Swissquote Bank Research Team
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EUR/USD: Towards 1.1950
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Pivot (invalidation): 1.1840
Our preference
Long positions above 1.1840 with targets at 1.1925 & 1.1950 in extension.
Alternative scenario
Below 1.1840 look for further downside with 1.1805 & 1.1770 as targets.
Comment
The RSI is bullish and calls for further advance.
GBP/USD: Further upside
Pivot (invalidation): 104.70
Our preference
Short positions below 104.70 with targets at 104.15 & 103.90 in extension.
Alternative scenario
Above 104.70 look for further upside with 105.00 & 105.30 as targets.
Comment
A break below 104.15 would trigger a drop towards 103.90.
USD/JPY: Towards 103.90
Pivot (invalidation): 104.70
Our preference
Short positions below 104.70 with targets at 104.15 & 103.90 in extension.
Alternative scenario
Above 104.70 look for further upside with 105.00 & 105.30 as targets.
Comment
A break below 104.15 would trigger a drop towards 103.90.
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