The US Dollar may be readying to resume the advance launched from September’s low on swelling haven demand as S&P 500 positioning warns of weakness.
THE TAKEAWAY: The US Dollar may be readying to resume the advance launched from September’s low on swelling haven demand as S&P 500 positioning warns of weakness.
US DOLLAR TECHNICAL ANALYSIS– Prices are retesting support near the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement (9993), a barrier reinforced by a rising trend line set from the October 17 low (9985). A break below the latter level targets the 38.2% Fib at 9945. Near-term resistance is at 10071, the November 16 high, with a reversal above that targeting the 38.2% Fib expansion at 10123.
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S&P 500 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – Prices rebounded as expected after completing Bullish Engulfing candlestick pattern. The bulls now aim to challenge the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement at 1392.80. A Hanging Man candle hints at indecision and warns that a pullback may be ahead. Near-term support is at 1373.40, the 23.6% retracement, with a drop below that aiming to challenge the November 16 low at 1342.10. Alternatively, a break above resistance exposes the 1400 figure and the 50% level at 1408.50.
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GOLD TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – Prices may be carving a bullish Inverse Head and Shoulders chart pattern. Confirmation requires a close above neckline resistance at 1737.28, 23.6% Fibonacci retracement. This would imply a measured upside target at 1802.06. Near-term support lines up at 1688.65, the 38.2% Fib. This is reinforced by the 1700 figure and a rising trend line at 1687.69. A push below the latter level exposes the 50% retracement at 1642.57.
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CRUDE OIL TECHNICAL ANALYSIS– Prices pulled back from resistance at 89.48, the 23.6% Fibonacci expansion, after breaking above a falling trend line set from the September 14 high (now at 85.86). A drop below that exposes the November 7 low at 84.04. Alternatively, a push above resistance targets the 38.2% level at 92.88.
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— Written by Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist for Dailyfx.com
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