THE TAKEAWAY: The US Dollar has descended to test another level of chart support while the SP 500 rally has paused for a breather below the 1700.00 figure.
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US DOLLAR TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – Prices continue to play out a bearish reversal identified two weeks ago, taking out support in the 10790-803 area to expose the 50% Fibonacci retracement at 10739. A further push beneath that targets the 61.8% level at 10675. Alternatively, a reversal back above 10803 sees trend line resistance at 10826.
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SP 500 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – Prices broke above resistance at 1687.40, the May 22 swing high, overturning bearish cues noted last week and exposing the 100% Fibonacci expansion at 1710.90. The 1687.40 level has been recast as near-term support, reinforced by a rising trend line set from late June. A reversal back below that eyes the 76.4% level at 1675.10.
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GOLD TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – Prices broke resistance at 1334.08, the 50% Fibonacci retracement, and moved to challenge the top of a rising channel set from late June (1355.13). A further push higher beyond that aims for the 61.8% retracement at 1370.40. The 1334.08 level has been recast as near-term support, with a turn back beneath that eyeing the 38.2% level at 1297.75.
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CRUDE OIL TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – Prices turned lower as expected, completing a bearish Evening Star candlestick pattern. Initial support is at 105.06, with a break below that targeting the 38.2% level at 102.70. Near-term resistance is at 108.89, the July 19 high.
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— Written by Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist for Dailyfx.com
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