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U.S. Dollar Moves Lower: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY

By:
Vladimir Zernov
Published: Oct 28, 2024, 16:53 GMT+00:00

Key Points:

  • EUR/USD settled above the 1.0800 level and is trying to gain additional upside momentum.
  • USD/CAD attempts to settle above 1.3900 as traders focus on the sell-off in the oil markets.
  • USD/JPY tests resistance at 153.00 - 153.50.
EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY

In this article:

U.S. Dollar Is Losing Ground

DXY
DXY 281024 4h Chart

U.S. Dollar Index is losing some ground as traders react to the Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index report, which indicated that Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index improved from -9.0 in September to -3.0 in October.

If U.S. Dollar Index pulls back below the 50 MA at 103.96, it will head towards the nearest support level, which is located in the 103.40 – 103.60 range.

EUR/USD Is Moving Higher At The Start Of The Week

EUR/USD
EUR/USD 281024 4h Chart

EUR/USD continues its attempts to rebound from the support level at 1.0765 – 1.0780.

Currently, EUR/USD is trying to settle above the 50 MA at 1.0823. If this attempt is successful, EUR/USD will head towards the nearest resistance level at 1.0900 – 1.0915.

GBP/USD Is Stuck Below The Resistance at 1.3000 – 1.3020

GBP/USD
GBP/USD 281024 4h Chart

GBP/USD remains stuck below the strong resistance level at 1.3000 – 1.3020 as traders wait for additional catalysts.

A move above the 1.3020 level will push GBP/USD towards the next resistance level at 1.3120 – 1.3140. RSI is in the moderate territory, so there is plenty of room to gain momentum in case the right catalysts emerge.

USD/CAD Tests New Highs Amid Sell-Off In The Oil Markets

USD/CAD
USD/CAD 281024 4h Chart

USD/CAD tests new highs as traders bet that BoC will be more dovish than Fed. The strong sell-off in the oil markets put additional pressure on the Canadian dollar.

In case USD/CAD climbs above the 1.3900 level, it will get to the test of the resistance at 1.3930 – 1.3950.

USD/JPY Gains Ground Amid Political Uncertainty In Japan

USD/JPY
USD/JPY 281024 4h Chart

USD/JPY gains ground as traders react to the results of Japan’s elections, in which no party received a clear majority. Traders prepare for a period of political uncertainty and sell the yen.

Currently, USD/JPY continues its attempts to settle above the resistance at 153.00 – 153.50. A move above 153.50 will push USD/JPY towards the resistance at 155.00 – 155.50.

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About the Author

Vladimir is an independent trader and analyst with over 10 years of experience in the financial markets. He is a specialist in stocks, futures, Forex, indices, and commodities areas using long-term positional trading and swing trading.

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