Pre European Open, Daily Technical Analysis
Thursday, August 11, 2016
EUR/USD Intraday: the upside prevails.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]Pivot: 1.1135
Most Likely Scenario: long positions above 1.1135 with targets @ 1.1205 & 1.1230 in extension.
Alternative scenario: below 1.1135 look for further downside with 1.1100 & 1.1070 as targets.
Comment: even though a continuation of the consolidation cannot be ruled out, its extent should be limited.
GBP/USD Intraday: intraday support around 1.2955.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]Pivot: 1.2955
Most Likely Scenario: long positions above 1.2955 with targets @ 1.3095 & 1.3175 in extension.
Alternative scenario: below 1.2955 look for further downside with 1.2920 & 1.2850 as targets.
Comment: the RSI lacks downward momentum.
USD/JPY Intraday: key resistance at 102.00.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]Pivot: 102.00
Most Likely Scenario: short positions below 102.00 with targets @ 100.95 & 100.65 in extension.
Alternative scenario: above 102.00 look for further upside with 102.30 & 102.65 as targets.
Comment: even though a continuation of the technical rebound cannot be ruled out, its extent should be limited.
AUD/USD Intraday: intraday support around 0.7660.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]Pivot: 0.7660
Most Likely Scenario: long positions above 0.7660 with targets @ 0.7755 & 0.7785 in extension.
Alternative scenario: below 0.7660 look for further downside with 0.7620 & 0.7595 as targets.
Comment: even though a continuation of the consolidation cannot be ruled out, its extent should be limited.
Gold spot Intraday: under pressure.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]Pivot: 1350.50
Most Likely Scenario: short positions below 1350.50 with targets @ 1338.00 & 1334.50 in extension.
Alternative scenario: above 1350.50 look for further upside with 1357.30 & 1360.00 as targets.
Comment: technically the RSI is below its neutrality area at 50.
Crude Oil (WTI) (U6) Intraday: the downside prevails.
[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]Pivot: 42.50
Most Likely Scenario: short positions below 42.50 with targets @ 41.00 & 40.45 in extension.
Alternative scenario: above 42.50 look for further upside with 43.50 & 43.80 as targets.
Comment: the RSI is capped by a bearish trend line.