EUR/USD. Technical analysis for the week of September 8–13

[Ben Graham]

Trend analysis (Fig. 1).

This week, from the level of 1.1718 (close of the last weekly candle), the market may start moving downward with a target of 1.1536 – the 38.2% retracement level (blue dotted line). Upon testing this level, the price may begin moving upward with a target of 1.1571 – the upper fractal (red dotted line).

Fig. 1 (weekly chart).

Comprehensive analysis:

• Indicator analysis – down;
• Fibonacci levels – down;
• Volumes – down;
• Candlestick analysis – down;
• Trend analysis – down;
• Bollinger Bands – down;
• Monthly chart – down.

Conclusion from comprehensive analysis: Downward movement.

Overall summary of the EUR/USD weekly candle calculation: The price will most likely have a downward tendency during the week, with the absence of the first upper shadow on the weekly black candle (Monday – down) and the presence of the second lower shadow (Friday – up).

Alternative scenario: From the level of 1.1718 (close of the last weekly candle), the pair may begin moving downward with a target of 1.1498 – the 85.4% retracement level (red dotted line). Upon testing this level, the price may then move upward with a target of 1.1536 – the 38.2% retracement level (blue dotted line).

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