FxWirePro: USD/CAD hits 1-week high as oil falls, outlook is bullish
Monday, August 22, 2016 2:12 PM UTC
- USD/CAD pair begun the week advancing higher from Fridays close as comments by a Federal Reserve on rate hike supported the greenback and oil prices declined 3 percent as China ramped up exports of refined products.
- Currently, the currency pair is trading at 1.2920 levels, it is set to advance further towards 1.3000 and later 1.3070 levels in the short term.
- To the upside, the strong resistance can be seen at 1.2991, a break above this level would take the pair towards next resistance level at 1.3071.
- To the downside, immediate support can be seen 1.2861, a break below this level will open the door towards next level at 1.2761.
Resistance Levels
R1: 1.2925 (50% Retracement level)
R2: 1.2991 (38.2% Retracement level)
R3: 1.3071 (23.6% Retracement level)
Support Levels
S1: 1.2861 (61.8% Retracement level)
S2: 1.2761 (Aug 19th lows)
S3: 1.2700 (Psychological levels)