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.

USDCAD finally breaks above the 200 hour moving average.

USDCAD's first break above the 200-hour MA since early June

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GBPUSD tumbles lower after floor is broken at 1.2687

GBPUSD breaks belowswing area between 1.2687 to 1.26988

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USDJPY makes new eight-month highs ahead of central bankers chat. What levels are in play?

BOE, ECB, Fed and BOJ leaders to speak at 9:30 AM ET

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The EURUSD is hangin around the 100/200 hour MA (mid-range).

The EURUSD pair trades mostly in a range between 1.0890 and 1.0975

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The Dollar Regains Composure

Overview: The dollar is better bid today. It is rising against nearly all the G10 currencies, with the Antipodeans bearing the brunt, after a softer than expected Australian inflation report. The yen has steadied after extending its losses to new lows for the year. Emerging market currencies are also mostly lower, though the Mexican peso is edging higher for the fourth consecutive session. The large Asia Pacific bourses rallied with the exception...

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GBPJPY Technical Analysis

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

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NZDUSD ping pongs between 100 day MA above and 200 day MA below today

Traders looking for the next shove with the 100 day MA above at 0.6202, and the 200 day MA below at

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USDJPY trades to a new 2023 high but not by a lot. Buyers still in control though.

The sellers need to do more to take back control. Until then, the buyers are still winning.

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GBPUSD price action remains confined, with the 200 hour MA key on the topside

GBPUSD buyers try to make a play

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EURUSD moves to new session high continuing the run to the upside

Join us as we witness the continued upward surge of EURUSD, with the price reaching new session highs. In this video, we will delve into the key factors driving this upward momentum, focusing on the price's progression towards a crucial swing area between 1.09618 and 1.09728, which aligns with recent highs. Gain valuable insights into the technical indicators and chart patterns supporting this bullish move and explore the potential implications...

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PBOC Sends Signal in Lower Dollar Fix, while the Canadian Dollar makes a 9-Month High

Overview: Hawkish comments by ECB President Lagarde at the central bank symposium in Sintra and the PBOC's weaker dollar fix have weighed on the greenback today. It is lower against most of the G10 currencies, but the Japanese yen and Norwegian krone. It also slipped to a new nine-month low against the Canadian dollar. Emerging market currencies are also mostly firmer, with the notable exceptions of the Russian rouble and beleaguered Turkish lira....

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NZDUSD Technical Analysis

Join us as we provide a comprehensive technical analysis of the NZDUSD currency pair, accompanied by essential fundamental background information. Dive into the key technical indicators and chart patterns that are currently influencing NZDUSD's movements. Gain valuable insights into the potential future trajectory of the pair based on the technical and fundamental factors at play. To further enhance your understanding, visit ForexLive.com for more...

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The USDJPY corrects lower today, but are the buyers winning? Not now.

Join us as we explore the recent correction in USDJPY, shedding light on the prevailing buyer dominance observed on both the daily and hourly charts. In this video, we will analyze the key factors contributing to the buyers' control, providing a comprehensive understanding of the market dynamics. Gain valuable insights into the technical indicators and chart patterns supporting buyer dominance and discover the potential implications for future...

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The USDCAD skims along support while resistance pushes down from above.

The battle is on in the USDCAD. Looking at the technical, the pair today stalled just above support at the 50% of the move up from the October 21 low to the October 2022 high. That level comes in at 1.3132. The low reached 1.3135 just above that level. On the topside, the high today stalled just ahead of the swing area at 1.31778. Just above that is the falling 100 hour MA. Getting and staying above each, would increase the bullish bias with the...

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EURUSD inches above 200 hour MA in early US trading

The EURUSD is now higher on the day. The EURUSD had a lid on the upside in the Asian/early European session against its 200-hour MA,  and then was pressured in the European session helped by weaker German IFO data. However, the fall has seen a rebound in the early US session and the rise has seen the price move above the 200-hour MA at 1.09145. The price is not "running" higher, but the bias is tilting more to the upside above that...

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Calm Start to the Week, with Little Impact from Russia’s Drama

Overview:  The drama in Russia captured the imaginations but failed to have much impact on the capital markets. Conventional wisdom sees it as a sign of Putin's weakness, but he has been underestimated, including by many Ukrainians who did not think Russia was going to invade despite America's repeated warnings. It may take some time for the implications for the two main protagonists, Wagner head Prigozhin and Defense Minister Shoigu. The war in...

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S&P 500 Technical Analysis

Here's a quick technical analysis on the S&P 500 with some fundamental background. For more visit ForexLive.com

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After Disappointing PMIs, Attention will Turn Back to Inflation in the Week Ahead

As the month and quarter wind down, inflation readings are featured. The US May PCE deflator, which is the targeted measure is reported. Canada and Australia report May CPI. The eurozone reports the preliminary June CPI, and Japan see Tokyo's June CPI, which serves a similar function. Leaving aside Japan, the others, including the UK have signaled that the monetary tightening cycle will be extended into H2. That said, the poor preliminary PMI...

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USDJPY continues its run to the upside. What’s in store for next week?

USDJPY break higher yesterday above target levels and opened the door for more upside probing.

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AUDUSD stepped its way down this week. Technicals led the way lower.

The AUDUSD is below the 200 day and 100 day MA now. What would ruin the bearish bias now for traders?

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