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The 1.35 level, of course, is a large, round, psychologically significant figure and an area that a lot of people will be watching, as it has been important a couple of times in the past. Nonetheless, I think we have a situation where there is a lack of volume. I do not know how much I read into the price action at the moment.
Yes, the US dollar has softened quite a bit over the last couple of weeks, but we also have to keep in mind that there are some concerns about the global economy. If that ends up being the case, it does make a certain amount of sense that the US dollar still has a bit of demand.
Furthermore, you have to understand that some of the leading indicators and data have thrown a bit of a monkey wrench into the plans of those who are looking to sell off the US dollar based on loosening monetary policy. It is not that rare that the Federal Reserve starts cutting rates and then the US dollar strengthens shortly afterwards. That is mainly because it is a sign of potential stress in the system. However, the fundamentals do not matter if the price ends up doing something completely different.
At this point, if we do break out to the upside, I think the 1.37 level is a potential target, perhaps even the 1.38 level. If we turn around and break below the 1.3450 level, then we could go down to the 1.33 level. Ultimately, this is a market that I think is at a major inflection point, and we need to watch it very closely. I suspect that this is all about the US dollar, so watch the US dollar against other currencies. It could give you a bit of a heads-up.
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The EURNZD began activating with the main indicators’ positivity, noticing its stability above %261.8 Fibonacci extension level, which represents an important support at 2.0070, attempting to record some gains by its rally towards 2.0270.
The price needs extra bullish momentum to reinforce the chances of forming strong bullish waves, to attack the barrier near 2.0385, to confirm surpassing it to open the way for recording more of the gains, to expect forming extra main target at 2.0500 reaching the top near 2.0625.
The expected trading range for today is between 2.0205 and 2.0385
Trend forecast: Bullish
EUR/USD struggled to make a decisive move in either direction on Monday to close virtually unchanged. The pair continues to move sideways, slightly above 1.1750, in the European session on Tuesday. The neutral technical stance and thin trading conditions ahead of the New Year holiday could cause the pair to remain in a consolidation phase in the short term.
The table below shows the percentage change of Euro (EUR) against listed major currencies this month. Euro was the strongest against the US Dollar.
| USD | EUR | GBP | JPY | CAD | AUD | NZD | CHF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | -1.44% | -2.01% | -0.12% | -2.10% | -2.39% | -1.43% | -1.78% | |
| EUR | 1.44% | -0.57% | 1.34% | -0.66% | -0.96% | 0.03% | -0.33% | |
| GBP | 2.01% | 0.57% | 2.17% | -0.09% | -0.39% | 0.61% | 0.22% | |
| JPY | 0.12% | -1.34% | -2.17% | -2.01% | -2.29% | -1.31% | -1.69% | |
| CAD | 2.10% | 0.66% | 0.09% | 2.01% | -0.34% | 0.70% | 0.32% | |
| AUD | 2.39% | 0.96% | 0.39% | 2.29% | 0.34% | 1.00% | 0.59% | |
| NZD | 1.43% | -0.03% | -0.61% | 1.31% | -0.70% | -1.00% | -0.38% | |
| CHF | 1.78% | 0.33% | -0.22% | 1.69% | -0.32% | -0.59% | 0.38% |
The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the Euro from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent EUR (base)/USD (quote).
The data from the US showed on Monday that Pending Home Sales increased by 3.3% in November. This reading came in better than the market expectation of 1% but failed to trigger a noticeable market reaction. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas noted in its monthly report that the Dallas Fed Manufacturing Index edged lower to -10.9 in December from -10.4 in November.
Later in the day, the Federal Reserve will publish the minutes of the December policy meeting. In case the publication shows that policymakers are willing to take some time to assess the economic conditions before cutting the policy rate again, the US Dollar (USD) could hold its ground and make it difficult for EUR/USD to edge higher. Conversely, a dovish tone, with officials reaffirming the need to support the labor market and confidence about inflation not rising again, the USD could come under bearish pressure. Nevertheless, markets are unlikely to get out of the holiday mood until next week.
The 20-period Simple Moving Average (SMA) has flattened and now caps near 1.1777 as the pair slips marginally beneath it. The 50-, 100-, and 200-period SMAs trend higher below price, reinforcing a positive underlying bias. The 50-period SMA at 1.1756 offers nearby dynamic support. The Relative Strength Index (14) stands at 49, neutral and easing, which hints at fading intraday momentum.
Measured from the 1.1503 low to the 1.1800 high, the 23.6% retracement at 1.1730 aligns as a key support level, followed by the 38.2% retracement at 1.1687 next. Immediate resistance aligns at 1.1800 (static level) ahead of 1.1840 (upper limit of the ascending channel).
(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool)
The Euro is the currency for the 20 European Union countries that belong to the Eurozone. It is the second most heavily traded currency in the world behind the US Dollar. In 2022, it accounted for 31% of all foreign exchange transactions, with an average daily turnover of over $2.2 trillion a day.
EUR/USD is the most heavily traded currency pair in the world, accounting for an estimated 30% off all transactions, followed by EUR/JPY (4%), EUR/GBP (3%) and EUR/AUD (2%).
The European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany, is the reserve bank for the Eurozone. The ECB sets interest rates and manages monetary policy.
The ECB’s primary mandate is to maintain price stability, which means either controlling inflation or stimulating growth. Its primary tool is the raising or lowering of interest rates. Relatively high interest rates – or the expectation of higher rates – will usually benefit the Euro and vice versa.
The ECB Governing Council makes monetary policy decisions at meetings held eight times a year. Decisions are made by heads of the Eurozone national banks and six permanent members, including the President of the ECB, Christine Lagarde.
Eurozone inflation data, measured by the Harmonized Index of Consumer Prices (HICP), is an important econometric for the Euro. If inflation rises more than expected, especially if above the ECB’s 2% target, it obliges the ECB to raise interest rates to bring it back under control.
Relatively high interest rates compared to its counterparts will usually benefit the Euro, as it makes the region more attractive as a place for global investors to park their money.
Data releases gauge the health of the economy and can impact on the Euro. Indicators such as GDP, Manufacturing and Services PMIs, employment, and consumer sentiment surveys can all influence the direction of the single currency.
A strong economy is good for the Euro. Not only does it attract more foreign investment but it may encourage the ECB to put up interest rates, which will directly strengthen the Euro. Otherwise, if economic data is weak, the Euro is likely to fall.
Economic data for the four largest economies in the euro area (Germany, France, Italy and Spain) are especially significant, as they account for 75% of the Eurozone’s economy.
Another significant data release for the Euro is the Trade Balance. This indicator measures the difference between what a country earns from its exports and what it spends on imports over a given period.
If a country produces highly sought after exports then its currency will gain in value purely from the extra demand created from foreign buyers seeking to purchase these goods. Therefore, a positive net Trade Balance strengthens a currency and vice versa for a negative balance.
The GBPJPY pair is forced to provide slow corrective trading, due to the contradiction between the main indicators, keeping its fluctuations near 210.65 level, but its stability below 211.30 level supports the chances of activating the bearish corrective attack, to keep waiting for our negative expectations until reaching 209.70 level reaching the minor bullish channel’s support at 209.00.
While gathering extra bullish momentum and its rally above the barrier will provide new opportunity for activating the bullish trend, to expect targeting new positive stations that might begin at 212.65.
The expected trading range for today is between 209.30 and 211.20
Trend forecast: Bearish
Sterling’s rally against the Japanese Yen has stalled below the 211.50 level. The pair is now looking for direction, with downside attempts contained above 210.00 so far. The minutes of the latest BoJ meeting have cemented hopes of further monetary tightening, and the tensions in the East China Sea have dampened risk appetite, altogether providing support to the safe-haven Yen.
The Chinese Navy extends military drills for the second day, including live-fire of missiles and rehearsals of a total blockade of the Taiwan island, which has forced Taipei to ramp up its defences. The escalating tensions in the region have hammered Asian markets and are providing some support to the safe-haven Yen on Tuesday.
In the 4-hour chart, GBP/JPY trades at 210.76, posting marginal losses on the daily chart. The broader bullish trend remains intact, but technical indicators are entering negative territory. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) remains slightly below zero, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains wavering around the key 50 level, showing a lack of clear direction.
Immediate support stands at 210.05 (December 24 low), and the trendline from early November lows is now at 209.35. A confirmation below those levels will bring the mid-December highs, around 208.90, into focus.
On the upside, the 211.53 long-term high is holding bulls for now. Further up, tthe 127.2% Fibonacci extension of the December 15 to December 22 rally, at 212.75, and the 161.8% extension of the same cycle, at 214.38, are plausible targets.
(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool)
The table below shows the percentage change of Japanese Yen (JPY) against listed major currencies today. Japanese Yen was the strongest against the Swiss Franc.
| USD | EUR | GBP | JPY | CAD | AUD | NZD | CHF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD | 0.00% | -0.07% | -0.12% | -0.08% | -0.23% | -0.16% | -0.01% | |
| EUR | -0.01% | -0.08% | -0.13% | -0.10% | -0.26% | -0.16% | -0.04% | |
| GBP | 0.07% | 0.08% | -0.04% | -0.02% | -0.17% | -0.07% | 0.04% | |
| JPY | 0.12% | 0.13% | 0.04% | 0.03% | -0.11% | -0.05% | 0.14% | |
| CAD | 0.08% | 0.10% | 0.02% | -0.03% | -0.14% | -0.07% | 0.06% | |
| AUD | 0.23% | 0.26% | 0.17% | 0.11% | 0.14% | 0.08% | 0.21% | |
| NZD | 0.16% | 0.16% | 0.07% | 0.05% | 0.07% | -0.08% | 0.13% | |
| CHF | 0.01% | 0.04% | -0.04% | -0.14% | -0.06% | -0.21% | -0.13% |
The heat map shows percentage changes of major currencies against each other. The base currency is picked from the left column, while the quote currency is picked from the top row. For example, if you pick the Japanese Yen from the left column and move along the horizontal line to the US Dollar, the percentage change displayed in the box will represent JPY (base)/USD (quote).
Silver price (XAG/USD) gains more than 2% after registering a steep drop of more than 7% in the previous session, trading around $74.40 per troy ounce during the early European hours on Tuesday. Traders engaged in aggressive profit-taking after the XAG/USD pair hit a record high of $85.87 in the previous session.
The technical analysis of the daily chart timeframe suggests the price of the precious metal moves upwards within an ascending channel pattern, strengthening the bullish bias. The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 70.51 (overbought), signaling stretched momentum.
The nine-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) rises above the 50-day EMA, and the price holds well above both, framing a strong bullish trend. The short-term average has steepened in recent sessions, reinforcing upside bias.
Immediate resistance aligns at the upper boundary of the ascending channel around $79.30. A break above the channel would help the Silver price to approach the record high of $85.87, which was recorded on December 29.
A sustained push through the channel could extend gains toward new cycle highs, while failure to clear it would encourage consolidation. With moving averages trending higher and positive momentum intact, dips would attract buyers, and the trend would remain supported above the short-term average.
On the downside, support is seen at the nine-day EMA of $71.02, followed by the lower ascending channel boundary around $69.00. Further declines below this confluence support zone would open the doors for the Silver price to explore the region around the 50-day EMA at $58.73.
Silver is a precious metal highly traded among investors. It has been historically used as a store of value and a medium of exchange. Although less popular than Gold, traders may turn to Silver to diversify their investment portfolio, for its intrinsic value or as a potential hedge during high-inflation periods. Investors can buy physical Silver, in coins or in bars, or trade it through vehicles such as Exchange Traded Funds, which track its price on international markets.
Silver prices can move due to a wide range of factors. Geopolitical instability or fears of a deep recession can make Silver price escalate due to its safe-haven status, although to a lesser extent than Gold’s. As a yieldless asset, Silver tends to rise with lower interest rates. Its moves also depend on how the US Dollar (USD) behaves as the asset is priced in dollars (XAG/USD). A strong Dollar tends to keep the price of Silver at bay, whereas a weaker Dollar is likely to propel prices up. Other factors such as investment demand, mining supply – Silver is much more abundant than Gold – and recycling rates can also affect prices.
Silver is widely used in industry, particularly in sectors such as electronics or solar energy, as it has one of the highest electric conductivity of all metals – more than Copper and Gold. A surge in demand can increase prices, while a decline tends to lower them. Dynamics in the US, Chinese and Indian economies can also contribute to price swings: for the US and particularly China, their big industrial sectors use Silver in various processes; in India, consumers’ demand for the precious metal for jewellery also plays a key role in setting prices.
Silver prices tend to follow Gold’s moves. When Gold prices rise, Silver typically follows suit, as their status as safe-haven assets is similar. The Gold/Silver ratio, which shows the number of ounces of Silver needed to equal the value of one ounce of Gold, may help to determine the relative valuation between both metals. Some investors may consider a high ratio as an indicator that Silver is undervalued, or Gold is overvalued. On the contrary, a low ratio might suggest that Gold is undervalued relative to Silver.
(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool.)
Nonetheless, the longer-term trend is most certainly to the upside, and I think that continues to be the major driver of where we go next. If we were to drop from here, the 182 yen level is an area that I think will more likely than not offer quite a bit of support, especially as the 50-day EMA is racing toward it. Remember, the interest rate differential still favors the Euro over the Japanese yen.
Because of this, I think traders will continue to try to hold this pair over the longer term, and getting paid at the end of every day certainly helps. If we were to break down below the 182 yen level, then I will be watching the 50-day EMA, presently at the 180.47 level and rising for support.
To the upside, I see the 186 yen level as a potential target. The 185 yen level underneath there, of course, has a certain amount of psychology attached to it, but I think given enough time, we will slice through it. In fact, we almost did about a week ago, and I think you have a situation where we will continue to see buyers willing to take advantage of dips.
The Bank of Japan has recently raised rates, but quite frankly, the market didn’t seem too impressed by it, and as a result, I think the Japanese yen will continue to get punished for a whole host of reasons. I have no interest in shorting this pair but do keep in mind that if we get some type of major systemic fear out there, it does tend to benefit the Japanese yen. That correction would probably be a nice opportunity to get long again at an even better price.
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The euro initially tried to rally against the British pound during the trading session on Thursday, but it looks as if the unwinding of negative bets against the British pound continues on Thursday. We initially tried to break above that 50-day EMA, but have given that back, and now it looks like the budget in the United Kingdom has allayed some of the fears that traders had about the British pound, and it is showing up here and many other currency pairs. With that being said, I am looking at a potential breakdown toward the 0.87 level. If we break down below the 0.87 level, I suspect that at that point in time, we make a move down to 0.86 and lower. This does look a lot like a topping pattern, and the sizable candlestick on Wednesday, of course, definitely makes this appear a very probable breakdown.
This market typically is very choppy, to say the least, and as a result, you have to be very cautious, but I also look at this market as one that has been close to a major resistance barrier in the form of 0.89. And as long as we don’t break above there, I don’t know that the behavior of this pair will have changed drastically from a longer-term standpoint. While I don’t necessarily expect a massive shorting opportunity, I do think that overall, we are starting to see a shift in the pattern, and this suggests to me that maybe we have a trend change. It’s still early days, but with a little bit of caution, it is a trade that I might be willing to take.
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