Gold Pauses Mid-Rally

• 11 Jan 2019

USD/JPY

 

 

The USD/JPY pair has made a recovery from a sharp sell-off last week. However, the pair has been unable to break the 108.73 support level.  Momentum indicators have stalled in bearish conditions with RSI testing the 30 support level.

 

 

 

 

EUR/USD

 

 

The EUR/USD pair has begun a strong rally breaking several resistance levels including the 1.153 price level. Bullish momentum has tailed off slightly with price action falling back below the resistance level. Momentum indicators have turned bullish with MACD breaking the zero line. 

 

 
 
 
 GBP/USD

 

 

The GBP/USD pair has also made a recovery from the sell-off last week and has broken the 1.269 price level. In recent trading, the pair has struggled to move beyond this key resistance area. Momentum indicators have maintained an overall upward trajectory with MACD approaching the zero line. 

 

 

 

 

USD/CHF

 

The USD/CHF pair has rallied once again to begin a bullish break of the 0.978 support level, which has once again sent price action towards the 0.986 resistance line. Momentum indicators are neutral to bearish MACD extending below the zero line and RSI stalling above the 30 support level.

 

 

 

 

USD/CAD

 

 

The USD/CAD pair has pulled back from a long-term uptrend and as a result has broken several support levels including the 1.326 support line. The break has been met with buying activity in today’s session. Momentum indicators also reflect the bearish sentiment; with MACD breaking the zero line.

 

 

 

SILVER

 

A series of doji candles represent indecision as Silver struggles to break through the 15.69 price level. A reversal may be imminent as the pair is unable to break the resistance line. Momentum indicators also suggest a reversal is likely with MACD beginning a momentum reversal and RSI has pulling back to test the 70 resistance level. 

 

 

 

 

GOLD

 

 

Gold has also stalled after a significant rally, still falling short of a recent price high of 1303.94. The metal appears to be taking a pause in the rally as denoted by a series of doji candles. RSI continues to test the 70 resistance area and MACD has flattened in bullish territory. 

 

 

 

 

OIL

 

 

WTI buyers appear to be dominating price action with rising buying activity as the commodity climbs beyond $50 per barrel. Momentum indicators have begun a bullish reversal, with MACD approaching the zero line and RSI taking a sharp upward trajectory.