U.S. Dollar Index rebounds from session lows as traders take some profits off the table after the recent move. Today, traders also focused on Producer Prices data. PPI declined by -0.4% month-over-month in March, compared to analyst consensus of +0.2%.
Currently, U.S. Dollar Index is trying to settle above the resistance at 100.20 – 100.40. In case this attempt is successful, U.S. Dollar Index will move towards the next resistance level, which is located in the 101.70 – 101.90 range.
EUR/USD moved away from session highs amid profit-taking. Currently, EUR/USD is trying to settle below the support at 1.1275 – 1.1290.
In case this attempt is successful, EUR/USD will move towards the next support level, which is located in the 1.1185 – 1.1200 range.
GBP/USD did not manage to settle above the resistance at 1.3080 – 1.3100 and pulled back. Today, traders focused on the GDP report from the UK. The report showed that GDP increased by +0.5% month-over-month in February, compared to analyst forecast of +0.1%.
The nearest support level for GBP/USD is located at 1.2980 – 1.3000. A move below the 1.2980 level will push GBP/USD towards the 50 MA at 1.2923.
USD/CAD tested new lows as demand for commodity-related currenices remained strong amid strong rally in precious metals markets.
If USD/CAD settles below the 1.3900 level, it will head towards the support at 1.3800 – 1.3820.
USD/JPY moved away from session lows as Treasury yields pulled back from recent highs. The strong move in Treasury yields has served as the key driver for USD/JPY in recent trading sessions.
In case USD/JPY manages to settle above the 144.00 level, it will move towards the resistance level at 146.50 – 147.00.
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Vladimir is an independent trader, with over 18 years of experience in the financial markets. His expertise spans a wide range of instruments like stocks, futures, forex, indices, and commodities, forecasting both long-term and short-term market movements.