
The US dollar index keeps rounding above the 103.60 historical support level. The buyers have already defended this level for three weeks, highlighting their interest in the greenback. Thus, buying USD looks less risky right now.
Key events
GfK Consumer Confidence – 08:00 MT (06:00 GMT)
Ifo Business Climate – 10:00 MT (08:00 GMT)
European trading session started today on a bullish move. GfK Consumer confidence index came out just slightly lower than the previous mark. Ifo Business Climate index proved exactly the same as in the month before, continuing a gradual rise. On the H1 chart of EUR/USD we have local support at 1.1096. Traders need to watch out for this level not to be broken. If the rising trend reverts and the downward movement is indicated, the next support may be placed at 1.1067. If the trend continues upward direction, the nearest resistance level may be set at 1.1134. If this level is passed, the next threshold may be located at 1.11514 with the midterm resistance at 1.1117.
On the USD/JPY H1 chart we see that dollar is experiencing continuous volatility. If the support level at 108.50 is broken, the next support may be located at 108.31. If the trend shows bullish potential, the resistance level to be watched is 108.71. If it is passed, the next threshold may be placed at 108.87.
This week started on the bullish note for gold. If it continues the same trend, the resistance level to be watched is 1508.20. If it is broken, the next level may be placed at 1515.38 for upward direction. If the quote reverts into downward direction, the first support is at 1500.91. Further levels for the bearish move may be located at 1491.77, 1488.64 and 1482.92.
The US dollar index keeps rounding above the 103.60 historical support level. The buyers have already defended this level for three weeks, highlighting their interest in the greenback. Thus, buying USD looks less risky right now.
On the H4 timeframe, the US dollar index has formed a bullish falling wedge. At the beginning of the trading session, the price is testing the upper border of this wedge. Thus, in case of a higher-than-expected Core PCE Price Index m/m, the US dollar will skyrocket against other currencies.
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This week may be the most important since the year started as the Fed assess the economic outlook and the US presents fresh NFP readings.
S&P Global, a private banking company, will release a monthly change in British Flash Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) on January 24, 11:30 GMT+2. The index is a leading indicator of economic health as businesses react quickly to market conditions, and purchasing managers hold the most current and relevant insight into the company's view of the economy.
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) m/m on January 12 at 15:30 GMT+2. The index measures a change in the price of goods and services purchased by consumers.
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