Category Archive: 4) FX Trends

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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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A Collective Sigh of Relief

2026-01-22

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2026-01-22

The two sources of strain on the global capital markets have eased. President Trump has backed away from military threats to take Greenland and will not go forward with tariff threat on European countries for February 1. After a dramatic sell-off on Tuesday, which some compared to what happened to the UK under Prime Minister Truss, the Japanese bond market recovered for the second consecutive session.

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Eerie and Nervous Calm in Capital Markets

2026-01-21

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2026-01-21

There are many moving pieces and Japan’s finance minister call for market calm seemed to help. Japan’s 30- and 40-year yields fell around 15 bp today after yesterday’s surge. There is a fragile calm in the capital markets today, and the dollar is mostly consolidating against the G10 currencies.

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Bitcoin Technial Analysis for Today, 20 Jan 2026 (Part 2 of 2)

2026-01-20

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Bears are looking much better but have a look at where to look next, on Bitcoin futures

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Bitcoin Technial Analysis for Today, 20 Jan 2026 (Part 1 of 2)

2026-01-20

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Bulls are not looking good.

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Drama Unfolds: Stocks, Bonds, and the Dollar have Been Sold

2026-01-20

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2026-01-20

The markets are reacting dramatically to recent developments. Stocks and bonds have been sold, gold and silver are at record highs, and the US dollar has been sold aggressively. President Trump is in Davos and has not relented on his demand for Greenland and he seeks to cajole others into joining the board to oversee …

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Gold keeps breaking records, but watch out for these risks that could trigger a selloff

2026-01-20

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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 1:01 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 2:26 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Greenback Slips Amid Heightened Tensions over Greenland

2026-01-19

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2026-01-19

The US stepped up its attempt to secure Greenland for national security purposes, even though it has reduced its presence there. The latest attempt included a threat to impose 10% tariffs on several EU countries starting next month and would rise to 25% in June. This is too much for many EU countries and some …

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USDJPY extends pullback on Trump’s trade war, BoJ rate hike odds. What’s next?

2026-01-19

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#usdjpy #forex #technicalanalysis In this video you will learn about the latest fundamental developments for the USDJPY pair. 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 2:09 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 3:32 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Week Ahead: Dollar’s Upside Correction Since around Christmas may be in the Final Phase

2026-01-17

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2026-01-17

The US dollar mostly consolidated against the G10 currencies last week, though the combination of firm data and the shrugging off of the latest administration attempt to influence Fed policy gave it a firmer bias.  Japanese officials have taken several steps up the intervention ladder with verbal threats and this has stabilized the yen, without …

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US Dollar Finishing Week Softly but Within Consolidative Ranges

2026-01-16

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2026-01-16

The US dollar is softer against all the G10 currencies, but the general consolidation seen this week continues. Japanese officials continued their verbal intervention, and with the US holiday on Monday, the risk of material intervention is seen as greater, and some yen shorts have covered. News that Machado has given the Nobel Peace Prize …

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Gold remains stuck in a tight consolidation as traders await new catalysts for next move

2026-01-16

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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 1:10 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries...

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Nasdaq Technical Analysis, 4h Chart. Bears got trapped

2026-01-16

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The bears already goe trapped on Wed and Thursday and today (Friday), I show what prices (bullish and bearish thresholds) I am looking at, and why, IMHO, the bulls are looking better. Visit the Nadsaq live analysis page today to receive possible updates from our order flow desk at investingLive.com https://investinglive.com/Tag/orderflow-intel/

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The Dollar is Firm but Consolidating

2026-01-15

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2026-01-15

The consolidation phase in the dollar continues today. Relatively narrow ranges are prevailing, including with the Japanese yen, where the threat of intervention has helped steady the exchange rate. The Bank of Japan meets next week, and although reports suggest that it will take the inflationary implications of the yen’s weakness into account, the swaps …

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USDJPY falls back below the 2025 high following intense verbal intervention. What’s next?

2026-01-15

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#usdjpy #forex #technicalanalysis In this video you will learn about the latest fundamental developments for the USDJPY pair. 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 1:55 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 3:22 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Trading oil with geopolitics | trade of the week | 14.01.2026

2026-01-15

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Oil's recent bounce might continue above $60 if narratives support. Crude oil has gained in 2026 so far as traders have mostly dismissed the possibility of significantly higher supply from Venezuela while the USA has announced new tariffs on Iran's trading partners. For trading oil, $60 might be a difficult resistance to break but above there the price could continue upward to $62. Trading is risky. Trade with care and keep watching our...

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The Dollar Consolidates while Japan Steps Up its Intervention Threats and Decision Day for the SCOTUS

2026-01-14

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2026-01-14

The dollar is mostly softer, but the consolidative tone persists. The yen remains the notable exception. Japanese officials have taken several steps up the intervention ladder with heightened warnings. The market initially extended the greenback’s gains to JPY159.45 before taking some profits and pushing the dollar to around JPY158.60. The market senses it is on …

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Gold Technical Analysis: Eyes on a potential US Supreme Court decision on Trump’s tariffs

2026-01-14

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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 1:01 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 2:22 Upcoming Catalysts...

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The USD is moving to new highs. A technical look at some of the major currency pairs

2026-01-13

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In the video, I take a look at the USDJPY, GBPUSD, USDCHF and AUDUSD from a technical perspective. The USDs move higher has put the dollar buyers more in control at least in the short term

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USDCAD Technicals: The USDCAD are having some victories technically. Can they continue?

2026-01-13

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The USDCAD failed on the break of the 100 day MA last week (first break above 100 day MA since December 5) and is not breaking below the 100 hour MA too.

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The USD is higher ahead of the key US CPI report

2026-01-13

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US CPI will be a catalyst for the market today with the expectation of -0.3% for the headline and the core and YoY both expected at 2.7%. The USD is higher ahead of the report.

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