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Euro’s Gains Proves Fed Hike Anticipated

The Euro has gained on the heels of the interest rate hike via the U.S Federal Reserve. The Euro/ USD forex pair has provided a consistent range since January.

Euro Entrenched Solidly in Range

The Euro has climbed upon the interest rate hike from the U.S Federal Reserve, and the central bank’s pronouncement it intends to maintain a proactive stance while taking economic data into account as it develops.

EUR/USD 4H Chart
EUR/USD 4H Chart

The Euro is near 1.2360 and is entrenched solidly within its mid-term range, with resistance around the 1.2425 level and support near 1.2240 versus the U.S Dollar.

Consistent Channel since January for Euro

The ability of the Euro to gain after an interest rate hike from the States implies the move by the Fed was widely anticipated and already digested within forex.

EUR/USD Daily Chart
EUR/USD Daily Chart

A look at a long-term chart for the Euro/ U.S Dollar shows a strong channel for the forex pair has existed since early January, and we believe it will continue to prove a relatively consistent range.

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In the short term, we believe the Euro could be positive. The mid-term and Long term we are unbiased.

Yaron Mazor is a senior analyst at SuperTraderTV.

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This article was originally posted on FX Empire

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