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Daily F.X. Analysis, May 29 – Top Trade Setups In Forex – Fed Chair Powell Speech in Focus! 

The European Commission will post May CPI (+0.1% on-year expected). The European Central Bank will publish the eurozone’s M3 money supply in April (+8.2% on-year expected). The German Federal Statistical Office will report April retail sales (-12.0% on month expected). France’s INSEE will release final readings of 1Q GDP (-5.4% on year expected) and May CPI (+0.3% on-year expected). The U.S. Commerce Department will post April wholesale inventories (-0.7% on month expected), advance goods trade balance (65 billion dollars deficit expected), personal spending (-12.8% on month expected), and personal income (-6.0% on month expected). The Market News International will release May Chicago PMI (40.0 expected). The University of Michigan will report its final data of the May Consumer Sentiment Index (74.0 expected).

The European Commission will post May CPI (+0.1% on-year expected). The European Central Bank will publish the eurozone’s M3 money supply in April (+8.2% on-year expected). The German Federal Statistical Office will report April retail sales (-12.0% on month expected). France’s INSEE will release final readings of 1Q GDP (-5.4% on year expected) and May CPI (+0.3% on-year expected). The U.S. Commerce Department will post April wholesale inventories (-0.7% on month expected), advance goods trade balance (65 billion dollars deficit expected), personal spending (-12.8% on month expected), and personal income (-6.0% on month expected). The Market News International will release May Chicago PMI (40.0 expected). The University of Michigan will report its final data of the May Consumer Sentiment Index (74.0 expected).

The European Commission will post May CPI (+0.1% on-year expected). The European Central Bank will publish the eurozone’s M3 money supply in April (+8.2% on-year expected). The German Federal Statistical Office will report April retail sales (-12.0% on month expected). France’s INSEE will release final readings of 1Q GDP (-5.4% on year expected) and May CPI (+0.3% on-year expected). The U.S. Commerce Department will post April wholesale inventories (-0.7% on month expected), advance goods trade balance (65 billion dollars deficit expected), personal spending (-12.8% on month expected), and personal income (-6.0% on month expected). The Market News International will release May Chicago PMI (40.0 expected). The University of Michigan will report its final data of the May Consumer Sentiment Index (74.0 expected).

Economic Events to Watch Today

 

EUR/USD – Daily Analysis

The EUR/USD pair was closed at 1.10771 after placing a high of 1.10934 and a low of 1.09915. Overall the movement of the EUR/USD pair remained bullish throughout the day.

The EUR/USD pair continued its bullish streak for the 4th consecutive day on Thursday and rose near 1.1100level, highest since March 30. On Wednesday, the European Commission proposed an additional $18.2Billion for the European Union’s foreign spending as part of its COVID-19 recovery package. The proposed package gave relief to NGOs that had feared further rate cuts.

This proposal by the European Commission must be approved by E.U. states and would allocate 86 billion euros to the bloc’s development for 2021-2027. The additional resources would be drawn from the 750 billion euro recovery fund, which was also announced on Wednesday, which will be raised by borrowing on financial markets.

On the data front, the German Preliminary Consumer Price Index for May declined by -0.1% against the expected 0.1% and weighed on single currency Euro. While at 12:00 GMT, the Spanish Flash Consumer Price Index for the year came in line with the expectations of -1.0%.

The European Commission indicated that the Consumer Confidence Index in Eurozone edged higher to -18.8 from -22. Still, the Business Climate Index fell to -2.43 from -1.99 and stopped the shared currency from gathering strength against its rivals.

However, the risk-on market sentiment of the market continued to support the EUR/USD pair and weighing on the U.S. dollar. The potential coronavirus vaccines, reopening of economies across the globe, and potential risk for the second wave of corona kept the risk appetite in the market and continued weighing on the U.S. dollar. The weakness of the U.S. dollar gave a push to EUR/USD pair.

On American economic docket, the poor than expected data also kept the U.S. dollar under pressure on Thursday. The jobless claims from the United States for last week rose to 2.123M from the expected 2.1M and weighed on the U.S. dollar. At 19:00 GMT, the Pending Home Sales for April dropped more than expectations and weighed on the U.S. dollar. The actual figure came in as -21.8% against the expected -15%. The closely watched Prelim GDP for the quarter from the United States also weighed on the U.S. dollar when it was released as -5.0% against the expected -4.8%. The EUR/USD pair rose to its 12 weeks highest level on the back of broad-based U.S. dollar weakness on Thursday.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.122
  • R2 1.1157
  • R1 1.1117

Pivot Point 1.1054

  • S1 1.1014
  • S2 1.0951
  • S3 1.0911

EUR/USD– Trading Tip

The bullish bias of the EUR/USD continues to prevail in the market as the EUR/USD is heading north towards the next target level of 1.1150 level. The pair have already violated the triple top resistance level of 1.09985, and bullish crossover of 1.1146 level may lead the EUR/USD prices further higher towards 1.12118 level. The closing of three white soldiers in the daily timeframe is also supporting an upward trend in the market.

GBP/USD – Daily Analysis

The GBP/USD pair was closed at 1.23222 after placing a high of 1.23443 and a low of 1.22336. Overall the movement of GBP/USD pair remained bullish throughout the day.

According to the policymaker of Bank of England, Michael Saunders, easing too much rather than easing a little by Bank of England was easier in response to the coronavirus pandemic. He said that the U.K. was at risk of relatively slow recovery than other countries from the coronavirus crisis, and it could prove damaging to the U.K.’s economy.

On Thursday, Saunders added that if Bank of England failed to add more stimulus measures in the economy, than it could slip the economy into an “inflation trap.” Saunders was one of two policymakers of BoE that wanted an expansion inn asset purchases in May. While the other majority wanted to wait, though accepted, more stimulus would be required.

The first speech of Saunders after COVID-19 was encouraging the central bank to cut interest rates to a record low of 0.1%, increase the bond-buying, and boost the capital. However, in response to his speech, British Pound came under pressure on Thursday and fell by 0.2%. On the other hand, the U.S. dollar also remained weak during the day because of risk-on market sentiment along with the poor economic data. The broad-based U.S. dollar weakness overshadowed the drop in GBP and raised the GBP/USD pair.

The closely watched Prelim GDP for the second quarter from the United States was dropped by -5.90% against the expected drop by -4.8% and weighed on the U.S. dollar. At 17:30 GMT, the Unemployment Claims from last weeks also reported higher than expectations of 2100K as 2123K and weighed on the U.S. dollar. At 19:00 GMT, the Pending Home Sales for April also declined by 21.8% against the expected decline by 15%.

Despite reopening all 50 states from coronavirus induced lockdowns, unemployment claims still showed higher than expected figures, which resulted in the broad-based U.S. dollar weakness on Thursday.

On Brexit front, the final round of talks between the U.K. & E.U. before a summit in June will be held next week. Because of the last negotiations that went bad after the exchange of letters between the British negotiator, David Frost, and his E.U. counterpart, Michel Barnier, the hopes for the success of final round talks have decreased. This has raised the bars for no-deal Brexit possibility.

U.K. Prime Minister, Boris Johnson will travel to Brussels for talks with European leaders next month to attempt to revive the negotiations. The two sides were still far apart on fisheries, and the U.K. has said that it would abandon the talks if “shape of a deal” has not emerged by the end of June. The U.K. traders will keep an eye onus data and Brexit updates for further actions.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.259
  • R2 1.2477
  • R1 1.2405

Pivot Point 1.2292

  • S1 1.222
  • S2 1.2107
  • S3 1.2035

GBP/USD– Trading Tip

On Friday, the GBP/USD is trading with a slightly bullish bias, facing a double top resistance area around 1.2364 level. Bullish crossover of this level may extend the buying trend until 1.2458. On the 4-hour timeframe, the 50 EMA is suggesting bullish bias, and now the MACD is suggesting buying trend in the GBP/USD pair as the histograms are forming above zero levels. 

Today, the Sterling may find immediate support around 1.2245 levels along with resistance at 1.2360 while the closing of candles above the 1.2360 level may drive buying until 1.2450 level. The violation of support is likely to push the cable further lower until 1.2160 level. Consider taking buying trades over 1.2162 and selling below the same level today.

USD/JPY – Daily Analysis

The USD/JPY currency pair extended its previous 2-days winning streak. They rose to 107.90 marks mainly due to the risk-on market sentiment, which undermined the Japanese yen’s safe-haven demand and exerted some bullish impact on the currency pair. On the other hand, the broad-based U.S. dollar weakness turned out to be one of the main factors that kept a lid on any additional gains in the pair. At this particular time, the USD/JPY currency pair is currently trading at 107.83 and consolidating in the range between 107.69 and 107.91.

However, the reason for the upbeat market sentiment could be attributed to the recent optimism about a possible COVID-19 vaccine and hopes of a global economic recovery, which eventually sent the currency pair higher.

Despite the bullish trend in the currency pair, the USD/JPY pair held well within a near two-week-old trading range. The reason behind the confined trading range could be the escalating tensions between the U.S. and China relations, which kept investors cautious about placing any strong position.

The intensifying tension between the United States and China was further bolstered by the U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s statement in which he denied Hong Kong’s special status and said that it was no longer autonomous from China. 

At the USD front, the broad-based U.S. dollar erased its previous day gains and slipped 0.16% to 98.900 on the day due to the rise in Asian shares and U.S. stock futures, which eventually limited the additional gains in the pair. Whereas, The U.S. Dollar Index that tracks the greenback against a basket of other currencies dropped 0.16% to 98.900 by 11:26 AM ET (4:26 GMT). 

Daily Support and Resistance    

  • R3 108.39
  • R2 108.16
  • R1 107.86

Pivot Point 107.63

  • S1 107.33
  • S2 107.1
  • S3 106.79

USD/JPY – Trading Tips

The safe-haven Japanese yen continues to gain bullish momentum in the wake of increased safe-haven appeal for JPY, and it’s dragging the USD/JPY pair lower at 107.120. The odds of selling in pair remains strong as the pair is likely to drop towards the next support level of 106.850. The recent strong selling candle also suggests odds of further selling in the USD/JPY pair today. 

All the best for today! 

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XAU/USD Trades Bullish Amid Trade Tensions – Update on Sell Signal! 

The yellow metal gold traded sharply bullish to hold around 1,720 area. Most of the buying in gold was safe haven driven, leading the gold prices towards the highs of 1,726. Below this, the XAU/USD is likely to close a doji candle, which suggests odds of bearish bias retracement in gold.

The yellow metal gold traded sharply bullish to hold around 1,720 area. Most of the buying in gold was safe haven driven, leading the gold prices towards the highs of 1,726. Below this, the XAU/USD is likely to close a doji candle, which suggests odds of bearish bias retracement in gold.

The yellow metal gold traded sharply bullish to hold around 1,720 area. Most of the buying in gold was safe haven driven, leading the gold prices towards the highs of 1,726. Below this, the XAU/USD is likely to close a doji candle, which suggests odds of bearish bias retracement in gold.

The risk appetite was still there in the market after the news of potential vaccine and drug for coronavirus. A company named Merck & Co., famous for its work on developing vaccines for Ebola, said on Tuesday that it was working on a drug to cure the infection and two vaccines to prevent it.

This optimism that the world would leave coronavirus behind it and start its routine before the vaccine development added in the pair’s gains. Besides, the statement from the U.S. came in and intensified the US-China anxieties. A day before, the United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, notified the U.S. Congress that the Trump administration no longer consider Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China which is also hiking safe-haven appeal in gold.


The XAU/USD prices are now holding below 1,724 level which is extending resistance to gold. It’s a downward channel which is keeping the gold underpressure around this level. We can try to capture a quick sell trade in gold in order to secure a correction until 1,713 level. The RSI is also taking a downward turn and may cross below 50 to supported selling bias. 

Entry Price – Sell 1721.14    

Stop Loss – 1728.14    

Take Profit – 1713.14

Risk to Reward – 1.14

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$700/ +$800

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$70/ +$80

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XAU/USD Soars Amid Renew US-China Tensions – Update on Buy Signal! 

The yellow metal gold traded sharply bullish to hold around 1,719 area. Most of the buying in gold was safe haven driven, which lead the gold prices towards the high’s of 1,719 level. 

The yellow metal gold traded sharply bullish to hold around 1,719 area. Most of the buying in gold was safe haven driven, which lead the gold prices towards the high’s of 1,719 level. 

The yellow metal gold traded sharply bullish to hold around 1,719 area. Most of the buying in gold was safe haven driven, which lead the gold prices towards the high’s of 1,719 level. 

The statement from the U.S. came in and intensified the US-China anxieties. A day before, the United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, notified the U.S. Congress that the Trump administration no longer consider Hong Kong as autonomous from mainland China.

Consequently, the demand for safe-haven assets got boosted as the U.S. withdraw preferential trade and financial standing that the previous British colony has owned since it was handed to China in 1997. It suggests all U.S. tariffs on China would spread to Hong Kong as well. It would also make a trip to the U.S. for Hong Kong citizens more complicated and would likely cause the departure of many refugees residing and operating in Hong Kong.

The XAU/USD prices traded sharply bullish soaring from 1,710 level to place a high around 1,719 level. The resistance level of 1,723 will be eyed now extended by a downward channel and can be seen on the 4-hour timeframe. The XAU/USD’s support is likely to be found around 1,710 and 1,702. Consider taking buying trades over 1,716 today. 


Entry Price – Buy 1716.63    

Stop Loss – 1710.63    

Take Profit – 1722.63    

Risk to Reward – 1

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$500/ +$500

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$500/ +$500

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Daily F.X. Analysis, May 28 – Top Trade Setups In Forex – Prelim GDP In Highlights!  

On the news front, the U.S. GDP figures will remain the main highlight of the day. It’s expected to be weak, which may drive weakness in the U.S. dollar. The durable goods orders are also likely to come out during the U.S. session and may drive bullish bias in gold and bearish trend in USD.

On the news front, the U.S. GDP figures will remain the main highlight of the day. It’s expected to be weak, which may drive weakness in the U.S. dollar. The durable goods orders are also likely to come out during the U.S. session and may drive bullish bias in gold and bearish trend in USD.

On the news front, the U.S. GDP figures will remain the main highlight of the day. It’s expected to be weak, which may drive weakness in the U.S. dollar. The durable goods orders are also likely to come out during the U.S. session and may drive bullish bias in gold and bearish trend in USD.

Economic Events to Watch Today

 

 

 

EUR/USD – Daily Analysis

The EUR/USD pair was closed at 1.10090 after placing a high of 1.10307 and a low of 1.09337. Overall the movement of the EUR/USD pair remained bullish throughout the day. The EUR/USD pair followed its previous day’s move and posted gains on Wednesday for the 3rd consecutive day on the back of new plans of European Union to borrow 750 billion euro to aid economic recovery. The pair EUR/USD climbed to its highest level of 1.10307 since early April on Wednesday.

The European Union unveiled its plans for a 750 billion euros recovery fund, which would help the region to face the worst economic crisis since the 1930s. The total of 750 billion euros includes 500 billion euros in grant and 250 billion euros in loans to member states. However, this plan still requires the backing of all 27 member states, which is more than the Franco-German proposal worth 500 billion euros that was revealed last week.

If member states approve the proposal, some funds will take effect from 2020, but the most significant portion of the proposal would come next year when the first bonds were issued. However, some market participants raised concerns about the lack of details on how the bonds issued will finance the funds.

The proposal was announced ahead of the European Central Bank’s monetary policy meeting, which is due next week, which will provide the bloc’s economic outlook in coronavirus crisis. The proposal lifted the demand for a single currency across the board and supported EUR/USD prices.

Furthermore, on Wednesday, the President of European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, said that the 19 member euro area economy would likely contract by 8%-12% this year. She said that the previously estimated contraction in the Eurozone economy was recorded as 5%, which has probably become outdated now. She added that Eurozone might be somewhere between medium and severe scenarios.

In April, ECB estimated that the euro area’s GDP could fall by between 5% and 12% in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, which had medium scenario as 8% contraction. This was depended on the duration of containment measures and the effectiveness of policies and measures to diminish the crisis.

Lagarde also announced that European Central Bank would soon publish a fresh forecast about GDP in early June. On the other and, U.S. dollar faced some pressure on Wednesday, and after dropping to its lowest level in 23 days at 98.72, the U.S. dollar Index raised beyond 99.00 and settled there in late session.

The U.S. economic data showed that the Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index advanced to -27 in May from -53 of April and beat the market expectations of-47. This supported the U.S. dollar across the board ad limited the EUR/USD pair’s gains on Wednesday.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.1126
  • R2 1.1061
  • R1 1.1021

Pivot Point 1.0956

  • S1 1.0915
  • S2 1.0851
  • S3 1.081

EUR/USD– Trading Tip

The EUR/USD pair continued to exhibit bullish bias, having violated the triple top resistance level of 1.1004 level. Bullish crossover of the triple top-level is likely to drive more buying in the pair. On the higher side, the EUR/USD prices may head further towards 1.1056 resistance while the next resistance holds around 1.1139. The EUR/USD pair may find immediate support at 1.0995 and 1.0975 level.

GBP/USD – Daily Analysis

The GBP/USD pair was closed at 1.22601 after placing a high of 1.23538 and a low of 1.22041. Overall the movement of GBP/USD pair remained bearish throughout the day. The GBP/USD pair dropped sharply on Wednesday on the back of speculations over Bank of England, potentially cutting interest rates into negative territory and lost near 1% on the day after reaching a high of 1.2353. 

Sterling’s mood was generally soured after the comments of chief economist Andy Haldane and Governor Andrew Bailey, who seemed to put the possibility of negative interest rates on the table.

According to Haldane, the consequences of Britain’s banks and lenders’ negative interest rates were the key factors for the Bank of England to consider before making any decision. Haldane said that reviewing and doing were different things, and Bank of England was currently in review phase and has not reached on doing phase yet.

Last week, Governor Andrew Bailey also said that he was less opposed to the negative interest rates given the coronavirus crisis’s circumstances. He also said that there were mixed reviews in the market about the experience of other central banks’ negative interest rates.

On Tuesday, Haldane said that some of the data came in just a shade better than the “scenario for the economy,” which was published by BoE earlier this month. Haldane added that risks remained there that the recovery could be slower as companies and consumers were still cautious because of the possible second wave of coronavirus.

Apart from possible negative interest rates, the Brexit trade agreement’s lack of progress also added to the downward movement of Pound on Wednesday. The United Kingdom has refused to extend the transition period beyond the end of the year, which has increased the odds of a no-deal Brexit, which has exerted negative pressure on British Pound.

However, there were reports on Tuesday that the E.U. might give up its demand for access to the U.K.’s fishing waters to push the paused trade negotiations between the U.S. & E.U. On the U.S. dollar front, the U.S. Dollar Index rose beyond 99.00 and settled there in late session on Wednesday and added the daily losses of GBP/USD pair.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.259
  • R2 1.2477
  • R1 1.2405

Pivot Point 1.2292

  • S1 1.222
  • S2 1.2107
  • S3 1.2035

GBP/USD– Trading Tip

The GBP/USD slipped lower after facing resistance around 1.2360 level, which was extended by an upward channel. On the 4-hour timeframe, the 50 EMA is still bullish, but the MACD is suggesting odds of selling bias in the GBP/USD pair as the histograms are forming below zero levels. Today, the Sterling may find immediate support around 1.2225 level while the closing of candles above this level may drive buying until 1.2300 and 1.2360 level. While the violation of support is likely to push the cable further lower until 1.2160 level. Consider taking buying trades over 1.2162 and selling below the same level today.

USD/JPY – Daily Analysis

The USD/JPY pair was closed at 107.714 after placing a high of 107.945 and a low of107.364. Overall the movement of the USD/JPY pair remained bullish throughout the day. The USD/JPY pair surged on Wednesday on the back of the increased mixed market sentiment; the market participants were caught between the opening up of global economy from COVID-19 lockdown and the pressure of the second wave of the virus, emerging trade wars and the long term effects of Hong Kong fight.

On Wednesday, the cold war between China & the U.S. escalated after U.S. Secretary of State; Mike Pompeo reported the U.S. congress that Trump administration no longer consider the status of Hong Kong autonomous from China.

The decision to revoke the Hong Kong autonomous status from China by the United States came in against the new security law introduced by China recently. The law will be presented to the Chinese Parliament on Thursday for approval.

The relation between China and the United States was already disturbed due to the U.S. allegations on China about the spread of coronavirus pandemic and pressuring WHO to refrain it from taking any early action to combat the virus. China has denied such allegations and blamed them back on the U.S. that it was covering its failure to contain the virus by blaming it on China. The safe-haven demand increased after this news, and Japanese Yen gained traction, which kept a lid on any additional gains of the pair USD/JPY.

Daily Support and Resistance    

  • R3 108.39
  • R2 108.16
  • R1 107.86

Pivot Point 107.63

  • S1 107.33
  • S2 107.1
  • S3 106.79

USD/JPY – Trading Tips

The USD/JPY prices continue to trade sideways within a narrow trading range of 107.899 – 107.650 level. We may see further trends in the USD/JPY pair as soon as this trading range gets violated. On the higher side, a bullish breakout of 108.450 level while bearish breakout of 107.650 level can lead USDJPY prices lower to 107.350. Let’s look for choppy trading until the trading range gets violated. 

All the best for today! 

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GBP/USD Dropped From Two-Weeks High – Broad-Based US Dollar Strength! 

The GBP/USD currency pair failed to extend its previous day gains and dropped from the near 2-weeks high to 1.2320, mainly due to broad-based US dollar strength in the wake of risk-off market sentiment as tensions between the US-China are getting worse day by day. Whereas, the buyers failed to cheer the latest optimism about drug treatment for famous coronavirus (COVID-19). The GBP/USD is trading at 1.2323 and consolidating in the range between 1.2310 and 1.2348.

The GBP/USD currency pair failed to extend its previous day gains and dropped from the near 2-weeks high to 1.2320, mainly due to broad-based US dollar strength in the wake of risk-off market sentiment as tensions between the US-China are getting worse day by day. Whereas, the buyers failed to cheer the latest optimism about drug treatment for famous coronavirus (COVID-19). The GBP/USD is trading at 1.2323 and consolidating in the range between 1.2310 and 1.2348.

The GBP/USD currency pair failed to extend its previous day gains and dropped from the near 2-weeks high to 1.2320, mainly due to broad-based US dollar strength in the wake of risk-off market sentiment as tensions between the US-China are getting worse day by day. Whereas, the buyers failed to cheer the latest optimism about drug treatment for famous coronavirus (COVID-19). The GBP/USD is trading at 1.2323 and consolidating in the range between 1.2310 and 1.2348.

The reasons for the currency pair’s bearish sentiment could also be attributed to the latest allegations against the Tories about ignoring the lockdown guidance and distributing the virus funds to their own areas instead of supporting the more inferior parts of England, which eventually weighed on the GBP and contributed to its daily losses.

On the positive side, the currency pair’s previous bullish sentiment was bolstered by optimism about the usage of the famous Remdesivir drug for coronavirus patients. In the meantime, the report came that the drug appears to shorten recovery time for people with the virus was being made available on the National Health Services (NHS).

It should also be noted that the Remdesivir is an anti-viral medicine that was used against Ebola, and UK regulators have said that there was enough evidence to approve the use of this drug in selected COVID-19 patients.


The GBP/USD prices traded sharply bullish soaring from 1.2200 level to place a high around 1.2360 level. The resistance level of 1.2360 is extended by an upward channel, which can be seen on the 4-hour timeframe. The GBP/USD’s support is likely to be found around 1.2289 and 1.2165. Consider taking buying trades over 1.2292 and selling below the same level today.

Entry Price – Sell 1.23018    

Stop Loss – 1.23468    

Take Profit – 1.22518    

Risk to Reward – 1.11

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$450/ +$500

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$45/ +$500

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CADCHF Breakout of Triangle Pattern – Who’s Up for Buy Position? 

The CAD/CHF pair is trading with a bullish bias at 0.7020 level, having violated the resistance level of 0.7000 level. It seems like the improved crude oil prices and reduced demand for safe-haven swiss franc is brining buyers for the CAD/CHF pair. 

The CAD/CHF pair is trading with a bullish bias at 0.7020 level, having violated the resistance level of 0.7000 level. It seems like the improved crude oil prices and reduced demand for safe-haven swiss franc is brining buyers for the CAD/CHF pair. 

The CAD/CHF pair is trading with a bullish bias at 0.7020 level, having violated the resistance level of 0.7000 level. It seems like the improved crude oil prices and reduced demand for safe-haven swiss franc is brining buyers for the CAD/CHF pair. 

The increased hopes for a quick global economic recovery emerged after a potential vaccine trial for COVID-19 was reported on Tuesday, which increased the risk appetite in the market. The new developments in Brexit talks, which were reported earlier in the day, showed that the EU was ready to give up its demand for access to the UK’s fishing water added in the risk appetite. Adding in the risk-sentiment was also the easing of restrictions across the globe fromCOVID-19 lockdown, weighed on US dollar.


The CAD/CHF broke out of the ascending triangle pattern, providing resistance at 0.7000 level. A bullish breakout of this level is likely to lead the pair prices towards the next resistance level of 0.7066 as the MACD and RSI both are supporting an upward trend. At the same, the bullish engulfing around 0.7005 level has also driven a strong bullish sentiment for the pair. 

Entry Price – Buy 0.70174    

Stop Loss – 0.69724    

Take Profit – 0.70674    

Risk to Reward – 1.11

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$450/ +$500

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$45/ +$500

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Daily F.X. Analysis, May 27 – Top Trade Setups In Forex – ECB President Lagarde Speaks! 

The U.S. dollar, which behaves like a safe-haven asset during political uncertainty & market turmoil, rose to a one-week high against the basket of 6 currencies, but it started to erase its daily gains in late London Session. Tensions between U.S. &China have increased since the coronavirus outbreak, over which both countries have exchanged accusations of cover-ups and lack of transparency with the world. The signs for easing tensions between the two biggest economies of the world are decreasing day by day and have created an uncertain environment in the market weighing on the market.

The U.S. dollar, which behaves like a safe-haven asset during political uncertainty & market turmoil, rose to a one-week high against the basket of 6 currencies, but it started to erase its daily gains in late London Session. Tensions between U.S. &China have increased since the coronavirus outbreak, over which both countries have exchanged accusations of cover-ups and lack of transparency with the world. The signs for easing tensions between the two biggest economies of the world are decreasing day by day and have created an uncertain environment in the market weighing on the market.

The U.S. dollar, which behaves like a safe-haven asset during political uncertainty & market turmoil, rose to a one-week high against the basket of 6 currencies, but it started to erase its daily gains in late London Session. Tensions between U.S. &China have increased since the coronavirus outbreak, over which both countries have exchanged accusations of cover-ups and lack of transparency with the world. The signs for easing tensions between the two biggest economies of the world are decreasing day by day and have created an uncertain environment in the market weighing on the market.

Economic Events to Watch Today

 

 

EUR/USD – Daily Analysis

The EUR/USD pair was closed at 1.09821 after placing a high of 1.09956 and a low of 1.08913. Overall the movement of EUR/USD remained bullish throughout the day. On Tuesday, EUR/USD prices surged and recovered its previous three days’ losses and regained strength in the market on the back of the renewed risk-on market sentiment. The risk appetite after easing of lockdown throughout the world gave strength to the riskier assets like EUR/USD pair and rose them across the board.

The rising hopes for potential coronavirus vaccine added in the risk sentiment and increased expectations for a quick economic recovery. A bid pharmaceutical company, which was the first to make the Ebola vaccine revealed its plans on Tuesday and said that it was working on two potential vaccines and one drug to cure the virus’s infection. The CEO of the company was cautious that it might take a long time to deliver vaccines across the globe.

This raised optimism around the market and raised the bars for riskier assets and moved EUR/USD pairs to recover its previous day’s losses.

On the other hand, in the economic docket, EUR found extra support after the German Consumer Climate from Gfk came in as -18.9 against the expectations of -19.1.

Furthermore, the European Central Bank said that the coronavirus pandemic had amplified the existing vulnerabilities of the financial sector, which will make Eurozone banks face significant losses.

ECB reported that the pandemic had caused one of the sharpest economic contraction in recent history. Still, a wide range of policy measures has been proved helpful in averting a financial meltdown.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.1126
  • R2 1.1061
  • R1 1.1021

Pivot Point 1.0956

  • S1 1.0915
  • S2 1.0851
  • S3 1.081

EUR/USD– Trading Tip

On the 4 hour timeframe, the EUR/USD pair is testing triple top level, which is providing resistance around 1.0995 level. Closing of candles below this level may drive selling trades until 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level of 1.0970, and below this, the next support holds around 1.0920, which marks 61.8% Fibonacci area. Overall, 1.0995 is a crucial trading level as above this; the EUR/USD pair may lead it’s prices further higher towards 1.1137. Bullish bias seems dominant today.

GBP/USD – Daily Analysis

The GBP/USD pair was closed at 1.23373 after placing a high of 1.23630 and a low of 1.21807. Overall the movement of GBP/USD pair remained bullish throughout the day. The Pound outperformed on Tuesday and rose to a level 1.236 highest since May 12 on the back of raised optimism about the EU-UK trade deal.

The next round of Brexit talks are due next week, and there have been headlines revolving that British negotiators could seal their first victory in next talks with the E.U. Reports suggested that the European Union was willing to shift its stance on fisheries in the next round of talks with Great Britain next week. If that happens, it would be a significant concession from the bloc in talks with the U.K. on their new relationship after Brexit.

The fisheries were important to the E.U. as most of the fishing takes place in U.K. waters, but the catch goes to E.U. fishers. U.K. wanted to ensure that after Brexit, which will take effect from next year, the U.K. as a newly independent coastal state could be solely in control of its waters and fish.

So far, the European Union has been reluctant to give up U.K. waters and demanded the things to remain the same as they were before in fisheries. However, on Tuesday, an E.U. official said that the bloc’s executive committee, which will negotiate with the U.K. in the name of all 27 E.U. member states, could ease its demand if the U.K. were to move as well.

According to Michel Barnier, surrendering the access to Britain’s fishing waters would be just one of the costs the British government must pay for a trade deal with the bloc. However, he faced pressure from other officials not to surrender to Britain too soon.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.259
  • R2 1.2477
  • R1 1.2405

Pivot Point 1.2292

  • S1 1.222
  • S2 1.2107
  • S3 1.2035

GBP/USD– Trading Tip

The GBP/USD prices traded sharply bullish soaring from 1.2200 level to place a high around 1.2360 level. The resistance level of 1.2360 is extended by an upward channel, which can be seen on the 4-hour timeframe. The 50 EMA is bullish, but the MACD is suggesting odds of selling bias in the GBP/USD pair, perhaps because the Sterling is in the overbought zone. Bullish crossover of 1.2360 level may lead Sterling prices further higher towards 1.2460, while support is likely to be found around 1.2289 and 1.2165. Consider taking buying trades over 1.2292 and selling below the same level today.

USD/JPY – Daily Analysis

The USD/JPY pair was closed at 107.539 after placing a high of 107.921 and a low of 107.399. Overall the movement of the USD/JPY pair remained bearish throughout the day. The USD/JPY pair showed a bearish trend on Tuesday but consolidated in a range between 107.3 and 107.9.

At 18:00 GMT, the Housing Price Index for March from the United States was dropped to 0.1% against the forecasted 0.6% and weighed on the U.S. dollar. The S&P/CS Composite-20 HPI for the year advanced to 3.9% against the expectations of 3.4% and supported the U.S. dollar. At19:00 GMT, the Consumer Confidence from Conference Board for May decreased to 86.6 from the forecasted 87.1 and weighed on the U.S. dollar. The New Home Sales for April were recorded as 623K against the expected 429K and supported the U.S. dollar.

The closely watched Consumer Confidence from the United States declined and made the U.S. dollar weak across the board and ultimately dragged the USD/JPY pair on Tuesday. From the Japanese side, at 4:50 GMT, the Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) for the year was dropped to 1.0% against the forecasted 1.3%and weighed on Japanese Yen. At 9:30 GMT, All Industrial activities for March came in line with the expectations of -3.8%. At 10:00 GMT, the Core CPI for the year from Bank of Japan also dropped to -0.1% from the expected 0.0% and weighed on Japanese Yen.

The Governor of Bank of Japan, Haruhiko Kuroda, said that the central bank was ready to ease monetary policy further. To add more stimulus measures, the bank decided to expand its loan programs, cut the rates further, and ramp up the risky asset purchases. In his semiannual testimony to parliament, Kuroda said that Bank of Japan was ready to do whatever it can to ensure markets were stable. He added that the stability of markets was its first importance now because once the pandemic was over, Japan’s economy could resume a solid recovery path.

Daily Support and Resistance    

  • R3 108.39
  • R2 108.16
  • R1 107.86

Pivot Point 107.63

  • S1 107.33
  • S2 107.1
  • S3 106.79

USD/JPY – Trading Tips

The USD/JPY pair continues to trade choppy sessions within the same trading 107.950 – 107.350. Above 107.950 level, we may see USD/JPY prices heading towards the next resistance level of 108.330. The 50 EMA is currently supporting the USD/JPY around 107.350. Breakout of USD/JPY support area of 107.35 can lead the USD/JPY prices towards 106.850. So let’s consider taking buying trades over 107.63 and selling below the same level today. 

All the best for today! 

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Safe Haven Gold Slips – Downward Channel In Play! 

Gold prices were closed at $1710.53 after placing a high of $1735.38 and a low of $1708.78. Overall the movement of gold remained bearish throughout the day. Gold prices followed its previous day’s trend and continued to fall on Tuesday and reached near the level of $1700 support on the back of increased risk appetite in the market. The Risk-on market sentiment was caused by the reopening of the US economy from the coronavirus induced lockdowns.

Gold prices were closed at $1710.53 after placing a high of $1735.38 and a low of $1708.78. Overall the movement of gold remained bearish throughout the day. Gold prices followed its previous day’s trend and continued to fall on Tuesday and reached near the level of $1700 support on the back of increased risk appetite in the market. The Risk-on market sentiment was caused by the reopening of the US economy from the coronavirus induced lockdowns.

Gold prices were closed at $1710.53 after placing a high of $1735.38 and a low of $1708.78. Overall the movement of gold remained bearish throughout the day. Gold prices followed its previous day’s trend and continued to fall on Tuesday and reached near the level of $1700 support on the back of increased risk appetite in the market. The Risk-on market sentiment was caused by the reopening of the US economy from the coronavirus induced lockdowns.

From the American side, the US dollar remained under pressure against the Euro as the consumer confidence from the Conference board dropped to 86.6 against the expected 87.1 and weighed on the US dollar. The broad-based US dollar weakness pushed the already increasing XAU/USD prices lower on Wednesday.


The XAU/USD broke out of the descending triangle pattern, providing support at 1,718, and now it’s trading bearish at 1,706. The recent bearish trend in gold came in response to a downward channel supporting bearish bias among traders.

Entry Price – Sell 1708.81    

Stop Loss – 1715.81    

Take Profit – 1698.81    

Risk to Reward – 1.43

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$700/ +$1000

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$70/ +$100

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Daily F.X. Analysis, May 26 – Top Trade Setups In Forex – CB Consumer Confidence Ahead

The U.S. dollar, which behaves like a safe-haven asset during political uncertainty & market turmoil, rose to a one-week high against the basket of 6 currencies, but it started to erase its daily gains in late London Session. Tensions between U.S. &China have increased since the coronavirus outbreak, over which both countries have exchanged accusations of cover-ups and lack of transparency with the world. The signs for easing tensions between the two biggest economies of the world are decreasing day by day and have created an uncertain environment in the market weighing on the market.

The U.S. dollar, which behaves like a safe-haven asset during political uncertainty & market turmoil, rose to a one-week high against the basket of 6 currencies, but it started to erase its daily gains in late London Session. Tensions between U.S. &China have increased since the coronavirus outbreak, over which both countries have exchanged accusations of cover-ups and lack of transparency with the world. The signs for easing tensions between the two biggest economies of the world are decreasing day by day and have created an uncertain environment in the market weighing on the market.

The U.S. dollar, which behaves like a safe-haven asset during political uncertainty & market turmoil, rose to a one-week high against the basket of 6 currencies, but it started to erase its daily gains in late London Session. Tensions between U.S. &China have increased since the coronavirus outbreak, over which both countries have exchanged accusations of cover-ups and lack of transparency with the world. The signs for easing tensions between the two biggest economies of the world are decreasing day by day and have created an uncertain environment in the market weighing on the market.

Economic Events to Watch Today

 

   

EUR/USD – Daily Analysis

The EUR/USD pair was closed at 1.08964 after placing a high of 1.09144 and a low of 1.08702. Overall, the EUR/USD pair showed a null movement on Monday as the open and closed levels were almost the same.

On Monday, the EUR/USD pair moved in a tight range between 1.087 to 1.089 while managed to cut earlier losses and touched 1.091 level. The upbeat movement in the previous trading session on Monday for the pair was due to the German IFO Business Climate, which came in favor of EUR for May. 

At 11:00 GMT, the German Final GDP for the quarter came in line with the expectations of -2.2% and had null-effect on the currency pair. However, at 13:00 GMT, the German IFO Business Climate, which measures the business conditions and expectations from Eurozone, was released as 79.5 against the expectations of 78.3 and April’s 74.2. The Index rebounded from the expectations and recovered from its worst decline in April on the reopening of Europe’s largest economy, which boosted corporate hopes.

At 17:56 GMT, the Belgian NBB Business Climate was dropped by 34.4 points against the expected decline of 29.7 and April’s 36.1. The more than expected decline in Belgian Business Climate weighed on EUR currency and dragged down the pair EUR/USD in late sessions.

In the meantime, the pair kept looking at U.S. dynamics for near term directions with the latest US-China & Hong Kong conflict which has reduced the importance of coronavirus development as the primary driver of global price action.

In this time, when investors are cautious about adding to their equity holdings because of the uncertain conditions of the post-lockdown world, Germany’s IFO institute survey for May granted some relief to them.

The lockdown measures introduced in mid-March have put the global economy on track for a recession this year. In recent weeks, the world’s market has only been held up due to the stimulus measures taken by central banks. 

EUR remained steady on Monday near 1.09 level and recovered from earlier losses, as the focus of market participants shifted to the proposal the European Commission will release on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, the European Central Bank’s president Christine Lagarde will speak, and traders will be looking at it for fresh bids along with the EMU’s Consumer Confidence & Advanced Inflation data from Eurozone. On Tuesday, Consumer Confidence by the Conference Board is due to release. The Claims & Durable Goods Orders will be published on Thursday later this week.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.0965
  • R2 1.094
  • R1 1.092

Pivot Point 1.0895

  • S1 1.0875
  • S2 1.085
  • S3 1.0829

EUR/USD– Trading Tip

The EUR/USD pair is on a bullish run, trading over 1.0914 level, having violated the horizontal resistance level of 1.0914 level. Above 1.0914, we may see the EUR/USD prices heading further higher towards the next resistance area of 1.0590. The EUR/USD pair had completed 50% Fibonacci retracement at 1.0885 and has bounced off over this level. For now, the pair is holding over 50 EMA, which is also suggesting the chances of a bullish trend continuation. We should consider taking buying positions over 1.0894 today while selling should be preferred only below this level. 

GBP/USD – Daily Analysis

The GBP/USD pair was closed at 1.21752 after placing a high of 1.22034 and a low of 1.21637. Overall the movement of GBP/USD pair remained flat throughout the day. The GBP/USD pair remained flat and moved on a consolidating range on Monday as investors were cautious about the relaxation of lockdown measures, which gave a push to equities while ding the U.S. dollar demand.

On Monday, the Prime Minister of the U.K. instructed officials to draw up plans to reduce the involvement of Huawei Technologies Co in the U.K.’s fifth-generation mobile networks in the wake of the COVID 19 outbreak.

Johnson gave his officials instructions to draw up plans for reducing China’s involvement in the 5G infrastructure of the U.K. to a scale of zero by 2023. It looks like China’s pandemic handling has triggered calls from U.K.’s PM to rethink having closer ties with China.

In January, the U.K.’s government decided to give Huawei a limited role in 5G wireless networks and fiber. PM Johnson has amicable ties with U.S. President Donald Trump, and it looks like Johnson has taken this step to improve his relationship with the U.S.

Furthermore, on Brexit front, the trade negotiations between E.U. & U.K. have been negative for Sterling throughout the session and will likely remain the same in the coming days. The chances for hard-Brexit have increased as the UK-EU transition period is coming closer day by day, and there are no signs of any deal happening sooner. However, calls to extend the transition period have made due to pandemic; this decision will have to be made by June 30. But PM Johnson and negotiating team from the U.K. has so far been unequivocal that no extension would be made.

Johnson had articulated the Brexit deal with a clear timeline and has promised not to make any changes or compromise or bow to pressure for an extension. The deadline to call for an extension is coming up next month, and this has exerted downside pressure on GBP.

In the absence of any macroeconomic data from the U.K. and U.S. side due to bank holiday, the pair GBP/USD remained flat on Monday and continued its previous moves.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.225
  • R2 1.2227
  • R1 1.2209

Pivot Point 1.2186

  • S1 1.2167
  • S2 1.2145
  • S3 1.2126

GBP/USD– Trading Tip

On Tuesday, the GBP/USD prices continue to trade in line with our previous forecast as the sideways trading range remains intact. The overall trading range remains 1.2170 – 1.2270. In the 4 hour timeframe, we can see a symmetric triangle pattern, which is exhibiting indecision among traders. On the downside, the GBP may gain support against the U.S. dollar around 1.2170 level, and violation of this level may extend selling until the next support area of 1.2080. Consider taking buying trades over 1.2186 and selling below the same level today.  

USD/JPY – Daily Analysis

The USD/JPY pair was closed at 107.704 after placing a high of 107.780 and a low of 107.556. Overall the movement of the USD/JPY pair remained bullish throughout the day. The USD/JPY pair fluctuated in a tight range of 15 pips because of the absence of American traders for Memorial Day.

On Monday, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted the coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas. The nationwide end of restrictions and reopening of businesses were to take effect as of Monday.

The Japanese PM also introduced a new plan for a new stimulus package to support the businesses and Japan’s economy hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Abe said that Japan has managed to bring the epidemic under control, and the exit from it was in sight. However, this announcement from Abe had little to no impact on JPY’s movement against its rival currencies.

Meanwhile, on the US-China relation front, China’s move to impose a new security law on Hong Kong has escalated concerns about the stability of the city and global trade prospects, which upset the United States and thus, US-Sino relation worsen even more.

The U.S. dollar, which behaves like a safe-haven asset during political uncertainty & market turmoil, rose to a one-week high against the six currencies. Still, it started to erase its daily gains in the late London Session. Tensions between U.S. &China have increased since the coronavirus outbreak, over which both countries have exchanged accusations of cover-ups and lack of transparency with the world. The signs for easing tensions between the two biggest economies of the world are decreasing day by day and have created an uncertain environment in the market weighing on the market.

Furthermore, the USD/JPY pair moved very little on Monday amid thin trading conditions. At the same time, the U.S. dollar Index remained flat near 99.80 level throughout the day as investors showed no interest in the greenback. Moreover, the market participants will be looking at the release of the Corporate Service Price Index and All Industry Activity Index from Japan on Tuesday. From the American side, the Fed National Activity Index and New Homme Sales & C.B. Consumer Confidence data will be under consideration.

Daily Support and Resistance    

  • R3 108.03
  • R2 107.91
  • R1 107.8

Pivot Point 107.68

  • S1 107.57
  • S2 107.45
  • S3 107.35

USD/JPY – Trading Tips

On Tuesday, the USD/JPY continues following the same technical setups that we spoke about on a previous day. The pair is still trading choppy, but it’s peaking out of tight trading range of 107.630 – 107.350. Above 107.650 level, we may see USD/JPY prices heading towards the next resistance level of 108.130. The ascending triangle pattern was already violated, and the upward trendline is expected to keep the USD/JPY supported around 107.350. Breakout of USD/JPY support area of 107.35 can lead the USD/JPY prices towards 106.850. So let’s consider taking buying trades over 107.68 today. 

All the best for today! 

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Daily F.X. Analysis, May 25 – Top Trade Setups In Forex – Memorial Day Holiday! 

On Monday, the U.S. stock markets will be closed to observe the Memorial Day holiday. The U.K. stock markets will be closed for the Spring Bank Holiday. The German Federal Statistical Office will post final readings of 1Q GDP (-2.3% on year expected). Germany’s IFO Business Climate Index for May will be released (78.5 expected).

On Monday, the U.S. stock markets will be closed to observe the Memorial Day holiday. The U.K. stock markets will be closed for the Spring Bank Holiday. The German Federal Statistical Office will post final readings of 1Q GDP (-2.3% on year expected). Germany’s IFO Business Climate Index for May will be released (78.5 expected).

On Monday, the U.S. stock markets will be closed to observe the Memorial Day holiday. The U.K. stock markets will be closed for the Spring Bank Holiday. The German Federal Statistical Office will post final readings of 1Q GDP (-2.3% on year expected). Germany’s IFO Business Climate Index for May will be released (78.5 expected).

Economic Events to Watch Today

 

 

EUR/USD – Daily Analysis

The EUR/USD dropped 0.4% to 1.0902. European Central Bank’s latest monetary policy accounts showed that officials agreed that “a swift V-shaped recovery could probably already be ruled out at this stage” and “the Governing Council would have to stand ready to adjust the Pandemic Emergency Purchase Program and potentially other instruments if it saw that the scale of the stimulus was falling short of what was needed.”

During the previous week, the FOMC minutes failed to impress the market as there was no surprise element in the presentation of the Powell presentation and was ignored by market participants. It was widely expected that the coronavirus outbreak would continue to weigh on the economy, and the economic outlook would remain somewhat pessimistic. Greenback holds onto its losses as there was no room for surprises in the minutes of the meeting. 

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell about 0.25% on the day to post the lowest close since May. Powell said that Fed might need to introduce more stimulus measures if the economic lockdown remains there for a long time. He also added that banks should prepare themselves for the bankruptcies of nonfinancial companies.

Furthermore, the latest Franco-German proposal for a 500 euros fund to fight coronavirus crisis helped EUR pair to gain traction in the market and remain stronger than other currencies; this ultimately supported the upward trend of EUR/USD pair.

Later today, the U.S. stock markets will be closed to observe the Memorial Day holiday. The U.K. stock markets will be closed for the Spring Bank Holiday. The German Federal Statistical Office will post final readings of 1Q GDP (-2.3% on year expected). Germany’s IFO Business Climate Index for May will be released (78.5 expected).

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.1067
  • R2 1.1038
  • R1 1.0994

Pivot Point 1.0965

  • S1 1.092
  • S2 1.0892
  • S3 1.0847

EUR/USD– Trading Tip

The EUR/USD prices are holding at 1.0840 as these were facing strong resistance around 1.0993, which marks the triple top resistance level and can trigger selling in the pair. Conversely, the EUR/USD pair may find support around 1.0853, as the 1.0993 level is already violated. The MACD is recently forming selling candles, which suggests the trend of the sale in the pair. So the overall trading range can be from 1.0924 level to 1.0856. Today, we can look for selling trades under 1.0915 for 40/50 pips profit. 

GBP/USD – Daily Analysis

The GBP/USD lost 0.5% to 1.2166. Official data showed that U.K. retail sales declined 18.1% on month in April (-15.5% expected). The GBP/USD pair continued to follow its previous day’s trend of downward movement and dropped during the previous week. The decline in currency pair could be attributed to the increasing speculations that the Bank of England will consider to ease monetary policy further. The Governor of Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, said that he had changed his position into negative interest rates given the crisis.

On the other hand, the broad-based U.S. dollar posted major weight on the GBP. As the U.S. dollar flashed green and took bids due to multiple reasons, most were concerned with global trade relations. The U.S. and China trade tussle further fueled by China’s action to impose new Hong Kong security law. Whereas, The U.S. Dollar Index that tracks the greenback against a basket of other currencies was up 0.19% to 199.593 by 11:44 PM ET (4:44 AM GMT). The U.S. dollar will likely continue its bullish bias during the weekend if the geopolitical tensions remain the same, keeping the currency pair under pressure.

The BoE Governor Andrew Bailey hinted on Wednesday that the Bank of England was thinking about introducing negative interest rates in more than 300 years of history, which instantly weighed on the GBP and turned out to be one of the major factors that kept a lid on any gains in the pair.

Looking forward, the U.S. stock markets will be closed to observe the Memorial Day holiday. The U.K. stock markets will be closed for the Spring Bank Holiday.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.232
  • R2 1.2285
  • R1 1.2255

Pivot Point 1.222

  • S1 1.219
  • S2 1.2155
  • S3 1.2124

GBP/USD– Trading Tip

On Monday, the Cable is finding hurdle around 1.2269 marks, and it extends to form a doji and bearish engulfing beneath 1.2269 zones, which has lead a bearish correction in the Cable. On the downside, the GBP may gain support against the U.S. dollar around 1.2170 level. The MACD and 50 EMA are supporting selling bias in the pair. The bullish breakout of 1.2270 level can lead the Sterling prices towards 1.2360. While breakout of the support level of 1.2169 may lead the Sterling pair towards the 1.2080 support zone. 

USD/JPY – Daily Analysis

The USD/JPY was flat at 107.63. The Bank of Japan announced plans to start a new 75 trillion yen lending program in June, to support coronavirus-hit businesses while keeping its benchmark rate at -0.1% and 10-year government bond yield target at about 0% unchanged. Meanwhile, it is reported that the Japanese government is finalizing a new Y100 trillion coronavirus relief package.

While explaining the key factor behind the risk-off market sentiment, the already intensified conflict between the United States and China further bolstered by the Zhang Yesui warning to the United States that China will strongly defend its U.S. does anything to undermine China’s core interests. Besides, China’s decision to impose new Hong Kong security law further fueled concerns about a major US-China tussle that underpinned Japan’s safe-haven status and excreted downside pressure on the currency pair.

On the other hand, the upticks in the safe-haven Japanese yen were further bolstered by the Bank of Japan’s decision to leave its monetary policy unchanged during the unscheduled meeting held this Friday. As well as, the Japanese central bank announced targeted loans for small and mid-sized firms in order to control the negative impact caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

However, the broad-based U.S. dollar is performing the pair’s role and helping the pair to limit its losses. After using the very harsh word from US-China, investors turned to the safe-haven dollar, which tried to exert some positive impact on the currency pair. Whereas, The U.S. Dollar Index that tracks the greenback against a basket of other currencies was up 0.19% to 199.593 by 11:44 PM ET (4:44 AM GMT). Moving on, the U.S. dollar will likely continue its bullish bias during the weekend if the geopolitical tensions remain the same.

Daily Support and Resistance    

  • R3 108.21
  • R2 108.04
  • R1 107.83

Pivot Point 107.65

  • S1 107.44
  • S2 107.26
  • S3 107.05

USD/JPY – Trading Tips

The USD/JPY continues trading sideways in between 107.630 – 107.350. Above 107.650 level, we may see USD/JPY prices heading towards the next resistance level of 108.130. The ascending triangle pattern was already violated, and the upward trendline is expected to keep the USD/JPY supported around 107.350. Breakout of USD/JPY support area of 107.35 can lead the USD/JPY prices towards 106.850. So let’s consider taking buying trades over 107.350 today. 

All the best for today! 

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Gold Choppy Sessions Continues – Wait for Breakout! 

The safe-haven-metal prices regain its bullish traction and rose from a one-week low of $1,717.34 to $1,734.05, mainly due to the risk-off market sentiment in the wake of US-China intensified tussle and coronavirus (COVID-19) second wave fears. On the other hand, the U.S. dollar also draws safe-haven bids and managed to limit any additional gains in the gold prices. At this moment, the safe-haven-metal prices are currently trading at 1,734.97 and consolidating in the range between 1,724.50 and 1,735.55.

The safe-haven-metal prices regain its bullish traction and rose from a one-week low of $1,717.34 to $1,734.05, mainly due to the risk-off market sentiment in the wake of US-China intensified tussle and coronavirus (COVID-19) second wave fears. On the other hand, the U.S. dollar also draws safe-haven bids and managed to limit any additional gains in the gold prices. At this moment, the safe-haven-metal prices are currently trading at 1,734.97 and consolidating in the range between 1,724.50 and 1,735.55.

The safe-haven-metal prices regain its bullish traction and rose from a one-week low of $1,717.34 to $1,734.05, mainly due to the risk-off market sentiment in the wake of US-China intensified tussle and coronavirus (COVID-19) second wave fears. On the other hand, the U.S. dollar also draws safe-haven bids and managed to limit any additional gains in the gold prices. At this moment, the safe-haven-metal prices are currently trading at 1,734.97 and consolidating in the range between 1,724.50 and 1,735.55.

The reasons behind the gold pullback could be attributed to the tussle between the world’s top two economies, which was further bolstered by China’s indirect warning to the U.S., from the 13th National People’s Congress. As a Chinese speaker for the National People’s Congress, Zhang Yesui, said that China would strongly take its stand against the U.S. accuses and firmly defend its interest if the U.S. takes any action to ease the dragon nation’s core interests. 

Apart from this, China’s ruling Communist Party has set a controversial national security law in motion for Hong Kong separation. This law would be able to ban foreign interference, terrorism, and external interference aimed at collapsing the central government, which eventually fueled concerns about a major US-China tussle and sent the gold prices higher.

On the other hand, fresh upticks in the yellow metal are also driven by the report that showed the Asian major dropped its economic growth target, 6-6.5% for GDP in 2019. This eventually increased the market uncertainty because the world’s 2nd biggest economy faced much disappointment from the GDP, which pushed investors into the safe-haven metal.

At the coronavirus front, the second wave of coronavirus kept the market risk sentiment under pressure and urged the global policymakers to rethink their reopening of the economies. However, U.S. President Donald Trump recently clearly said he would not shut down the economy during the second round of the virus.

The U.S. dollar continued to draw the haven demand on the back of the US-China tussle. As in result, investors turned to the safe-haven dollar, which kept the global stocks under pressure. Whereas, The U.S. Dollar Index that tracks the greenback against a basket of other currencies was up 0.19% to 199.593 by 11:44 PM ET (4:44 AM GMT). However, the U.S. dollar bullish bias turned out to be one of the major factors that kept a cover on any further gains in the gold prices.

As a result, the U.S. 10-year Treasury yields continued to report losses near 0.70%, while Japan’s NIKKEI struggled for direction around 20,560 by the press.

Looking ahead, the U.S. dollar price action and risk tone will continue to influence the gold trades. However, the near-term sentiment around the yellow-metal may remain strengthened by the huge stimulus announcing globally to control the virus’s impact.


Daily Support and Resistance

S1 1676.16

S2 1702.89

S3 1715.19

Pivot Point 1729.63

R1 1741.93

R2 1756.36

R3 1783.1

Gold slipped sharply from 1,740 level to 1,717 support level, which was extended by the upward trendline on the 4-hour timeframe. Bullish trend continuation may drive buying until 1,745 level and even higher towards 1,754 level while bearish breakout of 1,717 can open further room for buying until 1,708 level. Odds of bullish bias remains strong today. Good luck! 

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EUR/GBP Breaks Upward Trendline – Quick Update on Sell Trade! 

The EUR/GBP pair continues to exhibit selling bais since European session as it’s prices fell from 0.8900 level to 0.8943 level on the back of weaker Euro and stronger GBP. The risk-off market sentiment was further bolstered by Trump’s action to impose restrictions on the use of China technology Huawei. In the meantime, the U.S. started an investigation about the origin of COVID-19, which also weighed on the market risk sentiment. 

The EUR/GBP pair continues to exhibit selling bais since European session as it’s prices fell from 0.8900 level to 0.8943 level on the back of weaker Euro and stronger GBP. The risk-off market sentiment was further bolstered by Trump’s action to impose restrictions on the use of China technology Huawei. In the meantime, the U.S. started an investigation about the origin of COVID-19, which also weighed on the market risk sentiment. 

The EUR/GBP pair continues to exhibit selling bais since European session as it’s prices fell from 0.8900 level to 0.8943 level on the back of weaker Euro and stronger GBP. The risk-off market sentiment was further bolstered by Trump’s action to impose restrictions on the use of China technology Huawei. In the meantime, the U.S. started an investigation about the origin of COVID-19, which also weighed on the market risk sentiment. 

The very harsh word from both sides, investors turned to the safe-haven dollar, which kept the EUR/USD currency pair under pressure. This eventually also puts the EUR/GBP pair under selling pressure. Whereas, The U.S. Dollar Index that tracks the greenback against a basket of other currencies was up 0.19% to 199.593 by 11:44 PM ET (4:44 AM GMT). 

At the coronavirus front, the number of reported coronavirus cases increased to 177,212, with a total of 8,174 deaths reported so far. Whereas, the claims rose by 460 in Germany on Friday against yesterday’s +745 while the death toll rose by 27, as per the German disease and epidemic control center, Robert Koch Institute (RKI).


For now, the EUR/GBP pair is holding bellow 0.8960 level after violating the upward trendline. Now the pair is also crossing below 50 EMA, which suggests chances of selling trend in the EUR/GBP pair. On the lower side, we may see the European cross pair heading south to test the next support area of 0.8900. 

Entry Price – Sell 0.89454    

Stop Loss – 0.89854

Take Profit – 0.88954    

Risk to Reward – 1.25

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$486.8/ +$608.5

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$48.8/ +$60.8

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GBP/USD Crosses Below 50 EMA – Brace for a Sell Position! 

The GBP/USD currency pair failed to stop its 3-day losing streak and dropped to 1.2212 and represented 0.09% losses on the day as the BOE Governor Andrew Bailey’s recent indication about negative rates weighed on the Cable. Moreover, the reason for the pair declines could also be attributed to the broad-based U.S. dollar strength in the wake of intensifying US-China tussle. The GBP/USD is trading at 1.2220 and consolidating in the range between 1.2201 and 1.2239. However, the traders will be cautious to place any strong position ahead of the U.K. Retail Sales data.

The GBP/USD currency pair failed to stop its 3-day losing streak and dropped to 1.2212 and represented 0.09% losses on the day as the BOE Governor Andrew Bailey’s recent indication about negative rates weighed on the Cable. Moreover, the reason for the pair declines could also be attributed to the broad-based U.S. dollar strength in the wake of intensifying US-China tussle. The GBP/USD is trading at 1.2220 and consolidating in the range between 1.2201 and 1.2239. However, the traders will be cautious to place any strong position ahead of the U.K. Retail Sales data.

The GBP/USD currency pair failed to stop its 3-day losing streak and dropped to 1.2212 and represented 0.09% losses on the day as the BOE Governor Andrew Bailey’s recent indication about negative rates weighed on the Cable. Moreover, the reason for the pair declines could also be attributed to the broad-based U.S. dollar strength in the wake of intensifying US-China tussle. The GBP/USD is trading at 1.2220 and consolidating in the range between 1.2201 and 1.2239. However, the traders will be cautious to place any strong position ahead of the U.K. Retail Sales data.

At the data front, the U.K. Retail Sales data is scheduled to release at 06:00 GMT on the day, which is expected to drop 16% MoM in April, following -5.1% seen in March. Total retail sales are expected to drop 22.2% during the entire year in the reported month, down from -5.8% booked previously.

In the meantime, core retail sales are also expected to represent the coronavirus (COVID-19) impact with -15.0% MoM and -18.2% YoY figures. However, the data is expected to spread disappointment as the survey period is linked to the virus-led lockdown. Generally, high figures will be seen as positive or bullish for the GBP, while a low reading will be seen as negative or bearish.


The GBP/USD continues to trade within the same technical levels, which we discussed a day before. The Cable is facing resistance around 1.2269 level, and it continues to develop doji and bearish engulfing candles below 1.2269 zones, which has driven a bearish retracement in the Cable. On the lower side, the Sterling may find support against the U.S. dollar around 1.2170 level. The MACD and 50 EMA are supporting selling bias in the pair. 

Entry Price – Sell 1.22073    

Stop Loss – 1.22473    

Take Profit – 1.21573    

Risk to Reward – 1.25

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$400/ +$500

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$40/ +$50

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Daily F.X. Analysis, May 22 – Top Trade Setups In Forex – ECB Monetary Policy Meeting Accounts Ahead! 

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell about 0.25% on the day to post the lowest close since May. Powell said that Fed might need to introduce more stimulus measures if the economic lockdown remains there for a long time. He also added that banks should prepare themselves for the bankruptcies of nonfinancial companies. Let’s keep an eye on U.K. Retail sales and ECB Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes.

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell about 0.25% on the day to post the lowest close since May. Powell said that Fed might need to introduce more stimulus measures if the economic lockdown remains there for a long time. He also added that banks should prepare themselves for the bankruptcies of nonfinancial companies. Let’s keep an eye on U.K. Retail sales and ECB Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes.

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell about 0.25% on the day to post the lowest close since May. Powell said that Fed might need to introduce more stimulus measures if the economic lockdown remains there for a long time. He also added that banks should prepare themselves for the bankruptcies of nonfinancial companies. Let’s keep an eye on U.K. Retail sales and ECB Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes.

Economic Events to Watch Today

 

 

 

EUR/USD – Daily Analysis

The EUR/USD prices were closed at 1.09777 after placing a high of 1.09988 and a low of 1.09185. Overall the movement of EUR/USD remained bullish throughout the day. The EUR/USD pair remained near 1.1000 after the release of FOMC meeting minutes. The surge in the EUR/USD pair suggested that the pair might break its 7-week range and move further to earn more gains.

The FOMC minutes failed to impress the market as there was no surprise element in Powell’s presentation and was ignored by market participants. It was widely expected that the coronavirus outbreak would continue to weigh on the economy, and the economic outlook would remain somewhat pessimistic. Greenback holds onto its losses as there was no room for surprises in the minutes of the meeting. 

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell about 0.25% on the day to post the lowest close since May. Powell said that Fed might need to introduce more stimulus measures if the economic lockdown remains there for a long time. He also added that banks should prepare themselves for the bankruptcies of nonfinancial companies.

On the data front, at 13:00 GMT, the Current Account Balance from the Eurozone showed a balance of 27.4B during March against 37.8B of February. At 14:00 GMT, the Final CPI from Eurozone for the year declined to 0.3% against the expectations of 0.4% and weighed on EUR. The Final Core CPI for the year came in line with the hopes of 0.9%. 

At 19:00 GMT, the Consumer Confidence on the Eurozone economic condition showed a decline to 19 forms the forecasted decline of 23 and supported EUR. The market participants ignored the poor than expected CPI from Eurozone, and EUR got its support after the release of consumer confidence, which showed less decline than expected.

Furthermore, the latest Franco-German proposal for a 500 euros fund to fight coronavirus crisis helped EUR pair to gain traction in the market and remain stronger than other currencies; this ultimately supported the upward trend of EUR/USD pair.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.1067
  • R2 1.1038
  • R1 1.0994

Pivot Point 1.0965

  • S1 1.092
  • S2 1.0892
  • S3 1.0847

EUR/USD– Trading Tip

On Friday, the EUR/USD prices are holding at 1.0940 as these were facing strong resistance around 1.0993, which marks the triple top resistance level and can trigger selling in the pair. Conversely, the EUR/USD pair may find support around 1.0883, once the 1.0993 level gets violated. The MACD is recently forming selling candles, which suggests the trend of the sale in the pair. So the overall trading range can be from 1.0994 level to 1.0886. On Friday, we can look for selling trades under 1.0965 for 40/50 pips profit. 

GBP/USD – Daily Analysis

The GBP/USD pair was closed at 1.22225 after placing a high of 1.22495 and a low of 1.21855. Overall the movement of GBP/USD pair remained bearish throughout the day. The GBP/USD pair continued to follow its previous day’s trend of downward movement and dropped on Thursday as well. The decline in currency pair could be attributed to the increasing speculations that the Bank of England will consider to ease monetary policy further. The Governor of Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, said that he had changed his position into negative interest rates given the crisis.

He added that more easing measures from the Bank of England were more likely, but the interest rates were below on his priorities. He said that though it was not the time for negative interest rates, they could not be excluded from options.

Furthermore, on the lack of progress on trade talks with the European Union, the U.K. was driving its way towards no-deal Brexit. This raised fear amongst investors and raised uncertainty about the future relationship of Great Britain with E.U., making GBP weaker on the board. In the current context of coronavirus shutdown, the U.K. economy was already disturbed, and chances for an unfriendly exit from E.U. along with coronavirus would impact highly negative on the common currency. 

On the data front, at 13:30 GMT, the Flash Manufacturing PMI from Great Britain showed a surge in Index with 40.6 points against the 35.1 of forecast and supported GBP. Sterling was also supported by Flash Services PMI, which exceeded the expectations of 24.1 and came in as 27.8. From the U.S. side, the increased Jobless Claims last week by 2.43M weighed on the U.S. dollar. However, the Flash Manufacturing PMI, which was key data on Thursday from the American side, came in support of the U.S. dollar when released as 39.8 against the expectations of 39.3.

The strong U.S. dollar on Thursday amid better than expected PMI data added in the downfall of GBP/USD pair.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.232
  • R2 1.2285
  • R1 1.2255

Pivot Point 1.222

  • S1 1.219
  • S2 1.2155
  • S3 1.2124

GBP/USD– Trading Tip

The GBP/USD continues to trade within the same technical levels, which we discussed a day before. The Cable is facing resistance around 1.2269 level, and it continues to develop doji and bearish engulfing candles below 1.2269 zones, which has driven a bearish retracement in the Cable. On the lower side, the Sterling may find support against the U.S. dollar around 1.2170 level. The MACD and 50 EMA are supporting selling bias in the pair. Today, the release of U.K. Retail Sales m/m may help drive further movement in the market. Therefore, the bullish breakout of 1.2270 level can lead the Sterling prices towards 1.2360. While breakout of the support level of 1.2169 may lead the Sterling pair towards the 1.2080 support zone. 

USD/JPY – Daily Analysis

The USD/JPY pair was closed at 107.604 after placing a high of 107.847 and a low of 107.415. Overall the movement of the USD/JPY pair remained bullish throughout the day. At 4:50 GMT, Japan’s Merchandise Trade Balance for April showed a deficit of 1.0 Trillion Japanese Yen on Thursday. At 5:30 GMT, the Flash Manufacturing PMI came in as 38.4 during May compared to 41.9 of April.

The exports from Japan showed a decline of 21.9% and imports by 7.2%, while overall trade balance showed a deficit and weighed on Japanese Yen. The weak JPY gave strength to the USD/JPY pair on Thursday.

On the American side, the U.S. jobless Claims for the past week exceeded over 2.43M from the expectations of 2.4M and weighed on the U.S. dollar at 17:30 GMT. The Philly Fed Manufacturing Index for May declined by 43.1 against 40.0 expected and weighed on the U.S. dollar.

However, at 18:45 GMT, the Flash manufacturing PMI from the U.S. for the month of May surged to 39.8 against the expected 39.3 and supported the U.S. dollar. The Flash Services PMI for May also exceeded to 36.9 from 32.6 of expectations. 

The C.B. Leading Index for April was expected to be declined by 5.5%, but in actual, it showed a decline of 4.4% and supported the U.S. dollar. The Existing Home Sales remain flat with expectations of 4.33M.

Better than expected economic data from the United States gave strength to the U.S. dollar and moved USD/JPY pair in an upward direction to post daily gains. On the other hand, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell showed concerns about the economic indicators to hit their bleakest levels since the Great Depression. He said that the U.S. economy was facing a whole new level of uncertainty amid the coronavirus crisis. 

Daily Support and Resistance    

  • R3 108.21
  • R2 108.04
  • R1 107.83

Pivot Point 107.65

  • S1 107.44
  • S2 107.26
  • S3 107.05

USD/JPY – Trading Tips

On Friday, the USD/JPY continues trading sideways in between 107.630 – 107.350. Above 107.650 level, we may see USD/JPY prices heading towards the next resistance level of 108.130. The ascending triangle pattern was already violated, and the upward trendline is expected to keep the USD/JPY supported around 107.350. Breakout of USD/JPY support area of 107.35 can lead the USD/JPY prices towards 106.850. So let’s consider taking buying trades over 107.350 today. 

All the best for today! 

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USD/CAD Ascending Triangle Breakout – Brace for a Buy Position! 

The USD/CAD pair was closed at 1.39549 after placing a high of 1.39701 and a low of 1.38908. Overall the movement of USD/Cad pair remained bullish throughout the day.

The USD/CAD pair was closed at 1.39549 after placing a high of 1.39701 and a low of 1.38908. Overall the movement of USD/Cad pair remained bullish throughout the day.

The USD/CAD pair was closed at 1.39549 after placing a high of 1.39701 and a low of 1.38908. Overall the movement of USD/Cad pair remained bullish throughout the day.

At 17:30 GMT, the ADP Non-Farm Employment Change in April reported a job loss by 226.7K and weighed on Canadian Dollar. The New Housing Price Index (NHPI) for April exceeded the expectations of -0.1% and came in positive as 0.0% and supported Canadian Dollar. Mixed data from Canada failed to give an impact on the USD/CAD pair on Thursday.

Meanwhile, the WTI Crude Oil Prices surged to $34.6 on Thursday amid increased demand after easing of lockdown from all over the world. Increased oil prices gave strength to commodity-linked Loonie, which kept a lid on additional gains of USD/CAD pair.


On the technical front, the USD/CAD prices have violated the ascending triangle pattern, which can be seen in the chart above. The pattern was supporting the pair at 1.3935, along with resistance at 1.3965 level. On the higher side, the USD/CAD prices are holding above 1.3970 now, and these may go towards 1.4018 now. The MACD and 50 EMA are also in support of the bullish trend. 

Entry Price – Buy 1.39654    

Stop Loss – 1.39254

Take Profit – 1.40254    

Risk to Reward – 1.12    

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$400/ +$500

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$40/ +$50

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NZD/USD Triple Top Setup – Quick Update on Sell Trade! 

The commodity currency pair NZD/USD is trading with bearish bias around 0.6120, as investors seem to take profit despite a surge in crude oil prices. Dollar remains weaker as the reports indicate that US drug maker Moderna provided insufficient data to determine the efficiency of vaccines that came in the market lately. This report increased the doubts and weighed on the US dollar safe-haven status, which ultimately dragged the NZD/USD pair higher.

The commodity currency pair NZD/USD is trading with bearish bias around 0.6120, as investors seem to take profit despite a surge in crude oil prices. Dollar remains weaker as the reports indicate that US drug maker Moderna provided insufficient data to determine the efficiency of vaccines that came in the market lately. This report increased the doubts and weighed on the US dollar safe-haven status, which ultimately dragged the NZD/USD pair higher.

The commodity currency pair NZD/USD is trading with bearish bias around 0.6120, as investors seem to take profit despite a surge in crude oil prices. Dollar remains weaker as the reports indicate that US drug maker Moderna provided insufficient data to determine the efficiency of vaccines that came in the market lately. This report increased the doubts and weighed on the US dollar safe-haven status, which ultimately dragged the NZD/USD pair higher.

Increased tensions between the US & China also kept the US dollar under pressure on Wednesday after China showed anger towards US administration for more-warmer ties with Taiwan. On the other hand, WTI Crude Oil Prices on Wednesday showed a surge in black gold prices towards $33 per barrel amid the increased demand after easing of lockdown restrictions across the globe. 

Crude oil prices were also supported by production cuts by OPEC+ and supply cuts by other major oilfields. Furthermore, on the American data front, the Crude Oil Inventories for the past week were reported as -5.0M against 1.7M and gave support to WTI crude prices.


Everything considered, the NZD/USD pair is now in the overbought zone, and it is also testing triple top resistance at a level of 0.6150. Below this, we gave entered a selling trade as the pair can drop until 0.6105 and even lower to 0.6064 level. The pair may face a hard time breaking above 0.6150 level as the recent histograms in the NZD/USD pair are supporting selling bias in the pair. Thus we are trying to capture a correction in the market. 

Entry Price – Sell 0.61352    

Stop Loss – 0.61752    

Take Profit – 0.60902        

Risk to Reward – 1.12    

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$400/ +$450

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$40/ +$45

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Daily F.X. Analysis, May 21 – Top Trade Setups In Forex – Services & Manufacturing PMI! 

On the news front, the EUR, GBP, and USD remain in the highlight due to manufacturing and services. The PMI figures are expected to improve all of the economies, perhaps due to smart lockdown strategy, which may have driven some business activity during the last month.

On the news front, the EUR, GBP, and USD remain in the highlight due to manufacturing and services. The PMI figures are expected to improve all of the economies, perhaps due to smart lockdown strategy, which may have driven some business activity during the last month.

On the news front, the EUR, GBP, and USD remain in the highlight due to manufacturing and services. The PMI figures are expected to improve all of the economies, perhaps due to smart lockdown strategy, which may have driven some business activity during the last month.

 

Economic Events to Watch Today

 

 

EUR/USD – Daily Analysis

The EUR/USD prices were closed at 1.09777 after placing a high of 1.09988 and a low of 1.09185. Overall the movement of EUR/USD remained bullish throughout the day. The EUR/USD pair remained near 1.1000 after the release of FOMC meeting minutes. The surge in the EUR/USD pair suggested that the pair might break its 7-week range and move further to earn more gains.

The FOMC minutes failed to impress the market as there was no surprise element in Powell’s presentation and was ignored by market participants. It was widely expected that the coronavirus outbreak would continue to weigh on the economy, and the economic outlook would remain somewhat pessimistic. Greenback holds onto its losses as there was no room for surprises in the minutes of the meeting. 

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) fell about 0.25% on the day to post the lowest close since May. Powell said that Fed might need to introduce more stimulus measures if the economic lockdown remains there for a long time. He also added that banks should prepare themselves for the bankruptcies of nonfinancial companies.

On the data front, at 13:00 GMT, the Current Account Balance from the Eurozone showed a balance of 27.4B during March against 37.8B of February. At 14:00 GMT, the Final CPI from Eurozone for the year declined to 0.3% against the expectations of 0.4% and weighed on EUR. The Final Core CPI for the year came in line with the hopes of 0.9%. 

At 19:00 GMT, the Consumer Confidence on the Eurozone economic condition showed a decline to 19 forms the forecasted decline of 23 and supported EUR. The market participants ignored the poor than expected CPI from Eurozone, and EUR got its support after the release of consumer confidence, which showed less decline than expected.

Furthermore, the latest Franco-German proposal for a 500 euros fund to fight coronavirus crisis helped EUR pair to gain traction in the market and remain stronger than other currencies; this ultimately supported the upward trend of EUR/USD pair.


Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.1097
  • R2 1.1048
  • R1 1.1014

Pivot Point 1.0966

  • S1 1.0932
  • S2 1.0884
  • S3 1.0849

EUR/USD– Trading Tip

The EUR/USD prices are facing strong resistance around 1.0993, which marks the triple top resistance level and can trigger selling in the pair. Conversely, the EUR/USD pair may find support around 1.09512, and below this, the next support is likely to be seen around 1.0910. The bearish bias remains strong today. On the downside, the EUR/USD has odds of bouncing off above 1.0933. 

GBP/USD – Daily Analysis

The GBP/USD pair was closed at 1.22375 after placing a high of 1.22875 and a low of 1.22212. Overall the movement of GBP/USD pair remained bearish throughout the day. The GBP/USD pair remained in a consolidation phase on Wednesday and showed a slight bearish movement amid poor than expected economic data from Great Britain. The CPI, RPI & PPI data showed a decline in the month of April and provided a weak economic outlook and weighed on GBP, which ultimately dragged the GBP/USD pair on Wednesday.

At 11:00 GMT, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the year from the United Kingdom fell short of expected 0.9% ad came in as 0.8% and weighed on GBP. The PPI Input in the month of April showed a decline of 5.1% against the expected decline of 4.2% and weighed on Pound. The PPI output of April also declined by 0.7% from the forecasted decline of 0.5% and weighed on GBP.

At 11:02 GMT, the Core CPI for the year from the United Kingdom came in line with the expectations of 1.4%. The RPI for the year from Britain also declined to 1.5% from 1.6% of expectations and weighed on GBP. At 13:30 GMT, the HPI for the year from Great Britain exceeded the expectations of 1.5% and came in as 2.1% and supported Pound.

Apart from economic data, news about considering negative rates as an option by BoE added in the pressure on GBP on Wednesday. According to Governor Andrew Bailey, the Bank of England studied how low U.K. interest rates can be cut even more to cope with the coronavirus crisis and did not exclude the idea of lowering borrowing costs below zero.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.2346
  • R2 1.2317
  • R1 1.2279

Pivot Point 1.225

  • S1 1.2211
  • S2 1.2183
  • S3 1.2144

GBP/USD– Trading Tip

After exhibiting sharp bullish trends, the GBP/USD faced resistance around 1.2269 level. As we can see on the 4-hour chart, the pair has closed doji and bearish engulfing candles below 1.2269 zones, which has driven a bearish retracement in the Cable. On the lower side, the Sterling may find support against the U.S. dollar around 1.2170 level. The MACD and 50 EMA are supporting selling bias in the pair. Today, the release of UK PMI figures may help drive further movement in the market. Therefore, the bullish breakout of 1.2270 level can lead the Sterling prices towards 1.2360. While breakout of the support level of 1.2169 may lead the Sterling pair towards the 1.2080 support zone. 

USD/JPY – Daily Analysis

The USD/JPY was closed at 107.535 after placing a high of 107.982 and a low of 107.335. Overall the movement of the USD/JPY pair remained bearish throughout the day. After posting gains for the previous two sessions, the USD/JPY pair starting to lose on Wednesday amid broad-based U.S. dollar weakness and renewed safe-haven demand. 

The U.S. dollar remained weak on Wednesday after Federal Reserve failed to provide any surprising element in its April meeting minutes. The Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said that risk remained on the downside and held the interest rates on the same level.

Powell said that the second wave of coronavirus would impact on U.S. economy with more intensity, and the lockdown in that time would be stricter and for the longer time period, which would cause massive destruction of U.S. economy.

Powell showed his concerns about the impact of the second wave of coronavirus, which was still onboard due to no improvement in vaccine trials. Powell said that the lower-income households would suffer more due to another wave of the virus if it happened. 

However, adding in the U.S. dollar weakness, the uncertainty about the potential coronavirus vaccine emerged in the market. After the trails of the Moderna vaccine in 6 monkeys, it was reported that all six monkeys out of which 3 received the vaccine were tested positive for COVID-19. The virus was found in the noses on all monkeys who participated in animal trials for that vaccine. This report decreased the risk sentiment in the market and added uncertainty.

Daily Support and Resistance    

  • R3 108.57
  • R2 108.28
  • R1 107.91

Pivot Point 107.62

  • S1 107.25
  • S2 106.96
  • S3 106.59

USD/JPY – Trading Tips

The USD/JPY mostly remains mostly bearish following a bullish breakout of the choppy trading range of 107.480 – 107.029 level. For now, the pair is holding at 107.630, having immediate support around 107.500. Above this level, we may see USD/JPY prices heading towards the next resistance level of 108.130. The ascending triangle pattern has already been violated, and it’s expected to kee the USD/JPY supported around 107.500. So let’s consider taking buying trades over 107.500 today. 

All the best for today! 

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AUD/USD Breakout of Ascending Triangle Pattern – Is It Going After 0.6680?

The AUD/USD prices have exhibited sharp bullish bias during the European and the U.S. session in the wake of stronger Aussie. The AUD/USD pair is currently holding around 0.6609. Meanwhile, the minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia revealed that the Central Bank admitted that the Australian economy was set to experience a contraction due to coronavirus pandemic. Bank also believed that fiscal and monetary measures would reduce the impact of the virus crisis on the economy. 

The AUD/USD prices have exhibited sharp bullish bias during the European and the U.S. session in the wake of stronger Aussie. The AUD/USD pair is currently holding around 0.6609. Meanwhile, the minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia revealed that the Central Bank admitted that the Australian economy was set to experience a contraction due to coronavirus pandemic. Bank also believed that fiscal and monetary measures would reduce the impact of the virus crisis on the economy. 

The AUD/USD prices have exhibited sharp bullish bias during the European and the U.S. session in the wake of stronger Aussie. The AUD/USD pair is currently holding around 0.6609. Meanwhile, the minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia revealed that the Central Bank admitted that the Australian economy was set to experience a contraction due to coronavirus pandemic. Bank also believed that fiscal and monetary measures would reduce the impact of the virus crisis on the economy. 

The Bank held its rates on a 0.25% level in its latest meeting and confirmed its intention to retain a 3-year bond yield of close to 0.25% by increasing government bond purchases.

RBA’s board members projected a 10% contraction in the Australian economy during H1 2020 and an overall decrease of 6% for the whole year. RBA said that the nature of shrinkage would be public health measures, and it would be easy & quick to recover from, in comparison of the contraction caused by financial factors. In the absence of any economic data from Australia, USD movement and updates about US-China & US-Australia relations drove this pair.


The technical outlook of the AUD/USD prices has violated 0.6563 resistance level, and bullish trend continuation can extend buying until 0.6688 level. The EMA and MACD are supporting an upward trend in the market, and these may lead Aussie further higher today. 

Entry Price – Buy 0.65804    

Stop Loss – 0.65207‬

Take Profit – 0.66404    

Risk to Reward – 1.00    

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$600/ +$600

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$60/ +$60

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Daily F.X. Analysis, May 20 – Top Trade Setups In Forex – European CPI Figures Ahead! 

The U.S. Federal Reserve will release its latest FOMC meeting minutes. The European Commission will post the May Consumer Confidence Index (-23.7 expected) and final readings of April CPI (+0.4% on-year expected). The U.K. Office for National Statistics will release April CPI (+0.9% on-year expected).

The U.S. Federal Reserve will release its latest FOMC meeting minutes. The European Commission will post the May Consumer Confidence Index (-23.7 expected) and final readings of April CPI (+0.4% on-year expected). The U.K. Office for National Statistics will release April CPI (+0.9% on-year expected).

The U.S. Federal Reserve will release its latest FOMC meeting minutes. The European Commission will post the May Consumer Confidence Index (-23.7 expected) and final readings of April CPI (+0.4% on-year expected). The U.K. Office for National Statistics will release April CPI (+0.9% on-year expected).

Economic Events to Watch Today 

 

 

 

EUR/USD – Daily Analysis

The EUR/USD prices were closed at 1.09228 after placing a high of 1.09759 and a low of 1.09020. Overall the movement of the EUR/USD pair remained bullish throughout the day. After gaining almost 100 pips on Monday, the EUR/USD pair rose to near its highest level in 2 weeks of 1.0976 level on Tuesday. The upbeat market mode was derived by the Franco-German recovery fund proposal, which was announced on Monday and provided a boost to the single currency EUR. 

The Vice President of the European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis, said that the European Stability Mechanism (E.S.) strongly supported the Franco-German proposal. Commission was also looking forward to presenting the proposal in the upcoming European summit on May 27.

Following the previous day’s gains, the EUR/USD pair continued to rise and was further supported by the better than expected economic data release on Tuesday.

At 14:00 GMT, the ZEW Economic Sentiment from the European Union showed that the economic outlook of the Eurozone in the view of institutional investors and analysts increased to 46.0 from the expected27.4 and supported EUR. 

The German ZEW Economic Sentiment also showed an improved economic outlook after releasing as 51.0 against the expected 30.0 during the month of May and supported EUR.

The better than the expected economic outlook of the whole bloc, along with Germany even in the lockdown time, gave a sudden push to the already prevailing bullish trend in EUR/USD and rose its prices above two weeks high. However, pair failed to hold its gains and started to drop in late-session but managed to end its day with a bullish candle.

On the other hand, the greenback lost its demand in the absence of any significant economic data. Only Housing Starts in the month of April were released from the U.S. on Tuesday, which declined to 0.89M against the 0.95 forecasted and weighed on the U.S. dollar.

Meanwhile, the Fed Chair Jerome Powell also refrained from providing any specific surprising remarks about the economy or policy outlook and hence kept the U.S. dollar under pressure. He said that the Fed would remain committed to using its all tools to recover the U.S. economy from a corona-induced crisis. U.S. Dollar Index fell near 99.50 level on that day.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.1089
  • R2 1.1008
  • R1 1.0961

Pivot Point 1.088

  • S1 1.0833
  • S2 1.0752
  • S3 1.0705

EUR/USD– Trading Tip

The technical outlook for EUR/USD pair seems bullish as the pair is trading at 1.0938, having formed a bullish engulfing pattern above an immediate support level of 1.0918 level. On the 4 hour timeframe, the pair is also forming a higher high and higher low pattern, which can drive further buying trends in the EUR/USD pair. The MACD is bullish, while the 50 EMA is also supporting the bullish bias among traders. The pair has the potential to trade towards north to target 1.0993 triple top area while support holds at 1.0918 and 1.08850 level today.

GBP/USD – Daily Analysis

The GBP/USD prices were closed at 1.22482 after placing a high of 1.22961 and a low of 1.21839. Overall the movement of GBP/USD pair remained bullish throughout the day. The GBP/USD pair rose for 2nd consecutive day on Tuesday amid the broad-based U.S. dollar weakness and better than expected employment data from the U.K. 

The U.S. dollar was already under pressure the previous day after the announcement of the Franco-German recovery fund proposal, which consists of 500 Billion euros. The increased risk appetite in the market also made the U.S. dollar weaker on Tuesday. 

Furthermore, better than expected U.K. employment data on Tuesday gave strength to GBP and raised GBP/USD prices. The office for National Statistics reported that U.K. Unemployment Rate in April dropped to 3.9% from the expected 4.4% and supported GBP.

Despite the decreased unemployment rate, around 857K people filed for jobless claims in April against the forecasted 675K. The decreased unemployment rate, which covers three months to March, showed that unemployment might have fallen sharply during April considering the increased numbers of jobless claims that month.

Meanwhile, U.K. announced a new tariff regime for Brexit that will remove tariffs on 30 billion pounds worth of imports or about 60% worth of trading coming into the U.K. The latest tariff named U.K. Global Tariff (UKCT) will become effective from January 2021 when the transition period will end.

AT 11:00 GMT, the Claimant Count Change for April showed that almost 856.5K people applied for jobless benefit claims against the expectations of 675.0K and weighed on Sterling. At 11:02 GMT, the Average Earning Index for the quarter showed a decline to 2.4% from the expected 2.7% and weighed on U.S. Dollar. However, the Unemployment rate for March showed a decline to 3.9% against the anticipated 4.4% and supported Pound.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.2411
  • R2 1.2319
  • R1 1.2257

Pivot Point 1.2166

  • S1 1.2104
  • S2 1.2013
  • S3 1.195

GBP/USD– Trading Tip

On Wednesday, the GBP/USD traded sharply bullish to trade at 1.2245 level despite the release of worse than expected Labor market reports from the U.K. At the moment, Cable faces resistance around 50 EMA, which holds at 1.2255 level. The closing of candles below 1.2260 can drive selling. Still, considering the recent bullish engulfing and long histograms of GBP/USD pair, we may see a continuation of a bullish trend in the Sterling. On the upper side, the violation of 1.2246 level may lead Sterling towards 1.2318 today.  

USD/JPY – Daily Analysis

The USD/JPY pair was closed at 107.700 after placing a high of 108.086 and a low of 107.261. Overall the movement of the USD/JPY pair remained bullish throughout the day. The pair USD/JPY moved above 108.00 level on Tuesday, which was the one-month top-level amid increased risk-on market sentiment. The safe-haven Japanese Yen was under pressure after the latest optimism related to the encouraging initial results of coronavirus vaccine trials. Weaker Yen moved the USD/JPY pair in the opposite direction and made it to post gains above 108.00 level.

The intraday selling bias towards the Japanese Yen increased after the Bank of Japan called out for an unscheduled meeting on Friday. This fueled speculations that Bank would announce more easing measures.

The strong positive momentum due to weakened Yen lifted the USD/JPY prices to its highest level since April 13. However, the rally remained limited due to the rising concerns about the US-China relationship.

Another reason behind the limited rally on Tuesday was the fears about the second-wave of coronavirus. Senators questioned the Fed Chair Jerome Powell and the U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin about their stewardship of specific aspects of the $2 trillion package on Tuesday.

The Senate Banking Committee held its first look at spending under the package announced in March to assist people affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Mnuchin and Powell showed different perspectives on the economic outlook. Mnuchin remained optimistic and said that in the second half of 2020, the economy would see an upturn, while Powell suggested that congress might need more than trillions to aid the economy.

Daily Support and Resistance    

  • R3 108.04
  • R2 107.78
  • R1 107.56

Pivot Point 107.3

  • S1 107.09
  • S2 106.82
  • S3 106.61

USD/JPY – Trading Tips

On Wednesday, the USD/JPY mostly remains mostly bearish following a bullish breakout of the choppy trading range of 107.480 – 107.029 level. For now, the pair is holding at 107.630, having immediate support around 107.500. Above this level, we may see USD/JPY prices heading towards the next resistance level of 108.130. The ascending triangle pattern has already been violated, and it’s expected to kee the USD/JPY supported around 107.500. So let’s consider taking buying trades over 107.500 today. All the best for today! 

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EUR/USD Higher High, Higher Low Pattern – Quick Update on Trading Signal! 

The EUR/USD prices were closed at 1.09228 after placing a high of 1.09759 and a low of 1.09020. Overall the movement of the EUR/USD pair remained bullish throughout the day.

The EUR/USD prices were closed at 1.09228 after placing a high of 1.09759 and a low of 1.09020. Overall the movement of the EUR/USD pair remained bullish throughout the day.

The EUR/USD prices were closed at 1.09228 after placing a high of 1.09759 and a low of 1.09020. Overall the movement of the EUR/USD pair remained bullish throughout the day.

After gaining almost 100 pips at the start of the week, the EUR/USD pair rose to near its highest level in 2 weeks of 1.0976 level on Tuesday. The upbeat market mode was derived by the Franco-German recovery fund proposal, which was announced and provided a boost to the single currency EUR. 

The Vice President of the European Commission, Valdis Dombrovskis, said that the European Stability Mechanism (ES) strongly supported the Franco-German proposal. Commission was also looking forward to presenting the proposal in the upcoming European summit on the 27th of May.


The technical outlook for EUR/USD pair seems bullish as the pair is trading at 1.0938, having formed a bullish engulfing pattern above an immediate support level of 1.0918 level. On the 4 hour timeframe, the pair is also forming a higher high and higher low pattern, which can drive further buying trends in the EUR/USD pair. The MACD is bullish, while the 50 EMA is also supporting the bullish bias among traders. The pair has the potential to trade towards north to target 1.0993 triple top area while support holds at 1.0918 and 1.08850 level today.

Entry Price – Buy 1.0932    

Stop Loss – 1.0892    

Take Profit – 1.0982    

Risk to Reward – 1.25

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$400/ +$500

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$40/ +$50

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XAU/USD Completes Retracement – Is It Good Time to Go Long? 

Gold prices were closed at $1744.21 after placing a high of $1747.91 and a low of $1725.74. Overall the movement of gold prices traded downward throughout the day. Gold prices posted gains after US Treasury Secretary; Steven Mnuchin warned that if coronavirus lockdown continued for months, then the US economy could face permanent damage. He added that job numbers would fell on a worse level before they get better. US administration’s officers said that the government could suffer losses from the risky loans it issued during the pandemic.

Gold prices were closed at $1744.21 after placing a high of $1747.91 and a low of $1725.74. Overall the movement of gold prices traded downward throughout the day. Gold prices posted gains after US Treasury Secretary; Steven Mnuchin warned that if coronavirus lockdown continued for months, then the US economy could face permanent damage. He added that job numbers would fell on a worse level before they get better. US administration’s officers said that the government could suffer losses from the risky loans it issued during the pandemic.

Gold prices were closed at $1744.21 after placing a high of $1747.91 and a low of $1725.74. Overall the movement of gold prices traded downward throughout the day. Gold prices posted gains after US Treasury Secretary; Steven Mnuchin warned that if coronavirus lockdown continued for months, then the US economy could face permanent damage. He added that job numbers would fell on a worse level before they get better. US administration’s officers said that the government could suffer losses from the risky loans it issued during the pandemic.

At this moment, the yellow-metal prices are currently trading at 1,748.71 and are consolidating above a strong support area of 1,739 level. Moreover, the broad-based US dollar modest weakness kept a lid on any additional losses in the gold and contributed to the pair’s bullish moves.


On the technical side, gold has completed 50% Fibonacci retracement at 1,727 level, and closings of candles above this level have the potential to lead gold prices higher towards 1,754 and 1,763. While the 50 EMA is also supporting bullish bias. At the same time, the MACD is forming smaller histograms on the selling side, signaling chances of bullish trend continuation on gold. 

Entry Price – Buy 1748.34    

Stop Loss – 1742.34    

Take Profit – 1754.34    

Risk to Reward – 1.00    

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$600/ +$600

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$60/ +$60

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AUD/JPY Ascending Triangle Breakout – Update on Buy Signal! 

The safe-haven currency Japanese yen is losing it’s appeal in the wake of the risk-on market sentiment, which could be attributed to the latest optimism about the coronavirus vaccine. Moderna shared the positive results of its phase one experiment for its COVID-19 vaccine, which weakened the demand for the safe-haven Japanese yen and pushed the currency pair AUD/JPY higher. 

The safe-haven currency Japanese yen is losing it’s appeal in the wake of the risk-on market sentiment, which could be attributed to the latest optimism about the coronavirus vaccine. Moderna shared the positive results of its phase one experiment for its COVID-19 vaccine, which weakened the demand for the safe-haven Japanese yen and pushed the currency pair AUD/JPY higher. 

The safe-haven currency Japanese yen is losing it’s appeal in the wake of the risk-on market sentiment, which could be attributed to the latest optimism about the coronavirus vaccine. Moderna shared the positive results of its phase one experiment for its COVID-19 vaccine, which weakened the demand for the safe-haven Japanese yen and pushed the currency pair AUD/JPY higher. 

The drugmaker company Moderna said there was a high probability that this vaccine would provide protection against coronavirus disease. This news rose risk sentiment in the market and made the US dollar weaker. The broad-based US dollar reported modest losses on the day and dropped further from Friday’s 3-weeks high, which eventually held investors from placing any strong position and limited the upward trend of USD/JPY currency pair, which also triggered buying in AUD/JPY. 

The AUD/JPY pair traders did not give any significant attention to Tuesday’s dovish RBA meeting minutes; wherein they showed that the board members were prepared to increase bond purchases to control the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The buyers also ignored the intensifying tension between the US-China and fears about the second wave of coronavirus outbreak.


The AUD/JPY has violated the ascending triangle pattern, which can be seen on the 4-hour timeframe at 70.166 level. Bullish crossover of this level could drive more buying until the next resistance level of 71.35. The recent two candles on the 4-hour timeframe are suggesting odds of bullish trend continuation. Therefore, we have taken a buying position at 70.694 with a stop loss at 70.094 and take profit at 71.494.

Entry Price – 70.694 

Stop Loss – 70.094 

Take Profit – 71.494 

Risk to Reward – 1.33

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$420/ +$560

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$42/ +$56

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Gold Trades Within Sideways Range – Buckle Up for A Breakout Setup! 

The safe-haven-metal prices flashed green and erased its previous session losses mainly due to intensifying trade war tensions between the US-China. However, the yellow metal hit its highest level since December of 2012 at $1,765 on Monday, but after that, the gold prices dropped sharply during the American trading session. The reason for the sharp decline could be attributed to the positive news about the COVID-19 vaccine. 

The safe-haven-metal prices flashed green and erased its previous session losses mainly due to intensifying trade war tensions between the US-China. However, the yellow metal hit its highest level since December of 2012 at $1,765 on Monday, but after that, the gold prices dropped sharply during the American trading session. The reason for the sharp decline could be attributed to the positive news about the COVID-19 vaccine. 

The safe-haven-metal prices flashed green and erased its previous session losses mainly due to intensifying trade war tensions between the US-China. However, the yellow metal hit its highest level since December of 2012 at $1,765 on Monday, but after that, the gold prices dropped sharply during the American trading session. The reason for the sharp decline could be attributed to the positive news about the COVID-19 vaccine. 

At this moment, the yellow-metal prices are currently trading at 1,733.71 and are consolidating in the range between 1,732.05 –and 1,740.38, while representing 0.18% gains and having hit the high of $1,735.84. Moreover, the broad-based US dollar modest weakness kept a lid on any additional losses in the gold and contributed to the pair’s bullish moves.

Gold futures were higher by 0.27% at $1,739.35 by 12:43 AM ET (5:43 AM GMT). Stocks, which normally have an inverse relationship with gold, were also up on Tuesday. Despite the optimism surrounding the market about Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) reports of positive results on Monday from its phase one experiment for its COVID-19 vaccine, the investors preferring into safe-haven yellow metal manly because the US-China trade tussle was getting worse day by day. 

Trump warned about stopping US funds to WHO if the United Nations body will not be able to show bigger improvements and independence from China in the next 30 days. The reason behind the high preference of gold in the market could be the report that the NASDAQ stock exchange set to implement new restrictions on Chinese IPOs.


Daily Support and Resistance

S1 1666.87

S2 1704.45

S3 1718.73

Pivot Point 1742.02

R1 1756.3

R2 1779.6

R3 1817.17

On the technical side, the yellow metal gold is trading sideways below 1,739 resistance and above the support level of 1,726 level. In between this range, the market is likely to offer choppy trading sessions, until the trading range gets violated. We may see an extension of a bullish trend upon the bullish breakout of 1,739, which may open further room for buying until the next target level of 1,750 and 1,759. Below 1,726 old prices can drop until 1,716 level. Let’s wait for a breakout, and then we will open a position accordingly. Good luck! 

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Daily F.X. Analysis, May 19 – Top Trade Setups In Forex – Buckle Up for Fed Chair Powell Testimony!  

On Tuesday, eyes will be on the U.K. Jobless claims data, which are coming out shortly. COVID could badly impact the news release, and it may drive selling bias in the Sterling pairs. Besides, the G7 meeting and Fed Chair Powell testimony will also remain in the highlights today.

On Tuesday, eyes will be on the U.K. Jobless claims data, which are coming out shortly. COVID could badly impact the news release, and it may drive selling bias in the Sterling pairs. Besides, the G7 meeting and Fed Chair Powell testimony will also remain in the highlights today.

On Tuesday, eyes will be on the U.K. Jobless claims data, which are coming out shortly. COVID could badly impact the news release, and it may drive selling bias in the Sterling pairs. Besides, the G7 meeting and Fed Chair Powell testimony will also remain in the highlights today.

Economic Events to Watch Today 

 

 

EUR/USD – Daily Analysis

The EUR/USD prices were closed at 1.09141 after placing a high of 1.09268 and a low of 1.07966. Overall the EUR/USD pair remained strongly bullish throughout the day. The EUR/USD pair surged to its highest since May 5 on the back of a proposal, which was announced by France & Germany on Monday. Both countries joined to provide $543 in recovery fund, which would offer grants to regions of the bloc, which were highly affected by coronavirus pandemic. 

They also proposed to allow the European Commission to borrow more money on markets to finance the fund. The president of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, has been urging more fiscal measures and welcomed and targeted the Franco-German proposal. She said that monetary policy transmission was as important as the policy, and there was no risk to the euro currency, which was irreversible.

Single currency euro gained on Monday due to the jointly raised debt from France & Germany. The pair EUR/USD rose above 1.0900 level and gave a robust bullish move on that day. The U.S. dollar, on the other hand, remained weaker due to increased risk appetite in the market after the hopes for a possible COVID019 vaccine increased in the market. The optimism raised after the first trial of the vaccine gave early reports positively and increased the demand for riskier assets like EUR/USD pair.

The markets were fueled by the increased hopes for a vaccine and the rising risk-appetite in the market along with the announcement of a recovery fund worth 500 billion euros by German Chancellor Merkel and French President Macron. The fund was introduced to reduce the effect of coronavirus pandemic on the region’s economy.

Across Europe, many measures have been taken to reduce the coronavirus impact on the economy, including PEPP bond purchases by ECB, the 55billio package from Italy government, and the extension of job retention scheme from the U.K.’s Chancellor. Apart from the measures mentioned above to recover the eurozone’s economy, more measures might include more asset purchases in June.


Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.1089
  • R2 1.1008
  • R1 1.0961

Pivot Point 1.088

  • S1 1.0833
  • S2 1.0752
  • S3 1.0705

EUR/USD– Trading Tip

The EUR/USD is trading at 1.0817, trading below 50 periods EMA resistance at 1.0838 level. Last week, the pair bounced off over the double bottom support level of 1.07756. The direct currency pair is consolidating in a sideways range of 1.09070 – 1.09250, and violation of this will determine further trends in the market. On the higher side, the EUR/USD pair may head upward until the next target level of 1.0956 level while support holds at 1.08850 today.

GBP/USD – Daily Analysis

The GBP/USD pair was closed at 1.21952 after placing a high of 1.22272 and a low of 1.20752. Overall the movement of GBP/USD pair remained bullish throughout the day. The pair GBP/USD spiked to fresh daily gains around 1.2200 level during early American sessions on the back of broad-based U.S. dollar weakness and increased risk appetite.

GBP was dropping continuously in previous sessions on the back of delayed Brexit talks, which could result in no-deal Brexit. Still, on Monday, it showed a recovery after the renewed U.S. dollar selling bias. The Sterling was supported by the weak U.S. dollar on Monday and was forced to move upward.

In recent months, the trade talks between the U.K. & E.U. has shown no progress due to increased frustrations over each other’s ideological approach and lack of understanding. Diplomats & officials had forecasted that before the deadline of June 30, the questions would be raised in the market for companies about future trade between U.K. & E.U. Before coronavirus, the total amount of trade between the world’s fifth-biggest economy and its biggest trading bloc accounted for 650 billion pounds.

The negotiation between U.K. & E.U. has been affected due to video-conferencing; officials suggested that if they had to conduct meeting in a face-to-face environment, then results would have been different. 

Britain left the European Union on January 31, and both sides now run under a tight schedule to sign a deal before 2021, when on 31st December U.K. will leave E.U. with or without a deal. U.K. wanted a free trade agreement with E.U. just like Canada has with E.U. or Japan while E.U. has been arguing for a wider agreement, including Britain’s proximity to the bloc.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.2411
  • R2 1.2319
  • R1 1.2257

Pivot Point 1.2166

  • S1 1.2104
  • S2 1.2013
  • S3 1.195

GBP/USD– Trading Tip

The GBP/USD traded sharply bullish to trade at 1.2245 level despite the release of worse than expected Labor market reports from the U.K. At the moment, the cable is facing resistance around 50 EMA level, which holds at 1.2255 level. The closing of candles below 1.2260 can drive selling. Still, considering the recent bullish engulfing and long histograms of GBP/USD pair, we may see a continuation of a bullish trend in the Sterling. On the upper side, the violation of 1.2246 level may lead Sterling towards 1.2318 today.  

USD/JPY – Daily Analysis

The USD/JPY was closed at 107.327 after placing a high of 107.503 and a low of 107.058. Overall the movement of the USD/JPY pair remained bullish that day. Despite U.S. dollar weakness, USD/JPY pair rose on Monday to touch a fresh daily high above 107.500 level and posted gains of 0.32% on that day.

The risk-on market sentiment on that day weighed on safe-haven Japanese Yen after the hopes about quick global economic recovery re-emerged in the market. A coronavirus vaccine trial gave hopes to the possible cure for the virus and revived optimism in the market to raise stock indexes.

A company named Moderna has announced that its first human trials for its coronavirus vaccine reported more or similar blood levels, which include virus-fighting antibodies in participants than the recovered patients of COVID-19. It reported that the vaccine could help improve the immune system.

According to the New York Times, A phase 1 study by Moderna has developed the vaccine in collaboration with the National Institute of Allergy, and Infectious Diseases has gone very well. Phase 2 of the study has been granted an expected enroll of 600 volunteers half older than 55 to provide additional immunogenicity data. Phase 3 will begin in July, which will aim at proving that vaccines could actually prevent the viral disease.

Meanwhile, the risk-sensitive currencies like EUR and GBP gained a lot of traction in the market against the U.S. dollar, which weighed on the U.S. dollar and decreased its demand on Monday. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the value of the U.S. dollar against the basket of six currencies, lost more than 0.5% on Monday and fell near 99.80 level.

Daily Support and Resistance    

  • R3 108.04
  • R2 107.78
  • R1 107.56

Pivot Point 107.3

  • S1 107.09
  • S2 106.82
  • S3 106.61

USD/JPY – Trading Tips

The technical side of the USD/JPY mostly remains the same as the pair continues to exhibit choppy sessions in between 107.480 – 107.029 level. Overall, the pair has formed an ascending triangle pattern, and it’s been trading within the same triangle pattern. Bullish crossover of 107.485 level may extend buying until the next resistance level of 107.650, and violation of this could determine the actual trend in the pair. So far, the traders seem confused over the market sentiments. On the lower side, the pair is facing support by the upward trendline, which holds around 107 mark. Let’s trade choppy until the violation occurs. 

All the best for today! 

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GBP/JPY Retracesback Upward – Let’s Place a Sell Limit! 

The GBP/JPY pair flashing green as the currency pair soared from multi-day lows below the 129.260 as the Brexit uncertainty and also BOE’s willingness to act weighed on the pair. Whereas, the slowdown in the UK’s coronavirus (COVID-19) cases helping the currency pair to erase its early-day losses. 

The GBP/JPY pair flashing green as the currency pair soared from multi-day lows below the 129.260 as the Brexit uncertainty and also BOE’s willingness to act weighed on the pair. Whereas, the slowdown in the UK’s coronavirus (COVID-19) cases helping the currency pair to erase its early-day losses. 

The GBP/JPY pair flashing green as the currency pair soared from multi-day lows below the 129.260 as the Brexit uncertainty and also BOE’s willingness to act weighed on the pair. Whereas, the slowdown in the UK’s coronavirus (COVID-19) cases helping the currency pair to erase its early-day losses. 

The GBP/JPY recovered from the earlier losses, which they added in the downfall of GBP/JPY prices, was the increased tensions between US & China after the US Commerce Department announced to cut off Huawei from overseas chips manufacturers. The department showed concerns that the Chinese government was trying to spy by building backdoors into the network infrastructure. However, China denied such accusations and said that it would respond accordingly. This increased risk-appetite from the market is also driving bullish bias for the GBP/JPY pair. 


< Technically, the GBP/JPY is heading north to trade below an immediate resistance level of 131.33. The level is important as the 50 periods EMA holds there, while the downward trendline may also extend resistance around 131.336. Conversely, the bullish crossover of 131.336 level may help drive the selling trend in the GBP/JPY pair today. Let’s place a sell limit at 131.

Entry Price: Sell Limit at 131.419

Take Profit 130.819

Stop Loss 131.919

Risk/Reward 1

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$460/ +$557.4

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$46/ +$55.7

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Daily F.X. Analysis, May 18 – Top Trade Setups In Forex – Sideways Trading In Play!

On the news front, the economic calendar remains busy on Friday. Today’s releases may trigger some price action in the Euro and U.S. related pairs, especially on the release of German GDP, Eurozone Flash GDP, and U.S. core retail sales figures, which are due to come out during European and U.S. session respectively.

On the news front, the economic calendar remains busy on Friday. Today’s releases may trigger some price action in the Euro and U.S. related pairs, especially on the release of German GDP, Eurozone Flash GDP, and U.S. core retail sales figures, which are due to come out during European and U.S. session respectively.

On the news front, the economic calendar remains busy on Friday. Today’s releases may trigger some price action in the Euro and U.S. related pairs, especially on the release of German GDP, Eurozone Flash GDP, and U.S. core retail sales figures, which are due to come out during European and U.S. session respectively.

Economic Events to Watch Today 

 

 

EUR/USD – Daily Analysis

During the early Asain trading session, the EUR/USD pair was closed at 1.08181 after placing a high of 1.08509 and a low of 1.07887. Overall the movement of the EUR/USD pair remained bullish throughout the day.

EUR/USD pair gained on Friday after falling for two consecutive days and recovered some of its weekly losses at the ending day of the week. 

The pair recovered its upward trend on the back of stronger EUR against weaker USD. Euro remained robust due to better than expected economic data from the whole bloc, and the U.S. dollar was ineffective due to poor than expected data on Friday. At 11:00 GMT, the German Purchasing Price Index for April was released, which showed a decline of 0.7% against the expected decline of 0.6% and weighed on single currency Euro. At 11:45 GMT, the French Final CPI for April came in as 0.0% against the expected 0.1% and weighed on Euro. 

At 13:00 GMT, the German Prelim GDP for the quarter came in line with the expectations of -2.2%. At 14:00 GMT, the Flash Employment Change for the quarter came in as -0.2% against the expectations of -2.0% and supported Euro. The Flash GDP for the whole bloc during the quarter came in line with the expected -3.8%. The Trade Balance for the whole bloc showed a surplus by 23.5B against the expected 17.2B and supported Euro.

Better than expected Employment data and Trade Balance from the whole bloc gave strength to the single currency and moved the pair towards the upside. On the other hand, the U.S. dollar was weaker against EUR due to poor than expected Retail Sales and Industrial Production data on Friday. The headline U.S. Retail Sales dropped by 16.4% during the month of April and weighed on the U.S. dollar while the Core Retail Sales were dropped by 17.2%, which added in the weakness of the dollar against Euro and moved the pair EUR/USD on the upside direction.

The U.S. Industrial Production showed a decline by 11.2% in the month of April against the forecasted decline by 11.5%, despite falling under the expected figure, the drop in U.S. industrial production gave an impact of weak U.S. economy and weighed on U.S. dollar. Stronger Euro against U.S. dollar and weaker dollar combined gave a push to EUR/USD pair on Friday to place a high of 1.08509.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • S1 1.0673
  • S2 1.0758
  • S3 1.079

Pivot Point 1.0843

  • R1 1.0874
  • R2 1.0928
  • R3 1.1013

EUR/USD– Trading Tip

The EUR/USD is trading at 1.0817, trading below 50 periods EMA resistance at 1.0838 level. Last week, the pair bounced off over the double bottom support level of 1.07756. On the 4 hour chart, the EUR/USD is closing candles within a symmetric triangle pattern, which drives mixed sentiment in the market. Extension of selling below 1.0843 level may lead the EUR/USD prices towards 1.07782 level, and below this, the next support is likely to be found around 1.0730. Consider staying bullish above and bearish below 1.0770 level today.

GBP/USD – Daily Analysis

The GBP/USD pair was closed at 1.21040 after placing a high of 1.22386 and a low of 1.31013. Overall the movement of pair remained bearish throughout the day. The GBP/USD pair was dropped to its fresh seven-week lowest level near 1.2100 on Friday on the back of the sudden pickup in demand for the U.S. dollar at last hours. Despite poor than expected Retail Sales data from the United States on Friday, the pair GBP/USD was dropped to its multi-week low level at the ending day of the week.

The growing fears of second-wave of coronavirus faded the hopes for quick global economic recovery and weighed on the U.S. dollar. The already weaker trend was then escalated after the relationship between the United States and China started to become even worse. The Sino-US relation headed towards a renewed trade war, especially after the U.S. commerce department cited security concerns against China on Friday. The U.S. Commerce Dept. took another step to cut off Chinese telco Huawei from the overseas chip manufacturing companies. 

The U.S. also accused Huawei of building backdoors in network infrastructure to help the Chinese government spying efforts. Huawei repeatedly denied this accusation of spying efforts by Trump’s administration. Chinese officials have said they would respond to this, which decreased the risk appetite and gave a push to the greenback’s perceived safety-haven status. This ultimately dragged down the pair GBP/USD on Friday as there was no economic data to be released from the United Kingdom. The pair’s movement was solely dependent on the greenback’s demand.

Furthermore, over the weekend, the Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove said that Brexit negotiations were going well, but E.U. needed to show some flexibility. He added that very little progress was made after the third Brexit talks, which were conducted on Friday. Both sides have shown frustration over the slow progress in trade talks, and the U.K. has geared up its preparations to leave the block without any deal. The U.K. has already said that it will not extend the negotiations process beyond December 31. 

The sticking point during the negotiations has been the access to fishing waters. E.U. wanted to have the same access they had to the U.K.’s fishing water, but Britain was not allowing it. If no-deal Brexit happened then, both parties would have to follow the rules of the World Trade Organization. On the other side, E.U.’s top negotiator, Mr. Barnier, has said that the U.K. could not have the best of both worlds, and if it were meant to be No-deal Brexit, then E.U. would step up to prepare for no-deal outcomes. 

The E.U. has also denied that the U.K. was wrong to think that slowing the process of talks would end up E.U. accepting the deal at any price. Growing fears of No-deal Brexit also caused GBP’s weakness against the U.S. dollar and dragged the pair to its lowest for seven weeks.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.2137
  • R2 1.2123
  • R1 1.2104
  • Pivot Point 1.209
  • S1 1.2071
  • S2 1.2057
  • S3 1.2038

GBP/USD– Trading Tip

The GBP/USD fell into the oversold zone to trade at 1.2070 level, but the recent closing of Doji candle and bullish engulfing above 1.2076 support zone is likely to drove bullish correction in the market. On the higher side, the GBP/USD is likely to provide resistance around 1.2177, while the support level continues to hold around 1.2070. Below this, the next support could be found around 1.2040, which is extended by the bottom of the downward channel and can be seen on the 4-hour chart. Let’s consider staying bullish above 1.2070 today. 

USD/JPY – Daily Analysis

The USD/JPY pair was closed at 107.086 after placing a high of107.434 and a low of 106.855. Overall the movement of the USD/JPY pair remained bearish throughout the day. The decreased appetite for the risk helped the safe-haven JPY to gather strength in the early American trading session and dragged the USD/JPY pair prices on Friday below the 107 level. However, the pair USD/JPY managed to erase some of its daily losses after gaining traction in the late trading session.

 At 4:50 GMT, the Purchasing Price Index for the year from Bank of Japan was released, which dropped to -2.3% against the forecasted decline by -1.4% and weighed on JPY. From the American side, the closely watched Retail Sales data was released, which came in poor than expectations and weighed on the U.S. dollar. At 17:30 GMT, the Core Retail Sales for April dropped by 17.2% compared to -8.6% forecasted. The Retail Sales from the United States also declined in April by 16.4% while it was expected to be decreased by 12%.

More than expected decline in the total value of sales at the retail level from the United States during the previous month showed a decline in consumer spending and gave the negative impact of the U.S. economy, which in turn weighed on U.S. currency. Weak USD dragged the USD/JPY pair along with it below the 107 level on Friday.

The Empire State Manufacturing Index showed a decline to 48.5 against the expected reduction of 65.0. At 18:15 GMT, the Capacity Utilization Rate, which measures the capacity by which raw-material was used by manufacturers during April increased to 64.9% from the forecasted 63.9% and supported USD.

The Industrial Production in April also dropped by 11.2% but remained less than the forecasted decline of 11.3%. At 19:00 GMT, the Consumer Sentiment from the University of Michigan showed an improvement in consumers’ confidence over the U.S. economy when released as 73.7 against 68.0 in May. 

Daily Support and Resistance    

  • R3 109.37
  • R2 108.57
  • R1 108.12

Pivot Point 107.33

  • S1 106.88
  • S2 106.09
  • S3 105.64

USD/JPY – Trading Tips

On Monday, the USD/JPY traded bearishly to trade below the support level of 107, which marked the 50% Fibonacci retracement level. The USD/JPY is holding at 107.05, where the 50 EMA is supporting the pair, and it may drop further below the 107 level. At the moment, the 4-hour candle appears to close below 107 support become resistant, and this may drive more selling in the USD/JPY pair. The pair may extend selling until 106.600 level, whereas the closing of buying candles above 107 can trigger bullish bias until 107.50. By the way, bearish bias seems solid today. All the best for today! 

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USD/CAD Recovers from Losses – WTI Up for Retracement! 

The USD/CAD pair was closed at 1.40460 after placing a high of 1.41406 and a low of 1.40318. Overall the movement of the USD/CAD pair remained bearish throughout the day. After posting gains for the last 3 days, the USD/CAD pair dropped on Thursday amid the increased demand for crude oil. WTI Crude Oil gained ground after the International Energy Agency (IEA) improved its oil demand outlook for 2020. Oil prices rose to $27.92 barrel on Thursday and gave strength to commodity-linked currency-Loonie. 

The USD/CAD pair was closed at 1.40460 after placing a high of 1.41406 and a low of 1.40318. Overall the movement of the USD/CAD pair remained bearish throughout the day. After posting gains for the last 3 days, the USD/CAD pair dropped on Thursday amid the increased demand for crude oil. WTI Crude Oil gained ground after the International Energy Agency (IEA) improved its oil demand outlook for 2020. Oil prices rose to $27.92 barrel on Thursday and gave strength to commodity-linked currency-Loonie. 

The USD/CAD pair was closed at 1.40460 after placing a high of 1.41406 and a low of 1.40318. Overall the movement of the USD/CAD pair remained bearish throughout the day. After posting gains for the last 3 days, the USD/CAD pair dropped on Thursday amid the increased demand for crude oil. WTI Crude Oil gained ground after the International Energy Agency (IEA) improved its oil demand outlook for 2020. Oil prices rose to $27.92 barrel on Thursday and gave strength to commodity-linked currency-Loonie. 

Strong Canadian Dollar against the US dollar pulled the USD/CAD pair on Thursday to post losses after rising for the last three days. On the other side, the US dollar continued to get support from the increased fears in the market related to the second-wave of coronavirus after easing of lockdowns started throughout the globe.

Multiple Health experts have warned about the consequences for opening the economy too soon, saying that a hasty opening could lead to a bigger health crisis, which would ultimately lead to more economic damage.

The US Initial Jobless Claims last week showed a surge to 2.9M against the 2.5M expectations and weighed on the US dollar, which added in the downfall of USD/CAD prices on Thursday.

From the Canada side, at 17:30 GMT, the Manufacturing Sales for March was declined by -9.2% against the forecasted decline by -4.4% and weighed on the Canadian Dollar. Meanwhile, on Thursday, The Governor of Bank of Canada, Stephen Poloz, said that the better times for oil have come after seeing an unprecedented collapse by COVID-19 and a destructive price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia.

He said that the impact of recent oil price shock on Canada’s economy was similar to the crash in late 2014 and early 2015. He said that the improved outlook and prices of crude oil were still very far from where they were before COVID-19, and the significant risk in the shape of the virus was still there.


Daily Technical Levels

Support Resistance

1.3995 1.4107

1.3956 1.4180

1.3883 1.4219

Pivot Point: 1.4068

On the technical side, the USD/CAD is trading at a price of 1.4070, and the upward channel is violated, providing support to the USD/CAD pair at around 1.4110 level. On the 2 hour timeframe, the USD/CAD has closed shooting star below 1.4113 trading level. Below this 1.4113 level, we may see USD/CAD prices dipping further until 1.4018 level, especially due to improved crude oil prices. Conversely, a bullish breakout of 1.4112 level may lead to the USD/CAD pair towards 1.4164 level. Good luck! 

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Gold Holds Below Top Triple Pattern – Can Retail Sales Drive Breakout?

The safe-haven-metal prices extend its 3-winning streak and take bids near 3-weeks high around $1,733 while representing 0.12% increase on the day as US-China tension keeps traders in a cautious mode. As well as, investors turned into the safe-haven-metal after mixed Chinese industrial production and retail sales data, as well as Thursday’s U.S. jobless claims data. 

The safe-haven-metal prices extend its 3-winning streak and take bids near 3-weeks high around $1,733 while representing 0.12% increase on the day as US-China tension keeps traders in a cautious mode. As well as, investors turned into the safe-haven-metal after mixed Chinese industrial production and retail sales data, as well as Thursday’s U.S. jobless claims data. 

The safe-haven-metal prices extend its 3-winning streak and take bids near 3-weeks high around $1,733 while representing 0.12% increase on the day as US-China tension keeps traders in a cautious mode. As well as, investors turned into the safe-haven-metal after mixed Chinese industrial production and retail sales data, as well as Thursday’s U.S. jobless claims data. 

Earlier in the morning, the yellow-metal erases some gains in the wake of Increasing odds of no negative rates. While the possibility of another stimulus recently favored the market risk-tone before the China data. At this moment, the yellow-metal prices are currently trading at 1,735.55 and consolidate in the range between the 1,728.84 – 1,738.61.

China showed a confusing picture of its recovery from the COVID-19 virus as it’s said that industrial production in April rose 3.9% year-on-year, higher than the 1.5% predicted by analyst forecasts. Whereas, it also said that retail sales in the same month slipped 7.5% year-on-year, against analyst estimates of a 7% drop. The U.S. showed that 2.981 American citizens lost their jobs during the past week, Anyhow, the number of unemployment has been declining gradually over six weeks, but 36 million claims have been filed so far since late March.

On the other hand, the market risk sentiment got some support during the earlier morning from the increasing odds of another stimulus from the U.S., as well as, the reason for the risk-on market sentiment could also be attributed to the statement from the Fed policymakers about ruled out negative Fed rates.

Apart from these, the yellow-metal bullish moves also bolstered by the bill, which is recently passed by U.S. Senate about enabling the administration to fresh levy sanctions on Chinese officials involved in the Xinjiang case.


Support Resistance
1722.44 1752.94
1703.97 1764.97
1691.94 1783.44
Pivot Point 1734.47

Gold prices continue to hold below the triple top resistance level of 1,740. Bullish crossover of this level may drive more buying in gold, leading to its prices towards the next resistance level of 1,748. The support continues to hold around 1,728 and 1,722 level today, while the MACD is showing neutral sentiments ahead of the release of U.S. retail sales data. Besides this, the 50 EMA is also supporting the gold’s bullish bias today. Let’s keep an eye on 1,740 as selling can be seen below this, and buying above the same level today. Good luck! 

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Daily F.X. Analysis, May 15 – Top Trade Setups In Forex – U.S. Retail Sales in Highlights!

On the news front, the economic calendar remains busy on Friday. Today’s releases may trigger some price action in the Euro and U.S. related pairs, especially on the release of German GDP, Eurozone Flash GDP, and U.S. core retail sales figures, which are due to come out during European and U.S. session respectively.

On the news front, the economic calendar remains busy on Friday. Today’s releases may trigger some price action in the Euro and U.S. related pairs, especially on the release of German GDP, Eurozone Flash GDP, and U.S. core retail sales figures, which are due to come out during European and U.S. session respectively.

On the news front, the economic calendar remains busy on Friday. Today’s releases may trigger some price action in the Euro and U.S. related pairs, especially on the release of German GDP, Eurozone Flash GDP, and U.S. core retail sales figures, which are due to come out during European and U.S. session respectively.

Economic Events to Watch Today 

 

 

 

EUR/USD – Daily Analysis

During the early Asain trading session, the EUR/USD currency pair flashing green, but remains trading in the confined range around above the 1.0800 level ahead of Germany’s preliminary gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter. The broad-based U.S. dollar modest weakness helping the currency pair to stay positive and kept a lid on any additional losses, at least for now. For example, the currency pair is looking directionless as the S&P 500 is sidelined, and the Asian stocks are adding in a mixed performance. 

The EUR/USD is trading at 1.0806 and consolidates in the range between the 1.0798 – 1.0809. However, the traders are keenly awaiting Germany’s preliminary gross domestic product ahead of a strong position.

At the data front, Germany’s preliminary gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter, which is scheduled to publish at 06:00 GMT, is anticipated to show the old continent’s biggest economy declined by 2.2%, having increased by 0.4% in the final 3-months of 2019. It should be noted that the GDP prints of -2.2% or lower would be considered the worst reading since the ist-quarter of 2009. 

Germany had declared a secure national lockdown on March 22, which meant the economic activity came to a stop only in the last 8 or 9 of the 1st-quarter. In contrast, Germany is dependent on the dragon nation, which had already faced a sharp recession in the activity in the first two months of the year, mainly due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Therefore, there are many chances that Germany reporting a bigger-than-expected recession in the first quarter will not be rejected. As we already mentioned, the economists are expecting a 2.2% decrease, as per Germany’s DIW economic institute, the economy expected declined by 2% in the first quarter. Alternatively, the DIW expects a 10% decline in the GDP in the second quarter. 

Moving on, the EUR/USD currency pair may not pay any significant attention if the GDP prints in line with estimates as the market already priced in the worst condition of significant economies during the March and more so in April caused by coronavirus outbreak.

The currency pair could be able to take bids only if prints would be a surprise beat on expectations, but the gains would be temporary or short-lived if the risk sentiment turns heavy. Looking forward, market participants now look forward to Germany’s preliminary gross domestic product (GDP) for the first quarter, which is scheduled to publish at 06:00 GMT. The trade/virus updates could also entertain market traders.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • S1 1.0673
  • S2 1.0758
  • S3 1.079
  • Pivot Point 1.0843
  • R1 1.0874
  • R2 1.0928
  • R3 1.1013

EUR/USD– Trading Tip

On Friday, the EUR/USD is trading at 1.0807, bouncing off over the double bottom support level of 1.07756. On the 4 hour chart, the EUR/USD is closing bullish candles above upward channel trendline, but at the same time, the 50 EMA and horizontal resistance seem to drive bearish sentiment for the EUR/USD pair. Extension of selling below 1.0843 level may lead the EUR/USD prices towards 1.07782 level, and below this, the next support is likely to be found around 1.0730. Consider staying bullish above and bearish below 1.0770 level today. 

GBP/USD – Daily Analysis

The GBP/USD currency pair failed to stop its 5-day losing streak and dropped below the 1.2210 level while representing 0.15% losses on the day mainly due to the Brexit worries and coronavirus crisis. The broad-based U.S. dollar over-all bullish sentiment also weighed on the currency pair and kept the pair down. The GBP/USD is trading at 1.2208 and consolidates in the range between the 1.2203 – 1.2237. However, the traders are cautious about placing any strong position as they are keenly awaiting today’s U.S. consumer-centric data.

At the Brexit front, the European Union (E.U.) and the United Kingdom moderators are still pushing to cancel Brexit talk, which decided to happen through video conferences. At the same time, the European Commission’s (E.C.) took legal action against the U.K., which made talks tougher to happen. The European Commission initiated legal proceedings against the U.K. on Thursday, while accusing the U.K. about failing to comply with E.U. law on free movement which eventually keeps the cable currency under pressure and contributes to the pair’s declines.

On the flip side, the UK PM Boris Johnson keeps its preference high toward border checks at the Northern Ireland (N.I.) while the N.I. Secretary Brandon Lewis has repeatedly said there shall not be a border down the Irish Sea.

At the coronavirus front, the infected cases by coronavirus reached around 233 thousand overall in England, including 25 thousand in London,

as per the latest research by the Public Health England (PHE) and Cambridge University. In the meantime, the United Kingdom is talking with Swiss drugmaker Roche Holding AG about to buy an accurate COVID-19 antibody test after getting preliminary approval by the European Union and the United States.

Apart from this, the Bank Of England governor Andrew Bailey showed a willingness to take further action but denied rate cuts. The reason for the pairs bearish moves could also be attributed to the statement of the British central bank’s citizen panel in which they expect COVID-19 to have a large and enduring influence on the economy and society more broadly.

At the USD front, the broad-based U.S. dollar bolsters by the receding expectations of negative Fed rate and the increased probabilities of further stimulus from the government. While the Dollar Index (DXY), a gauge of the greenback versus significant currencies, remains mildly bid around 100.30 by the press time.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.2577
  • R2 1.2508
  • R1 1.2422

Pivot Point 1.2353

  • S1 1.2268
  • S2 1.2198
  • S3 1.2113

GBP/USD– Trading Tip

On the last trading day of the week, the GBP/USD is trading sideways at 1.2200 after breaking below the narrow trading range of 1.2320 – 1.2245. The Cable has formed a new range of 1.2245 – 1.2186, however it’s still holding below 50 EMA, which is extending resistance around 1.2260 level today. On the 4 hour chart, the GBP/USD is gaining support at 1.2180 level while the 50 EMA and horizontal resistance stay at a level of 1.2245. 

The violation of the sideways trading range of 1.2245 – 1.2180, and the release of U.S. retail sales may help drive breakout in the GBP/USD pair. 

The GBP/USD pair may lead its prices towards an immediate support level of 1.2190 and 1.2150 in case of positive date; elsewhere, the GBP/USD pair may soar towards 1.2240 and 1.2310. 

USD/JPY – Daily Analysis

The USD/JPY pair was closed at 107.224 after placing a high of 107.363 and a low of 106.773. Overall the movement of the USD/JPY pair remained bullish throughout the day. After dropping below 107 level on Thursday, the USD/JPY pair regained its strength and posted gains for the day on the back of the improved market sentiment. The increased claims for jobless benefits from the United States during the last week failed to weigh on the U.S. dollar. A total of 2.9M Americans applied for unemployment benefits in the previous week against the expected 2.5M.

At 17:30 GMT, the Unemployment Claims for last week exceeded the expectations of 2500K and came in as 2981K and weighed on the U.S. dollar. The Import Prices for April were declined by 2.6% against the forecasted decline by 3.1% and supported the U.S. dollar.

The U.S. Dollar Index ignored the job data from the United States and moved above 100.40 level on Thursday, which helped USD/JPY pair to stretch its gains. Another factor adding in the upward trend of the USD/JPY pair was the comments from Donald Trump in support of the dollar. He said that a strong dollar was a great thing that could help in fast economic recovery after the coronavirus, this triggered the U.S. dollar buying wave and extended USD/JPY pair’s gains.

From the Japan side, at 4:50 GMT, The M2 Money Stock for the year from Japan was recorded as 3.7% against the forecast of 3.4% and supported Japanese Yen. At 10:59 GMT, the Prelim Machine Tool Orders for the year showed a decline of -48.3% in comparison to the previous -40.7%. 

Daily Support and Resistance    

  • R3 109.37
  • R2 108.57
  • R1 108.12

Pivot Point 107.33

  • S1 106.88
  • S2 106.09
  • S3 105.64

USD/JPY – Trading Tips

The safe-haven Japanese yen continues to trade in line with our previous forecasts. On Friday, the USD/JPY traded bearishly to trade below the support level of 107, which marked the 50% Fibonacci retracement level. The USD/JPY is holding at 107.05, where the 50 EMA is supporting the pair, and it may drop further below the 107 level. At the moment, the 4-hour candle appears to close below 107 support become resistant, and this may drive more selling in the USD/JPY pair. The pair may extend selling until 106.600 level, whereas the closing of buying candles above 107 can trigger bullish bias until 107.50. By the way, bearish bias seems solid today. All the best for today! 

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Safe Haven Gold on Fire – Triangle Pattern Breakout! 

During the early U.S. session, the safe-haven-metal prices extend its 3-day winning streak and rise to a 4-day high level of $1,718.35 while taking rounds to $1,716.50, mainly due to the depressing speech U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell about the economic downturn. Despite the Federal Reserve policymakers’ refusal for the negative rate, the yellow-metal continued to take bids as the U.S. President Donald Trump renewed calls for the negative Fed rates. 

During the early U.S. session, the safe-haven-metal prices extend its 3-day winning streak and rise to a 4-day high level of $1,718.35 while taking rounds to $1,716.50, mainly due to the depressing speech U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell about the economic downturn. Despite the Federal Reserve policymakers’ refusal for the negative rate, the yellow-metal continued to take bids as the U.S. President Donald Trump renewed calls for the negative Fed rates. 

During the early U.S. session, the safe-haven-metal prices extend its 3-day winning streak and rise to a 4-day high level of $1,718.35 while taking rounds to $1,716.50, mainly due to the depressing speech U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell about the economic downturn. Despite the Federal Reserve policymakers’ refusal for the negative rate, the yellow-metal continued to take bids as the U.S. President Donald Trump renewed calls for the negative Fed rates. 

The US-China intensifying tension and the risk of coronavirus second wave also weighed on the risk sentiment, which eventually supported the safe-haven assets like gold. At this moment, the safe-haven-metal prices are currently trading at 1,716.21 and are consolidating in the range between 1,711.21 and 1,719.80.

The Federal Reserve Chair Powell said that negative interest rates were not needed yet. In the meantime, the Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester said, we cannot consider “negative rates” as an excellent tool for supporting the economy. If talking about Powell’s speech, the Federal Reserve’s chairman warned about the scope and speed of the continuing economic downturn while comparing the recession pace with the World War II recession. 

The reason behind the risk-off market sentiment is the US-China tussle. It would be worth mentioning that the recent aggressive words from China came after U.S. President Trump directed the board of Federal retirement savings fund to stop investing in the Chinese stocks.


Recently, the XAU/USD broke out of the symmetric triangle pattern, which was providing resistance at 1,718, and now it’s trading bullish at 1,735. The recent bullish trend in gold came in response to worse than expected Jobless claims data from the U.S. As per the U.S. labor department, the advance figure initial claims were 2,981,000, a drop of 195,000 from the prior week’s updated level is reported. A weaker dollar has triggered the bullish trend in gold, and now it’s likely to lead gold prices towards 1,740. Now, we may see bearish correction below 1,740, while further buying trades can be taken above 1,720. All the best! 

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USD/CAD on a Bullish Mode – Forms Higher’s High & Highers Low Pattern In Play!

During Thursday’s Asian trading hours, the WTI crude oil prices looking directionless despite Wednesday’s decrease US inventory report. However, the crude oil prices trading mostly unchanged on the day near the $25.40. Technically, the 4-hour chart shows prices are confined between the tight price range outlined by the trendlines from May 7 and May 13 highs and May 6 and May 7 lows. 

During Thursday’s Asian trading hours, the WTI crude oil prices looking directionless despite Wednesday’s decrease US inventory report. However, the crude oil prices trading mostly unchanged on the day near the $25.40. Technically, the 4-hour chart shows prices are confined between the tight price range outlined by the trendlines from May 7 and May 13 highs and May 6 and May 7 lows. 

During Thursday’s Asian trading hours, the WTI crude oil prices looking directionless despite Wednesday’s decrease US inventory report. However, the crude oil prices trading mostly unchanged on the day near the $25.40. Technically, the 4-hour chart shows prices are confined between the tight price range outlined by the trendlines from May 7 and May 13 highs and May 6 and May 7 lows. 

The reason for the confined trading could be attributed to the risk-off market sentient and second wave of coronavirus, which turned out to be one of the key factors that kept a lid on any gains in oil prices. The WTI crude oil is trading at 25.82 and consolidate in the range between the 25.20 – 26.00.

A range breakout would indicate a continuation of the recovery rally from lows below $10 observed in April. However, a bearish reversal would be confirmed if the range is breached to the downside. 

Thus, the breakout can’t be rejected because the US inventory report released Wednesday showed the 1st-decline in outputs since January. The US crude inventories dropped by 745,000 barrels last week, the Energy Information Administration said, compared with analysts’ expectations in a Reuters poll for a 4.1 million-barrel rise.

Support Resistance 

1.4032       1.4144

1.3962       1.4186

1.3919       1.4256

Pivot Point 1.4074

For the time being, the investors are cautious about placing any strong position mainly due to the fear of coronavirus second wave caused y easing lockdowns. As well as, the reason for the risk-off market sentiment could also be attributed to the renewed concerns concerning the economic slowdown. 

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Daily F.X. Analysis, May 14 – Top Trade Setups In Forex – U.S. Jobless Claims in Focus! 

The reason for the risk-off market sentiment could be attributed to the latest disagreeability about negative rates showed by Fed Chair Powell as well as Powell’s comments on the economy keep the market risk-tone heavy and helping the greenback to take bids. Let’s wait for the U.S. Jobless claims to predict further price action in the market. 

The reason for the risk-off market sentiment could be attributed to the latest disagreeability about negative rates showed by Fed Chair Powell as well as Powell’s comments on the economy keep the market risk-tone heavy and helping the greenback to take bids. Let’s wait for the U.S. Jobless claims to predict further price action in the market. 

The reason for the risk-off market sentiment could be attributed to the latest disagreeability about negative rates showed by Fed Chair Powell as well as Powell’s comments on the economy keep the market risk-tone heavy and helping the greenback to take bids. Let’s wait for the U.S. Jobless claims to predict further price action in the market. 

Economic Events to Watch Today 

 

 

EUR/USD – Daily Analysis

The EUR/USD currency pair flashing red and dropped from 1.0896 to 1.0812 on Wednesday while representing 0.10% losses on the day and currently drawing offers near below 1.0810 mainly due to the broad-based U.S. dollar strength in the wake of risk-off market sentiment. The reason for the risk-off market sentiment could be attributed to the latest disagreeability about negative rates showed by Fed Chair Powell as well as Powell’s comments on the economy keep the market risk-tone heavy and helping the greenback to take bids. The EUR/USD pair is trading at 1.0808 and consolidates in the range between the 1.0804 – 1.0825. However, traders are keenly awaiting the U.S. key data ahead of placing any strong position.

As we already mentioned that the market participants avoided risker assets and started buying the U.S. dollar mainly due to the risk-off market sentiment in the wake of renewed growth concerns. The Federal Reserve’s chairman gave warning on Wednesday about the scope and speed of the ongoing economic downturn while compared the slowdown pace with the World War II recession. Whereas, the Fed Chair Powell hints that the ongoing recession could be for the long-term if Congress fails to provide additional fiscal support.  

Moreover, the Fed Chair Powell said we are not looking forward to keeps the negative rates. As well as, the Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester said, “Negative rates not a tool we think we would use to support the economy. The reasons for the heavy risk-tone could also be attributed to the US-China tussle. It should be noted that the recent fire shots of words from China came after the U.S. President Trump ended Federal retirement savings fund from diversifying into the Chinese stocks.

On the other hand, the final German Consumer Price Index for April, which is scheduled to release at 06:00, could fail to leave any strong impact on the market until or unless the number prints significantly below estimates. As in result, the shared currency may face stronger bearish moves. At the coronavirus front, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases increased to 172,239, with a total of 7,723 deaths reported according to the latest figures from the German disease and epidemic control center, Robert Koch Institute (RKI).

On the other hand, from the United States, the PPI data came in poor than expected and was almost ignored by the market traders. The Producer Price Index from the U.S. for April was dropped by -1.3% against the forecasted -0.5%. The Core PPI from the U.S. for April also dropped to -0.3% against the expectations of -0.1%. The U.S. dollar ignored the data and was supported by Powell’s speech on Wednesday, so the strong U.S. dollar dragged down the upward movement of EUR/USD pair on Wednesday and ended the pair’s day with a bearish candle. 

Market participants look forward to the key U.S. data, which highlights the U.S. Initial Jobless Claims, scheduled to release at 12:30 GMT, and final German Consumer Price Index for April, which is scheduled to release at 06:00, as these key data could influence the market moves. The trade/virus updates also will be key to watch.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • S1 1.0722
  • S2 1.0783
  • S3 1.0811

Pivot Point 1.0843

  • R1 1.0871
  • R2 1.0904
  • R3 1.0964

EUR/USD– Trading Tips

On Thursday, the EUR/USD price dropped to test the support level of 1.0800, which is extended bu the upward channel. On the chart, the EUR/USD os closing a Doji above upward channel trendline, but at the same time, the 50 EMA and horizontal resistance seems to drive bearish sentiment for the EUR/USD pair. Continuation of selling until 1.0778 level may lead the EUR/USD prices towards 1.07782 level, and below this, the next support is likely to be found around 1.0730. 

GBP/USD – Daily Analysis

During Thursday’s early Asian trading hours, the GBP/USD currency pair failed to stop its 4-day losing rally and dropped around 1.2200 while representing 0.26% losses on the day mainly due to the Wednesday’s downbeat performance of the U.K. data. The Brexit and coronavirus fears also weighed on the British Pound. Moreover, the broad-based U.S. dollar bullish trend in the wake of risk-off market sentiment keeps the currency under pressure. At the press time, the GBP/USD currency pair is currently trading at 1.2189 and consolidates in the range between the 1.2187 – 1.2242. However, traders are keenly awaiting the U.S. Jobless Claims for near-term direction in the greenback.

As we already mentioned that the reason for the pair’s declines could be attributed to the multiple factors, like downbeat U.K. fundamentals, comprising sluggish data, coronavirus outbreak, Brexit worries, and most impactful is U.S. dollar strength.

The broad-based U.S. dollar is taking bids due to its safe-haven demand in the wake of risk-off market sentiment. Also, the Federal Reserve’s latest disagreeability from the negative rates bolstered the U.S. dollar strength. As well as, the ongoing uncertainty about coronavirus and the US-China trade war also keeps the market risk-tone heavy, which also contributed to the greenback’s gains. The U.S. Dollar Index that tracks the greenback against a basket of other currencies gained 0.03% to 100.317 by 11:47 AM ET (4:47 AM GMT).

However, the risk-off market sentiment further bolstered by the second wave of virus spread in major economies as well as the US-China tussle. At the U.K. data front, yesterday’s downbeat performance of the U.K. data urged the British Chancellor Rishi Sunak to say that there are many chances that the Uk economy will suffer in the deeper recession this year, and we’re already in the middle of that as we speak.

Powell said that Fed would continue using its tools in the betterment of economic recovery; however, it would need White House and Congress by its side for new fiscal aid. Powell stressed that the outlook of the economy was still uncertain, and risks remain downside. He did not give any signals about the negative interest rates and said that the need for them has not yet come. The pair dropped to 1.2210 level after Powell’s speech on the back of U.S. dollar strength on Wednesday and ended its day with a bearish candle.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.2577
  • R2 1.2508
  • R1 1.2422

Pivot Point 1.2353

  • S1 1.2268
  • S2 1.2198
  • S3 1.2113

GBP/USD– Trading Tip

The GBP/USD bearish at 1.2200 after breaking below the narrow trading range of 1.2320 – 1.2245. The Cable is still holding below 50 EMA, which is extending resistance around 1.2350 level today. On the 4 hour chart, the GBP/USD is gaining support at 1.2185 level while the 50 EMA and horizontal resistance stay at 1.2365 level. Today, the U.S. jobless claims may drive the selling trend in the GBP/USD pair to lead its prices towards an immediate support level of 1.2190 and 1.2150. Conversely, the worse than expected Jobless Claims will lead the GBP/USD pair towards 1.2240 and 1.2310. 

USD/JPY – Daily Analysis

The USD/JPY pair was closed at 107.025 after placing a high of 107.275 and a low of 106.741. Overall the movement of USD/JPY remained Bearish throughout the day. The USD/JPY extended its previous day’s losses and continued its downward movement on Wednesday to post losses for the 2nd trading session. 

The pair followed the previous bearish trend in the early trading session, but after the speech from Jerome Powell, pair started to recover some of its daily losses and move in the reverse direction. However, the pair USD/JPY failed to reverse its direction due to poor than expected PPI reports from the U.S.

At 4:50 GMT, Japan’s Bank Lending figure for the year exceeded the expectations of 2.0% and came in as 3.0% in favor of Japanese Yen. The Current Account Balance from Japan’s Ministry of Finance showed a decline to 0.94T against the forecasted 1.29T for March. At 10:02 GMT, the Economy Watchers Sentiment dropped to a low of 7.9 against the forecasted 10.1 and showed that current economic conditions were not right.

Furthermore, Safe-haven Yen was also supported by the growing fears of the second wave of coronavirus along with the increased tensions between China &US, which weighed on the U.S. dollar.

From the American side, the Core Purchasing Price Index (PPI) for April showed a decline to -0.3% against the forecasted decline by -0.1% and weighed on U.S. dollar, which in turn added in the downfall of USD/JPY pair. The pair USD/JPY further dropped after the release of PPI, which also declined to -1.3% against the forecasted -0.5%.

Daily Support and Resistance    

  • R3 109.37
  • R2 108.57
  • R1 108.12

Pivot Point 107.33

  • S1 106.88
  • S2 106.09
  • S3 105.64

USD/JPY – Trading Tips

The USD/JPY traded bearishly to trade below the support level of 107, which marked the 50% Fibonacci retracement level. Currently, the USD/JPY is holding at 106.875, where the 50 EMA is resisting the pair, and it may drop further below the 107 level. At the moment, the 4-hour candle seems to close below 107 support become resistant, and this may drive more selling in the USD/JPY pair. The pair may extend selling until 106.600 level, whereas the closing of buying candles above 107 can trigger bullish bias until 107.50. By the way, bearish bias seems solid today. All the best for today! 

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WTI Crude Oil Slipped to $25.75 – Sideways Channel Intact! 

The WTI crude oil prices dropped to $25.90, mainly due to the price-positive API data, which revealed a rise in U.S. crude inventories. The tensions about a potential second wave of coronavirus cases after countries starting to ease lockdowns also keep the oil prices under pressure. 

The WTI crude oil prices dropped to $25.90, mainly due to the price-positive API data, which revealed a rise in U.S. crude inventories. The tensions about a potential second wave of coronavirus cases after countries starting to ease lockdowns also keep the oil prices under pressure. 

The WTI crude oil prices dropped to $25.90, mainly due to the price-positive API data, which revealed a rise in U.S. crude inventories. The tensions about a potential second wave of coronavirus cases after countries starting to ease lockdowns also keep the oil prices under pressure. 

Moreover, China’s war with the U.S. and Australia also weighed down on the oil market. At this moment, the WTI crude oil is currently trading at 25.36 and consolidates in the range between the 25.07 – 25.79. The weekly announcement of a private stockpile report from the American Petroleum Institute (API) indicates a build of 7.64 million barrels versus the prior extension of 8.44 million barrels into the stockpiles.

The idea for recent support in the oil prices could be connected to the further request by Saudi Arabia for more extensive output cuts to balance the market induced by virus-induced demand disruption. The recent reopening of major economies’ confidence also supporting the oil prices.

On the other hand, the United States started once again to announce the new claims of coronavirus following easing coronavirus restraints and revived nonessential businesses in U.S. states as per the previous FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb. Whereas, China and South Korea are also fighting to control second wave outbreaks that spread during the weekend, While, Korea showed 26 new cases on May 12. As in result, the oil demand could face further crisis ahead.

Recently, the Energy Information Administration announced Wednesday that U.S. crude stockpile report which slipped by 700K barrels for the week ended May 8.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • S1 22.23
  • S2 23.74
  • S3 24.66

Pivot Point 25.25

  • R1 26.16
  • R2 26.75
  • R3 28.26

The U.S. oil is consolidating at 26.04 within a symmetric triangle pattern, which is rendering tripe top resistance at 26.70 along with support at 25.10 and 24.10. While bullish crossover of 26.70 may lead to WTI prices towards 27.30. Good luck! 

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AUD/JPY Ascending Triangle Pattern – Stronger Aussie Lift the Pair! 

The AUD/JPY pair is flashing green and bounced off the 69.160 support level. The currency pair seems to come out of pressure, which was there on JPY due to the risk-off market sentiment. The wave 2.0 of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is eventually underpinning the safe-haven Japanese yen. 

The AUD/JPY pair is flashing green and bounced off the 69.160 support level. The currency pair seems to come out of pressure, which was there on JPY due to the risk-off market sentiment. The wave 2.0 of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is eventually underpinning the safe-haven Japanese yen. 

The AUD/JPY pair is flashing green and bounced off the 69.160 support level. The currency pair seems to come out of pressure, which was there on JPY due to the risk-off market sentiment. The wave 2.0 of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is eventually underpinning the safe-haven Japanese yen. 

At the same time, Australia’s Wage Price Index increased by 2.1% year-on-year in the first quarter, as expected, after the previous quarter’s 2.2% surge. The quarterly figure also came in line with the estimate of 0.5%. It should be noted that the data is representing the period before the coronavirus-led lockdown, which was caused by massive job destruction.


Technically, the AUD/JPY pair has formed a bullish engulfing pattern followed by a series of Doji candles above 69.15 support. Continuation of a bullish trend may drive the AUD/JPY prices towards the next resistance area of 70. The pair has also closed an ascending triangle on the 4-hour timeframe which may lead the pair on a higher side. 

Entry Price: Buy at 69.52    

Take Profit .70.12    

Stop Loss 68.92    

Risk/Reward 1

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$465/ +$465

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$$46.5/ +$$46.5

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Daily F.X. Analysis, May 13 – Top Trade Setups In Forex – U.S. Inflation Ready to Play! 

The latest economic figures from the United States raised expectations that the Federal Reserve will launch more monetary stimuli in the next meeting, and markets started to price in for a negative interest rate scenario. Donald Trump, while examining the state of Beijing amid coronavirus lockdown, warned about the US imposing new tariffs if China failed to purchase $200B worth U.S. farm goods. After that, trade delegates from both sides held a meeting via phone call and released a positive statement hence created optimism about the US-China relationship.

The latest economic figures from the United States raised expectations that the Federal Reserve will launch more monetary stimuli in the next meeting, and markets started to price in for a negative interest rate scenario. Donald Trump, while examining the state of Beijing amid coronavirus lockdown, warned about the US imposing new tariffs if China failed to purchase $200B worth U.S. farm goods. After that, trade delegates from both sides held a meeting via phone call and released a positive statement hence created optimism about the US-China relationship.

The latest economic figures from the United States raised expectations that the Federal Reserve will launch more monetary stimuli in the next meeting, and markets started to price in for a negative interest rate scenario. Donald Trump, while examining the state of Beijing amid coronavirus lockdown, warned about the US imposing new tariffs if China failed to purchase $200B worth U.S. farm goods. After that, trade delegates from both sides held a meeting via phone call and released a positive statement hence created optimism about the US-China relationship.

Economic Events to Watch Today 

 

 

EUR/USD – Daily Analysis

The EUR/USD currency pair remained directionless around the 1.0850 as investors found on the waiting track and cautious about placing any strong position ahead of the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech on economic issues. The broad-based U.S. dollar flashing green and likely turned out to be one of the key factors that kept a lid on any gains in the pair, at least for now. As of writing, the EUR/USD currency pair is currently trading at 1.0850 and consolidates in the range between the 1.0843 – 1.0858.

As we all well aware that the investors expected the interest rate would be negative in June 2021. Whereas, the rate options market was putting in a 23% chance of the key federal funds rate falling below zero by end-December, As well as, the U.S. President Donald Trump also urged by the tweet that the negatives rate cuts would be considered good for the U.S.

On Wednesday, the European Commission will also recommend a phased approach to reopen borders with countries that have similar coronavirus risk profiles for tourists. Travel between similar risk profile countries will be recommended in the COVID-19 recovery plan.

The E.U. Foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, said on Tuesday that coronavirus pandemic will likely deteriorate the security environment in years ahead and that countries should not slash their defensive spending in their budgets. He stressed the importance of security and defense funding in the challenging environment of a pandemic.

Meanwhile, due to the easing of lockdowns from countries across the globe, the new coronavirus cases were started being reported from many countries, including China, South Korea, and Germany. This weighed on markets as chances for second-wave of coronavirus could hurt the hopes of quick economic recovery. There was no economic data to be released from the European side, so the movement of pair EUR/USD followed the directions from U.S. dollar and market news.

Daily Support and Resistance  

  • R3 1.0995
  • R2 1.094
  • R1 1.0894

Pivot Point 1.0839

  • S1 1.0793
  • S2 1.0738
  • S3 1.0691

EUR/USD– Trading Tips

The EUR/USD price dropped after testing the double top resistance level of 1.08770. The market is a bit slow today, which is why, the EUR/USD prices are consolidating above 1.0826, which is working as support that’s been extended by the 50 EMA. The bearish breakout of 1.0826 level can extend the selling trend until the next support level of 1.0777, while bullish breakout of 1.0850 can lead EUR/USD prices towards 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level of 1.0869 level. Consider taking selling trades below 1.0839 and buying above the same today.

GBP/USD – Daily Analysis

The GBP/USD currency pair stops its 2-day losing streak and hovering near the late-April low 1.2250 as traders are cautious to place any strong position ahead of critical U.K. macro releases. As we mentioned, the market participants are waiting for the key data while staying near April low, a continued break of a bullish sloping trend line from April 06 keeps sellers hopeful of targeting April month low near 1.2165 beneath 1.2250. At the press time, the GBP/USD currency pair is currently trading at 1.2271 and consolidates in the range between the 1.2251 – 1.2284.

At the data front, the U.K.’s heavy economic calendar is going to control the markets moves at 06:00 GMT with the first quarter (Q1) GDP figures for 2020. As well as, the March month Trade Balance and Industrial Production detail will also decorate the economic calendar.

According to the forecasted view about GDP, the United Kingdom GDP is expected to reach -8.0% MoM in March against -0.1% prior while the Index of Services (3M/3M) in the same timeframe is seen higher from 0.2% to 0.30%.

Broadbent said that risks were still to the downside and committee would do whatever will be necessary to recover.

Meanwhile, the Brexit talks were on board, and a little progress was made in the future fisheries agreement between E.U. & U.K. According to the MEP for CDU, it was only because of France and Netherland that U.K. was set to come to an agreement with E.U. on fisheries. U.K. did not want fisheries to be a part of economic agreement but number of member states including France & Netherland made very clear that they will not agree on any future economic partnership without long-term solution on fisheries.

Pound dropped on slow progress of post-Brexit deal with the E.U. and increased fears of second wave of coronavirus. However, The GDP data from U.K. will remain under high focus for GBP Traders on Wednesday.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.2577
  • R2 1.2508
  • R1 1.2422

Pivot Point 1.2353

  • S1 1.2268
  • S2 1.2198
  • S3 1.2113

GBP/USD– Trading Tip

The GBP/USD sideways trading continues in between a narrow trading range of 1.2320 – 1.2245. The Cable is still holding below 50 EMA, which is extending resistance around 1.2370 level today. On the 4 hour chart, the GBP/USD is gaining support at 1.2285 level while the 50 EMA and horizontal resistance stay at 1.2365 level. Today, the Fed chair Powel speech may drive the selling trend in the GBP/USD pair to lead its prices towards an immediate support level of 1.2240 and 1.2190. Conversely, the worse than expected retail sales data will lead the GBP/USD pair towards 1.2360 and 1.2450. 

USD/JPY – Daily Analysis

The USD/JPY was closed at 107.147 after placing a high of 107.691 and a low of 107.120. Overall the movement of USD/JPY pair remained bearish throughout the day. The pair USD/JPY lost its previous day gains but managed to remain above the 107 territory on Tuesday. On the back of broad-based U.S. dollar weakness, the pair USD/JPY dropped about 0.5% on that day.

U.S. dollar was weak due to the poor than expected CPI data in the month of April. The U.S. Consumer Price Index fell and posted its biggest monthly decline since the 2008-2009 recession. The CPI dropped by -0.8% against the expected decline by -0.7% and weighed on U.S. dollar. The Core CPI dropped by -0.4% against the forecasted -0.2%.

Moreover, the tensions between China and the U.S. have increased the fears of renewed trade-war. There were reports suggesting that Chinese Officials revive the possibility of revoking the signed trade deal and negotiate a new deal which will tilt more to the Chinese side. 

U.S. President, Donald Trump was asked about this possibility and in response to whether he would renegotiate a deal with China, he said, “No, not at all. Not even a little bit.” He was not interested in renegotiate the deal. He said that he also had heard about it that China wanted to reopen the trade talks to make it better deal for them but a deal has already been signed and he would not cancel it.

Apart from China-US trade war, another trade-war fears are emerging in the market between Australia and China. The announced duties on Aussie meat by China is being considered as a safe play against the action of Australian PM to favor the inquiry of China’s role in the origin of the virus.

 All these renewed trade-war fears along with coronavirus pandemic have increased the risk in the market. The virus cases in Germany increased, and the Wuhan city in China reported fresh rise in number of coronavirus cases after easing of lockdown.

Furthermore, an ex-member of White House Coronavirus Task Force Team, Doctor Anthony Fauci warned that gradual restart of economy was dangerous because it could cause needless suffering and would slow down the economic recovery.

Additionally, the officials from Bank of Japan also cited negative impact of virus on Asian economy and stated the importance of acting quickly by central banks when needed. At 10:00 GMT, the Leading Indicators of economy from Bank of Japan came less than the expected 84.3% as 83.8% and weighed on JPY.

Daily Support and Resistance    

  • R3 109.37
  • R2 108.57
  • R1 108.12

Pivot Point 107.33

  • S1 106.88
  • S2 106.09
  • S3 105.64

USD/JPY – Trading Tips

The USD/JPY pair is gaining support at 107 level which marks the 50% Fibonacci retracement level. At the same level, the 50 EMA is supporting the pair and it could drive a bounce off above 107 level. At the moment, the 4-hour candle seems to close above 107 support, but it’s not sufficient to go long on USD/JPY. We need to wait for couple of more candles to give us closing above this level.

The MACDis holding in selling , which is supporting the bearish trend in the USD/JPY pair. The violation of an immediate support level may extend selling until 106.600 level. Conversely, the closing of buying candles above 107 can trigger bullish bias until 107.50. By the way, bearish bias seems solid today. All the best for today! 

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Quick Up On USD/CAD Signal – Breakout, Fakeout! 

The USD/CAD pair was closed at 1.40160 after placing a high of 1.40424 and a low of 1.39000. Overall the movement of the USD/CAD pair remained bullish throughout the day. 

The USD/CAD pair was closed at 1.40160 after placing a high of 1.40424 and a low of 1.39000. Overall the movement of the USD/CAD pair remained bullish throughout the day. 

The USD/CAD pair was closed at 1.40160 after placing a high of 1.40424 and a low of 1.39000. Overall the movement of the USD/CAD pair remained bullish throughout the day. 

The USD/CAD pair posted gains on Monday after falling for the past 2 trading days. The decreased crude oil prices on Monday caused the CAD to outperform its rival currency US dollar and raised the USD/CAD pair.

In the past week, the WTI crude oil prices were supported by the heightened hopes of recovery in global energy demand amid the easing of coronavirus induced lockdowns from across the globe. 

The barrel of WTI crude oil rose almost 30% last week, which is the largest weekly gain of the year. However, the cautious market mood on Monday dragged down the WTI crude prices by 3.5% to 25.20$.


During the Asian session, bullish bias was dominating the USD/CAD prices as these lead the pair towards the next resistance level of 1.4100. On the 4 hour timeframe, the USD/CAD pair managed to crossover the 50 EMA and has closed bullish candles above the EMA support level of 1.4000. 

On the higher side, the USD/CAD prices may lead the pair towards the next resistance level of 1.4100, but currently, the pair is retracing back and it may test the support area of 1.4000 level. But I case, the pair manages to close below 1.4000 level, our signal will be at risk of hitting the stop loss. Let’s see how it goes. 

Entry Price: Buy at 1.40494    

Take Profit 1.40994    

Stop Loss 1.39994    

Risk/Reward 1.00

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$500/+$500

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$‭‭50/+$50

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Daily F.X. Analysis, May 12 – Top Trade Setups In Forex – U.S. Inflation Ready to Play! 

The latest economic data from the United States fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve will stimulate more in the next meeting, and markets started to price in for a negative interest rate environment. Donald Trump, while considering the state of Beijing amid coronavirus lockdown, threatened to impose new tariffs if China failed to buy $200 worth U.S. farm goods. After that, trade representatives from both sides held a meeting via phone call and announced a positive report hence created optimism about the US-China relationship.

The latest economic data from the United States fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve will stimulate more in the next meeting, and markets started to price in for a negative interest rate environment. Donald Trump, while considering the state of Beijing amid coronavirus lockdown, threatened to impose new tariffs if China failed to buy $200 worth U.S. farm goods. After that, trade representatives from both sides held a meeting via phone call and announced a positive report hence created optimism about the US-China relationship.

The latest economic data from the United States fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve will stimulate more in the next meeting, and markets started to price in for a negative interest rate environment. Donald Trump, while considering the state of Beijing amid coronavirus lockdown, threatened to impose new tariffs if China failed to buy $200 worth U.S. farm goods. After that, trade representatives from both sides held a meeting via phone call and announced a positive report hence created optimism about the US-China relationship.

Economic Events to Watch Today 

 

  

EUR/USD – Daily Analysis

The EUR/USD prices were closed at 1.08066 after placing a high of 1.08504 and a low of 1.08004. Overall the movement of the EUR/USD pair remained bearish throughout the day.

EUR/USD pair dropped on Monday and posted a fresh daily low of 1.0801. The downward trend of the EUR/USD pair was due to the strength of the U.S. dollar. The U.S. Dollar Index was up by 0.45% and was back to above 100.00; it was pushed by higher U.S. yields on Monday.

On the data front, at 13:00 GMT, the Italian Industrial Production in the month of March showed a decline in production activity by 28.4% against the forecasted decline of 20.0%. It weighed on single currency euro and added in the downward track of EUR/USD pair. 

Furthermore, the EUR was also affected by the news about filing a case against the German constitutional Court. On Sunday, the European Union Commission announced that it could open a legal case against the German Constitutional Court ruling of European Central Bank’s easing programs.

The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has said that the judges in the German Constitutional Court have overreached their authority by calling the part of ECB’s bond-buying program illegal, which was critical and necessary to stabilize the economy in coronavirus crisis.

However, the loss in EUR/USD prices gained after new six coronavirus cases started to reappear from Wuhan city after more than a month when lockdown restrictions were eased in the city, which is considered as the epicenter of coronavirus outbreak.

The E.U. and U.K. resumed talks on Monday with rising pressure on both sides to make some progress as the deadline to reach a deal is coming closer. 2 rounds of talks have been made, which included first face-to-face in March and another in April via video conference.

Daily Support and Resistance  

  • R3 1.089
  • R2 1.0871
  • R1 1.084

Pivot Point 1.082

  • S1 1.0789
  • S2 1.0769
  • S3 1.0738

EUR/USD– Trading Tips

The EUR/USD price is trading slightly bearish below an immediate resistance level of 1.0823, which is extended by the 50 EMA. On the 4 hour timeframe, the 50 EMA is pushing the EUR/USD pair around 1.0820. Below this, we may see EUR/USD prices falling until 1.0777, while bullish breakout of 1.0850 can lead EUR/USD prices towards 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level of 1.0869 level. Later today, the U.S. retail sales will help determine further trends in the EUR/USD prices. 

GBP/USD – Daily Analysis

The GBP/USD pair was closed at 1.23326 after placing a high of 1.24376 and a low of 1.22827. Overall the movement of GBP/USD pair remained bearish throughout the day. 

The GBP/USD pair remained relatively quiet above 1.2400 level at the start of the day but came under intense bearish pressure in late trading sessions. GBP/USD pair dropped to a fresh four day low of 1.2282 on the back of U.S. dollar strength and GBP weakness. However, it maintained to recover some of its losses in late session and ended up closing the day in a negative trend. 

The U.K. government has published its recovery-strategy on Monday, which noted that the coronavirus was expected to circulate for an extended period of time and with the periodic waves. According to the strategy, the financial measures taken by the government to cope up with the damage caused by coronavirus to the economy were very expensive and that these measures could not be sustained for a longer period.

Furthermore, PM Boris Johnson has said that different parts of the U.K. will stay in lockdown longer than other parts. He added that any wrong move would be disastrous for the U.K. economy, and they will show no hesitation in reintroducing the measures if needed.

On Sunday, PM Johnson announced that restrictions will be lifted from local travel and local parks after six weeks of lockdown and that workers who cannot do work from home like construction & manufacturing industries were encouraged to return to their jobs. 

However, he spared the details about how they could continue the work and not spread the virus. So, on Monday, groups representing U.K. businesses and workers criticized the government’s plan to ease lockdown. They complained that PM Johnson missed the crucial details while announcing the easing of lockdown, that how companies should prepare for safe return to work.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.2577
  • R2 1.2508
  • R1 1.2422

Pivot Point 1.2353

  • S1 1.2268
  • S2 1.2198
  • S3 1.2113

GBP/USD– Trading Tip

The GBP/USD sideways trading continues in between a narrow trading range of 1.2360 – 1.2285. The Cable is still holding below 50 EMA, which is extending resistance around 1.2370 level today. On the 4 hour chart, the GBP/USD is gaining support at 1.2285 level while the 50 EMA and horizontal resistance stay at 1.2365 level. Today, the positive retail sales may drive the selling trend in the GBP/USD pair to lead its prices towards an immediate support level of 1.2280 and 1.2250. Conversely, the worse than expected retail sales data will lead the GBP/USD pair towards 1.2360 and 1.2450. 

USD/JPY – Daily Analysis

The USD/JPY pair was closed at 107.651 after placing a high of 107.766 and a low of 106.472. Overall the movement of the USD/JPY pair remained bullish throughout the day. USD/JPY pair climbed to 2 weeks high above 107.70 level on Monday on the back of U.S. dollar strength. The pair USD/JPY moved up by 0.85% on the day amid U.S. dollar strength due to increased risk-on market sentiment. 

The increased risk sentiment of the market made it difficult for JPY safe-haven currency to find demand on Monday hence gave a push to the USD/JPY pair prices. On Monday, the Bank of Japan signaled more measures in order to avoid the 2nd Great Depression caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

In its report published on Monday, BoJ announced that it would lift the cap from government & corporate bond purchases and also pointed to take additional measures if needed. BoJ had already decided to expand its monetary stimulus program on April 27 when it held its last meeting in which it described the current economic situation as “increasingly severe.”

BoJ, in its monthly meeting, forecasted that country’s economy would experience a contraction between 5 and 3 percent in the current year. Japan’s current coronavirus cases are recorded as 15,777, with 624 deaths. The increased number of appearing cases after the easing of lockdown has made BoJ take additional measures to put the world’s third-largest economy back on track.

On another note, on Monday, the Central Bank of Japan appointed its first woman executive director since it has originated. Tokiko Shimizu, a 55-year-old banker, was appointed as a first-ever female executive director in 138 years.

Daily Support and Resistance    

  • R3 109.37
  • R2 108.57
  • R1 108.12

Pivot Point 107.33

  • S1 106.88
  • S2 106.09
  • S3 105.64

USD/JPY – Trading Tips

The USD/JPY traded sharply bullish to place a high around 107.850 amid stronger U.S. dollar and the risk-on sentiment. On the 4 hour timeframe, the USD/JPY pair is now trying to exhibit some correction as it’s price fell from 107.850 area to 107.400 support zone. 

However, the 50 periods EMA are still suggesting strong odds of bullish bias, along with the MACD, which are also supporting the bullish trend in the USD/JPY pair. The violation of an immediate resistance level may extend buying until 107.900 level. Conversely, the closing of selling candles below 107.460 can continue selling bias until 107 and 106.850. The 50 EMA is supporting the bullish bias around the 106.650 area. All the best for today! 

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Bearish Bias Dominates on EUR/USD – Quick Sell Trade!  

The EUR/USD prices were closed at 1.08066 after placing a high of 1.08504 and a low of 1.08004. Overall the movement of the EUR/USD pair remained bearish throughout the day.

The EUR/USD prices were closed at 1.08066 after placing a high of 1.08504 and a low of 1.08004. Overall the movement of the EUR/USD pair remained bearish throughout the day.

The EUR/USD prices were closed at 1.08066 after placing a high of 1.08504 and a low of 1.08004. Overall the movement of the EUR/USD pair remained bearish throughout the day.

EUR/USD pair dropped on Monday and posted a fresh daily low of 1.0801. The downward trend of the EUR/USD pair was due to the strength of the US dollar. The US Dollar Index was up by 0.45% and was back to above 100.00, it was pushed by higher US yields on Monday.

On the data front, at 13:00 GMT, the Italian Industrial Production in the month of March showed a decline in production activity by 28.4% against the forecasted decline of 20.0%. It weighed on single currency euro and added in the downward track of EUR/USD pair. 


Daily Technical Levels

Support Resistance

1.0826 1.0847

1.0813 1.0855

1.0804 1.0868

Pivot Point: 1.0834

The EUR/USD price is trading slightly bearish below an immediate resistance level of 1.0823, which is extended by the 50 EMA. On the 4 hour timeframe, the 50 EMA is pushing the EUR/USD pair around 1.0820. Below this, we may see EUR/USD prices falling until 1.0777, while bullish breakout of 1.0850 can lead EUR/USD prices towards 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level of 1.0869 level. 

Entry Price: Sell at 1.07954    

Take Profit 1.07454        

Stop Loss 1.08454    

Risk/Reward 1.00

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$500/+$500

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$‭‭50/+$50

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Daily F.X. Analysis, May 11 – Top Trade Setups In Forex – Choppy Sessions In Play! 

The latest economic data from the United States fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve will stimulate more in the next meeting, and markets started to price in for a negative interest rate environment. Donald Trump, while considering the state of Beijing amid coronavirus lockdown, threatened to impose new tariffs if China failed to buy $200 worth U.S. farm goods. After that, trade representatives from both sides held a meeting via phone call and announced a positive report hence created optimism about the US-China relationship.

The latest economic data from the United States fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve will stimulate more in the next meeting, and markets started to price in for a negative interest rate environment. Donald Trump, while considering the state of Beijing amid coronavirus lockdown, threatened to impose new tariffs if China failed to buy $200 worth U.S. farm goods. After that, trade representatives from both sides held a meeting via phone call and announced a positive report hence created optimism about the US-China relationship.

The latest economic data from the United States fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve will stimulate more in the next meeting, and markets started to price in for a negative interest rate environment. Donald Trump, while considering the state of Beijing amid coronavirus lockdown, threatened to impose new tariffs if China failed to buy $200 worth U.S. farm goods. After that, trade representatives from both sides held a meeting via phone call and announced a positive report hence created optimism about the US-China relationship.

Economic Events to Watch Today 

 

 

EUR/USD – Daily Analysis

The EUR/USD currency pair failed to stop its Friday’s winning streak and rose just under the 4-hour chart 100-candle average at 1.0852 from the 1.0822 level, mainly due to the U.S. dollar weakness on the on back of the risk-on market sentiment. However, the reason for the risk-on market sentiment could be attributed to the on-going optimism about the easing of coronavirus-led restrictions in the U.S. and around the world. 

The EUR/USD is trading at 1.0848 and is consolidating in the range between 1.0825 and 1.0851. At the USD front, the U.S. dollar erased its gains from the earlier session as most of the countries plan to ease the lockdown. As in result, the investor’s confidence got boost in the wake of risk-on market sentiment.

On the other hand, the Netherlands and France are pushing the European Union (E.U.) to use trade policy instruments and tariffs, to ensure the implementation of international environmental and labor standards. The initiative came after E.U. and Britain have tried to negotiate about the new trade deal, and it has raised concerns that Britain might seek to undercut the E.U. labor & environmental standards to boost its competitiveness.

The involvement of pro-free trade Netherlands might be able to change the attitude of the European Union E.U. towards thinking on the need to protect domestic industry and job, as per a French Diplomat.

However, it will remain to see if the proposal by France and the Netherlands can get support from other members and considered by Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan, as we know Phil Hogan is scheduled to announce a policy review later this year although the increase of protectionism may weigh on the shared currency.

At the virus front, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 169,575, with a total of 7,417 deaths reported so far on Monday, While the cases increased slightly by 357 in Germany on Monday against Friday’s +667. The death toll increased by 22, as per the German disease and epidemic control center, Robert Koch Institute (RKI).

If talking about recoveries, so approximately 145,600 people are reported to have recovered from the coronavirus so far. Looking forward, the economic calendar is empty, and the pair is expected to continue taking cues from the action in the stock markets. The fresh virus updates will be key to watch.

Daily Support and Resistance  

  • S1 1.0722
  • S2 1.0783
  • S3 1.0811

Pivot Point 1.0843

  • R1 1.0871
  • R2 1.0904
  • R3 1.0964

EUR/USD– Trading Tips

The EUR/USD price is trading slightly bearish below an immediate resistance level of 1.0853, which is extended by the 50 EMA. On the 4 hour timeframe, the 50 EMA is pushing the EUR/USD pair around 1.0850. By the way, it’s the same level at which the EUR/USD completes the 50% Fibonacci retracement. Below this, we may see EUR/USD prices falling until 1.0780, while bullish breakout of 1.0850 can lead EUR/USD prices towards 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level of 1.0869 level. Above this, the next resistance may be found around 1.0900. Consider staying bearish below 1.0852 today. 

GBP/USD – Daily Analysis

The GBP/USD currency pair extended its Friday’s bullish moves and continued to take bids around 1.2432 while representing 0.16% gains on the day. As well as, the currency pair cheered the fresh optimism about easing lockdowns statements by UK PM Boris Johnson’s. Moreover, the reason for the bullish run-up of the GBP/USD pair could also be attributed to the expectations surrounding an extension of wage aid.

However, the pair’s traders are cautious about placing any strong bids ahead of the third round of Brexit negotiations between the U.K. and European Union (E.U.). The UK PM Boris Johnson recently took a step to ease the lockdown restrictions from level 4 to 3 of the new five-tier ranking system, whereas the meaning of level 1 will be that coronavirus is no longer existing.

As well as, the Tory government also announced that the people could join their workplaces from Monday to those who cannot work from home. The previous stance of government was only to go if they must have too, but now the government has announced that anyone who cannot work from homes like construction and manufacturing business should go to their works. 

On the other hand, the greenback gain traction in earlier sessions on optimism about easing lockdown restrictions, which eventually boosted the investor’s confidence in the market in the wake of risk-on market sentiment. Whereas, California, Michigan, and Ohio, three of the important states for U.S. manufacturing, permitted to open factories and some businesses, which eventually kept the U.S. dollar steady. While the U.S. Dollar Index that tracks the greenback against a basket of other currencies slipped 0.04% to 99.725 by 11: 25 PM ET (4:25 AM GMT).

At the coronavirus front, as per the latest report by the Department of Health, Britain’s COVID-19 death toll has increased by 269 to 31,855.

The UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to announce the extension of wage aid on Monday. The report hints that the Ministers are expected to extend the state bankrolling of wages by the end of September, although at a reduced rate of 60pc, while also boosted the salary packages of staff returned to work on a part-time basis.

At the US-China front, U.S. President Donald Trump fueled the US-China tension once again by claiming China for the virus outbreak, while China defied roughly. However, the UK PM Johnson has already rejected the agreement that ensures E.U. fishermen’s long-term access to British waters, while insisting the focus should be on annual negotiations.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • S1 1.2188
  • S2 1.2299
  • S3 1.2352

Pivot Point 1.241

  • R1 1.2464
  • R2 1.2521
  • R3 1.2632

GBP/USD– Trading Tip

The GBP/USD continues trading bearish below 50 EMA, which is extending resistance around 1.2420 level today. On the 4 hour chart, the GBP/USD is gaining support at 1.2313 level while the 50 EMA extends resistance at 1.2315 level. We can also see a strong selling candle right below 50 EMA, which suggests the potential of a selling bias in the GBP/USD pair. The more robust NFP figures have also driven selling bias in the GBP/USD pair, which is leading the GBP/USD pair towards 1.2315 and 1.2255 level. Conversely, a bullish breakout of 1.2470 level may influence the GBP/USD prices towards the next resistance level of 1.2488 level. 

USD/JPY – Daily Analysis

The USD/JPY pair was closed at 106.609 after placing a high of 106.746 and a low of 106.219. Overall the pair USD/JPY moved in a bullish trend that day. At 4:30 GMT, the Average Cash Earnings for the year from Japan came in line with the expectations of 0.1%. The Household Spending for the Year from Japan was dropped by -6.0% against the expected drop by -6.3% and supported Yen.

At 17:30 GMT, the closely watched Average Hourly Earnings, Non-Farm Employment Change, and the Unemployment rate from the United States was released, which came in better than the expectations and raised the bars for U.S. dollar across the board. The Average Hourly Earnings were increased to 4.7% against the forecasted 0.5% in the month of April. 

The Unemployment Rate from the United States was increased to 14.7% in April against the expectations of 16% and in comparison to March’s 4.4%. The Non-Farm Payrolls, which lost during April month, were recorded as 20.5M against the expected loss by 22 M and gave strength to the U.S. dollar.

If we look at the results, the drop in jobs was higher ever recorder as 20.5M but was under the expected value, so gave strength to the U.S. dollar. The huge number of lost jobs in a single month was even higher than it was in the Great Depression. However, it still managed to support the U.S. dollar.

On the other hand, the recorder unemployment rate was also high in the month of April in comparison to the previous month’s rate, but it still managed to support the U.S. dollar on Friday as it did not exceed the expected rise of rate.

Daily Support and Resistance    

  • R3 107.31
  • R2 106.99
  • R1 106.63

Pivot Point 106.31

  • S1 105.95
  • S2 105.63
  • S3 105.27

USD/JPY – Trading Tips

The USD/JPY is trading sharply bullish at 117.450 in the wake of sharp bullish bias in the U.S. dollar since the release of less bad than expected economic data. On the 4 hour timeframe, the USD/JPY pair has formed three white soldiers who are likely to drive bullish bias in the USD/JPY pair. These may lead the USD/JPY prices further higher towards the next resistance level of 107.460. 

The violation of an immediate resistance level may extend buying until 107.900 level. Conversely, the closing of selling candles below 107.460 can extend selling bias until 107 and 106.850. The 50 EMA is supporting the bullish bias around the 106.650 area. All the best for today! 

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Gold Breaking Below 50 EMA and Support – Brace for Selling!

The safe-haven-metal prices flashing green and take bids around the $1,710 while representing 0.50% gains on the day mainly due to fresh allegations on China by the United States helping to increase the safe-have demand in the market. The Sino-US relationship was eased after both parties agreed to improve the atmosphere for fulfilling the phase-one deal’s promises. This came after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on Chinese goods in case of not buying $200 worth U.S. farm products by China.

The safe-haven-metal prices flashing green and take bids around the $1,710 while representing 0.50% gains on the day mainly due to fresh allegations on China by the United States helping to increase the safe-have demand in the market. The Sino-US relationship was eased after both parties agreed to improve the atmosphere for fulfilling the phase-one deal’s promises. This came after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on Chinese goods in case of not buying $200 worth U.S. farm products by China.

The safe-haven-metal prices flashing green and take bids around the $1,710 while representing 0.50% gains on the day mainly due to fresh allegations on China by the United States helping to increase the safe-have demand in the market. The Sino-US relationship was eased after both parties agreed to improve the atmosphere for fulfilling the phase-one deal’s promises. This came after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on Chinese goods in case of not buying $200 worth U.S. farm products by China.

The Consumer Credit for the month of March was released from the Federal Reserve of the U.S., which showed a decline by -12.0B against the expectations of positive 14.9B. This weighed on the U.S. dollar and limited the downfall of gold prices on Friday. 

Furthermore, the latest economic data from the United States fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve will stimulate more in the next meeting, and markets started to price in for a negative interest rate environment. On Saturday, President Donald Trump said that the United States would purchase $3B worth of dairy & farm products in order to help the struggling U.S. farmers. He stated that the government’s purchase would be a part of “Farmers to Family Food Box.” 

The demand for agricultural products was decreased due to the lockdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic, which started in March, and it has disrupted the supply chains across the nations. This has caused some U.S. farmers even to destroy their products, which they can’t store.  Donald Trump also said with no evidence that coronavirus pandemic will go away without a vaccine. He spared the specifics, said that other viruses also disappeared, and the same would happen with this COVID-19. He added that viruses die too like everything else, and he was hopeful that this virus would also go away after some time.


Daily Support and Resistance  

Support Resistance

1,699.50 1,731.90

1,685.10 1,749.90

1,667.10 1,764.30

Pivot Point: 1,717.50

 

XAU/USD – Daily Trade Sentiment

Gold is trading with a bearish bias, holding mostly below 1,710 resistance level. Gold is trying to cross below the 50 EMA support area, which can lead to gold prices further lower towards 1,694 level. Alongside, the RSI is also holding below 50, suggesting odds of selling bias in gold. 

On the upper side, gold’s resistance is expected to be found near 1,720 and 1,737, whereas the support continues to stay around 1,694 regions. In case of a downward breakout, gold prices may slip towards 1,671 level.

  • Entry Price: Sell at 1700.8    
  • Take Profit .1688.8    
  • Stop Loss 1708.3    
  • Risk/Reward 1.60

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$750/ +$1200

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$75/ +$120

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Three White Soldiers and 50 EMA – Should We go Long on EUR/JPY? 

The Japanese cross EUR/JPY is on a bullish run, having crossed over 50 periods EMA at 115.551. As for the Japanese economic data is concerned, the Monetary Base for the year from Japan showed a decline to 2.3% against the expectations of 4.5% and weighed on JPY, which resulted in the upward movement of the EUR/JPY pair.

The Japanese cross EUR/JPY is on a bullish run, having crossed over 50 periods EMA at 115.551. As for the Japanese economic data is concerned, the Monetary Base for the year from Japan showed a decline to 2.3% against the expectations of 4.5% and weighed on JPY, which resulted in the upward movement of the EUR/JPY pair.

The Japanese cross EUR/JPY is on a bullish run, having crossed over 50 periods EMA at 115.551. As for the Japanese economic data is concerned, the Monetary Base for the year from Japan showed a decline to 2.3% against the expectations of 4.5% and weighed on JPY, which resulted in the upward movement of the EUR/JPY pair.

On the other hand, the uptick move from the major US equity indexes also made it difficult for JPY to gather any strength. On the last day of the week, the traders keeping their eyes on Non-Farm Payrolls from the United States to further take hints about the US economy. Better than expected labor market is weakening the demand for safe-haven assets such as JPY itself. 


Technically, the EUR/JPY pair has closed three white soldiers pattern on the two-hourly timeframes at 115.650. Besides, the crossover above 50 EMA is also supporting the bullish bias among traders and typically drives an upward trend in the market. Lastly, the MACD is also forming strong histograms over 0, supporting bullish bias. Closing of the candle above 115.550 can drive more buying in the EUR/JPY pair. Thus, we have taken a buying trade. Let’s see how it goes. 

  • Entry Price: Buy at 115.727    
  • Take Profit .116.427    
  • Stop Loss 115.027    
  • Risk/Reward 1

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$658/ +$658

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$65.8/ +$65.8

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Hard Luck, NZD/USD Stopsout – Let’s Focus On USD/CAD Setup! 

Earlier today, the NZD/USD trading signal got into losses and closed at stop-loss, costing us 60 red pips, even before we could update about its setup. The market is quite uncertain today and moving sideways without any clear setup. Anyways, now let’s take a look at the USD/CAD pair as it’s been on the move since the U.S. session has begun. 

Earlier today, the NZD/USD trading signal got into losses and closed at stop-loss, costing us 60 red pips, even before we could update about its setup. The market is quite uncertain today and moving sideways without any clear setup. Anyways, now let’s take a look at the USD/CAD pair as it’s been on the move since the U.S. session has begun. 

Earlier today, the NZD/USD trading signal got into losses and closed at stop-loss, costing us 60 red pips, even before we could update about its setup. The market is quite uncertain today and moving sideways without any clear setup. Anyways, now let’s take a look at the USD/CAD pair as it’s been on the move since the U.S. session has begun. 

A day before, the USD/CAD pair was closed at 1.41447 after placing a high of 1.41569 and a low of1.40226. Overall the movement of the USD/CAD pair remained bullish throughout the day. The pair USD/CAD posted dips during the Asian and European sessions following the reports of U.S. crude oil inventories showed a rise and reignited the oversupply concerns and hence affected the crude oil prices.

According to the American Petroleum Institute, the stockpiles of crude oil last week raised by 8.4Million barrels, which was more than the expected. 

Despite such inventory data, crude oil is making a bullish movement, causing a downtrend of USD/CAD was the report of Non-Farm Payrolls from the US ADP on Wednesday. 

The drop of more than 20 million jobs fell under the expectations and helped the U.S. dollar to pick up the pace. Strong U.S. dollar across the board added in the upward movement of USD/CAD pair and took its prices near 1.4157 level.

In the absence of any macroeconomic data from Canada, the pair USD/CAD relied on the U.S. dollar and crude oil prices on Wednesday. At 19:30 GMT, the Crude Oil Inventories from Energy Information Administration for last week showed that inventories dropped to 4.8M from 8.5M of expectations. The U.S. dollar was also strong on Wednesday due to the easing of lockdown measures across the globe, and this added in the rise of USD/CAD prices.


Daily Technical Levels

Support Resistance

1.4003 1.4093

1.3959 1.4139

1.3912 1.4183

Pivot Point: 1.4049

For now, the USD/CAD pair is making a strong sell movement, having dropped from 1.4130 to 1.3975 level. The pair has already completed 61.8% Fibonacci retracement at 1.3975, and below this, it can head to the next support level of 1.3900 level. Let’s keep an eye in 1.4020 level today, as selling trades can be seen below this level with a target of 1.3850 level. Good luck! 

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AUD/USD Closes Below 0.6475 – Can Doji Pattern Drives Selling?

The AUD/USD pair was closed at 0.64041 after placing a high of 0.64526 and a low of 0.63934. Overall the movement of AUD/USD pair remained bearish throughout the day. The Aussie lost its ground on Wednesday on the back of US dollar strength across the board. The US dollar index rose by about 0.4% on Wednesday. The risk-off tone emerged in the market after the grim US employment report and the increasing tensions between US & China.

The AUD/USD pair was closed at 0.64041 after placing a high of 0.64526 and a low of 0.63934. Overall the movement of AUD/USD pair remained bearish throughout the day. The Aussie lost its ground on Wednesday on the back of US dollar strength across the board. The US dollar index rose by about 0.4% on Wednesday. The risk-off tone emerged in the market after the grim US employment report and the increasing tensions between US & China.

The AUD/USD pair was closed at 0.64041 after placing a high of 0.64526 and a low of 0.63934. Overall the movement of AUD/USD pair remained bearish throughout the day. The Aussie lost its ground on Wednesday on the back of US dollar strength across the board. The US dollar index rose by about 0.4% on Wednesday. The risk-off tone emerged in the market after the grim US employment report and the increasing tensions between US & China.

The US ADP employment report, which was forecasted to be declined by 20.5 Million, came in on Wednesday and showed that jobless people were count as 20.236 Million in the private sector only. This was caused by the impact of coronavirus over the economy due to the lockdown and shutdown of businesses.

Meanwhile, the US President Trump’s threat to China for imposing tariffs and canceling the phase-one trade deal has been favoring the US dollar against riskier assets like Aussie. The risk-off market tone weighed heavily to the pair AUD/USD on Wednesday.

On the other hand, the Retail Sales data from Australia for the month of March showed that the retail sales were recorded as 8.5% against the 8.2% forecasted, and this helped Aussie to pick some ground against the US dollar. Hence, Aussie abled to minimize Wednesday’s losses on the back of better than expected Retail Sales data.

Threats to China would affect Aussie more than any other country because of Australia’s trading relationship with China. That is why this pair was mostly affected even after better Retail Sales data from Australia.


On Thursday, the Trade Balance from Australia and the Unemployment claims from the United States would impact heavily on AUD/USD pair.

Technically, the AUD/USD prices have closed a Doji candle right below 0.6475 trading level, which can drive some selling in the market. A bullish breakout of 0.6475 level can trigger buying until the next resistance level of 0.6540. While the closing of candles below 0.6475 can keep sellers dominant until 0.615 and 0.6385 level today. Good luck! 

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Daily F.X. Analysis, May 07 – Top Trade Setups In Forex – Braces for BOE Policy Decision! 

The greenback gained against most of its rivals and became the best performer along with JPY on Wednesday. Despite the loss of 20 million jobs in U.S. private payrolls, the U.S. dollar still managed to remain high on board. The ADP Non-Farm Employment change showed that during April, about 20236K people reported as jobless against the 20500K of expectations. Brace for U.S. Jobless Claims…

The greenback gained against most of its rivals and became the best performer along with JPY on Wednesday. Despite the loss of 20 million jobs in U.S. private payrolls, the U.S. dollar still managed to remain high on board. The ADP Non-Farm Employment change showed that during April, about 20236K people reported as jobless against the 20500K of expectations. Brace for U.S. Jobless Claims…

The greenback gained against most of its rivals and became the best performer along with JPY on Wednesday. Despite the loss of 20 million jobs in U.S. private payrolls, the U.S. dollar still managed to remain high on board. The ADP Non-Farm Employment change showed that during April, about 20236K people reported as jobless against the 20500K of expectations. Brace for U.S. Jobless Claims…

Economic Events to Watch Today

 

 

EUR/USD – Daily Analysis

The EUR/USD prices were closed at 1.07957 after placing a high of 1.08458 and a low of 1.07817. Overall the movement of the EUR/USD pair remained bearish throughout the day. The EUR/USD posted losses for 3rd consecutive day on Wednesday amid the new economic forecast by the European Commission. The COVID-19 pandemic has driven the European Union into a deep and uneven recession due to the contraction of national economies amid the disruptive work, daily life, and the movement of goods. 

The new economic forecast by the European Commission came in after weeks of industrial shutdowns and social restrictions due to coronavirus pandemic. The economy of the whole Euro-region was forecasted to shrink by 7.5% this year after the increased unemployment, public debts, and the steps taken by the government to contain the virus spread. The forecasted decline in the economy is far worse than the contraction of around 4.5% during the Great Recession.

According to the European Commission, the economies of Italy, Spain, and Greece will see the contraction of more than 9% this year. The news gave a negative impression of the single currency and hence weighed on EUR/USD on Wednesday.

At 11:00 GMT, the German Factory Orders for the month of March were dropped by -15.6% against the expected drop of 10.0% and weighed on EUR. At 12:15 GMT, the Spanish Services PMI came as 7.1 against the expected 10.0 to weigh on EUR. At 12:45 GMT, the Italian Services PMI exceeded the expectations of 9.2 and came in as 10.8 in the month of April and supported EUR. 

However, at 12:50 GMT, the French Final Services PMI came in line with the expectations of April as 10.2. At 12:55 GMT, the German Final Services PMI for April exceeded the expectations of 15.9 and came in as 16.2 to support EUR. However, the Final Services PMI for the whole bloc came in line with the expectations of 12.0. At 14:00 GMT, the Retail Sales for the month of March dropped the same as expected by 11.2%. Most data from Europe side came against EUR and hence weighed on EUR/USD prices on Wednesday.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.0901
  • R2 1.0875
  • R1 1.0834
  • Pivot Point 1.0808
  • S1 1.0768
  • S2 1.0741
  • S3 1.0701

EUR/USD– Trading Tips

The EUR/USD price fell sharply from 1.0820 zones to place a low of around 1.0783. Closing of candles above this level is suggesting odds of bullish retracement. Continuation of buying above 1.078 can lead the pair towards the next resistance level of 1.0832 level. The EUR/USD pair has dropped below the double top resistance level of 1.0817, and the closing of candles below this level may extend selling bias until 1.0752. The EMA is still suggesting selling bias. Therefore, we may see selling below 1.0817. While bullish crossover above 1.0817 can lead to EURUSD prices towards 1.0865.

GBP/USD – Daily Analysis

The pair GBP/USD was closed at 1.23413 after placing a high of 1.24499 and a low of 1.23349. Overall the movement of GBP/USD remained bearish throughout the day. The GBP/USD pair on Wednesday posted losses for the 4th consecutive day and hit a fresh weekly low near 1.2330. The drop in GBP/USD pair was attributed to the strength of the U.S. dollar across the board.

Greenback gained against most of its rivals and became the best performer along with JPY on Wednesday. Despite the loss of 20 million jobs in U.S. private payrolls, the U.S. dollar still managed to remain high on board. The ADP Non-Farm Employment change showed that during April, about 20236K people reported as jobless against the 20500K of expectations.

Twenty million loss in U.S. private payroll was under the expected figure, so the U.S. dollar gained traction in the market on the back of the view that data came better than the expectations. Strong U.S. dollar weighed heavily on the GBP/USD pair and dragged its prices on Wednesday.

On the British side, the economic data about the Construction PMI for the month of April showed a decline to 8.2 against the expectations of 21.5 and weighed on GBP. Weaker than expected data from Britain caused pressure on Sterling and added in the downward movement of GBP/USD on Wednesday.

However, the mood towards Pound may change into positive on the next day when the Bank of England is due to announce its May monetary policy. Although no change in the interest rates will be seen given the circumstances, the nature of talks and comments on the British economy will be under consideration by traders.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.2534
  • R2 1.2492
  • R1 1.2417
  • Pivot Point 1.2376
  • S1 1.2301
  • S2 1.226
  • S3 1.2185

GBP/USD– Trading Tip

The GBP/USD has traded in line without a previous forecast to test the support level of the 1.2318 level. The recent formation of inside up bar on the 4 hour time is suggesting odds of buying in the GBP/USD pair. On the higher side, the GBP/USD pair may find support around 1.2315 level, while resistance is likely to be found around 1.2385 and 1.2420 level. The 50 EMA lingers around 1.2470 level, and below this, we can expect additional selling in the GBP/USD pair. We are already keeping our sell limit around these levels. 

USD/JPY – Daily Analysis

The USD/JPY was closed at 106.102 after placing a high of 106.617 and a low of 105.985. Overall the movement of USD/JPY remained bearish during the day. On Wednesday, the pair USD/JPY was dropped for the 4th straight day towards 105 level and remained under heavy selling pressure. The downfall in the USD/JPY pair seemed somewhat to ignore the strong buying of the U.S. dollar on Wednesday.

The latest ADP report about the private-sector jobs showed that employment in the Non-farm industry was declined by 20.236 million in April as compared to the decline of 149K in March. Greenback showed a muted reaction to this report by ADP on Wednesday because the figure came in less than the expected decline of 20.500 million, but the decline itself was huge.

Meanwhile, the downward trend of USD/JPY was continuous, which could be attributed to the worsening of US-China relations. After the threats given by the U.S. President Donald Trump to cancel the phase-one deal and impose new tariffs on Chinese goods, the risk-off market sentiment has been triggered and causing a drop in USD/JPY prices.

All of the threats given by Trump came on the back of arguments about the origin of coronavirus and its global spread. The count of jobless people increased to more than 20 million people from the U.S. private sector, and the coronavirus pandemic caused this. The lockdown of economic activities has caused millions of people jobless. As a result, the U.S. dollar extended its decline against the Japanese Yen and moved below 106 level. Furthermore, the downfall in USD/JPY prices on Wednesday below 106 level could also be attributed to the technical selling for crossing the horizontal support near the mid-106 level. 

Daily Support and Resistance    

  • R3 107.19
  • R2 106.91
  • R1 106.54
  • Pivot Point 106.26
  • S1 105.88
  • S2 105.61
  • S3 105.23

USD/JPY – Trading Tips

The technical side of USD/JPY is still bearish. However, the pair is showing some bullish correction, which may lead it towards 106.289. The pair has already violated the symmetric triangle, which was extending support at 106.700. As we can see in the 4-hour chart above, the USD/JPY is holding below the symmetric triangle, which is now extending resistance around 106.650. The 50 M.A. is also keeping pressure on the pair around the same level of 106.650. Below this level, we may see a selling trend in the USD/JPY pair until the next target levels of 106.

All the best for today! 

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ETH/USD Peaking Out of Descending Trendline – Brace for Bullish Trade! 

Yesterday on Tuesday, the ETH/USD pair had exhibited slight bullish momentum on the 4-hour timeframe, which leads Ethereum prices to soar over 200 resistance levels. With this, the ETH/USD pair has crossed over 50 periods EMA and has also closed three white soldiers pattern on an 8-hour timeframe, which suggests odds of the bullish trend.

Yesterday on Tuesday, the ETH/USD pair had exhibited slight bullish momentum on the 4-hour timeframe, which leads Ethereum prices to soar over 200 resistance levels. With this, the ETH/USD pair has crossed over 50 periods EMA and has also closed three white soldiers pattern on an 8-hour timeframe, which suggests odds of the bullish trend.

Yesterday on Tuesday, the ETH/USD pair had exhibited slight bullish momentum on the 4-hour timeframe, which leads Ethereum prices to soar over 200 resistance levels. With this, the ETH/USD pair has crossed over 50 periods EMA and has also closed three white soldiers pattern on an 8-hour timeframe, which suggests odds of the bullish trend.

The support level stays around 205, which is extended by the 50 periods EMA on the 4-hour timeframe. While the MACD is also showing a bullish crossover as it has started concluding histograms above 0, demonstrating bullish bias in ETH/USD. 

For now, the ETH/USD has the potential to target the next resistance around 220 and 224. However, on the way, it may also meet an immediate hurdle around the 211 level. Therefore, the idea will be to place a buy stop above 177.16 with a stop loss below 165.16 and take profit at 192.16.


Trading Plan Summary

Buy Stop: 210.78    

Protective Stop: 203.28    

Profit Target: 222.78    

Risk/Reward Ratio: 1.60    

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GBP/USD Violates Upward Channel – Ready for a Sell Limit? 

The GBP/USD currency pair failed to stop its 3-day losing streak and still trading below 1.2390 while representing 0.46% declines on the 4-hour timeframe. Sell-off came after the United Kingdom registered the highest death toll in Europe. The receding expectations of the government aid package also keep the currency pair under pressure. 

The GBP/USD currency pair failed to stop its 3-day losing streak and still trading below 1.2390 while representing 0.46% declines on the 4-hour timeframe. Sell-off came after the United Kingdom registered the highest death toll in Europe. The receding expectations of the government aid package also keep the currency pair under pressure. 

The GBP/USD currency pair failed to stop its 3-day losing streak and still trading below 1.2390 while representing 0.46% declines on the 4-hour timeframe. Sell-off came after the United Kingdom registered the highest death toll in Europe. The receding expectations of the government aid package also keep the currency pair under pressure. 

Moreover, the broad-based US dollar recovery rally weighed on the cable pair. At the press time, the GBP/USD currency pair is currently trading at 1.2435 and consolidates in the range between the 1.2425 – 1.2450. However, traders are cautious about placing any strong positions as they are keenly awaiting for the upcoming final reading of April month UK Constriction PMI.

As per the latest report, the UK reported the highest death toll in Europe by rose above Italy’s 29,315 figures with 29,427. As in result, the Tory government get pressurized and could face additional criticism. As we know, the UK government is already criticized massively about the shortage of medical supplies, falling below testing targets, and a lack of clear guidelines for lockdown exit as well.


On the technical front, the GBP/USD pair has violated the upward channel on the 4-hour timeframe. The channel was supporting the pair around 1.2427 level, which Cable violated via closing a bearish engulfing candle. At the same time, the 50 EMA also extends resistance around 1.2425 area, and below this, the pair has the potential to drop until the next target level of 1.2318 level and even below this until 1.2246. Considering this, we should wait for a slight retracement in Sterling, and it’s worth placing a sell limited instead of entering a sell trade right away. 

Entry Price: Sell Limit at 1.2418       

Take Profit 1.2318    

Stop Loss 1.2498

Risk/Reward 1.25

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$600/+$1000

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$‭‭60/+$100

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USD/JPY Breakout of Symmetric Triangle – Brace for Sell Position! 

The USD/JPY currency pair failed to stop its 4th-consecutive session losing streak and dropped to fresh seven-week lows, around the 106.20 regions on Wednesday as the US dollar still depressed against its Japanese counterpart. The intensifying tension of the US-China war boosted the Japanese yen safe-haven demand, which eventually keeps the currency pair under pressure. 

The USD/JPY currency pair failed to stop its 4th-consecutive session losing streak and dropped to fresh seven-week lows, around the 106.20 regions on Wednesday as the US dollar still depressed against its Japanese counterpart. The intensifying tension of the US-China war boosted the Japanese yen safe-haven demand, which eventually keeps the currency pair under pressure. 

The USD/JPY currency pair failed to stop its 4th-consecutive session losing streak and dropped to fresh seven-week lows, around the 106.20 regions on Wednesday as the US dollar still depressed against its Japanese counterpart. The intensifying tension of the US-China war boosted the Japanese yen safe-haven demand, which eventually keeps the currency pair under pressure. 

At this moment, the USD/JPY currency pair is currently trading at 106.31 and consolidates in the range between the 106.22 – 106.64. However, the currency pair failed to cheer the positive news about the re-opening of economies as traders awaited Chinese reaction to the US allegations.

Despite the fresh, positive report that most of the nations are set to re-starting their economies, investors are still cautious due to the intensifying fears of the second flow of a rise in the virus infections and worsening US-China relationships. 

US President Donald Trump gave warning about imposing a fresh tariff on Chinese goods in toke revenge on the mishandling of the virus outbreak at the early stage. As in result, the Japanese yen continues to taking bids.


Technically, the USD/JPY pair has violated the symmetric triangle pattern, which was supporting the pair around 106.530. Violation of this candle may drive further selling in the pair until the next support area of 106.027, while resistance now continues to stay at 106.530. The MACD has started forming bearish histograms below 0, which is supporting selling bias in the USD/JPY pair. The violation of a symmetric triangle pattern can trigger further selling, so we have opened a selling trades in USD/JPY. 

Entry Price: Sell at 106.27   

Take Profit 105.77    

Stop Loss 106.77    

Risk/Reward 1.00

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$500/+$500

Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$‭‭50/+$50

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Daily F.X. Analysis, May 06 – Top Trade Setups In Forex – Eyes on Services PMI Figures! 

The U.S. dollar was also supported by the re-opening of economies by many countries, including several states of the U.S., which resulted in the risk-on sentiment in the market. Meanwhile, the announcement Trump made against China about imposing tariffs in case China fails to meet the condition of buying U.S. goods worth 200$. On Wednesday

The U.S. dollar was also supported by the re-opening of economies by many countries, including several states of the U.S., which resulted in the risk-on sentiment in the market. Meanwhile, the announcement Trump made against China about imposing tariffs in case China fails to meet the condition of buying U.S. goods worth 200$. On Wednesday

The U.S. dollar was also supported by the re-opening of economies by many countries, including several states of the U.S., which resulted in the risk-on sentiment in the market. Meanwhile, the announcement Trump made against China about imposing tariffs in case China fails to meet the condition of buying U.S. goods worth 200$. On Wednesday

Economic Events to Watch Today

 

 

EUR/USD – Daily Analysis

Today in the early Asian session, the EUR/USD currency pair struggling to break a bearish channel around 1.09 after the registered biggest daily drop by 0.67% to 1.0899 level in over a month on Monday due to broad-based U.S. dollar strength.

At 11:45 GMT, the French Government Budget Balance by the French Treasury Agency was released, which showed a deficit of 52.5B. At 12:00 GMT, the Spanish Unemployment Change fell short of expectations of 500K and showed that during April, 282.9K people were jobless. At 14:00 GMT, the Producer Price Index for March showed a decline of 1.5% against the expected decline by 1.3%.

The Factory Orders dropped to a record of 10.3% during the month of March against the forecasted 9.7% decline. However, in contrast to the economic data, the U.S. Dollar Index remained strong during Monday when it gained about 0.4% and it to 99.59 level, which is the highest since Thursday. The key factor will be the NFP data on Friday this week, and investors will be looking forward to it.

U.S. dollar was also supported by the re-opening of economies by many countries, including several states of the U.S., which resulted in the risk-on sentiment in the market. Meanwhile, the announcement Trump made against China about imposing tariffs in case China fails to meet the condition of buying U.S. goods worth $200.

The renewed fears of a trade war between China & the U.S. also helped the greenback to gain traction against its rival currency EUR, and hence, the EUR/USD pair declined on Tuesday. Strong U.S. dollar amid better than expected economic data along with the weak EUR due to German court ruling on Tuesday caused EUR/USD pair to drop to 1.08257 level.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.0927
  • R2 1.0921
  • R1 1.0912

Pivot Point 1.0906

  • S1 1.0896
  • S2 1.0891
  • S3 1.0881

EUR/USD– Trading Tips

The EUR/USD price trading slightly bearish falling to 1.0837 level after violating the upward trendline at 1.0889. On the 4 hour chart, the EUR/USD has formed a strong bearish engulfing candle, which is proposing selling bias among traders. Typically such a pattern reveals that buyers are weakened, and sellers may control the market. On the downside, the EUR/USD may encounter next support around 1.0835 level and violation of which can open further opportunity for selling until 1.07600 level. 

GBP/USD – Daily Analysis

The GBP/USD is currently trading at 1.2428 and consolidates in the range between the 1.2410 – 1.2440. However, the traders are cautious about placing any position due to mixed market sentiment ahead of the U.S. Advance Nonfarm Payroll data, which is coming out during the New York session today. 

Furthermore, the Bank of England will hold its official monetary policy meeting in the coming Thursday this week, and investors will be waiting for it. The BoE is expected to keep its interest rates unchanged at 0.10%. However, the speech and briefing will be new to Pound traders.

The pair GBP/USD roughly made a move on Tuesday and rose about only 0.05%. However, Cable has the potential to move in an upward direction and give a strong performance in the coming months. The U.K. & the U.S. talks will take effect from today over the matter of post-Brexit trade deal with E.U. It should be noted that this deal could help economies to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

On Tuesday, the International Trade Secretary Liz Truss started the trade talks via video conference with the U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer. Pound traders will keep an eye on the talks for further investment.

The drop of GBP/USD pair in the absence of any macroeconomic data and news from Great Britain was caused by the strength of the U.S. dollar across the board. Despite the poor Factory Orders data from the U.S. on Monday, the U.S. Dollar Index rose about 0.4% and remained strong against its rival currencies.

Daily Support and Resistance

  • R3 1.2597
  • R2 1.255
  • R1 1.2497

Pivot Point 1.2451

  • S1 1.2398
  • S2 1.2352
  • S3 1.2299

GBP/USD– Trading Tip

On Wednesday, the GBPUSD pair unchanged and holding mostly above 1.2435, testing a triple bottom pattern around 1.2425. The recent Doji pattern on GBP/USD pair is suggesting chances of bullish correction over 1.2425 support level. This may lead the GBP/USD prices towards 1.2515 level. On the lower side, the violation of 1.2420 support can lead the Sterling prices towards the next target level of 1.2316. Overall, the trading bias of GBP/USD is neutral right now, but the violation of 1.2420 can drive selling until the next support level of 1.2345 and 1.2310 level today. 

USD/JPY – Daily Analysis

The USD/JPY currency pair finally broke out of trading ranges to trade at the 106.530marksk and recovered almost 25 pips from the initials low. The risk-on market sentiment is keeping the Japanese yen under pressure and provided support to the pair. On the other hand, the broad-based U.S. dollar weakness kept a lid on any gains in the currency pair. 

The USD/JPY is trading at 106.35 and is consolidating in the range between the 106 – 106.80. However, traders are cautious about placing any strong position ahead of the fresh catalyst. The reason behind the recovery of the risk sentiment is the sign of easing lockdowns, which provided a positive mood around the equity markets. As in result, the Japanese yen became weaker in the wake of decrease safe-haven demand and seen as a key factor behind the pair’s modest uptick.

Moreover, a drop in the rate of virus-led fatalities has also helped in risk recovery sentiment. At the USD front, the U.S. dollar lost its bullish traction and struggled to gain any follow-through traction on Tuesday. The weak U.S. dollar was considered as a barrier to restrict currency pair’s gains at least for now.

Anyhow, the currency pair stopped its 2-day decline streak, and now it will be interesting to see if the buyers can maintain the move due to the concerns about a US-China spat about the origin of the coronavirus.

Looking forward, the market traders will now keep their eyes on the U.S. economic docket, which will release the ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI. This coming data will likely influence the USD price moves and produce some short-term trading opportunities.

Daily Support and Resistance    

  • R3 107.36
  • R2 107.14
  • R1 106.86

Pivot Point 106.64

  • S1 106.37
  • S2 106.14
  • S3 105.87

USD/JPY – Trading Tips

The technical side of USD/JPY has turned bearish as the pair continues to trade bearish after violating the symmetric triangle support level of 106.700. As we can see in the 4-hour chart above, the USD/JPY pair has crossed below the symmetric triangle, which is now extending resistance around 106.650. The 50 M.A. is also keeping pressure on the pair around the same level of 107.050. Below this level, we may see a selling trend in the USD/JPY pair until the next target levels of 106

All the best for today! 

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Gold Symmetric Triangle Pattern – Who’s Up for Choppy Trading?  

Gold prices continue to move in a sideways trading range of 1,710 – 1,690, while the recently formed symmetric triangle pattern is stretching the trading range. The fresh trading range is likely to provide selling below 1,700 and buying above 1,680. The gold prices are exhibiting mixed bias in the wake of mixed risk sentiment as many nations have also joined the United States in this blame-game to China because of the increased number of deaths and the global economic slowdown, both caused by the coronavirus pandemic. 

Gold prices continue to move in a sideways trading range of 1,710 – 1,690, while the recently formed symmetric triangle pattern is stretching the trading range. The fresh trading range is likely to provide selling below 1,700 and buying above 1,680. The gold prices are exhibiting mixed bias in the wake of mixed risk sentiment as many nations have also joined the United States in this blame-game to China because of the increased number of deaths and the global economic slowdown, both caused by the coronavirus pandemic. 

Gold prices continue to move in a sideways trading range of 1,710 – 1,690, while the recently formed symmetric triangle pattern is stretching the trading range. The fresh trading range is likely to provide selling below 1,700 and buying above 1,680. The gold prices are exhibiting mixed bias in the wake of mixed risk sentiment as many nations have also joined the United States in this blame-game to China because of the increased number of deaths and the global economic slowdown, both caused by the coronavirus pandemic. 

Britain has asked that China would have to answer about the information it shared about the outbreak. The US is formulating measures to hold China responsible for the damage caused by the pandemic. The measures would probably be the sanctions, new trade policies, and cancelation of US debt obligations.

On the other hand, on Sunda,y the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, said that there was enormous evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic was originated in the Chinese Wuhan laboratory. All of the above news indicates the need for safe-haven and hence, gold surges above $1713 on Monday. Coronavirus has infected almost 3.5M people across the globe, and governments & central banks all over the world have announced considerable monetary and fiscal measures to reduce the economic damage.

On the macroeconomic data side, at 19:00 GMT, the Factory orders of the United States showed a decline of 10.3% in the month of March, which was previously expected to be declined by 9.2%. This weakened the US dollar across the board and added in the upward movement of gold prices.


On the technical front, gold has crossed below 50 periods EMA which is providing resistance around 1,701 level. Recent close of bearish engulfing on the 4-hour timeframe suggesting investor’s bias towards selling. On the higher side, a downward trendline may also extend resistance around 1,705, and below this level, we may see selling until 1,690 and 1,683 level today. 

  • Entry Price: Sell at 1695.83    
  • Take Profit 1683.83
  • Stop Loss 1705.83    

Risk/Reward 1.20

  • Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = -$1000‬‬/ +$1200‬
  • Profit & Loss Per Micro Lot = -$‭‭100/+$120
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U.S. Session Trade Setup – Crude Oil on Bullish Run Amid Upward Channel

The U.S. WTI crude oil futures continue to advance at $24.39 a barrel in the wake of optimization around the market sentiment and weaker U.S. dollar. Besides this, the latest report about the slowdown in inventories at Cushing since mid-March also continues to support crude oil prices.

The U.S. WTI crude oil futures continue to advance at $24.39 a barrel in the wake of optimization around the market sentiment and weaker U.S. dollar. Besides this, the latest report about the slowdown in inventories at Cushing since mid-March also continues to support crude oil prices.

The U.S. WTI crude oil futures continue to advance at $24.39 a barrel in the wake of optimization around the market sentiment and weaker U.S. dollar. Besides this, the latest report about the slowdown in inventories at Cushing since mid-March also continues to support crude oil prices.

The reason for the uptick in crude oil prices could also be attributed to the U.S. dollar weakness. The U.S. dollar is losing its bullish traction and struggling to gain any follow-through traction. Whereas, the U.S. dollar index stalled its moderate bounce just above 99.50 to now trade moderately lower at 99.40.

The start of the OPEC+ production cut by 9.7 million barrels a day also boosted the oil prices. Looking forward, the oil traders will keep their eyes on the weekly release of private inventory data from the American Petroleum Institute (API), which is scheduled to release at 20:30 GMT. The industry stockpile for the week ended on May 1 will likely follow the tracks of the previous reduction to 9.978 million barrels into the inventories.


Crude oil has made a strong bullish recovery, as it has violated the resistance level of 21.82 level. Above 21.82, we may see oil prices soaring further higher until 25.02 level. For now, support holds around 21.85, but the bullish bias remains strong as the RSI is also heading north and may also lead oil prices on the upper side.

WTI Crude Oil – Trade Setup