Category Archive: 4) FX Trends

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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.
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Gold remains under pressure amid US-Iran stalemate; traders await new catalysts

2026-04-23

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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 1:02 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 2:27 Upcoming Catalysts...

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The single chart that for bitcoin long term investors shows bulls are fine.

2026-04-23

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IShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has become a core liquidity engine for Bitcoin markets. Institutional adoption has accelerated through BlackRock’s regulated ETF structure. IBIT now holds a meaningful share of circulating Bitcoin, shaping price behavior. In this simple and effective daily chart, I show why bulls (that recently broke out up) are fine and what to look for to see if that status changes. View this as my opinion, not financial advice,...

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Renewed US-Iran tensions weigh on gold as the focus turns to tomorrow’s negotiations

2026-04-21

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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 1:18 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 2:34 Upcoming Catalysts...

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USDJPY erases Friday’s losses on renewed US-Iran tensions as ceasefire deadline nears

2026-04-20

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#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 Overview 2:01 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 3:11 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Week Ahead: Dollar and Stocks Due for Corrections?

2026-04-18

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2026-04-18

(No daily note this week while I am on a business trip but the May monthly will drop April 24. Thanks for your patience.)Progress in US-Iran negotiations and a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon fed investor optimism. The US S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached new record highs, with multi-week rallies in tow. June WTI tumbled …

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Gold struggles to gain steam amid US-Iran optimism as neutral Fed caps momentum

2026-04-17

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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 0:53 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries...

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Greenback Recovers Despite New Threats on the Fed and Stronger UK and Chinese GDP

2026-04-16

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2026-04-16

(A business trip will disrupt the daily commentary tomorrow and next week, but the weekly analysis will be posted here on April 18 and the May monthly note will drop on April 25.  Thank you for your patience, and good luck). The Dollar Index did not snap its losing streak yesterday but extended it for its …

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USDCHF in focus on mean-reversion setup

2026-04-16

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USDCHF is approaching the lower Bollinger Band on the daily chart, suggesting a potential mean-reversion move toward the 0.79 area amid a lack of strong directional drivers. The US dollar recently weakened in a risk-off environment, but the move lacks confirmation from bond market flows, indicating a possible short-term correction. At the same time, the Swiss Franc remains supported by safe-haven demand, although this trend could fade as markets...

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The Greenback is Poised to Snap Losing Streak

2026-04-15

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2026-04-15

The US dollar is enjoying a firmer bias today. The Dollar Index is threatening to snap a seven-day decline. President Trump has held out the possibility that the “war is close to over”. Yet the improved risk appetites in recent days reflects the market anticipating this. A new round of US-Iran negotiations could begin as …

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Gold remains supported amid US-Iran deal optimism as real yields extend the drop

2026-04-15

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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 0:56 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 2:02 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Heads up for NZD and CHF traders, RBNZ Gov Breman and SNB Chair Schlegel to speak

2026-04-15

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2026-04-15

RBNZ Governor Breman and SNB Chair Schlegel will discuss how open economies navigate a shifting global landscape, focusing on trade fragmentation, capital flows, and inflation challenges amid rising geopolitical tensions and a more uncertain international financial environment. 15 April 2026, 1:00pm to 2:00pm US Eastern time (1700 – 1800 GMT) This article was written by …

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Optimism Weighs on the Greenback

2026-04-14

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2026-04-14

North American participants shrugged off the pessimism seen in Asia Pacific and Europe yesterday after the US-Iran negotiations broke down over the weekend. The optimism was contagious and reports that another round of negotiations are being contemplated during the ceasefire that expires next week. The dollar is broadly weaker. Global equities and bonds have rallied …

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USDJPY pulls back as the US dollar weakens on renewed US-Iran optimism. What’s next?

2026-04-14

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#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 Overview 1:53 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 3:37 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Restrained Risk-Off

2026-04-13

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2026-04-13

The collapse of US-Iran negotiations and the US threat to blockage Iranian ports presents an escalation in the conflict that the market’s did not anticipate. Equities and bonds are lower, and the dollar is mostly firmer. However, so far, the moves appear restrained. Iranian oil has largely been shipped to China and with the Trump-Xi …

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Gold prices come under pressure after the first round of US-Iran talks fail. What’s next?

2026-04-13

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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 0:57 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 2:27 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Week Ahead: Hope Springs Eternal

2026-04-11

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2026-04-11

Hope that the ceasefire will lead to the end of the Middle East war fanned risk appetites in recent days. Equities rallied broadly. May WTI and June Brent fell by nearly 11.5%. The dollar fell against all the G10 currencies, the Antipodeans and Scandis, which seem the most sensitive to growth prospects and the risk … Continue reading...

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USDCHF moves stretching away from the 100 day MA. Trades to new lows for the week.

2026-04-10

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The USDCHF is moving away from its 100 day moving average at 0.7886

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The markets – including the USD – are little changed to kickstart the Friday trading

2026-04-10

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Focus is still on the developments in Iran with hopes for peace talks continuing

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G10 Currency Consolidation Looks Constructive, but the Weekend Poses Risks

2026-04-10

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2026-04-10

The dollar is mixed against the G10 currencies today, ahead of the March US CPI report. The dollar bloc and the Japanese yen are struggling. However, the tone is mostly consolidative. Equities were higher in the Asia Pacific region, with a few exceptions, and in Europe. Bond yields are firmer. Both WTI and Brent crude …

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USDJPY trades to new highs and tests the converged 100/200 hour MAs

2026-04-09

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The 100 and 200 hour moving averages come near 159.23. The 2 moving averages create a key barometer for buyers and sellers.

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