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Market Overview by FXCC Oct 12 2012

Market Overview by FXCC Oct 12 2012

MAS surprises but still room to loosen policy - Capital Economics

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) left its policy stance unchanged today and it will continue to allow the NEER to trade within a target band of “modest and gradual appreciation”. The slope, mid-point and width of the target band will stay the same. The decision came despite stood at -1.5% q/q on an annualized basis in Q3.

A relatively quiet London session lies ahead, with no EZ sovereign debt auctions as usual on Fridays, and only minor EUR data related coming out, starting with French current account at 06:45 GMT, followed by the Netherlands trade balance at 07:30 GMT, Italy CPI at 08:00 GMT, and EU industrial production 1 hour later. The IMF-WB meetings will keep going throughout Sunday, with BoJ governor Shirakawa to speak at 12:20 GMT. Special attention might come from Spain, as the nation government holds its regularly weekly meeting, and markets expectations are growing on the country asking for the bailout after S&P downgraded Spain's credit ranking to one notch away from junk status.

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All. IMF Meeting

2012-10-12 09:00 GMT European Monetary Union. Industrial Production

2012-10-12 12:30 GMT United States. Producer Price Index

2012-10-12 13:55 GMT United States. Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index

2012-10-12 04:42 GMT GBP/USD pressured ahead of Europe

2012-10-12 04:33 GMT EUR/USD clings to range game; time to salute 1.30 again?

2012-10-12 02:34 GMT AUD/JPY threatening offers near 80.80

2012-10-11 23:34 GMT USD/JPY gently bid; further advances ahead?

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EURUSD 1.29291 / 1.29294

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

1.3009 1.2980 1.2951

1.2914 1.2885 1.2854

SUMMARY Up

TREND Upward penetration

MA10 Bullish

MA20 Bullish

STOCHASTIC Neutral

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: Medium term bias remains positive and today we expect further appreciation as main scenario. Main scenario: Strengthening above the resistance at 1.2951 (R1) might open way towards to next targets at 1.2980 (R2) and 1.3009 (R3). Alternative scenario: Next support can be found at 1.2914 (S1), clearance here would enable lower targets at 1.2885 (S2) and 1.2854 (S3).

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GBPUSD 1.60289 / 1.60296

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

1.6109 1.6082 1.6057

1.6020 1.5993 1.5966

SUMMARY Up

TREND Upward penetration

MA10 Bearish

MA20 Bullish

STOCHASTIC Neutral

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: GBPUSD deviate from last week losses and current consolidation might extend its power above the suggested resistance levels today. Main scenario: Rise above the resistance at 1.6057 (R1) would suggest next target at 1.6082 (R2) and then final resistance can be found at 1.6109 (R3). Alternative scenario: Next support level holds at 1.6020 (S1), break here would suggest next target at 1.5993 (S2) and any further fall would then be limited to 1.5966 (S3).

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USDJPY 78.341 / 78.343

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

78.79 78.67 78.54

78.27 78.13 77.99

SUMMARY Up

TREND Upward penetration

MA10 Bullish

MA20 Bullish

STOCHASTIC Neutral

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: Fresh high provided today is our key point for further instrument appreciation however penetration below the suggested support level might enable bearish force on the short term perspective. Main scenario: Next resistance is placed at 78.54 (R1), break here might expose next target at 78.67 (R2) and any further rise would then be targeting 78.79 (R3). Alternative scenario: Our now bullish short term outlook will remain in place while USDJPY trades above the support at 78.27 (S1). A downside move below it might expose our next targets at 78.13 (S2) and 77.99 (S3) in potential.

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Market Overview by FXCC Oct 15 2012

Market Overview by FXCC Oct 15 2012

Case for an RBNZ rate cut mounts - BNZ

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand may start to find it harder and harder to maintain its cash rate steady in the foreseeable future, according to BNZ economist Stephen Toplis. From Mr. Toplis: "A very weak PMI, followed by today’s weak PSI, intimates that Q3 GDP might print very poorly indeed. Consensus forecasts for global growth remain under pressure. The Australian economy is looking demonstrably shaky, resulting in grief for domestic manufacturers, and the RBA is easing. The NZD TWI sits stubbornly 1.4% above the RBNZ’s assumed Q4-average. And the annual CPI is about to print below the bottom edge of the RBNZ’s 1-3% target range. We, thus, now put the probability of an easing as high as 35%."

The BNZ Analyt adds: "We stick with our view that rates are on hold for some time to come but warn that the downside risk should not be ignored. The market is now pricing in around an 85% chance of a cut over the coming 12 months. It’s been pricing in a reduction in rates consistently for much of the last year and we have railed against it. While we think the odds are overdone, the situation has certainly changed sufficiently for us to be much less aggressive in our dissension. For us the catalyst for an easing will be continued appreciation in the NZD accompanied by a stalling in the domestic housing market."

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UPCOMING EVENTS :

2012-10-15 12:30 GMT | United States. Retail Sales

2012-10-15 14:30 GMT | Canada. Bank of Canada Business Outlook Survey

2012-10-15 19:00 GMT | Canada. BoC Governor Mark Carney Speech

2012-10-15 21:45 GMT | New Zealand. Consumer Price Index

FOREX NEWS :

2012-10-15 04:49 GMT | GBP/USD maintains bearish tendencies

2012-10-15 04:43 GMT | EUR/USD new week, same range

2012-10-15 04:14 GMT | AUD/NZD choppy below 1.2550

2012-10-15 03:13 GMT | EUR/JPY slide supported by trendline

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EURUSD : 1.29080 / 1.29085

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

1.2954 | 1.2937 | 1.2922

1.2890 | 1.2875 | 1.2860

SUMMARY : Up

TREND : Upward penetration

MA10 : Bearish

MA20 : Bearish

STOCHASTIC : Neutral

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: Today Instrument gained momentum on the negative side and formed correction from its initial uptrend formation. If it manages to break above the suggested resistance level we expect to see new step of uptrend development, otherwise depreciation below the support would lead to the deeper correction. Main scenario: Possible strengthening might arise above the next resistance level at 1.2922 (R1). Next targets holds at 1.2937 (R2) and 1.2954 (R3) levels. Alternative scenario: Downside development remains for now limited by next support level at 1.2890 (S1), clear break here would be a signal of market weakening, targeting 1.2875 (S2) and 1.2860 (S3) in potential.

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GBPUSD : 1.60385 / 1.60394

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

1.6132 | 1.6096 | 1.6059

1.6024 | 1.5983 | 1.5944

SUMMARY : Down

TREND : Downward penetration

MA10 : Bullish

MA20 : Bullish

STOCHASTIC : Neutral

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: The medium term tendency is Bearish as both moving averages are pointing down and we expect that GBPUSD remains on the negative side today. Main scenario: Decrease below the expected support at 1.6024 (S1) might push price lower and enable our targets at 1.5983 (S2) and 1.5944 (S3). Alternative scenario: Upside formation is limited by next resistance level at 1.6059 (R1). If market manage to break it, further targets locates at 1.6096 (R2) and 1.6132 (R3).

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USDJPY : 78.564 / 78.565

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

78.95 | 78.79 | 78.63

78.43 | 78.26 | 78.09

SUMMARY : Up

TREND : Sideway

MA10 : Bullish

MA20 : Bullish

STOCHASTIC : Neutral

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: Pair has settled positive bias on the hourly timeframe and fresh high, formed today is our reference point for the instrument appreciation. Main scenario: Our next resistance level for today stay at 78.63 (R1), break here would enable next targets at 78.79 (R2) and 78.95 (R3). Alternative scenario: Possible depreciation below the support level at 78.43 (S1) would suggest next targets at 78.26 (S2) and 78.09 (S3).

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Market Overview by FXCC Oct 17 2012

Market Overview by FXCC Oct 17 2012

Moody’s confirms Spain’s government bond rating at Baa3, negative outlook

Moody’s issued the following statement in downgrading Spain’s sovereign credit rating outlook to negative: Moody’s Investors Service yesterday confirmed the Kingdom of Spain’s Baa3 government bond rating and assigned a negative outlook to the rating. In addition, Moody’s has confirmed Spain’s short-term rating at (P)Prime-3. Rating action concludes the review for possible further downgrade of Spain’s rating that Moody’s had initiated on 13 June 2012.

In summary, Moody’s believes that the combination of euro area and ECB support and the Spanish government’s own efforts should allow the government to maintain capital market access at reasonable rates, providing it with the time it needs to stabilise public debt over the next few years. In Moody’s view, the maintenance of market access is critical because the risk that some form of burden-sharing will be imposed on bondholders is material for those countries that rely entirely or to a very large extent on official-sector funding for an extended period of time.

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UPCOMING EVENTS :

2012-10-16 08:30 GMT | United Kingdom. Bank of England Minutes

2012-10-16 09:00 GMT | Switzerland. ZEW Survey - Expectations

2012-10-16 09:15 GMT | United Kingdom. BOE Deputy Governor Paul Tucker speech

2012-10-16 12:30 GMT | United States. Housing Starts

FOREX NEWS :

2012-10-17 02:55 GMT | GBP/USD at key 61.8 fibo; awaits BoE minutes

2012-10-17 01:26 GMT | USD/JPY ranges ahead of 79.00 sellers

2012-10-17 00:26 GMT | AUD/USD follows Euro tail; 1.0330/35 next hurdle

2012-10-16 21:32 GMT | EUR/USD tests 1.3100 on Moddy's Spanish rating

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EURUSD : 1.30944 / 1.30947

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

1.3199 | 1.3160 | 1.3125

1.3064 | 1.3027 | 1.2992

SUMMARY : Up

TREND : Up trend

MA10 : Bullish

MA20 : Bullish

STOCHASTIC : Overbought

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: Moody’s confirms Spain’s government bond rating at Baa3 with the negative outlook yesterday and that drives market price towards to new levels. Market sentiment is clearly bullish. Main scenario: In terms of technical levels next resistance level could be found at 1.3125 (R1). Appreciation above it might enable next targets at 1.3160 (R2) and 1.3199 (R3) in potential. Alternative scenario: Our next support level holds at 1.3064 (S1). Price penetration below it might open way towards to next targets at 1.3027 (S2) and 1.2992 (S3).

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GBPUSD : 1.61262 / 1.61266

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

1.6192 | 1.6163 | 1.6135

1.6101 | 1.6074 | 1.6045

SUMMARY : Up

TREND : Upward penetration

MA10 : Bullish

MA20 : Bullish

STOCHASTIC : Neutral

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: Market is waiting for Bank of England Minutes at 08:30 GMT. Technically, further market rise is more likely scenario for today while both moving averages are pointing up. Main scenario: If the price manages to progress above the next resistance at 1.6133 (R1) we suggest next targets at 1.6154 (R2) and 1.6177 (R3) in potential. Alternative scenario: Next support level locates 1.6107 (S1) today, possible pushdown of the price below it would suggest next targets at 1.6085 (S2) and 1.6062 (S3).

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USDJPY : 78.632 / 78.636

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

79.03 | 78.91 | 78.78

78.61 | 78.50 | 78.38

SUMMARY : Down

TREND : Downward penetration

MA10 : Bearish

MA20 : Bullish

STOCHASTIC : Oversold

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: USDJPY still trades under the bullish pressure on the medium term perspective. Though, possibility of further market decline is high today as a part of correction development. Main scenario: We expect to see retest of our support at 78.61 (S1) today. Easing below it would suggest next targets at 78.50 (S2) and 78.38 (S3) in potential. Alternative scenario: Our next resistance level is placed at 78.78 (R1). Break above it might open initial targets at 78.91 (R2) and 79.03 (R3) in potential.

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Market Overview by FXCC Oct 18 2012

Market Overview by FXCC Oct 18 2012

China's Q3 GDP in line with estimates at 7.4%; Q3 print slightly better-than-expected

Chinese Real GDP for 3Q came as expected, printing 7.4% y/y growth - previously 7.6% y/y , hich had been the lowest reading since March 09. The Q3 seasonally adjusted number, however, came above expectations at 2.2% vs 1.8% consensus. While China's economy slows, data can be perceived as slightly better-than-expected, with QoQ numbers strengthening above cooling calls. Adds to signs China economy is bottoming. Ind Production came upbeat at 9.2% vs 9.0% exp, Fixed Investment better stood at 20.5% vs 20.2% expected, while retail sales were much better at 14.2 vs 13.2%.

Chinese Premier Wen noted that China's Q3 economic situation was 'relatively good' and that economic growth was stabilising. A better than expect GDP print will be positive for risk appetite, particularly given how far Chinese growth expectations have fallen over recent months. AUD, NZD and Asian currencies would push through recent highs on such an outcome.

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UPCOMING EVENTS :

2012-10-18 08:30 GMT | United Kingdom. Retail Sales

2012-10-18 12:30 GMT | United States. Unemployment Claims

2012-10-18 14:00 GMT | United States. Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey

2012-10-18 | Spanish 10-y Bond Auction

FOREX NEWS :

2012-10-18 04:39 | GMT EUR/AUD dip stalls at 1.26 as Asia turns ‘risk on’

2012-10-18 01:38 | GMT AUD/JPY staying bid above 82.00

2012-10-18 00:36 | GMT EUR/JPY consolidates at 4-wk highs

2012-10-17 23:14 | GMT USD/JPY surges above 79.00

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EURUSD : 1.30964 / 1.30969

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

1.3199 | 1.3163 | 1.3125

1.3064 | 1.3027 | 1.2992

SUMMARY : Down

TREND : Downward penetration

MA10 : Bearish

MA20 : Bearish

STOCHASTIC : Oversold

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: The pull back from yesterday’s high might be considered as price retracement from major uptrend formation. Pair is quoting roughly -0.17 % below its opening price and our short term outlook is negative today. Main scenario: Current downside formation is limited by next support level at 1.3064 (S1). Break here is required for further depreciation towards to our targets at 1.3027 (S2) and 1.2992 (S3) in potential. Alternative scenario: We see potential for further appreciation towards to next targets at 1.3163 (R2) and 1.3199 (R3) if it manage to overcome our next resistance level at 1.3125 (R1).

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GBPUSD : 1.61294 / 1.61303

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

1.6172 | 1.6157 | 1.6142

1.6114 | 1.6099 | 1.6083

SUMMARY : Down

TREND : Downward penetration

MA10 : Bearish

MA20 : Bearish

STOCHASTIC: Neutral

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: GBPUSD tested negative side today and we are not expecting major changes in current tendency. Not many macroeconomic data releases expected today however UK Retail Sales announcement at 08:30 GMT might bring additional volatility. Main scenario: Next support could be found at 1.6114 (S1), clearance here is required to attack lower targets at 1.6099 (S2) and 1.6083 (S3). Alternative scenario: If the pair can breach our next resistance at 1.6142 (R1), we suggest next target at 1.6157 (R2) and any further rise would then be limited by last resistance at 1.6172 (R3) intraday.

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USDJPY : 79.161 / 79.164

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

79.43 | 79.32 | 79.20

79.08 | 78.97 | 78.86

SUMMARY : Up

TREND : Up trend

MA10 : Bullish

MA20 : Bullish

STOCHASTIC : Neutral

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: The pair is under the bullish pressure, as both of our Moving Averages are aggressive towards the price trading above it. Fresh high, formed today is our next reference point for further market appreciation. Main scenario: Key resistance is seen at 79.20 (R1). Clearance here would suggest next targets at 79.32 (R2) and 79.43 (R3). Alternative scenario: The downside trend evolvement is limited by next support level at 79.08 (S1), break here might lead to the targets execution at 78.97 (S2) and 78.86 (S3).

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Market Overview by FXCC Oct 19 2012

Market Overview by FXCC Oct 19 2012

Framework for banking union by end of 2012

European Union leaders, according reports from Reuters, have agreed on a legal roadmap to establish a single bank supervisor for the union. A text of draft conclusions on the first day of talks in the ongoing EU summit in Brussels said leaders struck a deal on "the objective of completing the legal framework by the end of the year" with implementation "in the course of 2013", Reuters said. EU Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Olli Rehn commented, cited by Reuters, that reaching such deal is key "to break the vicious circle between sovereigns and banks". Framework for banking union by end of 2012, completion by early 2014, and is to cover 6,000 banks, according to a French official.

They added that potential for direct bank recapitalization from bailout funds in 2013. However, the German counterparts have denied that bank recapitalization can take place in early 2013. From German government source cited by Reuters: "Direct recapitalization of banks in first qtr of 2013 is ‘very unlikely’. Can only begin once an effective single banking supervisor is in place. ECB will be responsible for systemically important banks, but will oversee other banks if necessary. There will be a mix of supervision between ECB and national supervisors." Frictions between Germany and France on how to go about the banking supervisor authority had been a troubling sticking point, with German Chancellor Angela Merkel demanding stronger authority to veto national budgets that breach EU rules, while French President Francois Hollande had been more supportive of moving towards a European banking union.

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UPCOMING EVENTS :

2012-10-19 06:00 GMT | Germany. Producer Price Index

2012-10-19 12:30 GMT | Canada. Consumer Price Index

2012-10-19 14:00 GMT | United States. Existing Home Sales Change

2012-10-19 N/A | E.M.U. European Council meeting

FOREX NEWS :

2012-10-19 02:57 GMT | GBP/JPY bears still defending 128.00 fig.

2012-10-19 01:54 GMT | GBP/USD bearish while below 1.6065

2012-10-19 00:30 GMT | AUD/USD has double failure above 1.04

2012-10-19 00:17 GMT | USD/JPY maintains positive bias, resistance at 79.65

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EURUSD : 1.30715 / 1.30719

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

1.3133 | 1.3107 | 1.3084

1.3055 | 1.3031 | 1.3007

SUMMARY : Down

TREND : Downward penetration

MA10 : Bearish

MA20 : Bearish

STOCHASTIC : Neutral

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: Both moving averages are pointing down and we see potential of further depreciation later on today as main scenario though medium term tone remains positive. Main scenario: Next attractive support level locates at 1.3055 (S1). Break here is required to put in focus lower target at 1.3031 (S2) and 1.3007 (S3). Alternative scenario: Appreciation above the resistance level at 1.3084 (R1) would suggest higher targets at 1.3107 (R2) and 1.3133 (R3).

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GBPUSD : 1.60617 / 1.60625

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

1.6112 | 1.6091 | 1.6072

1.6041 | 1.6021 | 1.6001

SUMMARY : Down

TREND : Downward penetration

MA10 : Bearish

MA20 : Bearish

STOCHASTIC : Neutral

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: Yesterday market depreciation has determined negative market sentiment for the trading session ahead.Main scenario: Downtrend resuming is possible below the next support level at 1.6041 (S1). Clearance of this level might expose next targets at 1.6021 (S2) and 1.6001 (S3) during the day. Alternative scenario: Next resistance level holds at 1.6072 (R1), break here would suggest next targets at 1.6091 (R2) and 1.6112 (R3) in potential.

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USDJPY : 79.299 / 79.303

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

79.66 | 79.53 | 79.41

79.25 | 79.13 | 79.00

SUMMARY : Up

TREND : Up trend

MA10 : Bullish

MA20 : Bullish

STOCHASTIC : Neutral

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: Upside formation remains in power on the medium term perspective however market looks overbought on the hourly chart and today we expect an attack to our support levels. Main scenario: Bearish penetration below the support level at 79.25 (S1) would then targeting 79.13 (S2) and 79.00 (S3) intraday. Alternative scenario: Appreciation above the next resistance level at 79.41 (R1) would suggest next targets at 79.53 (R2) and 79.66 (R3) in perspective.

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Market Overview by FXCC Oct 22 2012

Market Overview by FXCC Oct 22 2012

Rajoy gets landslide victory in Galicia

El PaÍs reported a landslide victory by Rajoy in Galicia. In Europe, things seem to be progressing. Reuters is reporting that the Troika deal is 90% complete, according to the Greek Finance Minister, and that the Greek Prime Minister expects his nation to receive the next tranche of loans by the end of November; the November timeline is key, given that Greece will reportedly run out of adequate reserves by the 16th of that month.

Elsewhere in the region, eyes are on Spain as the Spanish province of Galicia becomes a focus for global investors, with a key election underway today; Mariano Rajoy's ruling People's Party is in the lead according to early exit polls. Economists continue to expect that Spain will do what is needed to secure ECB help in November, and a bailout would certainly help to soothe persistent fears about the breakup of the European Union.

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UPCOMING EVENTS :

2012-10-22 06:00 GMT | United Kingdom. Nationwide Housing Prices

2012-10-22 07:00 GMT | Switzerland. Monthly Statistical Bulletin

2012-10-22 07:00 GMT | Australia. RBA Assist Gov Debelle Speech

FOREX NEWS :

2012-10-22 04:15 GMT | EUR/AUD consolidation a continuation pattern?

2012-10-22 01:51 GMT | EUR/JPY, post '4-yr trendline' era; 104.00 still tough

2012-10-22 00:19 GMT | AUD/USD tests bids through 1.3000

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EURUSD : 1.30560 / 1.30565

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

1.3111 | 1.3089 | 1.3066

1.3031 | 1.3007 | 1.2983

SUMMARY : Up

TREND : Upward penetration

MA10 : Bullish

MA20 : Bearish

STOCHASTIC : Overbought

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: Technically, EURUSD is under the uptrend formation on the medium term perspective and appreciation above the expected resistance levels might open road towards to new targets. Main scenario: Our next resistance level could be found at 1.3066 (R1). Appreciation above it might enable next targets at 1.3089 (R2) and 1.3111(R3) in potential. Alternative scenario: We expect to see retest of our support at 1.3031 (S1) today. Easing below it would suggest next targets at 1.3007 (S2) and 1.2983 (S3) in potential.

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GBPUSD : 1.60303 / 1.60311

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

1.6089 | 1.6068 | 1.6046

1.6011 | 1.5989 | 1.5965

SUMMARY : Down

TREND : Down trend

MA10 : Bullish

MA20 : Bearish

STOCHASTIC : Overbought

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: GBPUSD aimed to recover previous day’s losses by trading most of the time on the positive side today. We expect further appreciation towards to our resistance levels today however medium term bias remains negative. Main scenario: If the pair manages to overcome our next resistance level at 1.6046(R1), we expect further progress towards to new targets at 1.6068 (R2) and 1.6089 (R3) in potential. Alternative scenario: Next support level locates at 1.6011 (S1). Decline below it might resume weakness towards to 1.5989 (S2). Selling pressure might face final support at 1.5965 (S3) intraday.

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USDJPY : 79.619 / 79.621

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

79.93 | 79.82 | 79.66

79.46 | 79.30 | 79.13

SUMMARY : Up

TREND : Up trend

MA10 : Bullish

MA20 : Bullish

STOCHASTIC : Overbought

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: USDJPY gained momentum on the positive side today and our main scenario is bullish on the short term perspective, though further market decline is possible later on today. Main scenario: Climb above the resistance level at 79.66 (R1) might open way for the price appreciation towards to the target at 79.82 (R2). Last target for today locates at 79.93 (R3). Alternative scenario: If the price manage to stabilize on current levels and clearly brake our next support level at 79.46 (S1) we expect correction development with next targets at 79.30 (S2) and 79.13 (S3).

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Market Overview by FXCC Oct 23 2012

Market Overview by FXCC Oct 23 2012

Spain is now where Greece was three years ago.

Steen Jakobsen, Chief Investment Officer at Saxo Bank, on an attempt to emphasize the dire financial picture in Spain, and what may come further down the road, notes Spain is now where Greece was three years ago. Mr. Jakobsen notes: "Spain is facing negative fiscal multipliers as any move toward austerity will aggravate the negative economic spiral. Even the IMF has now admitted that fiscal multipliers are far higher than previously assumed (0.9 to 1.7 vs. previous 0.5), meaning the end is not near to this crisis. The problem for Spain is the same as for Greece: a mandate for change forced on the population by unelected and non-accountable officials in offices in Brussels or Frankfurt is never going to last for long. "

Moody's Investors Service announced downgrades by one or two notches the ratings in five Spanish regions, including Andalucia, Extremadura, Castilla-La Mancha, Catalunya, and Murcia. In the statement, Moody's also confirms the ratings of the Basque Country and the Diputacion Foral de Bizkaia at Baa2. In addition, the ratings of the regions of Madrid, Castilla y Leon and Galicia have also been confirmed at Baa3. The ratings of Valencia were also confirmed at B1.

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UPCOMING EVENTS :

2012-10-23 12:30 GMT | Canada. Retail Sales

2012-10-23 13:00 GMT | Canada. BoC Interest Rate Decision

2012-10-23 14:00 GMT | E.M.U. Consumer Confidence

2012-10-23 17:00 GMT | United Kingdom. BoE's Governor King Speech

FOREX NEWS :

2012-10-23 04:50 GMT | GBP/USD flat above 1.6000, bearish below 1.5970

2012-10-23 02:52 GMT | EUR/AUD set for breakout, but in which direction?

2012-10-22 23:52 GMT | USD/JPY threatening 80.00

2012-10-22 21:26 GMT | EUR/JPY surges toward 61.8% Fibo resistance

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EURUSD : 1.30580 / 1.30583

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

1.3099 1.3087 1.3075

1.3048 1.3037 1.3025

SUMMARY : Down

TREND : Downward penetration

MA10 : Bearish

MA20 : Bullish

STOCHASTIC : Oversold

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: Instrument tested negative side today and we see possibility of further market decline later on today. Main scenario: A short-term neutral bias might face immediate support at 1.3048 (S1). Lower targets are placed at 1.3037 (S2) and 1.3025 (S3) in case of successful penetration here. Alternative scenario: Next resistance is placed above the fresh high at 1.3075 (R1), a break above it would extend gains towards to next targets at 1.3087 (R2) and 1.3099 (R3).

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GBPUSD : 1.60146 / 1.60154

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

1.6052 1.6038 1.6024

1.6006 1.5992 1.5977

SUMMARY : Down

TREND : Downward penetration

MA10 : Bullish

MA20 : Bearish

STOCHASTIC : Neutral

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: Both moving averages now are pointing down and we expect further easing today below the expected support levels. Main tendency on the medium term remains negative. Main scenario: Downside direction is limited by next support level at 1.6006 (S1), price decrease below it would be targeting next supports at 1.5992 (S2) and 1.5977 (S3). Alternative scenario: Our next resistance locates at 1.6024 (R1). Successful attack here would put in focus next target at 1.6038 (R2) and any further rise would then be targeting to 1.6052 (R3).

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USDJPY : 79.909 / 79.913

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

80.31 80.15 80.01

79.78 79.64 79.49

SUMMARY : Up

TREND : Up trend

MA10 : Bullish

MA20 : Bullish

STOCHASTIC : Neutral

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: Positive tendency remains in power today however in near future we expect to see some consolidation and possibly pull back from its initial price increase. Main scenario: Our next resistance stay at 80.01 (R1), break here is required for market expansion towards to next targets at 80.15 (R2) and 80.31 (R3). Alternative scenario: If the marked decline below the support at 79.78 (S1), we expect price downgrade towards to our targets at 79.64 (S2) and 79.49 (S3) as a part of consolidation.

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Market Overview by FXCC Oct 24 2012

Market Overview by FXCC Oct 24 2012

Euro searching for catalyst strong enough to break its range, FOMC eyed

Looking ahead, the Federal Reserve's policy setting committee began a two-day meeting, with a policy statement to be released Wednesday.According to Marc Chandler, Global Head of Currency Strategy at BBH, given the proximity of the election and the fact that an open-ended asset purchase plan was announced last month (QE3 or QE+), there will be a great deal more talk than action at the FOMC meeting.

"There are two issues that market expects the Fed to discuss. The first may fall under communication, but is really more substantive", says BBH. "Currently the Fed uses a calendar date approach, now mid-2015 to guide expectations of the minimum amount of time the Fed will keep interest rates low. There has been some talk…that perhaps the Fed should provide numerical targets". The second issue addresses the amount of securities the Fed is purchasing, says BBH analyst. "The question here is whether the Fed should roll the $45 bln a month in Treasuries it is buying under Operation Twist (and selling short-end holdings) and roll them into QE3+", he explains. "This would mean buying $85 bln a month in MBS and Treasuries a month".

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UPCOMING EVENTS :

2012-10-24 14:00 GMT | United States. New Home Sales

2012-10-24 15:15 GMT | Canada. BoC Press Conference

2012-10-24 18:15 GMT | United States. Fed's Monetary Policy Statement and press conference

2012-10-24 | European Monetary Union. ECB President Mario Draghi Visits Germany

FOREX NEWS :

2012-10-24 05:02 GMT | EUR/USD looking ahead to EZ PMI, FOMC

2012-10-24 00:43 GMT | AUD/USD spike hits 1.0300 post-AU CPI

2012-10-23 23:23 GMT | Buy dips on gold towards a $1775 target - Nomura

2012-10-23 21:24 GMT | AUD/JPY bears protecting 82.70

EURUSD : 1.29865 / 1.29869

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

1.3037 | 1.3013 | 1.2994

1.2971 | 1.2951 | 1.2930

SUMMARY : Down

TREND : Down trend

MA10 : Bullish

MA20 : Bearish

STOCHASTIC : Neutral

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: Plenty of macroeconomic data releases ahead. Today in focus ECB President Mario Draghi speech at 14:00 GMT and Fed's Monetary Policy Statement and press conference at 18:15 GMT. Technically, instrument extended its weakening and determined negative bias on the medium term perspective. Main scenario: Risk of further depreciation is seen below the next support level at 1.2971 (S1). Clearance here might put selling pressure to the pair and enable next targets at 1.2951 (S2) and 1.2930 (S3). Alternative scenario: Our next resistance level is placed above the fresh high, provided today at 1.2994 (R1). Strengthening above it would suggest higher targets at 1.3013(R2) and 1.3037 (R3).

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GBPUSD : 1.59487 / 1.59488

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

1.5993 | 1.5975 | 1.5956

1.5931 | 1.5913 | 1.5894

SUMMARY : Down

TREND : Down trend

MA10 : Bearish

MA20 : Bearish

STOCHASTIC : Neutral

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: Technically, picture is negative for GBPUSD. We expect gradual market decline later on today however possibility of consolidation development is seen above our resistance levels. Main scenario: Next support level in focus at 1.5931 (S1), if it manages to break our support here we suggest next targets at 1.5913 (S2) and 1.5894 (S3). Alternative scenario: Successful attack to the next resistance level at 1.5956 (R1) might establish retracement formation with next targets at 1.5975 (R2) and 1.5993 (R3) in focus.

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USDJPY : 79.807 / 79.809

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

80.22 | 80.08 | 79.94

79.78 | 79.64 | 79.49

SUMMARY : Up

TREND : Up trend

MA10 : Bullish

MA20 : Bearish

STOCHASTIC : Neutral

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: Yesterday USDJPY continued its consolidation and now is settled for a move. We expect retest of our resistance level today. If it fails to establish positive bias likely we will see a correction development on the hourly timeframe. Main scenario: Next resistance at 79.94 (R1) comes ahead. The break here is required for the price appreciation towards to next target at 80.08 (R2) and any further rise would then be targeting to 80.22 (R3). Alternative scenario: Downside fluctuations remains for now limited by next support level at 79.78 (S1), only clear break here would be a signal of market easing, targeting 79.64 (S2) and 79.49 (S3) in potential.

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Market Overview by FXCC Oct 25 2012

Market Overview by FXCC Oct 25 2012

RBNZ rate cut expected ‘next few months'

As expected, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) kept its cash rate on hold at 2.5% today, with Gov. Wheeler noting that market sentiment has improved, that the risks to the global outlook have become more balanced, that a strong NZD undermines the fundamentals of the NZ’s economy, which, he says, is expected to continue growing at a modest pace.

Daniel Martin, economist at Capital Economics (Asia) notes: “Recent data suggest that GDP stabilised or even picked up slightly in Q3, after a slowdown in Q2. However, we expect subdued global growth and currency strength to prompt the RBNZ into a rate cut over the next few months.”

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UPCOMING EVENTS :

2012-10-25 08:30 GMT | United Kingdom. Gross Domestic Product

2012-10-25 12:30 GMT | United States. Durable Goods Orders

2012-10-25 21:00 GMT | New Zealand. Trade Balance

2012-10-25 23:30 GMT | Japan. National Consumer Price Index

FOREX NEWS :

2012-10-25 05:29 GMT | EUR/USD stops come first, technicals later

2012-10-25 04:41 GMT | GBP/USD in tight range ahead of UK GDP data

2012-10-25 03:28 GMT | AUD/JPY retesting 83.00 range resistance

2012-10-25 01:32 GMT | AUD/USD slowly inching higher; key Fibo nearby

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EURUSD : 1.29861 / 1.29864

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

1.3029 | 1.3013 | 1.2997

1.2977 | 1.2961 | 1.2945

SUMMARY : Down

TREND : Upward penetration

MA10 : Bullish

MA20 : Bullish

STOCHASTIC : Neutral

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: EURUSD stabilized on the positive side today and attempt to reach yesterday high. If it fails to overcome it we expect further market decline as main scenario for today. Main scenario: Risk of further market weakening is seen below the next support level at 1.2977 (S1). Break here is required to expose next targets at 1.2961 (S2) and 1.2945 (S3). Alternative scenario: In case of market appreciation above the next resistance at 1.2997 (R1), we suggest next target at 1.3013 (R2) and any further rise would then be targeting 1.3029 (R3).

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GBPUSD : 1.60472 / 1.60479

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

1.6095 | 1.6081 | 1.6067

1.6048 | 1.6033 | 1.6019

SUMMARY : Up

TREND : Up trend

MA10 : Bullish

MA20 : Bullish

STOCHASTIC : Overbought

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: GBPUSD gained momentum on the positive side and currently trades on its high. We expect further price appreciation later on today towards to our resistance levels. Main scenario: Our next resistance level is placed at 1.6067(R1). Clearance here would suggest next targets at 1.6081(R2) and 1.6095 (R3). Alternative scenario: Fall below the support level at 1.6048 (S1) would provide us with a signal of further downtrend formation. We expect next targets at 1.6033 (S2) and 1.6019 (S3) in such scenario.

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USDJPY : 80.054 / 80.058

DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY

80.50 : 80.34 : 80.17

79.95 : 79.79 : 79.63

SUMMARY | Up

TREND | Up trend

MA10 | Bullish

MA20 | Bullish

STOCHASTIC | Overbought

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Technical Summary: Instrument has settled correction on the hourly timeframe and currently trades under the bullish pressure. Further rise is likely scenario for today. Main scenario: We expect attack to the next resistance level at 80.17 (R1). Clearance here is required for the instrument strengthening towards to our next targets at 80.34 (R2) and 80.50 (R3) in potential. Alternative scenario: The downside trend evolvement is limited by next support level 79.95 (S1), break here might lead to the targets execution at 79.79 (S2) and 79.63 (S3).

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Market Overview by FXCC Nov 05 2012

Market Overview by FXCC Nov 05 2012

Greece to present new austerity package today

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - The Greece government, still in despair trying to find new ways to cut public spending, will present a new austerity proposal to parliament on Monday. In the proposal, it will be key to win enough acceptance if the country is to comply with the Troika requirements and not put at risk a still 'doubtful' next aid tranche worth over EUR 31.5 billion. The country faces a new week with tensions in the street escalating fast, with plans of strikes and protests. A 2-day strike against the next austerity bill is expected on Tuesday, with marches through Athens' city centre taking place. Greek parliament will be voting on an austerity package mounting 13.5 billion euros, mainly aimed at tax hikes and more flexibility for firms to enroll people on temporary labour contracts and make them redundant.

"These will be the last cuts in wages and pensions," Samaras said on Sunday, cited by Reuters. "We promised to avert the country's exit from the euro and this is what we are doing. We have given absolute priority to this because if we do not achieve this everything else will be meaningless" Samaras added. As Richard Lee, FXstreet contributor, notes: "A dead vote on the austerity measure would place significant pressure on the single currency, as a delay of disbursement by the EU’s Troika could technically place Greece in a sovereign default. Greek benchmark 10-year bonds are reflective of the sentiment, with the yield rising a little over 40 basis point to 18.18% in the last two days."

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UPCOMING EVENTS :

2012-11-05 00:00 GMT | All. G20 Meeting

2012-11-05 09:28 GMT | United Kingdom. Markit Services PMI

2012-11-05 09:30 GMT | European Monetary Union. Sentix Investor Confidence

2012-11-05 15:30 GMT | United States ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI

FOREX NEWS :

2012-11-05 05:14 GMT | Short EUR/USD, target around 1.26 - Saxo Bank

2012-11-05 04:50 GMT | GBP/USD holding above 1.60 on low volatility

2012-11-05 03:12 GMT | EUR/AUD gaping below 1.2400

2012-11-05 01:30 GMT | USD/JPY capped below 80.50

EURUSD HIGH 1.28393 LOW 1.28159 BID 1.28305 ASK 1.28310 CHANGE -0.06% TIME 08:46:31

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Down trend

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Long direction: Market formed fresh low today and currently deviates from its initial downtrend formation. Next resistance level ahead is seen at 1.2844 (R1), break here is required to enable next target at 1.2868 (R2) and any further rise would then be limited to 1.2892 (R3). Short direction: Market sentiment is negative on EURUSD as of Friday sharp fall. If EURUSD gains momentum today and overcome our next support level at 1.2814 (S1), we suggest next targets at 1.2791 (S2) and 1.2767 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.2844, 1.2868, 1.2892

Support Levels: 1.2814, 1.2791, 1.2767

GBPUSD HIGH 1.60358 LOW 1.60085 BID 1.60288 ASK 1.60296 CHANGE 0.04% TIME 08:46:32

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Down trend

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Long direction: If we take a look on the hourly chart we can see that medium-term bias is clearly negative however today instrument intend to provide retracement formation. Break above the next resistance level at 1.6039 (R1) would suggest next targets at 1.6054 (R2) and 1.6070 (R3) in potential. Short direction: Fresh low, formed on Friday is our key point for today. Next support level lie at 1.6007 (S1), below here opens the road towards to next targets at 1.5993 (S2) and 1.5978 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.6039, 1.6054, 1.6070

Support Levels: 1.6007, 1.5993, 1.5978

USDJPY HIGH 80.562 LOW 80.337 BID 80.353 ASK 80.357 CHANGE -0.15% TIME 08:46:33

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Low

Long direction: Technically, medium term tendency on USDJPY is positive and current pull back might be considered as a correction. If USDJPY gains momentum and rose above the resistance at 80.47 (R1) we expect next targets at 80.55 (R2) and 80.63 (R3). Short direction: Both moving averages is acting now as dynamic resistance levels and while price is quoted below them we expect further market decline. Downside direction is limited by next support level at 80.31 (S1), price decrease below it would be targeting next supports at 80.24 (S2) and 80.15 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 80.47, 80.55, 80.63

Support Levels: 80.31, 80.24, 80.15

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