In the kickstart video for June 21, I take a look at the three major currency pairs from a technical perspective and explain what the bias is, what the risks are, and what the targets are for each. The EURUSD corrected up to tested 61.8% retracement of the move up from the April low at
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Things are moving slower to start the new week, with major currencies keeping in tight ranges. But if anything else, do keep an eye out for USD/JPY as it continues to track towards the 160.00 threshold again. That might prompt Japanese authorities to intervene to lock down further yen depreciation, at least for now. After
Continuing to make lower highs on charts, MCX gold August futures on Monday opened at Rs 71,683 per 10 grams, falling by merely Rs 151 in June so far while silver MCX July futures contracts fell by Rs 6,390 in the same time period as the prices opened at Rs 81,180/kg. Gold and silver prices
Kiwi tallies a three-day losing streak, end the week on a negative note with the pair stabilizing at 0.6115. NZD/USD outlook continues to skew bearish as bulls fail to maintain upward traction. Bucking the bearish trend, a break above 0.6150, the position of the 20-day SMA, is vital. On Friday, the NZD/USD extended its losing streak
The Swiss National Bank cut rates by 25 basis points yesterday and that reversed the downward bias that the USDCHF was experiencing going into the rate decision. The subsequent move higher move back above the 38.2% retracement of the move up from the December 2023 low at 0.8883, a swing area between 0.8881 and 0.8892,
UPCOMING EVENTS: Monday: BoJ Summary of Opinions, German IFO. Tuesday: Canada CPI, US Consumer Confidence. Wednesday: Australia Monthly CPI. Thursday: Japan Retail Sales, US Durable Goods Orders, US Final Q1 GDP, US Jobless Claims. Friday: Tokyo CPI, UK Final Q1 GDP, Canada GDP, US PCE, University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment (final). Tuesday The Canadian CPI
Brent crude futures edged up in early trade on Thursday as Israeli tanks advanced into Gaza, while U.S. crude futures dipped on the prospect of swelling oil inventories. Brent crude futures for August delivery rose 8 cents to $85.15 a barrel by 0008 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for June was down 27 cents,
Australian Dollar has suffered extended declines in recent sessions as RBA gains slowly fade. PMI figures from Australia reveal weaker-than-expected data. Fragility in the Australian economy seems to be driving demand off the Aussie. In Friday’s session, the Australian Dollar (AUD) intensified its losses against its peers. The AUD/USD duo has been testing its notable
The USDJPY has lifted back to the upside and is back above the 159.00 level after the stronger-than-expected S&P/global manufacturing and services index flash data. The high price traded up to 159.206. That gets it to 100 pips short of the 2024 high price at 160.208. That I was the highest level going back to
High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not
Crude oil futures slid in early trade on Friday on the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates in Asia and the United States, while falling U.S. oil inventories kept prices from moving lower. Brent futures for August delivery dipped 11 cents to $85.60 a barrel by 0013 GMT, while U.S. crude was down 9 cents to
Wall Street advanced during this holiday-shortened trading week, with the S & P 500 and Nasdaq both reaching new all-time highs in the first half of the week before pulling back some. The S & P 500 and Nasdaq were able to finish the week slightly higher. The Dow , which had recently come off
Gold reverses gains after hitting daily high of $2,368, down more than 1.70%. Strong US S&P Global PMI data boosts the US Dollar, with the DXY rising 0.14% to 105.80. Mixed US economic data keeps Fed rate cut speculation alive. Gold prices reversed course on Friday, moving down more than 1.70%. Economic data from the
Yen ended as the runaway loser last week as its decline reaccelerated towards the end. With the crucial 160 level against Dollar now within reach, market participants are keenly watching to see if Japan will intervene soon to prop up the Yen, or just let it depreciate further. Swiss Franc was the second weakest currency
The AUDUSD this week traded down to test a swing area between 0.6575 and 0.6590. The subsequent move to the upside then tested the high of a swing area between 0.6677 and 0.66896 (see the chart below). Staying with the confines of the “red box” where most of the trading has taken place over the
High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not
After a brief pause, silver prices remained in the limelight followed by feeble US economic numbers, which fuelled hopes that the US Federal Reserve would cut interest rates this year. In the key domestic futures market, prices were placed well above Rs 90,000 a kg level while it crossed the key $30-level mark in the
Norges Bank kept rates steady at 4.5%, as expected. The bank is delaying the easing to Q1 of 2025. As long as the NB policy diverges with its peers the NOK might see further upside. On Friday, the USD/NOK recovered towards 10.575 and cleared most of Thursday’s losses. That being said, the NOK is holding