The Dollar Rally

By Colin Twiggs
October 29, 2009 4:00 a.m. ET (7:00 p:m AET)

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The US Dollar Index broke through resistance at 76, warning that the primary down-trend is weakening. Expect a test of 77.50. Breakout above 77.50 remains unlikely, but would indicate that the down-trend has ended.

US Dollar Index

Euro

The euro is testing the lower border of its trend channel. Downward breakout would warn that the primary up-trend is weakening. Reversal below $1.45 would indicate that the up-trend has ended.

Euro US Dollar

Pound Sterling

The pound is ranging between $1.60 and $1.66, indicating active management by the two central banks. The ranging market presents a good trading opportunity. Upward breakout remains unlikely, but would offer a medium-term target of $1.72*.

Pound Sterling

* Target calculation: 1.66 - ( 1.66 - 1.60 ) = 1.72

Japanese Yen

The dollar is retracing to test support at ¥90. Respect of support would signal a rally to test the upper trend channel; failure would indicate a test of the December 2008 low of ¥87.

US Dollar Yen

Australian Dollar

The Aussie dollar reversed below support at $0.91, indicating a test of the lower trend channel. Breakout below the channel would warn that the primary up-trend is weakening.

Australian Dollar US Dollar

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