Category Archive: 4) FX Trends

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Marc Chandler
He has been covering the global capital markets in one fashion or another for more than 30 years, working at economic consulting firms and global investment banks. After 14 years as the global head of currency strategy for Brown Brothers Harriman, Chandler joined Bannockburn Global Forex, as a managing partner and chief markets strategist as of October 1, 2018.
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Hope Dashed, Risk Appetites Slashed Ahead of Long Holiday Weekend for Many

2026-04-02

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2026-04-02

President Trump’s national address seemed to contain little more than a reading of some of his recent social media posts. The market was eager for some sign of confirmation of its hope that had buoyed the capital markets in the last couple of sessions. It found none. The threat of escalating attacks while reiterating that …

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Hope Boosts Risk Appetites and Drags the Greenback Lower

2026-04-01

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2026-04-01

Hope springs eternal, and the capital markets are trading on hope that the Middle East war ends shortly, even as missiles continue to be fired in the region. President Trump again hinted that the war may be winding down shortly. He will address the nation at 9:00 pm ET today. At a news conference today, …

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Mixed War News Keeps Oil Firm and the Greenback Consolidating

2026-03-31

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2026-03-31

War developments pulled in both directions, leaving investors on edge On the one hand, Iran struck an oil tanker, carrying Kuwait oil, in port in Dubai. On the other hand, reports suggest President Trump told aides he is willing to wind down hostilities and pressure Iran diplomatically to re-open the Strait of Hormuz. May WTI …

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USD is mixed to start the new week with the greenback lower vs JPY and higher vs EUR & GBP

2026-03-30

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Stocks are rebounding, yields are moving lower and oil is up but off the lows

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US Dollar’s Advance Continues but Verbal Threats Lift the Yen

2026-03-30

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2026-03-30

The Middle East war rages on. The Houthis have entered the fray and there is risk that it shuts the Bab El-Mandeb Strait. Aluminum and steel facilities have been reportedly attacked. The US continues to amass forces, including troops, ostensibly for a potential landing operation. There seem to be two “logics” playing out. One is …

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April 2026 Monthly

2026-03-28

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2026-03-28

Wars rarely stay where they start. The Israeli and American military campaign against Iran—the most direct confrontation with Tehran in decades—has sent shockwaves well beyond the Middle East. The fog of war obscures the tactical picture almost daily, but the economic transmission mechanisms are clear enough, and investors who mistake this for a regional skirmish …

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AUDUSD is contained below a swing area. Sellers are in control.

2026-03-27

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The AUDUSD Is below the swing area between 0.6896 and 0.6909. Stay below and sellers are in firm control.

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The Nasdaq and the S&P continue lower. What levels are in play technically?

2026-03-27

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The price of both the indices are below the lows from last Friday's trading.

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USDCAD stretches to new highs and gets above the next target resistance target

2026-03-27

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The price is moving above the 1.3860 level. Can the buyers keep the momentum going on the break?

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USD is up to kickstart Friday’s trade in the US. What are the technicals telling traders

2026-03-27

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A technical look at the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD to kickstart the North American session

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The Dollar and Oil are Bid

2026-03-27

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2026-03-27

The dollar and oil remain firm. The market has a had muted reaction to President Trump’s announcement late yesterday that it will extend its pledge not to strike Iran’s energy infrastructure for ten days (April 6). At the same time, reports indicate the US is considering sending more troops to the area. The logic of … Continue reading »

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Gold prices remain under pressure amid risk of a ground invasion over the weekend

2026-03-27

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#gold #xauusd #technicalanalysis In this video you will learn about the latest fundamental developments for Gold. You will also find technical analysis across different timeframes for a better overall outlook on the market. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Topics covered in the video: 0:00 Fundamental Overview 0:57 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries...

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Crude oil moving back higher on the day with short term bias tilting more to the upside

2026-03-26

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The price is back above the 200 hour moving average and $94.11 and the 100 hour moving average at $92.42. Stay above is more bullish

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AUDUSD trades to the downside and tests a key target floor area between 0.6896 and 0.6910

2026-03-26

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The swing area has been a key barometer for buyers going back to January. A break below would be more bearish. Staying above, give the dip buyers a low risk trade opportunity.

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USDCHF moved higher yesterday and is continuing today. The high for the week targeted now.

2026-03-26

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The high for the week at 0.79387 and the high from last week at 0.79572 are the next target

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USDCAD is higher on the day but correcting off of the highs. Where does control shift?

2026-03-26

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The buyers are in control in the USDCAD as the price trades above and away from the 100 and 200 day MAs. What next for the pair technically?

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The ebbs and flows continue for the USD/markets as the winds of war shift back and forth

2026-03-26

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The USD is higher, oil is higher, stocks are lower and yields are higher to kickstart the trading day

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Hope Wanes, USD Little Changed while Bonds and Stocks Weaken

2026-03-26

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2026-03-26

The US dollar is trading in narrow trading ranges against the G10 currencies today, but the calm in the foreign exchange market belies stress in other parts of the capital markets. Equities and bonds have been sold. The hope that an end to the Middle East conflict has faltered amid the conflicting signals from the …

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EURUSD pullback scenario | trade of the week |

2026-03-26

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This week’s Exness Trade of the Week looks at EURUSD and a potential short setup as price tests resistance near the 1.16 area and momentum begins to slow down. With technical signals pointing to a possible pullback toward 1.15 and US dollar strength supported by rising bond yields and hawkish policy expectations, the key question is whether this marks the start of a deeper move lower. At the same time, geopolitical tensions and inflation...

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Do you want to hear the story of gold? I will tell it to you in technical terms in this video

2026-03-25

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The price of gold has rebounded about 12.5% over the last 3 days, after finding support at a key technical target, and finding resistance against another key target.

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