USDCAD breaks above the upper line of the price channel on 4-hour chart, suggesting that lengthier consolidation of the downtrend from 1.0055 is underway. Range trading between 0.9824 and 0.9920 would likely be seen in a couple of days. Resistance is at 0.9920, as long as this level holds, the downtrend could be expected to resume, and another fall towards 0.9700 is still possible, and a breakdown below 0.9850 could signal resumption of the downtrend.
Wednesday’s FOREX Market Analysis USDCAD remains in downtrend from 1.0055, the price action from 0.9824 is likely consolidation of the downtrend. Resistance is at the upper line of the price channel on 4-hour chart, as long as the channel resistance holds, the downtrend could be expected to resume, and another fall towards 0.9700 is still possible.
AUDUSD moves sideways in a range between 1.0507 and 1.0585. Support remains at the lower line of the price channel on 4-hour chart, as long as the channel support holds, the sideways move could be treated as consolidation of the uptrend from 1.0287, and another rise to test 1.0624 (Sep 14 high) is still possible after consolidation, only a clear break below the channel support could signal completion of the uptrend.
We are looking at the USDCAD this morning.
Long Term Analysis Brief indicate USDCAD’s downward movement from 1.0055 extends to as low as 0.9824. Further decline could be seen after a minor consolidation, and next target would be at 0.9700 area. Resistance is at 0.9900, as long as this level holds, the downtrend will continue.
AUDUSD has formed a cycle top at 1.0585 on 4-hour chart. Sideways movement in a range between 1.0500 and 1.0585 would likely be seen. Key support is located at the lower line of the price channel, as long as the channel support holds, the price action from 1.0585 is treated as consolidation of the uptrend from 1.0287, and another rise towards 1.0624 (Sep 14 high) could be expected after consolidation
Being contained by 1.0624 (Sep 14 high) resistance, AUDUSD pulls back from 1.0585, suggesting that a cycle top is being formed on 4-hour chart. Range trading between 1.0500 and 1.0585 would likely be seen in a couple of days. As long as the channel support holds, the fall would possibly be consolidation of the uptrend from 1.0287, and another rise to test 1.0624 resistance is still possible.
USDCAD stays below a downward trend line on 4-hour chart, and remains in downtrend from 1.0055, and the fall extends to as low as 0.9844. Further decline could be expected after a minor consolidation, and next target would be at 0.9800 area. Initial resistance is at 0.9880, and the key resistance is located at the downward trend line, only a clear break above the trend line resistance could signal completion of the downtrend.
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce today an expansion of its asset purchases program that is likely to weaken the valuation of the US dollar versus the Canadian currency. Hopes also continue to rise as talks concerning a fiscal cliff deal are believed to be making progress.
AUDUSD is facing the support of the upward trend line on 4-hour chart, a clear break below the trend line support will indicate that the uptrend from 1.0287 has completed at 1.0515 already, then the following downward movement could bring price back to 1.0000 zone. On the upside, as long as the trend line support holds, the fall from 1.0515 could be treated as consolidation of the uptrend, and one more rise to 1.0550 area is still possible.
