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Dow near crucial level 2

Dow reaches its upper trend line at the level 16700. Last couple of times we mentioned that the level near 16700 is the very crucial level for Dow. Yesterday Dow hits intra high at the level of 16562 and closed at 16444 indicating triple digit loss. In the daily charts, oscillators shows negative divergence. The new year started in a negative notes for equities. Its first negative start after the year of 2008.

Support - 16,170 16,058 15,900

Resistance - 16,700

Close above 16,700, Dow will enter a new trend.

Recommendation - sell with sl 16700

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Gold near major resistance

Gold continues its upper move after hitting the upper high at $1,182. It holds the June's low and close above the uneconomical level $1,200, which is a bull factor. In the weekly and daily charts, oscillators indicate positive divergence, hourly chart gives an overbought sign. We are still on the bearish note for the level of $1,170 and even lower.

In the hourly chart, oscillators show an overbought sign and hold above the 21 EMA at $1,232. As per daily charts, some more up move steam left before big leg down.

Resistance $1,245 $1,252 $1,268

Support $1,232 $1,220

Price closes above $1,269 on a daily basis can make further bullishness. We recommend sell on rallies until prices meet at the level of $1,100.

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Euro Little Changed Following German Retail Sales

After the release of German retail sales for November at 2:00 am ET Tuesday, the euro changed little against other major currencies.

The euro was trading at 1.3620 against the greenback, 142.22 against the yen, 0.8305 against the pound and 1.2342 against the franc around 2:03 am ET.

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Technical analysis of EUR/USD for January 8, 2014

Overview:

The EUR/USD pair has been trading in a tight sideway range since January 6, 2013 and the price has also set below the weekly resistance 1 at the level of 1.3743, moreover the price has already formed double bottom at the 1.3571 level. Accordingly, the market will move between 61.8% of Fibonacci retracement levels (1.3743) and 00% of Fibonacci retracement at the price of 1.3571. In particular, it should noted that at the level of 1.3543 which represents the support, we can expect explosive breakout and it is likely that the market is going to start showing the signs of bullish market. In other words, it will be a good sign to buy above double bottom at the level of 1.3543 with a first target at 1.3663 in order to test the weekly pivot point and it will climb towards 1.3728. However, if the the price of the EUR/USD pair breaks 1.3543 and closes below it, the market will indicate a bearish opportunity below 1.3543 then the best location to set stop loss should be at the 1.3545 price.

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Technical analysis Of GBP/CHF for January 09, 2014

Technical outlook and chart setups:

1. The currency pair has stopped us out at 1.4950 in the past session. As seen in the weekly chart here, a former resistance at 1.5000 has also been broken. It is recommended to remain flat for now. The 1.5150 level is into focus now.

2. The next resistance is at the 1.5150 level, while support is just below 1.4900, followed by 1.4800 and lower.

3. The structure reveals that GBP/CHF is on its way towards at least 1.5150 for now. A bearish reaction there could possibly reverse the trend. Trading recommendations:

Flat for now.

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Daily analysis of USD/CHF for January 10, 2014

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Overview:

According to the previous events, the price of the USD/CHF pair has still been movin between the levels of 0.9115 and 0.9003. In the same away, the range of the pair was around 60 pips today. Volatility was only 54,56; therefore, the market indicates lower volatility, so we expect medium volatility on January 10, 2013, because, as it is known, the market is low volatile if the last day had not huge volatility. Additionally, the level of 0.9115 has set below 78.6% of Fibonacci retracement levels and it has formed a strong resistance for that the key level of 0.9115 is represented for downtrend to confirm the bearish market. Equally important, the market was so stable and the trend was also too clear (downward). In consequence, sell deals are recommended below the 0.9115 level with targets at 0.9065 in order to test the minor support, and it will resume towards 0.9010 to attempt testing the support of the week at the 0.9003 level.More analysis - at instaforex.com

 

Weekly technical levels for GBP/USD for January 13-17, 2014

Overview:

As it is known, historic rates should be used to determine future prices. According to the previous events of the last week, the GBP/USD pair has still been moving between 1.6405 and 1.6550 for five days. It should be also noticed that the price has closed at the level of 1.6482. Expect a move to resistance 1 or back towards the weekly pivot point. Therefore, buy in the short period at the 1.6464 level with the first target of 1.6516 in order to test the last double top; futhermore, it might resume towards 1.6550. Nevertheless, it must beware because sometimes the market seems that it doesn't follow our forecast. So for getting out spank from the market before losing your profit, it will be very meaningful to set stop loss below the weekly support at 1.6360.

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Technical analysis of Gold for January 14, 2014.

Technical outlook and chart setups:

1. Gold rallied through the $1,255.00 levels yesterday and a push today could see $1,267.00/70.00 before pullback. It is recommended to remain flat for now and look to enter on a dip.

2. Immediate resistance is at $1,267.00, while supports are spread through $1,220.00, followed by $1,210.00 (the fibonacci 0.618 support), $1,182.00 and lower.

3. The structure reveals that the rally from $1,182.00 has unfolded in 5 waves (a push towards $1,267.00/70.00 is still possible) till now. A 3 wave correction can be expected now towards $1,210.00-$1,206.00 levels before rally continues. Trading recommendations: Remain flat for now. Look to buy lower on dips.

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Technical analysis of GBP/USD for January 15, 2014

Overview:

The GBP/USD pair will probably be trapped between 1.6373 and 1.6516 consequently; it is of the wisdom to be careful at this range area of 143 pips. In particular, it will be too meaningful to wait for a period of tight sideway range market before investing. Equally important, the level of 1.6373 formed a strong support, as well as this price is very conformity with 23.6% of the Fibonacci retracement levels. Thereupon, it is likely that the market is going to start showing the signs of bullish market. In other words, it will be a good sign to buy above the 0.6373 level with the first target of 1.6445 in order to retest the weekly pivot point and it will climb towards the price of 1.6516 for forming double top. Additionally, it should also be noted that the weekly resistance 1 for January 15-17, 2013 is set at 1.6553. However, If the the pair does not break this resistance, the market will indicate a bearish opportunity below 1.5660, then the level will act really as strong resistance, for that it will a good sign to sell below 1.6553 with the first target of 1.5503 and it will call for downtrend in order to continue bearish towards 1.6466 tomorrow.

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Technical analysis of USD/CHF for January 16, 2014

Overview:

The USD/CHF pair has not shown signs of a break of the highest level of 0.9126, but it has opened today above the weekly support at the level of 0.9050; therefore, it will be a good sign to buy above the level of 0.9050 with the first target of 0.9115 and resume to 0.9145 in order to form a new double top on January 16, 2013. However, in case a reversal takes place and the USD/CHF pair breaks through the support level of 0.9050, then the market will lead to further decline to 0.9004 (00% Fibonacci retracement levels) for testing the double bottom of the last week, as well as it will be able to indicate the correction movement at this level. Meanwhile, in the H1 chart represents a strong support at the first weekly support at 0.8977, besides the channel emerging of RSI has still positive in the daily frame, for that the RSI calls for a new upleg at this level. Moreover it should be noted a point of view that the MA(100) would be more of a confirmation for uptrend but in a short term period.

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