Analysis and trading tips for EUR/USD on February 16 (US session)

Analysis of transactions and trading tips on EUR/USD

No price tests occurred in the morning due to very low market volatility. The released statistics on the eurozone also had no impact on the pair.

This afternoon, strong movement may be seen after the release of data on producer prices, issued building permits, new foundation layings, consumer sentiment, and inflation expectations. The speeches of FOMC members Michael S. Barr and Mary Daly may not contain anything new, but market players should still pay attention to them. The pair will continue to rise if no significant pressure occurs on euro after the data comes out.

For long positions:

Buy when euro hits 1.0780 (green line on the chart) and take profit at the price of 1.0839. Strong growth will occur after weak US data.

When buying, ensure that the MACD line lies above zero or rises from it. Euro can also be bought after two consecutive price tests of 1.0741, but the MACD line should be in the oversold area, as only by that will the market reverse to 1.0780 and 1.0839.

For short positions:

Sell when euro reaches 1.0741 (red line on the chart) and take profit at the price of 1.0685. Pressure will return in the case of strong US data, especially in the real estate market.

When selling, make sure that the MACD line lies below zero or drops down from it. Euro can also be sold after two consecutive price tests of 1.0780, but the MACD line should be in the overbought area as only by that will the market reverse to 1.0741 and 1.0685.

What's on the chart:

Thin green line - entry price at which you can buy EUR/USD

Thick green line - estimated price where you can set Take-Profit (TP) or manually fix profits, as further growth above this level is unlikely.

Thin red line - entry price at which you can sell EUR/USD

Thick red line - estimated price where you can set Take-Profit (TP) or manually fix profits, as further decline below this level is unlikely.

MACD line- it is important to be guided by overbought and oversold areas when entering the market

Important: Novice traders need to be very careful when making decisions about entering the market. Before the release of important reports, it is best to stay out of the market to avoid being caught in sharp fluctuations in the rate. If you decide to trade during the release of news, then always place stop orders to minimize losses. Without placing stop orders, you can very quickly lose your entire deposit, especially if you do not use money management and trade large volumes.

And remember that for successful trading, you need to have a clear trading plan. Spontaneous trading decision based on the current market situation is an inherently losing strategy for an intraday trader.