EUR/USD technicals

Source: www.forexlive.com

Not much in the way of support until the 20-day MA at 1.3890 but it is the previous low at 1.3800 and the 38.2% retracement at 1.3780 which provide the stronger base. Resistance levels are also scarce until 1.4050/65, a prior high/low pivot level.


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