GBP/USD: general analysis

Current trend

Yesterday the GBP/USD pair reached its new lows, having fallen to the level of 1.2796. The fall in the pair slowed down only amid the publication of data on US trade balance as trade deficit widened more than forecast.
Macroeconomic statistics, released today in the UK, were generally favorable for the national currency. Industrial production fell 0.5 percent in May compared to April that was, nevertheless, better than a projected drop of 0.9 percent. On the year, the indicator was 1.4 percent up against the forecast of 0.5 percent. The Halifax House Price Index grew 1.3 percent in May after a 0.9 percent growth in the previous month.

Data on the Employment Change is due today in the US. The indicator is expected to decline from 173 to 159 thousands that might negatively influence the US Dollar. Attention also needs to be paid to data on the Initial Jobless Claims. If the indicator exceeds the forecast of 270 thousands, the American currency is likely to come under pressure.

Support and resistance

On the daily chart, the pair is declining along the lower MA of Bollinger Bands. MACD histogram is in the negative zone, and its volumes are showing a sharp growth. Stochastic is in the oversold zone and moving along its border.
Support levels: 1.2900, 1.2800.
Resistance levels: 1.3010, 1.3120, 1.3290, 1.3440, 1.3675, 1.3880, 1.4220, 1.4609, 1.4770.

Trading tips

Long positions can be opened from the level of 1.3020 with the target at 1.3120 and stop-loss at 1.2990.
Short positions can be opened from the level of 1.2900 with the target at 1.2800 and stop-loss at 1.2930.
Validity – 1-3 days.

USD/CAD: pair is growing

Current trend

The pair continued growing in the end of last week amid the publications of labour market data in the US and Canada. The American data showed a substantial strengthening of its labour market that supported the US Dollar. The number of Initial Jobless Claims fell to 254 thousands while the Nonfarm Payrolls increased to 287 thousands, against the previous figure of 11 thousands. At the same time, the Canadian Dollar was pressured by data on the Net Change in Employment, which fell by 0.7 thousands while economists predicted a growth of 13.8 thousands. However, the Participation Rate shrank from 65.7% to 65.5% that lead to a decline in the Unemployment Rate from 6.9% to 6.8%.

Support and resistance

Bollinger Bands on the daily chart is moving up while the price range is narrowing. MACD is growing and giving a weak buy signal. Stochastic is growing as well and approaching the overbought zone.
The indicators recommend waiting for clearer trading signals.
Support levels: 1.3020, 1.3000 (psychologically important level), 1.2962, 1.2930, 1.2876 (7 July low), 1.2831 (4 July low), 1.2800, 1.2762. 1.2700.
Resistance levels: 1.3064 (local high), 1.3100 (28 June high), 1.3143 (2 June high), 1.3187 (24 May high), 1.3218.

Trading tips

Long positions can be opened after the price consolidation above the level of 1.3100 with targets at 1.3218, 1.3250, 1.3300 and stop-loss at 1.3050. Validity – 2-3 days.
Short positions can be opened after the breakdown of the level of 1.3020 with targets at 1.2900, 1.2876 and stop-loss at 1.3070. Validity – 2-3 days.

GBP/USD: review and forecast

Current trend

The British currency continues strengthening. Since the beginning of the week, the GBP/USD pair has gained back about 500 points. There is a good chance that the pair has already reached its lows after the results of the British referendum were released, and, therefore, might continue developing its upward trend.

Support and resistance

On the daily chart, the price remains between the lower and the middle MAs of Bollinger Bands and might continue moving up towards the middle one and reach the level of 1.3500 which is one of recent local highs.
Support levels: 1.3225, 1.3150, 1.3060, 1.2860.
Resistance levels: 1.3400, 1.3470, 1.3500, 1.3585.

Trading tips

Long positions can be opened from the current level with the target at 1.3500 and stop-loss at 1.3235.
Short positions can be opened from the level of 1.3235 with the target at 1.2860 and stop-loss at 1.3310.

EUR/USD: general analysis

Current trend

The EUR/USD pair is moving up and strengthened by 35 points in the previous trading session. Yesterday US macroeconomic statistics had almost no influence on dynamics in the pair. It should, nevertheless, be noted that the number of initial jobless claims remained unchanged at 254,000 while economists expected an increase to 265,000. Today market participants will be following data on the Consumer Price Index and Retail Sales, due in the US at 2:30 pm (GMT+2).

Support and resistance

Bollinger Bands on the 4-hour chart is directed up. MACD histogram is in the positive zone, and its volumes are growing.
The indicators recommend long positions.
Support levels: 1.1115, 1.1087, 1.1050, 1.1010.
Resistance levels: 1.1148, 1.1185, 1.1220, 1.1276.

Trading tips

Long positions can be opened above the level of 1.1148 with targets at 1.1185 and 1.1220.
Short positions can be opened below the level of 1.1087 with targets at 1.1050 and 1.1010.

USD/CAD: pair trades flat

Current trend

The USD/CAD pair started this week with a growth but then lost most of its gains. This dynamics in the pair can be explained by the lack of important macroeconomic publications in the US and fluctuation in the oil market.
The price of oil lost about 2 percent on Friday after data on crude supplies and the number of active oil rigs were released. Genscape reported an increase of 26,460 barrels in the week to 15 July at Cushing delivery hub. Data from Baker Hughes showed that the number of active oil rigs rose by six to 357. These statistics are seen as a negative factor that might cause a shift in the supply and demand fragile balance in the oil market.

Support and resistance

Bollinger Bands on the daily chart is moving horizontally while the price range remains narrow. MACD is trying to turn up while still keeping a sell signal. Stochastic is turning up near the border of the oversold zone.
Support levels: 1.2962, 1.2930, 1.2900, 1.2861 (local low), 1.2831 (4 July low), 1.2800, 1.2762, 1.2700 (23 June level).
Resistance levels: 1.3000, 1.3021 (local high), 1.3055, 1.3083, 1.3100, 1.3139 (11 July high).

Trading tips

Long positions can be opened above the level of 1.3000 (with appropriate indicators signals) with targets at 1.3100, 1.3139 and stop-loss at 1.2962, 1.2950. Validity – 2-3 days.
Short positions can be opened after the price rebounds down from the level of 1.3000 with the target at 1.2900 and stop-loss at 1.3050. Validity – 2-3 days.

EUR/USD: general review

Current trend

The pair continues trading at its local lows amid weakening in the Euro, which remains under pressure prior to the ECB monetary policy meeting. According to forecasts, the regulator will keep its interest rate unchanged but will announce its readiness to further ease monetary policy in the nearest future. At the same time, additional uncertainty to ECB’s decision comes from a growing problem in the Italian banking sector, which could worsen the situation of UK’s departure from the European Union. According to the IMF estimates, the total size of bad debts on banks’ balance sheets amounts to around 360 billion Euro.
In addition, the pair is pressured by strengthening in the Dollar that receives support from strong macroeconomic statistics from the US. The latest data increased the probability of an interest rate hike by the Fed before the year-end.

Support and resistance

The nearest support level is at 1.0984.
The nearest resistance level is at 1.1023.

Trading tips

Short positions can be opened from the level of 1.0984 with the target at 1.0750 and stop-loss at 1.1023.

USD/JPY: general analysis

Current trend

Despite strong macroeconomic statistics that were released today in Japan, the Yen remains under pressure amid expectations of a cut in interest rates at the upcoming Bank of Japan meeting, due 29 July. Moreover, it should also be noted that other major central banks also consider further easing of monetary policy to overcome negative effects of Britain’s exit from the EU. Thus, the US Dollar is seen as a more attractive asset in the current situation.

Support and resistance

Bollinger Bands on the 4-hour chart is directed horizontally while the price range is showing no changes. The instrument fell below the support level of 106.27. MACD histogram is in the positive zone, but its volumes are falling. The indicator is giving a sell signal. Stochastic reached the border of the overbought zone and turned down.
The indicators recommend short positions.
Support levels: 105.98, 105.67, 105.43, 105.04.
Resistance levels: 106.27, 106.50, 106.70, 107.16, 107.45.

Trading tips

Short positions can be opened from the current levels with the target at 105.43 and stop-loss at 106.70. Validity – 1-2 days.
Long positions can be opened from the level of 106.50 with the target at 107.00 and stop-loss at 106.15. Validity – 1-2 days.

GBP/USD: review and forecast

Current trend

The pair continues trading in a narrow sideways channel near the level of 1.3100 amid lack of important macroeconomic news form the UK and prior to the Fed Interest Rate Decision that is due today. According to forecasts, the rate will remain unchanged.
At the same time, the majority of market participants expect a rate cut in the UK in the nearest future while the probability of monetary policy tightening in the US before the end of the year significantly increased, which is pressuring the pair.

Support and resistance

In the medium-term, the price is expected to fall to the level of 1.3000, where it will reverse and return to the level of 1.3250.
On the 4-hour chart, the price is trading near the lower MA of Bollinger Bands while bands are narrowing.
Support levels: 1.3050, 1.3000, 1.2860.
Resistance levels: 1.3150, 1.3250, 1.3310, 1.3400, 1.3480.

Trading tips

Pending buy order can be placed at the level of 1.3000 with the target at 1.3250 and stop-loss at 1.2900.
Short positions can be opened from the level of 1.2940 with the target at 1.2860 and stop-loss at 1.3000.

XAU/USD: general review

Current trend

After a significant growth on Thursday amid the US Fed Interest Rate Decision, the price of gold slightly fell. The instrument was pressured by expectations of strong data on the US GDP for the second quarter of the year. According to forecasts, the index will grow from 1.1% to 2.6%. However, the Dollar remains under pressure due to uncertainty regarding plans of the American regulator on monetary policy tightening during this year. The probability of a rate hike at September’s meeting currently stands at only 14%.

Support and resistance

On the 4-hour chart, Bollinger Bands is directed down while the price range is narrowing, suggesting the likelihood of a trend change. MACD is turning down. Stochastic turned up near the border of the oversold zone.
The indicators recommend short positions.
Support levels: 1330.01, 1327.52, 1325.53, 1323.21, 1321.05, 1318.72, 1315.74.
Resistance levels: 1336.32, 1340.46, 1342.29, 1345.28, 1346.77.

Trading tips

Short positions can be opened from current prices with the target at 1321.00 and stop-loss at 1340.00. Validity – 1 day.
Long positions can be opened from the level of 1318.70 with the target at 1323.00 and stop-loss at 1313.50. Validity – 1 day.

AUD/USD: general analysis

Current trend

Today the Reserve bank of Australia announced its decision on interest rates. In line with expectations, interest rates were cut from 1.75% to 1.50% that had a strong negative impact on the AUD/USD pair.
This afternoon attention needs to be paid to a report on US personal income and spending in June. A growth in both indicators might add to pressure on the pair.

Support and resistance

Bollinger Bands on the daily chart is directed up while the price range is narrowing. MACD histogram is in the positive zone, but its volumes are falling. Stochastic has left the oversold zone.
The indicators recommend waiting for clearer trading signals.
Support levels: 0.7525, 0.7510, 0.7491, 0.7481, 0.7467, 0.7454, 0.7442.
Resistance levels: 0.7546, 0.7554, 0.7566, 0.7579, 0.7589, 0.7601.

Trading tips

Long positions can be opened from the current level with the target at 0.7650 and stop-loss at 0.7505. Validity – 1 day.
Short positions can be opened from the level of 0.7505 with targets at 0.7480, 0.7440 and stop-loss at 0.7525. Validity – 1-2 day.

GBP/USD: general analysis

Current trend

After the Bank of England decided its cut interest rates to 0.25%, the GBP/USD pair lost more than 200 points. Having reached its low in the region of 1.3111, the price corrected up. The instrument gained moderate support when data on US Initial Jobless Claims showed a 3 000 increase to 269 000 for the week ended July 30.
On Friday market participants will turn their attention to statistics for July on US Nonfarm Payrolls and Unemployment Rate. Economists project 180 000 new jobs were created last month that is substantially below
the previous reading of 287 000. The Unemployment Rate, at the same time, is expected to be down from 4.9% to 4.8%.

Support and resistance

Bollinger Bands on the 4-hour chart is directed down, but the price was falling below the lower band that suggests the possibility of an upward correction towards the middle MA and the level of 1.3272. MACD histogram is in the positive zone, but its volumes are falling. The indicator is giving a sell signal.
Support levels: 1.3111, 1.3065, 1.3007.
Resistance levels: 1.3190, 1.3272, 1.3374.

Trading tips

Short positions can be opened below the level of 1.3111 with targets at 1.3065 and 1.3007.
Long positions can be opened above the level of 1.3272 with the target at 1.3374.

EUR/USD: general analysis

Current trend
Last week, the US Dollar gained strong support from the ADP employment report and Friday's non-farm payrolls report. At the same time, it should be noted that US trade deficit widened to $44.50 billion that is considered as a negative factor for the American currency.
Favorable data on Germany’s industrial production was released in this morning. In June industrial output grew 0.5% and 0.8% in monthly and annual terms respectively.
On Tuesday dynamics in the pair might be influenced by data on Germany’s trade balance. A strong growth in the country’s exports and favorable data on trade surplus could support the European currency.

Support and resistance
On the 4-hour chart, the pair is trading between the middle and lower lines of Bollinger Bands. MACD histogram is in the negative zone, its volumes are gradually growing. Stochastic is moving up.
Support levels: 1.1070, 1.1040, 1.1015, 1.0990, 1.0965, 1.0950.
Resistance levels: 1.1105, 1.1125, 1.1160, 1.1185, 1.1200, 1.1235, 1.1250.

Trading tips
Short positions can be opened from the level of 1.1060 with the target at 1.1015 and stop-loss at 1.1080.
Long positions can be opened from the level of 1.1110 with the target at 1.1160 and stop-loss at 1.1090.
Validity – 1-3 days.