EUR/USD Daily Chart
Technical Outlook: Euro has been trading within the confines of a well-defined ascending pitchfork formation with prices reversing off the upper parallel early in the month. The risk remains for a deeper pullback in with the pair while below monthly open resistance at 1.1841. Key daily support is eyed along the median-line / 2016 highs at 1.1616.
EUR/USD 240min
Notes: A closer look at price action highlights a near-term descending channel formation extending off the monthly high (could be a bull-flag). Immediate resistance is eyed at the highlighted trendline confluence around ~1.1815. A breach above the 2010 low at 1.1877 would be needed to validate resumption of the broader uptrend targeting 1.1998.
Channel support converges on the median-line at ~1.1650s with more significant support seen at 1.1616(area of interest for long-entries)- a break below this level would be needed to suggest a more meaningful high is in place. Bottom line: I’ll favor the short-side while within this near-term channel with a broader pullback to offer more favorable long-entries.
Note that the annual Jackson Hole Economic Symposium represents significant event risk for the pair with ECB President Mario Draghi & Fed Chair Janet Yellen slated for commentary on Thursday & Friday. Added caution is warranted heading into these events with remarks likely to fuel increased volatility in the EUR & USD crosses.
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