THE TAKEAWAY: The US Dollar failed to sustain upward momentum as expected, sinking to probe key support, while the SP 500 may have produced a downside breakout.
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US DOLLAR TECHNICAL ANALYSIS– A recovery from channel support proved short-lived as expected, with prices now testing below the formation bottom (10791) to challenge the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement at 10764. A break below that exposes the 38.2% level at 10694. Channel resistance is now at 10882.
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SP 500 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – Prices edged below support in the 1649.60-51.60 area, marked by the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement and the 100% expansion. Sellers now aim to challenge the 38.2% level at 1629.40. Alternatively, a move back above 1651.60 targets the 123.6% expansion at 1676.50.
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GOLD TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – Prices completed a Bullish Engulfing candlestick pattern above support at 1348.97, the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level, hinting at gains ahead. Initial resistance is at 1402.11, the 23.6% level, with a break above that targeting the 14.6% Fib at 1434.86 and the May 3 high at 1488.00. Alternatively, a move below support eyes the 50% expansion at 1306.02.
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CRUDE OIL TECHNICAL ANALYSIS– Prices followed the formation of a bearish Dark Cloud Cover candlestick pattern with the completion of what appears to be a Head and Shoulders topping chart formation. The break below support at 93.34 exposes the next downside barrier at 92.11. The HS setup broadly implies a measured downside objective at 90.05. The 93.34 level has been recast as near-term resistance, with a move back above that eyeing the May 28 high at 95.89.
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— Written by Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist for Dailyfx.com
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