AUD/USD slightly retreats, settling near 0.6575 on Friday. RBA reiterates its hawkish stance, contributing to a buoyant AUD. Investors digest Chinese inflation reported during the European session. The AUD/USD pair witnessed a minor setback at 0.6575 during Friday’s session, a modest descent of 0.30%. That being said, the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) unwavering hawkish…
Forex Trading Glossary – L LagThe number of bars that an indicator trails the current price. For example, a moving average will peak by a number of periods after the market price peaks. This period is generally half the length of the moving average. LeadThe number of bars that an indictor designed to change…
The Japanese Yen pulls back from six-month highs due to slowing unwinding of carry trades. The downside of the JPY could be limited due to increasing odds of further rate hikes by the BoJ. The US Dollar faces challenges from rising expectations of a 50-basis point rate cut by the Fed in September. The Japanese…
EUR/USD gains traction around 1.0915 in Monday’s early Asian session. The weaker-than-expected US Nonfarm Payrolls have undermined the US Dollar (USD). Stubborn inflation in the Eurozone raised doubts over market expectations for more ECB rate cuts in 2024. The EUR/USD pair extends the rally near 1.0915 during the early Asian session on Monday. The uptick…
Despite the predominantly bearish trend, NZD/USD exhibits signs of a mild rebound. Key resistance is noted at 0.5980, with a substantial support level observed around 0.5760. Daily RSI fluctuates under the 50-mark, indicating lasting bearish sentiment, but a recent recovery above 40 shows traces of bullish momentum. The NZD/USD pair, while majorly sticking to its…
GBP/USD rallies from daily low of 1.2707 to trade above the 1.2800 mark. Key resistance levels reclaimed: 50-DMA at 1.2787 and 1.2800 mark; next targets are 1.2860, 1.2900, and 1.2950. If GBP/USD falls below 1.2800, it may range between 1.2800 and 1.2700, with further support at 100-DMA (1.2683). The Pound Sterling rallied sharply against the…
GBP/USD consolidates between 1.2800 and 1.2890 amid uncertain Fed and BoE decisions. RSI remains flat, indicating a balanced market with no clear trend. Key support levels are at 1.2778 and 1.2750, with resistance at 1.2888 and 1.2900. The Pound Sterling registers minuscule gains during the North American session as traders brace for the US Federal…
The Japanese Yen holds ground, possibly due to verbal intervention by Japanese authorities. Japan’s Masato Kanda said he would intervene around the clock if necessary. The US Dollar edges higher as Fed officials keep delaying the timing of the first interest rate cut in 2024. The Japanese Yen (JPY) holds its position, possibly due to verbal…
Kiwi tallies a three-day losing streak, end the week on a negative note with the pair stabilizing at 0.6115. NZD/USD outlook continues to skew bearish as bulls fail to maintain upward traction. Bucking the bearish trend, a break above 0.6150, the position of the 20-day SMA, is vital. On Friday, the NZD/USD extended its losing streak…
USD/JPY edges up slightly despite falling US Treasury yields. Technical outlook: Buyers in control, targeting 157.00 and potentially April’s high of 158.44. Downside risks are seen below 156.00, followed by 155.72 and further targets at 154.00 and 153.35/40. The USD/JPY recovered some ground during the North American session yet is virtually unchanged, up by a…