Sterling Finds Support Despite Geopolitical Uncertainty

• 27 Feb 2019

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USD/JPY

 

The USD/JPY pair continues to bounced between the 110.65 and the 111.07 price levels with neither buyers nor sellers dominating as volatility remains low in the pair. At the same time, RSI has reverted to a downward trajectory, pulling away from overbought conditions. MACD remains in bullish territory.

 

 

 

 

 

EUR/USD

 

The EUR/USD pair has broken the 1.129 price level after a sharp rise in buying pressure and the pair is now headed towards the descending trendline. A trading range between the 1.129 and 1.145 price levels has been established. Momentum indicators both support the bullish sentiment. 

 

 

 

 
 GBP/USD

 

The GBP/USD pair has finally broken the 1.306 price level and buyers have moved price action towards a recent price high at the 1.330 resistance level. This resistance line has proven to be a real hurdle for buyers in the past, with failure resulting in price action dropping back. At the same time, RSI has reached overbought conditions, however buying volume continues to climb. 

 

 

 

USD/CHF

 

The USD/CHF pair has pulled back towards the 0.997 price level and has stalled at this support level. RSI is testing the default line and has flattened in neutral territory. MACD is commencing a bearish reversal. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USD/CAD

 

The USD/CAD pair has entered into a symmetrical triangle with the upper resistance line containing price action currently. Another failure at the lower bound of the triangle has resulted in the pair testing the descending trendline once again. The pair is edging closer to the apex, with the probability of a breakout rising. RSI is approaching the 30 support level and MACD remains in bearish territory.

 

 

 

SILVER

 

Silver buyers have returned to push price action towards the 16.12 price level. The result has been a failure at this price high. A new trading range may have been established between the 15.69 and 16.12 price levels. Momentum indicators are moderately bullish, however, momentum is decelerating. 

 

 

 

 

GOLD

 

Gold is maintaining the bullish trend over the longer term. The metal is languishing in the bullish/buy channel which appears to forming as a trading range, acting as support and resistance. Momentum indicators support bullish sentiment and RSI is returning towards the 70 resistance line. 

 

 

 

 

 

OIL

 

WTI buyers have lost steam resulting in a moderate break of the 55.74 resistance line as a result. The next target will be $60 per barrel at which point prices may stabilise, however price action has been falling despite declining selling volume. Momentum indicators are pulling back from bullish positions.