Talking Points
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Weekly Foreign Exchange Price Time at a Glance:
Weekly Price Time Analysis: EUR/USD
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- EUR/USD has been in consolidation mode below the 8th square root progression of the year’s low at 1.3655 for over a week
- The broader trend bias is higher while above last month’s low near 1.3100
- A move through 1.3655 is needed to signal the start of another meaningful move higher
- The middle of next month looks to be an important cycle turn window for the Euro
- Important support is eyed at 1.3475 and 1.3250, but only a weekly close below 1.3100 turns the broader outlook negative on the Euro
Weekly EUR/USD Strategy: Looking to initiate tactical long positions in the Euro.
Weekly Price Time Analysis: USD/JPY
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- USD/JPY closed last week below critical Gann support in the 97.60 area
- Our broader trend bias is now lower in the exchange rate
- However, traction under the 7th square root progression of the year’s high 96.60 is needed to re-invigorate immediate downside prospects
- Some cyclicality is seen over the next couple of weeks that could force a move out of the multi-month consolidation
- A weekly close back over 98.60 will turn us positive again on USD/JPY.
Weekly USD/JPY Strategy: Square here
Weekly Price Time Analysis: GOLD
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- XAU/USD has come under more downside pressure this week and traded to its lowest level since early July
- A weekly close below 1292 will shift the broader trend to negative
- The 1350 area remains an important Gann resitance zone and strength above this area is needed to relieve near-term downside pressures
- The second half of next week is an important cycle turn window
- Under 1292 on a weekly closing basis exposes downside attractions at 1248 and 1214
Weekly XAU/USD Strategy: Will stop out of tactical longs on weekly close below 1292.
— Written by Kristian Kerr, Senior Currency Strategist for DailyFX.com
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