DXY: Signals of a deeper decline are not yet visible – BBH

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The Dollar Index (DXY) has rebounded after probing the upper part of previous multi-month range at 107, BBH FX analysts report.

DXY can inch higher towards projections of 111

"DXY has gapped up to start the week and is fast approaching the high achieved last month near 110.15. Daily MACD has started posting negative divergence denoting receding upward momentum. However, signals of a deeper decline are not yet visible. It would be interesting to see if the index can establish itself beyond 110.15."

"Should this crossover materialize, the Dollar Index could inch higher towards projections of 111 and 111.90. Defence of recent gap level at 108.55 is crucial to avert deeper pullback."

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