EUR/USD, USD/JPY and AUD/USD Forecast – US Dollar Mixed in Early Tuesday Trading

EUR/USD Technical Analysis

The euro has rallied significantly toward the 1.09 level but is struggling to stay above it. It will be interesting to see if we can break above the recent swing high around 1.0940, as doing so would be a strong bullish signal that could push the euro even higher. Much of this movement is driven by rising bond yields in Germany, which impact the interest rate differential that had previously favored the United States.

While the market appears overextended, trends can persist longer than expected. It’s too soon to start shorting this pair for a mean reversion trade, as there haven’t been clear signs of exhaustion. Although some wicks suggest hesitation, a meaningful pullback has yet to occur.

USD/JPY Technical Analysis

The U.S. dollar initially fell against the Japanese yen but is showing signs of life after a significant plunge. If the price breaks below the recent lows, we could see a move toward the ¥145 level. There is still a good chance that the market will attempt to reach that level, but in the short term, a bounce appears likely. Additionally, the interest rate differential still favors the U.S. dollar, despite falling rates in the U.S. and rising rates in Japan.

AUD/USD Technical Analysis

The Australian dollar has been moving back and forth, indicating market confusion. The Aussie’s inability to strengthen, despite overall U.S. dollar weakness, suggests underlying hesitation. The 50-day EMA sits near the middle of the consolidation range, which spans from 0.62 at the bottom to 0.64 at the top. This moving average appears to be acting as a magnet for price, keeping it within a choppy range. As a result, significant traction in the Australian dollar is unlikely in the near term.

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