CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

15 April

MARKET NEWS SUMMARY

U.S. dollar index (USDX)

US Dollar Index Graph candle for 15 April 2022

The U.S. dollar index traded up yesterday amid positive sales data. However, the index gained nearly 1% touching the resistance of 100.4. Technical indicators show a slight retreat in the value towards the level of 100 but retain the strong uptrend later.

PIVOT POINT: 100.40

 S1S2S3
SUPPORT100.25100.1099.70
 R1R2R3
RESISTANCE100.60100.75101.10

Euro (EURUSD)

Euro graph candle for 15 April 2022

The Euro traded lower yesterday as the U.S. dollar rose. The common currency shed around 1%, reaching its lowest in two years at 1.0757. Technically, the EURUSD pair remains inside the downward channel started in January 2021, and it is not showing any signs of breaking out anytime soon. Technical indicators are moving flat on the daily chart while signaling a further drop in the daily time frame.

PIVOT POINT: 1.0815

 S1S2S3
SUPPORT1.07751.07501.0600
 R1R2R3
RESISTANCE1.08301.08551.1080

Japanese Yen (USDJPY)

Japanese yen Graph candle for 15 April 2022

The Japanese currency fell 0.5% to 126.56 per dollar to extend a 20-year low as the yield gap is widening. The USDJPY pair is not finding strong resistance after breaking the level of 125. MACD shows further advancement, likewise, the RSI shows that the pair is overbought but it signals a further increase as the signal line is flattening.

PIVOT POINT: 126.50

 S1S2S3
SUPPORT126.70127.10127.80
 R1R2R3
RESISTANCE126.00125.30124.35

Bitcoin (BTCUSD)

Bitcoin graph candle for 15 April 2022

Crypto leading coin is moving horizontally between 39,600 and 40,200.  Although these levels are light support and resistance, it is not likely that Bitcoin will break out of this channel during today’s trades. However, technical indicators are indifferent.

PIVOT POINT: 40,100

 S1S2S3
SUPPORT39,60039,30039,170
 R1R2R3
RESISTANCE40,20040,45040,870