21 Aug 2013
US Dollar Index challenges 81.00
FXstreet.com (Edinburgh) -The greenback, in terms of the US Dollar Index, is reverting the recent 2-day decline so far, hovering over the key support at 81.00 ahead of the FOMC minutes.
DXY under pressure
The USD would be under pressure today, as markets expectations point to a dovish tone from the FOMC minutes. “If USD selling is the result of today’s events, we would view that as a short term selling opportunity in consideration of the bigger picture outlook. The size and path of Fed tapering is not entirely certain, but in all likelihood should commence in the next month. In a broad sense, less accommodation should continue to be positive for yields and USD”, suggested G.Moore and S.Osborne, FX Strategists at TD Securities.
DXY support/resistance levels
At the moment the index is up 0.16% at 81.06 and a surpass of 81.94 (high Aug.15) would bring of 82.50 (high Aug.2) and then 83.12 (high Jul.15). On the downside, the initial support lies at 80.86 (low Aug.8) ahead of 80.75 (low Aug.20) and then 80.50 (low Jun.19).
DXY under pressure
The USD would be under pressure today, as markets expectations point to a dovish tone from the FOMC minutes. “If USD selling is the result of today’s events, we would view that as a short term selling opportunity in consideration of the bigger picture outlook. The size and path of Fed tapering is not entirely certain, but in all likelihood should commence in the next month. In a broad sense, less accommodation should continue to be positive for yields and USD”, suggested G.Moore and S.Osborne, FX Strategists at TD Securities.
DXY support/resistance levels
At the moment the index is up 0.16% at 81.06 and a surpass of 81.94 (high Aug.15) would bring of 82.50 (high Aug.2) and then 83.12 (high Jul.15). On the downside, the initial support lies at 80.86 (low Aug.8) ahead of 80.75 (low Aug.20) and then 80.50 (low Jun.19).