7 Apr 2015
DXY deflates from highs
FXStreet (Edinburgh) - The greenback, in terms of the US Dollar Index, continues its weekly recovery although now easing some pips from session highs near 97.75.
DXY consolidates above 97.00
The US Dollar is looking to cement the recent break above the 97.00 barrier, climbing as high as 97.75 albeit running out of legs afterwards. The continuation of the USD upside follows a generalized softer tone in the risk-associated assets, as the US docket today lacks of significance, with only Economic Optimism by IBD/TIPP for the month of May (51.3 act. vs. 49.1 prev.) and Consumer Credit Change in February ($12.5 billion exp.).
Ahead in the week, however, the USD upside will be put to the test in light of the FOMC minutes of the March 18 meeting, due on Wednesday.
DXY levels to consider
The index is now up 0.80% at 97.54 with the immediate resistance at 97.74 (high Apr.7) followed by 98.64 (high Apr.1) and then 99.11 (high Mar.20). On the flip side, a breakdown of 96.92 (low Apr.7) would target 96.33 (low Apr.6) en route to 96.17 (low Mar.26).
DXY consolidates above 97.00
The US Dollar is looking to cement the recent break above the 97.00 barrier, climbing as high as 97.75 albeit running out of legs afterwards. The continuation of the USD upside follows a generalized softer tone in the risk-associated assets, as the US docket today lacks of significance, with only Economic Optimism by IBD/TIPP for the month of May (51.3 act. vs. 49.1 prev.) and Consumer Credit Change in February ($12.5 billion exp.).
Ahead in the week, however, the USD upside will be put to the test in light of the FOMC minutes of the March 18 meeting, due on Wednesday.
DXY levels to consider
The index is now up 0.80% at 97.54 with the immediate resistance at 97.74 (high Apr.7) followed by 98.64 (high Apr.1) and then 99.11 (high Mar.20). On the flip side, a breakdown of 96.92 (low Apr.7) would target 96.33 (low Apr.6) en route to 96.17 (low Mar.26).