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Facebook falls to $319.29 (down 3.8%) after ending the last session at $331.9

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(Last update 11:31am EST, January 18, 2022)

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The social media company drops 3.8% early on and remains at $319.29 range.

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Visual analysis of Facebook's price graph shows next closest resistance is at $346.22, while the nearest support level is at $306.84. 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 Facebook has just crossed the lower Bollinger band at $319.62, indicating further loses might be next.

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

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Facebook is currently trading with a market cap of $888.17 billion Mark Zuckerberg's company has lost 1.96% this year. So far, it has been outperforming the Nasdaq​ by 4.34%.

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Court documents show the U.S. doesn't need to know who they're targeting or show probable cause when ordering Facebook, WhatsApp or any tech company to help agencies spy on users https://t.co/lltrpbY288

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— Forbes (@Forbes) January 18, 2022

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Amazon drops to $3,162 (down 2.49%) after ending the last session at $3,242.76

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(Last update 11:31am EST, January 18, 2022)

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The tech and retail multifaceted giant drops 2.49% early on and remains at $3,162 range.

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Important graph levels to look out for: Amazon's immediate support is around $3,130, its resistance level is at $3,307.24. 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 Amazon has just crossed the lower Bollinger band at $3,174.23, indicating further loses might be next.

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

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Amazon has a market cap of $1.60 trillion Jeff Bezos’s company has lost 4.85% this year. So far, it has been outperforming the Nasdaq​ by 1.45%.

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Lawsuit against Amazon filed in tornado swarm that left 6 dead in Illinois warehouse https://t.co/CVnlP2Wwh1 pic.twitter.com/pAGudn1acO

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— Reuters (@Reuters) January 18, 2022

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Microsoft rebounds $2.85 from 3 months low

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(Last update 11:41am EST, January 18, 2022)

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Friday's session ended at $310.2; today, the iconic OS developer dropped to its lowest point in 3 months at $302.38. It later recovered $2.85 and is now trading at $305.23.

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Microsoft is scheduled to announce earnings results Tuesday. The consensus EPS estimate is 2.31 and the consensus revenue estimate is $50.65 billion.

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A study of Microsoft's graph shows key levels to watch: Microsoft's immediate support is around $301.2, its resistance level is at $323. 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. Asset volatility analysis shows that a slight indication of recovery comes from looking at the Bollinger bands: the lower band is at $299.76, a low enough level to (usually) suggest that Microsoft is trading below its value. In contrast, 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, looking at the technical analysis landscape – although indicators are mixed and some are pointing in different directions it seems Microsoft might reverse course and start pointing upward in the short term.

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Microsoft has a market cap of $2.29 trillion the iconic OS developer decreased by 7.33% this year. So far, it has been under-performing the Nasdaq​ by 1.03%.

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Microsoft announced a deal to buy video game publisher Activision Blizzard. Microsoft stock dipped while Activision stock rocketed. $MSFT $ATVI https://t.co/q88ejdsXzq

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— Investors.com (@IBDinvestors) January 18, 2022

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Google dips to $2,726.34 (down 2.48%) after ending the last session at $2,795.73

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(Last update 11:41am EST, January 18, 2022)

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The search engine giant is dark red after losing 2.48%, tumbling down to $2,726.34.

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A study of Google's graph shows key levels to watch: the nearest support levels are at $2,716, and followed by $2,642 further down, resistance level is at $2,848, followed by $2,974.41 at the next level, 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 $2,697, a low enough level to (usually) suggest that Google is trading below its value.

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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 $1.81 trillion the leading search engine company decreased by 3.65% this year. So far, it has been outperforming the Nasdaq​ by 2.65%.

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Steady Tesla holds at $1,049

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(Last update 11:41am EST, January 18, 2022)

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Tesla is trading at $1,049 with no clear-cut direction, ranging between $1,070.79 and $1,016.

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Tesla chart analysis: Tesla's nearest support level is at $899.94.

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Tesla has a market cap of $1 trillion Elon Musk's electric cars company has lost 12.52% this year. So far, it has been under-performing the Nasdaq​ by 6.22%.

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After three days of going down, Zoom is flat today, hovering around $160.33.

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(Last update 11:41am EST, January 18, 2022)

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Zoom is trading at $160.33 with no clear-cut direction, ranging between $162.98 and $156.

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A chart visual study suggests Zoom's 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, Zoom's lower Bollinger band is at $157.03, indicating a positive move might be next.

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Overall, looking at all the technical indicators, it seems Zoom might be pointing down in the short term.

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Zoom is currently trading with a market cap of $47.78 billion the video communications platform provider has lost 13.32% this year. So far, it has been under-performing the Nasdaq​ by 7.02%.

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Netflix retreats to $515.06 (down 2.02%) after ending the last session at $525.69

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(Last update 11:41am EST, January 18, 2022)

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The streaming company remains in the $515.06 range today, after ending Friday at $525.69 and dropping 2.02%.

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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 $7.71 billion.

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Visual analysis of Netflix's price graph shows the nearest support level is at $512.26. In case Netflix declines below the first line, it might head towards the next support at $498.82. Resistance level is at $586.73, followed by $614.24 at the next level. 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 Netflix is in oversold condition, allowing more gains. On the other hand, note that a slight indication of recovery comes from looking at the Bollinger bands: the lower band is at $503.32, a low enough level to (usually) suggest that Netflix 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 Netflix.

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Netflix has a market cap of $228.15 billion the streaming heavyweight decreased by 12% this year. So far, it has been under-performing the Nasdaq​ by 5.7%.

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Walmart slides down to $143.35 (down 1.18%) after ending the last session at $145.06

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(Last update 12:01pm EST, January 18, 2022)

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The warehouse stores chain company drops 1.18% early on and remains at $143.35 range.

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Chart pattern study shows the nearest support level is at $138.75, to be followed by $135.47.

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Walmart has a market cap of $397.64 billion the warehouse stores chain company has gained 0.28% this year. So far, it has been outperforming the Dow Jones​ by 2.15%.

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Procter & Gamble drops to $156.46 (down 2.1%) after ending the last session at $159.81

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(Last update 12:01pm EST, January 18, 2022)

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The consumer goods corporation drops 2.1% early on and remains at $156.46 range.

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Procter & Gamble is scheduled to announce earnings results tomorrow. The consensus Earnings Per Share estimate is 1.66 and the consensus revenue estimate is $20.34 billion.

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Chart pattern study shows Procter & Gamble fell below the $157.46 support zone and receded $1 away from it. 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. In contrast, a slight indication of recovery comes from looking at the Bollinger bands: the lower band is at $156.2, a low enough level to (usually) suggest that Procter & Gamble 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 Procter & Gamble.

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Procter & Gamble is currently trading with a market cap of $378.63 billion the consumer goods company decreased by 1.9% this year. So far, it has been under-performing the Dow Jones​ by 0.03%.

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After three days of going down, Walt Disney up 0.51% today

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(Last update 12:01pm EST, January 18, 2022)

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Light green, mostly flat: Walt Disney ranging between $153.05 and $149.84 and is now at $152.72.

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An analysis of Walt Disney's chart suggests Walt Disney could be slowing down soon; it is getting close to the resistance line and is now at $153.34, only 62 cents away. Crossing the resistance line could, however, suggest that further gains are ahead. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that even though currently pointing up, earlier the 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.

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Overall, looking at the technical analysis landscape, it seems Walt Disney is likely to reverse course and start pointing down in the short term.

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Walt Disney is currently trading with a market cap of $277.59 billion the entertainment and content production company has lost 3.07% this year. So far, it has been under-performing the Dow​ by 1.2%.

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End of a rally? After five days of gains, Coca-Cola is down 0.72% today

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(Last update 12:01pm EST, January 18, 2022)

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The soft drinks giant remains in the $60.95 range today, after ending Friday at $61.39 and dropping 0.72%.

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Coca-Cola's graph levels to watch: the nearest support level is at $52.3. Asset volatility analysis shows that Coca-Cola's upper Bollinger band at $61.9, indicating a further downward move might be next.

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

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Coca-Cola has a market cap of $263.25 billion the soft drinks giant has gained 3.52% this year. So far, it has been outperforming the Dow​ by 5.39%.

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Pfizer dips to $53.7 (down 2.28%) after ending the last session at $54.95

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(Last update 12:01pm EST, January 18, 2022)

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The pharmaceuticals and biotechnology company remains in the $53.7 range today, after ending Friday at $54.95 and dropping 2.28%.

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Important graph levels to look out for: Pfizer's immediate support is around $53.21, its resistance level is at $61.25. 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 $53.23, a low enough level to (usually) suggest that Pfizer is trading below its value.

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

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Pfizer has a market cap of $301.41 billion the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology company decreased by 3% this year. So far, it has been under-performing the Dow​ by 1.13%.

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African health officials aim to reach an agreement to obtain Pfizer’s Covid-19 pill within weeks, which would bring a key virus-fighting tool to the continent https://t.co/aARYOHSI3Z

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— Bloomberg (@business) January 18, 2022

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McDonald's trades below the $257 level

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(Last update 11:31am EST, January 18, 2022)

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McDonald's lost $1.3 and now trades below the $257 level for the first time in 6 weeks.

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A chart visual study suggests 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 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 $257.58, a low enough level to (usually) suggest that McDonald's is trading below its value.

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

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McDonald's is currently trading with a market cap of $191.60 billion the fast food giant decreased by 4.05% this year. So far, it has been under-performing the Dow​ by 2.18%.

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Bitcoin down slightly to $41,627 (down $639.44) after ending the previous session at $42,266.

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(Last update 11:31am EST, January 18, 2022)

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Bitcoin slides down from $42,266 to $41,627 today, losing $639.44 (1.51%).

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A study of Bitcoin's graph shows key levels to watch: Bitcoin is hovering around the $41,862 immediate support line.

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Bitcoin has a market cap of 788.13 billion Bitcoin has decreased 10.19% this year.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Fail To Impress: Can Accumulation By Small Fishes Compensate For The Missing Whale Action? $BTC $ETH $DOGE $ADAhttps://t.co/21fUXnRUtM

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— Benzinga Crypto (@benzingacrypto) January 18, 2022

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U.S. Gold retreats to $1,813.5 per ounce (down $3) after ending the previous session at $1,816.5.

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(Last update 11:31am EST, January 18, 2022)

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CME Gold falls to $1,813.5 per ounce, following mixed behavior today as it ranges between $1,804.7 and $1,823.

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GCUSD's graph levels to watch: 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 $1,809, GCUSD made an initial breakout below the 50 day Simple Moving Average, an indication of a negative trend. Asset volatility analysis shows that CME Gold's upper Bollinger band at $1,832, 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 continue pointing down in the short term.

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CME Gold has gained 0.98% this year.

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Illegal gold mining on Brazil’s Indigenous regions has stoked divisions among some local populations. Some see it as a potential boon for the areas while others see it as exploitation. https://t.co/fs6dVogMud

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— The Associated Press (@AP) January 18, 2022

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Crude oil retraces 76.7 cents from 7 years high, trades at $85.04

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(Last update 11:31am EST, January 18, 2022)

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Chicago Oil rallied to $85.81, hitting its highest point in 7 years. It later lost 76.7 cents and is now trading at $85.04.

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Visual analysis of Chicago Oil's price graph shows Chicago Oil's immediate resistance is around $85.47 and its nearest support level is at $65.71. According to momentum evaluation, the Relative Strength Index shows Oil has gone up above 70, going into overbought territory. Asset volatility analysis shows that a slight indication of a slowdown comes from looking at the Bollinger bands: the upper band is at $85.89 – a high enough level to usually suggest U.S. Oil is trading above its value. 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 a positive reverse of course (in the short term) might be next for Chicago Oil.

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CME Oil has increased 10.93% this year.

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ExxonMobil has announced a goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions at its oil and gas operations to net zero by 2050 as it responds to investor pressure to clean up its business https://t.co/4aIjUlE5zg

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— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) January 18, 2022

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Euro/Dollar retreats to 1.1332 (down 78 pips) after ending the previous session at 1.141.

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(Last update 11:31am EST, January 18, 2022)

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The Euro slides down from 1.141 to 1.1332 today, losing 78 pips (0.69%).

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In terms of trend indicators, we can see that at 1.1349, the Euro made an initial breakout below the 21 day Simple Moving Average, an indication of a negative trend. Asset volatility analysis shows that Euro/Dollar's upper Bollinger band at 1.1446, indicating a further downward move might be next. On the other hand, note that the Euro might start to recover soon because it is getting close to its support line— now only 99 pips away at 1.1232. Dipping below could be an indication that further losses are ahead.

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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 gained 0.36% this year.

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The British Pound goes down to 1.358 (down 66 pips) after ending the previous session at 1.3647.

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(Last update 12:11pm EST, January 18, 2022)

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GBP/USD slides down from 1.3647 to 1.358 today, losing 66 pips (0.49%).

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The Pound chart analysis: the nearest support level is at 1.3212, while the closest resistance is at 1.3711. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that at 1.3622, Pound/Dollar made an initial breakout below the 10 day Simple Moving Average, an indication of a negative trend.

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Overall, looking at the technical analysis landscape, it seems the British Pound is likely to continue pointing down in the short term.

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Pound/Dollar has increased 0.91% this year.

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Stable day for Dollar/Yen, parking at 114.61

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(Last update 12:11pm EST, January 18, 2022)

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Currently light red, Dollar/Yen down to 114.61 after ranging between 115.06 and 114.45 today.

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A chart visual study suggests Dollar/Yen's immediate support is around 114.57, its resistance level is at 116.13. In terms of trend indicators, we can see that although down today, it's worth noting that in earlier trading Dollar/Yen peaked above the 114.69 5 day Simple Moving Average, usually an indication that a positive move might be approaching. Asset volatility analysis shows that a slight indication of recovery comes from looking at the Bollinger bands: the lower band is at 114.04, a low enough level to (usually) suggest that Dollar/Yen is trading below its value.

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Overall, looking at the technical analysis landscape, it seems Dollar/Yen —which is currently on a downtrend— might reverse course and start pointing upward in the short term.

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Dollar/Yen has decreased 0.4% this year.

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Japan steel industry says EU extension of anti-dumping measures inappropriate https://t.co/ohucsRw6th pic.twitter.com/sBPRFSFDvj

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— Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz) January 18, 2022

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Dollar/Swiss up 0.33%, trading at 0.9171

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(Last update 12:11pm EST, January 18, 2022)

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Dollar/Swiss trades at 0.9171 after gaining 30 pips (0.33%).

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Dollar/Swiss chart analysis: Dollar/Swiss could be slowing down soon as it approaches resistance at 0.9272. Of course, crossing it might suggest further gains are ahead. Asset volatility analysis shows that a slight indication of a slowdown comes from looking at the Bollinger bands: the upper band is at 0.9246 – a high enough level to usually suggest Dollar/Swiss is trading above its value. On the other hand, note that at 0.9168, Dollar/Swiss 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 a positive reverse of course (in the short term) might be next for Dollar/Swiss.

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Dollar/Swiss has increased 0.26% this year.

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The Australian dollar goes down to 0.7179 (down 30 pips) after ending the previous session at 0.721.

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(Last update 12:11pm EST, January 18, 2022)

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The Australian dollar is sliding down from 0.721 to 0.7179, taking a 30 pips loss (0.43%) today.

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Visual analysis of Aussie/Dollar's price graph shows the Australian dollar might start to recover soon because it is getting close to its support line— now only 8 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 although down today, it's worth noting that in earlier trading the Australian dollar peaked above the 0.7219 21 day Simple Moving Average, usually an indication that a positive move might be approaching. Asset volatility analysis shows that a slight indication of recovery comes from looking at the Bollinger bands: the lower band is at 0.714, a low enough level to (usually) suggest that the Australian dollar is trading below its value. 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 the Australian dollar —which is currently on a downtrend— might reverse course and start pointing upward in the short term.

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Aussie/Dollar had a bad year so far, losing 0.68%.

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