Dollar creeps a little higher to start the session

  • The ranges are still relatively narrow but the dollar is stretching its muscles

The dollar is leading gains now to start the session as we are seeing it gain to stretch out the narrow ranges so far on the day. EUR/USD is down 0.2% to 1.0140, though still stuck within a 30 pips range on the day. There are large expiries at 1.0150 that could be a bit of a magnet but as highlighted here, they hold little technical significance. The 1.0100 level is still the key support to be mindful about in the short-term before a trip back to parity.

Meanwhile, GBP/USD is down 0.3% to 1.2020 and is looking poised for a retest of support at 1.2000 next:

GBPUSD D1 16-08

The dollar is also seeing gains against the commodity currencies with USD/CAD keeping above 1.2900 and eyeing the resistance region around 1.2945-50 next. Then, AUD/USD is down 0.4% to test waters below 0.7000 currently:

AUSDUSD D1 16-08

A firm break below the figure level will keep sellers more poised to retest downside support from the 61.8 Fib retracement level at 0.6962 next.

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