USD/THB: Next resistance comes at 34.20 – UOB

Pablo Piovano FXStreet

Markets Strategist Quek Ser Leang at UOB Group notes USD/THB faces a solid barrier at the 34.20 level.

Key Quotes

“Last Monday (07 Feb, spot at 33.62), we highlighted that ‘deeply overbought conditions suggest USD/THB could consolidate for a couple of days first before heading higher’. While USD/THB subsequently consolidated, it did not make any headway on the upside. That said, short-term upward momentum is beginning to build and the bias for USD/THB this week is tilted to the upside.”

“Overall, barring a breach of 33.35 (minor support is at 33.55), the chance of USD/THB breaking 34.00 is increasing. Looking ahead, the next resistance above 34.00 is at 34.20.”

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Pablo Piovano

FXStreet

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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