EUR/GBP
Slight increase.
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EUR/GBP is increasing following recent sideways trading price action, heading along the 0.8765 range. EUR/GBP bearish pattern started in March is weakened. Hourly support and resistance are given at 0.8668 (22/03/2018 low) and 0.8816 (29/01/2018 high). The technical structure suggests short-term increase.
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In the long-term, the pair has largely recovered from 2015 lows. The technical structure suggests further upside pressure. Strong resistance can be found at 0.9500 (psychological level) while support remains at 0.8304 (05/12/2016 low). The pair is trading below its 200 DMA.
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EUR/CHF
Maintained at 1.1938.
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EUR/CHF is starting a bearish consolidation following recent decrease from 1.1983. Strong resistance at 1.20 remains. Hourly support given at 1.1842 (11/04/2018 low) is distanced. The short-term technical structure suggests further short-term sideways trading moves.
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In the longer term, the technical structure has reversed. Strong resistance at 1.20 (level before the unpeg) is now at reach. The ECB's slowing QE program is likely to cause buying pressures on the euro, which should weigh in favour of the EUR/CHF. Support and resistance can be found at 1.0624 (24/06/2016 low) and 1.2097 (18/12/2014 high).
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