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EUR/USD

EURUSD

Increasing.

  • EUR/USD's short-term bullish momentum is increasing. Hourly resistance lies at 1.1376 (11/02/2016 high) has been broken. Hourly support can be located a 1.1058 (16/03/2016 low). Expected to show further strengthening.

  • In the longer term, the technical structure favours a bearish bias as long as resistance at 1.1746 ( holds. Key resistance is located region at 1.1453 (range high) and 1.1640 (11/11/2005 low) is likely to cap any price appreciation. The current technical deteriorations favours a gradual decline towards the support at 1.0504 (21/03/2003 low).


GBP/USD

GBPUSD

Breaking resistance at 1.4437.

  • GBP/USD is pushing strongly higher. Yet, the technical structure is still showing a mediumterm bearish trend-line. Hourly resistance at 1.4437 (11/03/2016 high) has been broken while hourly support can be found at 1.4033 (03/03/2016 low). A break of strong resistance at 1.4668 (04/02/2016) is needed to show a reverse in the short-term momentum.

  • The long-term technical pattern is negative and favours a further decline towards key support at 1.3503 (23/01/2009 low), as long as prices remain below the resistance at 1.5340/64 (04/11/2015 low see also the 200 day moving average). However, the general oversold conditions and the recent pick-up in buying interest pave the way for a rebound.


USD/JPY

USDJPY

Bearish breakout.

  • USD/JPY has exited its range by breaking hourly support at 110.99 (11/02/2016 low). Hourly resistance is given at 112.96 (17/03/2016 high). Stronger resistance is given at 114.91 (16/02/2016 high) . Expected to see further consolidation.

  • We favour a long-term bearish bias. Support at 105.23 (15/10/2014 low) is on target. A gradual rise towards the major resistance at 135.15 (01/02/2002 high) seems now less likely. Another key support can be found at 105.23 (15/10/2014 low).


USD/CHF

USDCHF

Set a new 2016 low.

  • USD/CHF is now consolidating after it lost two figures over the last two days. The short-term momentum is clearly bearish. Hourly support at 0.9661 (11/02/2016 low) has been broken. Hourly resistance is located at 0.9914 (16/03/2016 high). Expected to show further consolidation.

  • In the long-term, the pair is setting highs since mid-2015. Key support can be found 0.8986 (30/01/2015 low). The technical structure favours a long term bullish bias.


USD/CAD

USDCAD

Trading around 1.3000.

  • USD/CAD's bearish momentum is now pausing after breaking psychological level at 1.3000. Selling Hourly support can now be found at 1.2947 (17/03/2016 low) while hourly resistance can be found at 1.3405 (16/03/2016 high). Expected to further consolidate.

  • In the longer term, the break of the key resistance at 1.3065 (13/03/2009 high) has indicated increasing buying pressures, which favours further medium-term strengthening. Strong resistance is given at 1.4948 (21/03/2003 high). Support can be found at 1.2832 (15/10/2015 low) then 1.1731 (06/01/2015 low).


AUD/USD

AUDUSD

Strong bullish momentum.

  • AUD/USD keeps on moving higher. Strong resistance at 0.7594 (14/03/2015 high) has been fully. Hourly support is now given at 0.7415(16/03/2016 low). Expected to show further consolidation before entering into another upside move.

  • In the long-term, we are waiting for further signs that the current downtrend is ending. Key supports stand at 0.6009 (31/10/2008 low) . A break of the key resistance at 0.8295 (15/01/2015 high) is needed to invalidate our long-term bearish view. In addition, we still note that the pair is now above the 200-dma which confirms our view that buying pressures are increasing.


EUR/CHF

EURCHF

Sideways price action.

  • EUR/CHF is failing to reach again 1.1000 which shows that short-term bearish pressures are still lively. Hourly support can be found at 1.0893 (10/03/2016 low) while hourly resistance is given at 1.1023 (10/03/2016 high). Expected to show further strengthening toward 1.1000.

  • In the longer term, the technical structure remains positive. Resistance can be found at 1.1200 (04/02/2015 high). Yet,the ECB's QE programme is likely to cause persistent selling pressures on the euro, which should weigh on EUR/CHF. Supports can be found at 1.0184 (28/01/2015 low) and 1.0082 (27/01/2015 low).


EUR/JPY

EURJPY

Trading mixed.

  • EUR/JPY is located on a short-term uptrend channel. Hourly resistance can be found at 127.29 (14/03/2016 high). Hourly support is given at 125.10 (10/03/2016 low). A break of support implied by the lower bound of the uptrend channel at around 124.00 is necessary to confirm any end of the current short-term bullish trend.

  • In the longer term, the technical structure validates a medium-term succession of lower highs and lower lows. As a result, the resistance at 149.78 (08/12/2014 high) has likely marked the end of the rise that started in July 2012. Strong support is given at 118.73 (25/02/2013 low). A key resistance can be found at 141.06 (04/06/2015 high).


EUR/GBP

EURGBP

Medium-term momentum starts to fade

  • EUR/GBP's is now in rangy mode. Yet, the pair is trading around its year-high. Hourly support lies at 0.7652 (10/03/2016 low). Next support lies at 0.7525 (22/01/2016 low). Hourly resistance at 0.7928 (25/03/2016 high) still stands. The technical structure suggests that the selling pressures are increasing.

  • In the long-term, the technical structure suggests a growing upside momentum. The pair is trading well above its 200 DMA. Strong resistance can be found at 0.8066 (10/09/2014 high).


GOLD (in USD)

Gold

Pausing

  • Gold's bullish momentum is definitely not over despite support implied by the lower bound of the short-term channel has been broken. indeed, the metal is back on the former channel. Hourly resistance is given at 1284 (11/03/2016 high) while closer hourly supports is located at 1225 (15/03/2016 low). Expected to see further challenge of hourly resistance at 1284.

  • In the long-term, the technical structure suggests that there is a growing upside momentum. A break of 1392 (17/03/2014) is necessary ton confirm it, A major support can be found at 1045 (05/02/2010 low).


SILVER (in USD)

Silver

Bullish breakout !!

  • Silver has finally pushed higher as we expected. Hourly resistance at 15.93 (11/02/2016 high) has been broken and hourly support can be found at 15.15 (10/03/2016 low). Expected to see bullish momentum increasing again.

  • In the long-term, the break of the major support area between 18.64 (30/05/2014 low) and 18.22 (28/06/2013 low) confirms an underlying downtrend. Strong support can be found at 11.75 (20/04/2009). A key resistance stands at 18.89 (16/09/2014 high).


Crude Oil (in USD)

Crude Oil

Low oil prices is set to finish.

  • Crude oil's short-term bullish momentum has rejuvenated. Hourly resistance at 37.44 (14/03/2016 high) and 39.02 (11/03/2016 high) have been broken. Stronger resistance is given at 42.00 (04/12/2016 high). Hourly support can be found at 35.96 (15/03/2016 low). The technical structure suggests that buying pressures are important and daily resistance at 43.46 (24/11/2016 high) may be on target.

  • In the long-term, crude oil is on a sharp decline and is of course no showing any signs of recovery. Strong support at 24.82 (13/11/2002) is now on target. Crude oil is holding way below its 200-Day Moving Average (setting up at around 47). There are currently no signs that a reverse trend may happen.

This report has been prepared by Swissquote Bank Ltd and is solely been published for informational purposes and is not to be construed as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell any currency or any other financial instrument. Views expressed in this report may be subject to change without prior notice and may differ or be contrary to opinions expressed by Swissquote Bank Ltd personnel at any given time. Swissquote Bank Ltd is under no obligation to update or keep current the information herein, the report should not be regarded by recipients as a substitute for the exercise of their own judgment.

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