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/GBPUSD stretch to new highs on the day. The updated technical look for the pairs.

The EURUSD and GBPUSD are moving higher. GBPUSD tests 100 day MA in the process.

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AUDUSD moves above the 100 day MA as buyers make a play

Can the price of AUDUSD stay above the 100 day MA at 0.65967?

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USDCHF continues the ups and downs that has dominated the last two weeks of trading.

The USDCHF has now traded within 100 pips going back March 26.

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Kickstart the FX trading day for April 8 with a technical look at the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD

What technical are driving the FX market for April 8, 2024 with a technical look a the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD

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Will the Market Push the Dollar Above JPY152 as Japanese Prime Minister Heads to the US?

Overview:  The jump in US rates after the employment report failed to ignite a sustained rally in the dollar and this shaken the market's near-term confidence. The dollar has been mostly confined to narrow ranges and the low yielding Swiss franc and Japanese yen are softest with the G10 complex today. The dollar is knocking on JPY152. The Scandis and Antipodeans lead the advancers. The euro has made little headway despite a much stronger than...

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Gold Technical Analysis – BIG MOVE expected on the US CPI release

#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. 0:46 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 2:14 Upcoming Economic Data....

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Kickstart the April 8 trading week w/ a technical look at the major currency pairs.

Discover crucial technical levels for major currencies vs. USD to enhance your forex trading strategy

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Week Ahead: Strong US Jobs Data Failed to Sustain Dollar Rally, Can the March CPI do Better?

The March US employment data were stronger than expected and lend support to the re-acceleration hypothesis and an extension of US exceptionalism. In Q1 24, nonfarm payrolls rose by an average of 276k. It was the strongest quarter in a year and compares with an average monthly job gain of about 251k in 2023. The unemployment rate slipped as the household survey jumped around 500k after falling in the previous two months. The workweek increased, and...

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EURUSD lower and back below 200 day MA, but buyers on the dip near support. What next?

The EURUSD fell to the 100/200 hour MA and briefly moved below on the stronger US jobs report, but has seen a bounce. What happened the week? What can we expect going forward technically?

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US Employment Data to Set Dollar’s Course

Overview: The focus is squarely on the US employment report. At the risk of oversimplifying, given the position adjustment in the past 48 hours, a solid report can see the greenback recover, while a disappointing report will likely see it deepen the correction of the rally that began with the February jobs report. The dollar recovered in the North American afternoon yesterday and many observers attributed it to the bevy of Fed comments. Yet, the...

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USDJPY Technical Analysis – WATCH OUT for the NFP for a possible breakout

#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. 1:59 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 3:39 Upcoming Economic Data....

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GBPUSD trades to new session lows and targets the 200/100 hour MAs next

The 200-day MA is also a key target for the GBPUSD on more downside momentum.

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USDJPY short-term sentiment shifts towards sellers

USDJPY tilts downside bias as it drops below 100/200 hour MA amidst risk-off sentiment and lower yields

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EURUSD retraces all the gains in Thursday’s trading and restarts the new day at 200D MA

The 200-day MA is at 1.08314 and that is now close support for traders

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Greenback Losses Extended, but Look for Consolidation in North America

Overview: The softer-than-expected ISM services report caught the market leaning the wrong way. Although interest rates had a muted reaction, the dollar was sold. In fact, the Dollar Index saw its second-biggest loss of the year, falling by about 0.50%. ISM services prices paid increases moderated to their slowest since March 2020. Supplier deliveries improved to their best since 2009, suggesting a supply chain improvement. Still, the Fed funds...

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Gold Technical Analysis – WATCH these signals for a correction

#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. 0:39 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 2:43 Upcoming Economic Data....

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USDJPY remains above 100/200 hour MA & below a solid ceiling as buyers and sellers battle

The ceiling at 30+ highs comes between 151.91 to 151.97. Support at the 100/200 hour MA at 151.51 to 151.447. Traders looking for a break and a run outside one of the extremes.

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EURUSD rallies toward key moving average amid weak ISM data

EURUSD tests 38.2% retracement level after ISM nonmanufacturing data; 200-day MA looms ahead

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AUDUSD moves higher after softer ISM data, and towards a key cluster of moving averages.

What next for the AUDUSD after the run higher.

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USDCAD muddles along today but remains above key moving average support.Can that continue?

The USDCAD 100 bar moving average on the four hour chart comes in at 1.35468. That is close support for traders today.

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