The Euro is grinding its way higher and may continue to do so until it reaches a pair of trend-lines not far ahead. GBP volatility is diminishing and with it some technical formations are coming to light not only versus USD but a couple of other currencies, too. Gold is pressing down on descending wedge support and may soon be ready for a breakdown.
Technical Highlights:
- EURUSD trading up towards t-line resistance
- GBP-pairs working towards breakouts
- Gold price is trading at bottom of wedge formation
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EURUSD trading up towards t-line resistance
The Euro continues to grind its way higher, but that may soon draw to an end if recent history has anything to say about it. Running lower are a pair of trend-lines that could soon swing EURUSD back lower. Lines from February and September 2018 are both near 11350, keep an eye out for bearish price action for signs another drop will ensue.
EURUSD Daily Chart (t-lines coming down)

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GBP-pairs working towards breakouts
GBPUSD continues to work its way towards the apex of a descending wedge, and with that a breakout appears to be very near. A break through the top of bottom-side of the formation is needed as confirmation. In either event, a 300-point or larger move could quickly develop.
GBPUSD Daily Chart (wedge near breakout)

Find out where our analysts see GBP heading in the coming weeks based on both fundamental and technical factors – Q2 GBP Forecast
GBPAUD is also forming a wedge, of the falling variety. Typically, in an uptrend this is considered bullish, but we can’t rule out a rush of sellers coming in, either. A top-side breakout could lead to the 18800s to begin with, while a shot lower quickly have price hitting 17900 or worse.
GBPAUD Daily Chart (falling wedge)

GBPNZD is consolidating at towards the top of a range, which if broken may lead a solid surge higher. Generally, the trend is up along with other GBP-pairs, so this would make for the cleanest scenario, but sustained clearance above 19542 is needed before running with a bullish bias.
GBPNZD Daily Chart (range-break may be near)

Gold price is trading at bottom of wedge formation
Gold is pressing down on the bottom of a developing descending wedge and may soon be due to trade aggressively lower. There is trend support to also clear from August, but overall given the pattern it looks like the trend-line won’t hold. Shorts do need to be carefully here near-term as a bounce around 1280 could develop first before price breaks down.
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Gold Daily Chart (descending wedge support)

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---Written by Paul Robinson, Market Analyst
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