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.

Kickstart the new trading day, week, & month w/ technical look at EURUSD, USDJPY & GBPUSD

What is moving the 3 major currency pairs to start the new day, week and month in the USD.

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Markets Rattled to Start the New Month Amid Heightened Trade Tensions

Overview: The breakdown in the US-China trade agreement, the doubling of US steel and aluminum tariffs, and Ukraine's daring drone attack have rattled market, sending stock, bonds, and the dollar lower. All the G10 currencies are up by at least 0.35%, with the Scandis leading the way up by more than 1%. Although the Canadian …

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USDJPY Technical Analysis – The greenback is back under pressure

#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. 1:23 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 2:31 Upcoming Catalysts...

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June 2025 Monthly

Navigating the global economy and managing capital market volatility has always posed challenges, but the uncertainties emanating from Washington make this task exceptionally treacherous. The so-called reciprocal tariffs announced on April 2 were postponed for 90 days just one week later, ostensibly to usher in a period of intensive negotiations. Yet a few weeks into …

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The USD is mixed vs the 3 major currency pairs with prices near MA levels

Traders are waiting for the next shove with lots of data on the calendar including the Core PCE..

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On-Again Off-Again US Tariffs are Back

Overview: The on-again, off-again US tariffs are back on, but the judicial process is not over. On top of that, US Treasury Secretary Bessent acknowledged what many have suspected:  US-Chinese talks have stalled. The dollar, which was offered yesterday, has come back bid today. It is up against nearly all the G10 currencies. The yen …

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The USD is little change after run higher on endingTrump Liberation Day tariffs fizzles

The major pairs are little changed as the North American session begins

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US Trade Court Roils Markets: Trump Administration to Appeal

Overview: There is one driver today. The US Court of International Trade ruled against the Trump administration's "Liberation Day" tariffs. The court rules that the 1977 law used to justify the actions did not apply. The ruling also applies to the earlier tariffs on security of the US borders and fentanyl trafficking. The dollar initially …

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Gold Trading Outlook: Retest or Reversal?| market outlook | 28.05.2025

Gold has rebounded sharply from the $3,200 level, but with a new support forming around $3,300, is it time for traders to reconsider their strategies? This week, we’re eyeing key narratives like the decline in bond markets and a steady increase in commercial traders' positions on the Commitment of Traders report. Will upcoming US GDP and PCE data drive the next big move in gold, or is this just another pause before the next leg higher? Get the full...

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Gold Technical Analysis – Stuck in a consolidation awaiting a 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. 0:47 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 2:07 Upcoming Catalysts...

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The USD has seen up & down price action w/ technical levels defining support & resistance

What are the technicals defining the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD as the North American session begins?.

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Consumer Confidence Dollar Boost Fades

Overview: The US dollar is mostly softer today against the G10 currencies. Ironically, the New Zealand dollar is the strongest following the widely expected quarter-point cut by the central bank. The Canadian dollar is the laggard, the only G10 currency not to have found traction against the greenback. Most emerging market currencies are also enjoying …

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USDJPY Technical Analysis – JGB market intervention weakens the Yen

#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. 1:07Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 2:25 Upcoming Catalysts...

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The USD is higher as traders come back from the holidays in the UK and US yesterday

What are the technicals telling traders to start the US session?

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Japan Sparks Turn Around Tuesday’s Dollar Short-Covering

Overview: Speculation that Japan will take measures to stem the rout in the government bond market has helped spur a short-covering bounce in the dollar after finished last week poorly and sold off yesterday. There has been a sharp drop in Japanese long-term bond yields, and although the dollar is higher against all the G10 …

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Gold Technical Analysis – Consolidation ahead of the next big move

#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. 1:01 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 2:06 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Week Ahead: Greenback Begins Off on the Defensive

Between its trade war and the "big, beautiful budget", which is both regressive and adds on more debt, the US has roiled the capital markets. Before the weekend, the US said the EU was not negotiating in good faith. President Trump threatened a 50% tariff as of June 1. This looks harsher than the current … Continue reading »

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The NZDUSD is extending to new session highs and highs for the week.What next technically?

Buyers in NZDUSD are making a play above MAs and the highs going back to May 8

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USDCHF technical analysis: Sellers take control on tariff-driven drop

Tariff headlines spark bearish momentum as key support levels come into focus

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The EURUSD moves lower after Trump imposed 50% tariff on EU goods

The climb down the mountain restarts after things looked on the up and up last week.

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