UFXBank Daily News: The Euro and GBP weaken against the USD

Posted by admin on October 18, 2011 under forex market | Be the First to Comment

USD Dollar (USD) – In forex trading,  the US Dollar rose against the major currencies as global stocks and commodities remain lower after Germany’s declaration about Europe’s debt crisis, which stated that there’s no quick fix to the crisis. This led investors to prefer the US Dollar as a safe haven investment. Wall Street closed negative as the NASDAQ decreased by 1.98% and the Dow Jones by 2.13% respectively. Crude oil weakened by 0.5%, closing at $86.38 a barrel. Gold (XAU) declined by 0.52%, finishing at $1671.83 an ounce. Today, the PPI is expected to strengthen from 0.0% to 0.2%. TIC Long Term Purchases are expected to rise from 9.5B to 27.8B and the Federal Chairman Bernanke is expected to speak.

Euro (EUR) – The Euro weakened against the US Dollar as Germany signaled that Europe may take longer to contain its sovereign debt crisis. This put on hold investments into higher yielding assets. The EUR/USD’s momentum became bearish after breaking the 1.3850 level, the next support level on the one hour chart is located at the 1.3700 level. The RSI indicator is trading within the negative range, which supports a downtrend. Overall, the EUR/USD traded with a low of 1.3724 and with a high of 1.3914. Today, the German ZEW Economic Sentiment is expected to be -44.8 vs. -43.3 previously and the ZEW Economic Sentiment is at -45.1 vs.-44.6 previously.

EUR/USD –  Last: 1.3773

Resistance 1.3800 1.3835 1.3900
Support 1.3725 1.3685 1.3590

British Pound (GBP) – The British Pound weakened versus the US Dollar following Germany’s comments about Europe’s sovereign debt crisis. The GBP\USD’s trend has been halted and if the pair breaks up at the1.5800 level, the Pound will be bullish again. Overall, the GBP/USD traded with a low of 1.5731 and with a high of 1.5847. Today, the CPI is expected to rise from 4.5% to 4.9% and the Core CPI is expected to be at 3.2% vs. 3.1% previously. The BOE Governor King is expected to speak.

GBP/USD – Last: 1.5803

Resistance 1.5820 1.5855
Support 1.5735 1.5665 1.5540

Japanese Yen (JPY) – The Yen rallied against the major currencies as risk appetite remains low, which led investors to stick with the Yen as a refuge currency. The USD/JPY still remains within the 76.50 – 77.50 level and as long as the pair remains between these levels the trend continues to be unclear. Overall, the USD/JPY traded with a low of 76.61 and with a high of 77.45. No economic data is expected today.

USD/JPY-Last: 76.81

Resistance 77.00 77.20 77.40
Support 76.60 76.40

 

Canadian dollar (CAD) – The Canadian Dollar weakened versus the US Dollar on declines in stocks and Crude Oil, which caused the US currency to be more attractive as a refuge currency. As long as the pair is trading above the 1.0200 level the US Dollar continues to be the favorite. The Moving Average Indicator on the one hour chart supports a bullish trend as well. The next resistance level on the one hour chart is located at the 1.0280 level. Overall, the USD/CAD traded with a low of 1.0043 and with a high of 1.0239. No economic data is expected today.

USD/CAD – Last: 1.0216

Resistance 1.0240 1.0275 1.0330
Support 1.0180 1.0130 1.0050
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UFXBank Daily News: The Euro rallies against the USD and JPY

Posted by admin on October 17, 2011 under forex market | Be the First to Comment

USD Dollar (USD) – In forex trading, the US Dollar weakened versus most majors as investors shifted away from safe haven currencies into higher yielding assets. Stronger than expected Retail Sales (1.1% vs 0.5%) and increased speculation on the resolution of the European debt crisis spurred investors towards riskier assets. Wall Street gained strongly as the NASDAQ rose by 1.82% and the Dow Jones gained by 1.45%, posting the best weekly performance since July 2009. Crude Oil bounced by 3.62% and closed at $87.28 a barrel. Gold (XAU) gained by 0.76%, closing at $1,680.70 an ounce. Today, the Empire State Manufacturing Index is expected at -3.9 versus -8.8 previously and Industrial Production is expected unchanged at 0.2%.

Euro (EUR) – The Euro rallied versus the US Dollar and the Japanese Yen, as expectations regarding the possibility of solving the European debt crisis rose. The G20 meeting over the weekend urged the Eurozone to finalize the aid plan to recapitalize its banks and end the Greek Debt crisis within a week. The EUR/USD rallied for the past 2 weeks but it is facing major resistance levels near 1.40. Overall, the EUR/USD traded with a low of 1.3722 and with a high of 1.3893. No economic data is expected today.

EUR/USD – Last: 1.3840

Resistance 1.3900 1.4000 1.4050
Support 1.3825 1.3750 1.3715

British Pound (GBP) – The British Pound rose versus the US Dollar following optimism regarding the European debt crisis. The trend for the pair will remain bullish if it maintains its support level of 1.57, but if the pair breaks that support it may resume its downtrend. Overall, the GBP/USD traded with a low of 1.5720 and with a high of 1.5851. No economic data is expected today.

GBP/USD – Last: 1.5790

Resistance 1.5850 1.5900 1.5950
Support 1.5770 1.5720 1.5660

Japanese Yen (JPY) – The Yen declined versus the US Dollar and other majors as investors turned towards higher yielding assets over expectations that the European debt crisis is close to a solution. Technically, the USD/JPY is trading within a narrow range between 77.50 and 76 with no clear trend. No economic data is expected today.

USD/JPY – Last: 77.17

Resistance 77.50 77.80 78.00
Support 76.80 76.10

 

Canadian Dollar (CAD) The Canadian Dollar gained versus the US Dollar as commodity-linked currencies rallied after stronger than expected retail sales in the US and more signs of global growth. The USD/CAD is on a strong decline and is near oversold conditions according to the 4 hour RSI. Today, Foreign Securities Purchases is expected at 9.23B versus 11.78B previously. The Bank of Canada will release its quarterly Business Outlook Survey.

USD/CAD – Last: 1.0097

Resistance 1.0125 1.0155 1.0225
Support 1.0080 1.0050 1.0000
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UFXBank Daily News: Crude Oil climbs to $85.40, Gold jumps to $1.675

Posted by admin on October 11, 2011 under forex market | Be the First to Comment

USD Dollar (USD) – In forex trading, the US Dollar fell versus most of the major’s counterparts as global stocks advanced, sapping demand for the Greenback as a haven currency, causing investors to prefer higher yielding assets. Wall Street closed positive as the NASDAQ advanced by 3.50% and the Dow Jones rose by 2.97% on optimism that Europe will address its debt crisis and after improvement in American economic data. Crude oil climbed to the highest level in two weeks by 2.80% and closed at $85.40 a barrel due to signs that demand will increase. Gold (XAU) jumped by 2.38%, closing at $1,675 an ounce. No economic data is expected today.

Euro (EUR) – The Euro strengthened the most in more than a year versus the US Dollar after French and German leaders pledged to deliver a plan to support banks and repeated a commitment to keep Greece in the single-currency bloc. The leaders promised that they will deliver a plan to recapitalize the region’s banks and address the Greek crisis by the 3rd of November. After the announcement, optimism rose in the market. Therefore the Euro stayed higher even as a report showed European investor confidence fell to the lowest in more than two years. Trading below the resistance level of 1.3700 will keep the momentum of the pair negative, but if the pair breaks above this resistance level, it may reach the 1.4060 level again. Overall, the EUR/USD traded with a low of 1.3377 and with a high of 1.3697. Today, the ECB President, Trichet is expected to speak.

EUR/USD – Last: 1.3630

Resistance 1.3700 1.3780 1.3850
Support 1.3600 1.3520 1.3450

British Pound (GBP) – The British Pound gained versus the US Dollar after German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicholas Sarkozy’s announcement that they will deliver a plan to recapitalize the region’s banks and address the Greek crisis. The trend for the pair remains bearish if it maintains its resistance level of 1.5730, but if the pair breaks that resistance level it may reach the 1.5950 level again. Overall, the GBP/USD traded with a low of 1.5422 and with a high of 1.5645. Today, Manufacturing Production is expected to decline by -0.10% vs. 0.10% previously.

GBP/USD – Last: 1.5630

Resistance 1.5670 1.5730 1.5780
Support 1.5580 1.5550 1.5500

Japanese Yen (JPY) – The Yen strengthened versus the US Dollar and most majors due to positive economic data.  The Current Account came out better than the expected 0.65T vs. the 0.51T forecast. Technically, the USD/JPY is trading within a narrow range with no clear long term trend. If the pair breaks below the 76.00 level, the trend will continue downwards. Tomorrow, Core Machinery Orders are expected to grow by 4.5% vs. -8.2% previously.

USD/JPY – Last: 76.60

Resistance 77.00 77.20 77.80
Support 76.60 76.30 76.00

 

Canadian Dollar (CAD) The Canadian Dollar strengthened against its US counterpart as stocks and commodities, such as crude oil, advanced on speculation that debt concern in Europe may ease, making higher-yielding currencies more attractive. The trend for the pair is bearish, if the pair maintains its resistance level of 1.0330. Today, Housing Starts are expected to grow by 187k vs. 185k previously.  

USD/CAD – Last: 1.0290

Resistance 1.0330 1.0400 1.0450
Support 1.0280 1.0230 1.0180
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