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Technical Analysis – EURGBP remains neutral in short and long term

Posted on December 4, 2018 at 12:22 pm GMT

EURGBP has had a strong bearish rally this morning after the bounce off the 0.8940 resistance level. Neutral to negative risks remain in the background as the RSI decreases momentum to the downside in the positive region, while the %K line of the stochastic oscillator turned lower and is ready to create a bearish cross with the %D line in the oversold zone. A decline in the price may retest the 20- and 40-simple moving averages (SMAs), which hold near [..]

European Open Preview – Markets retrace as trade optimism wanes

Posted on December 4, 2018 at 8:45 am GMT

Trade optimism fades as markets digest the agreement Dollar extends recent pullback Oil continues to recover amid speculation for an OPEC cut RBA slightly more upbeat, but no policy change in sight Stocks edge higher on trade relief, but optimism wanes The boost to global risk appetite following the US-China trade “ceasefire” seems to have been short-lived. Even though US stock markets closed higher, they did surrender a decent part of their gains late in the session, and futures tracking [..]

Week Ahead – Spotlight on US jobs report after ‘Powell Put’; RBA and BoC meet

Posted on November 30, 2018 at 1:56 pm GMT

The coming week will be significant both in terms of data releases as well as for central bank meetings. November nonfarm payrolls out of the US will likely be the most anticipated report but it’s going to be a big week for the Australian dollar too as Q3 GDP numbers are due along with an RBA meeting. The Bank of Canada will be the other central bank holding a scheduled meeting, though the Canadian dollar will probably be paying more [..]

European Open Preview – All eyes on the Trump-Xi meeting

Posted on November 30, 2018 at 8:40 am GMT

The Trump-Xi meeting is due tomorrow; whether a “ceasefire” is agreed may determine the near-term direction of the dollar and equities Market reaction to FOMC minutes was muted. Attention turns to a speech by NY Fed President Williams today at 1400 GMT Oil rebounds after posting fresh one-year lows, eyes next week’s OPEC meeting Trump and Xi to meet, outcome may shape risk appetite Movements in the FX market were largely subdued, with investors increasingly turning their attention to the [..]

European Open Preview – Powell sinks dollar, but mind the Fed minutes

Posted on November 29, 2018 at 8:38 am GMT

Dollar drops as Powell appears “dovish”. However, markets may have overreacted, hence today’s Fed minutes (1900 GMT) could be crucial Equities and commodity-linked currencies lifted by Powell’s remarks Pound capitalizes on dollar’s pullback and signs voters may support May’s deal Dollar drops as Powell appears “cautious”, but Fed minutes crucial Fed Chair Powell’s speech yesterday was widely perceived as dovish. The comment that grabbed most attention was that rates “remain just below the broad range of estimates that would be [..]

European Open Preview – Greenback eyes Fed Chair Powell’s speech

Posted on November 28, 2018 at 8:41 am GMT

Dollar flirts with 1½-year highs as Fed’s Clarida “sticks to script” on hikes; remarks by Fed Chair Powell today at 1700 GMT will be key Stocks briefly slip on rumors of car tariffs but recover on Kudlow’s optimism Pound remains under pressure as political uncertainty reigns Dollar firms after Clarida’s remarks, and amid whispers of car tariffs The greenback shined bright once again on Tuesday, with the dollar index soaring to come within breathing distance of its recent 1½-year highs. [..]

Technical Analysis – EURGBP advances in near term; lacks direction in long-term

Posted on November 27, 2018 at 1:37 pm GMT

EURGBP is moving higher, gaining some ground after the pair found a strong support obstacle near the 0.8655 barrier. Neutral to positive risks remain in the background as the RSI increases momentum to the upside in the positive region, while the %K line of the stochastic oscillator turned higher and is ready to create a bullish cross with the %D line in the oversold zone. An advance in the price may retest the 0.8930 resistance level, identified by the recent [..]

European Open Preview – Dollar turns its sights to Fed speakers; pound tumbles

Posted on November 27, 2018 at 8:41 am GMT

Euro unable to sustain Italy-related gains, as ECB President Draghi struck a more cautious tone amid weakening data Dollar exploits euro’s softness, advancing nearly across the board; today all eyes will turn to a speech by Fed Vice Chair Clarida at 1330 GMT US stocks rebound, but “hawkish” Trump remarks on trade temper optimism Pound tumbles as markets digest Parliament will likely vote against Brexit deal Euro lifted by Italian optimism, but ECB drags it back down The common currency [..]

European Open Preview – Sterling unimpressed by EU’s Brexit deal approval

Posted on November 26, 2018 at 8:48 am GMT

Pound unimpressed by EU leaders approving Brexit deal, as UK Parliamentary endorsement still looks highly unlikely Euro drifts lower after soft PMIs heighten speculation for a cautious ECB; President Draghi’s remarks today will be watched closely Loonie unable to rally after decent data, as oil prices continue to plunge Dollar capitalizes on risk-off mood, looks to key Fed speakers for direction Pound little changed as EU leaders approve Brexit deal EU leaders approved the Brexit divorce deal over the weekend, [..]

European Open Preview – Pound spikes higher on Brexit news; eurozone PMIs and key Canadian data coming up

Posted on November 23, 2018 at 8:47 am GMT

Here are the latest developments in global markets: FOREX: The dollar is nearly 0.3% lower against a basket of six major currencies on Friday, looking set to post a third day of declines in a row, without any fresh catalyst behind these moves. Meanwhile, the British pound soared on Thursday, buoyed by news that EU and UK negotiators reached an accord on the draft political declaration, setting the stage for the deal to be approved by EU leaders over the weekend. [..]

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