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US Dollar Index technical analysis: DXY on the back foot ahead of the FOMC

  • The Greenback is losing steam ahead of the FOMC at 18:00 GMT.  
  • The level to beat for sellers is the 98.20 support.  
 

DXY daily chart

 
 
DXY (US Dollar Index) is trading in a bull trend above the main daily simple moving averages (DSMAs). The Greenback has been trading in a range in the last two weeks. Traders will be watching the FOMC closely for fresh directional clues. The market has already priced in a 25 bps rate cut.
 

DXY four-hour chart

 
DXY is trading below the 50/100 SMAs, suggesting a consolidation in the medium term. If sellers overcome the 98.20 support, the market can decline towards the 97.60 and 97.20 swing lows.

DXY 30-minute chart

 
DXY is trading below the main SMAs, suggesting a bearish bias in the near term. Immediate resistances are  at the 98.42 and 98.55 price levels.  

Additional key levels

 

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