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GBP Gains Strength After Long Decline, Oil Prices Sky High

Published 10/07/2015, 07:04 AM
Updated 07/09/2023, 06:31 AM
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AUD/USD

Market Scenario 1: Long positions above 0.7203 with targets at 0.7244 and 0.7313.

Market Scenario 2: Short positions below 0.7134 with targets at 0.7093 and 0.7024.

Comment: The pair is steadily moving upwards, nearing to the first resistance level. Successful break through this level will open the way to R2. AUD/USD may encounter with a strong resistance at 0.7244, as this level proved itself a number of times in the past.

Supports and Resistances:

R3 0.7313

R2 0.7244

R1 0.7203

PP 0.7134

S1 0.7093

S2 0.7024

S3 0.6983

AUD/USD Chart

EUR/JPY

Market Scenario 1: Long positions above 134.73 with targets at 135.16 and 135.93

Market Scenario 2: Short positions below 134.73 with targets at 133.96 and 133.53

Comment: The pair break through Pivot Point and move towards first support line. However, it will be difficult to determine the direction of the market before the press conference, which will be held by Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo today at 11:30 GMT+2

Supports and Resistances:

R3 137.13

R2 136.36

R1 135.93

PP 135.16

S1 134.73

S2 133.96

S3 133.53

EUR/JPY Chart

EUR/USD

Market Scenario 1: Long positions above 1.1240 with targets at 1.1308 and 1.1375.

Market Scenario 2: Short positions below 1.1240 with targets at 1.1201 and 1.1133

Comment: Having broken Pivot Point level, the pair tests it now as a support. If the level will hold the pressure, further appreciation of European currency may be seen.

Supports and Resistances:

R3 1.1415

R2 1.1347

R1 1.1308

PP 1.1240

S1 1.1201

S2 1.1133

S3 1.1094

EUR/USD Chart

GBP/JPY

Market Scenario 1: Long positions above 183.55 with targets at 184.05 and 184.85

Market Scenario 2: Short positions below 183.55 with targets at 182.75 and 182.25

Comment: Successful test of Pivot Point, which is acting now as a support level, gave stimulus for further appreciation of the sterling against the yen.

Supports and Resistances:

R3 184.85

R2 184.05

R1 183.55

PP 182.75

S1 182.25

S2 181.45

S3 180.95

GBP/JPY Chart

GBP/USD

Market Scenario 1: Long positions above 1.5265 with targets at 1.5305 and 1.5368

Market Scenario 2: Short positions below 1.5265 with targets at 1.5202 and 1.5162

Comment: After prolonged decline, GBP started to gain strength. GBP/USD broke through Pivot Point and first resistance level heading towards R2 and R3.

Supports and Resistances:

R3 1.5368

R2 1.5305

R1 1.5265

PP 1.5202

S1 1.5162

S2 1.5099

S3 1.5059

GBP/USD Chart

USD/JPY

Market Scenario 1: Long positions above 120.03 with targets at 120.28 and 120.71

Market Scenario 2: Short positions below 120.71 with targets at 120.28 and 120.03

Comment: The pair is continue trading in a range. Range –Bound Strategy can be applied.

Supports and Resistances:

R3 121.39

R2 120.96

R1 120.71

PP 120.28

S1 120.03

S2 119.60

S3 119.35

USD/JPY Chart

GOLD

Market Scenario 1: Long positions above 1153.61 with targets at 1160.47 and 1176.75

Market Scenario 2: Short positions below 1153.61 with targets at 1123.73 and 1137.33.

Comment: Gold continues strengthening against US dollar. However, R1 and R2 are both strong resistance levels.

Supports and Resistances:

R3 1176.75

R2 1160.47

R1 1153.61

PP 1144.19

S1 1137.33

S2 1127.91

S3 1111.63

Gold Chart

CRUDE OIL

Market Scenario 1: Long positions above 47.92 with targets at 50.11 and 51.25

Market Scenario 2: Short positions below 47.92 with targets at 46.78 and 44.59

Comment: Crude oil prices went sky high amid American Petroleum Institute weekly report showing that supply dropped by 1.2 million barrels

Supports and Resistances:

R3 54.58

R2 51.25

R1 50.11

PP 47.92

S1 46.78

S2 44.59

S3 41.26

Crude Oil Chart

USD/RUB

Market Scenario 1: Long positions above 62.54 with targets at 63.64 and 65.36.

Market Scenario 2: Short positions below 62.54 with targets at 60.82 and 59.72.

Comment: Rubble got some strength amid rising prices on crude oil. The pair broke through Pivot Point level and is heading toward S1 and S2

Supports and Resistances:

R3 68.17

R2 65.36

R1 63.64

PP 62.54

S1 60.82

S2 59.72

S3 56.90

USD/RUB Chart

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