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USD/JPY: correction to the lines

8/17/2016

 

Technical levels: support – 100.00; resistance – 100.60/80.

 

Trade recommendations:

 

1. Sell — 100.60; SL — 100.80; TP1 — 100.00; TP2 — 99.00.

 

Reason: a bearish Ichimoku Cloud; a new dead cross of Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen; a market has corrected from the yesterday’s bottoms.

 

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EUR/USD: "Thorn" led to bearish correction

8/17/2016

 

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The price has broken the downward trend, but a “Thorn” arrived afterwards, so we’ve got a local correction in progress. Therefore, the market is likely going to get a support at 1.1235 – 1.1222 in the short term. Nevertheless, bulls will probably try to catch a resistance at 1.1349 later on.

 

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There’s a consolidation above the broken trend. So, bears are likely going to reach a support at 1.1235 -1.1222 during the day. However, if a pullback from this area happens, there’ll be an opportunity to have another bullish movement towards a resistance at 1.1324.

 

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GBP/USD: "Double Top" stopped bulls

8/17/2016

 

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We’ve got a new high, but bulls have been stopped by the 34 & 55 Moving Averages. Also, there’s a “V-Top” pattern, which led to the current local correction. So, the market is likely going to get a support at 1.3015 – 1.2954. At the same time, if a pullback from these levels arrives, bulls will have a chance to achieve a resistance at 1.3119 – 1.3173.

 

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The price faced a resistance at 1.3101, so we’ve got a consolidation on the one-hour chart. There’s a “Double Top” pattern, which has been confirmed. Under this circumstances, bears are likely going to reach the 34 Moving Average, which is strong enough to reverse the price movement into an upward direction.

 

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Key option levels for Wednesday, August 17

8/17/2016

 

EUR/USD

 

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Main trend Short-term period Medium-term period

Bullish Bearish

Changes in the open interest + 96 725 ? + 64 216 ?

Closest resistance levels 1.1309; 1.1328; 1.1343; 1.1361

Closest support levels 1.1244; 1.1227; 1.1205; 1.1179

Trading recommendations

Baseline scenario Long EUR/USD above 1.1309, with the target points at 1.1328 and 1.1343

Alternative scenario Moving below 1.1244 can be considered as a signal to sell the pair, with target at 1.1227 and 1.1205

 

GBP/USD

 

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Main trend Short-term period Medium-term period

Bullish Bearish

Changes in the open interest + 2 150 ? + 1 104 ?

Closest resistance levels 1.3110; 1.3147; 1.3171; 1.3197

Closest support levels 1.2995(82?); 1.2965; 1.2946; 1.2922

Trading recommendations

Baseline scenario Buy GBP/USD above 1.3110, with the target points at 1.3147 and 1.3171

Alternative scenario Moving below 1.2982 can be considered as a signal to sell the pair, with target at 1.2965 and 1.2946

 

USD/JPY

 

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Main trend Short-term period Medium-term period

Neutral Neutral

Changes in the open interest + 1 942 ? + 1 284 ?

Closest resistance levels 101.28; 101.51; 101.79; 102.11

Closest support levels 100.09; 99.86(74?); 99.59; 99.39

Trading recommendations

Baseline scenario Short USD/JPY below 100.09, with target points at 99.86 and 99.59

Alternative scenario Moving above 101.28 can be considered as a signal to buy the pair, with target at 101.51 and 101.79

 

USD/CAD

 

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Main trend Short-term period Medium-term period

Neutral Bullish

Changes in the open interest + 1 143 ? - 130 ?

Closest resistance levels 1.2905; 1.2940; 1.2987; 1.3043

Closest support levels 1.2819/06; 1.2786; 1.2760; 1.2723

Trading recommendations

Baseline scenario Sell USD/CAD below 1.2819, with target points at 1.2786 and 1.2760

Alternative scenario Moving above 1.2905 can be considered as a signal to buy the pair, with target at 1.2940 and 1.2987

 

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EUR/USD: wave v of © is about to begin

8/17/2016

 

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There’s a possible impulse in wave © of [y], which is taking place on the four-hour chart. Wave iv is likely going to end shortly, so there’s an opportunity to have an upward movement in wave v of ©. The main target is 6/8 Murrey Math Level (P=300).

 

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As we can see on the one-hour chart, wave iv is developing a zigzag. Therefore, wave [C] of iv is likely going to reach 8/8 Murrey Math Level (P=200). If we see a pullback from this level, bulls will probably try to set up wave v of ©.

 

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SEB: how to trade EUR/USD on FOMC minutes

8/17/2016

 

Analysts at SEB propose an interesting trade strategy on the release of the Federal Reserve’s meeting minutes (18:00 GMT). If EUR/USD rises in the next 3 hours after the release, then the specialists will buy the pair and close it in 24 hours. On the contrary, if EUR/USD declines in 3 hours after the release, sell the pair and hold position for 24 hours.

 

According to SEB, EUR/USD tends to continue moving in the same direction on the day after the release of the minutes. 

 

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EUR/USD: "Window" going to be tested again

8/17/2016

 

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There’s a strong resistance by the “Window”, which led to form a “Shooting Star” and a “Tower” patterns, but their confirmation isn’t enough. Therefore, the market is likely going to test the “Window” once again in the short term. As we can see on the Daily chart, there’s a possible “Harami”, but today’s candle hasn’t finished yet. So, the closest “Window” is likely going to be tested again, which could bring more bearish patterns soon.

 

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USD/JPY: "High Wave" brought bullish correction

8/17/2016

 

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There’s a bullish “Hammer”, which has been confirmed enough. Also, we’ve got a small “Doji”, so the market is likely going to test the 21 Moving Average once again. If we get more bearish patterns on this line, there’ll be an opportunity to have another decline. As we can see on the Daily chart, there isn’t any reversal pattern so far, but if a “Harami” finishes at the end of the day, bulls will probably try to deliver a local correction.

 

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We’ve got a “High Wave” at the local low, which led to an achievement of the 55 Moving Average, so there’re a “Shooting Star” and a “Harami” on this line. However, a confirmation of these patterns is a quite weak, so after a small correction bulls are likely try to get a resistance on the 89 Moving Average. 

 

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Forex trading plan: into the FOMC minutes release

8/17/2016

 

Forex traders are waiting for this week’s highpoint –  release of the Federal Reserve’s (FOMC) meeting minutes. There was no press conference after July meeting, so the market players want more information from the central bank. The recent comments from the Fed members were hawkish: Lockhart expects at least 1 rate hike in 2016 and is sure that US economic growth will accelerate; Dudley says rate hike in September is possible as US economy will be stronger in the second half of the year; Williams thinks that the Fed should raise rates this year. It seems that the Fed wants the market to price in higher possibility of rate hikes. In July statement the regulator pointed out that risks to America’s economic outlook have diminished. All in all, the risk is that the statement will be more hawkish. So far traders didn’t believe the hawkish mood of the Fed speakers, the question is will they be swayed by the hawkish Fed minutes? Technical picture shows that the market’s is building ground for new sells of American currency.

 

Trading plan for the next day will largely depends on the outcome of the Fed’s meeting. Analysts at SEB Bank have a strategy how to trade EUR/USD after the FOMC release. I can add that at the moment of writing EUR/USD is consolidating above support at 1.1260 and 1.1235. Technically the recent move to the upside looks unfinished. Targets are at 1.1376 (February high) and 1.1405 (Fibo extension target). At the same time, hawkish minutes can send the pair to July-August support line around 1.1150.

 

GBP/USD retraced about 38% of Tuesday’s gains. Tuesday’s close above 1.3000 was good and there’s technical potential for recovery to 1.3100. Yet decline below 1.2990 on hawkish Fed will bring the pound to 1.2940, where the currency should find support. Further support will be at 1.2900 and 1.2850. Data from the UK released this week was positive. On Thursday the UK will publish retail sales data (08:30 GMT) and the forecast is positive.

 

USD/JPY closed on Tuesday below the key level of 100.70 (50% Fibo of the 2011-2015 advance) – bearish sign. According to the weekly pivot points, the pair’s at the bearish territory. Resistance is at 101.15 (daily high, previous support line. Close below this level will mean continuation of the downtrend and will likely lead to another attempt of the bears to test levels below 100.00. If hawkish Fed hits the wires, we’ll see a recovery to 101.50 and probably to 102.30/80.  

 

The bulls failed to push AUD/USD above 0.7755 for the third time. A selloff to 0.7615 followed. This is the former 2016 resistance line, which now acts as support. Watch where the pair closes on Wednesday – it will provide you with key hints on the pair’s future dynamics. Break below 0.7600 on hawkish Fed will open the way down to 0.7630 (lower border of uptrend channel, 38.2% Fibo). If the pair manages to stay above this important level. We’ll see consolidation in the 0.7600/0.7700 area in the coming days. Note that Australia will release labor market data early during the Asian session on Thursday. 

 

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GBP/USD ahead of UK Retail Sales: Will the Pound remain under bearish pressure?

8/18/2016
 
Today at 08:30 GMT will be released a key indicator for the UK economy, as the retail sales will be the market mover during early European session. During June, the indicator posted a worst-than-expected decline to -0.9%, but for July's outcome, analysts are expecting a rise to 0.2% on it's monthly reading. Regarding the yearly basis' data, retails sales could post a very slight decline to 4.2%, according to the market consensus.
 
GBP traders will be paying attention to this data, as the recent downside pressure on Sterling should make it to fall towards post-Brexit and multi-year low, at the 1.2794 level. The GBP/USD pair is consolidated below the 200 SMA at H4 chart and that moving average is acting as dynamic resistance. If the pair manages to break it to the upside, then we should see a rally to the 1.3438 level, at least in the mid-term. However, our key support to the downside remains located at 1.2794 level.
 
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GBP/USD: pound bared its teeth

8/18/2016

 

On the daily GBP/USD chart the inability of the bears to break below the convergence area at 1.289-1.295 and reach 78.6% target of Gartley pattern led to correction. The bulls returned the pair to the lower border of the previous consolidation range. Successful test of resistance at 1.3075 will help the pound strengthen towards the upper border of the triangle.

 

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On H1 GBP/USD broke above resistance at 1.3071-1.3075 will set off the "Shark" pattern. Its 88.6% target is near 1.332. On the contrary, if the bullish attack bulls fails, bears will have an opportunity to pulls the pair down to the target of green shark at 1.288. The first step will be successful test of support at 1.299.

 

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XAU/USD: ran into a triangle

8/18/2016

 

On the daily XAU/USD chart there's an uptrend channel, within which the pair formed "Spike and ledge" pattern on the pasis of 1-2-3. Successful test of the upper border of the ledge ($1365) will allow the bulls to continue rally at least to $1410 an ounce (200% according to AB=CD). On the contrary, a break of support at $1313 will strengthen the risks of corrective move towards the lower border of the trend channel ($1280).

 

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On H1 decline in volatility led to formation of a triangle. If the pair leaves the triangle, it may lead to serious growth or decline in the pair. Resistance levels are at $1354, $1362 and $1366 an ounce. Look for support near $1345, $1339 and $1332.

 

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Key option levels for Thursday, August 18

8/18/2016

 

EUR/USD

 

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Main trend Short-term period Medium-term period

Bullish Bearish

Changes in the open interest + 29 330 ? - 45 782 ?

Closest resistance levels 1.1326; 1.1348; 1.1366; 1.1388

Closest support levels 1.1288; 1.1256; 1.1238; 1.1216

Trading recommendations

Baseline scenario Long EUR/USD above 1.1326, with the target points at 1.1348 and 1.1366

Alternative scenario Moving below 1.1288 can be considered as a signal to sell the pair, with target at 1.1256 and 1.1238

 

GBP/USD

 

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Main trend Short-term period Medium-term period

Bullish Bearish

Changes in the open interest + 1 424 ? +  968 ?

Closest resistance levels 1.3116(33?); 1.3153; 1.3176; 1.3202

Closest support levels 1.3027; 1.3000; 1.2968; 1.2948

Trading recommendations

Baseline scenario Buy GBP/USD above 1.3116, with the target points at 1.3153 and 1.3176

Alternative scenario Moving below 1.3027 can be considered as a signal to sell the pair, with target at 1.3000 and 1.2968

 

USD/JPY

 

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Main trend Short-term period Medium-term period

Neutral Neutral

Changes in the open interest + 1 676 ? + 1 913 ?

Closest resistance levels 101.00; 101.45; 101.74; 102.07

Closest support levels 99.70; 99.37; 99.16; 98.90

Trading recommendations

Baseline scenario Short USD/JPY below 99.70, with target points at 99.37 and 99.16

Alternative scenario Moving above 101.00 can be considered as a signal to buy the pair, with target at 101.45 and 101.74

 

USD/CAD

 

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Main trend Short-term period Medium-term period

Bearish Bullish

Changes in the open interest + 190 ? + 975 ?

Closest resistance levels 1.2868; 1.2883; 1.2908; 1.2943

Closest support levels 1.2809; 1.2789; 1.2763; 1.2726

Trading recommendations

Baseline scenario Sell USD/CAD below 1.2809, with target points at 1.2789 and 1.2763

Alternative scenario Moving above 1.2868 can be considered as a signal to buy the pair, with target at 1.2883 and 1.2908

 

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EUR/USD: will the Indians stop the bulls?

8/19/2016

 

On the daily chart EUR/USD, as expected, managed to reach convergence area of 1.1343-1.1358 (61.8% Fibonacci of the last bullish wave + upper border of the bullish trend channel). Then the pair consolidated. Buyers keep gathering strength for a new attack. If it succeeds, the euro may rise to 1.1420 and 1.1462.

 

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On H1 EUR/USD formed "Three Indians" pattern at 161.8% of the BC wave of AB=CD  pattern. This increased risks of correction. The nearest support levels are near 1.1307 and 1.1259. On the contrary, increase to August high will make the pair rise to 1.1421 (200% of AB=CD) and higher.

 

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USD/CHF: bears feel like home

8/19/2016

 

On the daily USD/CHF chart the pair teached 127.2% AB=CD target, after which it made a sizeable recoil to the downside. Inability of the bulls to hold above important support of 0.956 will increase risks of decline to 0.9485 (161.8%) and 0.94 (200%). The nearest resistance level is at 0.9595.  

 

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On H1 USD/CHF is trading within a descending trend channel. The pair for now failed to reach 161.8% AB=CD pattern target, although the bears don't stop attempts to do that. Sellers will act at 0.9575, 0.9595 and 0.965.

 

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GBP/USD: breaking out the resistance of the Cloud

8/19/2016

 

Technical levels: support – 1.3120, 1.3080; resistance – 1.3160, 1.3230.

 

Trade recommendations:

 

1. Buy — 1.3120; SL — 1.3100; TP1 — 1.3230; TP2 — 1.3290.

 

Reason: a bearish Ichimoku Cloud, but the bulls are breaking out the Senkou Span B; a golden cross of Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen; the markets overbought.

 

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AUD/USD: trades in the Cloud has continued

8/19/2016

 

Technical levels: support – 0.7590; resistance – 0.7660.

 

Trade recommendations:

 

1. Buy — 0.7590; SL — 0.7570; TP1 — 0.7660; TP2 — 0.7700.

 

Reason: a dead cross, but Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen are horizontal; bullish Ichimoku Cloud.

 


 

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USD/JPY: the Bears get a strength

8/19/2016

 

Technical levels: support – 100.00; resistance – 100.20/40.

 

Trade recommendations:

 

1. Sell — 100.20; SL — 100.40; TP1 — 99.00; TP2 — 98.50.

 

Reason: a bearish Ichimoku Cloud; a dead cross of Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen; a strong resistance of Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen.

 

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EUR/USD: the inspired bulls

8/19/2016

 

Technical levels: support – 1.1300, 1.1270; resistance – 1.1350, 1.1450.

 

Trade recommendations:

 

1. Buy — 1.1300; SL — 1.1280; TP1 — 1.1350; TP2 – 1.1450.

 

Reason: bullish Ichimoku Cloud, rising Senkou Span A; a golden cross of Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen; the market is overbought.

 

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Key option levels for Friday, August 19th

8/19/2016

 

GBP/USD

 

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Main trend Short-term period Medium-term period

Neutral Bearish

Changes in the open interest + 145 ? +  583 ?

Closest resistance levels 1.3190; 1.3214; 1.3230; 1.3250

Closest support levels 1.3116; 1.3092; 1.3075; 1.3055

Trading recommendations

Baseline scenario Buy GBP/USD above 1.3190, with the target points at 1.3214 and 1.3230

Alternative scenario Moving below 1.3116 can be considered as a signal to sell the pair, with target at 1.3092 and 1.3075

 

USD/JPY

 

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Main trend Short-term period Medium-term period

Bullish Neutral

Changes in the open interest + 2 137 ? + 617 ?

Closest resistance levels 100.68; 100.87; 101.09; 101.36

Closest support levels 99.74; 99.48; 99.20; 99.00

Trading recommendations

Baseline scenario Long USD/JPY above 100.68, with the target points at 100.87 and 101.09

Alternative scenario Moving below 99.74 can be considered as a signal to sell the pair, with target at 99.48 and 99.20

 

USD/CAD

 

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Main trend Short-term period Medium-term period

Bullish Bullish

Changes in the open interest + 979 ? + 148 ?

Closest resistance levels 1.2825; 1.2858; 1.2903; 1.2958

Closest support levels 1.2757; 1.2736; 1.2715; 1.2687 (critical)

Trading recommendations

Baseline scenario Buy USD/CAD above 1.2825, with the target points at 1.2858 and 1.2903

Alternative scenario Moving below 1.2757 can be considered as a signal to sell the pair, with target at 1.2736 and 1.2715

 

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EUR/USD: bulls faced "V-Top" pattern

8/19/2016

 

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The consolidation above the previously broken trend has been finally ended by the fast bullish rally, but the price faced a resistance at 1.1381. Also, we’ve got a “V-Top” pattern, so the market is likely going to decline towards a support at 1.1324 – 1.1349. If we see a pullback from this area, bulls will probably try to catch a resistance at 1.1381 – 1.1398.

 

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We’ve got a “Flag” pattern on the one-hour chart, which led to the current upward price movement. Considering a “V-Top” pattern, the pair is likely going to get a support on the 55 Moving Average. However, if a pullback from this line happens, there’ll be an opportunity to have another bullish rally.

 

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GBP/USD: Moving Averages waiting for bears

8/19/2016

 

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The price found a resistance on the 89 Moving Average, so the market is likely going to achieve the 55 & 34 Moving Averages. However, there’s a “Double Bottom” as well, which makes possible the next bullish movement.

 

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There’s a flat under the closest support at 1.3119. Therefore, it’s likely to see a decline towards the next support at 1.3092. At the same time, is a pullback from this level arrives, bulls will probably try to reach a resistance at 1.3183 – 1.3247.

 

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EUR/USD: "Diagonal Triangle" has been formed

8/19/2016

 

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The price faced a resistance on 6/8 Murrey Math Level (P=200), so there’s a possible ending of wave ? in a form of a double zigzag. Therefore, the market is likely going to decline in wave [a] of D. The main bearish target is 3/8 MM Level.

 

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As we can see on the one-hour chart, there’s an ended diagonal triangle in wave v of ©. Also, we’ve got a downward impulse in wave i, which could be the first bearish step into wave D. In this case, the price is likely going to reach 5/8 Murrey Math Level during the day.

 

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EUR/USD: "Engulfing" brought bearish correction into the market

8/19/2016

 

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There’s a local correction, which is taking place on the four-hour chart. Previously, a “Harami” pattern was formed at the local high. Therefore, the market is likely going to reach the nearest support line. As we can see on the Daily chart, we’ve got a possible “Harami”, so there’s an opportunity to have a downward correction.

 


 

We’ve got an “Engulfing” at the local high, which has been confirmed enough. Also, there’s a “Three Methods” pattern, which highlights bearish pressure on the ground. So, the pair is likely going to test the lower side of the nearest “Window”.  

 

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USD/JPY: bulls going to deliver deeper correction

8/19/2016

 

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We’ve got a “Hammer” and a “Harami” at the last lows, which both have been confirmed. So, bulls are likely going to test the nearest resistance line. As we can see on the Daily chart, there’s an “Inverted Hammer”, so an upward correction has a reason to be continued. 

 

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There’re an “Engulfing” and a “Three White Soldiers”. Also, we’ve got a strong resistance by the 34 Moving Average. Under this circumstances, the main intraday target is the 89 Moving Average. 

 

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