The USD/JPY pair, having reached the target of our previous analysis, is now presenting another trading opportunity around the 157.390 level. This level is showing potential for a new reversal. Market Dynamics Current Setup: The price is forming an inversion swing pattern (fractal), indicating a possible downward push. Technical Indicators: The swing...
The USD/CAD pair has reached the 1.3780 area of resistance, signaling a potential reversal. This comes in the wake of a robust Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report for May, which dispelled fears of a weakening labor market. The report indicated strong labor demand across all sectors and higher-than-expected wage growth. Market Dynamics 1. Strong NFP Report: The...
The EUR/USD pair experienced a setback on Tuesday after reaching its highest level since late March, climbing above 1.0900 before closing the day in negative territory. The pair's near-term technical outlook suggests a lack of bullish momentum as attention shifts to upcoming macroeconomic data releases from the United States. Technical Analysis Overview In the...
On Monday, EUR/USD reached its highest level since late March, surpassing 1.0915. However, after making slight gains during the Asian session on Tuesday, the pair lost momentum and fell below this level. Market participants are now focused on the April JOLTS Job Openings data from the US, set to be released later today. US Economic Indicators On Monday, data...
On Wednesday, GBP/JPY experienced a slight decline, easing to 200.30 but remaining close to multi-decade highs near 200.75. The pair has drifted into bullish territory as markets seem to dismiss potential "Yenterventions" by the Bank of Japan (BoJ), which have yet to be confirmed. Despite speculation about direct intervention in global foreign exchange markets,...
During the European session on Tuesday, gold is trading in negative territory, erasing some of the recovery gains made the previous day. However, the downside appears to be limited due to rising expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates later this year. These expectations have been strengthened by disappointing US macroeconomic data...
The Japanese Yen continued to weaken on Thursday, even as economic data showed a positive trend. The Tokyo Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased to 2.2% year-over-year in May, up from April's 1.8%, which marked a 26-month low. In addition, Japan’s Retail Sales (YoY) grew 2.4% in April, accelerating from a downwardly revised 1.1% rise in March and surpassing market...
The USD/CHF pair experienced notable selling pressure around the 0.9100 mark on Thursday during early European trading hours. This downward movement was primarily driven by the Swiss Franc (CHF) gaining traction following the release of a stronger-than-expected Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report for Switzerland in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. As a result, the...
The EUR/JPY presents a compelling price action scenario with notable opportunities. Recently, the pair encountered strong absorption at the 171.500 level, evidenced by a significant spike indicating substantial seller presence in this price area. This absorption led to a pronounced bearish impulse driving the price down to the 164.000 level. Since then, the price...
Gold experienced a significant boost on Friday after the release of marginally lower-than-expected US core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) data, which is the Federal Reserve's (Fed) preferred gauge of inflation. The core PCE for April was reported at 0.2% month-over-month, below the forecasted 0.3%. This data initially propelled gold to a peak of $2,359,...
The Australian Dollar experienced a marginal decline amidst concerns surrounding an unexpected current account deficit totaling A$4.9 billion in the first quarter. Concurrently, the growth forecast for Australia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has been revised downward to 1.2% year-over-year, a decrease from the previous rate of 1.5%. Conversely, the US Dollar...
The EUR/USD pair remains in a sideways movement following the profit realized from our previous analysis. The price reversed during the latter part of Friday after US data revealed that inflation, as measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, increased by 2.7% year-over-year in April, consistent with March's figures and market...
On Wednesday, the Canadian Dollar experienced a weakening trend across various currency pairs, as the safe-haven appeal of the US Dollar gained traction in the broader market. This decline in the Canadian Dollar's value was notably influenced by subdued bid-to-cover ratios observed in a US Treasury auction held on Tuesday, which contributed to dampened market...
The Australian Dollar started the Monday session on a strong note, accelerating ahead of the ISM Manufacturing PMI release. During the early hours of the Asian session, the AUD received support as Australia's minimum wage increased by 3.75%, aligning with market estimates that ranged from 3.5% to 4.0%. Key Factors Driving the AUD/USD Pair Wage Increase: The...
The GBP/CAD pair recently reached a market high on September 23, 2023. Presently, the price is situated in an accumulation area, suggesting the potential for a bearish reversal. Technical analysis indicates that the pair may retrace to the 1.7300 level and potentially beyond. Given the current market conditions, we have identified signs that support a possible...
EUR/USD rebounded from the 1.08150 demand area and closed in positive territory on Thursday. The pair fluctuates above 1.0830 during the European session as investors remain cautious ahead of key inflation data. The US Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) revised the annualized first-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth down to 1.3% from the initial estimate...
Gold Shows Signs of Recovery Despite Stronger USD Gold prices have shown some recovery on Friday, despite the strength of the US Dollar (USD). However, the upside potential for the yellow metal might be constrained by diminishing expectations of a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) in September. Nonetheless, safe-haven flows due to rising geopolitical...
On Tuesday, the US Dollar gained renewed strength during the American trading session as risk sentiment deteriorated due to escalating geopolitical tensions between Israel and Gaza. Concurrently, hawkish comments from Minneapolis Federal Reserve (Fed) President Neel Kashkari drove US Treasury bond yields higher, which in turn boosted the Greenback from its weekly...