The US Dollar (USD) is likely to trade in a sideways range of 7.0650/7.0920. In the longer run, current price movements are likely part of a range trading phase; USD is likely to trade between 7.0300 and 7.1200, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note.

USD/CNH can break below 7.0650 mid term

24-HOUR VIEW: “We highlighted yesterday that USD ‘could rise to 7.1060 before the risk of a pullback increases.’ Our view did not materialise as it traded sideways between 7.0685 and 7.0955. Further sideways trading seems likely today, probably in a range of 7.0650/7.0920.”

1-3 WEEKS VIEW: “Our update from Wednesday (09 Oct, spot at 7.0750) remains valid. As highlighted, the current price movements are likely part of a range trading phase. For the time being, USD is expected to trade between 7.0300 and 7.1200.”