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US Dollar Index technical analysis: DXY keeps the upbeat tone settling above the 99.00 figure

  • DXY (US Dollar Index) is hovering near the 2019 high as the market is trading at levels not seen since May 2017.
  • The next key resistances in line are seen at the 99.27 and 99.45 levels.
 

DXY daily chart

 
DXY (US Dollar Index) is trading in a bull trend above the main daily simple moving averages (DSMAs) as the market is reaching levels not seen since May 2017.

DXY 4-hour chart

 
Last Friday, the Greenback broke beyond the 98.94 resistance, the previous 2019 high, opening the gates for a potential continuation up towards 99.27 and 99.45 previous key levels. If the market holds above the 98.94 level, it can be seen as a bullish sign.
 
 

DXY 30-minute chart

 
DXY is climbing up above its main SMAs, suggesting bullish momentum in the short term. Immediate support can be seen at the 98.94 and the 98.68 levels. 
 

Additional key levels

Dollar Index Spot

Overview
Today last price99.04
Today Daily Change0.21
Today Daily Change %0.21
Today daily open98.83
 
Trends
Daily SMA2098
Daily SMA5097.52
Daily SMA10097.5
Daily SMA20097.06
Levels
Previous Daily High99.02
Previous Daily Low98.41
Previous Weekly High99.02
Previous Weekly Low97.62
Previous Monthly High99.02
Previous Monthly Low97.21
Daily Fibonacci 38.2%98.79
Daily Fibonacci 61.8%98.64
Daily Pivot Point S198.49
Daily Pivot Point S298.14
Daily Pivot Point S397.88
Daily Pivot Point R199.1
Daily Pivot Point R299.36
Daily Pivot Point R399.71

Author

Flavio Tosti

Flavio Tosti

Independent Analyst

 

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