The US Dollar (USD) against the Chinese Yuan (CNH) is showing an increase in downward momentum, with potential to test the 7.1130 level. Analysts from UOB Group observe that a break below this point could redirect the focus towards the 7.1000 level. Recent movements saw the USD edge to a low of 7.1217, with resistance currently placed at 7.1280 and 7.1320.
In the short-term, past expectations did not materialise as anticipated declines were not sustained. Over a 1-3 week period, UOB noted an increasing downward momentum. However, the USD must first break and maintain below 7.1200 for further declines to occur. The ‘strong resistance’ level is adjusted to 7.1400 from 7.1460.
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We are observing increasing downward pressure on the USD/CNH pair, creating a potential opportunity to test the 7.1130 support level. Derivative traders could position for this drop, keeping in mind that a clean break below this point opens the door to 7.1000. The key is to watch if momentum can carry the price through that initial support.
This bearish outlook is reinforced by China’s recently released Q3 GDP growth, which at 4.9% year-over-year, beat market expectations of 4.7%. At the same time, the latest US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from earlier this week showed inflation cooling to 3.5%, increasing bets that the Federal Reserve may pause its tightening cycle. These diverging economic signals are fueling the pair’s downward trend.
Trading Strategies And Historical Context
For those trading options, buying put spreads with a strike price around 7.1150 could be a viable strategy to capitalize on this expected move. It is crucial to monitor the newly established strong resistance level at 7.1400. A move above this price would suggest our short-term bearish view is no longer valid.
We’ve seen a similar setup before, particularly during the fourth quarter of 2023 when a combination of improving Chinese economic sentiment and a softer US dollar pushed the pair down through several key support levels. This historical precedent suggests that when momentum builds in this direction, the follow-through can be significant. The current conditions mirror that period, lending credibility to the potential for a sustained drop.
