Downside remains at risk after two-day recovery from 110.65 low was capped by initial resistance, Fibo 38.2% of 114.53/110.65 downleg at 112.19 today. Subsequent weakness dipped to 111.36, session low, signaling limited upside action and maintain downside pressure.
Near-term technicals remain weak, while bearish setup of daily MA’s and indicators holding in the negative territory, keep focus at 111.00/110.65 breakpoints.
Session high, also floor of former 01/09 Mar consolidation, remains as key near-term barrier, guarding falling 10 SMA at 112.63 and strong 113 resistance zone (Fibo 61.8% of 114.53/110.65), reinforced by 20SMA).
Res: 112.19; 112.60; 113.00; 113.80
Sup : 111.36; 111.00; 110.65, 110.00
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