Pre US Open: Daily Technical Analysis
18 June 2026
18 June 2026
Stay updated with the latest technical market scenarios before the US trading session. This report is based on Trading Central analysis and highlights key intraday levels, preferred scenarios and alternative price moves across major markets.
Markets covered: EUR/USD, WTI Oil, Gold, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD, AUD/USD, Dow Jones CME and Apple.
Please note: markets can move quickly. Some price levels mentioned below may already have been reached, and certain scenarios may already have played out by the time you read this update.
Markets covered: EUR/USD, WTI Oil, Gold, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, USD/CAD, AUD/USD, Dow Jones CME and Apple.
Please note: markets can move quickly. Some price levels mentioned below may already have been reached, and certain scenarios may already have played out by the time you read this update.
Technical Analysis Summary
Market Comments
EUR/USD remains under pressure while trading below 1.1525. A break below 1.1460 could increase downside pressure and support a further move towards 1.1440.
WTI Oil remains fragile while 75.60 acts as resistance. As long as price stays below this level, the downside bias remains active.
Gold continues to hold a bullish structure above 4245. A short consolidation is possible, but the broader upside bias remains intact while price stays above the pivot area.
GBP/USD remains weak below 1.3305. A break below 1.3210 could extend the decline towards 1.3160.
USD/JPY shows upside potential while holding above 160.45. Traders should remain cautious near the 161.00 target area.
USD/CAD keeps a positive short-term structure above 1.4060. The RSI remains bullish, supporting the possibility of continued upward movement.
AUD/USD remains under pressure below 0.7045. As long as this level acts as resistance, price action stays fragile.
Dow Jones CME continues its technical rebound while holding above 52050. The RSI is mixed but slightly tilted to the upside.
Apple remains bearish below 298.58. The RSI is below the neutral 50 area, while the MACD remains below its signal line and negative. The stock is also trading below its 20-day and 50-day moving averages.
WTI Oil remains fragile while 75.60 acts as resistance. As long as price stays below this level, the downside bias remains active.
Gold continues to hold a bullish structure above 4245. A short consolidation is possible, but the broader upside bias remains intact while price stays above the pivot area.
GBP/USD remains weak below 1.3305. A break below 1.3210 could extend the decline towards 1.3160.
USD/JPY shows upside potential while holding above 160.45. Traders should remain cautious near the 161.00 target area.
USD/CAD keeps a positive short-term structure above 1.4060. The RSI remains bullish, supporting the possibility of continued upward movement.
AUD/USD remains under pressure below 0.7045. As long as this level acts as resistance, price action stays fragile.
Dow Jones CME continues its technical rebound while holding above 52050. The RSI is mixed but slightly tilted to the upside.
Apple remains bearish below 298.58. The RSI is below the neutral 50 area, while the MACD remains below its signal line and negative. The stock is also trading below its 20-day and 50-day moving averages.
Risk Warning
This content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a personal recommendation or an offer to buy or sell any financial instrument. Trading CFDs and other leveraged products involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Market conditions can change quickly, and past price behaviour does not guarantee future results.
