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.

Downgraded Chances of Fed Cut Next Month Help Underpin the Greenback

Overview: The US dollar is slightly firmer against most of the G10 currencies, with the Antipodeans, leading the move with around 0.25% losses. Rising tensions between Japan and China, coupled with shift in expectations away from a Fed cut and a BOJ hike next month keeps the dollar within strike distance of JPY155, where $1.4 …

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Gold Technical Analysis: The short squeeze ended, what’s next?

#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 2:15 Upcoming Catalysts...

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Week Ahead: US Data Resumes and Shifting Central Bank Outlooks

Last week will be recalled as the end of the longest government shutdown in US history. Despite the poor optics and disruptions for many, the lasting impact is likely to be marginal though the shutdown may weigh on Q4 economic activity. Nevertheless, perhaps swayed the comments of most of the 14 Fed officials that spoke …

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Sterling and Gilts Weighed Down by UK Government Budget Shift

Overview: The US dollar is trading with a firmer bias today but is mostly within yesterday's range. There are four developments to note. First, China's October data mostly disappointed, but the PBOC set the dollar's reference rate at a new low since October 2024. Second, the UK government reportedly has shifted strategies to focus on …

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AUDUSD Technicals: AUDUSD has a volatile up and back down session after better jobs data

The better than expected jobs report took the pressure off the RBA to cut rates and the price moved higher, but the price has since moved lower finding support buyers at the key 100 day MA. What next?

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USDCAD Technicals:The 1.400 level was broken in USDCAD but momentum could not be sustained

The price action in the USDCAD has been confined mostly to the 50% above at 1.40135 and the 61.8% below at 1.39837. Sellers took their shot and missed.

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USDCHF Technicals: The drop in the USDCHF continues with the price staying below 0.8000

The continuation to the downside, had the USDCHF pair test the 61.8% of the move up from the September low at 0.7941. That is the next target to get to and through for the sellers.

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The USD is lower to start the NA session. US Government shutdown is over. Yields higher.

What are the technicals that are driving the 3 major currency pairs today - the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD?

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US Dollar Remains Soft Despite Disappointing UK Growth and Eurozone Industrial Output

Overview: The US dollar is trading heavier against most of the world's currencies today. Better than expected Australian employment data, which boosts speculation that the central bank's easing cycle is over, helps explain the Australian dollar's gain to its best level of the month. However, sterling is firm and extended yesterday's gains despite news that …

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CME Stock Outlook: Can CME Reach $290 as S&P 500 Recovers?

CME stock is approaching a key level around $290, following a rebound from its 200-day moving average. The sentiment around US stocks and the S&P 500 has started to improve as traders anticipate the government shutdown to be lifted. CME has broken above the upper boundary of a long-term triangle, suggesting the bullish wave may continue if momentum holds. With Thursday’s US inflation data on the horizon, could financial stocks finally pick up...

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EURUSD Technicals: EURUSD bounces off 100 hour MA key support target. Breaks to new highs

The 100 hour MA stalled at support outlined in the kickstart video today. The EURUSD is now above the swing area and retracement target near 1.1594. Buyers making a play.

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AUDUSD Technicals:AUDUSD is trading up and down this week. Buyers made a play, but failed.

The AUDUSD broke above the 100 day MA at 0.65385 but stalled at the high of a swing area today keeping the sellers in play.

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USDCAD Technicals: The USDCAD has set a floor this week at 1.4000. That is good to know.

It is "what you know" that benefits you as a trader. The USDCAD has developed a floor at the 1.4000 level this week. That is good to know.

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USDCHF Technicals: The USDCHF is trading to a new low and back below the 0.8000 level

Traders in the USDCHF will be eyeing the 0.8000 as close resistance now. Staying below would target a confluence technical level at the 50% of the range and swing level near 0.7975.

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The USD is higher to start the trading day in North America. What should you watch?

In the video, I take a look at the 3 major currency pairs - the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD - from a technical perspective. What next for the major pairs

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The Secret to Surviving in Trading

Good traders don’t just chase profits, they manage risk. • Stop-losses • Small position sizes • Emotional control • Avoiding scams and “guaranteed returns” • Never risking money you can’t afford to lose Survival comes before success. Educational content only. Not financial advice. #trading #forex #riskmanagement #daytrading #tradingtips #forexforbeginners #trading101 #stockmarket #financialeducation #learntotrade

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Beginner to Bull: The Risk Reality PART 2

Trading isn’t just about finding opportunities, it’s about protecting your capital. In this video, we break down how good traders manage risk and keep their emotions under control: • Set stop-losses • Risking only 1–2% per trade • Never going all in • Controlling fear, greed, and impatience • Avoiding scams and “guaranteed returns” • The Golden Rule: never risk money you can’t afford to lose Paul Tudor Jones said it best: “At the end of the day,...

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Yen Slumps but Material Intervention Still Seems Unlikely, Sterling Holds $1.31, and PBOC Fix USD at New Low

Overview: The US dollar is mostly consolidating in narrow ranges against the major currencies. The notable exception is the Japanese yen, which has slumped to a new nine-month low as the greenback approached JPY155. Despite repeated warnings by Japan's finance minister, the market seems undaunted. Actual material intervention seems unlikely, especially outside of Tokyo markets. …

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EURUSD Technicals: The EURUSD makes a break for it. Can the momentum continue?

The price of the EURUSD moved above a swing area between 1.1576 to 1.1592. European shares close higher.

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Nvidia Technicals: Nvidia is down sharply. What has that done to the technicals?

Nvidia is the poster child for the AI revolution. However, Softbank decided to sell in order to put money into OpenAI. What has the selling today which has the price down around 3%, done to the technical picture for Nvidia? I will outline key levels that define the roadmap going forward.

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