FxWirePro: EUR/USD gains some upside momentum but still bearish
Thursday, November 24, 2016 4:02 PM UTC
- The EUR /USD pair inched slightly higher on Thursday as greenback bullish run paused against euro in thin trading volumes amid the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday.
- Recent positive U.S. economic data has helped to boost the dollar, pressuring euro as investors raise bets on an interest rate hike next month and further hikes in 2017.
- Investors are now pricing in a nearly 100 percent probability of a December U.S. rate increase, according to CME FedWatch, and some investors expect further hikes in 2017.
- The ongoing bearish trend is likely continue for this pair as the resistance level at 1.0652 is set to act as strong barrier to the bulls and bring a further decline towards lower levels.
- To the upside, the immediate resistance can be seen at 1.0603, a break above this level would expose the pair to next resistance level at 1.0652.
- To the downside, immediate support can be seen at 1.0554, a break below at this level will open the door towards next level at 1.0512.
Resistance Levels
R1: 1.0603 (61.8% Retracement level)
R2: 1.0652 (October 23rd high)
R3: 1.0700 (Psychological levels)
Support Levels
S1: 1.0554 (50% Retracement level)
S2: 1.0512 (38.2% Retracement level)
S3: 1.0453 (23.6% Retracement level)