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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 12 2013

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 12 2013

CORRECTION - BOJ Kuroda: Easing to last until sustainable prices achieved

BoJ Kuroda speech was just published, with the governor saying that the objetive of achieving the inflation target with 2 years in mind, adding that the BoJ easing will not necessarily be limited to just 2 years. He said that the easing is actually planned to last as long as needed to achieve sustainable prices. He pointed out on his speech that capital spending is the key element to monitor and improve to end the vicious deflation cycle.

Mr. Kuroda will make prompt policy adjustment as required on varies areas, prior examination of indicators such as the capex as mentioned, consumption, exports, conducting regular examinations every single month. Finally, he said to be confident BoJ can meet its bond buying target with purchases across the yield curve, adding that monetary policies do not have as a result the depreciation of the local currency but policies are aimed to end deflation, not to affect the Yen rate.

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FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

24h EMU. Eurogroup meeting

2013-04-12 12:30 GMT | US Retail Sales (MoM) (Mar)

2013-04-12 13:55 GMT | US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index

2013-04-12 16:30 GMT | US Fed's Bernanke Speech

FOREX NEWS :

2013-04-12 04:37 GMT | EUR/USD having a hard time at key supply 1.3140/60

2013-04-12 04:07 GMT | AUD/USD edges higher during Asia session, 1.0553 last

2013-04-12 02:40 GMT | USD/JPY holds 99.38/45 demand for now

2013-04-11 22:48 GMT | EURJPY advances for 6th day in a row, prints new highs above 131.00

EURUSD :

HIGH 1.31261 LOW 1.30994 BID 1.31129 ASK 1.31135 CHANGE 0.09% TIME 08:52:50

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up

TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Yesterday high offers key resistance level at 1.3140 (R1). Clearance here is required to resume uptrend structure towards to next target at 1.3176 (R2) and any further price appreciation would then be limited to last resistance for today at 1.3212 (R3). Downwards scenario: Next challenge on the downside is seen at 1.3083 (S1). Breakthrough of this mark would open way for a downside expansion and could possibly trigger our initial targets at 1.3046 (S2) and 1.3008 (R3) later on today.

Resistance Levels: 1.3140, 1.3176, 1.3212

Support Levels: 1.3083, 1.3046, 1.3008

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GBPUSD :

HIGH 1.54096 LOW 1.53814 BID 1.53932 ASK 1.53938 CHANGE 0.05% TIME 08:52:51

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up

TREND CONDITION : Up trend

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Instrument stabilized after the gains provided yesterday. Penetration above the resistive structure at 1.5413 (R1) might encourage protective orders execution and drive market price towards to the next resistive means at 1.5444 (R2) and 1.5477 (R3). Downwards scenario: Market decline below the support level at 1.5363 (S1) might change short-term technical picture and shift market sentiment to the bearish side. In such scenario we expect next targets to be exposed at 1.5330 (S2) and 1.5297 (S3)

Resistance Levels: 1.5413, 1.5444, 1.5477

Support Levels: 1.5363, 1.5330, 1.5297

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USDJPY :

HIGH 99.803 LOW 99.358 BID 99.515 ASK 99.520 CHANGE -0.16% TIME 08:52:52

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up

TREND CONDITION : Sideway

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Medium term bias remains positive however further market rise is limited now to the key resistive barrier at 99.95 (R1), clearance here is required to enable next resistances at 100.48 (R2) and last one at 101.04 (R3). Downwards scenario: Yesterday session low offers key supportive barrier at 99.09 (S1). Break here might provide sufficient momentum on the downside and expose our intraday targets at 98.62 (S2) and 98.12 (S3)

Resistance Levels: 99.95, 100.48, 101.04

Support Levels: 99.09, 98.62, 98.12

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AUD/USD DAILY as of Friday, 12 April, 2013

AUD/USD yesterday closes with a daily white body.

A Daily spinning top has formed (a spinning top is a candle with a small real body). Spinning tops identify a session in which there is little price action as defined by the difference between the open and the close. During a rally or near new highs, a spinning top can be a sign that prices are losing momentum and the bulls may be in trouble.Three Daily white candles has formed during the last three Daily bars. Although these candles were not big enough to create three Daily white soldiers, the steady upward pattern is bullish.

RSI has just reached its highest value in the last 14 days. This is BULLISH signal.

SAR signal a Buy 3 days ago.

The close is currently

ABOVE its 200 daily moving average

ABOVE its 50 daily moving average

ABOVE its 20 daily moving average

The current market condition for Australian Dollar / US Dollar is Very Bullish

Australian Dollar / US Dollar closed above the upper Bollinger Band by 6.4%. This combined with the steep uptrend suggests that the upward trend in prices has a good chance of continuing. However, a short-term pull-back inside the Bollinger Bands is likely. Bollinger Bands are 37.29% narrower than normal.

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 15 2013

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 15 2013

Eurogroup releases statement on Cyprus

Eurozone finance ministers, who are holding talks in Dublin today, have released a statement on Cyprus in which they assure that the country has met all the requirements, allowing for the bailout deal to be completed. According to the document: The Eurogroup notes with satisfaction that the Cypriot authorities have implemented decisive bank resolution, restructuring and recapitalisation measures to address the fragile and unique situation of Cyprus' financial sector. The Eurogroup commends the authorities for their demonstrated resolve in implementing these important measures in a tight timeframe and reiterates its appreciation for the efforts made by the Cypriot citizens over the last weeks.” Eurozone finance ministers expect the bailout fund ESM board to give the green light to the proposal of granting Cyprus a 10 billion euro bailout on April 24. The first tranche of the aid could then be released by mid-may.

Following the release of the statement on the Cypriot bailout, Eurozone finance ministers, who hold talks today in Dublin, announced that the loan repayment for Ireland and Portugal would be extended. Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem confirmed that the Eurozone finance ministers agreed to give seven more years to Portugal and Ireland to repay their bailout loans amounting to 78 billion euros and 85 billion euros, respectively. He also informed that the maturity extension will most probably be approved at the upcoming Ecofin meeting, which kicks off later today. EU Commissioner Olli Rehn expressed hope that Ecofin would give the green light to the measure, which in his opinion is an important step on the road to exiting the rescue program.

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FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

2013-04-15 09:00 GMT | EMU. Trade Balance s.a. (Feb)

2013-04-15 12:30 GMT | USA. NY Empire State Manufacturing Index (Apr)

2013-04-15 13:00 GMT | USA. Total Net TIC Flows (Feb)

2013-04-15 14:00 GMT | USA. NAHB Housing Market Index (Apr)

FOREX NEWS :

2013-04-15 04:34 GMT | Draghi testimony key in the week ahead for euro – UBS

2013-04-15 04:08 GMT | EUR/JPY, stops below 127.70 tripped

2013-04-15 03:45 GMT | USD/CAD catching a firm bid, trading up 43 pips at 1.0184

2013-04-15 03:08 GMT | NZD/USD again below 0.85

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Forex Technical Analysis EURUSD

MARKET ANALYSIS – Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Possibility of market strengthening is seen above the immediate resistive barrier at 1.3103 (R1). Price extension above it is required to validate our next intraday targets at 1.3128 (R2) and 1.3154 (R3) Downwards scenario: Further correction development is limited now to the session low – 1.3043 (S1). If the price manages to surpass it we would suggest next intraday targets at 1.3015 (S2) and 1.2988 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3103, 1.3128, 1.3154

Support Levels: 1.3043, 1.3015, 1.2988

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Forex Technical Analysis GBPUSD

Upwards scenario: Next resistance level is seen at 1.5355 (R1). Subsequently loss here might create upside momentum and drive market price towards to our initial targets at 1.5384 (R2) and 1.5415 (R3) in potential. Downwards scenario: An important technical level is seen at 1.5306 (S1). Market decline below this level might initiate bearish pressure and drive market price towards to our next targets at 1.5282 (S2) and 1.5257 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.5355, 1.5384, 1.5415

Support Levels: 1.5306, 1.5282, 1.5257

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Forex Technical Analysis USDJPY

Upwards scenario: Next hurdle on the upside is seen at important technical level – 98.62 (R1). If the price manages to overcome it we expect further acceleration towards to our initial targets at 99.17 (R2) and 99.71 (R3). Downwards scenario: Price regress below the support level at 97.55 (S1) would increase likelihood of failing towards to our key supportive barrier at 97.08 (S2) and any further market decline would then be targeting final support for today at 96.57 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 98.62, 99.17, 99.71

Support Levels: 97.55, 97.08, 96.57

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )

 

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 16 2013

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 16 2013

Portugal unveils new austerity measures to appease the Troika

Troika inspectors arrived in Lisbon on Monday in order to carry out the seventh review of the country’s bailout program, since it had received 78 billion euros of aid in 2011. Portugal had to come up with new austerity measures to meet the budget gap of about 1.3 billion euros, which emerged after the Portuguese Constitutional court ruled that four of the measures proposed by the PM Pedro Passos Coelho’s government were illegal.

Currently the 2 billion euro bailout tranche is blocked. If the Troika’s review has a positive conclusion, the money will be released and Portugal will also have a better chance of obtaining the 7 year loan repayment extension, approved on Friday by Ecofin. Passos Coelho said today that the additional 600 million euros would come from cuts in healthcare, education , social security and public services and another 600 million euros from reductions of administrative costs. These new austerity measures have been heavily criticized by the left-wing opposition and labor unions.

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FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

2013-04-16 09:00 GMT | Germany. ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment (Apr)

2013-04-16 12:30 GMT | USA. Consumer Price Index (YoY) (Mar)

2013-04-16 13:00 GMT | EMU. ECB President Draghi's Speech

2013-04-16 22:45 GMT | New Zeland. Consumer Price Index (YoY)

FOREX NEWS :

2013-04-16 03:38 GMT | Kiwi retreats as macro risks weigh on sentiment

2013-04-16 03:32 GMT | EUR/USD holds above 1.3035

2013-04-16 02:13 GMT | Gold has peaked, beginnings of a new chapter - RBS

2013-04-16 01:57 GMT | EUR/AUD rockets higher as China Data spurs Aussie weakness

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EURUSD :

HIGH 1.30815 LOW 1.30305 BID 1.30747 ASK 1.30753 CHANGE 0.3% TIME 08:33:21

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Neutral

TREND CONDITION : Sideway

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: A bullish tone dominates during the Asian session and further buying interest might arise above the next resistance at 1.3108 (R1). Clearance here would suggest next intraday target at 1.3143 (R2) and if the price holds its momentum we can expect an increase towards to 1.3179 (R3). Downwards scenario: Key support level lies at 1.3043 (S1). Penetration below it might change near-term tone to the negative side and expose our initial targets at 1.3008 (S2) and 1.2969 (S3) later on today.

Resistance Levels: 1.3108, 1.3143, 1.3179

Support Levels: 1.3043, 1.3008, 1.2969

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GBPUSD :

HIGH 1.53097 LOW 1.52729 BID 1.53043 ASK 1.53049 CHANGE 0.14% TIME 08:33:22

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: Next hurdle that limit uptrend development lies above the fractal level at 1.5345 (R1). If the break occurs here, next attractive level could be exposed at 1.5374 (R2) and any further rise would then be limited to 1.5403 (R3). Downwards scenario: However our both moving averages are pointing down and if the price manages to break our key support level at 1.5271 (S1) we would expect further depreciation towards to our next targets, located at 1.5242 (S2) and 1.5212 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.5345, 1.5374, 1.5403

Support Levels: 1.5271, 1.5242, 1.5212

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USDJPY :

HIGH 97.71 LOW 95.79 BID 97.438 ASK 97.439 CHANGE 0.69% TIME 08:33:23

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Possibility of market strengthening is seen above the resistance level at 98.27 (R1). Clearance here is required to validate next interim target at 98.83 (R2) and any further rise would then be targeting mark at 99.39 (R3). Downwards scenario: Possible depreciation below the technically important support level at 97.08 (S1) would allow further market decline on the medium-term perspective. Possible targets lies at 96.53 (S2) and 95.99 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 98.27, 98.83, 99.39

Support Levels: 97.08, 96.53, 95.99

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( Forex Traders Blog | Forex Trading Systems | Forex Account | FXCC )

 

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 17 2013

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 17 2013

IMF cuts global growth for fourth consecutive time, European recession likelihood 50%

International Monetary Fund (IMF) trimmed its global growth forecast and urged European policy makers to use “aggressive” monetary policy as a second year of contraction leaves the euro area’s recovery lagging behind the rest of the world. The global economy will continue to grow a further 3.3% this year, less than the 3.5% forecast in January, after 3.2% growth in 2012, the fund noted today, cutting its prediction for this year a fourth consecutive time. Moreover, the Washington-based IMF sees the 17-country euro area shrinking 0.3% , compared with a 0.2% retreat in January, with France joining Spain and Italy in the contraction. “The main challenge is still very much in Europe,” IMF Chief Economist Olivier Blanchard said. “Europe should do everything it can to strengthen private demand. What this means is aggressive monetary policy and what this means is getting the financial system to be stronger -- it’s still not in great shape.” As central banks in U.S. and Japan enact unorthodox policies such as asset purchases to rekindle and reinvigorate demand, pressure is mounting on the European Central Bank to do more. The IMF report describes a “three-speed” recovery led by emerging markets including China, with the U.S. forging ahead and Europe trailing after fighting a debt crisis that has forced bailouts of five countries in the region.

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FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

N/A | Germany. 10-y Bond Auctionctus

2013-04-17 08:30 GMT | UK. Bank of England Minutes

2013-04-17 14:00 GMT | Canada. BoC Interest Rate Decision

2013-04-17 18:00 GMT | USA. Fed's Beige Book

FOREX NEWS :

2013-04-17 04:36 GMT | EUR/USD edges lower after impressive close above 1.3155 pivot

2013-04-17 04:09 GMT | Medium-term bearish view on the Indian Rupee - Nomura

2013-04-17 03:34 GMT | AUD/USD rejected from 1.04 resistance

2013-04-17 03:32 GMT | EUR/AUD winning streak continues, more gains to follow?

EURUSD :

HIGH 1.31879 LOW 1.31699 BID 1.31740 ASK 1.31745 CHANGE -0.01% TIME 08:58:06

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up

TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: On the upside resistive structure at 1.3199 (R1) prevents further gains. Clearance here is required to open route towards to next target at 1.3225 (R2) and then final target could be triggered at 1.3251 (R3). Downwards scenario: Pair looks likely to test our supportive means today. Devaluation below the support at 1.3150 (S1) would initiate bearish pressure. On the way our next interim support at 1.3124 (S2) en route to final target at 1.3098 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3199, 1.3225, 1.3251

Support Levels: 1.3150, 1.3124, 1.3098

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GBPUSD :

HIGH 1.53722 LOW 1.53479 BID 1.53479 ASK 1.53488 CHANGE -0.09% TIME 08:58:07

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up

TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Technically medium-term bias remains positive. Next resistive structure holds above the yesterday high at 1.5379 (R1). Break here would suggest marks at 1.5396 (R2) and 1.5411 (R3) as next visible targets. Downwards scenario: Downside expansion might face next hurdle at 1.5347 (S1). Break here is required to initiate stronger bearish pressure and validate our immediate targets at 1.5327 (S2) and 1.5307 (S3) in potential.

Resistance Levels: 1.5379, 1.5396, 1.5411

Support Levels: 1.5347, 1.5327, 1.5307

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USDJPY :

HIGH 98.432 LOW 97.514 BID 98.323 ASK 98.328 CHANGE 0.8% TIME 08:58:08

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up

TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Any upside actions looks limited to resistance level at 98.58 (R1). Surpassing of this level might enable next target at 98.87 (R2) and any further gains would then be targeting final mark at 99.13 (R3) in potential. Downwards scenario: On the other hand, prolonged movement below the supportive measure at 98.08 (S1) might activate bearish pressure. Next aim for the downtrend expansion locates at 97.81 (S2) and then final target for today could be met at 97.52 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 98.58, 98.87, 99.13

Support Levels: 98.08, 97.81, 97.52

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( Forex ECN Broker | Free Forex Demo Accounts | FXCC )

 

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 18 2013

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 18 2013

Weidmann opens the door to an ECB rate cut and foresees a lost decade in Europe

Jens Weidmann, the Bundesbank’s president, has affirmed that the European Central Bank could cut its interest rates if economic data continues worsening, according to an interview published by WSJ. Market has been speculating about the possibilities of the ECB cutting rates and now with inflation below the 2.0% it seems more than likely in May or June. However, Weidmann said the ECB “might adjust in response to new information," but he doesn’t “think that the monetary policy stance is the key issue."

"A point that I think is important to make, perhaps less for my central bank colleagues than for finance ministers,” Weidmann pointed, “is that the medication monetary policy makers administer only cures the symptoms and that it comes with side-effects and risks." In Weidmann's words, the important thing is the development of the reforms at the national and European level. The Bundesbank president also stated that the European recovery will take as much as a decade. The opinion is contrary to other European leaders who said that the worst of the crisis is over. "Overcoming the crisis and the crisis effects will remain a challenge over the next decade,” Weidmann affirmed.

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FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

24h | G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting

2013-04-18 08:30 GMT | UK. Retail Sales (YoY) (Mar)

2013-04-18 12:30 GMT | USA. Initial Jobless Claims (Apr 13)

2013-04-18 14:00 GMT | USA. Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey (Apr)

FOREX NEWS :

2013-04-18 05:58 GMT | EUR/USD flat-lining around 1.3040/45

2013-04-18 03:58 GMT | BoC unlikely to hike rates until H2 2014 - Nomura

2013-04-18 03:17 GMT | Australia activity will soften into the June quarter – NAB

2013-04-18 01:59 GMT | China house prices continue to rise

EURUSD :

HIGH 1.3061 LOW 1.30207 BID 1.30491 ASK 1.30496 CHANGE 0.12% TIME 09:05:28

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Price consolidates after the initial downtrend development yesterday. Price appreciation is possible above the next resistance level at 1.3061 (R1). Break here is required to enable intraday targets at 1.3081 (R2) and 1.3102 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, technically important supportive structure lies at 1.3001 (S1). If the price manages to overcome it, we would suggest next initial targets at 1.2979 (S2) and 1.2957 (S3) in perspective.

Resistance Levels: 1.3061, 1.3081, 1.3102

Support Levels: 1.3001, 1.2979, 1.2957

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GBPUSD :

HIGH 1.52557 LOW 1.52328 BID 1.52532 ASK 1.52538 CHANGE 0.07% TIME 09:05:29

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: GBPUSD maintained a negative near-term tone though recovery action is possible above the next visible resistance at 1.5270 (R1). Clearance here might initiate bullish pressure and validate our next targets at 1.5287 (R2) and 1.5304 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the downside our focus is shifted to the next support level at 1.5216 (S1). Loss here is required to push the price towards to our next interim targets at 1.5199 (S2) en route towards to final support at 1.5182 (S3)

Resistance Levels: 1.5270, 1.5287, 1.5304

Support Levels: 1.5216, 1.5199, 1.5182

USDJPY :

HIGH 98.367 LOW 97.634 BID 98.064 ASK 98.069 CHANGE -0.05% TIME 09:05:30

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Neutral

TREND CONDITION : Sideway

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Next visible fractal level locates at 98.44 (R1). Violation here is required to provide a signal of possible uptrend formation. In such case, resistances at 98.70 (R2) and 98.96 (R3) acts as next attractive points for the bullish oriented traders. Downwards scenario: Negative developments might be settled below the important support level at 97.81 (S1). Any price action below it would then be targeting support at 97.56 (S2) and final target could be exposed at 97.29 (S3) mark.

Resistance Levels: 98.44, 98.70, 98.96

Support Levels: 97.81, 97.56, 97.29

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( FX Central Clearing Ltd )

 

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 22 2013

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 22 2013

Japan escapes censure on the G-20 meeting

he G-20 communiqué provied little fresh headlines to market participants, with the main take away on FX-relate news being the permissive stance towards Japan's monetary policies to beat deflation. The G20 communiqué is basically echoing the same position by the G7 back in February. As noted by Eamonn Sheridan of Forexlive: "Leading into the G20 meeting market concern was that Japan would come under fire for its deflation-fighting policies (which have, as a side-effect, a weaker yen or are have as a central component the aim of a weaker yen, depending on your point of view). It became clear on Friday that Japan had escaped censure from the G20 over its policies, a position made officially clear at the conclusion of the meetings."

The section in the G20 communique that makes references to currencies, stated: "We reiterate our commitments to move more rapidly toward more market-determined exchange rate systems and exchange rate flexibility to reflect underlying fundamentals, and avoid persistent exchange rate misalignments. We will refrain from competitive devaluation and will not target our exchange rates for competitive purposes, and we will resist all forms of protectionism and keep our markets open." It added: "We reiterate that excess volatility of financial flows and disorderly movements in exchange rates have adverse implications for economic and financial stability. Monetary policy should be directed toward domestic price stability and continuing to support economic recovery according to the respective mandates of central banks. We will be mindful of unintended negative side effects stemming from extended periods of monetary easing."

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FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

2013-04-22 08:00 GMT | Switzerland. Monthly Statistical Bulletin

2013-04-22 12:30 GMT | USA. Chicago Fed National Activity Index (Mar)

2013-04-22 14:00 GMT | EMU. Consumer Confidence (Apr)Preliminar

2013-04-22 14:00 GMT | USA. Existing Home Sales Change (MoM) (Mar)

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

2013-04-22 04:41 GMT | USD/JPY marches towards 100.00, BOJ rate decision due out end of week

2013-04-22 04:01 GMT | USD and Yen ease post-G20; Napolitano reelected

2013-04-22 03:23 GMT | Prefer to keep selling GBP/USD – RBS

2013-04-22 02:52 GMT | EUR/USD drifting sideways as range bound behavior continues

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Forex Technical Analysis EURUSD :

MARKET ANALYSIS – Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Market remains sideways oriented. Next hurdle on the upside might be found at 1.3084 (R1). Break here would open road towards to our interim aim at 1.3097 (R2) and enable final intraday resistive measure at 1.3110 (R3). Downwards scenario: Failure to establish positive bias today might lead to the recovery action in near term perspective. Next immediate support locates at 1.3046 (S1). Break here is required to enable bearish pressure towards to our targets at 1.3033 (S2) and 1.3020 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3084, 1.3097, 1.3110

Support Levels: 1.3046, 1.3033, 1.3020

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Forex Technical Analysis GBPUSD :

Upwards scenario: Upside risk aversion is seen above the next resistance level at 1.5251 (R1). Appreciation above it might lead to the positive intraday bias formation towards to our next targets at 1.5269 (R2) and 1.5287 (R3). Downwards scenario: Negative tendency development might occur below the key support level at 1.5216 (S1). Break here would open road towards to next supportive measure at 1.5198 (S2) and then final supportive bastion could be found at 1.5180 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.5251, 1.5269, 1.5287

Support Levels: 1.5216, 1.5198, 1.5180

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Forex Technical Analysis USDJPY :

Upwards scenario: Intraday market sentiment is shifted to the negative side after the losses provided during the Asian session, however market appreciation is possible above the next resistance at 99.89 (R1). Loss here would suggest next intraday targets at 100.19 (R2) and 100.49 (R3). Downwards scenario: Possibility of the price depreciation is seen below the next support level at 99.37 (S1). Break here could provide sufficient momentum and expose our next intraday targets at 99.05 (S2) and 98.75 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 99.89, 100.19, 100.49

Support Levels: 99.37, 99.05, 98.75

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 23 2013

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 23 2013

Slovenia Bailout Would Be Spanish-Cypriot Mongrel

The ink on the provisional bailout agreement for Cyprus was hardly dry last month before bond markets shifted their attention to Slovenia, another small euro- area country with a banking problem. The Slovenian government’s borrowing costs subsequently shot up. The fear that Slovenia might be the next Cyprus, with international creditors again forcing losses onto bank bondholders and uninsured depositors, is only partly justified. Slovenia isn’t Cyprus, and its rescue program, when it comes, will probably look like a hybrid between the Spanish-style bailout and the Cyprus-style bail-in.

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FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

2013-04-23 07:28 GMT | Germany. Markit Manufacturing PMI

2013-04-23 07:58 GMT | EMU. Markit Manufacturing PMI

2013-04-23 14:00 GMT | US. New Home Sales

2013-04-23 21:00 GMT | NZ. RBNZ Interest Rate Decision

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

2013-04-23 04:19 GMT | Upcoming economic data the catalyst for EUR/USD?

2013-04-23 04:08 GMT | USD remains our currency of choice - JPMorgan

2013-04-23 03:29 GMT | EUR/JPY consolidates around 129.00 support, Eur PMI on tap

2013-04-23 02:52 GMT | USD/JPY breaks below 99.00 bids

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EURUSD :

HIGH 1.30677 LOW 1.30328 BID 1.30415 ASK 1.30419 CHANGE -0.19% TIME 08 : 40:20

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Neutral

TREND CONDITION : Sideway

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: EURUSD determined clear sideways tone on the medium-term timeframe. Possibility of market appreciation is seen above the resistance level at 1.3056 (R1). Break here is required to validate next targets at 1.3069 (R2) and 1.3082 (R3). Downwards scenario: Fresh portion of the economic data releases might increase volatility later on today. The 1.3032 (S1) mark is key support level on the downside. Below here is a route towards to next supports at 1.3019 (S2) and 1.3005 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3056, 1.3069, 1.3082

Support Levels: 1.3032, 1.3019, 1.3005

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GBPUSD :

HIGH 1.52979 LOW 1.52544 BID 1.52593 ASK 1.52598 CHANGE -0.2% TIME 08 : 40:21

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Neutral

TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Neutral tone remains in power on the hourly chart frame. Next resistance is seen at 1.5280 (R1). Clearance here is required for instrument strengthening towards to our initial targets at 1.5297 (R2) and 1.5312 (R3). Downwards scenario: If the price failed to overcome our next resistance level we expect market easing below the support level at 1.5248 (S1). Loss here would shift our technical outlook to the bearish side with expected targets at 1.5232 (S2) and 1.5216 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.5280, 1.5297, 1.5312

Support Levels: 1.5248, 1.5232, 1.5216

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USDJPY :

HIGH 99.384 LOW 98.589 BID 98.693 ASK 98.695 CHANGE -0.53% TIME 08 : 40:22

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: USDJPY trades under the bearish pressure today and posting new local lows. Though break above the resistance at 99.35 (R1) would suggest next interim target at 99.73 (R1) en route towards to final aim at 100.13 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, an element of supportive measures is found at 98.53 (S1). Clearance here would suggest further downtrend development towards to possible targets at 98.16 (S2) and 97.76 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 99.35, 99.73, 100.13

Support Levels: 98.53, 98.16, 97.76

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 24 2013

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 24 2013

Spain might get EU deficit target extension

The EU signalized on Tuesday that Spain might be granted two more years to reach the deficit target. Additionally, the President of the European Commission José Manuel Durão Barroso said yesterday that 2013 deficit targets for other EU countries could also be eased. EU sources suggested that the European Commission could allow Spain to have a budget deficit of 6.5% this year and that deadline for it to reach 3% could be extended by two more years. Barroso said that the correction of budgetary imbalances in Greece, Portugal and Spain has been very impressive and that the European Commission is considering extending the deadlines for the correction of excessive deficits also for other EU Member States, as the objective is to combine the adjustment of deficits and debt with growth in the short term.

Yesterday weak German PMI data release (47.9 actual vs. 49.1 estimates) fueled more talk of possible ECB rate cuts in the coming months. Although the EURUSD did close below the 1.3000 level, some analysts found the lack of follow through to the downside impressive and believe the key will be to see how it reacts to data in coming sessions. The main report due out today will be the German IFO which is released at 8:00 GMT. Economic data out of the UK is light in the coming session, with Mortgage Approvals due out at 8:30 GMT. The US session will also be fairly quiet with Durable Goods due out at 12:30 GMT.

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FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

2013-04-24 08:00 GMT | Germany. IFO - Business Climate

2013-04-24 08:30 GMT | UK. BBA Mortgage Approvals

2013-04-24 12:30 GMT | USA. Durable Goods Orders

2013-04-24 20:15 GMT | Canada. BoC Governor Mark Carney Speech

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

2013-04-24 04:26 GMT | EUR/USD pressured by German PMI data, German IFO on tap next

2013-04-24 03:08 GMT | GBP/USD still forming possible “bear flag” on daily chart

2013-04-24 02:25 GMT | AUD/JPY still range bound after Aussie CPI data disappoints

2013-04-24 02:09 GMT | NZD/USD eases below 0.8450

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EURUSD :

HIGH 1.30104 LOW 1.29882 BID 1.30053 ASK 1.30059 CHANGE 0.03% TIME 08:44:38

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Instrument gained momentum on the downside recently, turning short-term bias to the negative side. However upwards penetration above the resistance at 1.3012 (R1) would enable bullish forces and might drive market price towards to our initial targets at 1.3031 (R2) and 1.3051 (R3). Downwards scenario: Fresh low formed today offers an important supportive mark at 1.2987 (S1). Depreciation below it might shift medium-term tendency to the bearish side and validate our next intraday targets at 1.2970 (S2) and 1.2953 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3012, 1.3031, 1.3051

Support Levels: 1.2987, 1.2970, 1.2953

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GBPUSD :

HIGH 1.52502 LOW 1.52265 BID 1.52483 ASK 1.52491 CHANGE 0.08% TIME 08:44:38

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Neutral

TREND CONDITION : Sideway

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Upside formation is limited now to the next resistive barrier at 1.5253 (R1). Clearance here is required to provide a space for a move towards to next target at 1.5267 (R2) and then final aim would be 1.5282 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other side, any prolonged movement below the support at 1.5225 (S1) might enable downside forces and drive market price towards to supportive means at 1.5211 (S2) and 1.5197 (S3) later on today

Resistance Levels: 1.5253, 1.5267, 1.5282

Support Levels: 1.5225, 1.5211, 1.5197

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USDJPY :

HIGH 99.761 LOW 99.193 BID 99.386 ASK 99.391 CHANGE -0.06% TIME 08:44:39

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up

TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: USDJPY trapped to the consolidation phase after the upside development. Fresh high at 99.77 (R1) offers a good resistance level. Break here is required to take the pair towards to initial targets at 100.13 (R2) and 100.48 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, prolonged movement below the initial support level at 99.15 (S1) might trigger protective orders execution and drive market price towards to supportive means at 98.77 (S2) and 98.40 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 99.77, 100.13, 100.48

Support Levels: 99.15, 98.77, 98.40

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 25 2013

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 24 2013

Enrico Letta named Italian PM

Italian President Giorgio Napolitano, who was reelected to the post last weekend, has given the mandate to form a government to center-left deputy leader Enrico Letta on Wednesday.After accepting the nomination the new Italian Prime Minister said that he would form "a government of service to the country." He stressed that politics in Italy should regain credibility in order to make head against the crisis. He said that the situation in Italy was very difficult at the moment and that the most urgent issues which should be addressed were unemployment, poverty and problems faced by small businesses. He suggested that the Eurozone should not press so much for austerity and rather focus on boosting growth in the area. 46 year old Enrico Letta is the second youngest Prime Minister in the history of Italian politics. He is the nephew of Gianni Letta, Silvio Berlusconi's close ally and despite his young age he has extensive government experience (he held various ministerial positions in the Italian government and served as a Member of the European Parliament for the North-East region) The cabinet formed by Letta will receive support mainly from Berlusconi's People of Freedom (PDL) party, Letta's Democratic Party (PD) and Mario Monti's centrist Civic Choice.

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FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

2013-04-25 08:30 GMT | UK. Gross Domestic Product

2013-04-25 12:30 GMT | USA. US Initial Jobless Claims

2013-04-25 14:00 GMT | USA. Treasury Sec Lew Speech

2013-04-25 23:30 GMT | Japan. National Consumer Price Index

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

2013-04-25 05:04 GMT | Window still open for the Yen to recover – JPMorgan

2013-04-25 04:31 GMT | EUR/USD – Will next week’s ECB Rate decision end the range bound behavior?

2013-04-25 03:28 GMT | GBP/USD buoyed by Verizon/Vodafone buzz

2013-04-25 02:25 GMT | AUD/USD drifting higher towards resistance at 1.0345

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Forex Technical Analysis EURUSD

MARKET ANALYSIS – Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Retracement action is reasonable scenario for EURUSD today. Our focus is shifted to the key resistive barrier at 1.3061 (R1). If the price manages to overcome it we would suggest next intraday targets at 1.3079 (R2) and 1.3096 (R3). Downwards scenario: Possible downside expansion would attack our support levels at 1.3017 (S2) and 1.3000 (S3). However prior reaching our targets, market should manage to overcome key resistive structure at 1.3034 (S1).

Resistance Levels: 1.3061, 1.3079, 1.3096

Support Levels: 1.3034, 1.3017, 1.3000

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Forex Technical Analysis GBPUSD

Upwards scenario: The recent price acceleration on the upside suggests a possible move higher. Next on tap is resistive barrier at 1.5334 (R1) on the way towards to higher targets at 1.5347 (R2) and 1.5361 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, if the price failed to gain momentum on the upside we expect retest of our next support level at 1.5298 (S1). Clearance here is required to keep the downside extension intact and enable our lower targets at 1.5285 (S2) and 1.5270 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.5334, 1.5347, 1.5361

Support Levels: 1.5298, 1.5285, 1.5270

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Forex Technical Analysis USDJPY

Upwards scenario: Measures of resistance might be activating when the pair approaches the 99.77 (R1) mark. Break here would suggest next interim target at 100.13 (R2) and If the price keeps its momentum we expect an exposure of 100.48 (R3). Downwards scenario: Signal of instrument depreciation would be created below the next support level at 99.15 (S1). In such case we would suggest next interim target at 98.77 (S2) and then our final aim at 98.40 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 99.77, 100.13, 100.48

Support Levels: 99.15, 98.77, 98.40

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