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The USDX continues to show very substantial buying down near the 79 level. For nearly 5 months now, every time the index has moved down towards that region, buyers have come in and bid it back up.
It should be noted that this index has had difficulty maintaining its footing much above the 81 level for any length of time so effectively, it remains rangebound until proven otherwise.
If it were to manage a solid weekly close above the 81.50 level, it would probably make a run towards 83.50.
I want to continue to monitor this chart, especially in relation to the price of gold. So far the rising Dollar has not negatively impacted the price of gold as it has bounced off the $1660 level in spite of the US Dollar move higher off of its support level. We might need to see the Dollar break down however before gold can take out that very formidable resistance level above $1695 and extending to $1700. It seems that the stall in the US equity market move higher has generated a bit of safe haven buying in the metal for the immediate time being.
Right now, gold remains stuck in a sideways range until proven otherwise.
