FX.co ★ #USDX Technical analysis for March 12, 2014

The Dollar index bulls are trying to create an important low and stage an upward reversal. Trend remains down in all time frames. Short-term resistance is found at 79.95 and short-term support is found at 79.40. The downward sloping wedge contains current prices and if we break above 80 this bullish wedge could give us 80.55 as a target.

Important intermediate-term resistance is found at 80.40-50. Intermediate term support is at 79. If not short, we would prefer to be neutral and wait for the next signal to be given before opening a position.

The daily chart confirms that trend is down in all time frames. Trend lines have negative slopes. The index continues to make lower lows and lower highs. The Ichimoku cloud is above the index. All signs are bearish. To change to bullish, the index will need to break above 80.70 on a daily basis.