Skip to content

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 69% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

FX levels to watch – EUR/USD, GBP/USD and USD/JPY

The dollar has been tentatively gaining ground, with EUR/USD and GBP/USD both losing ground in the short term. However, with the trend clearly defined, we are likely to see the dollar fall back once more soon enough.

Video poster image

EUR/USD falling below trendline and Fibonacci support

EUR/USD has been turning lower overnight, with the price selling off the back of a resolution to the US government shutdown.

That has taken us down past the confluence of the 76.4% retracement and ascending trendline support. The ability to maintain above the $1.2223 level is going to be key from here, with a fall below providing a somewhat more bearish outlook for the short term. Until then, the recent creation of higher highs and higher lows points towards a strong possibility of a move higher before long. 

EUR/USD chart

GBP/USD falls into near-term support

GBP/USD is moving lower, following the recent rise for the pair. This has brought the price into the previous high of $1.3943, which is certainly a notable support level worth watching out for.

This recent weakness is expected to be a short-term affair, with trendline support coming into play should we break below $1.3943. Whether we do see that deeper retracement or not, a bullish wider view remains unless the price falls below $1.3838.

GBP/USD chart

USD/JPY falling into key support

USD/JPY attempted to regain ground yesterday, yet with the Bank of Japan (BoJ) rate decision overnight, we have seen yen strength return.

This has started to drag the pair closer to the 76.4% retracement at the ¥110.50 support level. A break below there would point towards a potential resumption of the wider bearish trend, with ¥110.19 representing the key support level to break as confirmation. Until we fall past the 76.4%, there is a chance we could see buyers come in once more.

USD/JPY chart

This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Markets Limited. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. See full non-independent research disclaimer and quarterly summary.

Find articles by writer

This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Markets Limited and IG Markets South Africa Limited. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. International accounts are offered by IG Markets Limited in the UK (FCA Number 195355), a juristic representative of IG Markets South Africa Limited (FSP No 41393). South African residents are required to obtain the necessary tax clearance certificates in line with their foreign investment allowance and may not use credit or debit cards to fund their international account.