EUR/CHF at 3-week highs, above 1.0500

FXStreet (Córdoba) - The euro is rising for the fourth day in a row against the Swiss franc and during the American session printed a fresh 3-week high. EUR/CHF gained momentum after rising above 1.0500 and climbed to 1.0534, reaching the strongest level in almost a month.

The pair is rising on the back of stronger euro that is the best performer among European currencies as the Greek crisis eases.

EUR/CHF with more resistance ahead

Currently the pair is trading at 1.0530, more than a hundred pips above the level it had a week ago. It has approached an important short-term resistance area located around 1.0550/70. The mentioned level has offered resistance in the previous four months. A consolidation on top, could signal a continuation of the rally.

On the opposite direction, if EUR/CHF fails at 1.0550/70 it could start a bearish correction with support seen at 1.0430 (uptrend line) and 1.0390.

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