Posted by admin on August 10, 2011 under forex market | 
USD Dollar (USD) – In forex trading, the US Dollar traded mixed after the Federal Reserve kept the interest rate at 0.25% and for the first time in history, it was said that there are no plans to change the interest rate until June 2013 and no immediate plans to start another monetary program. This announcement caused Wall Street to recover most of the losses incurred since the US credit rate was downgraded by the S&P last week. Wall Street closed positive as the NASDAQ jumped by 5.29% and the Dow Jones rose by 3.98%. Crude oil jumped to $82.40 a barrel after the Federal Reserve meeting last night and Gold (XAU) fell to $1,720 an ounce. Today, the Crude Oil Inventories are expected at 1.50M vs. 1.00M previously.
Euro (EUR) – The Euro rose against the US dollar to almost 1.4400 after the Federal Reserve said the interest rate will remain steady at 0.25% until 2013. The EUR/USD’s momentum is still bearish below the 1.4400 level and the next support level on the daily chart is at 1.4280. Overall, the EUR/USD pair traded with a low of 1.4151 and with a high of 1.4375. Today, the German CPI is expected to remain at 0.40%.
EUR/USD – Last: 1.4334
| Resistance |
1.4370 |
1.4400 |
1.4460 |
| Support |
1.4293 |
1.4269 |
1.4210 |
British Pound (GBP) – The Pound closed unchanged against the US Dollar after the trade balance came out at -8.90B, worse than the expected -8.20B. As long as the GBP/USD pair is trading below the 1.6350 level, the trend of the Pound is bearish. The next support level on the one hour chart is at 1.6220. Overall, the GBP/USD pair traded with a low of 1.6175 and with a high of 1.6410. Today, the BoE Gov King speaks and the BoE Inflation Report is expected.
GBP/USD – Last: 1.6276
| Resistance |
1.6310 |
1.6353 |
1.6390 |
| Support |
1.6260 |
1.6228 |
1.6190 |
Japanese Yen (JPY) –The Yen strengthened against the U.S. Dollar amid concern about a U.S. economic slowdown and the euro-zone’s debt crisis, spurring demand for the Yen. The main trend of the USD/JPY is bearish and as long as the pair is trading below 77.50, the Yen is more attractive and a short position is preferred. Overall, USD/JPY traded with a low of 76.69 and with a high of 77.84. No major economic data is expected today.
USD/JPY-Last: 76.88
| Resistance |
77.12 |
77.40 |
77.84 |
| Support |
76.75 |
76.50 |
76.00 |
Canadian dollar (CAD) – The Canadian dollar rose against the US Dollar and recovered losses after the Federal Reserve meeting, when Crude oil jumped to $82 a barrel. The Housing Starts came out at 205K, which was better than the expected 195K. As long as the pair is trading above 0.9750, a long position is preferred, facing a strong resistance at 0.9850. Overall, USD/CAD traded with a low of 0.9764 and with a high of 1.0009. No major economic data is expected today.
USD/CAD – Last: 0.9826
| Resistance |
0.9900 |
0.9940 |
1.0000 |
| Support |
0.9800 |
0.9770 |
0.9700 |
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Posted by admin on July 27, 2011 under forex market |
USD Dollar (USD) – In forex trading, the dollar slumped against most of the major currencies before the U.S. House of Representatives vote on a plan to cut government spending in exchange for raising the debt ceiling. The CB Consumer Confidence report came out at 59.50, better than the expected 56.00 and New Home Sales came out at 312K, worse than the expected 320K. The Stock Markets in the U.S. closed negative as the Dow Jones fell by 0.73% and the NASDAQ fell by 0.10%. Crude oil rose by 0.4% and closed at $99.15 a barrel. Gold (XAU) advanced by 0.30% and closed at $1,616.80 an ounce. Today, the Core Durable Goods Orders are expected at 0.50% vs. 0.70% previously, and Crude Oil Inventories are expected at -1.30M vs. -3.70M previously.
Euro (EUR) – The Euro rose against the U.S. Dollar and remained around the 1.4500 area. As long as the pair trades above the 1.4480 level, the momentum for the pair is bullish towards the 1.4700 zones. Overall, the EUR/USD traded with a low of 1.4356 and with a high of 1.4535. Today, the German CPI is expected at 0.30% vs. 0.10% previously.
EUR/USD – Last: 1.4505
| Resistance |
1.4535 |
1.4600 |
1.4700 |
| Support |
1.4480 |
1.4440 |
1.4200 |
British Pound (GBP) – The Pound strengthened against the greenback before the debt vote in the U.S. The GDP annual advanced reading showed an expected decline at 0.20%. Further appreciation for the pair is possible if the resistance level of 1.6370 is breached, otherwise we might see some technical adjustment down to 1.6280 zones. Overall, the GBP/USD traded with a low of 1.6265 and with a high of 1.6323. Today, the CBI Industrial Trends Orders are expected at -3.00 vs. 1.00 previously.
GBP/USD – Last: 1.6427
| Resistance |
1.6440 |
1.6500 |
1.6600 |
| Support |
1.6380 |
1.6300 |
1.6170 |
Japanese Yen (JPY) – The U.S. dollar fell against the Yen to the lowest level since the earthquake in Japan last March, as U.S. president Obama addressed the nation on the economy. Trading below the resistance level of 78.00 keeps the trend negative for the pair. Overall, the USD/JPY traded with a low of 77.77 and with a high of 78.68. No economic data is expected today.
USD/JPY-Last: 77.83
| Resistance |
78.00 |
78.20 |
78.45 |
| Support |
77.60 |
77.40 |
77.00 |
Canadian dollar (CAD) – Canada’s dollar appreciated to the highest level since November 2007 as the greenback declined against all of its most-traded counterparts on concern that the U.S. may fail to reach an agreement on raising its debt cap. The pair broke the support level of 0.9440 and held; if the rate remains below this support level, we can see the Canadian Dollar at 0.9350. Overall, the USD/CAD traded with a low of 0.9434 and with a high of 0.9474. Today, no major economic data is expected.
USD/CAD – Last: 0.9436
| Resistance |
0.9450 |
0.9470 |
0.9500 |
| Support |
0.9425 |
0.9400 |
0.9375 |
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Posted by admin on July 25, 2011 under forex market |
USD Dollar (USD) – In forex trading, the dollar was crushed across the board last Friday as optimism among investors grew on an agreement in Europe to deal with the region’s debt crisis, which made riskier assets more attractive. With the opening of the Asian markets last night, the dollar strengthened against the majors. The Stock Markets in the U.S. closed mixed as the Dow Jones fell by 0.34% and the NASDAQ gained 0.86%. Crude oil touched the $100 area, but retraced and closed at $99.87 a barrel, posting a 0.8% advance. Gold (XAU) reached a new high at $1623 per ounce. No economic data is expected today.
Euro (EUR) – The Euro rose against the U.S Dollar and closed at 1.4423 last Friday. With the opening of the Asian markets, the Euro fell by 100 pips to 1.4323 and back to the 1.4400 area. Further appreciation in the pair is possible if the resistance level of 1.4440 is breached, otherwise we might see a technical adjustment downwards towards 1.4280 zones. Overall, the EUR/USD traded with a low of 1.4323 and with a high of 1.4436. Today, no major economic data is expected.
EUR/USD – Last: 1.4381
| Resistance |
1.4440 |
1.4500 |
|
| Support |
1.4320 |
1.4270 |
1.4210 |
British Pound (GBP) – The Pound strengthened against the greenback for a third day on positive developments at the EU Summit, causing the pair to hit a 5 week highs after it finally breached the resistance level of 1.6170. Further appreciation in the pair is possible if the resistance level of 1.6370 is breached, otherwise we might see some technical adjustment downwards to 1.6280 zones. Overall, the GBP/USD traded with a low of 1.6263 and with a high of 1.6343. No economic data is expected today.
GBP/USD – Last: 1.6300
| Resistance |
1.6330 |
1.6375 |
|
| Support |
1.6270 |
1.6200 |
1.6160 |
Japanese Yen (JPY) – The yen advanced against the dollar to its highest level since March as no deal on raising the U.S. debt limit has been reached. Trading below the resistance level of 78.60 keeps the trend negative for the pair. Overall, the USD/JPY traded with a low of 78.11 and with a high of 78.72. No economic data is expected today.
USD/JPY-Last: 78.37
| Resistance |
78.50 |
78.70 |
78.90 |
| Support |
78.20 |
78.00 |
|
Canadian dollar (CAD) – Canada’s dollar rose, touching the strongest level against the greenback in more than three years, as investors took Canada’s statements to mean that the central bank may become more aggressive with interest-rate increases. The pair couldn’t break the support level of 0.9440 and rebounded to the 0.9500 area. Overall, the USD/CAD traded with a low of 0.9476 and with a high of 0.9518. Today, no major economic data is expected.
USD/CAD – Last: 0.9514
| Resistance |
0.9540 |
0.9590 |
|
| Support |
0.9500 |
0.9480 |
0.9420 |
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