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Facebook closes at $331.9 after gaining 1.66% during the session

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(Last update 9:31am EST, January 15, 2022)

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Yesterday at a glance: after finishing Thursday at $326.48, Facebook went up to $332.73 only to drop back to midpoint range, closing at $331.9 yesterday. The trading volume was 16.33 million which was somewhat under than the daily average of 17.80 million.

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A study of Facebook's chart pattern shows the nearest resistance level is at $346.22. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that at $330.79, Facebook made an initial breakout above 5 day Simple Moving Average, an indication of a positive trend.

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Overall, looking at the technical analysis landscape, it seems Facebook might continue pointing upwards in the short term.

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Facebook is currently trading with a market cap of $923.27 billion the social media company decreased by 3.56% this year. So far, it has been outperforming the Nasdaq​ by 2.78%.

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Facebook's VR Oculus business probed by U.S. states https://t.co/rqKFqGtX7R pic.twitter.com/lgpBf8up3d

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— Reuters (@Reuters) January 15, 2022

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Amazon closed at $3,242.76 after gaining 0.57% yesterday

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(Last update 9:31am EST, January 15, 2022)

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Yesterday at a glance: Amazon recovered from the previous trading session's losses and went up to $3,242.76 yesterday after it traded lower at $3,196. The trading volume was 2.30 million which was slightly below the daily average of 2.78 million.

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A study of Amazon's graph shows key levels to watch: Amazon could be slowing down soon as it approaches resistance at $3,307.24. Of course, crossing it might suggest further gains are ahead. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that the CCI indicator is below -100. When the CCI (Commodity Channel Index) is at this level it means the price is below the average price as measured by the indicator, indicating a possible start of a new downtrend. Despite this, Amazon's lower Bollinger band is at $3,192.28, indicating further gains might be next.

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Overall, looking at the technical analysis landscape, it seems a positive reverse of course (in the short term) might be next for Amazon.

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Amazon is currently trading with a market cap of $1.64 trillion the tech and retail multifaceted giant decreased by 5.39% this year. So far, it has been outperforming the Nasdaq​ by 0.95%.

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Microsoft gained 1.77% yesterday and ended up at $310.2

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(Last update 9:26am EST, January 15, 2022)

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Yesterday at a glance: after finishing Thursday at $304.8, Microsoft went up to $310.8 only to drop back to midpoint range, closing at $310.2 yesterday. The trading volume was 39 million, which is slightly greater than the daily average of 29.39 million.

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Microsoft chart analysis: the nearest resistance level is at $323, followed by $342.54 at the next level. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that the MACD line is significantly below the MACD signal line, meaning this medium-term trend might turn positive. The CCI indicator is below -100. When the CCI (Commodity Channel Index) is at this level it means the price is below the average price as measured by the indicator, indicating a possible start of a new downtrend.

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Overall, the technical analysis picture suggests Microsoft is neutral for the immediate future, with no clear-cut direction.

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Microsoft has a market cap of $2.33 trillion the iconic OS developer has lost 8.95% this year. So far, it has been under-performing the Nasdaq​ by 2.61%.

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Microsoft revealed it has discovered 97 new security vulnerabilities in its operating systems, impacting all versions of Windows https://t.co/zU3pNS74Pv

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— Forbes (@Forbes) January 15, 2022

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Google closed at $2,795.73 after gaining 0.47% yesterday

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(Last update 9:26am EST, January 15, 2022)

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Yesterday at a glance: hesitant but green, Google closed at $2,795.73 after ranging between $2,750 and $2,824. The trading volume was 1.19 million, which is slightly above the daily average of 1.15 million.

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Important graph levels to look out for: Google could be slowing down soon as it approaches resistance at $2,848. Of course, crossing it might suggest further gains are ahead. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that at $2,811.5, Google made an initial breakout above 10 day Simple Moving Average, an indication of a positive trend.

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Overall, the technical analysis picture suggests Google is neutral for the immediate future, with no clear-cut direction.

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Google has a market cap of $1.85 trillion the search engine giant has lost 4.1% this year. So far, it has been outperforming the Nasdaq​ by 2.24%.

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Google Spends Billions On Buying Office Buildings: Is This A Sign Of The Post-Pandemic Pushback Against Remote Work? https://t.co/5Ea2LUxcqi pic.twitter.com/7dPXCV9yeh

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— Forbes (@Forbes) January 14, 2022

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Tesla closes at $1,049.61 after gaining 1.75% during the session

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(Last update 9:26am EST, January 15, 2022)

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Yesterday at a glance: light green, mostly flat: Tesla ranged between $1,052 and $1,013.38 and closed at $1,049.61. The trading volume was 23.98 million which was somewhat under than the daily average of 25.85 million.

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Important graph levels to look out for: the nearest resistance level is at $1,199.78. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that at $1,044.52, Tesla made an initial breakout above 21 day Simple Moving Average, an indication of a positive trend.

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Overall, looking at the technical analysis landscape, it seems Tesla might continue pointing upwards in the short term.

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Tesla is currently trading with a market cap of $1 trillion the trendy electric cars company decreased by 14% this year. So far, it has been under-performing the Nasdaq​ by 7.68%.

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A 19-year-old said he’s found flaws in a piece of software used by a small number of Tesla cars that could allow hackers to remotely control some of the vehicles’ functions. https://t.co/2p6ZDe0zvC

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— Bloomberg (@business) January 15, 2022

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Zoom closed at $159.72, down 1.47%, and added one more to its 4th straight day of losses

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(Last update 9:26am EST, January 15, 2022)

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Yesterday at a glance: the video communications platform provider dropped 1.47% early on and stayed at the $159.72 range. The trading volume was 4.69 million, which is slightly greater than the daily average of 3.96 million.

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A study of Zoom's graph shows key levels to watch: Zoom's immediate support is around $156.1, its resistance level is at $181.94. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that the CCI indicator is below -100. When the CCI (Commodity Channel Index) is at this level it means the price is below the average price as measured by the indicator, indicating a possible start of a new downtrend. According to momentum evaluation, the Relative Strength Index indicates Zoom is in oversold condition, allowing more gains. In contrast, a slight indication of recovery comes from looking at the Bollinger bands: the lower band is at $156.9, a low enough level to (usually) suggest that Zoom is trading below its value.

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Overall, looking at the technical analysis landscape, it seems that although indicators are mixed and some are pointing in different directions further drawbacks may be next for Zoom.

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Zoom has a market cap of $47.60 billion the video communications platform provider has lost 12.03% this year. So far, it has been under-performing the Nasdaq​ by 5.69%.

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Netflix closed at $525.69 after gaining 1.25% yesterday

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(Last update 9:26am EST, January 15, 2022)

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Yesterday at a glance: Netflix recovered from the previous trading session's losses and went up to $525.69 yesterday after it traded lower at $511.88. The trading volume was 7.86 million, which is higher than the daily average of 3.31 million.

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Netflix is scheduled to announce earnings results Thursday. The consensus Earnings Per Share estimate is 0.8454 and the consensus revenue estimate is $7.72 billion.

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A chart visual study suggests Netflix's nearest resistance level is at $586.73, followed by $614.24 at the next level. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that at $535.63, Netflix made an initial breakout above 5 day Simple Moving Average, an indication of a positive trend. The CCI indicator is below -100. When the CCI (Commodity Channel Index) is at this level it means the price is below the average price as measured by the indicator, indicating a possible start of a new downtrend. According to momentum evaluation, the Relative Strength Index indicates Netflix is in oversold condition, allowing more gains. Asset volatility analysis shows that Netflix's lower Bollinger band is at $505.5, indicating further gains might be next.

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Overall, the technical analysis picture suggests Netflix is neutral for the immediate future, with no clear-cut direction.

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Netflix is currently trading with a market cap of $232.86 billion the streaming heavyweight decreased by 13.09% this year. So far, it has been under-performing the Nasdaq​ by 6.75%.

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Walmart lost 0.28% yesterday, closed at $145.06

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(Last update 9:51am EST, January 15, 2022)

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Yesterday at a glance: the warehouse stores chain company​ recovered some, but not quite all the way back to $145.47​ after dipping down to $144.22​ yesterday. Trading volume (8.55 million) was slightly above the latest 21 day volume average by 102.69%.

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Chart pattern study shows the nearest support level is at $138.75, to be followed by $135.47. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that at $144.52, Walmart made an initial breakout below the 5 day Simple Moving Average, an indication of a negative trend. Asset volatility analysis shows that Walmart's upper Bollinger band at $147.04, indicating a further downward move might be next.

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Overall, looking at the technical analysis landscape, it seems Walmart is likely to start pointing downward in the short term.

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Walmart has a market cap of $402.38 billion the warehouse stores chain company gained 0.57% this year. So far, it has been outperforming the Dow​ by 2.43%.

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A local Chinese regulator and state media highlighted this week a roughly $50,000 fine Walmart paid last year, keeping a spotlight on the U.S. retailer at a time of rising political tensions between Beijing and Washington https://t.co/Y1nOU63EDN

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— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) January 15, 2022

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Procter & Gamble closes at $159.81 after gaining 0.96% during the session

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(Last update 9:51am EST, January 15, 2022)

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Yesterday at a glance: the consumer goods company went up to $159.81, gaining 0.96% and closing at $158.29. The trading volume was 9.49 million, which is slightly greater than the daily average of 8 million.

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Procter & Gamble is scheduled to announce earnings results Wednesday. The consensus EPS estimate is 1.66 and the consensus revenue estimate is $20.39 billion.

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A chart visual study suggests Procter & Gamble could be slowing down soon as it approaches resistance at $161.11. Of course, crossing it might suggest further gains are ahead. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that at $159.84, Procter & Gamble made an initial breakout above 5 day Simple Moving Average, an indication of a positive trend.

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Overall, the technical analysis picture suggests Procter & Gamble is neutral for the immediate future, with no clear-cut direction.

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Procter & Gamble is currently trading with a market cap of $386.73 billion the consumer goods corporation decreased by 2.83% this year. So far, it has been under-performing the Dow Jones​ by 0.97%.

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Walt Disney closed at $151.94 after losing 2.25% yesterday

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(Last update 9:51am EST, January 15, 2022)

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Yesterday at a glance: the entertainment and content production company dropped 2.25% early on and stayed at the $151.94 range. The trading volume was 16.81 million, which is above the daily average of 9.84 million.

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Visual analysis of Walt Disney's price graph shows the nearest support level is at $142.15. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that medium-term trend indication has turned negative as the MACD (moving average convergence divergence) index generated a crossover sell signal. This occurs as the MACD line crosses below the MACD signal line. Asset volatility analysis shows that a slight indication of recovery comes from looking at the Bollinger bands: the lower band is at $148.98, a low enough level to (usually) suggest that Walt Disney is trading below its value.

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Overall, the technical analysis picture suggests Walt Disney is neutral for the immediate future, with no clear-cut direction.

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Walt Disney has a market cap of $276.18 billion the entertainment giant has gone down 0.84% this year. So far, it has been outperforming the Dow​ by 1.02%.

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Coca-Cola hits new all-time high at $61.45

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(Last update 9:51am EST, January 15, 2022)

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After closing at $60.9 Thursday, Coca-Cola gained 49 cents yesterday and hit a new record high of $61.45.

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Chart pattern study shows Coca-Cola's immediate resistance is around $61.77 and its nearest support level is at $52.3. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that at $60.53, Coca-Cola made an initial breakout above 5 day Simple Moving Average, an indication of a positive trend. According to momentum evaluation, the Relative Strength Index indicates Coca-Cola is in an overbought condition, keep an eye out for slowdown of gains. On the other hand, note that a slight indication of a slowdown comes from looking at the Bollinger bands: the upper band is at $62 – a high enough level to usually suggest Coca-Cola is trading above its value.

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According to technical analysis, it looks as if Coca-Cola likely to continue pointing upward in the short term.

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Coca-Cola has a market cap of $265.17 billion the soft drink company has gained 2.7% this year. So far, it has been outperforming the Dow​ by 4.56%.

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Pfizer closed at $54.95, down 1.06%, adding one more to its 4th straight day of losses

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(Last update 9:51am EST, January 15, 2022)

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Yesterday at a glance: the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology company remained in the $54.95 range, after closing Thursday at $55.54 and dropping by 1.06% yesterday. The trading volume was 26.64 million, which is below the daily average of 43.89 million.

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Important graph levels to look out for: Pfizer's immediate support is around $54.52, its resistance level is at $61.25.

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Pfizer has a market cap of $308.43 billion the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology company decreased by 1.96% this year. So far, it has been under-performing the Dow Jones​ by 0.1%.

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U.S. FDA approves drugs from AbbVie, Pfizer to treat eczema https://t.co/cTW4rBLVh5 pic.twitter.com/Y090DkVXCp

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— Reuters (@Reuters) January 15, 2022

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McDonald's traded at $257.71, down by 1.42% when the session closed

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(Last update 9:16am EST, January 15, 2022)

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Yesterday at a glance: the fast food giant dropped 1.42% early on and stayed at the $257.71 range. The trading volume was 3.00 million, which is slightly above the daily average of 2.42 million.

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Chart pattern study shows next closest resistance is at $269.69, while the nearest support level is at $244.18. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that at $258.84, McDonald's made an initial breakout below the 50 day Simple Moving Average, an indication of a negative trend. The CCI indicator is below -100. When the CCI (Commodity Channel Index) is at this level it means the price is below the average price as measured by the indicator, indicating a possible start of a new downtrend. On the other hand, note that a slight indication of recovery comes from looking at the Bollinger bands: the lower band is at $257.93, a low enough level to (usually) suggest that McDonald's is trading below its value.

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Overall, looking at the technical analysis landscape, it seems that although indicators are mixed and some are pointing in different directions further drawbacks may be next for McDonald's.

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McDonald's has a market cap of $192.57 billion the fast food company decreased by 2.67% this year. So far, it has been under-performing the Dow Jones​ by 0.81%.

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Bitcoin is down $229.27 (0.53%), trading around $42,937

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(Last update 9:16am EST, January 15, 2022)

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Currently light red, Bitcoin down to $42,937 after ranging between $43,220 and $42,669 today.

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Visual analysis of Bitcoin's price graph shows Bitcoin's immediate support is around $42,522, its resistance level is at $46,773. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that although down today, it's worth noting that in earlier trading Bitcoin peaked above the $43,016 10 day Simple Moving Average, usually an indication that a positive move might be approaching. Even though currently pointing down, earlier the medium-term trend indication has turned positive as the MACD (moving average convergence divergence) index generated a crossover buy signal. This occurs as the MACD line crosses above the MACD signal line.

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Overall, looking at the technical analysis landscape, it seems Bitcoin might start pointing upward in the short term.

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Bitcoin is currently trading with a market cap of 812.80 billion Bitcoin has lost 10.32% this year.

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CME Gold lost 0.23% yesterday, ending at $1,817.3 per ounce

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(Last update 9:16am EST, January 15, 2022)

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Yesterday at a glance: light red: GCUSD closed at $1,817.3 per ounce after ranging between $1,829.3 and $1,814.2.

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A study of Gold's chart pattern shows the nearest support level is at $1,768, while the closest resistance is at $1,830.5. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that at $1,823, Gold made an initial breakout below the 3 day Simple Moving Average, an indication of a negative trend. Asset volatility analysis shows that Gold's upper Bollinger band at $1,832.28, indicating a further downward move might be next.

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Overall, looking at the technical analysis landscape, it seems Chicago Gold is likely to start pointing downward in the short term.

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CME Gold has gained 0.89% this year.

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How the U.S. fell behind in lithium, the 'white gold' of electric vehicles https://t.co/SCe4Snrq60

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— CNBC (@CNBC) January 15, 2022

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Chicago Oil reached $84.35 per barrel after gaining 3.13% yesterday

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(Last update 9:16am EST, January 15, 2022)

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Yesterday at a glance: with a daily low of $81.65, CLUSD closed yesterday at $84.35 per barrel, after ending Thursday at $81.79 and gaining $2.56 (3.13%).

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Important graph levels to look out for: Crude oil's immediate resistance is around $85.29 and its nearest support level is at $65.71. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that although up today, it's worth noting that earlier U.S. Oil dropped below the 3 day Simple Moving Average as it was trading at $80.84, usually an indication that a negative trend is ahead. Asset volatility analysis shows that CME Oil's upper Bollinger band is at $85.5, this is a slight indication of a slowdown. In contrast, the CCI indicator is above 100. When the CCI (Commodity Channel Index) is at this level it means the price is above the average price as measured by the indicator, indicating a possible start of a new uptrend.

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Overall, looking at the technical analysis landscape, it seems a positive reverse of course (in the short term) might be next for Oil.

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Oil has increased 11.26% this year.

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Philippine central bank Governor Benjamin Diokno said the country can meet its inflation forecasts for this year and next unless crude oil prices rise above $95 a barrel https://t.co/xSytMncL7V

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— Bloomberg (@business) January 15, 2022

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The Euro erases gains after it rallied beyond 1.1483 for the first time in 2 months, closing at 1.1415

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(Last update 9:16am EST, January 15, 2022)

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The Euro rallied to 1.1483 for the first time in 2 months (gaining 40 pips). It later dropped, erased yesterday’s gains and closed at 1.1415.

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A chart visual study suggests the nearest support level is at 1.1232. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that at 1.142, the Euro made an initial breakout below the 3 day Simple Moving Average, an indication of a negative trend. Asset volatility analysis shows that Euro/Dollar's upper Bollinger band at 1.1448, indicating a further downward move might be next. Despite this, the CCI indicator is above 100. When the CCI (Commodity Channel Index) is at this level it means the price is above the average price as measured by the indicator, indicating a possible start of a new uptrend.

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Overall, looking at the technical analysis landscape, it seems that although indicators are mixed and some are pointing in different directions further drawbacks may be next for Euro/Dollar.

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The Euro has gone up 0.42% this year.

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The Pound lost 0.24% yesterday, ending at 1.3682

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(Last update 10:11am EST, January 15, 2022)

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Yesterday at a glance: after a mostly steady day, GBP/USD lost 32 pips late into the session and closed at 1.3682.

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Chart pattern study shows the nearest support level is at 1.3212. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that at 1.3684, Pound/Dollar made an initial breakout below the 200 day Simple Moving Average, an indication of a negative trend. According to momentum evaluation, the Relative Strength Index shows the British Pound has gone up above 70, going into overbought territory. Asset volatility analysis shows that Pound/Dollar's upper Bollinger band at 1.3734, indicating a further downward move might be next. On the other hand, note that the CCI indicator is above 100. When the CCI (Commodity Channel Index) is at this level it means the price is above the average price as measured by the indicator, indicating a possible start of a new uptrend.

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Overall, looking at the technical analysis landscape, it seems that although indicators are mixed and some are pointing in different directions further drawbacks may be next for the British Pound.

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The Pound increased this year, gaining 1.13%.

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Dollar/Yen steady at 114.19, no significant movement

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(Last update 10:11am EST, January 15, 2022)

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Yesterday at a glance: Dollar/Yen remained in the 114.19 range today, after ending Thursday at 114.19 and dropping 1 pips.

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Dollar/Yen chart analysis: Dollar/Yen's immediate support is around 114.15, its resistance level is at 116.13. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that the CCI indicator is below -100. When the CCI (Commodity Channel Index) is at this level it means the price is below the average price as measured by the indicator, indicating a possible start of a new downtrend. Asset volatility analysis shows that a slight indication of recovery comes from looking at the Bollinger bands: the lower band is at 113.92, a low enough level to (usually) suggest that Dollar/Yen is trading below its value.

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Overall, the technical analysis picture suggests Dollar/Yen is neutral for the immediate future, with no clear-cut direction.

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Dollar/Yen has lost 0.75% this year.

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Dollar/Swiss reached 0.914 after gaining 0.31% yesterday

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(Last update 10:11am EST, January 15, 2022)

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Yesterday at a glance: with a daily low of 0.9095, Dollar/Swiss closed yesterday at 0.914, after ending Thursday at 0.9111 and gaining 28 pips (0.31%).

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Chart pattern study shows the nearest resistance level is at 0.9272. Asset volatility analysis shows that Dollar/Swiss's lower Bollinger band is at 0.9087, indicating further gains might be next. Japanese Candlestick formations detected today show that "morning star”, whenever it appears on top of a bullish overall trend, some traders would consider this an indication of a trend reversal.

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Overall, looking at the technical analysis landscape, it seems Dollar/Swiss might continue pointing upwards in the short term.

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Dollar/Swiss increased this year, gaining 0.26%.

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The Australian dollar lost 1% yesterday, ending at 0.721

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(Last update 10:11am EST, January 15, 2022)

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Yesterday at a glance: Aussie/Dollar slid down from 0.7283 to 0.721, taking a 72 pips loss (1%).

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Chart pattern study shows the Australian dollar might start to recover soon because it is getting close to its support line— now only 39 pips away at 0.7171. Dipping below could be an indication that further losses are ahead. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that at 0.7221, Aussie/Dollar made an initial breakout below the 21 day Simple Moving Average, an indication of a negative trend. Medium-term trend indication has turned negative as the MACD (moving average convergence divergence) index generated a crossover sell signal. This occurs as the MACD line crosses below the MACD signal line. Asset volatility analysis shows that a slight indication of recovery comes from looking at the Bollinger bands: the lower band is at 0.7145, a low enough level to (usually) suggest that the Australian dollar is trading below its value.

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Overall, the technical analysis picture suggests the Australian dollar is neutral for the immediate future, with no clear-cut direction.

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The Australian dollar had a bad year so far, losing 0.97%.

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