EUR/USD

Resumes the short-term uptrend from 1.2622, 13 Jan low, after corrective pullback from 1.2984, last Friday’s high, as contained at 1.2875, 13 Jan high, previous resistance, now reverted to support, also near broken daily 20 day SMA. Fresh strength through previous high at 1.2984, cleared psychological barrier at 1.3000, en-route to the next significant barrier at 1.3075, 03 Jan year-to-date high, with 1.3030 seen so far. Hourly studies in the positive field, continue to support, however, extended conditions warn of correction. Initial supports lie at 1.3000/1.2984, with zone above 1.2900 mark required to protect the downside.

Res: 1.3030, 1.3050, 1.3075, 1.3100
Sup: 1.3000, 1.2984, 1.2926, 1.2910





GBP/USD

The pair remains under strong resistance at 1.5600, daily 55 day SMA, after mild correction from last Friday’s high at 1.5572, found footstep at 1.5515, just above 1.5500, previous resistance, now acting as strong support. Further consolidation is not ruled out, with short-term bulls seen in play while holding above 1.5500 zone. Clearance of 1.5600 to open fresh leg higher and expose 1.5668/78, 03/04 Jan highs / main bear trendline, ahead of strong barrier at 1.5770 zone, Nov Dec range ceiling. Improving daily studies suggest further recovery.

Res: 1.5582, 1.5600, 1.5668, 1.5678
Sup: 1.5526, 1.5515, 1.5500, 1.5450





USD/JPY

Remains under pressure after another unsuccessful attempt to clear key barrier at 77.30/20. Subsequent easing and loss of 77.00 support, now risks further weakness and possible test of key support at 76.50, with losses being contained at initial support at 76.85. Hourly 20 day SMA, currently at 76.95, along with today’s high at 77.07, is expected to cap the upside for now, as hourly studies are losing momentum.

Res: 77.00, 77.07, 77.32, 77.50
Sup: 76.85, 76.75, 76.65, 76.50




USD/CHF

Slides below 0.9300 support, after initial recovery attempt stalled on approach to 0.9400 barrier and capped by 20 day SMA. Fresh weakness through 55 day SMA, penetrated daily Ichimoku cloud at 0.9300, suggesting further retracement of broader uptrend, with loss of Fibonacci level at 0.9200 to focus 0.9170, daily 90 day SMA. Today’s close below 0.9300 is required to confirm.

Res: 0.9300, 0.9323, 0.9376, 0.9400
Sup: 0.9255, 0.9242, 0.9200, 0.9170