-0.51% for US Dollar vs Israeli Shekel — Sellers keep control amid Iran-Israel escalation

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Iran launched missile strikes against over 100 Israeli and U.S. military targets in retaliation for senior Iranian security official deaths.
Geopolitical escalation is increasing uncertainty around the US Dollar and Israeli Shekel currencies amid regional instability.
USD/ILS remains under persistent bearish pressure, trading below key averages with a likely sideways or lower range of ₪3.0750–₪3.0950 in the near term.

Geopolitical escalation heightens volatility as Iran retaliates against Israel

On Wednesday, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported launching missile strikes targeting over 100 military and security sites within Israel and against U.S. assets in the Middle East, citing retaliation for the killing of Iranian security chief Ali Larijani, his son, and an aide. The escalation follows Israeli airstrikes on Tuesday that resulted in the deaths of Larijani, head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, an IRGC-aligned militia leader. Iranian officials have stated that Iran does not depend on a single individual after the loss of senior leadership. The situation contributes to heightened geopolitical tensions involving both the US Dollar and Israeli Shekel economies.

Mixed technical signals as sellers dominate but momentum remains muted

The pair remains capped by the SMA-20, SMA-50, and SMA-200, with the Ichimoku Kijun level at ₪3.1095 acting as immediate resistance above current prices. Daily MACD offers a mild buy signal, though the ADX reads weak trend momentum, and RSI (45.31), Stoch RSI (20.13), and CCI (–18.96) highlight mild downward or oversold pressure. BBP on 'Buy' indicates some buyer presence at the short-term margin, while AO stays neutral, reflecting the overall lack of clear trend conviction during quiet trading conditions. Seller control remains visible after a downward gap at the open, with price near session lows, but mixed technicals call for caution.

Further downside risk favored as resistance holds and volatility bands tighten

USD/ILS is expected to trade within a typical volatility band of ₪3.0750 to ₪3.0950 over the next five sessions, reflecting ranges observed in recent trading. All major weekly trend indicators show 'Sell', keeping the probability of a sustained upside low (under 20%) and increasing the likelihood of further declines or sideways movement in a narrow corridor. A decisive break above immediate resistance at ₪3.1095 would be needed to change near-term sentiment. Breaching support at ₪3.0750 could pave the way for deeper losses toward lower weekly averages.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, observes persistent seller dominance at all timeframes for USD/ILS. He sees macro and geopolitical concerns keeping pressure on the pair, while technical signals are mixed and offer little conviction for a reversal. Buyer activity is present, but upside is capped unless resistance at ₪3.1095 breaks. For now, he expects further rangebound or downside movement unless momentum shifts. "As long as heightened tensions persist and technical barriers remain, I see limited upside for USD/ILS — but a clear breakout could quickly change the sentiment."

Earlier, analysts noted that the US Dollar vs Israeli Shekel remained under persistent bearish momentum, with technical signals pointing to continued downside pressure. The latest escalation of regional tensions, coupled with ongoing technical weakness, now heightens attention on whether USD/ILS can sustain support above ₪3.0750 or break lower, marking this level as a pivotal threshold for short-term direction.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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