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McDonald's Corp. (MCD) Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

MCD Elliott Wave technical analysis - Daily chart

  • Function: Trend.

  • Mode: Impulsive.

  • Structure: Motive.

  • Position: Wave 1 of (3).

  • Direction: Approaching a top in wave 1.

  • Details: Expecting a top in minor wave 1, ideally near the previous wave (1) high, followed by a pullback before resuming the uptrend above $300.

Daily chart summary

MCD is currently in the final stage of impulsive wave 1 of (3). We anticipate a top forming soon in minor wave 1, likely near the previous wave (1) high. After reaching this peak, we expect a pullback before resuming the uptrend, with a target above $300 in subsequent waves.

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MCD Elliott Wave technical analysis - One-hour chart

  • Function: Trend.

  • Mode: Impulsive.

  • Structure: Motive.

  • Position: Wave {iv} of 1.

  • Direction: Bottoming in wave {iv}.

  • Details: Wave 1 is subdividing, and we expect another push higher into wave {v} to complete the current uptrend.

One-hour chart summary

On the 1-hour chart, MCD is currently in wave {iv} of 1. A correction is expected to complete, followed by another push higher into wave {v}, signaling the completion of wave 1’s current uptrend. This final movement will confirm minor wave 1’s top.

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McDonald's Corp. (MCD) market outlook

This analysis of McDonald's Corp. (MCD) examines both the daily and 1-hour charts using Elliott Wave Theory to assess current market trends and forecast future price movements.

McDonald's Corp. (MCD) Elliott Wave technical analysis [Video]

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Peter Mathers

Peter Mathers

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Peter Mathers started actively trading in 1982. He began his career at Hoei and Shoin, a Japanese futures trading company.

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