USD/JPY began the week with a blast, rising above 101 and forgetting about 100. Now that there’s another digit – what’s next? USD/JPY broke the 100 line following the Non-Farm Payrolls on Friday, April 3rd. It was a significant push forward. Although the pair continued to flirt with the 100 line, it finally finished the … “USD/JPY Leaves Dust Behind – What’s next?”
Category: Opinions
Important Week For Aussie
AUD/USD made strong moves last week, and surrendered to a major resistance line. This week influx of Australian economic indicators might send the Aussie over the line. AUD/USD closed at 0.6938 in the previous week and closed the week at 0.7149. The Aussie began the week on the downside, going as low as 0.6768. But … “Important Week For Aussie”
Comeback of the Pound
The British Pound had a marvelous performance this week. It broke upwards against the dollar and the Euro, and showed some positive economic news for a change. Will Britain emerge quickly from the crisis? GBP/USD is now trading at 1.4820, a price not seen in a long time. This is higher than last week’s peak, … “Comeback of the Pound”
EUR/USD Rally – Very Problematic
The Euro has all the reasons to celebrate today: G20 resolution, Trichet’s defiance, and bad jobless claims. The Euro will soon meet resistance, since this rally is problematic. Very problematic. G20 leaks suggest that the leaders will succeed in reaching a joint agreement for stimulating the world. A $750 billion strong IMF can do much … “EUR/USD Rally – Very Problematic”
Continued American Housing Doesn’t Help The Dollar
Housing data in the US continues to shine, with Pending Home Sales showing strength and surprising. But the markets have their heads in the next two days: G20 Summit and NFP. Tension is high… Pending Home Sales have been very positive: A rise of 2.1%, compared to early expectations of 0.2%. Comparing to last month, it … “Continued American Housing Doesn’t Help The Dollar”
Tankan Manufacturing Index could take USD/JPY Over 100
The Tankan Manufacturing Index is major economic indicator in Japan. USD/JPY is climbing slowly to the magical 100 mark. Will this release push it over the top? Update April 2011: for the latest on this important Japanese indicator, see the Tankan Manufacturing Index page on Forex Crunch. USD/JPY is trading sideways for a few weeks. On … “Tankan Manufacturing Index could take USD/JPY Over 100”
Canadian GDP Could Surprise
GDP is expected soon in Canada, and it’s expected to show a contraction of 0.6%. There are three reasons why it could surprise to the upside. Here’s why. Canada publishes its GDP on monthly basis. This is unique. While the consensus is for a contraction of 0.6%, some conditions have improved lately, and could indicate … “Canadian GDP Could Surprise”
Yen Dollar Correlation – Upside Story
The US dollar and the Yen continue to work in correlation, and today, the dollar made gains – the Yen extended them. I’ve written in the past about the Dollar Yen Correlation. In previous events, such as the FOMC Trillion dollar printing statement, the dollar weakened, and then the Yen weakened even more. Today, it … “Yen Dollar Correlation – Upside Story”
AUD/USD New Resistance Line Formed
AUD/USD fails to extend its gains despite good economic indicators and strong momentum. A new resistance line has been formed, and might be tested later this week. Last week, the Aussie settled above the 0.70 line. There was no technical resistance there – just psychological. After a short struggle, AUD/USD traded nicely above this line, … “AUD/USD New Resistance Line Formed”
EUR/GBP Locked Between Uptrend Support and Strong Resistance
EUR/GBP found strong resistance at the magical 0.95 line, and slipped downwards. It doesn’t have much room to move due to uptrend support. This week’s high volatility should push it over the top – breaking resistance on the road to parity. EUR/GBP traded this week in a 250 pips range, from 0.9420 to 0.9170. In … “EUR/GBP Locked Between Uptrend Support and Strong Resistance”