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US Dollar Index Price Analysis: Sell the rallies into 91.00?

  • DXY adds to the recent upside and approaches 91.00.
  • The next significant hurdle is located around 91.60.

After testing the 2020-2021 support line in the 90.30/40 area, DXY embarked on an upside move that now trades at shouting distance from the key barrier near the 91.00 yardstick.

If the upside impulse picks up pace the next target of note comes in at the so far 2021 highs around 91.60 (February 5). This area of resistance is reinforced by the proximity of the 100-day SMA (91.56).

However, occasional bouts of upside pressure in the index are deemed as corrective only amidst the broader bearish view on the dollar. That said, bullish attempts to the 91.00 hurdle and beyond could represent selling opportunities against the current backdrop.

In the longer run, as long as DXY trades below the 200-day SMA (93.45), the negative stance is expected to persist.

DXY daily chart

Dollar Index Spot

Overview
Today last price90.85
Today Daily Change25
Today Daily Change %0.28
Today daily open90.6
 
Trends
Daily SMA2090.62
Daily SMA5090.39
Daily SMA10091.59
Daily SMA20093.51
 
Levels
Previous Daily High90.64
Previous Daily Low90.12
Previous Weekly High91.23
Previous Weekly Low90.25
Previous Monthly High90.95
Previous Monthly Low89.21
Daily Fibonacci 38.2%90.44
Daily Fibonacci 61.8%90.32
Daily Pivot Point S190.27
Daily Pivot Point S289.94
Daily Pivot Point S389.75
Daily Pivot Point R190.78
Daily Pivot Point R290.97
Daily Pivot Point R391.29

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Pablo Piovano

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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