Daily analysis of USDX for August 18, 2015

USDX is still trading above the support level of 96.57 and which could be in front of two possible scenarios. One of them is a rebound towards new highs, possibly doing a breakout around the 97.57 level. The other is a lower continuation below the support zone of 96.57 with a mid-term target towards the 95.50 level.

On H1 chart, USDX recovered some positions to the upside. Now, it's testing the 200 SMA price zone around the 96.88 level. A breakout over there will push the index to test the next resistance level of 97.37, which is above of that moving average. However, a pullback could happen until the 96.37 level before that possible rally.

Daily chart's resistance levels: 96.57 / 97.57

Daily chart's support levels: 95.50 / 94.70

H1 chart's resistance levels: 96.88 / 97.37

H1 chart's support levels: 96.37 / 95.94

Trading recommendations for today: Based on the H1 chart, place sell (short) orders only if the USD Index breaks with a bearish candlestick; the support level is at 96.37, take profit is at 95.94, and stop loss is at 96.28.