Break out of 1.3875 coming up?
Posted by themarketanalyst on October 2, 2008
Right now the Euro/Usd is strongly testing the support of 1.3875. This is the September 11 low and it appears that a breakout could be under way. This could be an opportunity to short the currency pair in the short-term. There is a strong short-term bearish price channel on the four-hour chart. I would short and close the position before the U.S. open.
Remember that the ECB interest rate decision is coming up and although it is expected to be maintained at 4.25%, we could be seeing some traders discount a possible rate cut. Even without the rate cut, there is a high chance of Trichet softening his stance on inflation. That would add greater downward pressure.
Update: Position was opened at 1.3858 and closed at 1.3758 for exactly a 100-pip gain. Was pretty lucky in almost catching the very bottom.




Update: Wow, what a breakout! « TheMarketAnalyst’s Weblog said
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