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Forex Market Post-Market Review

May 18, 202609:15 PM LocalReal-Time Market Data
EUR/USD
1.16564
-0.05%
GBP/USD
1.34327
+0.31%
USD/JPY
158.798
+0.26%
AUD/USD
0.71664
-0.66%
USD/CAD
1.37360
+0.09%
USD/CHF
0.78388
-0.04%
Volatility Index — CBOE VIX
17.8% Moderate
EUR/USD
Bearish
1.16564
-0.05%
Intraday
Neutral
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (40.8)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
TAE Institutional Signal
SHORTGrade: FScore: 0%
Entry Zone1.16214 – 1.17535
Stop Loss1.20721
TP 11.10750
TP 21.00000
TP 31.05335
Risk : Reward1 : 1.6
Analyst Summary
Sellers have pushed through the 20-day average (1.17), signaling a deterioration in near-term structure. The 41 RSI keeps the momentum profile in bear territory. Rallies are selling opportunities until the 50-line is recaptured. The MACD reading is bearish — histogram below zero and expanding, suggesting selling pressure has momentum behind it.
Support / Resistance
Support1.16117
Resistance1.17966
Moving Averages
21-day SMA1.17093
50-day SMA1.16485
100-day SMA1.17061
200-day SMA1.16829
Moving Average Signals
Mixed MA positioning — no clear directional confluence.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI 40.8 — Bearish momentum below equilibrium.
MACD Analysis
TAE mode — refer to TAE direction signal above.
Bollinger Bands
20-period band. Price 1.16564; midline 1.17206.
Volume Analysis
FX spot — no centralised volume. Price action + TAE signal are primary inputs.
Chart Pattern / Signal
TAE Signal: SHORT | Grade: F | Score: 0%
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
0.2361.17530
0.3821.17260
0.5001.17042
0.6181.16823
0.7861.16513
Trade Setup
Entry
1.16874
Stop Loss
1.20721
Take Profit
1.10750
Risk / Reward
1:1.6
Sell
GBP/USD
Bullish
1.34327
+0.31%
Intraday
Neutral
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (41.7)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
TAE Institutional Signal
LONGGrade: FScore: 0%
Entry Zone1.33472 – 1.34730
Stop Loss1.30096
TP 11.37930
TP 21.39650
TP 31.98530
Risk : Reward1 : 1.0
Analyst Summary
The break below the 20-day SMA at 1.35 opens the door to further downside probing. The 42 RSI keeps the momentum profile in bear territory. Rallies are selling opportunities until the 50-line is recaptured. MACD confirms the directional momentum: histogram above zero and widening. The impulse leg has room to extend.
Support / Resistance
Support1.33039
Resistance1.36578
Moving Averages
21-day SMA1.35074
50-day SMA1.34312
100-day SMA1.34793
200-day SMA1.34245
Moving Average Signals
Mixed MA positioning — no clear directional confluence.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI 41.7 — Bearish momentum below equilibrium.
MACD Analysis
TAE mode — refer to TAE direction signal above.
Bollinger Bands
20-period band. Price 1.34327; midline 1.35296.
Volume Analysis
FX spot — no centralised volume. Price action + TAE signal are primary inputs.
Chart Pattern / Signal
TAE Signal: LONG | Grade: F | Score: 0%
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
0.2361.35743
0.3821.35226
0.5001.34809
0.6181.34391
0.7861.33796
Trade Setup
Entry
1.34101
Stop Loss
1.30096
Take Profit
1.37930
Risk / Reward
1:1.0
Buy
USD/JPY
Neutral
158.798
+0.26%
Intraday
Neutral
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (46.7)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
TAE Institutional Signal
NEUTRALGrade: FScore: 0%
Entry Zone157.210 – 160.386
Stop Loss158.798
TP 1158.798
TP 2158.798
TP 3158.798
Risk : Reward1 : 400.0
Analyst Summary
Near-term structure remains constructive with price trading above the 20-day SMA (158). RSI at 47 lingers below the midline — momentum remains in the bears' hands, though not yet at capitulation levels. Momentum confirmation is bearish — MACD histogram negative and signal-line crossover pointing lower.
Support / Resistance
Support155.047
Resistance160.702
Moving Averages
21-day SMA158.122
50-day SMA158.752
100-day SMA157.435
200-day SMA154.497
Moving Average Signals
EMA 9 < EMA 21 and SMA 20 < SMA 50 — short and medium-term bearish alignment.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI 46.7 — Neutral zone. No strong directional signal.
MACD Analysis
TAE mode — refer to TAE direction signal above.
Bollinger Bands
20-period band. Price 158.798; midline 158.247.
Volume Analysis
FX spot — no centralised volume. Price action + TAE signal are primary inputs.
Chart Pattern / Signal
TAE Signal: NEUTRAL | Grade: F | Score: 0%
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
0.236159.367
0.382158.542
0.500157.875
0.618157.207
0.786156.257
Trade Setup
Entry
158.798
Stop Loss
157.837
Take Profit
160.720
Risk / Reward
1:2.0
Neutral
AUD/USD
Neutral
0.71664
-0.66%
Intraday
Neutral
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bullish
RSI (47.2)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
TAE Institutional Signal
NEUTRALGrade: FScore: 0%
Entry Zone0.70947 – 0.72381
Stop Loss0.71664
TP 10.71664
TP 20.71664
TP 30.71664
Risk : Reward1 : 1.0
Analyst Summary
With price beneath the 20-day moving average (0.72), the burden of proof shifts to the bulls. Rallies into the SMA are selling opportunities until reclaimed. Momentum at 47 reflects a tape under pressure. Bulls need to push the oscillator back above 50 to shift the narrative. Momentum confirmation is bearish — MACD histogram negative and signal-line crossover pointing lower.
Support / Resistance
Support0.71106
Resistance0.72774
Moving Averages
21-day SMA0.71815
50-day SMA0.70910
100-day SMA0.70027
200-day SMA0.67797
Moving Average Signals
EMA 9 > EMA 21 and SMA 20 > SMA 50 — short and medium-term bullish alignment.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI 47.2 — Neutral zone. No strong directional signal.
MACD Analysis
TAE mode — refer to TAE direction signal above.
Bollinger Bands
20-period band. Price 0.71664; midline 0.71928.
Volume Analysis
FX spot — no centralised volume. Price action + TAE signal are primary inputs.
Chart Pattern / Signal
TAE Signal: NEUTRAL | Grade: F | Score: 0%
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
0.2360.72380
0.3820.72137
0.5000.71940
0.6180.71743
0.7860.71463
Trade Setup
Entry
0.71664
Stop Loss
0.71264
Take Profit
0.72464
Risk / Reward
1:2.0
Neutral
USD/CAD
Bearish
1.37360
+0.09%
Intraday
Neutral
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bullish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (66.0)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
TAE Institutional Signal
SHORTGrade: FScore: 0%
Entry Zone1.36948 – 1.38045
Stop Loss1.42409
TP 11.00000
TP 21.27673
TP 31.22761
Risk : Reward1 : 7.6
Analyst Summary
With price anchored above the 20-day moving average (1.37), the short-term trend channel favours continuation higher. The 66 RSI print warns of stretched momentum. Consider scaling out of directional longs or hedging with defined-risk structures. The convergence-divergence oscillator is in bearish mode. Histogram expansion below zero signals sustained selling pressure.
Support / Resistance
Support1.35504
Resistance1.37660
Moving Averages
21-day SMA1.36905
50-day SMA1.37301
100-day SMA1.37194
200-day SMA1.38122
Moving Average Signals
Mixed MA positioning — no clear directional confluence.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI 66.0 — Bullish momentum above equilibrium.
MACD Analysis
TAE mode — refer to TAE direction signal above.
Bollinger Bands
20-period band. Price 1.37360; midline 1.36615.
Volume Analysis
FX spot — no centralised volume. Price action + TAE signal are primary inputs.
Chart Pattern / Signal
TAE Signal: SHORT | Grade: F | Score: 0%
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
0.2361.37151
0.3821.36836
0.5001.36582
0.6181.36328
0.7861.35965
Trade Setup
Entry
1.37497
Stop Loss
1.42409
Take Profit
1.00000
Risk / Reward
1:7.6
Sell
USD/CHF
Neutral
0.78388
-0.04%
Intraday
Neutral
Daily
Neutral
Weekly
Bearish
Monthly
Bearish
RSI (47.9)Neutral
OVERSOLDNEUTRALOVERBOUGHT
TAE Institutional Signal
NEUTRALGrade: FScore: 0%
Entry Zone0.77604 – 0.79172
Stop Loss0.78388
TP 10.78388
TP 20.78388
TP 30.78388
Risk : Reward1 : 0.0
Analyst Summary
The tape holds above the 20-day average (0.78), maintaining the positive short-term trend channel. At 48, the momentum oscillator reinforces the bearish lean. Sellers have the edge in the near-term. The moving-average convergence divergence reading confirms downside pressure with a negative and deepening histogram.
Support / Resistance
Support0.77660
Resistance0.79224
Moving Averages
21-day SMA0.78306
50-day SMA0.78674
100-day SMA0.78427
200-day SMA0.79216
Moving Average Signals
EMA 9 < EMA 21 and SMA 20 < SMA 50 — short and medium-term bearish alignment.
Momentum (RSI)
RSI 47.9 — Neutral zone. No strong directional signal.
MACD Analysis
TAE mode — refer to TAE direction signal above.
Bollinger Bands
20-period band. Price 0.78388; midline 0.78270.
Volume Analysis
FX spot — no centralised volume. Price action + TAE signal are primary inputs.
Chart Pattern / Signal
TAE Signal: NEUTRAL | Grade: F | Score: 0%
Fibonacci Retracements
LevelPrice
Extensions
ExtensionPrice
0.2360.78855
0.3820.78627
0.5000.78442
0.6180.78257
0.7860.77995
Trade Setup
Entry
0.78388
Stop Loss
0.78037
Take Profit
0.79090
Risk / Reward
1:2.0
Neutral
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