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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 26 2013

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 26 2013

All eyes on the ECB

This week's data releases were disappointing on balance. While economic numbers in the US and China continued to come in on a weak(er) note, the eurozone's business climate readings failed to improve again. The UK's GDP report, however, was a nice exception, showing that the economy returned to growth earlier this year. With German business sentiment figures down again (but overall still signaling growth), the French numbers pretty mixed at low levels and Italy's reading (to be released next Thursday) likely up from depressed lows, EMU-wide sentiment does not show signs of recovery after the weakness of the last two months. This should further challenge the ECB's expectations of a stabilization in activity in 1H13 followed by a gradual recovery in the second half of the year. Coupled with recent dovish remarks from Council members and the "lively debate" during the last meeting, this indicates that the central bank should cut the refi rate (but not the deposit rate) by 25bp within the next five weeks. The exact timing of the rate cut is a close call. But our guess is that June is more likely than May, also because the ECB will have the 1Q13 GDP numbers at hand and will have finished its macroeconomic update procedure by then.

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N/A | Japan. BoJ Interest Rate Decision

2013-04-26 08:00 GMT | Switzerland. SNB Chairman Jordan Speech

2013-04-26 12:30 GMT | USA. Gross Domestic Product Annualized

2013-04-26 13:55 GMT | USA. US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index

2013-04-26 04:54 GMT | USD/JPY dives lower after Bank of Japan monetary policy release

2013-04-26 04:07 GMT | EUR/USD choppy trade continues, ECB meeting on tap next week

2013-04-26 02:14 GMT | AUD/USD higher on weaker USD and stronger commodities

2013-04-26 02:14 GMT | US Dollar leaking lower during Asia trade

EURUSD :

HIGH 1.30474 LOW 1.29977 BID 1.30294 ASK 1.30301 CHANGE 0.14% TIME 08:45:17

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Neutral

TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Price stabilized after the yesterday depreciation. Today we see potential to overcome our next resistance level at 1.3049 (R1). Clearance here might pull the pair towards to eventual targets at 1.3066 (R2) and 1.3082 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, market bias remains negative. Risk of further decline is seen below the key support level at 1.3017 (S1). Break here is required to validate lower targets at 1.3000 (S2) and 1.2982 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3049, 1.3066, 1.3082

Support Levels: 1.3017, 1.3000, 1.2982

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GBPUSD :

HIGH 1.54716 LOW 1.54287 BID 1.54539 ASK 1.54546 CHANGE 0.14% TIME 08:45:17

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up

TREND CONDITION : Up trend

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Current price setup is looking for upwards extension possibility. Risk of the price acceleration is seen above the key resistance level at 1.5479 (R1). Clearance here would put immediate focus on the next targets at 1.5502 (R2) and then 1.5524 (R3). Downwards scenario: Bearish pressure might push the price below the support at 1.5426 (S1). Further correction development would open road towards to next target at 1.5402 (S2) and any further losses would then be limited to 1.5378 (S3) mark.

Resistance Levels: 1.5479, 1.5502, 1.5524

Support Levels: 1.5426, 1.5402, 1.5378

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USDJPY :

HIGH 99.411 LOW 98.225 BID 98.552 ASK 98.559 CHANGE -0.7% TIME 08:45:18

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Price accelerates on the downside though chance of market appreciation is seen above the key resistance at 99.22 (R1). Next targets could be found 99.66 (R2) and 100.07 (R3). Downwards scenario: As long as price stays below the next resistance level our medium-term outlook would be negative. Next on tap is support level at 98.17 (S1). Penetration below this mark would suggest next targets at 97.78 (S2) and 97.39 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 99.22, 99.66, 100.07

Support Levels: 98.17, 97.78, 97.39

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 29 2013

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 29 2013

EUR/USD – The week we’ve all been waiting for? ECB and Fed meetings on tap

EUR/USD has started the week off on a strong note, benefiting from the headlines that Enrico Letta has been elected as the new Italian Prime Minister. At one point earlier in the session, the pair had traded as high as 1.3068, but is now back to consolidating near the opening print of 1.3050. According to analysts at FXStreet.com, “After two months of an irreconcilable political deadlock, Enrico Letta, 46, and member of the centre-left Democratic Party (PD), was sworn in as new Italian Prime Minister on Sunday. Letta, who has managed to pull together a 21-member Cabinet, while becoming the third youngest Prime Minister since World War II, nominated an unprecedented seven women to his Cabinet. Fabrizio Saccomanni was appointed finance minister, taking on the responsibility to overlook and bring forward much needed economic reforms to the economy.”

The main event later this week will be the upcoming ECB Monetary Policy meeting on May 2nd at 11:45 GMT. Analysts have been pointing to the weak economic data from Germany, and continued dovish comments from ECB officials as a good reason to expect an adjustment to current policy.

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FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR

2013-04-29 12:00 GMT DE. Consumer Price Index (YoY) (Apr)Preliminar

2013-04-29 12:00 GMT DE. Consumer Price Index (MoM) (Apr)Preliminar

2013-04-29 12:00 GMT DE. Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (MoM) (Apr)Preliminar

2013-04-29 12:00 GMT DE. Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) (Apr)Preliminar

FOREX NEWS

2013-04-29 04:14 GMT EUR/USD – The week we’ve all been waiting for? ECB and Fed meetings on tap

2013-04-29 03:58 GMT AUD/USD to stay near 1.05 next few quarters

2013-04-29 03:04 GMT USD/JPY continues to trade lower, breaks through initial support of 97.55

2013-04-29 00:31 GMT GPB/USD adds to gains during Asia session

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Forex Technical Analysis EURUSD

MARKET ANALYSIS – Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: We are not expecting significant volatility increase today however upside risk aversion is seen above the next resistance level at 1.3076 (R1). Price evaluation above this level would suggest next targets at 1.3094 (R2) and 1.3111 (R3). Downwards scenario: Price regress below the support level at 1.3037 (S1) would increase likelihood of failing towards to our key supportive barrier at 1.3026 (S2) and any further market decline would then be targeting final support for today at 1.3014 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3076, 1.3094, 1.3111

Support Levels: 1.3037, 1.3026, 1.3014

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Forex Technical Analysis GBPUSD

Upwards scenario: On the upside potential is seen for a break above the resistance at 1.5525 (R1). In such case we would suggest next target at 1.5546 (R2) and any further rise would then be limited to final resistance at 1.5571 (R3). Downwards scenario: Further correction development is limited now to 1.5481 (S1). If the price manages to surpass it we would suggest next intraday targets at 1.5454 (S2) and 1.5426 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.5525, 1.5546, 1.5571

Support Levels: 1.5481, 1.5454, 1.5426

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Forex Technical Analysis USDJPY

Upwards scenario: Market comfortably moves in descending channel formation on the hourly chart. If pair gains momentum on the upside and overcome our next resistance at 97.97 (R1), we would suggest next resistances at 98.16 (R2) and 98.34 (R3) as intraday targets. Downwards scenario: On the other hand, successful retest of our next support level at 97.45 (S1) might provide sufficient momentum for the price acceleration towards to interim target at 97.27 (S2). Final aim for today locates at 97.08 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 97.97, 98.16, 98.34

Support Levels: 97.45, 97.27, 97.08

 

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 30 2013

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Apr 30 2013

The Fed will most likely keep its policy unchanged

On Monday, global core bonds easily recouped an early session dip triggered by the formation of an Italian government, which received the confidence of parliament yesterday. Furthermore, equities kept a positive tone and closed with moderate gains. However, core bonds ignored equities and traded sideways in a tight range, once initial losses were recouped. By the end of trading, German yields were less than 1 bp from Friday’s close. US yields were virtually unchanged too, with the exception of the 30-yr (+ 1.7 bps).

In other news, inflation figures of Germany, Belgium and Spain showed a sharp slowing, while the EU confidence data were a bit weaker than expected. They were bond supportive, but we didn’t see a reaction upon publication. US eco data (see news section) were largely ignored. Bond auctions in Italy and Belgium went well (see below).

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FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

2013-04-30 12:30 GMT : CAD.Gross Domestic Product (MoM) (Feb)

2013-04-30 13:45 GMT : USA.Chicago Purchasing Managers' Index (Apr)

2013-04-30 14:00 GMT : USA.Consumer Confidence (Apr)

2013-04-30 22:30 GMT : AUS.AiG Performance of Mfg Index (Apr)

FOREX NEWS :

2013-04-30 07:09 GMT : EUR/USD dips to 1.3075/80 on Spanish GDP

2013-04-30 07:01 GMT : USD/CHF erases losses after German retail sales

2013-04-30 06:45 GMT : USD/JPY at lows of 97.70 after jump to 98.13 high

2013-04-30 06:31 GMT : GBP/USD below 1.5500 ahead of UK data

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EURUSD :

HIGH 1.31205 LOW 1.30668 BID 1.30732 ASK 1.30737 CHANGE -0.19% TIME 10 : 57:22

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: On the upside potential is seen for a break above the resistance at 1.3103 (R1). In such case we would suggest next target at 1.3121(R2) and any further rise would then be limited to final resistance at 1.3135 (R3). Downwards scenario: Penetration below the support at 1.3076 (S1) is liable to put more downward pressure on the instrument in the near-term perspective. As a result our supportive means at 1.3062 (S2) and 1.3045 (S3) might be triggered.

Resistance Levels: 1.3103, 1.3121, 1.3135

Support Levels: 1.3076, 1.3062, 1.3045

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GBPUSD :

HIGH 1.55066 LOW 1.54681 BID 1.54906 ASK 1.54909 CHANGE -0.06% TIME 10 : 57:23

OUTLOOK SUMMARY :

TREND CONDITION : Up trend

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Our technical outlook for the medium-term perspective remains bullish oriented. Clearance of next resistance level at 1.5534 (R1) would enable bullish pressure and open route towards to our next targets at 1.5560 (R2) and 1.5583 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, successful retest of our next support level at 1.5469 (S1) might provide sufficient momentum for the price acceleration towards to interim target at 1.5433 (S2). Final aim for today locates at 1.5401 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.5534, 1.5560, 1.5583

Support Levels: 1.5469, 1.5433, 1.5401

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USDJPY :

HIGH 98.125 LOW 97.673 BID 97.814 ASK 97.816 CHANGE 0.06% TIME 10 : 57:23

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Down trend

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Possibility of market strengthening is seen above the immediate resistive barrier at 92.02 (R1). Price extension above it is required to validate our next intraday targets at 98.16 (R2) and 98.30 (R3). Downwards scenario: Any downside extension is limited now to the next support level at 97.59 (S1). Break here is required to open a route towards to next target at 97.42 (S2) and then any further easing would be targeting final support at 97.27 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 98.02, 98.16, 98.30

Support Levels: 97.59, 97.42, 97.27

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC May 01 2013

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC May 01 2013

FOMC Meeting -- a major catalyst or non-event?

The EUR/USD finished the day sharply higher, closing up 0.55% at 1.3166. Intra-day the pair traded as high as 1.3186 but was once again unable to take out the 1.3200 level. All eyes will be on the upcoming US session, with both Construction Spending and ISM Manufacturing PMI due out at 14:00 GMT. Following this data, we will get the Federal Reserve Monetary Policy statement at 18:00GMT. However, with all the hype surrounding the upcoming economic data due out of the US, some analysts are saying not to look too much into the release and the effect on the US Dollar might be minimal.

According to Kathy Lien of BK Asset Management, “Given the recent disappointments in economic data, it will be very difficult for the hawks inside the Fed to justify hardening their call for a rate cut. In contrast, the doves will sing louder about the need for maintain the current level of stimulus. However none of these discussions are likely to appear in the FOMC statement.

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FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

2013-05-01 14:00 GMT : USA.ISM Manufacturing PMI (Apr)

2013-05-01 18:00 GMT : USA.Fed Interest Rate Decision (May 1)

2013-05-01 18:00 GMT : USA.Fed's Monetary Policy Statement and press conference

2013-05-01 23:50 GMT : JP.BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes

FOREX NEWS :

2013-05-01 03:29 GMT : GBP/USD finishes higher for a fifth straight day, closes April +1.41%

2013-05-01 02:40 GMT : AUD/JPY still forming “pennant” pattern on daily chart

2013-05-01 01:53 GMT : EUR/USD quiet during Asia session, resistance at 1.3200 remains in focus

2013-05-01 01:13 GMT : AUD/USD near highs after China PMI

EURUSD :

HIGH 1.3179 LOW 1.31603 BID 1.31643 ASK 1.31649 CHANGE -0.02% TIME 08:13:27

OUTLOOK SUMMARY :

TREND CONDITION : Up trend

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Neutral hourly studies point towards further consolidation, with a break of next resistive structure at 1.3185 (R1) is required to spark stronger upside action. In such scenario we would suggest our next initial targets at 1.3213 (R2) and 1.3239 (R3). Downwards scenario: Next support level is seen at 1.3156 (S1), any penetration below it might activate downside pressure and enable lower target at 1.3120 (S2). Any further market decline would then be limited to 1.3084 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3185, 1.3213, 1.3239

Support Levels: 1.3156, 1.3120, 1.3084

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GBPUSD :

HIGH 1.55468 LOW 1.55262 BID 1.55344 ASK 1.55353 CHANGE 0.03% TIME 08:13:27

OUTLOOK SUMMARY :

TREND CONDITION : Up trend

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: On the upside potential is seen for a break above the resistance at 1.5563 (R1). In such case we would suggest next target at 1.5590 (R2) and any further rise would then be limited to final resistance at 1.5629 (R3). Downwards scenario: Successful retest of our next support level at 1.5527 (S1) might provide sufficient momentum for the price acceleration towards to interim target at 1.5507 (S2). Final aim for today locates at 1.5481 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.5563, 1.5590, 1.5629

Support Levels: 1.5527, 1.5507, 1.5481

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USDJPY :

HIGH 97.465 LOW 97.049 BID 97.276 ASK 97.280 CHANGE -0.14% TIME 08 : 13:28

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Down trend

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: Possibility of market strengthening is seen above the immediate resistive barrier at 97.42 (R1). Price extension above it is required to validate our next intraday targets at 97.61 (R2) and 97.82 (R3). Downwards scenario: If the price manages to overcome our next support barrier at 97.11 (S1), we expect to see further market decline towards to our next target at 96.89 (S2) and then next stop could be found at 96.70 (S3) mark.

Resistance Levels: 97.42, 97.61, 97.82

Support Levels: 97.11, 96.89, 96.70

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC May 02 2013

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC May 02 2013

Will the ECB Kill the EUR Rally?

The euro has performed extremely well leading up to Thursday's European Central Bank monetary policy announcement. In fact, it may be hard for some investors to believe that the majority of economists are looking for the ECB to cut interest rates by 25bp. Traditionally, expectations for easier monetary policy is negative for a currency but in the case of the euro, since the central bank started dropping hints about the potential for lower rates and economic data confirmed the need for more stimulus, the euro appreciated in value, rising to its highest level against the U.S. dollar in 2 months today.

The European Central Bank has done a great job of setting expectations for this month's monetary policy meeting. They are known for preparing the market for any upcoming changes in policy with the hopes of minimizing volatility when the actual change is made. Since the last meeting, we have heard consistently cautious comments from policymakers who all sound as if they are warming to idea of more stimulus if data warrants it and it certainly does given the widespread weakness in German business, consumer and investor confidence along with the decline in manufacturing and service activity. - https://support.fxcc.com/email/technical/02052013/

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

2013-05-02 11:45 GMT | EU.ECB Interest Rate Decision (Apr 2)

2013-05-02 12:30 GMT | USA.Initial Jobless Claims (Apr 26)

2013-05-02 12:30 GMT | USA.Trade Balance (Mar)

2013-05-02 23:30 GMT | AUS.AiG Performance of Services Index (Apr)

FOREX NEWS :

2013-05-02 03:00 GMT | GBP/USD - Another day of gains, but unable to take out 1.5600 resistance

2013-05-02 02:23 GMT | AUD/USD continues to lose ground in Asia session

2013-05-02 00:43 GMT | EUR/USD forms a false break at 1.32

2013-05-02 00:08 GMT | USD/JPY slips to session lows post-BoJ minutes

EURUSD :

HIGH 1.31898 LOW 1.31662 BID 1.31709 ASK 1.31713 CHANGE -0.07% TIME 08 : 12:16

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Up trend

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Next barrier on the upside lie at 1.3185 (R1). Surpassing of this level might enable our initial target at 1.3213 (R2) and any further gains would then be limited to last resistive structure at 1.3239 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, successful retest of our next support level at 1.3156 (S1) might provide sufficient momentum for the price acceleration towards the interim target at 1.3120 (S2). Final aim for today locates at 1.3084 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3185, 1.3213, 1.3239

Support Levels: 1.3156, 1.3120, 1.3084

GBPUSD :

HIGH 1.55724 LOW 1.55409 BID 1.55475 ASK 1.55483 CHANGE -0.05% TIME 08 : 12:17

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: Possibility of market strengthening is seen above the immediate resistive barrier at 1.5573 (R1). Price extension above it is required to validate our next intraday targets at 1.5598 (R2) and 1.5629 (R3). Downwards scenario: If the price manages to overcome our next support barrier at 1.5527 (S1), we expect to see further market decline towards to our next target at 1.5507 (S2) and then next stop could be found at 1.5481 (S3) mark.

Resistance Levels: 1.5573, 1.5598, 1.5629

Support Levels: 1.5527, 1.5507, 1.5481

USDJPY :

HIGH 97.422 LOW 97.088 BID 97.191 ASK 97.195 CHANGE -0.21% TIME 08 : 12:18

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Sideway

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: Pair has settled sideways formation on the hourly timeframe. However potential to move higher is seen above the resistance level at 97.42 (R1) mark. Loss here would suggest next intraday targets at 97.61 (R2) and 97.82 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, our next support level aligns at 97.11 (S1) and possible price regress below it might encounter downside rally. In such scenario we would suggest next intraday targets to be placed at 96.89 (S2) and 96.70 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 97.42, 97.61, 97.82

Support Levels: 97.11, 96.89, 96.70

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( Forex ECN Broker | Forex Trading Blog | Forex Software | FXCC )

 

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC May 03 2013

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC May 03 2013

Sustainability of Dollar Rally Hinges on Payrolls

With the European Central Bank's monetary policy announcement behind us, the focus of the forex market will now turn to the non-farm payrolls report. The newly delivered stimulus from the ECB and the better than expected U.S. jobless claims report boosted the attractiveness of the U.S. dollar against all major currencies. Whether or not the sell-off in the EUR/USD and rally in USD/JPY can be sustained will hinge on Friday's non-farm payrolls report. This week's FOMC statement tell us that that Federal Reserve officials aren't overly concerned about the health of the labor market as they completely ignored last month's sharp drop in payrolls, choosing instead to repeat that the labor market is improving.

They better be right or else the dollar and U.S. stocks for that matter will come crashing down. Currently economists are looking for payrolls to rise by 140K in April, up from 88K in March. The drop in jobless claims and consumer confidence supports a stronger release and we believe that as long as payrolls rise by 150K or more, the dollar will rally. By cutting interest rates today and signaling that they are prepared to do more, the ECB has set a low bar for tomorrow's NFP release.

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FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

2013-05-03 12:30 GMT | USA.Nonfarm Payrolls (Apr)

2013-05-03 12:30 GMT | USA.Average Hourly Earnings (MoM)/(YoY) (Apr)

2013-05-03 12:30 GMT | USA.Unemployment Rate (Apr)

2013-05-03 14:00 GMT | CAD.Factory Orders (MoM) (Mar)

FOREX NEWS :

2013-05-03 02:50 GMT | GBP/USD ends six day winning streak, fails again at 1.5600 resistance

2013-05-03 02:12 GMT | GBP/JPY closes higher but remains in consolidation on daily chart

2013-05-03 01:22 GMT | AUD/NZD pressing lower against 1.2050 level

2013-05-03 01:02 GMT | EUR/USD volatile day ends with sharply lower close

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EURUSD :

HIGH 1.30775 LOW 1.30555 BID 1.30710 ASK 1.30715 CHANGE 0.05% TIME 08 : 19:12

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: On the upside potential is seen for a break above the resistance at 1.3084 (R1). In such case we would suggest next target at 1.3120 (R2) and any further rise would then be limited to final resistance at 1.3156 (R3). Downwards scenario: Further correction development is limited now to the session low - 1.3057 (S1). If the price manages to surpass it we would suggest next intraday targets at 1.3037 (S2) and 1.3016 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3084, 1.3120, 1.3156

Support Levels: 1.3057, 1.3037, 1.3016

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GBPUSD :

HIGH 1.55408 LOW 1.552 BID 1.55240 ASK 1.55248 CHANGE -0.06% TIME 08 : 19:13

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: Possibility of market strengthening is seen above the resistance level at 1.5573 (R1). Clearance here is required to validate next interim target at 1.5598 (R2) and any further rise would then be targeting mark at 1.5629 (R3). Downwards scenario: We would shift our short-term technical outlook to the negative if the price manage to penetrate below the key support at 1.5522 (S1). Loss here would suggest next initial targets at 1.5489 (S2) and 1.5448 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.5573, 1.5598, 1.5629

Support Levels: 1.5522, 1.5489, 1.5448

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USDJPY :

HIGH 98.052 LOW 97.881 BID 97.987 ASK 97.991 CHANGE 0.05% TIME 08 : 19:14

OUTLOOK SUMMARY :

TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: Next actual resistance level is seen at 98.15 (R1). If the market manages to surge higher, our focus would returned to the next target at 98.51 (R2) and further recovery action could be exhausted at 98.85 (R3) intraday. Downwards scenario: Any downside extension is limited now to the next support level at 97.82 (S1). Break here is required to open a route towards to next target at 97.61 (S2) and then any further easing would be targeting final support at 97.42 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 98.15, 98.51, 98.85

Support Levels: 97.82, 97.61, 97.42

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC May 06 2013

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC May 06 2013

EUR/USD still searching for direction after busy week of economic data

After what was an extremely busy week of economic releases and central bank monetary policy meetings, the EUR/USD finished the week up 87 pips at 1.3116. The price action remains extremely choppy with neither side being able to sustain any follow through for a substantial amount of time. Many analysts are now wondering whether or not the “risk on” mentality which was boosted by the better than expected US Jobs data will have any follow through going into upcoming week and how will it influence the foreign exchange market.

According to Kathy Lien of BK Asset Management, “Investors put on their rose colored glasses today and drove currencies and equities sharply higher on the back of stronger job growth in the month of April. At a time when other central banks like the ECB and BoJ are kick starting a new round of easing, the better than expected labor market report will keep the Fed comfortably on hold. The question now is whether the payroll driven rally in FX (and stocks) will last. With far less important data on the calendar next week, we think investors will remain optimistic.”

Forex Technical & Market Analysis: May 06 2013

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

2013-05-06 13:00 GMT | EU.ECB President Draghi's Speech

2013-05-06 14:00 GMT | CA.Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (Apr)

2013-05-06 14:00 GMT | CA.Ivey Purchasing Managers Index s.a (Apr)

2013-05-06 23:30 GMT | AUD.AiG Performance of Construction Index (Apr)

FOREX NEWS :

2013-05-06 04:09 GMT | EUR/USD still searching for direction after busy week of economic data

2013-05-06 03:18 GMT | GBP/JPY notches highest close since August 2009

2013-05-06 01:44 GMT | AUD/USD edges lower after weak Aussie retail sales number

2013-05-06 01:02 GMT | NZD/USD edges higher in early Asia trade

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Forex Technical Analysis EURUSD :

MARKET ANALYSIS – Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Possibility of market strengthening is seen above the resistance level at 1.3156 (R1). Clearance here is required to validate next interim target at 1.3185 (R2) and any further rise would then be targeting mark at 1.3219 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, instrument retests our next support level at 1.3117 (S1) today. Market decline below it would create a stronger bearish sentiment and enable our interim target at 1.3084 (S2). Final support for today locates at 1.3057 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3156, 1.3185, 1.3219

Support Levels: 1.3117, 1.3084, 1.3057

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Forex Technical Analysis GBPUSD :

Upwards scenario: On the upside potential is seen for a break above the resistance at 1.5525 (R1). In such case we would suggest next target at 1.5546 (R2) and any further rise would then be limited to final resistance at 1.5571 (R3). Downwards scenario: Further correction development is limited now to 1.5481 (S1). If the price manages to surpass it we would suggest next intraday targets at 1.5454 (S2) and 1.5426 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.5525, 1.5546, 1.5571

Support Levels: 1.5481, 1.5454, 1.5426

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Forex Technical Analysis USDJPY :

Upwards scenario: Possibility of market strengthening is seen above the immediate resistive barrier at 92.02 (R1). Price extension above it is required to validate our next intraday targets at 98.16 (R2) and 98.30 (R3). Downwards scenario: Any downside extension is limited now to the next support level at 97.59 (S1). Break here is required to open a route towards to next target at 97.42 (S2) and then any further easing would be targeting final support at 97.27 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 98.02, 98.16, 98.30

Support Levels: 97.59, 97.42, 97.27

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC May 07 2013

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC May 07 2013

EUR/USD still searching for direction after busy week of economic data

After what was an extremely busy week of economic releases and central bank monetary policy meetings, the EUR/USD finished the week up 87 pips at 1.3116. The price action remains extremely choppy with neither side being able to sustain any follow through for a substantial amount of time. Many analysts are now wondering whether or not the “risk on” mentality which was boosted by the better than expected US Jobs data will have any follow through going into upcoming week and how will it influence the foreign exchange market.

According to Kathy Lien of BK Asset Management, “Investors put on their rose colored glasses today and drove currencies and equities sharply higher on the back of stronger job growth in the month of April. At a time when other central banks like the ECB and BoJ are kick starting a new round of easing, the better than expected labor market report will keep the Fed comfortably on hold. The question now is whether the payroll driven rally in FX (and stocks) will last. With far less important data on the calendar next week, we think investors will remain optimistic.”

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FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

2013-05-06 13:00 GMT | EU.ECB President Draghi's Speech

2013-05-06 14:00 GMT | CA.Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (Apr)

2013-05-06 14:00 GMT | CA.Ivey Purchasing Managers Index s.a (Apr)

2013-05-06 23:30 GMT | AUD.AiG Performance of Construction Index (Apr)

FOREX NEWS :

2013-05-06 04:09 GMT | EUR/USD still searching for direction after busy week of economic data

2013-05-06 03:18 GMT | GBP/JPY notches highest close since August 2009

2013-05-06 01:44 GMT | AUD/USD edges lower after weak Aussie retail sales number

2013-05-06 01:02 GMT | NZD/USD edges higher in early Asia trade

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EURUSD :

HIGH 1.31408 LOW 1.31084 BID 1.31214 ASK 1.31219 CHANGE 0.05% TIME 08:16:42

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up

TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Possibility of market strengthening is seen above the resistance level at 1.3156 (R1). Clearance here is required to validate next interim target at 1.3185 (R2) and any further rise would then be targeting mark at 1.3219 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, instrument retests our next support level at 1.3117 (S1) today. Market decline below it would create a stronger bearish sentiment and enable our interim target at 1.3084 (S2). Final support for today locates at 1.3057 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3156, 1.3185, 1.3219

Support Levels: 1.3117, 1.3084, 1.3057

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GBPUSD :

HIGH 1.55981 LOW 1.55334 BID 1.55812 ASK 1.55823 CHANGE 0.07% TIME 08:16:42

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up

TREND CONDITION : Up trend

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Low

Upwards scenario: While price is quoted above the moving averages out technical outlook would be positive. Yesterday high offers next resistance level at 1.5598 (R1). Any price action above it would suggest next targets at 1.5629 (R2) and 1.5659 (S3). Downwards scenario: On the downside our attention is shifted to the immediate support level at 1.5573 (S1). Break here is required to enable bearish forces and expose our intraday targets at 1.5550 (S2) and 1.5522 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.5598, 1.5629, 1.5659

Support Levels: 1.5573, 1.5550, 1.5522

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USDJPY :

HIGH 99.205 LOW 99.06 BID 99.095 ASK 99.099 CHANGE 0.1% TIME 08:16:43

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up

TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Low

Upwards scenario: Medium term bias remains positive however further market rise is limited now to the key resistive barrier at 99.27 (R1), clearance here is required to enable next resistances at 99.60 (R2) and last one at 99.88 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the short-term perspective the pair might encounter supportive measures at 98.97 (S1). Loss here might change intraday technical structure and opens the way for a test of 98.57 (S2) and 98.15 (S3) later on today.

Resistance Levels: 99.27, 99.60, 99.88

Support Levels: 98.97, 98.57, 98.15

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC May 08 2013

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC May 08 2013

What Equity Rally Says About Currencies

Over the past week, all of the action has been in equities. U.S. stocks powered to new record highs while currencies consolidated quietly. The U.S. dollar weakened against the euro and Japanese Yen and strengthened against the British pound, Swiss Franc, Australian and New Zealand dollars. This divergent price action confirms that there isn't one directional interest in currencies. Part of the reason why currencies have not enjoyed the same type of strong trend as equities is because this is a QE driven rally and with central banks around the world engaged in new rounds of easing, the availability of more stimulus has been ambiguously positive for stocks. Unfortunately these simultaneous easing programs has also clouded the outlook for currencies as investors wonder which central bank will win the race to debase.

The rally in stocks and consolidation in currencies also tells us that investors are much more interested in joining the trend in equities than try to figure out whether support or resistance will be broken in currencies. Eventually this will change but for the time being we can't ignore the fact that the big moves are happening in other markets. However what stocks have done for currencies is keep them supported - if not for the equity market rally, we would have probably seen a deeper sell-off in the EUR/USD and AUD/USD.

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FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

2013-05-08 10:00 GMT | EU.Industrial Production s.a. w.d.a. (YoY) (Mar)

2013-05-08 12:15 GMT | CA.Housing Starts s.a (YoY) (Apr)

2013-05-08 17:00 GMT | US.10-Year Note Auction

2013-05-08 22:45 GMT | NZ.Unemployment Rate (Q1)

FOREX NEWS :

2013-05-08 04:35 GMT | EUR/USD unable to find direction as global equities continue higher

2013-05-08 03:32 GMT | GBP/USD rally runs out of steam, finishes day sharply lower

2013-05-08 02:37 GMT | Aussie attempting to claw back some losses during Asia trade

2013-05-08 00:24 GMT | USD/JPY edging lower during early Asia trade

EURUSD :

HIGH 1.30975 LOW 1.30716 BID 1.30926 ASK 1.30932 CHANGE 0.12% TIME 08:12:49

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up

TREND CONDITION : Sideway

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Low

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: While price is quoted above the moving averages out technical outlook would be positive. Yesterday high offers next resistance level at 1.3119 (R1). Any price action above it would suggest next targets at 1.3156 (R2) and 1.3185 (S3). Downwards scenario: Next support level is seen at 1.3072 (S1), any penetration below it might activate downside pressure and enable lower target at 1.3043 (S2). Any further market decline would then be limited to 1.3010 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3119, 1.3156, 1.3185

Support Levels: 1.3072, 1.3043, 1.3010

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GBPUSD :

HIGH 1.54891 LOW 1.54704 BID 1.54798 ASK 1.54805 CHANGE -0.02% TIME 08:12:50

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Low

Upwards scenario: GBP extended its decline versus the USD and determined a negative short-term technical outlook. However above the resistance at 1.5488 (R1) opens a route towards to next resistive measures at 1.5503 (R2) and 1.5522 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the downside our attention is shifted to the immediate support level at 1.5474 (S1). Break here is required to enable bearish forces and expose our intraday targets at 1.5460 (S2) and 1.5449 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.5488, 1.5503, 1.5522

Support Levels: 1.5474, 1.5460, 1.5449

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USDJPY :

HIGH 99.15 LOW 98.64 BID 98.965 ASK 98.969 CHANGE -0.03% TIME 08:12:51

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down

TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration

TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish

IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Low

Upwards scenario: Yesterday high offers key resistance level at 99.27 (R1). Clearance here is required to resume uptrend structure towards to next target at 99.43 (R2) and any further price appreciation would then be limited to last resistance for today at 99.63 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, price pattern suggests bearish potential if the instrument manages to overcome next support level at 98.78 (S1). Possible price regress could expose our initial targets at 98.62 (S2) and 98.40 (S3) in potential.

Resistance Levels: 99.27, 99.43, 99.63

Support Levels: 98.78, 98.62, 98.40

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC May 09 2013

Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC May 09 2013

EUR/USD notches a solid day of gains as ‘risk on’ mentality continues

In a day where risk assets were primarily well bid across the board, the Euro was able to notch some decent gains, finishing up 81 pips at 1.3159. The initial catalyst which seemed to help push the pair higher was the German Industrial Production (MoM) release which came in at 1.2% actual vs. -0.1% forecast. According to analysts at TD Securities, “In Europe, a solid German industrial production release has boosted the EUR. Not significantly though, as the very well established range that has held since early April remains firmly intact. EUR focus remains on the evolving ECB message, which as we heard last week remains open to another rate cut. They have not signaled any balance sheet expanding programs, however, which overall could leave the EUR well supported.”

The German data also seemed to give a boost to both commodities and equities, with oil notching its’ highest close since late March and the S&P 500 closing at a new all time high of 1632.59. The recent behavior of the EUR/USD is beyond confusing as it appears to follow risk assets some days and others have no correlation to outside markets at all. Although it must be noted, the EUR does continue to outperform the commodity currencies such as the AUD and NZD. Forex Technical & Market Analysis: May 09 2013

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :

2013-05-09 11:00 GMT | UK.BoE Asset Purchase Facility

2013-05-09 11:00 GMT | UK.BoE Interest Rate Decision (May 9)

2013-05-09 12:30 GMT | US.Initial Jobless Claims (May 3)

2013-05-09 14:00 GMT | UK.NIESR GDP Estimate (3M) (Apr)

FOREX NEWS :

2013-05-09 03:11 GMT | GBP/USD continues to consolidate ahead BOE Rate Decision

2013-05-09 01:19 GMT | Aussie rockets higher after AUD jobs data crushes estimates

2013-05-09 01:19 GMT | EUR/JPY ready for the next leg up?

2013-05-08 23:42 GMT | AUD/JPY finishes slightly lower after narrow range day

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Forex Technical Analysis EURUSD :

MARKET ANALYSIS – Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Instrument stabilized after the gains provided yesterday. Penetration above the resistive structure at 1.3185 (R1) might encourage protective orders execution and drive market price towards to the next resistive means at 1.3206 (R2) and 1.3226 (R3). Downwards scenario: On a slightly longer term we expect pullback formation. Risk of market depreciation is seen below the next support level at 1.3152 (S1). Clearance here would suggest lower targets at 1.3128 (S2) and 1.3105 (S3) in potential.

Resistance Levels: 1.3185, 1.3206, 1.3226

Support Levels: 1.3152, 1.3128, 1.3105

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Forex Technical Analysis GBPUSD :

Upwards scenario: Pair has settled sideways formation on the hourly timeframe. However potential to move higher is seen above the resistance level at 1.5549 (R1) mark. Loss here would suggest next intraday targets at 1.5565 (R2) and 1.5581 (R3). Downwards scenario: Possible downside expansion would attack our support levels at 1.5517(S2) and 1.5498 (S3). However prior reaching our targets, market should manage to overcome the resistive structure at 1.5533 (S1).

Resistance Levels: 1.5549, 1.5565, 1.5581

Support Levels: 1.5533, 1.5517, 1.5498

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Forex Technical Analysis USDJPY :

Upwards scenario: USD/JPY tested negative side the past days, however break above the resistance at 99.00 (R1) is liable to stimulate bullish pressure and validate next targets at 99.14 (R2) and 99.27 (R3). Downwards scenario: Loss of our support level at 96.68 (S1) would open road for a market decline towards to our next target at 98.57 (S2). Any further price weakening would then be limited to final support for today at 98.40 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 99.00, 99.14, 99.27

Support Levels: 98.68, 98.57, 98.40

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