UFXBank Daily News: Oil increases to $91.64 a barrel, Gold rises to $1,652 an ounce

Posted by admin on October 25, 2011 under forex market | Be the First to Comment

USD Dollar (USD) – In forex trading, the US Dollar continued weakening versus all other major currencies as stocks and Commodities made advances following better than expected corporate earnings. Investors wait for the unveiling of the plan by European leaders to contain the debt crisis. Comments regarding progress made over the weekend summit helped stocks and higher yielding currencies keep their bullish momentum. Wall Street finished higher with the NASDAQ gaining by 2.35% and the Dow Jones by 0.89%. Crude oil gained by 0.41% and closed at $91.64 a barrel. Gold (XAU) gained slightly closing at $1,652 an ounce. Today, the CB Consumer Confidence is expected to be higher at 46.1.

Euro (EUR) – The Euro gained slightly versus the Dollar following positive comments from European leaders, saying there was substantial progress over the weekend summit. The efforts to resolve the European debt crisis fueled the market with optimism, which helped push up stocks and higher yielding currencies. Industrial New Orders came out stronger with 1.9% versus the 0.1% expected. The momentum of the EUR/USD is still bullish, facing resistance at the 1.3950 level, if this resistance will be breached the pair could rally strongly. The support level according to the daily chart is located at the 1.3670 level. Overall, the EUR/USD traded with a low of 1.3821 and with a high of 1.3953. Today, the Gfk German Consumer Climate is expected at 5.1.

EUR/USD – Last: 1.3910

Resistance 1.3950 1.4000 1.4100
Support 1.3890 1.3820 1.3800

British Pound (GBP) – The British Pound gained versus the US Dollar as demand for higher yielding assets rose following optimism regarding the European debt crisis and better than expected company earnings released in the US. The trend for the pair remains bullish if it maintains its support level of 1.5900, but if the pair breaks that support it may reach the 1.5430 level again. Overall, the GBP/USD traded with a low of 1.5899 and a high of 1.6007. Today, the Current Account is expected to show a deficit of -9.7B.

GBP/USD – Last: 1.5985

Resistance 1.6005 1.6060 1.6100
Support 1.5955 1.5900 1.5850

Japanese Yen (JPY) – The Yen continued gaining versus the US Dollar and weakening versus the other major currencies. Stronger demand for higher yielding assets followed better than expected earnings from companies and lowered demand for refuge currencies, like the Yen. The Trade Balance was better than expected due to a rise in exports, which pushed the Yen to its record high versus the Dollar. Technically, the USD/JPY is trading within a narrow range with no clear long term trend, but there are signs of narrowing down. The pair tried breaking below its support level of 76.00, but failed to remain below it. Today no major economic data is expected to come out from Japan.

USD/JPY – Last: 76.10

Resistance 77.00 77.20 77.80
Support 76.60 76.30 76.00

 

Canadian Dollar (CAD) Canada’s Dollar rose versus the US Dollar as demand for higher yielding assets continues to grow over optimism in the market regarding upcoming solutions for the European debt crisis. Expansion in Chinese Manufacturing PMI helped the high yielding Canadian Dollar reach its highest level in a month, nearing equality with the Greenback. The trend for the pair remains bearish with a strong resistance level of 1.0250, according to the daily chart. The pair may start retracing, near the support level at 1.0010. Today, the BOC will release its interest rate decision which is expected to be unchanged at 1%.

USD/CAD – Last: 1.0030

Resistance 1.0100 1.0155 1.0200
Support 1.0010 0.9950 0.9910
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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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