Category Archive: 4) FX Trends

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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.
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USDCAD Technicals: The ceiling for the week is being tested. Can the buyers push above it?

2026-03-12

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The highs for each day this week stalled between 1.3600 and 1.3606. Can the buyer push above NOW or will the sellers hold the line?

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The USD is mixed as the market prepares for the North American session

2026-03-12

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A technical look at the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD to kickstart the North American session

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The War Escalates and Markets are Unimpressed with IEA Oil Move

2026-03-12

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2026-03-12

The Middle East war is escalating. The market seems unimpressed with the announcement that strategic oil reserves will be released. The announcement is light on details, such as pace and composition. Moreover, the markets’ understanding of the disruption is well beyond oil and includes gas, fertilizer, sulfur, and urea. Adding to the geo-economic morass, late …

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Gold fails to sustain the breakout as prospects for a quick end to the war fade

2026-03-12

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#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 Overview 1:23 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 2:19 Upcoming Catalysts...

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AUDCAD recovery scenario | trade of the week

2026-03-12

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AUDCAD could be setting up for a recovery move toward the 0.97 area as rotation between key commodity markets comes back into focus. In this week’s Trade of the Week, we note that the previous Gold idea targeting the 5600 area remains in play. While the price has not yet reached the target, the scenario is still valid. Since the beginning of 2025, 38 out of 50 published ideas have been successful — a 76% hit rate. This week, attention shifts to...

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Bitcoin continues to waffle up and down,, but the bias is to the upside

2026-03-11

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In the video, I explain the price action and the technical levels that need to be broken - and stay broken - to send the price higher.

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GBPUSD Technicals:Resistance stalled the rally. Support stalled the fall. Know the levels

2026-03-11

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If you know the levels it can help your trading (and keep risk to a minimum)

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USDJPY Technicals: The USDJPY is testing the high from the week. Can buyers push through?

2026-03-11

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Earlier today support at the 100 hour MA held support increasing that levels importance technically today and going forward.

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The Buyers in the Nasdaq had their shot and were overwhelmed. Seller making a play.

2026-03-11

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The 200 hour MA stalled the rally in trading today and now the 100 hour MA at 22701.98 is being broken. Seller taking more control.

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AUDUSD Breaks to Fresh Yearly Highs Amid IEA Oil Strategy

2026-03-11

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Australian Dollar surges past February resistance as energy markets react to Iranian conflict updates.

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USDCAD Technical Analysis: Range-Bound price action faces heavy resistance

2026-03-11

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A swing area between 1.35934 to 1.3603, the 100 hour MA at 1.3599 and the 38.2% at 1.35976 are the land mines ahead for the buyers. Get above and it is smooth sailing. Stay below and the ups and downs continue the patterm.

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The USD is mixed vs the major currency pairs – the EURUSD, USDJPY & GBPUSD. CPI next.

2026-03-11

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In the video, Greg Michalowski of InvestingLive.com looks at the 3 major currency pairs from a technical perspective and he outlines what levels will be key for traders today.

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Middle East War Intensifies, IEA Proposes a Coordinated Release of Strategic Reserves, G7 to Consider

2026-03-11

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2026-03-11

The dollar is mixed as the North American session is about to begin. Heightened expectations of a rate hike next week have lifted the Australian dollar to new highs since June 2022. The Japanese yen is the weakest of the G10 currencies as the dollar extended yesterday’s gains to almost JPY158.50, its best level since …

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AUDUSD stretches to a new high for 2026. Can the buyers keep the momentum going?

2026-03-10

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What would hurt the bullish bias in the AUDUSD pair?

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Crude oil is lower and the sellers are taking back control technically

2026-03-10

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The price is breaking the 100 hour MA at $86.50 after holding resistance at the 50% of the trend move higher from the February 26 low. That kept the sellers in control.

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USDCHF Technicals: The USDCHF tilted the bias back to the downside late yesterday

2026-03-10

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The price of the USDCHF fell below the 200 hour MA at 0.7778 (currently). Stay below it and the lower broken 38.2% at 0.7769 keeps the sellers in control.

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USDCAD Technicals: The sellers in the USDCAD stalled the rally near key retracement target.

2026-03-10

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The 38.2% of the trend move lower from last Thursday's high stalled the USDCAD's rise today. The price is pushing to new lows and targeting the low from yesterday's trading.

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The USD is little changed vs the major currency pairs after the ups and downs yesterday

2026-03-10

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USD mixed while yields edge lower; key technical levels guide trading bias in volatile markets.

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Investors Find Hope in the Fog of War

2026-03-10

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2026-03-10

The markets have put much stock in President Trump’s signal that the war on Iran may be nearly over. News today suggests that the Strait of Hormuz remains mostly blocked and several European countries have committed more military hardware to defend the UAE. In the fog of war, public pronouncements are part of the war … Continue...

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Gold remains stuck in a tight range as traders await new catalysts to trigger a breakout

2026-03-10

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#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 Overview 0:54 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 1:55 Upcoming Catalysts...

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