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Trade Idea: AUD/USD – Stand aside

AUD/USD – 0.7924

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Stand aside

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Although aussie found support at 0.7871 yesterday and staged a rebound and gain to 0.7960-70 cannot be ruled out, the pair needs to penetrate indicated resistance at 0.7996 to revive bullishness and signal the pullback from 0.8066 has ended, bring subsequent retest of this level which is likely to hold from here. If said resistance at 0.7996 continues to hold, then further choppy trading would take place.

On the downside, below support at 0.7867-71 would signal the rebound from 0.7808 has ended instead, bring another leg of corrective decline towards this level later. Below 0.7808 would signal the wave iv correction from 0.8066 is still in progress for weakness to 0.7786 support, however, oversold condition should prevent sharp fall below 0.7750 and price should stay above i top at 0.7712, bring rebound later. We are keeping our latest bullish count that recent impulsive waves is unfolding as (1 2, (i)(ii), i ii) and may extend headway towards 0.8150.

On the 4-hour chart, the move from 0.8066 is the wave 5 with i: 0.8860, ii: 0.8315, wave iii is an extended move ended at 1.0183, iv: 0.9706 and wave v has ended at 1.1081 (also the top of entire wave 5). The subsequent selloff is the major correction which is unfolding as ABC-X-ABC and 2nd A leg has ended at 0.8848, followed by a-b-c wave B which ended at 0.9758, hence, 2nd C wave is now in progress and indicated downside target at 0.7000 and 0.6950 had been met, so further fall to 0.6710-20 cannot be ruled out.

 

Technical Outlook: USDJPY – Lift Above 111.00 Or Return Below 109.46 Are Post – NFP Data Scenarios

The pair is holding around 110.00 handle as trading narrows ahead of US NFP data.

Yesterday's strong upside rejection at 110.66 (Fibo 38.2% of 114.49/108.26 descend) and close in red daily candle with long upper shadow signaled that bulls, attracted by daily cloud twist, ran out of steam and taking a breather.

Today's action was so far contained above strong support at 109.75 (4-hr cloud top / 20SMA / Fibo 38.2% of 108.26/110.66 upleg) and bullish sentiment is expected to remain firm while the latter support holds.

Otherwise, sustained break lower would generate initial signal of lower top and spark fresh weakness.

US jobs data are likely to spark stronger activity, with bullish release to boost the greenback through key barriers at 111.00 (former high) and 111.17 (converged 55/100SMA).

Alternatively, loss of 109.75 handle would expose 109.46 (daily Tenkan-sen) and signal an end of corrective phase from 108.26 on sustained break lower.

Res: 110.21, 110.66, 111.00, 111.17
Sup: 109.75, 109.46, 109.18, 108.83

CRUDE OIL Testing Support At 45.40

Crude oil is trading lower. Hourly support is given at 45.40 (17/08/2017 high). Strong resistance can be found at 50.41 (31/07/2017). Expected to show continued short-term bearish move.

In the long-term, crude oil has recovered after its sharp decline last year. However, we consider that further weakness are very likely. Strong support lies at 35.24 (05/04/2016) while resistance can now be found at 55.24 (03/01/2017 high).

SILVER Short-Term Consolidation

Silver's bullish pressures are strong. Hourly resistance is given at 17.32 (18/08/2017 high) while support can be found at 16.58 (15/08/2017 high). The commodity lies in an uptrend channel. Expected to show another leg higher.

In the long-term, the death cross indicates that further downsides are very likely. Resistance is located at 25.11 (28/08/2013 high). Strong support can be found at 11.75 (20/04/2009).

GOLD Ready To Hit New Highs

Gold is surging. Hourly support is given at a distance 1251 (08/08/2017 low). Stronger support lies at 1204 (10/07/2017 high). Expected to show continued increase.

In the long-term, the technical structure suggests that there is a growing upside momentum. A break of 1392 (17/03/2014) is necessary ton confirm it, A major support can be found at 1045 (05/02/2010 low)

BITCOIN Strong Bullish Momentum

Bitcoin has set a new all-time high. Hourly support lies very far at 3599 (22/08/2017 low). The road is wide open for another bullish move.

In the long-term, the digital currency has had an exponential growth. There are decent likelihood that the asset will consolidate above $1500. Long-term support is given at $1464 (04/05/2017 low).

EUR/CHF Edging Higher

EUR/CHF recovery bounce has stalled below downtrend resistance located at 1.1407. Hourly support is located at 1.1260 (04/08/2017 low). Expected to show further consolidation.

In the longer term, the technical structure has reversed. Strong resistance at 1.1200 (04/02/2015 high) has been broken. Yet,the ECB's QE programme is likely to cause persistent selling pressures on the euro, which should weigh on EUR/CHF. Supports can be found at 1.0184 (28/01/2015 low) and 1.0082 (27/01/2015 low).

EUR/GBP Buying Pressures Continue

EUR/GBP's buying pressures continues. Hourly resistance lies at 0.9306 (29/07/2017 high). Hourly support is given at 0.9189 (24/08/2017 low). Downside risks are nonetheless important.

In the long-term, the pair has largely recovered from recent lows in 2015. The technical structure suggests a growing upside momentum. The pair is trading above from its 200 DMA. Strong resistance can be found at 0.9500 psychological level.

AUD/USD Moving Lower

AUD/USD has broken downtrend channel. Hourly support can be found at 0.7786 (18/07/2017 low). Hourly resistance is given at 0.8066 (27/07/2017 high). Expected to further consolidate.

In the long-term, we are waiting for further signs that the current downtrend is ending. Key supports stand at 0.6009 (31/10/2008 low) . A break of the key resistance at 0.8295 (15/01/2015 high) is needed to invalidate our long-term bearish view.

USD/CAD Heading Higher

USD/CAD buying pressures are back. Hourly support is given at a distance at 1.2414 (27/07/2017 low) while resistance is now given at a distance at 1.2778 (15/08/2017 low). Expected to show renewed short-term bearish pressures if resistance at 1.2778 holds.

In the longer term, the pair has broken longterm support that can be found at 1.2461 (16/03/2015 low) before bouncing back. Strong resistance is given at 1.4690 (22/01/2016 high). The pair should head further lower.