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.

Oil Technical Analysis with Iran Tensions Looming

Oil was ooking bullish at Davos but now the bulls are looking lesser than the bears as long as crude oil futures can not sustain above $59.85

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Can platinum renew the all-time high? | trade of the week | 20.01.2026

Platinum could break higher if momentum and metal narratives persist. Platinum is trading in a tight volatility coil after the recent rally in Gold and Silver, suggesting a potential momentum breakout. With physical supply remaining tight and investment sentiment improving, a break above the $2450 area could open the way toward $2650 — the projected height of the pattern and a key Fibonacci extension. A softer-than-expected US PCE reading may...

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Gold technical analysis after Trump’s speech at Davos

Risk on! Hey, but gold is also rising with the Nasdaq, how can that be? This technical map may guide why and where it's going. Shown on Gold futures.

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A Collective Sigh of Relief

The two sources of strain on the global capital markets have eased. President Trump has backed away from military threats to take Greenland and will not go forward with tariff threat on European countries for February 1. After a dramatic sell-off on Tuesday, which some compared to what happened to the UK under Prime Minister Truss, the Japanese bond market recovered for the second consecutive session.

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Nasdaq Technical Analysis After Trump’s Speech at Davos

We've had 2 days of 'risk on', which trapped the bears, as I show in this video. But watch these next key price levels for further guidance in Nasdaq futures.

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Gold’s record rally comes to a halt as Trump folds on tariffs. Signs of weakness emerge.

#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 0:52 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 2:08 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Eerie and Nervous Calm in Capital Markets

There are many moving pieces and Japan’s finance minister call for market calm seemed to help. Japan’s 30- and 40-year yields fell around 15 bp today after yesterday’s surge. There is a fragile calm in the capital markets today, and the dollar is mostly consolidating against the G10 currencies.

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Bitcoin Technial Analysis for Today, 20 Jan 2026 (Part 2 of 2)

Bears are looking much better but have a look at where to look next, on Bitcoin futures

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Bitcoin Technial Analysis for Today, 20 Jan 2026 (Part 1 of 2)

Bulls are not looking good.

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Drama Unfolds: Stocks, Bonds, and the Dollar have Been Sold

The markets are reacting dramatically to recent developments. Stocks and bonds have been sold, gold and silver are at record highs, and the US dollar has been sold aggressively. President Trump is in Davos and has not relented on his demand for Greenland and he seeks to cajole others into joining the board to oversee the reconstruction of Gaza.

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Gold keeps breaking records, but watch out for these risks that could trigger a selloff

#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 1:01 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 2:26 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Greenback Slips Amid Heightened Tensions over Greenland

The US stepped up its attempt to secure Greenland for national security purposes, even though it has reduced its presence there. The latest attempt included a threat to impose 10% tariffs on several EU countries starting next month and would rise to 25% in June. This is too much for many EU countries and some …

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USDJPY extends pullback on Trump’s trade war, BoJ rate hike odds. What’s next?

#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 2:09 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 3:32 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Week Ahead: Dollar’s Upside Correction Since around Christmas may be in the Final Phase

The US dollar mostly consolidated against the G10 currencies last week, though the combination of firm data and the shrugging off of the latest administration attempt to influence Fed policy gave it a firmer bias.  Japanese officials have taken several steps up the intervention ladder with verbal threats and this has stabilized the yen, without …

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US Dollar Finishing Week Softly but Within Consolidative Ranges

The US dollar is softer against all the G10 currencies, but the general consolidation seen this week continues. Japanese officials continued their verbal intervention, and with the US holiday on Monday, the risk of material intervention is seen as greater, and some yen shorts have covered. News that Machado has given the Nobel Peace Prize …

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Gold remains stuck in a tight consolidation as traders await new catalysts for next 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 Overview 1:10 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries...

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Nasdaq Technical Analysis, 4h Chart. Bears got trapped

The bears already goe trapped on Wed and Thursday and today (Friday), I show what prices (bullish and bearish thresholds) I am looking at, and why, IMHO, the bulls are looking better. Visit the Nadsaq live analysis page today to receive possible updates from our order flow desk at investingLive.com https://investinglive.com/Tag/orderflow-intel/

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The Dollar is Firm but Consolidating

The consolidation phase in the dollar continues today. Relatively narrow ranges are prevailing, including with the Japanese yen, where the threat of intervention has helped steady the exchange rate. The Bank of Japan meets next week, and although reports suggest that it will take the inflationary implications of the yen’s weakness into account, the swaps …

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USDJPY falls back below the 2025 high following intense verbal intervention. What’s next?

#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 1:55 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 3:22 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Trading oil with geopolitics | trade of the week | 14.01.2026

Oil's recent bounce might continue above $60 if narratives support. Crude oil has gained in 2026 so far as traders have mostly dismissed the possibility of significantly higher supply from Venezuela while the USA has announced new tariffs on Iran's trading partners. For trading oil, $60 might be a difficult resistance to break but above there the price could continue upward to $62. Trading is risky. Trade with care and keep watching our...

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