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EUR/USD Analysis: Too much short-term chop; waiting on weekly close

The market looks to be in the process of carving out a meaningful base off the multi-year low from 2017, with a higher low sought out ahead of the next major upside extension back towards and through the +3 year high from 2018 around 1.2550. Look for the major pair to continue to be well supported on dips into the 1.1200 area, with only a weekly close back below the 2018 low at 1.1215 to compromise. A push above 1.1570 will strengthen the outlook.

In this analysis, we take a look at EURUSD each day, highlighting all of the need to knows for anyone looking to extract up to date information on the major levels and relevant trends, both short term and longer-term. The analysis is designed for the trader, investor and even those simply holding Euro or US Dollars, looking for an idea of where they may want to consider making that next conversion.

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