During the Asian session on Wednesday, the USD/CAD pair rebounded after two days of losses, reaching around 1.3590. This uptick is fueled by a stronger US dollar and lower crude oil prices, which put pressure on the Canadian dollar. The decline in Western Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices to approximately $80.70 is attributed to...
EUR/USD: gap formation was favorable for bulls
2019-11-11 • Updated
On the EUR/USD daily chart, there is an uptrend developing towards 161.8% и 88.6% targets in the AB=CD and Bat patterns. There was a gap on the technical chart. The bulls managed to test the resistance at 1.0822. Until quotes are still above this level, the control over the pair will in bulls' hands.
On the EUR/USD hourly chart, to launch the counterattack the bears need to get the signals from the Three movements pattern. For this to happen, the bulls should fail the test of the resistance at 1.087, then, prices should slide below the support at 1.0825.
Recommendation: hold longs (BUY 1,0775 SL 1,072 TP1 1,086 TP2 1,104), until quotes are above 1.082.
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Hello again my friends, it’s time for another episode of “What to Trade,” this time, for the month of April. As usual, I present to you some of my most anticipated trade ideas for the month of April, according to my technical analysis style. I therefore encourage you to do your due diligence, as always, and manage your risks appropriately.
Bearish scenario: Sell below 1.0820 / 1.0841... Bullish scenario: Buy above 1.0827...