Weekly Technical Analysis
Weekly Technical Analysis
Technical Analysis Weekly
Start your week by identifying the key price levels and trends.
The SpreadEx Research team has analysed the most popular markets, including stocks, indices, commodities & forex.
NOTE: These charts use the ‘Pro Trading Tools’ available on the SpreadEx trading platform. To use them, log in to your SpreadEx Financials Account and click ‘Technical’ from the menu on any chart.
WEEK COMMENCING 20th JANUARY 2025
Summary
| Instrument | Trend | Phase | Price | VWAP (20) | Support | Resistance | RSI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany 40 | Bullish | Impulsive | 20916 | 20265 | 19535 | 20995 | 78 |
| UK 100 | Bullish | Impulsive | 8517 | 8266 | 8022 | 8500 | 75 |
| Wall Street | Bullish | Correction | 43,520 | 42,633 | 41,720 | 43,600 | 60 |
| Brent Crude | Bullish | Impulsive | 7959 | 7753 | 7250 | 8256 | 61 |
| Gold | Neutral | Consolidation | 2711 | 2661 | 2596 | 2727 | 62 |
| EUR/USD | Bearish | Impulsive | 1.0319 | 1.0310 | 1.0216 | 1.0417 | 46 |
| GBP/USD | Bearish | Impulsive | 1.2199 | 1.2352 | 1.2066 | 1.2637 | 33 |
| USD/JPY | Bullish | Correction | 156.38 | 157.33 | 155.03 | 158.81 | 48 |
*KEY
Trend is set by the slope of the VWAP over 50 periods
Phase is determined by the current price relative to the VWAP (20) level (above or below)
Support & Resistance are set by the StdDev #2 Lower and Upper respectively.
Momentum is determined by the RSI level (70 as overbought and under 30 as oversold).
Analysis
Germany 40
The Germany 40 is in a robust bullish impulsive phase, trading at 20,916, significantly above the VWAP (20) level of 20,265. Key support is established at 19,535, with resistance at 20,995. With the RSI soaring at 78, the market is approaching overbought conditions, underscoring strong upward momentum.
UK 100
The UK 100 has made a major breakout with a bullish and impulsive tone, currently trading at 8,517, comfortably above its VWAP (20) of 8,266. The support level is defined at 8,022, while immediate resistance lies at 8,500. The RSI of 75 signals bullish momentum, affirming the prevailing trend.
Wall Street
Wall Street’s bullish trend looks like it could be about to resume after a long correction. Trading at 43,520, the price is above the VWAP (20) of 42,633. Support is noted at 41,720, while resistance is placed at 43,600. With the RSI at 60, the correction could provide a setup for continued bullish momentum.
Brent Crude
Brent Crude’s bullish impulsive movement persists as it trades at 7959, comfortably above its VWAP (20) of 7753. Support is set at 7250, while resistance is capped at 8,256. The RSI at 61 indicates firm momentum, albeit down from overbought territory.
Gold
Gold’s neutral consolidation phase is just about intact after a bullish push, with prices at 2,711, marginally above its VWAP (20) of 2,661. Support is seen at 2,596, and resistance is nearby at 2,727. The RSI at 62 suggests balanced conditions, with a slight tilt toward bullish activity.
EUR/USD
EUR/USD remains in a bearish impulsive phase, trading at 1.0319, just below its VWAP (20) of 1.0310. Support is identified at 1.0216, while resistance is noted at 1.0417. The RSI at 46 reflects continued bearish momentum without immediate oversold conditions.
GBP/USD
GBP/USD is entrenched in a sharp bearish impulsive move, trading at 1.2199, well beneath its VWAP (20) of 1.2352. Support is established at 1.2066, with resistance higher at 1.2637. With the RSI at 33, the pair is nearing oversold levels, hinting at potential consolidation coming next.
USD/JPY
USD/JPY is in a bullish correction, trading at 156.38, slightly below its VWAP (20) of 157.33. Support is anchored at 155.03, and resistance is positioned at 158.81. The RSI at 48 denotes neutral momentum, aligning with its corrective phase.
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