DXY 1.03 target pullback first viable [Video]

Dale J Pinkert Independent Analyst

DXY 1.03 Target Pullback First Viable. Coach discusses a potential pullback in the DXY that could set up selling opportunities in EURUSD around the 1.15–1.1550 area. Dale also provides an update on his 5.13% target for the 10-year yield and shares what he expects next. The XAU/XAG ratio has reversed from major support, and Coach explains what that move could be signaling. He also wraps up with an update on Bitcoin following a viewer request.

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Dale J Pinkert

Independent Analyst

Former Member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (IOM Division), Dale's market forecasts have been aired on Financial Television and Radio station including CNBC.

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