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UKBrent: technical analysis

BRENT, D1

On the daily chart, the instrument is trading in the lower Bollinger band. The indicator is directed down while the price range is expanding. MACD histogram entered the negative zone and formed a sell signal. Stochastic is approaching the oversold zone.

BRENT, H4

On the 4-hour chart, the instrument broke down a strong support level at 47.38. Bollinger Bands is directed horizontally while the price range is narrowing, suggesting a change in the trend possibility. MACD histogram is trying to turn up but keeping a sell signal. Stochastic is about to enter the oversold zone.

Key levels

Support levels: 46.47 (local low), 46.09, 45.71 (lower MA of Bollinger Bands).

Resistance levels: 47.38, 47.91, 48.63 (middle MA of Bollinger Bands), 49.20.

Trading tips

Short positions can be opened from current prices with the target at 45.71 and stop-loss at 47.38. Validity – 1-2 days.

Long positions can be opened from the level of 47.91 with targets at 48.30, 48.65 and stop-loss at 47.15. Validity – 1-2 days.

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USD/CAD: pair trades flat

Current trend

The USD/CAD pair started this week with a growth but then lost most of its gains. This dynamics in the pair can be explained by the lack of important macroeconomic publications in the US and fluctuation in the oil market.

The price of oil lost about 2 percent on Friday after data on crude supplies and the number of active oil rigs were released. Genscape reported an increase of 26,460 barrels in the week to 15 July at Cushing delivery hub. Data from Baker Hughes showed that the number of active oil rigs rose by six to 357. These statistics are seen as a negative factor that might cause a shift in the supply and demand fragile balance in the oil market.

Support and resistance

Bollinger Bands on the daily chart is moving horizontally while the price range remains narrow. MACD is trying to turn up while still keeping a sell signal. Stochastic is turning up near the border of the oversold zone.

Support levels: 1.2962, 1.2930, 1.2900, 1.2861 (local low), 1.2831 (4 July low), 1.2800, 1.2762, 1.2700 (23 June level).

Resistance levels: 1.3000, 1.3021 (local high), 1.3055, 1.3083, 1.3100, 1.3139 (11 July high).

Trading tips

Long positions can be opened above the level of 1.3000 (with appropriate indicators signals) with targets at 1.3100, 1.3139 and stop-loss at 1.2962, 1.2950. Validity – 2-3 days.

Short positions can be opened after the price rebounds down from the level of 1.3000 with the target at 1.2900 and stop-loss at 1.3050. Validity – 2-3 days.

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XAG/USD: technical analysis

XAG/USD, H4

On the 4-hour chart, the instrument is moving down along the lower MA of Bollinger Bands. The price remains above EMA100 and EMA144, both directed up, and below EMA50. MACD histogram is in the negative zone, and its volumes are gradually growing. The indicator is giving a sell signal. Stochastic is falling.

XAG/USD, D1

On the daily chart, the instrument rebounded down from the upper MA of Bollinger Bands in the region of 20.50 and is now moving towards the middle MA. At present, the price remains above EMA50, EMA100 and EMA144 that are directed up. MACD histogram is in the positive zone, and its volumes, having reached their highs, are now gradually falling. The indicator is giving a sell signal. Stochastic lines are directed down.

Key levels

Support levels: 19.70, 19.45, 19.00, 18.30, 18.00, 17.50, 17.20, 16.65, 16.30, 15.80.

Resistance levels: 20.00, 20.25, 20.50, 20.95, 21.15.

Trading tips

According to the indicators, short positions are preferable and can be opened from the level of 19.70 with targets at 19.45, 19.00 and stop-loss at 19.85. Validity – 1-2 days.

Long positions can be opened from the level of 20.00 with targets at 20.25, 20.50 and stop-loss at 19.90. Validity – 1-3 days.

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EUR/USD: general review

Current trend

The pair continues trading at its local lows amid weakening in the Euro, which remains under pressure prior to the ECB monetary policy meeting. According to forecasts, the regulator will keep its interest rate unchanged but will announce its readiness to further ease monetary policy in the nearest future. At the same time, additional uncertainty to ECB’s decision comes from a growing problem in the Italian banking sector, which could worsen the situation of UK’s departure from the European Union. According to the IMF estimates, the total size of bad debts on banks’ balance sheets amounts to around 360 billion Euro.

In addition, the pair is pressured by strengthening in the Dollar that receives support from strong macroeconomic statistics from the US. The latest data increased the probability of an interest rate hike by the Fed before the year-end.

Support and resistance

The nearest support level is at 1.0984.

The nearest resistance level is at 1.1023.

Trading tips

Short positions can be opened from the level of 1.0984 with the target at 1.0750 and stop-loss at 1.1023.

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Brent: general analysis

Current trend

The price of Brent crude oil remains under pressure as gasoline inventories grew to a record high. In particular, the US Energy Information Administration reported a rise in gasoline stocks by 0.9 million barrels to 241 million barrels in the week ended 15 July that is 25% increase compared to the previous year. The same situation can be seen in Europe where gasoline stocks were up by 12%.

Moreover, strengthening in the US Dollar and a sluggish pace of the world economic growth have a negative impact on oil prices dynamics.

Support and resistance

RSI is growing suggesting the possibility of a correction towards the level of 46.50 from which a fall in the price should be expected.

The nearest support level is at 45.80.

The nearest resistance level is at 46.50.

Trading tips

Short positions can be opened from the level of 46.50 with the target at 45.00 and stop-loss at 47.00.

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USD/JPY: general analysis

Current trend

Despite strong macroeconomic statistics that were released today in Japan, the Yen remains under pressure amid expectations of a cut in interest rates at the upcoming Bank of Japan meeting, due 29 July. Moreover, it should also be noted that other major central banks also consider further easing of monetary policy to overcome negative effects of Britain’s exit from the EU. Thus, the US Dollar is seen as a more attractive asset in the current situation.

Support and resistance

Bollinger Bands on the 4-hour chart is directed horizontally while the price range is showing no changes. The instrument fell below the support level of 106.27. MACD histogram is in the positive zone, but its volumes are falling. The indicator is giving a sell signal. Stochastic reached the border of the overbought zone and turned down.

The indicators recommend short positions.

Support levels: 105.98, 105.67, 105.43, 105.04.

Resistance levels: 106.27, 106.50, 106.70, 107.16, 107.45.

Trading tips

Short positions can be opened from the current levels with the target at 105.43 and stop-loss at 106.70. Validity – 1-2 days.

Long positions can be opened from the level of 106.50 with the target at 107.00 and stop-loss at 106.15. Validity – 1-2 days.

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GBP/USD: review and forecast

Current trend

The pair continues trading in a narrow sideways channel near the level of 1.3100 amid lack of important macroeconomic news form the UK and prior to the Fed Interest Rate Decision that is due today. According to forecasts, the rate will remain unchanged.

At the same time, the majority of market participants expect a rate cut in the UK in the nearest future while the probability of monetary policy tightening in the US before the end of the year significantly increased, which is pressuring the pair.

Support and resistance

In the medium-term, the price is expected to fall to the level of 1.3000, where it will reverse and return to the level of 1.3250.

On the 4-hour chart, the price is trading near the lower MA of Bollinger Bands while bands are narrowing.

Support levels: 1.3050, 1.3000, 1.2860.

Resistance levels: 1.3150, 1.3250, 1.3310, 1.3400, 1.3480.

Trading tips

Pending buy order can be placed at the level of 1.3000 with the target at 1.3250 and stop-loss at 1.2900.

Short positions can be opened from the level of 1.2940 with the target at 1.2860 and stop-loss at 1.3000.

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USD/JPY: review and forecast

Current trend

Yesterday the pair showed a volatile trade amid the publication of important news.

The pair was significantly supported by information of a possible expansion in the stimulus program in Japan that could amount to $265 billion. Later in the day, however, the Dollar was pressured by the Fed decision to leave its interest rate unchanged at 0.5%.

Today attention needs to be paid to data on Initial Jobless Claims in the US. Better-than-forecast figure could provide additional support to the pair. Extra attention needs to be paid to tomorrow’s monetary policy decision by the Bank of Japan.

Support and resistance

The pair bounced off the border of the descending channel and at present consolidated below the psychologically important level of 105.00. A breakdown of 50% Fibonacci correction could accelerate pair’s fall.

The RSI is breaking down the 50-point mark suggesting the fall could continue.

Support levels: 104.50, 103.20, 102.40.

Resistance levels: 105.30, 106.00, 106.50, 107.50.

Trading tips

Long positions can be opened after the breakout of the level of 105.40 with targets at 106.00, 106.50.

Short positions can be opened from the level of 104.40 with targets at 103.80, 103.20.

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XAU/USD: general review

Current trend

After a significant growth on Thursday amid the US Fed Interest Rate Decision, the price of gold slightly fell. The instrument was pressured by expectations of strong data on the US GDP for the second quarter of the year. According to forecasts, the index will grow from 1.1% to 2.6%. However, the Dollar remains under pressure due to uncertainty regarding plans of the American regulator on monetary policy tightening during this year. The probability of a rate hike at September’s meeting currently stands at only 14%.

Support and resistance

On the 4-hour chart, Bollinger Bands is directed down while the price range is narrowing, suggesting the likelihood of a trend change. MACD is turning down. Stochastic turned up near the border of the oversold zone.

The indicators recommend short positions.

Support levels: 1330.01, 1327.52, 1325.53, 1323.21, 1321.05, 1318.72, 1315.74.

Resistance levels: 1336.32, 1340.46, 1342.29, 1345.28, 1346.77.

Trading tips

Short positions can be opened from current prices with the target at 1321.00 and stop-loss at 1340.00. Validity – 1 day.

Long positions can be opened from the level of 1318.70 with the target at 1323.00 and stop-loss at 1313.50. Validity – 1 day.

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XAU/USD: general review

Current trend

Gold quotes are growing after lingering downward trend caused by strengthening of US dollar. On Friday, US dollar was under pressure of weak data on average earnings in USA. According to the data published, the indicator grew by 0.2%, though analytics expected it to grow by 0.3%. Despite that new Nonfarm Payrolls data appeared to be better than forecasted, this provided no support for US currency. Positive labor market data was already taken into account, as preliminary data from ADP had shown huge growth in employment. Investors focused their attention on weak earnings growth and started locking in the profits for dollar positions. As a result, gold rate grew by 0.33%. Gold quotes grew by 0.20% more within today's trading session.

Support and resistance

Today, gold is testing 1211.06, but can't consolidate above it yet. On the H4 chart, Bollinger Bands converge, predicting continuation of current upward trend. MACD histogram is in negative zone, its volume is decreasing, signalling that there still is growth potential.

Support levels: 1203.81, 1198.45, 1194.83.

Resistance levels: 1211.06, 1216.79, 1220.67.

Trading tips

Buy positions may be opened above 1211.06 with Take Profit orders at 1216.79 and stop-loss at 1209.06.

Sell positions may be opened below 1203.81 with Take Profit orders at 1198.45 and stop-loss at 1205.80.

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