The U.S. moves toward self-sufficiency through the newly introduced trade tariff by the new administration, which continues to impact the greenback. This has largely slowed most of the major FX pairs from continuing their recent trajectory. Let’s take a closer look at each of these pairs below.
EUR/USD: Bullish
The EUR/USD had an earlier retracement downward over the past two sessions. However, the ongoing session indicates that the market is rebounding off the base level formed by the 20-day moving average. In addition, the 20- and 50-day MA curves recently crossed below price action, but they didn’t have much effect on price movement.
Be that as it may, the Stochastic Relative Strength Index (RSI) is still proceeding toward the 60 level of the indicator. However, since the ongoing session has appeared as a green price candle, traders should keep an eye out for the Existing Home Sales data for any surprises, as it may hint at further upward retracement toward the 1.0500 price level for this major FX pair.
GBP/USD: Bullish
The pair has continued moving from one higher support to another. The market has retraced downward, but only minimally over the past two sessions. However, the ongoing session has recorded a fair recovery from the previous negative retracements.
This seems aided by the latest crossover between the 20- and 50-day MA lines below the price action. Meanwhile, due to the previous downward retracement over the past two sessions, the Stochastic RSI lines have delivered a crossover above the 8 level of the indicator. Nevertheless, the ensuing RSI lines are trending sideways, suggesting that upside forces are likely to stay in control, propelling the market toward the 1.2700 mark.
USD/CHF: Bullish
Looking at the USD/CHF market, one can see that the general uptrend, which started in October last year, seems to have failed. This can be seen as price action has deviated from the upside-sloping trendline on the chart and appears to be falling steadily downward.
The last price candle on this chart has appeared below a contracting 20- and 50-day MA line. Meanwhile, the Stochastic RSI lines are sticking to their upside trajectory, as the market has been printing minimal upward retracements over the past three sessions. Meanwhile, the lead line of the RSI shows only a slight deflection concerning the ongoing session. At this point, traders may still aim for a retracement to the 0.91000 price level.
USD/CAD: Bullish
While the USD/CAD market has been seeing a minimal upward retracement over the past three sessions, today’s cautious mood ahead of the Existing Home Sales data seems to have presented a setback.
The 20- and 50-day MA lines have presented a barrier to upside retracements. Meanwhile, the Stochastic RSI lines are still rising weakly toward the 20 level of the indicator. Consequently, this suggests that traders can still target the 1.4350 level ahead of any market-moving economic developments.
AUD/USD: Bullish
The AUD/USD pair has convincingly continued its upside retracement today. This major FX pair has maintained its bullish momentum, with the ongoing session appearing considerably strong. This suggests that the pair is capitalizing on the cautious sentiment surrounding the greenback ahead of key economic data.
Meanwhile, the Stochastic RSI lines have hit the 100 level of the indicator and are now moving sideways. Technically, this suggests that upside forces remain in control of price movements. Therefore, traders can expect this major FX pair to soon breach the 0.6400 ceilings.
EUR/JPY: Bearish
The EUR/JPY market recently turned bearish after a convincing upward retracement over three sessions following a dip below the 156.00 price level. Recently, this major FX pair has been declining toward the 156.00 price level. At this point, price action has fallen below all the MA lines on the chart.
Likewise, the Stochastic RSI lines have been descending toward the 50 level of the indicator. Technical indicators suggest that headwinds are more dominant and are likely to cause further downside movement. Therefore, it seems logical for traders to target the 155.50 price level.
USD/JPY: Bearish
The USD/JPY pair has been gaining bearish traction around the 157.00 price level. However, the downward retracement has been progressive but slow over the past few sessions. Today, the major FX pair has seen a notable downward move, as evidenced by the appearance of the last price candle on the chart.
Additionally, price action in this market has fallen below all the MA lines on the chart. The 20- and 100-day MA lines have also delivered a crossover above price action. Meanwhile, the Stochastic RSI lines have been falling slowly toward the 20 threshold of the indicator. Consequently, this suggests that the market may be headed toward the 148.00 price level.
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