The US Dollar continued trading strong against the Euro and Swiss Franc whereas traded flat against the Cable and the Aussie Dollar. Major trend is range bound between 73.40 and 81.40 where as the medium trend is bullish till 77.50 ranges are holding, though 81.40 ranges would act as formidable resistance. Historic congestion is seen in the ranges of 79.50-80.70-81.20.
The benchmark equity index of the Dow Jones is range bound between 11600 and 12300 with positive bias; 11600 ranges is expected to act as short-term support, only weekly close below 11600 would induce further sell off. Historic correlation between DX Vs DJIA is signifying USD bearishness in long-term, but if 81.40 is given away on weekly closing basis; long-term bottom would be posted in the USD.
NYMEX Feb Crude is currently trading at $98.60. Historic support is seen in the ranges of $90.80-$91.25 with $102.40 still pending in short-term.
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