US dollar to Swedish krona rate steadies amid divergent policy expectations: USD/SEK remains range-bound

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Highlights

The US Dollar posted modest gains as traders continued to expect at least one additional Federal Reserve rate hike in 2023.
Sweden's economy outperformed expectations with stronger GDP figures, cushioning the Swedish Krona from larger declines.
USD/SEK faces broad short-term selling pressure with negative momentum, is expected to trade between kr9.942 and kr10.042 with a high likelihood of remaining near the low end of the range.

Divergent policy outlooks as Fed hike hopes meet resilient Sweden

The US Dollar saw modest gains in subdued market conditions, as ongoing expectations for at least one more Federal Reserve rate hike in 2023 supported underlying demand, according to FXStreet. At the same time, data highlighted by Rabobank's Senior FX Strategist showed Sweden's economy performing better than anticipated, with stronger GDP figures helping to buffer the Swedish Krona against steeper losses. Together, these contrasting policy outlooks and economic data points contributed to a mixed trading backdrop for USD/SEK.

Short-term bearish momentum as key supports and oscillators turn negative

On the hourly chart, USD/SEK is trading below its MA-20 and MA-50 but remains above the MA-200, indicating recent weakness within a longer-term uptrend. The Ichimoku Kijun at kr10.0203 serves as immediate resistance, while support is found at kr9.942. Momentum indicators are broadly negative: RSI is at 35.7, pointing to a sell signal, with Stochastic RSI and CCI also in oversold territory. Both Bull/Bear Power and the Awesome Oscillator confirm seller dominance, while MACD and ADX remain neutral, implying a lack of strong trend conviction despite the prevailing short-term bearish signal from oscillators.

Downside favored as range-bound trade and low upside risk persist

Over the next two to three days, USD/SEK is expected to range between kr9.942 and kr10.042, representing a typical volatility band relative to current levels. There is a low probability, under 20%, for a move higher, while the likelihood of further downside exceeds 80%. The baseline scenario favors continued sideways movement within this range, with a break above kr10.0203 potentially opening mild upside, whereas a sustained drop below kr9.942 would point to additional losses.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees mixed drivers shaping the USD/SEK pair. Technical signals point to near-term weakness, but fundamentals like resilient Swedish GDP limit downside. He remains cautious given neutral momentum and low conviction in trend direction. "Base case remains sideways within kr9.942–kr10.042, and until kr10.0203 is broken, I stay defensive on USD/SEK."

Earlier, analysts noted that USD/SEK was supported by sustained bullish momentum and a strong technical backdrop. However, the latest price action marks a shift to short-term weakness within a longer-term uptrend, making kr10.0203 a critical resistance level for traders to monitor for potential reversals.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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