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Price Signal Summary: USDCLP Bulls Return

LATAM FX
  • USDMXN has recovered from the recent low of 19.8126, Aug 15 low. A bearish theme remains in play despite the bounce. The recent break of support at 20.2080, Jul 29 low and the 20.00 handle, strengthened a bearish condition and exposed 19.8193, the Jun 27 low. This support has been pierced, a clear break would open 19.4136, the May 30 low. Key short-term resistance has been defined at 20.8335, the Aug 3 high. Initial resistance to watch is at 20.5004, Aug 4 high.
  • USDBRL recently cleared support at 5.1298, the Aug 1 low. The clear break highlights potential for a deeper retracement and has opened 5.0055, 61.8% of the May 30 - Jul 21 upleg. The 76.4% level is at 4.8853. On the upside, initial key resistance has been defined at 5.3157, the Aug 3 high. A break would reinstate a bullish focus and attention would turn to 5.5142, the Jul 21 high and a bull trigger.
  • USDCLP reversed course yesterday and has followed through today by gapping higher at the open. The sharp reversal threatens the recent bearish theme and the break of resistance at 921.33, Aug 5 high, signals scope for an extension higher. Attention turns to 970.08, the Jul 22 high and the next key short-term resistance. Key support has been defined at 869.63, the Aug 12 low.

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