Technical Overview of USD/CAD, EUR/USD and USD/CHF Currency Pairs

USD CAD


The USD traded higher against the CAD and closed at 1.3292.

Fed Industrial Production m/m reflects the production volume in the US in the given month compared to the previous one. The calculation includes the monthly industrial production of factories, mining enterprises and electric networks. Publishing business and periodicals are included as well. The index is calculated relative to the base period having a reference level of 100% (currently, it is the year of 2002).

The Fed uses this report for evaluating inflation and the country's manufacturing sector. The indicator can also be used to forecast the current period's GDP.

A higher than expected reading can have a positive effect on dollar quotes.

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 1.32341, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.31757. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.33454, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.33983.

Previous Day range was 111.3 and Current Day Range is 23.5.

EUR USD


The EUR traded higher against the USD and closed at 1.1294.

ECB Executive Board Member Speech can have an impact on the euro depending on the speech rhetoric and hints that analysts can find in the speech. Executive board members vote on interest rate and the monetary policy of the European regulator.

The pair is expected to find support at 1.12597, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.12250. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.13189, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.13434.

EUR USD previous Day range was 59.2 and Current Day Range is 12.8.

USD CHF


The USD traded higher against CHF and closed at 1.0047.

Fed Industrial Production m/m reflects the production volume in the US in the given month compared to the previous one. The calculation includes the monthly industrial production of factories, mining enterprises and electric networks. Publishing business and periodicals are included as well. The index is calculated relative to the base period having a reference level of 100% (currently, it is the year of 2002).

The Fed uses this report for evaluating inflation and the country's manufacturing sector. The indicator can also be used to forecast the current period's GDP.

A higher than expected reading can have a positive effect on dollar quotes.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 1.00281, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.00097. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.00815, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.01165.

USD CHF previous day range was 53.4 and current day range is 13.3.

Technical Overview of EUR/USD, USD/CAD and USD/CHF Currency Pairs

EUR USD


The EUR traded higher against the USD and closed at 1.134.

ECB Executive Board Member Speech can have an impact on the euro depending on the speech rhetoric and hints that analysts can find in the speech. Executive board members vote on interest rate and the monetary policy of the European regulator.

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 1.12914, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.12429. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.13711, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.14053.

Previous Day range was 81.2 and Current Day Range is 20.1.

USD CAD


The USD traded lower against the CAD and closed at 1.3211.

Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Member Speech may contain indications on the possible future changes in the Fed's monetary policy.

Committee members participate in interest rate voting, determine appropriate monetary policy measures and assess the risks to long-run goals of price stability and sustainable economic growth.

The pair is expected to find support at 1.31837, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.31551. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.32591, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.33060.

USD CAD previous Day range was 75.4 and Current Day Range is 32.

USD CHF


The USD traded higher against CHF and closed at 1.0007

FOMC Minutes is a detailed report of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting. The meetings are held 8 times a year and focus on the country's economic and financial conditions, monetary policy and Fed interest rates.
The minutes reveal the position of Fed and individual FOMC members concerning the monetary policy and contain data on the interest rate voting: distribution of "for" and "against" votes, as well as the rhetoric of the voting Committee members.
The minutes are published in two weeks after the FOMC meeting. Depending on their content, they can affect USD either positively or negatively.
According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 0.99844, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.99622. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.00420, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.00762.

USD CHF previous day range was 58.7 and current day range is 13.2.

Technical Overview of EUR/USD, USD/CAD and USD/CHF Currency Pairs

EUR USD

The EUR traded lower against the USD and closed at 1.1334.

The Ifo Business Climate Index reflects the current economic situation and forecasts for the next six months from the point of view of German companies. The indicator is compiled based on a survey of more than seven thousand companies.

A higher than expected reading is seen as favorable for the euro quotes, while lower readings are seen as negative.

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 1.13156, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.12973. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.13591, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.13843.

Previous Day range was 43.5 and Current Day Range is 11.6.

USD CAD

The USD traded higher against the CAD and closed at 1.3231.

Canada Retail Sales m/m show changes in the value of goods sold in retail stores in the specified month compared to the previous month. The indicator is calculated based on statistics from several thousand retail stores, and the data is then extrapolated to the whole country.

The indicator evaluates the consumer activity and inflation. The indicator growth can have a positive effect on CAD quotes.
The pair is expected to find support at 1.31842, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.31377. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.32556, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.32805.

USD CAD previous Day range was 71.4 and Current Day Range is 16.6.

USD CHF

The USD traded higher against CHF and closed at 1.0006.

Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Member Speech may contain indications on the possible future changes in the Fed's monetary policy.
Committee members participate in interest rate voting, determine appropriate monetary policy measures and assess the risks to long-run goals of price stability and sustainable economic growth.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 0.99923, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.99786. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.00213, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.00366.

USD CHF previous day range was 29 and current day range is 11.7.

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Technical Overview of USD/JPY, AUD/USD and USD/CHF Currency Pairs

USD JPY


The USD traded lower against the JPY and closed at 111.051.

Building Permits show the number of permits for the construction of new facilities issued by the government or other regulatory authority for the given month compared to the previous one.

The medium-term state of the real estate market is predicted based on this indicator. Index growth may have a positive effect on dollar quotes.

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 110.676, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 110.301. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 111.329, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 111.607.

Previous Day range was 6530 and Current Day Range is 3180.

AUD USD


The AUD traded lower against the USD and closed at 0.7165.

Consumer Confidence Index displays the level of consumer confidence in the stability of the country's economy. It is based on the data from the monthly survey of more than 5000 households and is designed to evaluate the relative financial status, purchasing power and confidence of an average consumer. The survey consists of five questions, two of which are associated with the current economic conditions, while three deal with expectations. Since 60% of the survey has to do with expectations, the indicator is considered to be a leading market indicator. The indicator growth assumes an increase in consumer spending.

The pair is expected to find support at 0.71358, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.71061. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.71896, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.72137.

AUD USD previous Day range was 53.8 and Current Day Range is 22.5.

USD CHF


The USD traded lower against CHF and closed at 1.0006.

FED Vice Chairman Speech affects USD depending on the speech rhetoric. If the speech is seen as an intention to raise the rates at the next FOMC meeting, this has a positive impact on USD and vice versa.
Among the public statements made by the members of the Fed Board of Governors, the speech of the Vice Chairman is the second most important event after the Chair's speech.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 0.99887, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.99717. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.00171, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.00285.

USD CHF previous day range was 28.4 and current day range is 12.4.

Technical Overview of USD/CAD, USD/CHF and USD/JPY Currency Pairs

USD CAD

The USD traded lower against the CAD and closed at 1.3155.

Canada Gross Domestic Product (GDP) m/m is the macroeconomic indicator of the national economy state. It reflects the value of all goods and services produced in all sectors of economy on the territory of Canada. The indicator shows the GDP change in the reported month compared to the previous one.

GDP growth can have a positive effect on CAD quotes.

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 1.31231, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.30914. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.31813, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.32078.

Previous Day range was 58.2 and Current Day Range is 17.9.

USD CHF

The USD traded lower against the CHF and closed at 1.0013.

Switzerland Gross Domestic Product (GDP) q/q reflects changes in the market value of domestically produced goods and services, in the reported quarter compared to the previous quarter.
The indicator shows GDP calculated using the value-added statistics (i.e. using the so-called production approach). Value added is determined as a difference between the total income and material production costs.
GDP growth can have a positive effect on CHF quotes.

The pair is expected to find support at 0.99786, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.99441. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.00309, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.00487.

USD CHF previous Day range was 52.3 and Current Day Range is 26.3.

USD JPY

The USD traded lower against JPY and closed at 110.985.

ISM Manufacturing PMI reflects business conditions in the US manufacturing sector in the specified month. The indicator is based on a survey of representatives from more than 400 companies. Unlike Markit, ISM considers not only private companies but is based on the common NAICS (North American Industrial Classification System) list. The questionnaire considers employment, production level, inventories, new orders and supplier deliveries.
Readings above 50 can have a positive effect on US dollar quotes.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 110.536, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 110.086. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 111.253, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 111.520.

USD JPY previous day range was 7170 and current day range is 1660.

Technical Overview of NZD/USD, USD/CAD and USD/CHF Currency Pairs

NZD USD


The NZD traded lower against the USD and closed at 0.6813.

The New Home Sales indicator reflects sales of newly constructed residences in the United States in the specified month. It measures new single-family home sales.

The indicator is used for measuring the US housing market conditions. Index growth may have a positive effect on dollar quotes.

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 0.67969, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.67804. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.68288, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.68442.

Previous Day range was 31.9 and Current Day Range is 39.2.

USD CAD


The USD traded higher against the CAD and closed at 1.3302.

ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI reflects activity in the US service sector in the reporting month. The indicator is based on a survey of representatives from more than 400 companies. Unlike Markit, ISM considers not only private companies but is based on the common NAICS (North American Industrial Classification System) list.

Readings above 50 can have a positive effect on US dollar quotes.

The pair is expected to find support at 1.32724, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.32425. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.33349, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.33675.

USD CAD previous Day range was 62.5 and Current Day Range is 27.1.

USD CHF


The USD traded little higher against CHF and closed at 0.9988.

ADP Nonfarm Employment Change shows the monthly change in 19 manufacturing sectors in the United States. The indicator does not take agriculture into account. The calculation includes data collected from about 400 000 private enterprises.

The indicator characterizes the labor market and industrial sector activity. Employment growth can have a positive effect on dollar quotes.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 0.99707, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.99536. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.00124, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.00370.

USD CHF previous day range was 41.7 and current day range is 22.

Technical Overview of USD/JPY, EUR/USD and GBP/USD Currency Pairs

USD JPY


The USD traded lower against the JPY and closed at 111.761.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) q/q reflects the monetary value of all goods and services produced in Japan during a given quarter compared to the previous one. The calculation takes into account private consumption, government spending, the costs of all enterprises and net exports of the country.

GDP growth can have a positive effect on yen quotes.

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 111.613, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 111.464. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 111.913, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 112.064.

Previous Day range was 3000 and Current Day Range is 1890.

EUR USD


The EUR traded higher against the USD and closed at 1.1306.

ECB Interest Rate Decision is announced after the European Central Bank meetings, on which the monetary policy of the euro zone is discussed. The interest rate decisions are taken depending on the inflationary outlook and economic growth.

Cut in deposit rates may have a negative effect on EUR quotes.

Gross Domestic Product q/q reflects the changes in the total value of all goods and services produced in the euro area in the current quarter compared to the previous one. The calculation excludes the price of goods and services used in the intermediate manufacturing. The data are seasonally adjusted.

GDP allows evaluating the rate of the economic growth and living standard of the population.
The growth of the indicator value can have a positive effect on euro quotes.

The pair is expected to find support at 1.12876, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.12693. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.13243, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.13427.

EUR USD previous Day range was 36.7 and Current Day Range is 12.6.

GBP USD


The GBP traded little higher against USD and closed at 1.3168.

Initial Jobless Claims show the number of people filing to receive unemployment insurance benefits for the first time over the past week.

The indicator is used to assess the state of the labor market. Since the weekly flow of data causes high volatility, the four-week average values are used most often for interpretation.

The indicator growth can have a negative effect on US dollar quotes.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 1.31339, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.31002. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.31900, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.32124.

GBP USD previous day range was 56.1 and current day range is 16.6.

Technical Overview of EUR/USD, NZD/USD and USD/JPY Currency Pairs

EUR USD


The EUR traded lower against the USD and closed at 1.1234.

Retail Sales m/m reflect a change in the US retail sails in the reported month compared to the previous one. The indicator is calculated based on statistics received from 5,000 retail stores of different types and sizes, and the data are then extrapolated to the whole country.

The indicator is used for estimating inflation. Its growth may have a positive effect on dollar quotes.

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 1.11975, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.11613. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.12577, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.12817.

Previous Day range was 60.2 and Current Day Range is 14.

NZD USD


The NZD traded lower against the USD and closed at 0.6804.

Electronic Card Retail Sales m/m reflect a percentage change in electronic card transactions over the reported month compared to the previous one. The indicator can be used in the estimation of consumer spendings and economic activity.

The indicator values are seasonally adjusted and can be revised on a monthly basis, while monthly movements can fluctuate.

The pair is expected to find support at 0.67648, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.67251. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.68272, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.68499.

NZD USD previous Day range was 62.4 and Current Day Range is 19.8.

USD JPY


The USD traded little lower against JPY and closed at 111.168.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 110.761, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 110.353. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 111.612, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 112.055.
USD JPY previous day range was 8510 and current day range is 2750.

Technical Overview of GBP/USD, EUR/USD and USD/CAD Currency Pairs

GBP USD

The GBP traded higher against the USD and closed at 1.3068.

Overnight, it was another loss for UK Prime Minister May which now means lawmakers are likely to push for a delay to the 29 March deadline. However, 149-vote loss sets the bar seriously high for Theresa May to turn the tables around.

Spring Forecast Statement is a statement made annually by HM Treasury to Parliament upon publication of economic forecasts.

The statement features analysis of the economic situation in the UK and in the world, describes economic outlooks and provides previews of the government budget for the next year.

The event has a short-term impact on financial markets depending on the HM Treasury rhetoric. Positive outlooks have a positive impact on the pound sterling.

According to the Analysis, Four hour chart shows that the pair is expected to find support at 1.29535, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.28386. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.32341, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.33998.

Previous Day range was 280.6 and Current Day Range is 30.6.

EUR USD

The EUR traded lower against the USD and closed at 1.1287.

The Nondefense Capital Goods Orders Excluding Aircraft, released by the US Census Bureau, measures the cost of orders received by manufacturers for capital goods (capital goods are durable goods used in the production of goods or services), which means goods planned to last for three years or more, excluding the defense and aircraft sectors. As those durable products often involve large investments they are sensitive to the US economic situation. Generally speaking, a high reading is bullish for the USD, while a low reading is seen as Bearish.

The pair is expected to find support at 1.12530, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.12185. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.13133, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.13391.

EUR USD previous Day range was 60.3 and Current Day Range is 6.8.

USD CAD

The USD traded little higher against CAD and closed at 1.3353.

Core Durable Goods Orders m/m reflect the value of orders received by manufacturers of durable goods in the given month compared to the previous one. The production of transport industry is excluded from the calculation.

The index allows forecasting future production volumes in the short term.
The value growth can have a positive effect on dollar quotes.
According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 1.33307, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.33089. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.33957, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.34389.

USD CAD previous day range was 65 and current day range is 21.1.

Technical Overview of GBP/USD, NZD/USD and USD/JPY Currency Pairs

GBP USD

The GBP traded higher against the USD and closed at 1.3239.

The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index released by the University of Michigan is a survey of personal consumer confidence in economic activity. It shows a picture of whether or not consumers are willing to spend money. Generally speaking, a high reading anticipates positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

According to the Analysis, Four hour chart shows that the pair is expected to find support at 1.31853, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.31319. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.33140, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.33893.

Previous Day range was 128.7 and Current Day Range is 49.9.

NZD USD

The NZD traded higher against the USD and closed at 0.6817.

BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) is compiled based on a monthly survey. It serves as a leading indicator of New Zealand's manufacturing sector activity.

The pair is expected to find support at 0.67951, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.67735. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.68518, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.68869.

NZD USD previous Day range was 56.7 and Current Day Range is 30.3.

USD JPY

The USD traded little lower against JPY and closed at 111.693.

BoJ Interest Rate Decision is made 8 times a year. The regulator's interest rate is used to provide loans to commercial banks. Establishing an interest rate is one of the main tools of the monetary policy used by the Bank of Japan to regulate the strength of its currency.

Interest rate growth can have a positive impact on yen quotes.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 111.274, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 110.855. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 111.971, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 112.249.
USD JPY previous day range was 6970 and current day range is 4020.

Technical Overview of AUD/USD, USD/JPY and GBP/USD Currency Pairs

AUD USD

The AUD traded higher against the USD and closed at 0.7102.

The minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia meetings are published two weeks after the interest rate decision. The minutes give a full account of the policy discussion, including differences of view. They also record the votes of the individual members of the Committee.

Generally speaking, if the RBA is hawkish about the inflationary outlook for the economy, then the markets see a higher possibility of a rate increase, and that is positive for the AUD.

According to the Analysis, Four hour chart shows that the pair is expected to find support at 0.70803, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.70583. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.71218, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.71413.

Previous Day range was 41.5 and Current Day Range is 21.6.

USD JPY

The USD traded lower against the JPY and closed at 111.425.

The Bank of Japan publishes a study of economic movements in Japan after the actual meeting. These meetings are held to review economic developments inside and outside of Japan and indicate a sign of new fiscal policy. Any changes in this report tend to affect the JPY volatility.

Generally speaking, if the BoJ minutes show a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, while a dovish outlook is seen as negative (or bearish).

The pair is expected to find support at 111.274, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 111.123. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 111.601, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 111.777.

USD JPY previous Day range was 3270 and Current Day Range is 2850.

GBP USD

The GBP traded higher against USD and closed at 1.3252.

The ILO Unemployment Rate released by the National Statistics is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the UK Economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the U.K. labor market. As a result, a rise leads to weaken the U.K. economy. Generally, a decrease of the figure is positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while an increase is negative.

The Average Earing Excluding Bonus released by the National Statistics is a key short-term indicator of how levels of pay are changing within the UK economy. It can be seen as a measure of growth in "basic pay". Generally speaking, the positive earnings growth anticipates positive (or bullish) for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 1.31909, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.31299. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.33056, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.33593.

GBP USD previous day range was 114.7 and current day range is 37.3.
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