US dollar to Israeli shekel rate steadies as oil prices retreat: USD/ILS remains range-bound

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US Dollar vs Israeli Shekel up 0.76%

Highlights

The US dollar pulled back from 18-month highs as oil prices eased and expectations for Fed rate hikes moderated.
Demand for the US dollar as a safe-haven decreased as market expectations stabilized regarding Middle East tensions ahead of US midterms.
USD/ILS holds a bullish trend with technical indicators showing strong buying, expected to trade between ₪3.0826 and ₪3.1136 over the next 2 to 3 days.

Liquidity shifts as safe-haven demand drops on stabilizing sentiment

On October 13, the US dollar retreated from 18-month highs as oil prices pulled back and investors responded to a moderated outlook for Federal Reserve interest rates, according to Channelnewsasia. This movement reduced demand for the US dollar as a safe-haven currency, as market sentiment stabilized in response to expectations that Middle East tensions would remain contained ahead of the US midterm elections. These macroeconomic and geopolitical developments influenced capital flows and short-term liquidity in the US Dollar vs Israeli Shekel pair.

Overbought momentum as pair stays above technical supports

The pair is trading above the MA-20 at ₪3.0747, MA-50 at ₪3.0756, and MA-200 at ₪3.0133. Immediate support is set by the Ichimoku Kijun at ₪3.0799. Momentum indicators remain elevated: the RSI stands at 77.4, CCI and Stoch RSI are both in overbought territory, and Bull/Bear Power highlights intraday buyer control. The MACD and ADX both signal ongoing upward pressure, while the Awesome Oscillator is positive, underscoring the prevailing bullish momentum.

Upside potential capped by overbought risk in short-term range

In the next two to three trading days, price action is likely to remain within the ₪3.0826 to ₪3.1136 range, with a 79% implied probability of upward movement. A breakout above ₪3.1136 would open the potential for further gains, while a move below ₪3.0826 could trigger a downside scenario. Overbought conditions increase the chances of consolidation, but the current volatility band outlines the short-term trading corridor.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees macro forces and sentiment supporting the uptrend in USD/ILS. He notes that the dollar’s pullback from highs has not diminished broader demand as market confidence remains firm. Technical signals reinforce bullish momentum, while overbought readings suggest a risk of short-term consolidation. Karapetjanc believes that as long as macro and geopolitical conditions stay stable, the upside remains favored. "With strong momentum and supportive fundamentals, I expect the USD/ILS to hold above key support and test higher resistance levels in the short term."

Earlier, analysts noted that bullish technical momentum in USD/ILS was underpinned by the pair holding above major moving averages. The current analysis strengthens this outlook, as sustained overbought conditions and elevated momentum signals highlight an upside risk of a breakout above the current volatility band, warranting close attention to potential shifts in short-term direction.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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