Talking Points:
- US Dollar Moves to Resume Advance as Expected
- SP 500 Topping Chart Pattern Remains in Play
- Gold Aims Lower After Breaking October Bottom
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US DOLLAR TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – Prices rebounded from resistance-turned-support at the top of a falling channel set from July (now in the 10505-32 area) as expected. Near-term resistance is at 10653, the 23.6% Fibonacci expansion, with a push above that targeting the 38.2% level at 10839. Alternatively, a reversal below support initially eyes the November 6 low at 10492.
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SP 500 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – Prices pulled back as expected, completing a bearish Three Inside Down candlestick pattern. Near-term support is in the 1765.70-73.40 area, marked by a horizontal barrier set from late October and the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement. A break below that targets the 38.2% level at 1743.00. Near-term resistance is at 1802.40, the November 18 high.
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GOLD TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – Prices recoiled from resistance at a falling trend line set from late October. A break below support at 1249.18, the 61.8% Fibonacci expansion, has exposed the 76.4% level at 1222.60. A reversal back above 1249.18 aims for 1270.67, the intersection of the 50% Fib and the trend line.
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CRUDE OIL TECHNICAL ANALYSIS– Prices continue to consolidate above the November 14 low 92.49, with positive RSI divergence hinting a bounce may be ahead. Initial resistance is at 95.37, marked by the 14.6% Fibonacci expansion and reinforced by the top of a falling channel set from late August. A break above that initially exposes the 23.6% level at 97.14. Alternatively, a move below 92.49 targets the channel bottom at 90.01.
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— Written by Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist for DailyFX.com
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