FX.co ★ Daily analysis of USDX for December 20, 2016

On Monday USDX was supported by the 102.56 level - a strong demand zone across the board which should help to boost buyers in coming days ahead of Christmas. The next key resistance is still placed at the 103.98 level. If the index plunges below the 102.56 mark, it can reach the support area of 101.40, which is below the 200 SMA on the H1 chart.

H1 chart's resistance levels: 103.98 / 104.69

H1 chart's support levels: 102.56 / 101.40

Trading recommendations for today: Based on the H1 chart, place buy (long) orders only if the USD index breaks with a bullish candlestick; the resistance level is at 103.98, take profit is at 104.69 and stop loss is at 103.26.