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Red hot inflation propels US dollar higher. - Zeal Capital Market

Red hot inflation propels US dollar higher.

18-08-2022 08:41

“Federal Reserve July policy meeting minutes restructure market’s view towards the greenback.”

US dollar climbed to three-weeks high as latest meeting minutes reaffirms the market with possibly the longest streak of high inflation. In the minutes, Federal Reserve highlighted last month’s inflation data shows “little evidence” of easing. While the minutes signaled eventual slowdown in rate hike pace, Fed is expected to keep it at high level until inflationary pressure is under control. This raises opportunity cost of holding other assets which pays lower rate of return as compared to US dollar.

Quick recap on USDCHF

Overall structure of USDCHF is tilted towards the upside due to recent rebound from the upward trendline.

USDCHF Weekly Technical Analysis

Red hot inflation propels US dollar higher. - Zeal Capital Market

From weekly perspective, the pair is trying to rebound from the lower level, whereby a succession would warrant for further upside ahead.

USDCHF Daily Technical Analysis

Red hot inflation propels US dollar higher. - Zeal Capital Market

From daily perspective, MACD begins to form bullish signal while the pair is testing near 0.9550.

Trading Idea

Red hot inflation propels US dollar higher. - Zeal Capital Market

ORDER: BUY STOP

ENTRY: 0.9590

STOP LOSS: 0.9490

Target 1: 0.9700

Target 2: 0.9765

ZFX Analyst’s Comment

The pair’s recent rebound from upward trendline suggests possible extension of bullish momentum. Thus, a break above nearest resistance level will provide further confirmation.

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