- USD/CHF trades at 0.8963, just shy of the key 0.9000 level, after gaining 4.50% from its year-to-date low.
- Buyers aim to reclaim the 0.9000 psychological mark and the 200-day Moving Average at 0.9039 for further upside.
- Downside risks emerge if the pair falls below the September 14 daily low of 0.8914, targeting the 0.8900 mark and the 50-DMA at 0.8774.
The USD/CHF extended its gains in the week to five consecutive days and printed a new two-month high at 0.8977, yet it remains shy of reclaiming the 0.9000 figure. Nevertheless, the pair is set to continue its uptrend and challenge the 200-day Moving Average (DMA() at 0.9039 once buyers reclaim 0.9000. At the time of writing, the major is trading at 0.8963 after hitting a daily low of 0.8944.
The daily chart portrays the pair’s recovery after printing a new year-to-date (YTD) low of 0.8552. Since then, the USD/CHF has achieved gains of 4.50% as buyers stepped in and lifted the exchange rate to current levels. Even though buyers reclaimed the 50-DMA at 0.8774, they remain shy of remaining in charge unless they reclaim the psychological 0.9000 figure, followed by the 200-DMA at 0.9039. Once those areas are cleared, the next test would be the May 31 high at 0.9147.
Conversely, if the USD/CHF drops below the September 14 daily low of 0.8914, that would exacerbate a challenge of the 0.8900 mark. A breach of the latter, and the pair could aim toward the current week’s low of 0.8893, followed by the 50-DMA at 0.8774.
USD/CHF Price Action – Daily chart
USD/CHF Technical Levels
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers. The author will not be held responsible for information that is found at the end of links posted on this page.
If not otherwise explicitly mentioned in the body of the article, at the time of writing, the author has no position in any stock mentioned in this article and no business relationship with any company mentioned. The author has not received compensation for writing this article, other than from FXStreet.
FXStreet and the author do not provide personalized recommendations. The author makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this information. FXStreet and the author will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses, injuries or damages arising from this information and its display or use. Errors and omissions excepted.
The author and FXStreet are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice.
Recommended content
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD climbs back above 1.0750 ahead of ADP, Fed Minutes
EUR/USD has regained lost ground above 1.0750 in the European session on Wednesday. The pair draws support from the renewed US Dollar weakness, in the aftermath of the dovish Fed Chair Powell's comments. Eyes turn to US ADP data, Fed Minutes.
GBP/USD retakes 1.2700, looks to US data/Fed minutes
GBP/USD is battling 1.2700 in European trading on Wednesday, attempting a modest bounce. Traders appear reluctant and prefer to wait on the sidelines ahead of the FOMC minutes while the UK elections on Thursday also keep them on the edge. US ADP data eyed as well.
Gold jumps toward $2,350, with eyes on key US events
Gold price is closing in on $2,350 in the European trading hours on Wednesday, staging a rebound amid a fresh leg down in the US Dollar. Gold price capitalizes on dovish Fed Chair Powell's remarks on Tuesday, which added to the September rate cut expectations. US ADP data and Fed Minutes on tap.
Bitcoin struggles around $64,000 level
Bitcoin faces resistance near the $64,000 daily level, leading to a 1.05% decline in trading on Wednesday. Ethereum and Ripple similarly encounter resistance, resulting in 1% and 0.5% declines, respectively.
ADP Employment Change Preview: US private sector expected to add 160K new jobs in June
The United States ADP Research Institute will release its monthly report on private sector job creation for June. The announcement is expected to show that the country’s private sector added 160K new positions in June after adding 152K in May.