chart formation

Chart Formation

The graphical representation on a chart of a trend in security prices. Technical analysts identify chart formations for a security and predict future price movements in part by matching current patterns with previous patterns.

chart formation

A series of graphed stock prices or other market variables that form a recognizable pattern that may be used to determine future movements of the charted variable. Chart formations are not always as clearly defined as their users would like; thus, the ability to recognize and use charted data varies among technicians. Also called formation, pattern. See also inverted formation.
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However, current positioning hints that the upswing is nearly over with GBPJPY prices putting in a Star candlestick at the upper boundary of a Rising Wedge bearish reversal chart formation.
British Pound Positioned to Reverse Lower Against Japanese Yen
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GBPUSD is showing a clear Bearish Engulfing candlestick pattern at the top of a Rising Wedge chart formation, a setup that is itself indicative of a downward reversal.
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The chart formation, called a contango, indicates a well-supplied market.
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Summary: The Australian Dollar has broken key support against its US counterpart at the bottom of a Rising Wedge chart formation that we identified last week.
Australian Dollar Yields Sell Entry as Prices Break Key Support
We announced MU as December's Stock-of-the-Month well before it posted its incredible earnings using MU's attractive Cup & Handle chart formation.
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