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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The Dollar Consolidates while Japan Steps Up its Intervention Threats and Decision Day for the SCOTUS

2026-01-14

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2026-01-14

The dollar is mostly softer, but the consolidative tone persists. The yen remains the notable exception. Japanese officials have taken several steps up the intervention ladder with heightened warnings. The market initially extended the greenback’s gains to JPY159.45 before taking some profits and pushing the dollar to around JPY158.60. The market senses it is on …

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Gold Technical Analysis: Eyes on a potential US Supreme Court decision on Trump’s tariffs

2026-01-14

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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 1:01 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 2:22 Upcoming Catalysts...

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The USD is moving to new highs. A technical look at some of the major currency pairs

2026-01-13

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In the video, I take a look at the USDJPY, GBPUSD, USDCHF and AUDUSD from a technical perspective. The USDs move higher has put the dollar buyers more in control at least in the short term

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USDCAD Technicals: The USDCAD are having some victories technically. Can they continue?

2026-01-13

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The USDCAD failed on the break of the 100 day MA last week (first break above 100 day MA since December 5) and is not breaking below the 100 hour MA too.

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The USD is higher ahead of the key US CPI report

2026-01-13

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US CPI will be a catalyst for the market today with the expectation of -0.3% for the headline and the core and YoY both expected at 2.7%. The USD is higher ahead of the report.

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JPY Slumps

2026-01-13

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2026-01-13

The US dollar is mostly confined to narrow ranges against most of the G10 currencies today, ahead of the US CPI report and US corporate earnings. The yen is a notable exception. The dollar reached through JPY159.00 and has barely backed off. The ostensible catalyst is the heightened speculation of a snap election, which could … Continue reading...

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USDJPY rises to the highest level since July 2024 as snap election renewes fiscal fears

2026-01-13

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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 1:55 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 3:07 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Gold and silver set to close at new record levels

2026-01-12

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The flight into gold and silver continues with Fed Chair independence being the latest catalyst

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EURUSD Technical Analysis: Key moving averages define the next breakout

2026-01-12

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The 100-day and 200-hour moving averages are now controlling price action as buyers and sellers battle for short-term direction

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New Push Against the Federal Reserve Sends the Dollar, and US Bonds and Stocks Lower, and Helps Lift Gold and Silver to Record Highs

2026-01-12

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2026-01-12

The US dollar initially opened firmer, while Japan is on holiday. But news that the Justice Department served grand jury subpoenas to the Federal Reserve on Friday, over the renovations of the Fed’s headquarters roiled the markets. Fed Chair Powell issued a terse statement rejected the charges and said they were a “pretext” for dissatisfaction …

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Gold jumps to a new all-time high as the DOJ seeks a pretext to fire Fed Chair Powell

2026-01-12

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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 2:03 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 3:30 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Week Ahead: Additional Scope for the US Dollar to Extend the Upside Correction

2026-01-10

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2026-01-10

After trending lower from late November through late December, the US dollar has begun the new year on firmer footing. The retracement of the losses in late 2025 has been encouraged by data that strengthens the market's conviction that like last year, the Federal Reserve will begin this year with an extended pause that may …

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US and Canada Jobs Day and More

2026-01-09

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2026-01-09

The US dollar enjoys a firmer today ahead of what promises to be a memorable North American session that features the US December employment report and the Supreme Court’s judgement on the legality of the widespread tariffs implemented under the president’s emergency powers. The larger than expected rise in household spending in Japan and German …

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AMD is down 25% from its ATH but might go another 20% down from here, to apx $165

2026-01-09

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See why AMD bears are looking better than bulls, from a technical perspective.

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The USD is little changed to start the US trading session.

2026-01-08

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Stocks are lower. Yields are higher.

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USD Continues to Consolidate: Tomorrow’s Employment Data and Supreme Court Decision Awaited

2026-01-08

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2026-01-08

The US dollar is mixed against the G10 currencies. Yet the broad consolidative tone remains intact.  It may be challenged tomorrow with the US employment report and the anticipated Supreme Court decision on the president’s use of emergency powers to levy tariffs. Meanwhile, President Trump announced more domestic initiatives including curbs on defense contractors' CEO …

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USDJPY remains confined in a range: traders eye US NFP tomorrow for key breakouts

2026-01-08

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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 1:40 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries 3:10 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Now the Bears are Back

2026-01-08

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Bitcoin futures technical analysis by Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy and Analyst at investingLive.com

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The USD is little changed with limited up & down price action to kickstart the US session

2026-01-07

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What are the key technical levels in play for the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD to start the new trading day.

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Dollar Consolidates as American Exceptionalism Returns

2026-01-07

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2026-01-07

Drivers: The US dollar is trading narrowly mixed against the G10 currencies. The market has an eye toward the US employment data, which often roils trading, due Friday. Indications suggest that the US Supreme Court may rule on the legality of the broad US tariffs imposed under emergency power legislation. Most seem to expect the …

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