US Treasury bond buyback program expansion: USD/THB resistance levels in focus

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Highlights

US Treasury bond yields surged after the long-term buyback ceiling was lifted to $6 billion in the first operation.
The US Dollar initially strengthened against the Thai Baht as demand for US assets increased before retracing in line with broader currency moves.
USD/THB trades below short- and medium-term moving averages with intraday weakness, projected to consolidate between ฿32.8312 and ฿33.1612 over the next two to three days.

Yield-driven dollar surge reverses amid buyback volatility

US Treasury bond yields experienced sharp upward pressure following an expanded bond buyback program, with the long-term buyback ceiling raised to $6 billion in the first operation, as reported by Fxstreet. This move initially led the US Dollar to strengthen against the Thai Baht, reflecting increased demand for US assets before pullbacks set in. The volatility in yields introduced transient currency strength, but subsequent reversal in the US Dollar aligned the pair with broader foreign exchange market fluctuations.

Seller momentum intensifies as MA-200 and Kijun limit upside

The 20- and 50-period moving averages as well as the closing price have all aligned below the 200-period moving average, with the MA-200 acting as critical support. The Ichimoku Kijun level at ฿33.0755 caps immediate upward moves, serving as resistance. Technical indicators on the H1 timeframe show MACD remains Neutral, while ADX signals a Buy bias. Momentum readings are mixed: RSI is in Sell, Stoch RSI and CCI indicate oversold conditions, and Bull/Bear Power suggests intraday selling dominance. The Awesome Oscillator confirms that seller momentum currently prevails.

Mild downside bias holds as price consolidates near support

Over the next two to three trading days, the expected range for USD/THB is between ฿32.8312 and ฿33.1612, reflecting typical volatility for the pair. Forecast probabilities favor further downside, with a 60% chance of a move lower and 40% likelihood of a reversal higher. The baseline scenario calls for price consolidation around current levels, with a bullish outcome depending on a sustained break above the Ichimoku Kijun, and a bearish scenario emerging if the pair slips below the lower boundary of the forecast range.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees limited conviction on either side for USD/THB in the short term. He notes that news of the expanded US Treasury buyback briefly lifted the US Dollar, but technical signals now suggest selling pressure dominates. With price trapped beneath key moving averages and mixed momentum readings, the analyst remains cautious. "Unless USD/THB holds above the Ichimoku Kijun at ฿33.0755, I remain defensive and expect further consolidation or potential downside."

Earlier, analysts noted that USD/THB was consolidating within a defined range, with market focus on resistance and support triggers for further direction. The current article signals a shift toward increased downside risk, making the lower boundary of the projected trading band a critical level to monitor for potential short-term weakness.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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