Softer US inflation figures limit Fed rate hike. Will USD/CHF test resistance?

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Highlights

Softer US inflation data has dampened immediate expectations for a Federal Reserve rate hike, reducing support for the US Dollar.
The market is adopting a more cautious stance toward USD/CHF as investors await clearer guidance on Federal Reserve policy direction.
USD/CHF maintains bullish momentum with an expected trading range of Fr.0.8055 to Fr.0.8135, though overbought technical signals suggest possible short-term consolidation or mean reversion.

Fed rate outlook shifts as softer US inflation dampens dollar demand

Softer US inflation figures have led to weaker demand for the US Dollar as investors dial back expectations for an imminent Federal Reserve rate hike, according to Fxstreet. This policy shift reduces immediate support for the USD and has limited further appreciation against the Swiss Franc. The resulting backdrop points to a more cautious trading environment as markets await clearer signals regarding the Fed's next move.

Mixed oscillators and overbought signals heighten pullback risk amid strength

On the technical front, USD/CHF remains above the MA-20, MA-50, and MA-200 on the H1 chart, reflecting broad strength. The Ichimoku Kijun sits at Fr.0.8065, establishing the primary support level, while resistance is identified at Fr.0.8135 based on the current range. Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 62, tipping into bullish territory, but both Stochastic RSI and Commodity Channel Index (CCI) are in overbought zones, signaling risk of a short-term pullback. Momentum readings are divided, with Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) and Average Directional Index (ADX) both neutral, whereas Bull/Bear Power confirms buyer dominance intraday. The Awesome Oscillator also aligns with the uptrend, but the blend of mixed oscillators and neutral momentum suggests price may be vulnerable to mean reversion, even as intraday action persists near highs.

Consolidation likely unless support breaks to trigger short-term correction

Over the next 2 to 3 trading days, USD/CHF is expected to consolidate within a typical volatility band between Fr.0.8055 and Fr.0.8135. There is a 79% probability of an upside extension inside this range, with a 21% chance of a downward move. Baseline expectations favor continued consolidation unless the price closes below support at Fr.0.8065, which would open the door to a brief correction, while a break above Fr.0.8135 may signal further bullish momentum.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, an analyst at Traders Union, views the current USD/CHF setup as fundamentally and macroeconomically sound, with strong technical support. He believes the pause in US inflation and the Fed's policy ambiguity have limited the dollar's upside, but the pair is still showing resilience above key levels. The expert sees consolidation as the base case, but remains optimistic about the chances of further gains if prices hold above Fr.0.8065. "As long as the Fed remains cautious and support holds, I expect USD/CHF to maintain its bullish skew within the current range," he says.

Earlier, analysts noted that bullish momentum had emerged in USD/CHF as the pair sustained gains above its key moving averages. With fresh signs of market caution linked to shifting Federal Reserve expectations, traders should monitor for a range breakout, as a decisive move beyond established volatility bands could set the next directional tone.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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