Forecast for EUR/USD on August 16, 2023

EUR/USD Yesterday's performance was structurally similar to August 10th – a high upper shadow stopped by resistance. This time, the MACD line provided resistance.

At the end of the day, the euro settled below this line and below the target level of 1.0924. Now the target is the support level of 1.0865. Consolidating below this level opens the target range of 1.0761/88. It looks like the stock market is already going into a medium- or long-term decline – we never got the expected corrective spike in quotes.

On the four-hour chart, the price also settled below the MACD line. The Marlin oscillator is descending in the downtrend territory.

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Indicator analysis: Daily review of EUR/USD on August 18, 2023

Trend analysis (Fig. 1).
The EUR/USD currency pair may move upward from the level of 1.0871 (closing of yesterday's daily candle) to 1.0917, the 14.6% pullback level (blue dotted line). In the case of testing this level, a continued upward movement is possible to the 1.0940 resistance level (thick red line).

Fig. 1 (daily chart).
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General conclusion:

Today, the price may move upward from the level of 1.0871 (closing of yesterday's daily candle) to 1.0917, the 14.6% pullback level (blue dotted line). In the case of testing this level, a continued upward movement is possible to the 1.0940 resistance level (thick red line).

Alternatively, the price may move upward from the level of 1.0871 (closing of yesterday's daily candle) to 1.0917, the 14.6% pullback level (blue dotted line). In the case of testing this level, a downward movement is possible to the 61.8% pullback level (red dotted line).

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Technical Analysis of Intraday Price Movement of Nasdaq 100 Index, Tuesday August 22, 2023

If we look at the 4-hour chart for the Nasdaq 100 index, even though the price is currently below the Supertrend AI indicator, but it has the potential to be corrected upwards, which can be seen from the Trendilo indicator which is trying to break above its Lower band so that 15301.86, and then #NDX still has a chance to continue its decline in the near future to the level of 14701.94 as the main target and 14401.97 as the next target to be achieved.

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Forecast for EUR/USD on August 24, 2023

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Yesterday, the euro broke through the key support level at 1.0834. By the end of the day, the euro had risen by 17 points. The nature of this movement suggests that this breakthrough was false. This morning, the price continues to rise above the 1.0865 level. The Marlin oscillator continues its upward turn. Market participants are concerned that tomorrow, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will confirm the idea of a strong American economy and hint at another rate hike(possibly by 0.50%).

The concern arises from the fact that seemingly obvious things might be interpreted differently by the Fed itself, implying that there might be no further tightening. Generally, the Jackson Hole conference doesn't discuss specific issues, such as a rate hike in a month or two, so there will be opportunities for speculation in interpreting Powell's words. Considering the increased volatility of the EUR/USD pair, it might reach the target range of 1.0924/42 regardless of the tone set by the Fed chair. The question is about the euro's medium-term perspective.

On the four-hour chart, following the false downward movement, the price returned above the MACD line, and the Marlin oscillator entered the positive territory. An uptrend in the short-term, and the target range of 1.0924/42 is in sight. Consolidating above this range will open up the next target at 1.1012.

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USDCHF, Day | React off resistance level?

The USD/CHF chart displays a bearish trend within a descending channel, indicating a continued price decline. There's a potential for the price to react bearishly at the 1st resistance of 0.8850, influenced by its overlap resistance classification and Fibonacci confluence with the 50% and 61.80% retracement levels, before moving towards the overlap-supported level at 0.8702. The 2nd resistance at 0.8920, also an overlap resistance, strengthens its significance by aligning with the 61.80% Fibonacci Retracement.

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This week's pack of US data will decide the dollar's fate

This week, the news backdrop will be much stronger than in the previous one. The lion's share of essential reports will come from America, so I will focus on them in this article. Before delving into the data that could significantly affect the dollar's fate, I should note – the labor market and unemployment reports are currently the most crucial because they, along with inflation, influence when the Federal Reserve will stop raising rates and start lowering them. Reports on GDP or business activity are nowhere near as influential as the aforementioned ones.

The first significant report will be released on Tuesday – the JOLTS number of job openings. It's expected that this figure will slightly fall compared to the previous month, but it's rare for the actual value to deviate significantly from market expectations. Hence, while the report is important, the dollar's reaction will depend on the actual figure, which could be neutral.

The second key report is the ADP report on changes in employment in the non-farm sector. This is analogous to the Nonfarm Payrolls but with lesser significance to the market. Reactions to this report are quite frequent, and its values often do not meet market expectations. However, the market values payrolls more, and the final assessment of the labor market's state will be based on the payrolls. Nonetheless, a reaction to the ADP report might also follow.

The third important report is the unemployment rate on Friday. It is expected that for August, the unemployment rate will remain unchanged at 3.5%. However, its increase or decrease can greatly influence market sentiment. I believe that a slight increase will not lead to a decline in the dollar, as this indicator has been near its historical lows for a long time.

The fourth important report is Nonfarm Payrolls, which will be released at the same time as the unemployment report. Payrolls are more significant, and their value has been declining for some time. However, this should not cause confusion, as the FOMC continually tightens its monetary policy, leading to an economic slowdown. Accordingly, the relationship between expectation and reality will be significant here. The forecast is 170,000. Any value above this might cause an increase in demand for the dollar. And the payroll report will most likely overshadow the unemployment report.

Based on the conducted analysis, I came to the conclusion that the upward wave pattern is complete. I still believe that targets in the 1.0500-1.0600 range are quite realistic, and with these targets in mind, I advise selling the instrument. The a-b-c structure appears complete and convincing. Therefore, I advise selling the instrument with targets set around the 1.0788 and 1.0637 marks. I believe that the construction of a downtrend segment will continue, but a corrective wave might start soon.

The wave pattern of the GBP/USD pair suggests a decline within the downtrend segment. There is a risk of ending the current downward wave if it is wave "d" and not "1". In that case, wave 5 could start from current levels. However, in my opinion, we are currently witnessing the construction of the first wave as part of a new downward segment of the trend. A successful attempt to break through the 1.2618 mark, corresponding to 127.2% Fibonacci, indicates the market's readiness for new short positions. I advise selling with targets set around the 1.2443 mark.

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USDCHF, H4 | Bounce off support?

The USD/CHF chart exhibits bullish momentum. Potential rebound from 1st support to 1st resistance. 1st support at 0.8772 and 2nd support at 0.8710 (50% Fibonacci Retracement) are crucial. Conversely, 1st resistance at 0.8825 (61.80% Fibonacci Retracement) resists, and 2nd resistance at 0.8866 signifies multi-swing high resistance. These levels indicate potential price reactions.

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Forecast for EUR/USD on September 4, 2023

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The short-term battle of speculators with the release of US employment data ended in favor of the dollar bulls. The dollar index rose by 0.58%, US government bond yields increased (from 4.25% to 4.30% for 5-year bonds), and stock markets closed mixed. The euro lost 66 pips, reaching the target support at 1.0774. Is this a signal or condition for a medium-term decline? At the very least, we need to wait for the price to settle below 1.0774. Next, we need to confirm a confident reversal of the S&P 500. In other words, the initial conditions can only emerge tomorrow. If this doesn't happen, the euro may rise again, attempting to surpass 1.0931 (MACD line).

We currently have a downtrend on the daily chart, so the nearest target is the level of 1.0692. Overcoming this target could result in the pair aiming for the 1.0483-1.0552 range, which includes the descending price channel line and the Fibonacci retracement level.

There is also potential for a bullish scenario, indicated by the emerging convergence between price and the Marlin oscillator.

If the pound realizes this intention, then the pair could rise in the target range of 1.2799-1.2814. Traders across markets are eagerly awaiting today's US employment data for August. If they turn out to be strong, the pound might head towards 1.2547.

On the four-hour chart, the price has paused at the target support of 1.0774. Consolidating below this level will allow the price to reach the target at 1.0692, but the euro can only reach this level if the stock market remains weak.

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Forex Analysis & Reviews: EUR/USD. Why is the dollar appreciating?

The US Dollar Index rose to a near six-month high on Tuesday. Currency pairs of the "major" group changed their configuration accordingly. In particular, the EUR/USD pair plummeted to the 1.0717 level, dropping to its lowest point in nearly three months. Moving forward, traders should be cautious about the current price dynamics. Short positions appear risky despite the swift and sharp decline in price.

Overall, Tuesday's "downward breakout" is solely due to the dollar's strength. At first glance, the greenback has strengthened without any apparent reason, given the nearly empty economic calendar. The primary reason for this has a deeper, more global nature: the dollar is trading higher amid a risk off mood. The US economy is showing signs of resilience, while there are signs that China and Europe are slowing, disappointing investors with declines in key macroeconomic indicators.

The US dollar received support from Chinese fundamental data. Notably, the decline of the Caixin Services PMI reading to 51.8 in August from 51.9 in July, missing market forecasts of an increase to 53.4 points. This is the lowest reading since January. This disappointing result has renewed concerns about the slowdown in the Chinese economy. In response to this report, the Shanghai Composite Index fell by nearly 1%, and the Hang Seng Index dropped by almost 2%.

This report should be considered in conjunction with other reports published in China over the past few weeks. For instance, China's manufacturing PMI rose to 49.7 in August from 49.3 in July. This reading has been below the 50-point mark for the fifth consecutive month. China's non-manufacturing activity index also fell short of the forecast, rising to 51.0 against expectations of 51.3. While it remains "above the waterline," the downtrend has persisted for six months.

At the end of August, The Wall Street Journal published an article on the prospects of China's economic growth. It was quite pessimistic: surveyed economists concluded that the economic model that took China to great-power status seems broken. Weak Chinese fundamental data in July and August (GDP data, trade figures, industrial indicators, PMIs) only illustrated the resounding material from WSJ.

Weak growth in other countries, primarily China and the EU, prompts market participants to acquire the US dollar. Furthermore, according to some experts, the resilient US economy, combined with high inflation (slow decreases in inflation figures), "guarantee" that the Federal Reserve's interest rate will remain high for a long time.

Recent US economic reports indicate that the American economy is feeling fairly confident, despite the extensive and rather aggressive tightening of the Fed's monetary policy. In particular, Goldman Sachs trimmed its prediction for the chance of a recession in the US to 15% from 20%. Therefore, discussions about rate cuts in early next year have essentially been put to rest. Moreover, markets are pricing in another round of rate hikes by the Fed by the end of this year (a 40% probability of a rate hike in November).

At the same time, European reports, for the most part, have been disappointing (PMIs, IFO indices), and representatives of the European Central Bank are expressing concerns about the pace of economic growth in the eurozone. The recently published minutes of the ECB's July meeting also reflected negative trends: ECB members agreed with the chief economist of the ECB that the near-term economic prospects of the eurozone had "deteriorated significantly." Such a news flow has sparked rumors that the central bank may need to start lowering interest rates in the first half of next year. Moreover, the probability of an ECB rate hike in September has decreased to around 30%. Underwhelming China macro data (the EU's largest trading partner) only adds fuel to the fire, simultaneously sparking a risk-off sentiment in the markets.

The dollar, in turn, is benefiting from this situation. On Tuesday, the euro slipped further amid risk-aversion, allowing bears to exit the 8-figure territory and establish a new price range between 1.0710 and 1.0800.

The oil market has also provided more (indirect) support to the greenback, as spike in oil prices reignited fears about US inflation accelerating. Brent crude futures rose above $90 per barrel (the first time since November 18, 2022) on news that Saudi Arabia and Russia are extending voluntary oil production cuts by a combined 1.3 million b/d.

Considering that the EUR/USD pair has approached the lower band of the aforementioned price range (1.0710 - the lower Bollinger Bands line on the daily chart), it's better to be cautious with short positions. In this case, it would be wise to either wait for a bullish correction (to enter short positions aiming for 1.0710) or a breakdown of the support level. In the latter case, the next target for the downward movement will be the 1.0640 level, which is the lower Bollinger Bands line on the weekly chart.

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XAUUSD H4 | Reacting off 1st Resistance?

The XAU/USD chart currently has a bullish momentum, indicating a potential upward trend. There's a likelihood of continued bullish movement towards the first resistance. The first support at 1913.49 is significant, aligning with the 61.80% Fibonacci Retracement. The second support at 1901.55 is also noteworthy, aligning with the 78.60% Fibonacci Retracement. On the resistance side, the first resistance at 1931.97 aligns with the 38.20% Fibonacci Retracement, and the second resistance at 1943.88 aligns with the 78.60% Fibonacci Retracement.

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NZDUSD H4 | Falling to 1st support?

The NZD/USD chart currently shows a bullish trend with potential for further upward movement. The 1st resistance at 0.5930, coinciding with the 50.00% Fibonacci retracement, is a key level that may impede bullish progress. Similarly, the 2nd resistance at 0.5992 is also significant for potential resistance.

On the downside, the 1st support at 0.5891 aligns with the 61.80% Fibonacci retracement and serves as a strong support level. The 2nd support at 0.5862, identified as a pullback support, adds to the support zone.

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Forex Analysis & Reviews: Forecast for EUR/USD on September 14, 2023

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Yesterday's US CPI data came in around forecast levels. The August Core CPI dropped from 4.7% YoY to 4.3% YoY, while the CPI rose from 3.2% YoY to 3.7% YoY (forecast 3.6% YoY). Considering that industrial production in the eurozone plummeted by 1.1% in July and decreased by 2.2% YoY (forecast -0.3%), the euro's decline could have been greater than the 24 pips that we saw yesterday.

Trading volumes were substantial, indicating that there was market activity, and traders preferred to hold their positions ahead of today's European Central Bank meeting, as the probability of a rate hike stands at 68%. If investors showed an intention not to sell the euro based on US inflation data, they may buy it following the ECB meeting. The bullish target is the 1.0824/32 range. Technical convergence in action. A price above this range will open up the target of 1.0882. The MACD line is approaching this level.

On the 4-hour chart, the price is between the balance and MACD indicator lines. The Marlin oscillator is currently holding an uptrend. A waiting mode is likely until the ECB announces its rate decision.

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