EURUSD short-term setup may be developing
The EURUSD has charted a blue candlestick so far for today (still to complete). However, the candlesticks are in a general area of weakness between the lower blue and red bands. This positioning suggests that the EURUSD strength for today may be suspect. We consider the chart on the right, which is the short-term hourly chart. The R1 pivot is currently acting as resistance, and the stochastic has rolled over and is pointing down (black rectangle). If the EMAs cross bearishly (black ellipse), the R1 level may be a critical reaction level for the EURUSD. In this regard, the stochastic heading towards the 20- levels denotes that a bearish momentum may be present. If the EMAs develop angle and separation to the downside, the short-term traders will align with the longer-term daily zone of weakness.
Russell Shor
Senior Market Strategist
Russell Shor is a Senior Market Strategist at FXCM, having been promoted to the role in 2025 in recognition of his depth of insight and consistent delivery of high-impact market analysis. He originally joined FXCM in October 2017 as a Senior Market Specialist.
Russell holds an Honours Degree in Economics from the University of South Africa, is a certified FMVA®, and a full member of the Society of Technical Analysts (UK). With over 20 years of experience in financial markets, his work is renowned for its clarity, precision, and strategic value across asset classes.
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