GBP/USD Technical Analysis: February 13, 2017

The figures for the United Kingdom Industrial Production exceeded the expected results which further give a temporary support for the British currency. Nevertheless, the recovery of the greens is wide-ranging causing the GBPUSD to conduct a reversal.

The sterling preserved its neutral stance amid Asian session on Friday. The spot hovered on top of 1.2500 close to the handle.

Traders were able to surpass the region after the EU hours and continued to push the spot through 1.2450 area.

The 4-hour chart presented that the price drove 100 and 50-EMAs towards a lower point. The 50 and 200-EMAs seem neutral while the 100-day moving averages descended as seen in the aforesaid chart. Resistance touched 1.2500 mark, support lies at 1.2400.

MACD is placed in the centerline. An entry within the positive zone will provide added strength for the buyers while an attempt towards the negative territory will allow sellers to take over the market. The RSI stayed in the neutral region. Either a move lower than 1.2500 would help produce an opportunity to test 1.2400.

EUR/USD Fundamental Analysis: February 14, 2017

    The strength of the USD is now felt more than ever in the market, and this has caused other major currencies to experience the negative effects of the surge in the dollar’s value. For the EUR/USD pair, the currency pair has dropped to 1.0600 points and was only able to prevent itself from further decreasing due to its support barrier of 1.0580 points. However, the pair’s price activity looks very dismal and it is uncertain how long the bulls would be able to keep its hold on the pair before the bears manage to seize control and push the pair further downward. If this happens, then this could spell disaster for the euro.

    The market is now able to fully adjust to Trump’s policies after an initial unrest caused by his team’s adjustments to certain regulations, with the market now sure of the administration’s approach with regards to policies, thereby improving investor confidence in the US dollar. This has helped to shift the market’s focus from the Fed’s future moves and Trump’s future implementations as well, and this has further helped to support the USD especially now that the Federal Reserve is keen on sticking to its statement that there will be a total of three interest rate hikes for this year.

    The US will be releasing its PPI data today, and Fed chair Yellen will be making statements with regards to the central bank’s monetary policies during today’s speech in the New York session. The market will be monitoring Yellen’s speech later today and if Yellen becomes consistently bullish in her remarks, then the euro could be in for more price drops.

GBP/USD Fundamental Analysis: February 14, 2017

    The GBP/USD pair exhibited a tight trading activity during yesterday’s session as the USD’s value surge was felt across the market. However, this activity somewhat failed to make a dent in the value of the sterling pound. A lot of analysts have been saying during the past few days that the GBP is practically the only currency which has resisted the negative effects of the dollar strength in spite of the fact that it continues to be weak as a result of the Brexit process. This is because UK government officials have been working very hard to make the Brexit process clear for everyone, and any kind of certainty is very much welcomed by market traders and investors.

    Another reason for the GBP/USD’s resistance against the strength of the dollar is the continuously positive string of economic data coming from UK which is an indicator that the country’s economy has not yet been affected by the repercussions of the Brexit process. This could also mean that both the UK economy and the sterling pound might even become better and stronger in the long term even when it finally relieves itself from the European Union. These speculations was able to maintain the GBP/USD pair’s position at 500 pips, with more ranging and consolidation expected to continue in the near future in spite of the dollar strength.

    UK will be releasing its CPI data today and this will be closely monitored by the market whether this will come out as positive and affirm the country’s strong economic status. US will also be releasing its PPI data today and Yellen will be making a statement with regards to the monetary policy of the Federal Reserve, including economic status and interest rate hikes.

EUR/USD Technical Analysis: February 20, 2017

The U.S. dollar weakened on Friday despite the light market caused by the federal holiday,  US President's Day. Investor’s attention was drawn towards the nation’s current political condition while expecting for the final resolution regarding the financial assistance to Greece.

The upward trajectory weakened on Friday. The single European currency failed to break the 1.0680 region and reverse.

During the Asian hours, the market is relatively quiet and exhibit further agility amid EU session. The demand for the greens was brought by some European traders which drove the spot downwards. The EUR steeply declined and tested 1.0650 mark during the post opening of EU trades. The aforesaid mark stalled the sellers’ action, therefore, rejected the EURUSD higher.

The pair surpasses the 200-EMA lower, rebounded the 100-EMA and tested the 50-EMA.

Moreover, the 100 and 50-EMAs headed downwards and the 200-day moving averages appeared to be bullish-neutral. Resistance lies at 1.0700, support is seen at 1.0650.

The MACD indicator plunged to the positive territory and if it hovered within that area, the position of the buyers will reinforce. RSI is confined in the overvalued zone, favoring another downward trend.

The major struggled to proceed upwards. A break under 1.0600 region would consider further instability to 1.0550. Should the level jump up would signal an opportunity to buy on a dip.

NZD/USD Technical Analysis: February 20, 2017

The NZDUSD were kept below the pressured area and resumed its decline under the 0.7200 level on Friday. Having broke the level, sellers weakened and took a pause to regain some steam attempting to make another move downwards.

The major rebounded the 50-EMA towards a lower point as indicated in the 4-hour chart. The spot extended its development in the middle of 200 and 50-EMAs. The 50-EMA is trending lower, 100-EMA was neutralized and the 200-EMA moved higher. Resistance is at 0.7200, support lies at 0.7150.

MACD histogram lies at the center point. If the indicator approaches the positive zone, it will provide added strength for the buyers. While an entry in the negative territory will open an opportunity for the sellers to dominate the market. RSI escaped from the overvalued area and settled around the neutral region. Should the spot surpass the 0.7200 mark higher, will negate the medium-term negative outlook.

The bulls are able to drive the pair to 0.7250 handle. While a decline under 0.7150 will cause the support the sellers having a chance to continue its slide through 0.7100.

USD/CAD Fundamental Analysis: February 22, 2017

    The USD/CAD has still managed to keep itself afloat in spite of a small increase in oil prices during the previous trading session. The currency pair continued to trade within its ranges, but this could be a cause for celebration of the pair’s bulls as the USD/CAD traded within its range highs with no hints of weakness whatsoever. This movement was also partly due to the recent surge in the dollar’s value which ensured support for the pair’s bulls.    

    As of this morning, the USD/CAD has somewhat weakened in stance and spent most of the session consolidating within its range highs with no actual direction. The USD/CAD bulls are now monitoring the release of the FOMC minutes, whose hawkish outlook might possibly lend some much-needed support for the pair and finally create some sense of direction. If the minutes are able to meet market expectations, then the USD/CAD pair could possibly move towards 1.3200 and could even go beyond this range.

    For today’s session, we have the FOMC meeting minutes set to be released as well as the release of the US housing data. Meanwhile, the Canadian economy will be releasing its core retail sales data which will have to be closely watched by the USD/CAD bears in order for them to regain dominance over the currency pair.

NZD/USD Technical Analysis: February 23, 2017

An objective trend seems bearish. The New Zealand dollar resumed its reversal on Tuesday regaining greater portion of its previous losses. The price halted on top of the 0.7150 level as it trade in a tight range yesterday.

The spot remained unsteady near its fresh highs throughout the day. As shown in the 4-hour chart, the 50-EMA made a downward crossover to 200-EMA whilst the price resumed its development on the lower area of the moving averages. Moreover, the 50 and 100-EMA drove downwards while 200-EMA preserved a bullish pattern. Resistance pierced 0.7200, support plunge in at 0.7150.

The MACD indicator had a dip confirming addition strength for the seller. RSI hovered around the neutral zone.

The price met a support within 0.7150 loss and stalled  through 0.7100.

EUR/USD Technical Analysis: February 27, 2017

The EURUSD pair strengthened versus the sluggish U.S dollar. The greenbacks were kept below the pressured area during the mid-week of trading following the FOMC minutes and the comments made by  Finance Minister Steven Mnuchin regarding tax reform.

The growth gained by the pair did not help the major and further hovered around the descending channel. The buyers lead the price towards its upper limit. The recovery sustained overnight tried to move in the underside of the 1.0600 hurdle during the morning trades of the EU session.

The upside of the pair lost its steam in searching for renewed offers within the level. Buyers attempted to make a gap on top of 1.0600 prior the opening of the New York trades. Moreover, the price surpassed the 50-EMA and continued to stay over the moving averages as outlined in the 4-hour chart. The 100-EMA carried a downward crossover through the 200-EMA. The 50 and 100-EMAs headed lower and the 200-EMA bounced along the neutral zone.
Resistance is at 1.0650 region, support settled in the 1.0600 mark. The MACD histogram acquired growth which signaled weak stance of the sellers. RSI is considered neutral.

A trend above the 1.0600 range indicates support buyers in sending the market through 1.0630 – 1.0650. Likewise, a return to the 1.0550 mark may open doors to move near 1.0500.

AUD/USD Technical Analysis: February 27, 2017

The Australian currency declined following the announcement made  by the RBA Governor, Philip Lowe confirming that the Central Bank will not approve for an interest rate hike in the near future. Regardless of the positive trend in general, bulls were unable to climb higher.

Having posted its recent highs within the 0.7739 region, the price weakened and turned back towards 0.7700 where sustained a consolidated position throughout the night trades.
The increasing demand for the US dollar caused the Aussie to break under 0.7700 driving the AUD to 0.7650.

The 50-EMA was being tested by the price as indicated in the 4-hour chart. The 50, 100 and 200 moving averages moved upwards. Resistance is shown at 0.7700, support is found at 0.7650. MACD decreased indicating a sell signal. The RSI appeared to be neutral.

The AUDUSD pair is required to beef up and take a grasp into the 0.7700 level as a means of strength recovery. The recent weakness is regarded as corrective. There is a chance to buy the dips.

A break under 0.7650 will ease the movement of the upward pressure. A move on the underside of 0.7550 will neutralize the buying pressure and open possibility for further weakening.

USD/CAD Fundamental Analysis: February 28, 2017

The USD/CAD had a strong bullish trade during the previous session after the bulls were able to regain its dominance over this particular currency pair. The bulls had previously attempted last week to gain control over the pair after the release of a dismal retail sales data from the Canadian economy but was eventually unable to do so after the release of a very strong CPI data. The bulls had also attempted to break through yesterday but has failed from last week’s range highs.

The currency pair’s strong resistance and support barriers of 1.3060 and 1.3000 respectively has led the market to believe that the USD/CAD pair is in for some major uptrend and is evident of the importance of the support barrier with regards to the struggle between the pair’s bulls and bears. Since the bears have constantly failed to break through this pair, the pair’s bears are currently in full dominance of the USD/CAD. The USD/CAD was previously consolidating within the 1.3100 barrier but a surge in the value of the USD helped in boosting the currency pair following’s Trump’s statement that he will be adding up the country’s infrastructure spending. The pair eventually increased in value after oil prices somewhat dropped in value.

This drop in oil prices could cause trouble for the USD/CAD pair in the short and medium term since Canada is very reliant on oil prices. The pair’s bears could become seriously affected once the dollar strength and weak oil prices come together since this could trigger the pair to move significantly upwards.

There are no major news coming from the Canadian economy today but the pair could get some volatility from the US consumer confidence data and Preliminary GDP which will be released today. The USD/CAD could possibly consolidate within 1.3100-1.3200 points with a bullish undertone.

EUR/USD Technical Analysis: March 1, 2017

The consumer price index of France inched up, however, it was unable to meet the projected level. While Italy’s rate of inflation remained consistent despite the forecasts about its potential decline. Moreover, the jobless rate in Germany is expected to decrease as mentioned by analysts and the German’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index is assumed to remain steady.

The single currency was not able to make some reversal on Monday. Buyers touched the 1.0631 region by which the spot eyed some renewed offers. The price turned back under the 1.0600 level and posted its session lows near 1.0567 area amid Asian session.

The EURUSD attempted to break the barrier in the European hours. The EUR made a slight recovery few of its losses during the night upon approaching 1.0600 in the mid-EU trades.
The price is close to the 50-EMA as it positioned in the neutral zone during the earlier trading while the 100-EMA preserved a bearish pattern and the 200-EMA drove downwards.
Resistance settled at 1.0600, support plunge towards 1.0550.

The MACD is situated at the centerline. When the indicator pierced the positive region, the strength of the buyers will grow while an entry in the negative territory will signal sellers to dominate the market. The RSI appeared to be neutral.

Furthermore, bullish momentum is possible to reclaim. The next target of the pair is 1.0630. The EUR/USD may resume its ascending movement to 1.0650.

USD/CAD Technical Analysis: March 6, 2017

The US dollar made some minor adjustments on Fridays as it moves close to its seven-week high versus other majors. The growing expectations of US rate increase within this month provided support for the greenbacks. The focus was turned to the testimony of Fed Chair Janet Yellen. Moreover, the greens were able to maintain its winning position on Friday.
The major came in green posting renewed highs during the onset of EU session.

Buyers demonstrated an active movement this morning subsequent to the flat Asian trading as they drove the price upwards and gapped the level 1.3400. The USDCAD preserved a bid tone, touching its renewed highs eventually.

The 4-hour chart presented the price extend its development on top of the moving averages while the MAs sustained a bullish pattern. The 100 and 50-EMA executed an upward crossover towards the 200-EMA. Resistance is at 1.3470, support entered 1.3400.

The MACD increased which confirmed a buy signal. RSI have seen consolidated around the positive readings.

In case that buyers dominate the market, the next target is 1.3470. In turn, the USD would likely pull back near 1.3330 mark.