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Support Level Draws Near For USD/SGD

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Singapore dollar finished the session with gains, USD/SGD closed 17 pips lower at 1.3513 but off session lows just above 1.3500. The pair last down 4 pips at 1.3508. Familiar technical levels are in play; resistance is seen at the 23.6% retracement level 1.3567 while support seen at a 38.2% retracement level 1.3488.

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