Dollar Index futures scope for further losses but short-term downside softer

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The position in the US dollar index futures is on the back foot for the fourth consecutive day and near a three-month low of 95.47 following the rejection from the 20- and the 50-day simple moving averages (SMA).

The price has so far fallen below the 200-day SMA, the previous low of 96 and the 50% Fibonacci of the 93.56-98.23 upleg, putting the January upward pattern into question.

In the short-term, downside pressure may persist but potentially at a softer pace given that Stochastics and the RSI are entering the oversold territory.

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Should the market fail to clear the 95.80-96.00 area, bearish pressure may intensify, sending the price towards the 61.8% Fibonacci of 95.22. In case of a sharper decline, the 94.90 level could provide support as well, as it did in January.

A closing price above the 96 number would bring the 200-day SMA and the 38.2% Fibonacci of 96.37 into view. Nevertheless, a rally above the 50-day SMA currently at 97.18 may likely prove more valuable to the market.

In the three-month picture, the dollar index is in a range, fluctuating between 98.23 and 95.14.

by Christina Parthenidou, XM Investment Research Desk

Christina joined the XM investment research department in May 2017.

She holds a master degree in Economics and Business from the Erasmus University Rotterdam with a specialization in International economics. Previously, she earned a bachelor of science in Economics from the University of Cyprus. Apart from foreign exchange markets, her research interests include the impact of International trade on labour markets and product development.

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