Analysis for April 20th, 2016
GBP USD, “Great Britain Pound vs US Dollar”
GBP USD, Time Frame H4. Indicator signals: Tenkan-Sen and Kijun-Sen are influenced by “Golden Cross” (1); Tenkan-Sen and Senkou Span A are directed upwards. Ichimoku Cloud is heading up (2), Chinkou Lagging Span is above the chart, and the price is above the lines. Short-term forecast: we can expect support from Tenkan-Sen, and a further growth of the price.
GBP USD, Time Frame H1. Indicator signals: Tenkan-Sen and Kijun-Sen intersected above Kumo Cloud and formed “Dead Cross” (1). Ichimoku Cloud is going up and widening (2), Chinkou Lagging Span is close to the chart, and the price is above the lines. Short-term forecast: we can expect support from Senkou Span A, and growth of the price.
XAU USD, “Gold vs US Dollar”
XAU USD, Time Frame H4. Indicator signals: Tenkan-Sen and Kijun-Sen intersected inside Kumo Cloud and formed “Golden Cross” (1). Ichimoku Cloud is moving upwards, Chinkou Lagging Span is on the chart, and the price is on D Senkou Span A. Short‑term forecast: we can expect support from Tenkan-Sen – D Tenkan-Sen, and growth of the price.
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