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.

What is the technical roadmap for the USDCHF through the FOMC rate decision.

Traders need to know where the bias shifts more bearish and where it shifts more bullish. I explain it in this video.

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If trading the September FOMC in the FX, it is mandatory to know the roadmap up or down.

If trading the September FOMC in the FX, it is mandatory to know the roadmap up or down.

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Atlanta Fed GDP Tracker Says US Economy is Expanding at 3% Clip for 3rd Quarter in Past 4, and the Fed is Going to Do What?

The dollar remains offered ahead of the FOMC meeting outcome. That no official has pushed back against the press story that some suspect was planted by the Fed Chair (will a reporter specifically ask him about it today?) during a quiet period should not be taken as evidence one way or the other. And many understand that it is not unprecedented.

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Gold Technical Analysis – All eyes on the FOMC decision

#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 Outlook. 0:50 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 2:19 Upcoming Catalysts....

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AUDUSD continues the technical steps higher but needs to get above a swing area

If the buyers are to take more control, get and stay above 0.67604.

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The GBPUSD is moving closer to MAs as countdown to the FOMC rate decision ticks away.

The 100 bar MA comes in at 1.3146, the 100 hour MA at 1.3132, and the 200 hour MA at 1.3124

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USDCHF bounces with the USD after better data today

The price moves back to a cluster of MAs between 0.8471 to 0.8483.

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Kickstart the trading day for Sept 17 w/a technical look at the EURUSD, USDJPY & GBPUSDo

And a bonus look at the USDCAD.

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Risk of 50 bp cut by the Fed Tomorrow Keeps the Greenback on the Defensive

With heightened expectations of a 50 bp cut by the Federal Reserve tomorrow, the dollar has not gotten a reprieve and is softer against nearly all the currencies. Japan's long holiday weekend ended, and the greenback has held above JPY140 today.

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USDJPY Technical Analysis – The USD stays under pressure on a larger cut chance

#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 Outlook. 1:25 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 2:40 Upcoming Economic Data....

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ForexLiCrude oil futures settles at $70.09, and back above a key retracement targetve Video

The 38.2% retracement of the move down from the August 26 high comes in at $69.94

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After trading to new lows going back to July 223, the USDJPY ha moved back higher.

Can the buyers keep the momentum going? Support is reestablished at 140.248 and closer at 140.40 and 140.71 if the buyers are to start to take back more control.

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AUDUSD extends above 100 bar MA on the 4-hour chart at 0.6733. Stay above is more bullish.

The buyers are making more of a play in the AUDUSD today

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Buyers and sellers ping-pong between 100 bar MAs in NZDUSD. Traders wait for the break.

The 100-hour MA comes in at 0.61565. The 100 bar MA on the 4-hour chart comes in at 0.61967. In between is the 200-hour MA at 0.61698.

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USDCAD buyers have created a floor, but there is upside work if the buyer are to control.

Key floor is being developed at 1.3564 in the USDCAD.

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Kickstart the FX trading day for Sept 16 w/a technical look at the EURUSD, USDJPY & GBPUSD

The USD is lower to start the trading week

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Greenback Continues to Trade Heavily amid Heightened Speculation of a 50 bp Cut Wednesday

Overview: The markets are continuing to be impacted by the possibility that Fed officials planted a press report to put 50 bp cut back on the table after the market had moved away from it after the recent jobs data and CPI. In the Fed funds futures, there is around an 80% of a half-point move on Wednesday discounted and about an 80% chance of a second 50 bp cut this year. This has taken a toll on the greenback and cut short the technical correction...

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Gold Technical Analysis – We finally got the breakout

#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 Outlook. 0:54 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 2:07 Upcoming Catalysts....

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Week Ahead: Four G10 Central Banks Meet, Only the Fed Moves

The market had been gradually scaling back from speculation of a 50 bp cut this week by the Federal Reserve. The euro and sterling tested important technical support near $1.10 and $1.30 respectively. The Dollar Index set last week's high after the August CPI. However, the general tone of the markets changed, spurred at least initially by a Dow Jones story that many observers believe was likely planted by senior Fed official to put a 50 bp cut back...

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What are the technicals in the EURUSD saying into the new trading week

A review of the levels in play for the EURUSD heading into the week starting September 16

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