Tuesday, 16 August 2016

EUR/USD

EUR/USD was quite hesitant yesterday. The macro agenda  had nothing to offer in Europe, so the focus was on the US data release. The Empire State Manufacturing Index disappointed with weaker than expected numbers – 4.21 points in August, comparing with the expected 1.99 points. 
The single currency took the advantage of the US dollar weakness and was trading slightly higher, moving towards the two week high, marked on August 12 at $1.224. Anyway coudn’t reach it. The session opened at $1.1167 and closed only 15 pips higher.
Currently the bias remains neutral but with more likely bearish scenario. The intraday support is located at $1.1135, matching with the 55-day EMA. A clear break below that area could trigger further pressure over bears  to test $1.1050. On the upside, the trend line resistance and $1.1250 remain key resistance levels.



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