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 USD declines versus most major currencies

Posted by admin on October 24, 2011 under forex market | Be the First to Comment

USD Dollar (USD) – In forex trading, the US Dollar fell versus most major currencies on hopes that the European debt crisis is closer to being resolved. Rumors and headlines currently steer the market as traders try to predict the next step, which will be announced by European leaders. Wall Street finished strongly, with the NASDAQ gaining by 1.49% and the Dow Jones by 2.31%. Crude oil gained by 1.55% and closed at $87.40 a barrel. Gold (XAU) strengthened by 1.44%, closing at $1,635 an ounce. Today no major economic data is expected.

Euro (EUR) – The Euro gained versus the US Dollar on Friday over optimism that European leaders are closer to an agreement on a plan to stop the debt crisis. The momentum of the EUR/USD is still bullish facing resistance at 1.3910. If this resistance is breached the pair could rally strongly. The support level, according the daily chart, is located at the 1.3670 level. Overall, the EUR/USD traded with a low of 1.3703 and with a high of 1.3900. Today, the French and German Manufacturing and Services PMI will be released. Industrial New Orders are expected to rise by 0.1%.

EUR/USD – Last: 1.3850

Resistance 1.3910 1.3980 1.4000
Support 1.3770 1.3720 1.3650

 

British Pound (GBP) – The British Pound rallied versus the US Dollar reaching a 6 week high after the Public Sector Net Borrowing showed a smaller deficit than expected. It came out at 11.4B better than the expected 12.0B. The trend for the pair remains bullish if it maintains its support level of 1.5850, but if the pair breaks that support it may reach the 1.5430 level again. Overall, the GBP/USD traded with a low of 1.5752 and a high of 1.5972. Today, MPC Member Paul Tucker will speak at the European Commission Conference in Brussels.

GBP/USD – Last: 1.5960

Resistance 1.6000 1.6040 1.6080
Support 1.5910 1.5850 1.5800

 

Japanese Yen (JPY) – The Yen reached its strongest level versus the Dollar since 1946 (Post World War 2) as speculation regarding further monetary easing by the Federal Reserve rose. Market participants speculated that the Japanese government will struggle to curtail the currency’s gains. Technically, the USD/JPY is trading within a narrow range with no clear long term trend. The pair attempted to break below the 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: 76.20

Resistance 76.60 77.00 77.20
Support 76.00 75.80  

 

Canadian Dollar (CAD) The Canadian Dollar increased against the Greenback as Commodities rose following positive momentum in the markets bringing increased demand for higher yielding assets. The BOC will announce its interest rate decision tomorrow (Tuesday). The interest rate is expected to remain unchanged at 1% but rumors could affect the currency’s movement. The trend for the pair remains bearish with a strong resistance level of 1.0250, according to the daily chart. No economic data is expected today.

USD/CAD – Last: 1.0055

Resistance 1.0080 1.0150 1.0250
Support 1.0000 0.9950 0.9900
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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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