POUND STERLING ANALYSIS - Sterling in focus ahead of lower anticipated UK inflation – BoE up Next - OANDA:GBPUSD falls back into prior trading range as USD maintains bid STERLING IN FOCUS AHEAD OF LOWER ANTICIPATED UK INFLATION – BOE UP NEXT UK inflation, expected to drop before the Bank of England's monetary policy update, is crucial for achieving the...
US DOLLAR FORECAST – OANDA:GBPUSD - U.S. dollar displays rangebound behavior ahead of high-impact events on Friday - US PCE data and Powell’s speech on Friday will be key for markets - Thinner liquidity conditions are expected later in the week because of a bank holiday The U.S. dollar, as measured by the DXY index, moved within a narrow range on Tuesday,...
GBPUSD mounted a moderate comeback on Wednesday, bouncing off support in the 1.2430 region. If the pair extends its rebound in the coming trading days, resistance awaits at 1.2525, followed by 1.2575 near the 200-day simple moving average. On continued strength, the next key level to watch is 1.2645. Alternatively, if sellers return and trigger a market selloff,...
GBPUSD sold off this week, slipping below a technical floor at 1.2430 and hitting its lowest point since November. With bearish momentum prevailing, there's potential for accelerated losses in the short term, possibly prompting a revisit of 1.2320 – a major Fibonacci support level. Prices may bottom out in this area before reversing higher; but in the case of a...
OANDA:GBPUSD ANALYSIS AND CHARTS - GBPUSD edged back into the green Tuesday - The UK’s March PMI saw upward revision, signaling the first growth in twenty months The British Pound slightly rebounded against the US Dollar on Monday due to unexpected strength in domestic manufacturing. However, the Pound remains below last week's trading range against the...
During the Asian session on Monday (April 22), spot gold had a gap and opened lower, falling to a low of $2,370/ounce as of press time. Gold is mainly under pressure because tensions around Israel and Iran appear to have cooled, which has eased risk aversion, thus putting pressure on gold prices. On April 19 local time, Israeli Army Radio said Israeli security...
OANDA:XAUUSD have fallen sharply from recent highs due to the impact of reduced geopolitical risks and a stronger US Dollar. Federal Reserve officials, including Chairman Powell, have maintained a hawkish stance on interest rates, which has weighed on gold prices. Sentiment has changed as expectations for a Fed rate cut were revised to a potentially longer than...
OANDA:XAUUSD stabilized after hitting a more than two-week low as concerns about escalating tensions in the Middle East subsided, while investors await key economic data to further clarify the timing of US interest rate cuts. America. Israel stepped up its attacks on the Gaza Strip, its worst shelling in weeks, but fears of a wider conflict eased after Iran...
The US Dollar Index is entering accumulation and recovering after 2 days of decline, making gold priced in US Dollars less attractive thanks to direct correlation. The near-term appeal of the precious metal remains weak as tensions in the Middle East ease and safe-haven demand weakens. The gold market has been less affected by the escalating conflict in the...
US GDP data for the first quarter of 2024 was lower than expected, increasing speculation that the Federal Reserve may reduce borrowing costs. However, inflation has risen sharply over the same period, which will delay the Fed's interest rate cuts. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis reported on Thursday that U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) grew 1.6%...
At the latest policy meeting, the ECB decided to keep interest rates unchanged but left no doubt about its intention to move to more easing. The guidance prompted traders to increase bets that the organization led by Christine Lagarde will launch an easing campaign at the next monetary policy meeting in June. The prospect of the ECB being ahead of the Fed on...
BULLISH US DOLLAR FORECAST OANDA:EURUSD - The mighty dollar is back as CPI data impacts policy paths - EURUSD at risk after the ECB laid out the conditions for lowering rates THE MIGHTY DOLLAR IS BACK AS CPI DATA IMPACTS POLICY PATHS The US dollar is back in the FX market following strong CPI data, leading to a reevaluation of the world's reserve...
OANDA:EURUSD NEWS AND ANALYSIS - ECB officials eye June meeting for first rate cut, SNB delivers a surprise cut - Dollar drop appears short-lived as EUR/USD heeds resistance ECB OFFICIALS EYE JUNE MEETING FOR FIRST RATE CUT, SNB DELIVERS A SURPRISE CUT Despite the EU and US having different growth prospects, the ECB remains cautious about cutting rates....
After enduring notable losses last week, EURUSD steadied and mounted a modest comeback over the past few days, rebounding off the psychological 1.0600 level and pushing past the 1.0650 mark. If the pair continues to recover in the coming days, resistance is expected at 1.0695 and 1.0725 thereafter. On further strength, all eyes will be on 1.0820. Conversely,...
EURO ( OANDA:EURUSD ) ANALYSIS - Flash PMI data provides unflattering US outlook, Europe improves - EURUSD rises after US PMI shock FLASH PMI DATA PROVIDES UNFLATTERING US OUTLOOK, EUROPE IMPROVES German and EU manufacturing remains depressed but encouraging rises in flash services PMI results suggest improvement in Europe. UK manufacturing slumped well...
After steep losses in recent days, EURUSD stabilized and rebounded off the psychological 1.0600 level on Wednesday, pushing past the 1.0650 mark. If the pair manages to build upon its recovery in the days ahead, resistance lies at 1.0695, followed by 1.0725. On further strength, the focus will be on 1.0820. On the other hand, if sellers return and regain control...
OANDA:EURUSD FORECAST - TECHNICAL ANALYSIS EUR/USD jumped on Wednesday, with bulls seemingly determined to challenge trendline resistance at 1.0950 after the FOMC announcement. In the event of a retest, sellers will need to fend off the advance; otherwise, there will be minimal obstacles to a rally towards 1.0970, a key Fibonacci level. Alternatively, if upside...
Earlier in the week, USDJPY surged to multi-decade highs around 154.80 before retracing slightly from those lofty levels as the weekend approached. If the downward reversal gains traction in the upcoming trading sessions, support looms at 153.20 and 152.00 thereafter, with 150.80 possibly becoming a focal point if these price thresholds are breached. On the flip...