pressures. Hourly resistances can be found at 0.8467 (03/12/2014 high) and 0.8543 (02/12/2014 high). A support stands at 0.8316 (01/07/2010 low).
In the long-term, the break of the strong support at 0.8660 (24/01/2014 low) confirms the underlying long-term bearish trend and opens the way for further weakness. A strong support stands at 0.8067 (25/05/2010 low). A key resistance can be found at 0.8796 (17/11/2014 high).
Await fresh signal.
GBP/JPY
Remains strong.
GBP/JPY has broken the resistance at 186.13 (20/11/2014 high), confirming an underlying bullish trend. Hourly supports can now be found at 187.30 (intraday low) and 186.27 (intraday low). A psychological resistance lies at 190.00.
In the long-term, the trend is positive as long as the key support at 178.74 (23/09/2014 high) holds. The break of the strong resistance at 180.72 (19/09/2014 high) opens the way for further strength. A key resistance stands at 197.45 (24/09/2008 high). A key support lies at 180.72 (previous resistance).
Await fresh signal.
EUR/JPY
Monitor the resistance at 149.14.
EUR/JPY has broken to the upside out of its short-term horizontal range defined by the support at 147.09 and the resistance at 148.16. Monitor the test of the key resistance at 149.14. An hourly support now lies at 148.12 (intrady low).
The long-term technical structure remains positive as long as the key support at 141.23 (19/09/2014 high) holds. The break of the major resistance at 145.69 opens the way for a further rise towards the psychological resistance at 150.00. Another resistance stands at 157.00 (08/09/2008 high). A key support stands at 144.79.
Await fresh signal.
EUR/GBP
Bouncing.
EUR/GBP bounced sharply yesterday. However, the declining channel is intact and continues to favour a bearish bias. Hourly resistances stand at 0.7941 (02/12/2014 high, see also the declining channel) and 0.7977. Hourly supports can be found at 0.7886 (intraday low) and 0.7833.
In the longer term, the major support area between 0.7755 (23/07/2012 low) and 0.7694 (20/10/2008 low) has held thus far. However, a decisive break of the resistance at 0.8034 (25/06/2014 high, see also the declining channel and the 200-day moving average) is needed to confirm an improving technical structure.
Sell limit 2 units at 0.7939, Obj: Close unit 1 at 0.7833, remaining at 0.7705., Stop: 0.7987.
EUR/CHF
Buying interest remains shallow.
EUR/CHF's recent strength is unimpressive, highlighting a light buying interest. An hourly resistance area can be found between 1.2045 (previous support) and 1.2058 (06/11/2014 high).
In September 2011, the SNB put a floor at 1.2000 in EUR/CHF, which will be enforced with the "utmost determination". For the time being, a break of this threshold is very unlikely. As a result, further tight sideways moves are favoured.
Await fresh signal.
GOLD (in USD)
Continues to consolidate.
Gold has thus far only retraced 38.2% of its Monday's rise, suggesting a persistent buying interest. Hourly supports lie at 1191 (38.2% retracement of Monday's rise) and 1170 (intraday low). Resistances can be found at 1221 (01/12/2014 high) and 1236 (28/10/2014 high, see also the declining trendline).
In the long-term, the move below the strong support at 1181 (28/06/2013 low) confirms the underlying downtrend and opens the way for further declines towards the strong support at 1027 (28/10/2009 low). A break of the strong resistance at 1255 (21/10/2014 high) is needed to invalidate this bearish outlook.
Await fresh signal.
SILVER (in USD)
Consolidating below the resistance at 16.73.
Silver continues to consolidate after having bounced sharply near the strong support at 14.64. The current mild price weakness suggests a strong short-term buying interest. A key resistance stands at 16.73 (25/11/2014 high, see also the declining trendline). Another resistance lies at 17.04 (15/10/2014 low). Hourly supports can be found at 15.89 (38.2% of Monday's rise) and 15.52 (intraday low).
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. Although the strong support at 14.66 (05/02/2010 low) has held thus far, the lack of any base formation continues to favour a bearish bias. A resistance lies at 17.80 (15/10/2014 high). Another key support can be found at 11.77 (20/04/2009 low).
Buy stop 1 unit at 16.83, Obj: Close position at 17.28., Stop: 16.64.
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