USD/CAD Chart 15-min 6/13/2012 10:40AM EDT

Looking at the 15-min USD/CAD chart, we see that the pair has entered a range roughly between 1.0250 and 1.0280. The RSI is also stuck between 40 and 60, reflecting the consolidation momentum in this time-frame.

Price action is heavy is is about to threaten the support level in the 1.0245-1.0250 area. (Actually as I get ready to post this article, the market just pushed below the support. If it can stay below the 1.0260-1.0265 “central pivot” area of the range, the short-term bearish outlook can be confirmed.)

USD/CAD Chart 4H 6/13/2012 10:38AM EDT

A break below 1.0245 should open up the 1.02 level, a recent support pivot. This outlook goes with a bearish trend that has been held under a declining trendline seenn the 4H chart. The next key level below 1.02 is the support pivot near 1.0150.

A return and clearing above 1.0280 suggests a change of trend, with first challenge near 1.0330, with a more aggressive target to the upside being the 1.0440 handle near the 2012 highs.

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