AUD/USD Trend Down?

Published 07/08/2017, 07:14
Updated 09/07/2023, 11:32

Immediately following the last report we saw prices head off lower and then sideways thus giving cause to the then neutral bullet point and the neutral case itself. This did not last as we formed a mini Double Bottom and prices took off on the upside making fresh highs since the last two years. MAs benefitted and we saw them all head upwards forming a good case for a reassessment at this time to go into mildly or full bullish.

We looked like we might go to the next phase of the market two Wednesday's ago when we had a Bullish Key Reversal Up...but then the song of the market changed. The very next day we did go up and formed a new high but also formed a Bearish Dark Cloud Cover Pattern and a Bearish Spike Top. OK...one bad day does not a bear market make. Then a few days later we had another Bearish Spike Top but with a Bearish Engulfing Pattern and also a lower high.

Last Friday we had a Key Reversal Down on the Daily Chart above. All these despite every MA heading higher. It seems like we have started a topping action. Where now? I suggest we have the proximity of the April and May 2015 highs to thank for that. They seem to be exerting at this time a bearish influence which has seemingly overcome the rally built up since Feb and properly started since early July. The next few days will become quite interesting. What can we expect? If it does follow the bearish scenario then the first test will be the nearby 50% Fib support at 0.7817 followed by the overall move's 50% Fib at 0.7696. If we close below the latter then we have returned to a medium to longer term neutral state from an immediate short term bearish state.

Next major support will be the Medium MA (currently 0.7600) and then the Long MA (currently 0.7553) which if we see consecutive closes underneath would signify a change to a longer term bearish state of the market at that time. If we stay where we are then we could form a Halfway Hesitation for yet another attempt higher or ever possibly a small H+S Top with a Split Head. It is too early to say on these but I would point out the move is seemingly more likely to be short term bearish at this time.

Support is currently at 0.7876, 0.7817, 0.7783, 0.7758, 0.7713 - 0.7716, 0.7696, 0.7608 - 0.7600 (dynamic), 0.7567 and 0.7553 (dynamic).

Resistance is currently at 0.7943, 0.7980, 0.8030, 0.8042, 0.8066 - 0.8074, 0.8162, 0.8233 and 0.8295. With all this in mind I have decided to move the bullet point above into mildly bearish.

AUD/USD Chart

Disclaimer: ADM Investor Services International Limited is authorised and regulated by The Financial Conduct Authority. Member of The London Stock Exchange. Registered office: 4th Floor Millennium Bridge House, 2 Lambeth Hill, London EC4V 3TT. Registered in England No. 2547805 a subsidiary of Archer Daniels Midland Company. Risk Warning: Investments in Equities, CFDs, Futures, Options, Derivatives and Foreign Exchange can fluctuate in value, investors should therefore be aware that they may not realise the initial amount invested, and indeed may incur additional liabilities.

These Investments may entail above average financial risk of loss, and investors should therefore carefully consider whether their financial circumstances and investment experience permit them to invest and, if necessary, seek the advice of an independent Financial Advisor. Some services described are not available to certain customers due to regulatory constraints either in the United Kingdom or elsewhere. © 2014 ADM Investor Services International Limited 2014.

Latest comments

Loading next article…
Risk Disclosure: Trading in financial instruments and/or cryptocurrencies involves high risks including the risk of losing some, or all, of your investment amount, and may not be suitable for all investors. Prices of cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile and may be affected by external factors such as financial, regulatory or political events. Trading on margin increases the financial risks.
Before deciding to trade in financial instrument or cryptocurrencies you should be fully informed of the risks and costs associated with trading the financial markets, carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and seek professional advice where needed.
Fusion Media would like to remind you that the data contained in this website is not necessarily real-time nor accurate. The data and prices on the website are not necessarily provided by any market or exchange, but may be provided by market makers, and so prices may not be accurate and may differ from the actual price at any given market, meaning prices are indicative and not appropriate for trading purposes. Fusion Media and any provider of the data contained in this website will not accept liability for any loss or damage as a result of your trading, or your reliance on the information contained within this website.
It is prohibited to use, store, reproduce, display, modify, transmit or distribute the data contained in this website without the explicit prior written permission of Fusion Media and/or the data provider. All intellectual property rights are reserved by the providers and/or the exchange providing the data contained in this website.
Fusion Media may be compensated by the advertisers that appear on the website, based on your interaction with the advertisements or advertisers.
© 2007-2025 - Fusion Media Limited. All Rights Reserved.