Since the beginning of this week, the US dollar has continued to strengthen against the basket of world currencies. The dollar index (#DX) reached a two-month high. This is due to the positive dynamics of the US government bonds. For the first time in a long period, the indicator exceeded the 3% mark. Additional support is provided by optimistic economic reports and weakening of geopolitical risks.
Currently, the majors are consolidating. Investors took a wait-and-see attitude before the publication of the US GDP report on Friday, April 27. Experts expect that in the first quarter of 2018, the US economy growth will slow down to 2.0% compared with the previous value of 2.9%.
Nevertheless, we do not exclude that the indicator may exceed market expectations. We recommend paying attention to the difference between the actual values and the forecasted ones. This report can have a significant impact on the further alignment of forces on major currency pairs and affect the Fed's views regarding the interest rate increase.
- The resistance zone – 1.2400-1.2500
- The support zone – 1.1950-1.2050
- The option balance level – 1.2225
At the moment, the EUR/USD currency pair is below the option balance level of 1.2225, which indicates the bearish sentiment. The MACD histogram also signals the power of the sellers. The trading instrument is tending to reduce.
If the price fixes below the local support level of 1.21750, the EUR/USD quotations are expected to fall. The movement is tending to the monthly control zone of 1.1950-1.2050.
Alternative option. If the report on the US GDP turns out to be weak, the EUR/USD currency pair may again test the round level of 1.23000.
When tracking positions, one should use a trailing stop.
by , 2018.04.26
This article reflects a personal opinion and should not be interpreted as an investment advice, and/or offer, and/or a persistent request for carrying out financial transactions, and/or a guarantee, and/or a forecast of future events.
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