EUR/USD points to some consolidation near term – Commerzbank

Pablo Piovano FXStreet

In view of Karen Jones, Head of FICC Technical Analysis at Commerzbank, some consolidation is likely in spot in the near term.

Key Quotes

“EUR/USD is consolidating just below the 20 day ma and Fibo resistance at 1.1607/24 and we would allow for some near term consolidation. Initial support lies at 1.1508 ahead of 1.1411, the 78.6% retracement. Note that the Elliot wave count is suggesting that the rally will fail here and as a precaution we have partially covered our long positions and tightened the stops on the remainder. Only above 1.1625 will neutralise the chart again and allow for another run up to the 1.1790/1.1815 region. We continue to favour the topside but there is more work to be done”.

“The 1.1411 level is seen as the last defence for the 1.1322 200 week ma and the 1.1301 recent low”.

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Pablo Piovano

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Born and bred in Argentina, Pablo has been carrying on with his passion for FX markets and trading since his first college years.

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