U.S. Dollar Index gained ground as traders reacted to the better-than-expected JOLTs Job Openings report. The report indicated that JOLTs Job Openings increased from 7.20 million in March to 7.39 million in April, compared to analyst forecast of 7.10 million.
If U.S. Dollar Index settles back above the 50 MA at 99.32, it will move towards the nearest resistance level, which is located in the 100.20 – 100.40 range.
EUR/USD pulled back as traders focused on inflation reports from the EU. Inflation Rate decreased from 2.2% in April to 1.9% in May, compared to analyst forecast of 2%.
A move below the 50 MA at 1.1351 will push EUR/USD towards the support level at 1.1275 – 1.1290.
GBP/USD pulled back towards the 50 MA at 1.3502 after an unsuccessful attempt to settle above the 1.3550 level.
If GBP/USD declines below the 1.3502 level, it will move towards the nearest support at 1.3420 – 1.3440.
USD/CAD is mostly flat as traders wait for additional catalysts. Other commodity-related currencies are moving lower in today’s trading session.
If USD/CAD climbs above the 1.3750 level, it will head towards the resistance level at 1.3800 – 1.3820.
USD/JPY found support near the 143.00 level and is trying to settle back above the resistance at 143.50 – 144.00. Rising Treasury yields provide additional support to the American currency.
If USD/JPY manages to settle above 144.00, it will head towards the 146.00 level. A move above this level will open the way to the test of the resistance at 147.50 – 148.00. RSI is in the moderate territory, and there is plenty of room to gain additional upside momentum in the near term.
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Vladimir is an independent trader, with over 18 years of experience in the financial markets. His expertise spans a wide range of instruments like stocks, futures, forex, indices, and commodities, forecasting both long-term and short-term market movements.