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AUD/USD analysis for December 18, 2013





AUD/USD Elliott Wave
For the last few days, the AUD/USD pair has been trading downwards, impulsive wave 5 (coloured blue) of the bigger wave 1 (coloured green) has been developing. Yesterday, during the Asian and European session we could observe descending 0.8957 towards the 0.8881 level and we can consider this as the end of the 1 wave (coloured green). Therefore, during the New York session, this commodity pair did not manage to hold this level and the price has retraced back to 0.8927 level. At the moment, the USD/CAD pair is trading around 0.8927 level and we are expecting to see more upward movements in the next few days. In accordance with our wave rules and taking into account that wave 2 should retrace 50% of wave 1 we can define the potential targets with measuring wave 1 with take profit at 0.9316 (50% of wave 1). To reduce the risk, we can use invalidation point at 0.8880 level as stop loss.

Support and resistance
(S3) 0.8792 (S2) 0.8837 (S1) 0.8868 (PP) 0.8913 (R1) 0.8944 (R2) 0.8989 (R3) 0.9020

Trading forecast
Proceeding from Elliot Wave rules today, the trend is expected to begin the upwards movements. That is why long position at level 0.8950 with stop loss at 0.8880 and take profit at 0.9316 are recommended.


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USD/CAD analysis for December 19, 2013





USD/CAD Elliott Wave
For the last few days the USD/CAD pair has been trading upwards, impulsive wave .iii (coloured black) of the bigger wave iii (coloured blue) has been developing. Yesterday, during the Asian and European session we could observe strong ascending movement from 1.0600 towards 1.0669 level. Therefore, during the New York session this commodity pair has continued trading in a bullish mood and the price reached a new sessions high at 1.0718 level. At the moment the USD/CAD pair is trading around 1.0722 level and we are expecting to see more upwards movements in the final (5) wave.In accordance with our wave rules and taking into account that wave 5 should retrace 61.8% of wave 4 we can define the potential targets with measuring wave 3 with take profit at 1.0797 (61.8% of wave 4). To reduce the risk, we can use invalidation point at 1.0620 level as stop loss.

Support and Resistance
(S3) 1.0540 (S2) 1.0557 (S1) 1.0582 (PP) 1.0599 (R1) 1.0624 (R2) 1.0641 (R3) 1.0666

Trading forecast
Proceeding from Elliott Wave rules today, the trend is expected to begin the upwards movements. That is why long positions at 1.0700 with stop loss at 1.0600 and take profit at 1.0797 are recommended.



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Intraday technical levels for USD/JPY for December 20, 2013





Today Japan will release some data like Monetary Policy Statement; BOJ Press Conference. The US will release the US-Final GDP q/q; and Fed Chairman Nomination Vote. So there is a probability that USD/JPY will move with low to moderately volatility during this day.

TODAY's TECHNICAL LEVELS:
Resistance. 3 : 104.85.
Resistance. 2 : 104.65.
Resistance. 1 : 104.44.
Support. 1 : 104.18.
Support. 2 : 103.98.
Support. 3 : 103.77.

DESCRIPTION:
Please, pay attention to the levels of support 3 (103.77) and resistance 3 (104.85). Normally, when a level is touched, USD/JPY will rebound from the previous minimum by 10 to 20 pips, but if the levels are broken through by over 50 pips, then it will be a sign that these currencies have found trends today.



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GBPCHF turns from resistance between 1.47-1.4750. Hold short positions





Technical outlook and chart setups:
As expected, the currency pair has reversed from the resistance zone of 1.4700/50, producing an engulfing bearish candle. Short positions might have triggered and it is recommended to hold the same and also add on intraday rallies from here on. Risk remains at 1.4900. Resistance is at 1.4900; while support is at 1.4350, followed by 1.4200 and 1.4000 respectively. The entire structure might be unfolding as a head and shoulder reversal; where the current engulfing bearish is probable right shoulder. Extensions are pointing towards 1.4150 and 1.4000 levels respectively. Prices should remain below 1.4900 levels from here on.

Trading recommendations:
Remain short, set stop at 1.4910, target is open.



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Technical analysis of GBP/USD for December 26, 2013





Overview:
The GBP/USD pair was not stable and the trend was not also so clear (it was tight sideways range); moreover, according to the previous events, the price has still been trapped between the level of 1.6450 and 1.6220, so be careful in this area. Therefore, it should wait for a period of tight sideways range market before breakouts. Then, it will probably that the market is going to start showing the signs of bullish market from the support at the level 1.6220. In other words, it will be a good sign to buy above 1.6220 with the first target of 1.6350 and it will climb towards 1.6450. However, If the pair does not break 1.6473, the market will indicate a bearish opportunity below the resistance that will be set at the level 1.6473. The level will be strong resistance. And probably the market will call for downtrend from the level of 1.7473 in order to continue bearish towards 1.6346 (the weekly pivot point).


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Crude near resistance mark at $100.





Crude is holding above the 21EMA level facing stiff resistance at the level of $100. Intraday downside support is at $99 mark. Last week, I gave a buy call for $103 target, now I am extending the targets. Trades above the level $100 mark, it could fly towards $102, $104 levels.

Recommendation- Buy on dips with sl at $96 for targets at $104.


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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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