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USD/CAD Technical Analysis: Loonie in Consolidation Mode
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Talking Points:
USD/CAD Technical Strategy: Flat
Support: 1.2328, 1.2181, 1.2035
Resistance: 1.2564, 1.2646, 1.2827
The US Dollar continues to oscillate in a range above the 1.23 figure against its Canadian counterpart having begun a downward reversal as expected. Near-term support is in the 1.2328-81area, marked by the 38.2%Fibonacci retracement and the January 27 low, with a break below that on a daily closing basis exposing the 50% level at 1.2181. Alternatively, a turn above trend line resistance at 1.2540 opens the door for a challenge of the 23.6% Fib expansion at 1.2646.
Risk/reward considerations argue against entering long with prices in close proximity to resistance. On the other hand, the absence of a defined bearish reversal signal suggests taking up the short side is premature. We will remain flat for now, waiting for a more actionable opportunity to present itself.
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--- Written by Ilya Spivak, Currency Strategist for DailyFX.com
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