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.

USDCAD Technicals:USDCAD was pulled higher by the USD, but higher oil is now pulling lower

There is a battle in play with the buyers and sellers in the USDCAD. On the topside, a swing area between 1.37149 and 1.3724 remains as a key ceiling. On the downside, support comes in at hourly moving average levels between 1.36720 and 1.36805

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What now? A technical look at the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD to kickstart the NA session

The USD is higher to start the US trading day. What is the bias? What changes the bias? What are the risks and the targets? The video outlines the key levels and tells you "why".

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The Dollar is the Only Game in Town

If this is World War 3, the world wants dollars. The greenback is broadly higher but hardly anything else is. Other safe haven, like gold, the Swiss franc, and US Treasuries are lower. Equity markets have been sold off and the rally in oil is taking a toll on bond markets. The Middle East war is … Continue reading »

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USDJPY on track to revisit the “intervention” level as Japanese yen lacks bullish drivers

#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 1:30 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 2:45 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Reports of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz is sending oil prices back higher

The price of crude oil is back above the $72.50 level

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AUDUSD Technical Update: Bears Falter as Risk Appetite Returns

The 100 hour MA in the AUDUSD comes in at 0.7098. Get above is more bullish.

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USDJPY Technicals: Buyers had their shot. They missed.

The buyers in the USDJPY moved above the high from February at 157.65 and missed. Bias in the short term shifts.

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USDCAD technicals: The USDCAD runs into a topside ceiling area and finds willing sellers.

Sellers are leaning at the swing area ceiling that has confined most of the upside in the USDCAD in 2026

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EURUSD Technicals. EURUSD bouncing after testing 200 day MA.

The price of the EURUSD reached 1.1671. That was just short of the 200 day MA at 1.1663. Get back above the 100 day MA at 1.1694 would give the buyers some hope.

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Gold’s “Blow-off Top”: Geopolitical Spike Meets Technical Resistance

Gold prices reached a channel trend line at the topside and buyers turned to sellers despite the war backdrop. What next for the precious metal?

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The Nasdaq / S&P indices are rebounding but remain within technical levels

Support in the S&P and the Nasdaq found support within/near key swing floor areas. The price remains below the 100/200 hour MAs

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The USD is higher to kickstart the NA session. What are the technicals telling traders?

A technical look at the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD as the market digests the War in Iran.

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Dollar Jumps on War, but Treasuries are No Safe Haven

There is one fundamental driver today and that is the Middle East war. After finishing last week on a soft note, the greenback has rallied. It is up by 0.5% or more against most of the G10 currencies. The Canadian dollar, which often performs relatively better in a strong US dollar environment is off the … Continue...

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March 2026 Monthly

March seems to be more about the unfolding of current forces driving the capital markets, rather than new forces or policies. All the G10 central banks but the Reserve Bank of New Zealand meet in March, and none are likely to change policy. China formalizes its next Five-Year Plan. In the US, the Supreme Court's ruling … Continue reading...

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PBOC Steadies the Yuan, Denmark Calls Snap Election, Greens’ Win the UK Special Election

The US dollar is mostly softer today as North American participants enter the fray. Trading remains quiet and the general consolidative tone continues amid a relatively quiet news stream. Although US and Iranian talks are set to continue next week, the market remains on edge. There are three developments to note. First, the PBOC abolished the …

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The USD is mixed to start the new trading day. What do the technicals tell traders?

The EURUSD and GBPUSD are lower (higher USD). The USDJPY is lower (lower USD) to kickstart the day. What next?

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Yen and Yuan Gains Featured in Quiet FX Market

In a reversal of fortunes, the Japanese yen is the only G10 currency that is gaining on the dollar through the European morning. Yesterday, it was the only G10 currency to have weakened against the greenback. Still, the general tone in the foreign exchange market is one of consolidation. The notable exception is the Chinese …

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Bitcoin Technicals: Bitcoin is up sharply today. What did the rally do to the technicals?

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USDCHF Technicals: The USDCHF is back down testing the 200 hour MA for the 4th time.

A break below the MA with momentum would open the door for more downside momentum in the USDCHF. Key borderline level for buyers and sellers.

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AUDUSD Technicals: The buyers in the AUDUSD are taking more control, but there is work to do

The AUDUSD is back above the converged 100/200 hour MAs at 0.70659 shifting the short term bias back to the upside. What next to increase the bullish bias?

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