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UKBrent: general review

Current trend

During yesterday’s trading session, after it has tested the level of 58.44, the price of Brent crude oil fell by almost $3 per barrel, and at its lowest point towards the end of the session was trading near the level of 55.40. Most likely, such a serious decline was caused by a strengthening in the US Dollar amid the publication of positive macroeconomic statistics in the US. Market participants were selling oil futures that are expressed in Dollars.

Today markets are waiting for the publication of the Weekly Crude Oil Stock by the American Petroleum Institute, due at 11:30 pm (GMT+2).

Support and resistance

The instrument is correcting after the sharp fall. The upward correction could continue to the middle MA of Bollinger Bands (56.77).

Support levels: 55.79, 54.74, 53.55.
Resistance levels: 56.49, 57.29, 58.44.

Trading tips

Long positions can be opened after the price consolidation above the level of 56.77 with targets at 57.29, 58.44 and stop-loss at 56.40.
Short positions can be opened after the price consolidation below the level of 55.37 with targets at 54.74, 53.55 and stop-loss at 55.60.

 

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GBP/USD: general review

Current trend

The pair significantly grew yesterday amid a substantial weakening in the US Dollar that remains under pressure after the publication of the FOMC Minutes in the middle of the week. The Minutes, despite been quite hawkish, showed that further path of monetary policy tightening in the US is uncertain as the effect to the economy of the promised fiscal stimulus by Donald Trump is unknown yet. The market seems to agree with the regulator about high level of uncertainty, as the Dollar continues falling despite strong statistics that keep coming out in the US.

Additional support to the Pound came from strong data on the Markit Services PMI. In December, the index rose from 55.2 to 56.2 points, well above forecasts.
Today attention needs to be paid to data on the Nonfarm Payrolls in the US.

Support and resistance

On the 4-hour chart, the pair turned down having failed its long-term SMA200, a breakout of which could lead to a growth continuation. However, the Composite has formed a divergence with the RSI and price, suggesting a decline possibility.
Support levels: 1.2322 (local lows), 1.2297 (November 2016 lows), 1.2206 (local lows).
Resistance levels: 1.2433 (local highs), 1.2505 (local highs), 1.2542 (local highs).

Trading tips

Long positions can be opened from the level of 1.2443 with targets at 1.2505, 1.2542 and stop-loss at 1.2412. Validity – 1-2 days.
Short positions can be opened from the level of 1.2297 with the target at 1.2206 and stop-loss at 1.2322. Validity – 1-2 days.


 

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XAG/USD: technical analysis

XAG/USD, D1

On the daily chart, the instrument is trading just above the middle MA of Bollinger Bands. The price remains below the EMA65, EMA130 and SMA200 that are directed down. The RSI is trying to turn down having broken out its December resistance. The Composite is testing its December resistance as well.

XAG/USD, H4

On the 4-hour chart, the instrument is trading on the middle MA of Bollinger Bands. The price remains on the level with the moving averages that are horizontal. The RSI is showing Bullish dynamics. The Composite is about to test its longer MA.

Key levels

Support levels: 16.15 (November 2016 lows), 15.67 (December 2016 lows), 15.34 (23.6% Fibonacci correction).
Resistance levels: 16.71 (local highs), 17.07 (October 2016 lows), 17.20 (50% correction).

Trading tips

There is a chance the upward correction is going to continue.
Long positions can be opened from the level of 16.71 with targets at 17.07, 17.20 and stop-loss at 16.55. Validity – 2-3 days.
Short positions can be opened from the level of 16.15 with the target at 15.67 and stop-loss at 16.33. Validity – 2-3 days.


 

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Brent: oil prices fell

Current trend

The price of Brent crude oil fell at the beginning of the week amid growing concerns that the OPEC countries are going to carry out their agreement to cut the production.

According to the experts, in the first days of January the Iraqi exports going through the port of Basra were the highest in the last 4 years. In addition, oil reserves in Iran’s floating storages significantly fell. In September 2016, their levels halved that indicates an increase in the country’s exports activities.
Oil prices were also pressured by data on the number of oilrigs in the US. For the week ending on 30 December, their number rose by 4 to 529 rigs, reaching the highest level since December 2015. The number of rigs in the US has been growing for the 10th consecutive week.

Support and resistance

Bollinger Bands on the daily chart turned sideways while the price range remains unchanged. MACD is falling and giving a quite strong sell signal. Stochastic is falling as well and approaching the border of the oversold zone.
The indicators recommend waiting for clearer trading signals.
Support levels: 55.07 (local low), 54.37, 53.91 (22 December low), 53.50, 52.68 (8 December low), 51.85.
Resistance levels: 55.77 (20 December high), 56.50, 57.10 (12 December high), 57.52 (6 January high), 58.10, 58.68 (15 July 2015 high), 59.51.

Trading tips

Long positions can be opened after the breakout of the level of 55.77 with targets at 57.10, 57.52 and stop-loss at 54.00. Validity – 2-3 days.
Short positions can be opened after the price consolidation below the level of 55.00 with targets at 53.50, 52.68 and stop-loss at 55.80. Validity – 2-3 days.


 

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USD/JPY: general analysis

Current trend

During the trading session on Tuesday the pair was lowering. The USA stock markets show the weakness, which affects the USD negatively. The growth of the Wholesale Inventories index by 1% has also pressured it: the growth of the index reflects the showering of the economical growth and can affect the GDP greatly. The JOLTS Job Openings is 5.522 million against the expected 5.555 million, which doesn’t support the USD also. The Japan Composite Index of Leading Indicators was growing to 102.7 points, exceeding the expectations by 0.1 points, which is good for the economy in the short term.

Donald Trump’s press conference will be held today in the USA. The main issues are expected to concern the plans of increasing the infrastructure investment and the tax decreasing plans. There can be come volatility peaks in the market during the conference.

Support and resistance

On the 4-hour chart the pair was corrected to the middle line of the Bollinger Bands indicator.
The MACD histogram is in the negative zone, keeping the signal to open short positions.
Support levels: 105.50, 115.20, 104.90.
Resistance levels: 116.300, 117.00, 117.50, 118.20.

Trading scenario

Open long positions from the level of 116.40 with the target at 117.00, 117.50. Stop loss is at 116.00.
Open short positions from the level of 115.50 with the target at 114.90. Stop loss is at 115.80.
Implementation period: 1-3 days.

 

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XAU/USD: technical analysis

XAU/USD, D1

On the daily chart, the instrument is growing along the upper line of Bollinger Bands. The price remains below its moving averages that turned horizontal. The RSI is approaching the border of the overbought zone. The Composite starts forming a divergence with the price and RSI suggesting a downward reverse possibility.

XAU/USD, H4

On the 4-hour chart, the instrument is growing along the upper line of Bollinger Bands. The price remains above its moving averages that start turning up. The RSI has been forming a Bearish divergence just below the border of the overbought zone. The Composite is about to retest its strong resistance.

Key levels

Support levels: 1190.65 (local lows), 1170.55 (38.2% Fibonacci retracement), 1146.96 (March 2015 lows).
Resistance levels: 1207.46 (50% retracement), 1215.03 (April 2016 lows), 1244.55 (61.8% retracement).

Trading tips

There is chance of the downward reverse in the price.
Short positions can be opened after the price rebound from the level of 1207.46 with targets at 1190.65, 1170.55 and stop-loss at 1215.03. Validity – 3-5 days.
Long positions can be opened after the breakout of the level of 1215.03 with the target at 1244.55 and stop-loss at 1205.13. Validity – 3-5 days.


 

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FDAX: technical analysis

FDAX, D1

On the daily chart, the instrument is trading in the upper Bollinger band. The price remains above its moving averages that are directed up. The RSI is showing Bearish dynamics having broken down its longer MA. The Composite is representing similar pattern.

FDAX, H4

On the 4-hour chart, the instrument is trading just above the lower line of Bollinger Bands. The price remains above the EMA65, EMA130 and SMA200 that are turning horizontally. The RSI is testing its last week support. The Composite is approaching its support level as well.

Key levels

Support levels: 11484.2 (December 2016 highs), 11336.1 (local lows), 11220.7 (local lows).
Resistance levels: 11638.5 (local highs), 11663.1 (local highs), 11792.3 (July 2015 highs).

Trading tips

The price is consolidating above a strong support level at 11484.2. Its breakdown could lead to a downward correction continuation, however, the main trend remains ascending.
Short positions can be opened from the level of 11484.2 with the target at 11336.1 and stop-loss at 11524.0. Validity – 3-5 days.
Long positions can be opened from the level of 11663.1 with the target at 11792.3 and stop-loss at 11638.5. Validity – 3-5 days.


 

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EUR/GBP: Fibonacci analysis

Possibility of fall continuation.

On the 4-hour chart, the price fell below the level of 0.8718 (23.6% correction) and after a breakdown of the 38.2% fan line (which seems likely as Stochastic is directed down), the fall could continue towards 0.8650 (38.2% corrections for the medium-term and short-term trends) and 0.8590 (50% correction). However, the ascending fan could be an additional obstacle to the price, so in the region of 0.8650 the price might reverse and start growing towards its January highs.
On the daily chart, the price is heading towards the level of 0.8650 (38.2% correction), a breakdown of which would lead to a fall continuation towards 0.8580 (lower line of Bollinger Bands), 0.8545 (23.6% correction). However, there is also a chance of a price reverse and growth towards the levels of 0.8742 (50% correction) and 0.8830 (61.8% correction), but this scenario seems unlikely (Stochastic turned down).

Main scenario

Sell the pair below the level of 0.8650 with targets at 0.8580, 0.8545 and stop-loss at 0.8690.

Alternative scenario

Buy the pair after the price rebound from the level of 0.8650 with targets at 0.8742, 0.8830 and stop-loss at 0.8620.


 

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USD/JPY: general analysis

Current trend

During the yesterday trading session the USD continued to fall against all the main currencies, including Yen. Investors are fixing the profit on the dollar assets. After the great growth due to the positive expectation of the new President policy the traders want to see the confirmation of the Trump’s intentions to reform the economy. Yesterday the USA FRS members’ commentaries supported the USD and helped it not to fall further. The FRS members said that the USA economy has almost reached the target level of the inflation and now is almost involved. Yesterday Trump’s commentaries of the “too strong” dollar and its bad affection on the USA economy pressed the USD. The USD/JPY pair has decreased to the level of 112.56, but today on the opening session the price was corrected upwards. Today the USA Consumer Price Index (15:30 GMT+2), the Industrial Production data (16:15 GMT+2), Fed's Beige Book review (21:00 GMT+2) and Janet Yellen Speech (22:00 GMT+2) are worth traders attention.

Support and resistance

Support levels: 113.00, 112.56, 112.00.
Resistance levels: 113.50, 114.00, 114.47.

Trading scenario

On the 4-hour chart Bollinger Bands are pointed downwards, reflecting the development of the downward trend. Still the correction into the area of the middle line of the Bollinger Bands (113.86) is possible. The reversal from the level of 113.86 and the downward movement is possible.

The MACD histogram is in the negative zone, its volumes are decreasing, reflecting the development of the correction. In case of the consolidation of the price above the level of 114.00 the formation of the upward trend is possible.
Sell the pair after the price is set below the level of 113.00 with the target at 112.56, 112.00 and stop loss at 113.35.
Open the pair after the price is set above the level of 114.00 with the target at 114.47, 115.00 and stop loss at 113.65.

 

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GBP/USD: the pair has a limited growth potential

Current trend
On Wednesday, the pair was corrected from the level of 1.2400 to the 1.2250 level. Today, the pair once again resumed its growth, which can reach the levels of 1.2380 (Fibonacci correction 50.0%) and 1.2470 (Fibonacci correction 61.8%). However, in the long term position of the pound is evaluated negatively. The head of the IMF, Christine Lagarde, in an interview with BBC said that the British economy will be under further pressure, because the new free trade agreement with the EU, which the UK intends to achieve, in any case, would give the country fewer trade opportunities than if it remained a member of the European Union. Goldman Sachs experts believe that the process of negotiations on a new agreement can take a long time and may take more time than the "Brexit" itself.

Support and resistance levels
The pair has a potential to grow up to the levels of 1.2380 and 1.2470, as confirmed by the Stochastics, turning upwards. However, long-term negative factors could lead to a reversal of the price at the level of 1.2380, then to the breakdown of the level of 1.2290 (Fibonacci correction 38.2%) and to a further decrease to the levels of 1.2180 (23.6% correction) and 1.2120.
Support levels: 1.2290, 1.2180, 1.2120.
Resistance levels: 1.2380, 1.2470.

Trading tips
In this situation, the short-term long positions can be opened at the level of 1.2340 with the targets at 1.2380 and 1.2470. Stop loss orders can be set in the area of 1.2310. Short positions can be opened at the level of 1.2380 or in case of breakdown of the level of 1.2290 with the targets at 1.2180, 1.2120 and stop losses at 1.2420, 1.2330, respectively.

 

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EUR/USD: the market is waiting for Trump’s inauguration

Current trend

Yesterday the Head of the ECB Mario Draghi’s speech affected the market, and the price has tested the level of 1.0600, today it’s the turn of America to do the same. The Head of the FRS Janet Yellen had a conference in the Stanford University She said that the correction of the monetary policy should be gradual, and that some of her questions connected to the election of Donald Trump are still unclear. Such commentaries didn’t satisfy the traders, and the price grew to 1.6290. Now the investors are waiting for the Donald Trump’s inauguration and his speech, which can cause a significant volatility in the market.

Support and resistance

The price is near the upper border of the downward trend and can lower to the level of 1.0600 (Fibonacci correction 23.6%), which is confirmed by the downward reversal of the Stochastic The key level is 1.0600, the breakout and the consolidation of the price below the middle line of the Bollinger Bands indicator (the area of 1.0550 in the current moment) will let the price to lower to the levels of 1.0450 and 1.0370. But the scenario of a reversal from the level of 1.0600-1.0550 is still possible. In this case the price will grow to 1.0750 (Fibonacci correction 38.2%) and 1.0865 (Fibonacci correction 50.0%).
Support levels: 1.0600, 1.0550, 1.0450, 1.0370.
Resistance levels: 1.0750, 1.0865.

Trading scenario

Open short positions if the price is set below 1.0600 and the middle line of the Bollinger Bands indicator with the target at 1.0450, 1.0370 and stop loss at 1.0610. Open long positions in case of a rebound from the levels of 1.0650 or 1.0550 with the target at 1.0750, 1.0865 and stop loss at 1.0570 and 1.0510 correspondingly.

 

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NZD/USD: technical analysis

NZD/USD, D1

On the daily chart, the pair is growing along the upper line of Bollinger Bands. The price remains above its moving averages that are horizontal. The RSI is trying to turn down near the border of the overbought zone. The Composite is about to retest its longer MA showing Bearish dynamics.

NZD/USD, H4

On the 4-hour chart, the pair is trading in the upper Bollinger band. The price remains above its moving averages that are directed up. The RSI turned down having failed its longer MA. The Composite is about to test its longer MA from above.

Key levels

Support levels: 0.7135 (local lows), 0.7110 (August 2016 lows), 0.7056 (April 2016 highs).
Resistance levels: 0.7232 (December 2016 highs), 0.7311 (July 2016 highs), 0.7336 (August 2016 highs).

Trading tips

The pair is testing its 61.8% Fibonacci retracement near the lower border of the previous ascending channel. There is a chance of a downward rebound.
Short positions can be opened from current prices with targets at 0.7135, 0.7110, 0.7056 and stop-loss at 0.7232. Validity – 3-5 days.
Long positions can be opened from the level of 0.7242 with targets at 0.7311, 0.7336 and stop-loss at 0.7212. Validity – 3-5 days.


 

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Brent Crude Oil: General analysis

Current trend

From the opening of the morning trading session the oil prices are growing against yesterday lowering to the level of 54.96. The weakening dollar supports the oil price. The lowering of the dollar is due to the recent speech of the President of the USA, when he accented on the protectionist measures towards the USA economy, while investors were waiting for more specific plans of USA fiscal reformation. The price are also supported by the oil production limitation by OPEC and non-OPEC countries. On the OPEC members meeting on January, 22, in Vienna, it was reported that the world oil production level has lowered by 1.7 million barrels per day. As a result the UKBrent price is reaching the level of 56.14. Today the API Weekly Crude Oil Stock index due at 23:30 (GMT+2) in the USA is worth traders attention.

Support and resistance levels

Support levels: 55.73, 54.96, 54.06.
Resistance levels: 56.14, 57.15, 58.20.

Trading tips

On the 4-hour chart the technical indicators reflects the possibility of growth. The Bollinger Bands are pointed upwards. The MACD histogram is in the positive zone, its volumes are rising, giving a buy signal.
In the current situation open long positions after the breakdown and consolidation of the price above the level of 56.14 with the target at 57.15 and stop loss at 55.80.
If the price is set below the middle line of the Bollinger Bands at the level of 55.25, the downward trend can develop.  In that scenario open short positions with the targets at 54.96, 54.08 and stop loss at 55.60.

 

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USD/CAD: general analysis

Current trend

The Canada Wholesale Sales index, published on January, 23, was lower than expected and lower than the previous value, which is negative, “bearish” factor for the CAD. Still the decision to keep the interest rate on the level of 0.5%, published on January, 18, outweighed the negative data. From the beginning of the week the pair continue to lower, crossed its strong support range of the lower border of the daily channel and 1.3200 downwards, pointing at the next support levels of 1.3080, 1.2990 and 1.2880.

There are some key issues for the pair to be published on the week. Today it is the USA Housing Price Index and USA Initial Jobless Claims data tomorrow: according to the last reports, the index is lowering, which can support the USD. The Chicago Fed National Activity Index is growing against the December report. The New Home Sales statistics is expected to lower a bit, making a negative impact on the USD. The USA CB Leading Indicator is expected to grow by 0.2%, which support the USD. As a result, today and tomorrow the pair is under the pressure of many controversial factors.

Support and resistance

Support levels: 1.3080, 1.2990, 1.2880, 1.2750.
Resistance levels: 1.3200, 13280, 1.3330, 1.3400.

Trading scenario

Open short positions at the current price with the target at 1.3080, 1.2990, 1.2880. Stop loss is at 1.3200.
Open long positions if the price is back in the daily channel over the level of 1.3200 with the target at 1.3280, 1.3330. Stop loss is at 1.3140.


 

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USD/CHF: Fibonacci analysis

A price reversal and a correction to the middle line of the Bollinger Bands are most likely.

On the four-hour chart the price is testing its lowest level since November 2016 in the area of 0.9960. Breakdown of this level could lead to a further decline to the level of 0.9860 (61.8% correction for the medium-term trend). Otherwise, the correction is possible to the levels of 1.0030 (38.2% correction for the medium-term trend) and 1.0095 (38.2% correction for the short-term trend, the middle line of the Bollinger Bands on the D1). Growth scenario seems more likely, since the Stochastic lines have crossed, trying to turn up.

On the daily chart, the price moves along the arc of 38.2% in an effort to break up the level of 1.0010 (38.2% correction), then to rush to the area of 1.0095 (middle line of the Bollinger bands) and 1.0120 (23.6% correction). Since Stochastics turns up in the oversold zone, the price growth seems more likely.

The main scenario

Buy positions can be opened above the level of 1.0010 with the targets at 1.0095 and 1.0120. The stop loss order should be placed at around 0.9970.

Alternative scenario

Sell positions should be placed below the level of 0.9960 with the targets at 0.9920, 0.9860, 0.9830, and stop-loss at 0.9990.


 

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USD/JPY: technical analysis

USD/JPY, D1

On the daily chart, the pair is trading on the middle MA of Bollinger Bands. The price remains above its moving averages that are directed up. The RSI is about to test its longer MA having formed a Bullish divergence with the price. The Composite is showing similar dynamics.

USD/JPY, H4

On the 4-hour chart, the pair is growing along the upper Bollinger band. The price remains above the EMA13, EMA65 and EMA130 but below the SMA200, all are horizontal. The RSI is approaching the border of the overbought zone. The Composite is testing its strong resistance.

Key levels

Support levels: 114.42 (local lows), 113.97 (local lows), 112.54 (January lows).
Resistance levels: 115.57 (local highs), 116.00 (2015 lows), 118.20 (January highs).

Trading tips

The pair might be forming a “flag” pattern. There is a chance of a downward rebound from its upper border while its breakout could lead to a retest of January highs.
Short positions can be opened after the price rebound from the level of 115.57 with targets at 114.42, 113.97, 112.54 and stop-loss at 116.00.
Long positions can be opened from the level of 116.00 with the target at 118.20 and stop-loss at 115.57.


 

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NZD/USD: update of the highs is unlikely

Current trend

The NZD/USD pair is still going up, "kiwi" won against the US dollar more than 400 points over the last month and reached the level of 0.7310. The main catalyst for the pair remains the tense political situation associated with the change of leadership of the United States. In addition, a number of negative releases came out in the US last week: weak data on the labor market, the construction sector, and preliminary data on GDP. This week, it is worth paying special attention to the Fed's decision on rates, and comments on the US monetary policy.

Support and resistance

The pair is moving upwards quite confidently, and the probability of reaching the target levels of 2016: 0.7400, 0.7480 is high. After that a reversal would be quite possible, either from the current level (the upper limit of the downward range) or from local highs 0.7400, 0.7480 with the target of 0.6875. Technical indicators’ signal remains the same: the volume of long positions of MACD indicator remains at a high level, and the upper Bollinger band consolidated at the level of 0.7355.
Support levels: 0.7200, 0.7135, 0.7050, 0.7010, 0.6950, 0.6875, 0.6795, 0.6750.
Resistance levels: 0.7355, 0.7400, 0.7430, 0.7610, 0.7700, 0.7735, 0.7780, 0.7835.

Trading tips

In this situation short positions could be opened from the key resistance levels of 0.7400, 0.7480, expecting a reversal in the pair with a target at 0.6875. Stop-loss can be set at the level of 0.7530.

 

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WTI Crude Oil: technical analysis

WTI Crude Oil, D1

On the daily chart the price is lowering, broken the support level formed by the middle line of the Bollinger Bands indicator. The MACD histogram is in the positive zone, keeping a sell signal, its volumes are slightly decreasing. The Stochastic is in the neutral zone, pointed downwards.

WTI Crude Oil, H4

On the 4-hour chart the price is lowering towards the lower border of the Bollinger Bands indicator. If the channel, formed by its borders, widens, the downward dynamics can develop further. The MACD histogram is near the zero line, the signal line is ready to cross the zero line downwards, after which the signal to open short positions will be received. The Stochastic is crossing the neutral zone and the oversold zone border downwards, forming a buy signal.

Key levels

Support levels: 52.50, 52.20, 51.70.
Resistance levels: 53.00, 53.50, 54.10, 54.50, 55.00.

Trading scenario

According to the technical indicators, it’s better to open short positions from the level of 52.50 with the target at 52.00, 51.70. Stop loss is at 52.80. Implementation period: 1-3 days.
Open long positions at the level of 53.00 with the target at 53.50 and stop loss at 52.70. Implementation period: 1-3 days.


 

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GBP/USD: technical analysis

GBP/USD, D1

On the daily chart, the pair is trading in the upper Bollinger band. The price remains above the EMA14, EMA65 but below the EMA130 and SMA200 that are turning horizontally. The RSI is about to retest its most recent resistance. The Composite turned up as well but shows only a small upward impulse.

GBP/USD, H4

On the 4-hour chart, the pair is trading just below the upper line of Bollinger Bands. The price remains above its moving averages that turned up. The RSI is testing its longer MA and approaching the overbought zone. The Composite is growing having formed a substantial divergence with the price earlier in the week.

Key levels

Support levels: 1.2567 (local lows), 1.2511 (local lows), 1.2345 (November 2016 lows).
Resistance levels: 1.2663 (January highs), 1.2722 (December 2016 highs), 1.2790 (July 2016 lows).

Trading tips

The price is approaching the upper border of the sideways channel where it could reverse downward.
Long positions can be opened from the level of 1.2663 with targets at 1.2722, 1.2790 and stop-loss at 1.2632.
Short positions can be opened after the price rebound from the level of 1.2722 with targets at 1.2663, 1.2567, 1.2511 and stop-loss at 1.2768.


 

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EUR/USD: general analysis

Current trend

Yesterday the pair grew against the poor speech of the USA FRS. The investors expected to get more specific information concerning the USA interest rate rise, as in the previous meeting the FRS declared the intention to increase the rate triple in the year in the USA economy is in a satisfactory state. The FRS said that the employment rate growth is good and there are positive trends in the consumers’ mood, however the inflation is still low and the business investments are poor. The interest rate was kept on the same level of 0.75%. There is no clear signal about the next interest rate rise schedule, which disappointed the traders.
In this situation during the yesterday trading session the pair grew from the minimumа at the level of 1.0731 to 1.0789. In the morning trading session the pair continues to grow.

Today the traders are waiting for the ECB President Draghi's Speech and the USA weekly Initial Jobless Claims data.

Support and resistance

Support levels: 1.0774, 1.0731, 1.0697, 1.0657.
Resistance levels: 1.0817, 1.0872, 1.0924, 1.0955.

Trading scenario

On the 4-hour chart the Bollinger Bands indicator are pointed sideways, reflection the development of the upward trend. The MACD histogram is in the positive zone, its volumes are rising, forming a buy signal.
Open long positions is the price is set above the level of 1.0817 with the target at 1.0872 and stop loss at 1.0787.
Open short positions if the price is set below the level of 1.0731 with the target at 1.0697, 1.0657 and stop loss at 1.0757.

 

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USD/JPY: general analysis

Current trend

During the yesterday trading session the USD/JPY grew against the positive USA macroeconomical statistics. After testing a minimum in the area of 112.03, the pair has reached the level of 112.86 in the end of the trading session. The Initial Jobless Claims index, published yesterday, lowered to 246K WoW from 260K in the previous week. Nonfarm Productivity grew by 1.3% in the fourth quarter against the expected growth of 1.0%. The positive statistics makes the traders to expect the Nonfarm Payrolls data to be positive today. The index is expected to increase to 175K in January against 156K in the previous month. The expected values or the values above the expectations will support the USD/JPY in the short term and let the pair to grow to the level of 114.00.

Support and resistance

Support levels: 112.90, 112.56, 112.03.
Resistance levels: 113.64, 114.00, 114.47.

Trading scenario

On the 4-hour chart the Bollinger Bands indicator is slightly converging, reflecting the development of the upward trend. The MACD histogram is in the negative zone, but its volumes are rising, reflecting the growth of the buyers’ activity.
Open long positions after the price is set above the level of 113.23 with the target at 113.64, 114.00, 114.47 and stop loss at 112.95.
Open short positions below the level of 112.90 with the target at 112.56, 112.03 and stop loss at 113.20.

 

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XAU/USD: general analysis

Current trend

Gold prices are growing against the mixed USA employment data, published on Friday. The Nonfarm Payrolls value grew to 227K in January from 157K in the previous month. The unemployment rate grew to 4.8% in January from 4.7% in the previous month. The mixed employment data and the uncertainty of the Trump’s economical policy press the USD, so the gold price could reach the level of 1225.17, but didn’t manage to consolidate above this level. Today there are no significant macroeconomical releases to influence the pair, so the correction to the level of 1215.17 with the fixing of the profit of the long positions is possible.

Support and resistance

Support levels: 1216.71, 1210.18, 1202.92.
Resistance levels: 1225.17, 1233.12, 1240.00.

Trading scenario

On the 4-hour chart the Bollinger Bands indicator is pointed upwards, reflecting the activity of the buyers. Still the correction to the middle line (1215.17) is possible, as the price broke the upper border of the Bollinger Bands indicator.
The MACD histogram is in the positive zone, its’ volumes are rising, reflecting the development of the upward trend.

The breakout at 1225.17 will signal the continuation of the growth. In this case open long positions above the level of 1225.17 with the target at 1233.12 and stop loss at 1223.17.
Open short positions below the level of 1215.17 with the target at 1210.18 and stop loss at 1217.00.

 

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NZD/USD: general review

Current trend
During the Asian trading session, the US dollar strengthened against major currencies. The dollar has received support from the comments of Fed’s representative Harker, who made it clear that the regulator still might raise the interest rates at the March meeting. That’s why the NZD/USD pair dropped abruptly to the level of 0.7297.

Today, the macroeconomic calendar contains no significant releases that could affect the dynamics of the NZD/USD. Investors are waiting for tomorrow's RBNZ decision of the interest rate (22:00 GMT+2) and following press conference (23:00 GMT+2). Interest rates are likely to remain unchanged at 1.75%. However, investors are more interested in the comments of the Head of RBNZ in a press conference, which could lead to an increase in the volatility of the national currency.

Support and resistance
On the 4-hour chart Bollinger bands are directed downward, indicating that the continuation of the current downward trend. The MACD histogram is in the positive zone, its volume are decreasing, indicating the influence of the sellers.
Support levels: 0.7290, 0.7243, 0.7183.
Resistance levels: 0.7323, 0.7375, 0.7403.

Trading tips
Sell positions can be opened below the level of 0.7290 with the target in the area of 0.7243 and a stop loss at 0.7305. Breakdown of the 0.7243 level will open the way for the pair to the level of 0.7183.
The formation of the upward movement will be obvious after the price consolidates above the level of 0.7323. In this case, buy position can be opened with the targets at 0.7375, 0.7403 and stop loss at 0.7295.

 

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AUD/USD: general analysis

Current trend

The AUD is trading in the upward trend against the USD. The pair has grown by more than 500 points and reached the key resistance level of 0.7700 in a month. The pair is moving due to the significant lowering of the USD against the negative USD fundamental background. During the last month the poor GDP, employment and key indices data were published. The Australia data made a positive impact on the pair.

In the beginning of the week there was a downward correction to the lower border of the upward trend at 0.7610, but now it is consolidating above this level. Today the volatility lowered and the AUD is trading within the narrow sideway channel 0.7610-0.7645. In the short term the pair will either grow to the local maxima or will form a reversal figure. This week the USA employment data and the USA building sector data are worth attention.

Support and resistance

Technical analysis and the USA and Australia fundamental background show the potential of movement to the levels of 0.7700, 0.7780, 0.7820. The alternative is a consolidation of the pair in the sideway trend 0.7700-0.7610 with the further reversal. After the last FRS meeting its members has spoken a lot about the interest rate rising in March, which can affect the investors’ moods. The lowering of the demand on the USD pressures the pair and can led it to the deeper correction. The technical indicators are giving a strong sell signal, the MACD keeps high volumes of the long positions, the upper border of the Bollinger Bands on the weekly chart is set near the local maximum at the level of 0.7820.
Support levels: 0.7610, 0.7545, 0.7510, 0.7480, 0.7430, 0.7400, 0.7300, 0.7200, 0.7160.
Resistance levels: 0.7645, 0.7700, 0.7780, 0.7820, 0.7900, 0.8000.

Trading scenario

Open long positions at the current level with the target at 0.7820 and short stop loss is at 0.7580, keeping in mind the growth from the lower border of the upward channel.

 

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EUR/USD: общий обзор

Текущая динамика

Пара EUR/USD в ходе вчерашних торгов предприняла попытку роста, однако закрепиться выше уровня 1.0713 ей не удалось, и курс скорректировался вниз. Отсутствие новостного фона, а также неопределенность в отношении экономической политики нового президента США определяют текущий боковой характер движения EUR/USD. Из макроэкономических событий, способных оказать влияние на курс EUR/USD сегодня, можно выделить статистику по первичным заявкам на пособия по безработице в США (15:30 GMT+2), а также выступление представителя ФРС США Чарльза Эванса. Если слова Эванса будут содержать намёки на возможное повышение процентной ставки на мартовском заседании, то в краткосрочной перспективе пара EUR/USD может попасть под давление.

Уровни поддержки и сопротивления

На 4-часовом графике гистограмма MACD расположена в отрицательной зоне, объёмы её постепенно сокращаются, однако чёткого сигнала не дают. Полосы Боллинджера демонстрируют небольшое схождение, указывая на относительное спокойствие на рынке.
Уровни поддержки: 1.0699, 1.0622, 1.0588.
Уровни сопротивления: 1.0713, 1.0754, 1.0797.

Торговые сценарии

Позиции на покупку открываем выше уровня 1.0713 с целями в районе 1.0754, 1.0797 и стоп-лоссом на уровне 1.0690.
Позиции на продажу можно выставлять ниже уровня 1.0669 с целями 1.0622, 1.0588 и стоп-лоссом на уровне 1.0695.