|

USD/CNH: Current price movements are likely part of range trading – UOB Group

US Dollar (USD) is expected to trade in a 7.2550/7.2800 range. In the longer run, current price movements are likely part of range trading, probably between 7.2400 and 7.2900, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note.

USD to probably trade between 7.2400 and 7.2900

24-HOUR VIEW: “Following USD sharp pullback two days ago, we noted yesterday that ‘the decline appears to be running ahead of itself, and USD is unlikely to weaken much further.’ We expected USD to ‘trade in a 7.2630/7.2930 range.’ USD subsequently traded in a narrower range than expected (7.2631/7.2859). There has been no increase in either downward or upward momentum, and we continue to expect range trading, most likely between 7.2550 and 7.2800.”

1-3 WEEKS VIEW: “We turned positive in USD on Tuesday (03 Dec, spot at 7.2880), indicating the ‘rapid increase in momentum could lead to USD rising to 7.3115.’ After USD rose to 7.3145 and then pulled back sharply, we indicated yesterday (Thursday) that ‘upward momentum has slowed with the sharp pullback.’ We added, ‘if USD breaks below 7.2630 (no change in ‘strong support’ level), it would mean that it is not rising further.’ USD eased to a low of 7.2631 in NY trading. While our ‘strong support’ level has not been clearly breached yet, upward momentum has largely faded. The current price movements are likely part of range trading, probably between 7.2400 and 7.2900.”

Author

FXStreet Insights Team

The FXStreet Insights Team is a group of journalists that handpicks selected market observations published by renowned experts. The content includes notes by commercial as well as additional insights by internal and external analysts.

More from FXStreet Insights Team
Share:

Markets move fast. We move first.

Orange Juice Newsletter brings you expert driven insights - not headlines. Every day on your inbox.

By subscribing you agree to our Terms and conditions.

Editor's Picks

EUR/USD clings to small gains near 1.1750

Following a short-lasting correction in the early European session, EUR/USD regains its traction and clings to moderate gains at around 1.1750 on Monday. Nevertheless, the pair's volatility remains low, with investors awaiting this weeks key data releases from the US and the ECB policy announcements.

GBP/USD edges higher toward 1.3400 ahead of US data and BoE

GBP/USD reverses its direction and advances toward 1.3400 following a drop to the 1.3350 area earlier in the day. The US Dollar struggles to gather recovery momentum as markets await Tuesday's Nonfarm Payrolls data, while the Pound Sterling holds steady ahead of the BoE policy announcements later in the week.

Gold stuck around $4,300 as markets turn cautious

Gold loses its bullish momentum and retreats below $4,350 after testing this level earlier on Monday. XAU/USD, however, stays in positive territory as the US Dollar remains on the back foot on growing expectations for a dovish Fed policy outlook next year.

Solana consolidates as spot ETF inflows near $1 billion signal institutional dip-buying

Solana price hovers above $131 at the time of writing on Monday, nearing the upper boundary of a falling wedge pattern, awaiting a decisive breakout. On the institutional side, demand for spot Solana Exchange-Traded Funds remained firm, pushing total assets under management to nearly $1 billion since launch. 

Big week ends with big doubts

The S&P 500 continued to push higher yesterday as the US 2-year yield wavered around the 3.50% mark following a Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cut earlier this week that was ultimately perceived as not that hawkish after all. The cut is especially boosting the non-tech pockets of the market.

Solana Price Forecast: SOL consolidates as spot ETF inflows near $1 billion signal institutional dip-buying

Solana (SOL) price hovers above $131 at the time of writing on Monday, nearing the upper boundary of a falling wedge pattern, awaiting a decisive breakout.