Category Archive: 4) FX Trends

Main Author Marc Chandler
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.

EURUSD continues to toy with the 100 day MA on the downside

The EURUSDs 100 day MA was briefly broken but could not sustain momentum. Remains a key barometer for both buyers and sellers.

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GBPUSD technicals are settling between 1.2600 below and 1.2700 above. Sellers in control.

The GBPUSD price is lower on the day, but there was a bounce off of targeted support area.

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Markets Remain Unsettled, Bonds and Stocks Retreat, Dollar Gains Ahead of BOE

Overview: The global capital markets remain unsettled. The combination of the BOJ adjustment of its monetary policy, Fitch's downgrade of the US to AA+, ahead of a flood of supply, and new measures by China have injected volatility into the summer markets. The US dollar has extended it gains today against the G10 currencies and most emerging market currencies. The yen has recovered a bit after the BOJ stepped in and bought JGBs for the second time...

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WTI Crude Oil Technical Analysis

Here's a quick technical analysis on WTI Crude Oil with some fundamental background. For more visit ForexLive.com

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VIDEO: A summary of the the technicals for some of the major currency pairs (August 2, 2023).

In the end of day video, a look at the EURUSD, USDJPY, GBPUSD and the AUDUSD

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USDCAD buyers are making a play from various perspectives. Find out the driving dynamics.

A technical look at the USDCAD by drilling down from the daily, to the hourly to the 5-minute chart.

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VIDEO: A technical look at the price of crude oil. What next and why?

Crude oil moves below the 200 hour MA at $79.52? Can sellers keep the pressure on?

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NASDAQ index is down now 2% on the day. What damage has been done technically speaking?

The NASDAQ index test the 14,000 area. Key short term barometer ahead of the rising 200 hour MA at 13923.81.

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The AUDUSD trades to the lowest level since June 1. Breaks below swing area on daily chart

AUDUSD traders watching 0.65468 as close risk up to 0.6566

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USD moving higher and the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD pairs are testing key target

An updated look at the three currency pairs including the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD.

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USDCHF trades to a new high. Yields starting to impact as rates move higher

In early US trading, the GBPUSD has reached new session lows, maintaining its downtrend as upside resistance at the highs continues to cap the pair's gains. The selling control remains prominent in the market. In this video, we closely analyze the recent price action of the GBPUSD and discuss potential scenarios for the currency pair. Join us as we examine critical support and resistance levels, market sentiment, and other technical indicators to...

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GBPUSD trades to new session lows. Holds upside resistance at highs keeping selling control

In early US trading, the GBPUSD has reached new session lows, maintaining its downtrend as upside resistance at the highs continues to cap the pair's gains. The selling control remains prominent in the market. In this video, we closely analyze the recent price action of the GBPUSD and discuss potential scenarios for the currency pair. Join us as we examine critical support and resistance levels, market sentiment, and other technical indicators to...

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ForexLive Video: USDJPY dips into support and bounces

In this ForexLive video, we analyze the recent price action of the USDJPY, which has dipped into a swing area on the daily chart and subsequently experienced a bounce. The swing area's support level has held, signaling the resilience of buyers, who continue to exert control over the currency pair. Join us as we closely examine the implications of this bounce and discuss potential scenarios for the USDJPY going forward. Stay informed and make...

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EURUSD reverses the gains from the Fitch downgrade. Price finds sellers near 100 hour MA

Following the Fitch downgrade, the EURUSD has experienced a reversal, giving back its earlier gains. Notably, the price has encountered sellers near the 100-hour moving average (MA) in 3 out of the last 4 trading days, indicating significant resistance at this level. In this video, we closely monitor the EURUSD's price action and discuss the implications of the sellers' presence near the 100-hour MA. Stay informed with our analysis to make...

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Fitch Roils Markets

Overview: Late yesterday, on the eve of the quarterly refunding announcement, Fitch cut the US rating to AA+ from AAA, citing project fiscal deterioration over the next few years and "the erosion of governance". S&P also has the US as an AA+ credit. Ironically, many observers who have been critical of the US monetary and fiscal policies, like former Treasury Secretary Summers and El-Erian, were also critical of Fitch's decision. The...

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EURUSD Technical Analysis

Here's a quick technical analysis on the EURUSD with some fundamental background. For more visit ForexLive.com

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A look at the USD vs some of the major currencies as the new day approaches

In this video, we conduct a comprehensive technical analysis of the USD against some of the major currencies, including the EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, USDCAD, and AUDUSD, as the new trading day approaches. Join us as we closely examine the price action, key support and resistance levels, moving averages, and other technical indicators for each currency pair. Stay informed and make well-informed trading decisions in the dynamic forex market with our...

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USDCHF buyers break the pair above trend line and 38.2% resistance today

In today's trading, USDCHF buyers have achieved a significant milestone by breaking the pair above a key trend line and the 38.2% resistance level. The 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level, positioned at 0.8729, has now become a crucial risk level for buyers as they navigate the pair's upward movement. Join us as we closely analyze the implications of these breakthroughs and discuss potential scenarios for the USDCHF going forward. Stay informed and...

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AUDUSD breaks lower today and now tests key lows from June/July

The AUDUSD experienced a sharp decline today after the RBA's decision to keep rates unchanged. As a result, the currency pair is currently testing the swing lows observed in both June and July. A breach below these levels would be significant, as it could lead to testing another crucial swing area on the daily chart. In this video, we closely monitor the AUDUSD's price action and discuss the implications of the RBA's decision and its impact on the...

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Buyers continue to push the USDJPY higher today. Price breaks above daily resistance today.

In today's trading session, buyers continue to exert their influence on the USDJPY, propelling the currency pair higher. Notably, the price has successfully broken above daily resistance, signaling a bullish sentiment. Furthermore, the USDJPY has surpassed significant technical hurdles, including the 61.8% retracement level at 142.49 and the high of a swing area near 142.654. Staying above this area would reinforce the bullish outlook for the...

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