US Dollar vs Israeli Shekel slips as global trade faces Middle East conflict disruptions

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Highlights

The US Dollar remains resilient as investors price in a possible de-escalation while maintaining caution due to ongoing geopolitical risks and trade disruptions linked to Middle Eastern conflicts.
Persisting tensions surrounding Iran are causing longer transit times, volatile costs, and liquidity concerns for globally exposed firms, with the conflict's duration viewed as a critical earnings risk.
USD/ILS momentum is mildly bullish short term but constrained within a narrow ₪3.11–₪3.13 range, with technical signals favoring sideways or modest downside movement over the next five days.

Market sentiment cautious amid persistent trust gap and global trade risks

The US Dollar has remained resilient as markets have priced in a potential pivot toward peace but continue to exercise caution due to a persistent 'trust gap', with oil prices elevated and overall risk appetite contained. Geopolitical tensions stemming from the ongoing war involving Iran are leading to disruptions in global trade, which is causing longer transit times, volatile input costs, and delayed payments for internationally exposed companies. Analysts indicate that the duration of these Middle Eastern conflicts remains a key variable in shaping liquidity, leverage, and earnings impacts for global markets.

Modest bullish bias signals weak momentum within wider downtrend

Technical analysis shows USD/ILS trading above its MA-20 and MA-50, but below the MA-200, confirming upward short- and medium-term momentum, but within a long-term bearish trend. The Ichimoku Kijun level at ₪3.1095 acts as immediate support. Momentum indicators on the daily timeframe indicate a modest bullish bias — MACD is on a strong buy, daily RSI stands just above 52, and Awesome Oscillator gives a buy signal. However, the low ADX reading of 12.9 signals weak trend strength, while Stoch RSI and CCI show no overbought extremes and BBP indicates mild buyer dominance.

Sideways movement likely as technical signals favor downside risk

Over the next five trading days, USD/ILS is expected to fluctuate within the typical volatility band between ₪3.11 and ₪3.13. The probability of an upward move is low (less than 20%), with downside scenarios more likely according to weekly MACD, RSI, ADX, and MA-50 readings. The baseline scenario calls for sideways movement in this zone. A break above immediate resistance near ₪3.13 could trigger further gains, while a drop below support at ₪3.1095 may open the way toward ₪3.10.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees short-term and medium-term upside in USD/ILS, but remains cautious given the weak trend readings and persistent geopolitical risks. He notes that price action is constrained by lackluster momentum and continued uncertainty from Middle East conflicts. Kharitonov believes that failure to break resistance at ₪3.13 or a drop below ₪3.1095 will keep the pair in a sideways range. "Until USD/ILS breaks decisively above ₪3.13, my outlook remains neutral to defensive amid fragile sentiment and weak technical strength."

Earlier, analysts noted that USD/ILS was exhibiting short-term bullish momentum while cautioning that long-term resistance and geopolitical risks could limit gains. This view is reinforced by the current market environment, where a sustained close above the MA-50 in the coming days could be an early signal for potential upside despite the prevailing risk-off sentiment.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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