US Dollar Index Price Analysis: DXY stays directed towards seven-week-old hurdle

DXY remains positive near intraday high amid risk-off mood.
Bullish MACD, strong RSI favor buyers, monthly support line, 200-bar SMA limits short-term downside.

Anil Panchal FXStreet

With the Gamestop-led trading restrictions joining China tensions, the US dollar index (DXY) stays positive, currently up 0.22% at 90.74, during early Friday.

The greenback gauge versus the major currencies failed to decline below 90.40 the previous day and the bounce gained support from bullish MACD and strong RSI, in addition to the risk catalysts, to remain strong above the 90.00 threshold.

The bulls are currently targeting a downward sloping trend line from December 11, at 90.92 now, while any further upside will have to cross the monthly top of 90.98 to reach the 91.00 round-figure.

Alternatively, an ascending trend line from January 06, currently around 90.28, joins a 200-bar SMA level of 90.24 to challenge the bears.

If at all, the DXY drops below 90.24, the 90.00 threshold and the monthly low near 89.20 should return to the charts.

DXY four-hour chart

Trend: Bullish

Dollar Index Spot

Overview
Today last price	90.74
Today Daily Change	0.20
Today Daily Change %	0.22%
Today daily open	90.54

Trends
Daily SMA20	90.21
Daily SMA50	90.6
Daily SMA100	91.96
Daily SMA200	94.09

Levels
Previous Daily High	90.86
Previous Daily Low	90.41
Previous Weekly High	90.95
Previous Weekly Low	90.05
Previous Monthly High	92.02
Previous Monthly Low	89.52
Daily Fibonacci 38.2%	90.58
Daily Fibonacci 61.8%	90.68
Daily Pivot Point S1	90.35
Daily Pivot Point S2	90.15
Daily Pivot Point S3	89.9
Daily Pivot Point R1	90.8
Daily Pivot Point R2	91.05
Daily Pivot Point R3	91.25

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Anil Panchal

FXStreet

Anil Panchal has nearly 15 years of experience in tracking financial markets. With a keen interest in macroeconomics, Anil aptly tracks global news/updates and stays well-informed about the global financial moves and their implications.

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