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.

Kickstart North American FX trading day with a technical look at EURUSD, USDJPY & GBPUSD

What is moving the markets on February 4, 2025

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Brinkmanship and Theater

Overview: After yesterday's wild gyrations, the foreign exchange market is calm. US dollar losses seen as the tariffs on Mexico and Canada were postponed with what many observers see as minor concessions, though Canada is going to have a fentanyl czar have not been extended, and a consolidative tone has emerged. The 10% tariffs om China were implemented but Beijing's response has been sufficiently restrained that it still appears to leave room for...

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AUDUSD snaps back higher, nearly erasing the gap lower on the dollar buying on tariffs



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The USDJPY has moved up to resistance target defined by the 100H MA and swing area target

The swing area between 154.77 and 154.96 has stalled the rally

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GBPUSD has erased all the declines and trades above MA levels

The buyers are feeling better and back in control.

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EURUSD retraces to resistance target and the 38.2% retracement

The swing area and retracement comes in at 1.03329 to 1.03431

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NZDUSD is a big mover today, but off the lows. What next?

What are the technicals saying for the NZDUSD?

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USDCAD runs to a 22-year high on tariff news and backs off. What next technically.

The 50% of the move up from Friday stalled the corrective fall today at 1.45808. The 2020 high at 1.4660 is another barometer for traders today

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Kickstart the FX trading day (and week) with a technical look at EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD

Discover the impact of tariff news on major currency pairs like EURUSD, USDJPY, and GBPUSD. Get insights on market reactions and potential trading opportunities amidst geopolitical tensions.

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Tariffs Roil Markets

Overview: The US made good on its threats to levy 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and 10% tariffs on China. There still seems to be skepticism in the market, with many thinking the tariffs on Canada and Mexico may not last the week. Trump will reportedly talk with Trudeau and Sheinbaum today. The dollar did not trade high so much it was marked sharply higher in initial activity. That the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso was hit the hardest is not...

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USDJPY Technical Analysis – Trump’s tariffs rattle markets

#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 Outlook. 1:04 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 2:16 Upcoming Catalysts...

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February 2025 Monthly

There is great uncertainty for investors and policymakers. The magnitude and timing of U.S. tariffs are not clear. China unveiled DeepSeek, which appears to give other advanced language model AIs a run for their money and calls into question the effectiveness of technology curbs. While Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the war in the Middle East, and China's harassment of its neighbors have dominated the geopolitical story, the U.S. has entered the...

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NZDUSD seller pushed lower this week negating the bullishness from last week. What now?

What now as we head into a new trading week?

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USDCHF sellers lean against target swing area,but sellers have work to do.What to eye now?

The swing area above at 0.9108 to 0.9114 stalled the rally but remains a key barometer for buyers and sellers today and going forward.

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AUDUSD sellers in control. What turns that bias around? What targets are on the downside?

The 100 hour MA remains a key barometer for the buyers and sellers at 0.62397

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To tariff or not to tariff, that is the question in the USDCAD

It seems that Pres.Trump will impose a 25% (?) tariff on Canada but will it include oil (which he wants the price to go down).

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Kickstart the NA forex trading day with a technical look at the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD

What are the technicals and fundamental influences in the markets today.

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Renewed US Tariff Threat Doesn’t Stop Equities from Marching Higher

Overview: The renewed threat of a 25% tariff on Canada and Mexico as soon as tomorrow has lifted the US dollar broadly and has not derailed the firmer tone in global equities. There are still many unknowns and questions, and this will keep investors and businesses on tenterhooks. The greenback is mixed against the G10 currencies in Europe and is mostly +/- 0.25%. The Canadian dollar and Mexican peso are little changed now after selling off late in...

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Gold Technical Analysis – We finally got a new all-time high. Now what?

#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 Outlook. 0:45 Technical Analysis with Optimal Entries. 1:47 Upcoming Catalysts...

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AUDUSD is up and down non-trending over the last few days, but control is with the sellers

What would hurt the bearish bias in the short term in the AUDUSD?

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