Today EUR/USD is testing a stronger resistance area located at 1.1330- 1.1340. A rebound over these levels might call back the bulls targeting 1.14. The support for today is seen at 1.13.
The euro recorded minor increase against the dollar on Monday. The single currency started the new week tentatively as the session was volatile. Bullish sentiment prevailed almost throughout, but after it was peaking for the day at 1.1331, euro losses accumulated lead. Thus, the finish line was crossed at a rate of 1.1310, only 9 pips above the opening price. Short-term expectations are in favor of the euro and thus the resistance at 1.1407 remains threatened.
The disappointing US data yesterday pushed the euro to intraday highs slightly below 1.14. But despite the positive trend, the pair couldn’t break the resistance at 1.1407.
Euro/dollar made upwards momentum yesterday, closing back above 1.1335. The outlook is bullish in nearest term for testing 1.1500, but not yet in the bullish pattern. Overall technical outlook remains neutral and we have a potentially strong resistance between 1.1500 - 1.1700. Immediate support is around 1.1335 - 1.1300. A clear break back below that area could lead price to neutral region for testing 1.1230/00.
BofA Merrill do not believe that regulators will be able to ensure sustainable reduction in foreign exchange rates. According to experts, EUR/USD will continue to move in range.
For a decline of EUR/USD will be needed positive data on the US economy, particularly inflation. Benefits would be and stabilization in global stock markets, in which case investors may revise their expectations about the future course of action of the Federal Reserve.
On Wednesday EUR/USD was trading lower at 1.1322. The euro walked away from its one-week high and is suffering a lack of bullish strength. The pair stepped back from the resistance at 1.1407 and if bears bring sufficient power, a test of the support at 1.1232 is very possible.
The single currency recorded a decrease against the dollar on Wednesday. The euro broke the three-day upwards movement and lost positions. So the couple walked away from resistance at 1.1407, and if bearish sentiment become more intense, currencies could test of the support at 1.1232. The session on Wednesday started at a price of 1.1356 and the trend was neutral. More significant decrease of euro was observed in the afternoon and the bottom of the day was hit at 1.1290.
The euro is still influenced by Mario Draghi’s speech and is facing weekly loss. For breaking the strong resistance at 1.14 is needed more powerful impulse.
German Ifo surveys today frustrated the markets, but nonetheless the Euro stayed elevated. Immediate support downwards is seen at 1.1237 /38% Fibonacci retracement level/ with staying exposed for breaking 1.1215 /24% Fibonacci etracement level/.
EUR/USD had a slight bullish momentum yesterday, marking a daily high at 1.1277. The outlook is neutral, possibly with minor bullish impulse. The nearest support is seen at 1.1215 and if it might be broken, may set bears on pressure to test 1.1150.
After a third day of declines on Friday at the end currency pair recording a negative week. The euro depreciated by 65 pips during the session to 1.1221, noting extremes respectively at 1.1308 and 1.1218. The index of relative strength and moving averages suggest dominance of the bears, which puts 1.1150 as another target.
On Wednesday session the euro managed to add nearly 30 pips against the US dollar to a closing price of 1.1295. Levels at 1.1339 (100-day moving average) tightened the further growth of the pair, while the lowest point was marked at 1.1256. Index relative strength is climbing and suggests positive attitudes. A break of yesterday's high would give a good chance for further increase.
The euro continued to add value against the dollar for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, rising nearly 30 pips to a closing price of 1.1295. Levels of 100-period average at 1.1339 limited additional growth of the pair, while the lowest point was reached at 1.1256. The relative strength index climbed in positive territory, contributing to positive attitudes. A break of yesterday's high will allow continuing growth.
The euro added value against the dollar for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, climbed 26 pips to a closing price of 1.1320. The movement noted high of the beginning of the week at 1.1360, while the bottom has been reached at level of 1.1271. Index relative strength added positions supporting the bulls, but the major challenge remains upwards at 1.1340/60.
