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.

Dollar Unwinds More of Monday’s Surge

Overview: The US dollar is extending yesterday's pullback after Monday's sharp rally. Monday's rally had met or approached several technical targets, but the momentum and news stream, including the downgrading of US recession forecasts, the pushing out of the next Fed rate cut into Q4 seemed to favor further dollar gains. Against many pairs, the …

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Gold Technical Analysis – We continue to price out the stagflationary risk

#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. 0:36 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 1:44 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Bullish Consolidation for the Dollar

Overview:  The capital markets are continuing to digest the implications of the US-China 90-day cooling off period. There were dramatic moves yesterday, and with a few exceptions, a consolidative tone has emerged today. The domestic US political focus is shifting to the budget, while the May CPI is due today, and it is expected to …

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USDJPY Technical Analysis – The greenback is back

#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. 1:13 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 2:25 Upcoming Catalysts...

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USDCAD moves higher with the dollar strength after US/China tariff suspension

What next technically for the pair after the move higher takes the pair to moving average resistance?

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The USD moves higher after suspension of US/China tariffs. Stocks higher. USD higher.

90-day suspension of tariffs from the two major super powers

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US-China Strike 90-Day Cooling Off Period: Dollar and Equities Rally, Bonds Slump

Overview:  The US and China struck an agreement that would lower tariffs for a 90-day cooling off period. The US tariff on China falls to 30% from 145%, while China's tariff on the US falls to 10% from 125%. A new forum was established to allow recurring discussions on economics and trade. The dollar spiked …

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Gold Technical Analysis – Positive trade talks weigh on the precious metal

#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. 0:34 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 1:46 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Bitcoin analysis for today #trading



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Week Ahead: Reaction to Sino-American Trade Talks, US CPI, Japan and UK Q1 GDP, and Banxico to Cut 50 bp Featured

Many seemed optimistic that the weekend trade talks between the US and China will de-escalate the tension. We are less sanguine. Even if the tariffs on both sides were halved, there would still be an effective bilateral embargo. In the larger picture we are concerned that blocking PRC's  exports and denying it a direct investment …

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Kickstart the US trading day for May w/ a technical look at the EURUSD, USDJPY & GBPUSD

What technical levels are in play and why for the 3 major currency pairs to kickstart the US trading session for May 9

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China Replaced US Demand. Will the US Replace Chinese Supply? Investors Hopeful of Sino-American De-Escalation

Overview: After recovering impressively yesterday, the US dollar saw some follow-through buying initially but has reversed lower and is paring yesterday's gains against the G10 and most emerging market currencies. East Asian emerging market currencies that had surged have now traded lower for the past three sessions. The main talking point today is tomorrow's trade …

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The BOE cuts by 25 basis points but it is a mixed decision. USDJPY higher. EURUSD lower.

The GBPUSD bounces after the cut

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Trade Deal with the US Fails to Buoy Sterling Ahead of the Bank of England Rate Cut

Overview: A couple days away from the US-China talks, the two are sitting disputing who sought out the talks. Given the egos, the risk is that the talks are downgraded if not canceled. Expectations ought to be low in any event. On the other hand, the first US trade agreement is expected to be announced …

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Gold Technical Analysis – Trump’s announcement weighs on the precious metal

#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. 0:48 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 2:17 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Allow Chinese Companies to Build Locally and Sell Locally or Face Dire Consequences

If trade imbalances truly drive protectionist backlash, as many claim, we should have witnessed comparable anti-trade sentiment during the 1980s when America's deficit with Japan reached historic proportions. Yet history reveals a critical distinction: Japan was offered—and wisely seized—an economic escape valve that today's geopolitical climate threatens to deny China. This asymmetry not only betrays …

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Kickstart the trading day for May 7 with a technical look at the EURUSD, USDJPY & GBPUSD

What technical levels are in play for the 3 major currency pairs?

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US-China Trade Talks this Weekend Help Stabilize the Greenback ahead of FOMC

Overview: There are five developments to note. First, the US and China will have initial trade talks this weekend in Switzerland. Second, the PBOC cut its key rate by 10 bp and cut reserve requirements by 0.5%. It also announced several other measures to boost lending/relending. Third, German factory orders were stronger than expected, perhaps …

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USDJPY Technical Analysis – Will the Fed push back against the dovish pricing?

#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. 1:13 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 2:30 Upcoming Catalysts...

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