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Lira Finds Some Reprieve, But Not Out of The Woods Just Yet

TURKEY
  • USD/TRY holds +0.08% higher this morning, retracing some of yesterday's move lower towards 9.50 in early trading.
  • The averted diplomatic crisis saw TRY gains some much-needed reprieve after two sessions of acute weakness, but is far from out of the woods at this stage with the CBRT in the midst of its easing cycle.
  • Although this diplomatic crisis has been averted, the interaction will likely be a black mark on the West's relations with Erdogan as his posturing has become more outwardly aggressive in recent months.
  • Some analysts have even noted that recent encounter may see Biden snub Erdogan's request for a meeting at the upcoming G20 Summit in Rome (Octo 30-31).
  • Today's price action will be key to gauge TRY sentiment, with a focus on 9.4867 support and 9.6625 resistance for confirmation of a break in either direction.
  • Interestingly, the daily chart is showing negative RSI divergence, reflecting diminishing upside momentum on successive moves higher in price action – which could lead to a near-term retracement lower.
  • Nevertheless, the medium to longer-term picture still remains concerning for TRY with sell-side expectations aligning with USD/TRY moving towards 10.20-10.50 in the coming months.
  • Intraday Sup1: 9.5419, Sup2: 9.4867, Res1: 9.6625, Res2: 9.7121

MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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