AUD/NZD Back Above 1.0707

The Australian versus the New Zealand dollar currency pair seems to have the bulls on its side. But is it really so? Long-term perspective The rally that started from the 0.9991 low extended to as high as 1.0880. This peak acted as a false piercing of the firm 1.0826 resistance level, and as a consequence, the bears took the opportunity to send the price lower. As a result, the next major support, 1.0707, was passed, leading to the piercing of the 1.0631 intermediary … “AUD/NZD Back Above 1.0707”

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Euro Trades Sideways Above 1.17 As Investors Await Fed Decision

The  euro today fell against the  US dollar after hitting highs last seen in  September 2018 yesterday as  the  greenback sold off. The  EUR/USD currency pair was stuck trading in  a  sideways range slightly lower from its opening price driven by  the  non-volatile market environment. The  EUR/USD currency pair today traded at  a  high of … “Euro Trades Sideways Above 1.17 As Investors Await Fed Decision”

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Brazilian Real Weakens Despite Rise in Foreign Direct Investment, Soybean Exports

The Brazilian real is weakening against the US dollar and several other major currency counterparts on Tuesday, despite positive domestic economic data. The real has rebounded since hitting a record low against the greenback in May, but jitters in global financial markets may be hitting the pause button on emerging market currencies. According to central bank data, foreign direct investment increased for the third consecutive month in June to $4.75 billion, … “Brazilian Real Weakens Despite Rise in Foreign Direct Investment, Soybean Exports”

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GBP/USD Passes 1.2818 High and on Its Way to 1.3000

The Great Britain pound versus the United States dollar currency pair continues the movement towards the north. Are the bears anywhere near? Long-term perspective The rejection from the 1.4376 dominant support, which printed the 1.1409 low, extended — in the first run — until the 1.2647 high. After the price retraced to confirm the important level of 1.2092 as support, the bulls were able to print a rally that noted a new higher high — 1.2818 — and also start … “GBP/USD Passes 1.2818 High and on Its Way to 1.3000”

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Chinese Yuan Strengthens on PBoC Easing Reports, Industrial Profits Gains

The Chinese yuan gained against some of its key currency manipulators to kick off the trading week. The yuan is looking to break below the seven mark against the US dollar on news that the central bank is reportedly keeping its monetary stimulus unchanged due to a stronger-than-expected economic recovery. The yuan is also looking to extend its momentum on additional data on Monday. On Friday, Reuters published a report that suggested the People’s … “Chinese Yuan Strengthens on PBoC Easing Reports, Industrial Profits Gains”

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Fed Preview: Warming up to controlling the yield curve, nudging lawmakers, keeping markets happy

The Federal Reserve is set to leave its policy unchanged but may show openness to controlling the yield curve.  Fed Chair Powell may gently call on lawmakers to act as negotiations come to the wire. While stock markets may seem rich, the Fed is unlikely to express concern. “Not even thinking about thinking about raising … “Fed Preview: Warming up to controlling the yield curve, nudging lawmakers, keeping markets happy”

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AUD/USD Above 0.7000. What’s Next?

The Australian dollar versus the United States dollar currency pair conquered the 0.7000 psychological level. But is this truly a bullish victory? Long-term perspective The retracement from the solid support of 0.5516 managed to stabilize above the double resistance area defined by the 0.6306 level and the descending trendline that starts from the 0.7019 high. After this, the bulls headed for their next target, 0.7000, an old but important area, and also a psychological … “AUD/USD Above 0.7000. What’s Next?”

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USD/CHF Tests 0.92 As UBS Warns US Will Label SNB a Currency Manipulator

The Swiss franc is extending its gains against many of its G10 currency competitors to finish the trading week. With the US dollar weakening and global economic uncertainty amid the coronavirus pandemic, investors continue to pour into the franc, much to the chagrin of a central bank doing everything it can to place a cap on its ascent. As the Swiss National Bank (SNB) defends its aggressive foreign exchange interventions to limit the currency’s appreciation, … “USD/CHF Tests 0.92 As UBS Warns US Will Label SNB a Currency Manipulator”

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Euro Trades Sideways Despite Upbeat Euro Area Flash PMI Prints

The  euro today traded sideways against the  US dollar as  the  market sentiment remained subdued despite the  release of  multiple PMI prints from the  euro area by  Markit Economics. The  EUR/USD currency pair did not react to  the  US PMI releases as  well amid a  lack of  volatility in  the  markets as  the  week comes … “Euro Trades Sideways Despite Upbeat Euro Area Flash PMI Prints”

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Sterling Range-Bound Despite Upbeat UK Retail Sales and PMI Data

The  Sterling pound today traded sideways against the  US dollar despite the  release of  multiple positive macro prints from the  UK docket in  the  London session. The  GBP/USD currency pair traded in  a  tight range as  investors worried about the  prospect of  a  no-deal Brexit and  the  high chance of  the  second wave of  coronavirus … “Sterling Range-Bound Despite Upbeat UK Retail Sales and PMI Data”

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