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EURUSD: Elliott Wave and Technical Analysis | Charts – December 12th, 2018

EURUSD, Public Analysis

Last Elliott wave analysis of this pair (December 5th, 2018) expected some upwards movement but price has again mostly moved sideways.

Summary: Upwards movement for another two or so months to 1.2046 – 1.20761 is expected.

Changes to this analysis are in bold.

ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS

MONTHLY CHART

EURUSD Monthly 2018
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The (0) is from where the wave count begins.

A large zigzag can be seen complete at the low in March 2015. This is labelled Super Cycle wave (w).

A low now below this point indicates that the larger structure downwards is incomplete. The Elliott wave structure that fits best here is a double zigzag.

The first zigzag in the double is complete; it is labelled Super Cycle wave (w). The double is now joined by a complete three in the opposite direction, an expanded flat labelled Super Cycle wave (x). Because Super Cycle wave (x) ends just short of the cyan bear market trend line, it looks like it is over there.

Super Cycle wave (y) is most likely now to unfold as a zigzag.

While double zigzags and double combinations are labelled the same, W-X-Y, they are very different structures.

Double zigzags, like single zigzags, normally have a strong counter trend slope. To achieve this their X waves are usually brief and shallow. The second zigzag in the double usually moves reasonably beyond the end of the first zigzag, so that the whole structure has a strong slope.

Double combinations are sideways movements. To achieve a sideways look their X waves are usually deep and can also often be time consuming. The second structure in the double usually ends about the same level as the first, so that the whole structure takes up time and moves price sideways.

Here, Super Cycle wave (x) is relatively shallow. This indicates a double zigzag is most likely unfolding lower.

The bear market trend line may be expected to continue to provide resistance while the bear market for EURUSD remains intact.

The strongest piece of technical analysis on this chart is the cyan trend line. The fact that it was tested and recently held in February 2018 indicates this line has strength. Any strong bounces within the ongoing bear market may be expected to find strong resistance at this trend line.

WEEKLY CHART

EURUSD Weekly 2018
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Primary wave 1 subdivides as an impulse.

Primary wave 2 may be unfolding as an expanded flat correction. Within primary wave 2, intermediate wave (A) subdivides as a double zigzag and intermediate wave (B) subdivides as a single zigzag. Intermediate wave (C) should subdivide as a five wave structure.

The most common Fibonacci ratio is used to calculate a target at intermediate degree for intermediate wave (C) to end. This is very close to the 0.618 Fibonacci ratio of primary wave 1.

If primary wave 2 moves above the target or is long lasting enough, it should find strong resistance at the cyan trend line that is copied over from the monthly chart.

DAILY CHART

EURUSD Daily 2018
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This daily chart focusses on the structure of primary wave 2.

Intermediate wave (C) must subdivide as a five wave structure. Within intermediate wave (C), minor wave 1 may be complete.

Minor wave 2 may be a complete zigzag. If it continues further, minor wave 2 may not move beyond the start of minor wave 1 below 1.12168.

Minor wave 3 may only subdivide as an impulse. Within minor wave 3, minute wave i and ii may be complete. Minute wave ii may be complete as an expanded flat. A third wave at two degrees is expected; the third wave should see an increase in momentum

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

EURUSD Daily 2018
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Currently, price is within a smaller consolidation with resistance about 1.146 and support about 1.128. It is an upwards day during this smaller consolidation that has strongest volume suggesting an upwards breakout may be more likely than downwards.

For the very short term, expect a little more downward movement to support.

VOLUME ANALYSIS

EURUSD Daily 2018
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Sideways movement since the last low on the 12th November has the strongest volume for an upwards day on the 15th of November. This suggests an upwards breakout is more likely.

On Balance Volume is constrained. Watch it closely as it may give a signal in the next few days.

Published @ 01:05 a.m. EST.

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EURUSD: Elliott Wave and Technical Analysis | Charts – 5th December, 2018

EURUSD, Public Analysis

Last Elliott wave analysis of this pair (August 2018) expected some upwards movement but price has mostly moved sideways.

Summary: Upwards movement for another two or so months to 1.2046 – 1.20761 is expected.

Changes to this analysis are in bold.

ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS

MONTHLY CHART

EURUSD Monthly 2018
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The (0) is from where the wave count begins.

A large zigzag can be seen complete at the low in March 2015. This is labelled Super Cycle wave (w).

A low now below this point indicates that the larger structure downwards is incomplete. The Elliott wave structure that fits best here is a double zigzag.

The first zigzag in the double is complete; it is labelled Super Cycle wave (w). The double is now joined by a complete three in the opposite direction, an expanded flat labelled Super Cycle wave (x). Because Super Cycle wave (x) ends just short of the cyan bear market trend line, it looks like it is over there.

Super Cycle wave (y) is most likely now to unfold as a zigzag.

While double zigzags and double combinations are labelled the same, W-X-Y, they are very different structures.

Double zigzags, like single zigzags, normally have a strong counter trend slope. To achieve this their X waves are usually brief and shallow. The second zigzag in the double usually moves reasonably beyond the end of the first zigzag, so that the whole structure has a strong slope.

Double combinations are sideways movements. To achieve a sideways look their X waves are usually deep and can also often be time consuming. The second structure in the double usually ends about the same level as the first, so that the whole structure takes up time and moves price sideways.

Here, Super Cycle wave (x) is relatively shallow. This indicates a double zigzag is most likely unfolding lower.

The bear market trend line may be expected to continue to provide resistance while the bear market for EURUSD remains intact.

The strongest piece of technical analysis on this chart is the cyan trend line. The fact that it was tested and recently held in February 2018 indicates this line has strength. Any strong bounces within the ongoing bear market may be expected to find strong resistance at this trend line.

WEEKLY CHART

EURUSD Monthly 2018
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Primary wave 1 subdivides as an impulse.

Primary wave 2 may be unfolding as an expanded flat correction. Within primary wave 2, intermediate waves (A) and (B) both subdivide as zigzags. Intermediate wave (C) should subdivide as a five wave structure.

The most common Fibonacci ratio is used to calculate a target at intermediate degree for intermediate wave (C) to end. This is very close to the 0.618 Fibonacci ratio of primary wave 1.

If primary wave 2 moves above the target or is long lasting enough, it should find strong resistance at the cyan trend line that is copied over from the monthly chart.

DAILY CHART

EURUSD Daily 2018
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This daily chart focusses on the structure of primary wave 2.

Intermediate wave (C) must subdivide as a five wave structure. Within intermediate wave (C), minor wave 1 may be complete.

Minor wave 2 may be continuing a little lower as a double zigzag. Minor wave 2 may not move beyond the start of minor wave 1 below 1.12168.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

EURUSD Daily 2018
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Price has made a series of lower lows and lower highs since the 24th of September, the definition of a downwards trend. However, ADX does not indicate a trend for the short term.

The trend has some weakness as indicated by flat ATR.

Currently, price is within a smaller consolidation with resistance about 1.146 and support about 1.128. It is an upwards day during this smaller consolidation that has strongest volume suggesting an upwards breakout may be more likely than downwards.

VOLUME ANALYSIS

EURUSD Daily 2018
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For the short term, the volume profile is bearish. The long upper wick on the last complete daily candlestick is also bearish. On Balance Volume has breached a short held support line giving a weak bearish signal.

Expect at least a little more downwards movement here.

Published @ 02:52 a.m. EST.

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EURUSD Elliott Wave Technical Analysis – 31st August, 2018

EURUSD, Public Analysis

Last Elliott wave analysis of this pair (July 2018) expected more downwards movement, which is what has occurred.

Summary: It looks most likely that price may overall rise to about 1.20761 over the next three to eight months. Within the expected rise, there may be a sharp pullback or time consuming sideways consolidation for a B wave.

ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS

MONTHLY CHART

EURUSD Monthly 2018
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The (0) is from where the wave count begins.

A large zigzag can be seen complete at the low in March 2015. This is labelled Super Cycle wave (w).

A low now below this point indicates that the larger structure downwards is incomplete. The Elliott wave structure that fits best here is a double zigzag.

The first zigzag in the double is complete; it is labelled Super Cycle wave (w). The double is now joined by a complete three in the opposite direction, an expanded flat labelled Super Cycle wave (x). Because Super Cycle wave (x) ends just short of the cyan bear market trend line, it looks like it is over there.

Super Cycle wave (y) is most likely now to unfold as a zigzag.

While double zigzags and double combinations are labelled the same, W-X-Y, they are very different structures.

Double zigzags, like single zigzags, normally have a strong counter trend slope. To achieve this their X waves are usually brief and shallow. The second zigzag in the double usually moves reasonably beyond the end of the first zigzag, so that the whole structure has a strong slope.

Double combinations are sideways movements. To achieve a sideways look their X waves are usually deep and can also often be time consuming. The second structure in the double usually ends about the same level as the first, so that the whole structure takes up time and moves price sideways.

Here, Super Cycle wave (x) is relatively shallow. This indicates a double zigzag is most likely unfolding lower.

The bear market trend line may be expected to continue to provide resistance while the bear market for EURUSD remains intact.

DAILY CHART

EURUSD Daily 2018
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This daily chart focusses on the start of Super Cycle wave (y).

A new wave down at Super Cycle degree should begin with a five down. At this stage, that looks to be complete; it is labelled as primary wave 1.

Following a five down, a three up should develop. This is labelled primary wave 2.

Primary wave 1 lasted six months. Primary wave 2 may be expected to last from at least a Fibonacci three months up to a more likely Fibonacci five or eight months. Primary wave 2 must subdivide as a corrective structure. It would most likely end about the 0.618 Fibonacci ratio of primary wave 1, but it could be deeper than that.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

EURUSD Daily 2018
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The symmetrical triangle noted in last analysis completed and saw a breakout to the downside. At that stage, a target using the measured rule would have been about 1.1278. Price fell short of this target by only 24 pips before turning.

Currently, price has reached resistance and Stochastics is overbought. However, Stochastics may remain overbought for some time. Not until it exhibits bearish divergence with price would a strong warning of a high in place be seen.

It looks like a new upwards trend may be developing. Look for next resistance about 1.187.

Overall, this analysis supports the Elliott wave count.

VOLUME ANALYSIS

EURUSD Daily 2018
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For the short term, volume supports upwards movement. On Balance Volume is very bullish. More upwards movement should be expected.

This analysis is published @ 04:56 a.m. EST.

EURUSD Elliott Wave Technical Analysis – 23rd July, 2018

EURUSD, Public Analysis

Last analysis of this pair was in January 2017. In that analysis members of Elliott Wave Gold were given specific trading advice to either open long positions, or wait patiently. January 2017 was the last major low for this pair.

ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS

MONTHLY CHART

EURUSD Monthly 2018
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The (0) is from where the wave count begins.

A large zigzag can be seen complete at the low in March 2015. This is labelled Super Cycle wave (w).

A low now below this point indicates that the larger structure downwards is incomplete. The Elliott wave structure that fits best here is a double zigzag.

The first zigzag in the double is complete; it is labelled Super Cycle wave (w). The double is now joined by a complete three in the opposite direction, an expanded flat labelled Super Cycle wave (x). Because Super Cycle wave (x) ends just short of the cyan bear market trend line, it looks like it is over there.

Super Cycle wave (y) is most likely now to unfold as a zigzag.

While double zigzags and double combinations are labelled the same, W-X-Y, they are very different structures.

Double zigzags, like single zigzags, normally have a strong counter trend slope. To achieve this their X waves are usually brief and shallow. The second zigzag in the double usually moves reasonably beyond the end of the first zigzag, so that the whole structure has a strong slope.

Double combinations are sideways movements. To achieve a sideways look their X waves are usually deep and can also often be time consuming. The second structure in the double usually ends about the same level as the first, so that the whole structure takes up time and moves price sideways.

Here, Super Cycle wave (x) is relatively shallow. This indicates a double zigzag is most likely unfolding lower.

The bear market trend line may be expected to continue to provide resistance while the bear market for EURUSD remains intact.

WEEKLY CHART

EURUSD Weekly 2018
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This weekly chart focuses on the start of Super Cycle wave (y).

A zigzag for Super Cycle wave (y) would subdivide 5-3-5. Cycle wave a would subdivide as a five wave structure at primary degree.

Within cycle wave a, primary wave 1 should last several months. It would most likely be an impulse, and would most likely be incomplete.

Within primary wave 1, intermediate wave (1) looks like an almost complete five wave impulse. So far there are no adequate Fibonacci ratios at minor or minute degree within this wave count.

Within intermediate wave (1), minor wave 4 may be complete, remaining within the blue Elliott channel. If minor wave 4 is not over there and continues sideways or higher, then it may not move into minor wave 1 price territory above 1.21545.

When intermediate wave (1) could be seen as a complete five wave impulse with a new low, then the invalidation point must move up to its start at 1.25556. A larger correction would then be expected for intermediate wave (2), which may not move beyond the start of intermediate wave (1).

DAILY CHART

EURUSD Daily 2018
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Minor wave 2 was a single zigzag. Minor wave 4 exhibits alternation as an expanded flat. There is reasonable proportion between these two corrections, giving the wave count the right look at higher time frames.

A target is calculated for the end of minor wave 5, which expects it to exhibit the most common Fibonacci ratio to minor wave 1.

Within minor wave 5, no second wave correction may move beyond the start of its first wave above 1.17908. This allows for the possibility that minute wave ii may not be over and may move higher.

The target is expected to be met in one or a very few more weeks.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

EURUSD Daily 2018
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A symmetrical triangle may be unfolding (this is too time consuming to be considered a pennant pattern). Breakouts from symmetrical triangles may be in either direction. During the formation volume is strongest for a downwards day suggesting a downwards breakout may be more likely than upwards.

If price breaks out of the triangle on a day with support from volume, then expect the next trend to continue for about the same distance from the breakout point as the widest part of the triangle, which is 342 pips.

The prior downwards trend reached very extreme. The symmetrical triangle has allowed extreme conditions to be relieved; there is again room for a trend to develop.

Currently, this market is consolidating. Watch the triangle trend lines carefully for a breakout.

VOLUME ANALYSIS

EURUSD Daily 2018
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Volume and On Balance Volume suggest more support for downwards movement than upwards. The next movement out of the symmetrical triangle looks more likely to be downwards.

This analysis is published @ 10:27 p.m. EST.

Trading Room – 21st February, 2017

EURGBP, EURUSD, Natural Gas, Public Analysis, Trading Room, USDJPY

Today’s Trading Room looks at NGas, EURUSD, USDJPY and EURGBP.

To learn what the Trading Room is about see first Trading Room analysis here.

Trading Room will focus on classic technical analysis. Elliott wave analysis will be for support and for targets / invalidation points.

NGas

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

NGas Chart Daily 2017
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Natural Gas continues lower as the last analysis expected. Today’s strong volume spike may be a selling climax. In the short term, it may be followed by a small consolidation before price may continue lower.

For the very short term, if price breaks above the steeply sloping rose trend line, then look out for a deeper correction. Expect price to fall to next support at 2.55 while price remains below that line.

This trend is not yet extreme and there is no divergence yet between price and RSI to indicate weakness.

ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS

MAIN WAVE COUNT – WEEKLY CHART

NGas Chart Weekly 2017
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This wave count expects Natural Gas is in a new bear market to last one to several years.

MAIN WAVE COUNT – DAILY CHART

NGas Chart Daily 2017
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If a deeper correction does develop here after the selling climax, then it may be a primary degree fourth wave that may last a Fibonacci 13 or 21 days. First, the rose trend line on the TA chart above must be breached to indicate primary 3 is over. So far it is less than 1.618 the length of primary wave 1, so it is likely to continue further.

ALTERNATE WAVE COUNT – WEEKLY CHART

NGas Chart Weekly 2017
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Downwards movement from the last high may be primary wave B coming to an end as a very common expanded flat correction.

ALTERNATE WAVE COUNT – DAILY CHART

NGas Chart Daily 2017
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Minor wave 3 has only just broken below the lower edge of the base channel. This is how a third wave should behave. The selling climax of the 21st of February may be followed by a brief shallow correction before price continues lower to complete minor wave 3. Minor wave 4 may not move into minor wave 1 price territory.

Both Elliott wave counts expect Natural Gas to continue lower from here at least to make a new low below 2.549. That has not happened yet.

USDJPY

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

USDJPY Chart Daily 2017
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I have published this pair often in Trading Room. That is because I consider it to be a good opportunity at this time. The idea of Trading Room is to look for markets that are trending and find entry points to join the trend in order to have a wider range of opportunities to profit from.

This is my favourite trade set up: a breach of a trend line followed by a back test of support or resistance. USDJPY has done this with the blue trend line.

The risk with this set up is that the trend line is too steep and not often tested, so price may break back below it. The risk does not at this stage look to be high, but it must be acknowledged.

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ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS

USDJPY Chart Daily 2017
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This market is behaving as expected so far.

EURUSD

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

EURUSD Chart Daily 2017
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Last analysis of this pair expected a bounce to unfold after the candlestick of the 15th of February showed a bullish long lower wick. This was followed by a strong upwards day, and now a strong downwards day.

This is not correctly a bearish reversal pattern; the red candlestick for the 17th of February does not engulf the green candlestick for the 16th of February. However, it is still a strong downwards day and is bearish. Price may now be finding some resistance at the Fibonacci 13 day moving average and the mid line of Bollinger Bands.

ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS

EURUSD Chart Daily 2017
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On Balance Volume remains bearish. A purple resistance line is added. The last test is another small bearish signal.

EURGBP

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

EURGBP Chart Daily 2017
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This pair is presented in response to a member’s request. While the Elliott wave count is bearish, this classic analysis is not so much.

The last two upwards trends reached extreme. Since the high on the 16th of January downwards movement has brought ADX down from extreme. There is again room for a trend to develop.

This market currently looks range bound. Resistance is about 0.8650 and support is about 0.8450. The bottom line is a breakout would be required before any confidence may be had that this market is trending.

ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS

MONTHLY CHART

EURGBP Chart Monthly 2017
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The large downwards wave labelled Super Cycle wave (II) will not fit as a five wave structure. It will only fit as a three. This may be the end of the bear market.

The upwards wave labelled cycle wave I looks like a very good five wave impulse. It should be expected to reasonably be followed by a three wave down movement for a second wave correction, which is most likely to end close to the 0.618 Fibonacci ratio.

DAILY CHART

EURGBP Chart Daily 2017
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C has not yet moved beyond the end of A to avoid a truncation. The target has a good probability.

While classic analysis is not very bearish, this Elliott wave count is.

Use the lilac line for resistance.

Volume analysis:

The strong volume for the last session of the 21st of February supports this wave count. The fall in price is supported by volume here as a third wave should be.

On Balance Volume is giving no signal, either bullish or bearish.

DISCLAIMER

As always, it is essential that anyone using this analysis for trading advice manages risk carefully. Follow my two Golden Rules:

1. Always use a stop.

2. Never invest more than 1-5% of equity on any one trade.

Trading is about probabilities, not certainties. Failure to follow my two Golden Rules of trading indicates failure to manage risk.

Accept that this analysis may be wrong. It is impossible for any analyst to predict with certainty what a market will do next.

This analysis is published @ 12:10 a.m. EST on 22nd February, 2017.

The Trading Room – 17th February, 2017

Copper, EURUSD, Public Analysis, Trading Room, USDJPY

Today’s Trading Room looks at USDJPY, EURUSD and Copper.

To learn what the Trading Room is about see first Trading Room analysis here.

Trading Room will focus on classic technical analysis. Elliott wave analysis will be for support and for targets / invalidation points.

USDJPY

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

USDJPY Chart Daily 2017
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A pullback within the new upwards trend may offer an opportunity to join the trend when it is done. However, this is still very early stages; ADX does not yet indicate a new upwards trend. This is a lagging indicator; it is based upon a 14 day average.

Price may find support here at the blue trend line.

Caution: the last three daily candlesticks give a reversal signal, an Evening Doji Star pattern. This indicates a change from up to either down or sideways.

ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS

USDJPY Chart Daily 2017
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This market is behaving as expected so far. Elliott wave targets may be used as profit targets.

HOURLY CHART

USDJPY Chart Daily 2017
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At this stage, expect a 0.618 retracement of the prior upwards wave.

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EURUSD

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

EURUSD Chart Daily 2017
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Overall, this chart looks bearish. When markets trend downwards, corrections offer an opportunity to join the trend. In this case, the long lower wick and green candlestick today are slightly bullish. A bounce may be unfolding within a downwards trend here.

ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS

EURUSD Chart Daily 2017
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A deeper bounce may find resistance at the lower edge of the best fit yellow channel. On Balance Volume remains bearish.

HOURLY CHART

EURUSD Chart Daily 2017
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Price has breached a support line, but this line is very steep and does not offer good technical significance. Price may yet move higher to the 0.618 Fibonacci ratio before turning. Watch this closely over the next 24 hours. If price begins to move down and away strongly, then the next wave down may be underway.

Copper

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

Copper Chart Daily 2017
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Price is finding support about the short term Fibonacci 13 day moving average. If a full daily candlestick can print below this average, it would offer a little confidence in a trend change.

Upwards movement shows weakness: divergence with RSI, flat to declining ATR, and contracted Bollinger Bands.

However, there is as yet no indication nor confirmation of a trend change from up to down. Watch On Balance Volume closely over the next few days; a breakout there may indicate the next direction for price.

ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS

USDJPY Chart Daily 2017
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If the triangle labelled primary wave X is correct, then this upwards movement may not be a developing impulse, so it must be corrective. Triangles may not be a sole corrective structure within a second wave.

This upwards movement fits as a completed double zigzag. This may be a large counter trend movement within a bigger downwards trend.

If price prints a full daily candlestick below the lilac support line, then the next wave down may have begun.

MONTHLY CHART

USDJPY Chart Daily 2017
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Watch the green resistance line (copied over to the daily chart, both on a semi-log scale). If price prints at least one full daily (and preferably weekly) candlestick above that trend line, then expect more upwards movement. If that happens, then my Elliott wave count above would be wrong.

DISCLAIMER

As always, it is essential that anyone using this analysis for trading advice manages risk carefully. Follow my two Golden Rules:

1. Always use a stop.

2. Never invest more than 1-5% of equity on any one trade.

Trading is about probabilities, not certainties. Failure to follow my two Golden Rules of trading indicates failure to manage risk.

Accept that this analysis may be wrong. It is impossible for any analyst to predict with certainty what a market will do next.

This analysis is published @ 03:46 a.m. EST.

The Trading Room – 13th February, 2017

EURUSD, NZDUSD, Public Analysis, Trading Room, US Oil, USD Index, USDJPY

Today’s Trading Room looks at USDJPY, USD Index, NZDUSD, EURUSD and US Oil (by popular demand).

To learn what the Trading Room is about see last Trading Room analysis here.

USDJPY

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

USDJPY Chart Daily 2017
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For the long term, assume the trend remains up until proven otherwise. The long term 200 day moving average still has a positive slope, and the short and mid term averages are still above it.

For the mid term, price has seen a relatively deep pullback. The question will be: Is this over and will the upwards trend resume?

Price is at support just above 111 (horizontal support and resistance lines are drawn after looking back 3 years). Resistance is just above 114 and next about 116.

There is some bullish divergence with RSI, but RSI did not reach oversold for this pullback.

The risk here is that the pullback may move lower and RSI may develop double divergence with price before price turns up.

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ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS

USDJPY Chart Daily 2017
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This wave count has excellent alternation and Fibonacci ratios. There are also some close Fibonacci durations for waves.

If intermediate wave (4) moves lower, it should find strong support at the lower edge of the best fit channel. Double zigzags are reasonably common structures. Triple zigzags (labelled W-X-Y-X-Z) are very rare. If intermediate (4) is correctly labelled as a double zigzag, then the probability that it is over here is very high.

VOLUME ANALYSIS

USDJPY Chart Daily 2017
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Volume increased during the middle portion of the pullback, and now at the last low volume declined as price fell; the market fell of its own weight. This points to a tired trend. Price certainly could move lower here, but the probability of a low in place has slightly increased.

On Balance Volume is at support. If it breaks below the yellow line, that would be a bearish signal.

USD INDEX

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

USD Chart Daily 2017
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Price has moved upwards since last analysis of this market.

The long term trend should be assumed to remain upwards until proven otherwise. This downwards movement should be assumed to be a pullback within a larger upwards trend.

Looking back at price behaviour in the last upwards wave from the left of this chart: price starts out slowly with choppy movement, generally trending, and it is not until the middle of the movement that Bollinger Bands widen and ATR shows a good increase. Then the trend quickly became extreme, yet price continued upwards while ADX steadily declined from about 45. So trends for this market can remain very extreme for long periods of time.

The current situation looks similar to that back in September 2016: ATR is declining as price moves up, Bollinger Bands are contracting, ADX is low and below both directional lines, and RSI is neutral. In the current day, Stochastics is also returning from oversold and exhibits single bullish divergence at last lows.

It is looking like USD index may be in the very early stages of the next wave upwards.

Unfortunately, neither BarChart nor Stockcharts provide volume data for the USD Index, so no volume analysis can be done.

ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS

USD Chart Daily 2017
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The structure of intermediate wave (3) and of primary wave 5 is incomplete. Price has found support and bounced up off the best fit channel. The short term yellow resistance line is breached. It is looking increasingly likely that USD index is beginning the next wave up.

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NZDUSD

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

NZDUSD Chart Daily 2017
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Since last analysis of this pair, which was very bearish, price has fallen and closed below the short term Fibonacci 13 day moving average. The long, red daily candlesticks look bearish, and the longer upper wicks on the first two are bearish.

RSI is now neutral and Stochastics is returning from overbought. There is room for this wave down to continue.

ADX was extreme. It has a long way down to go before it would again indicate a trend.

ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS + VOLUME ANALYSIS

NZDUSD Chart Daily 2017
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The green support line has been fully breached.

The structure here is seen as a leading expanding diagonal. The fifth wave of minute wave v must be longer than minute wave iii to meet the rule regarding wave lengths for expanding diagonals. This gives the minimum target calculation.

A trend line is drawn about On Balance Volume, which has been tested at least three times before and is long held. It is now breached and OBV is coming up for a back test of resistance. If this line holds, it would be strengthened and more confidence would be had that price has turned.

The three red daily candlesticks in last week saw increasing volume. This supports downwards movement and adds confidence in a trend change here.

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EURUSD

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

EURUSD Chart Daily 2017
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Support and resistance lines are added this week. Look for support next at 1.055.

This pair is not as clearly bearish as NZDUSD, but it does look like they may be turning downwards together. Look out for Bollinger Bands to widen as volatility returns to this market.

Stochastics is returning from overbought after exhibiting divergence there. If it reaches oversold while price reaches support, then this market will be carefully analysed for any weakness in downwards movement.

ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS + VOLUME ANALYSIS

EURUSD Chart Daily 2017
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On Balance Volume remains bearish. A back test of resistance for both yellow trend lines has happened and OBV has turned down from both giving bearish signals.

The best fit channel has been breached. A one day throw back occurred right after the breach, but price may still curve up and around for a longer back test of resistance. That is the risk here to short positions.

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US Oil

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

USOil Chart Daily 2017
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US Oil entered a consolidation back in December 2016. Since then price has been fluctuating with typically choppy movement from resistance to support and back again. Resistance is about 54.15 to 54.35 and support is about 52.15 to as low as 50.70. During this long consolidation, it is now two upwards days that have strongest volume suggesting an upwards breakout is more likely than downwards.

On Balance Volume has last week given a strong bullish signal.

Prepare for an upwards breakout. This may happen this week.

A classic analysis target would expect price to travel at least the distance of the widest part of the consolidation after a breakout. That would expect a movement of about 4.53.

ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS

USOil Chart Daily 2017
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The Elliott wave analysis is overall very bearish for US Oil. This is an alternate wave count that is published here because it aligns with the classic technical analysis today.

This wave count expects essentially that any upwards breakout may be false and short lived.

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DISCLAIMER

As always, it is essential that anyone using this analysis for trading advice manages risk carefully. Follow my two Golden Rules:

1. Always use a stop.

2. Never invest more than 1-5% of equity on any one trade.

Trading is about probabilities, not certainties. Failure to follow my two Golden Rules of trading indicates failure to manage risk.

Accept that this analysis may be wrong. It is impossible for any analyst to predict with certainty what a market will do next.

This analysis is published @ 06:27 p.m. EST on 12th February, 2017.

The Trading Room – 8th February, 2017

EURUSD, GDX, NZDUSD, Public Analysis, Trading Room, USD Index

Introduction:

The Trading Room is a new idea that I want to test and develop over the next few months.

I find myself spending a lot of time writing and publishing analysis of Gold and the S&P500 (over at Elliott Wave Stock Market) when those markets are quiet and range bound and offer no good trading opportunities. This focus on inactive markets takes focus away from markets that are trending and do offer good trading opportunities.

What if the focus was on finding good trading opportunities over a range of markets rather than daily analysis of specific markets? What if the Trading Room can be the platform for publishing these good trading opportunities?

Therefore, this Trading Room approach will look over a range of markets to identify any possible trading set ups which may unfold now or over the next few days, and the focus will be on trading set ups and not on teaching and learning Elliott wave.

Analysis will be brief and to the point.

As always, it is essential that anyone using this analysis for trading advice manages risk carefully. Follow my two Golden Rules:

1. Always use a stop.

2. Never invest more than 1-5% of equity on any one trade.

Trading is about probabilities, not certainties. Failure to follow my two Golden Rules of trading indicates failure to manage risk.

Today’s Trading Room focuses on NZDUSD, EURUSD, USD, and GDX:

EURUSD

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

EURUSD Chart Daily 2017
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So far upwards movement should be assumed to be a counter trend movement, until proven otherwise. The prior wave down put ADX into extreme and upwards movement from the 3rd of January has brought ADX back down from extreme. There is again room for a trend to develop.

Single divergence with Stochastics on its own is not enough to indicate a high in place. A breach of a support line should be seen before entering short.

Stockcharts do not offer volume data for currencies, so this is analysed below with BarChart data.

ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS + VOLUME ANALYSIS

EURUSD Chart Daily 2017
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The best fit channel is slightly adjusted to be more conservative than the last published chart for EURUSD. If price can print a full daily candlestick below the lower edge of the yellow channel, that would offer further confidence in a trend change. When that trend line is breached, then it should offer resistance.

Stops may be set a little above the trend line offering a low risk high reward opportunity. Do not set stops too close to the line; allow the market room to move. Sometimes trend lines are overshot and this trend line is not perfect.

On Balance Volume has confidently breached a horizontal support line which offers strong technical significance. A retest of resistance at that line shows it holds. This is a strong bearish signal.

NZDUSD

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

NZDUSD Chart Daily 2017
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Classic technical analysis of this pair is very bearish. The long upper wick on this last daily candlestick is bearish. This trend is extreme; it will end sooner rather than later.

ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS + VOLUME ANALYSIS

NZDUSD Chart Daily 2017
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On Balance Volume has no trend line. Any trend line drawn would have too steep a slope to have reasonable technical significance.

If an expanding diagonal is unfolding, then minute iv must be either over now or very close indeed. There is almost no room left for it to move.

I have been analysing NZDUSD (because I’m a Kiwi) for years using Elliott wave and I will note that NZDUSD rarely offers good looking Elliott wave structures. Therefore, I place more weight in classic analysis of this pair than Elliott wave analysis. The Elliott wave analysis is supplementary.

I will wait for the green support line to be fully breached before going short here.

USD INDEX

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

USD Chart Daily 2017
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There is not enough bullish indication here to go long yet. Upwards movement on this chart is a clear trend and downwards movement is choppy and overlapping, so downwards movement looks more like a counter trend movement. If that conclusion is correct, then USD should break out upwards.

The larger trend at the monthly chart level remains up and the 200 day moving average still has a positive slope.

ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS

USD Chart Daily 2017
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Neither Stockcharts nor BarChart have volume data.

The short term yellow resistance line has been breached. However, the long upper wicks on the last two daily candlesticks gives some cause for concern.

Price may be bouncing up from the lower edge of the best fit channel. With another upwards day moving further away from the trend line, a long position may be entered. A stop may be set just below the last low.

GDX

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

GDX Chart Daily 2017
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Next resistance is at 26.0.

This chart is provided today mostly for members of Elliott Wave Gold and not because I see a trading set up here, because I don’t. (That doesn’t mean one does not exist, only that I don’t see it today).

Going long here risks entering at the end of the trend. ADX is nearing extreme and price has closed above the upper edge of Bollinger Bands now for the last four sessions.

Going short here is trying to pick a top. Before going short at least two of the following should be seen: a bearish candlestick pattern, a break of support by On Balance Volume, divergence with price from RSI while overbought, price to move below the short term 13 day moving average.

This analysis is published @ 02:59 a.m. EST.

EURUSD Elliott Wave Technical Analysis – 25th January, 2017

EURUSD, Public Analysis

Last analysis of this pair was in July 2016. That analysis expected lower movement, which did happen in the long term, but the high was not seen until a few weeks later in August.

ELLIOTT WAVE ANALYSIS

MONTHLY CHART

EURUSD Monthly 2017
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The bigger picture expects the Euro to continue its overall downwards trajectory.

A large zigzag looks like it is unfolding downwards. If the triangle labelled cycle wave b is correct, then this downwards wave cannot be anything other than a zigzag. The triangle may not be labelled as a second wave correction within an impulse, because a second wave may not subdivide with a triangle as its sole corrective structure.

Cycle wave c must subdivide as a five wave structure. It looks like it is unfolding as an impulse.

Primary waves 1 and 2 are complete within the impulse. The target for primary wave 3 expects it to exhibit the most common Fibonacci ratio to primary wave 1.

Primary wave 3 may only subdivide as a simple impulse. The structure of primary waves 2 and 3 can be seen on the weekly chart below.

The maroon channel is drawn as a best fit, and it is important. Draw the first trend line from the end of cycle wave b to the highs within primary wave 3 (better shown on the weekly chart below). The upper edge of this channel is where price is finding strong resistance, with one overshoot for the price shock of the 9th November, 2016.

WEEKLY CHART

EURUSD Weekly 2017
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Primary wave 2 subdivides as a double zigzag. The second zigzag in the double deepened the correction achieving its purpose. However, this structure has mostly a sideways look.

Within intermediate wave (3), there is inadequate alternation in structure between the corrections of minor waves 2 and 4 because both subdivide as expanded flats. But there is alternation in duration and depth: minor wave 2 is deep at 0.75 and longer lasting at 20 weeks while minor wave 4 is shallow at 0.46 and more brief at 2 weeks. The alternation is within the middle: minor wave 2 has a time consuming B wave while minor wave 4 has a brief B wave. Minor wave 4 does not overlap minor wave 1 price territory. All rules are met.

Intermediate wave (4) may end if price again comes up to touch the upper maroon trend line. A mid line is added that is also proving useful for temporary support and resistance.

Intermediate wave (4) may end within the price territory of minor wave 4, one degree lower.

Intermediate wave (4) may not move into intermediate wave (1) price territory above 1.10972.

The daily chart below shows all movement from the end of intermediate wave (2).

DAILY CHART

EURUSD Daily 2017
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Intermediate wave (3) may be a complete impulse.

Minor wave A subdivides as a three within intermediate wave (4). Minor wave B is a quick zigzag and is a 1.04 length of minor wave A, indicating a regular flat.

The target for intermediate wave (4) to end may see it fall slightly short of the maroon trend line. The target expects minor wave C to exhibit an uncommon ratio between A and C waves within a regular flat. Regular flats are usually sideways structures and this one looks more like an expanded flat.

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

EURUSD Daily 2016
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This pair has been sitting along the upper range of Bollinger Bands now for several days. This is common during its trends, so this does not indicate an end to upwards movement here. The length of time is a warning though that the upwards trend is nearing its end.

EURUSD tends to find resistance or support about the Fibonacci 13 day moving average during its trends. If a full daily candlestick prints below this line, then it would be an indication the upwards trend may be over.

At this stage, there is no divergence between price and RSI at highs nor between price and Stochastics at highs. There is room for upwards movement to continue. RSI is not overbought.

ADX today indicates an upwards trend in place: the ADX line is above 15 and rising, and the +DX line is above the -DX line. The trend is young; the ADX line is below both directional lines.

ATR is flat to declining as price moves higher in choppy overlapping movement. This upwards movement looks like a counter trend movement within a larger downwards trend.

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