- September 26, 2024
- Posted By: james w
- Category: Market News
USDCHF Breaks From Lower Bollinger Band Support
The USD/CHF currency pair, commonly referred to as the “Swissie,” represents the exchange rate between the US Dollar (USD) and the Swiss Franc (CHF). This pair is influenced by global economic events and interest rate differentials between the US and Switzerland. Today’s market focus is on upcoming US economic data releases and Federal Reserve statements, which are expected to impact the USD. With US Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler due to speak about the economic outlook, traders are watching for any signs of hawkish policies that could support the USD. Additionally, key economic indicators like the GDP data and jobless claims are expected to provide a clearer picture of US economic health. If these releases come out stronger than forecast, the USD could see a bullish reaction, lifting USD/CHF higher. Meanwhile, the Swiss National Bank’s previous stance on maintaining strict monetary policies provides ongoing support to CHF, but attention remains on future SNB meetings for potential policy shifts.
Chart Notes:
• Chart time-zone is UTC (+03:00)
• Candles’ time-frame is 4h.
In the H4 USD/CHF chart, technical indicators support a bullish outlook. The price has shown a sharp upward trend with five consecutive bullish candles, bouncing from the lower Bollinger Band and approaching the upper band, which aligns slightly above the 0.786 Fibonacci retracement level. The current price lies between the 0.618 and 0.786 Fib levels, indicating that it is testing resistance. Bollinger Bands suggest expanding volatility, while the MACD histogram shows an increasing bullish momentum with the lines crossing into positive territory, signaling potential for further upside. Traders should monitor whether the price breaks above the upper Bollinger Band, which could signal continuation, or if it meets resistance near the 0.786 Fib level.
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