Daily analytical report (19/01/17)

2017-01-19T15:17:38

Hawkish Yellen sends USD higher but some currencies like AUD seemingly resisting the strength of the greenback.
Gold and silver stopped exactly on the resistances highlighted by us a long time ago. Looks more like a take profit action than a major reversal.
EURAUD shows the beauty of the descending triangle.
GBPUSD goes up after they retraced 38,2% of the Theresa May rally.
CADJPY with a V shaped retracement but there is no continuation so it creates an opportunity for a bearish breakout.

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