Despite strong movements in other majors vs. the dollar from this morning, the $/Y has not been able to break its tight range yet. I think that traders are waiting till Friday's speech of Bernanke.
EUR opens with a 120 pip gap. And closes it within a couple of hours. Not only did it close the gap, it also dipped further extending the fall during the afternoon till 1.4140 at the moment of writing these lines. Major triangle base still on. 1.4050-1.40 major support.
European major indices started the session in the red but now reversing losses to gains as ECB pledge to buy Italian and Spanish bonds infuse confidence in markets.
Major triangle setup is still on. 1.4030-60 area serves as support. Europe has a financial crisis. U.S. has a faltering economy. Traders are guessing where situation is better, taking cues from global equity markets.
The indicator suggests some of the recent fear in markets is not justified and might be overdone. Next week the FOMC will decide on the U.S. interest rate and may provide some help to the markets. The SNB, BOJ and ECB acted this week. Now Fed's turn.
Great Britain's BOE leaves rates at 0.5% low. ECB next. ECB might announce willingness to purchase European bonds in order to ease some pressure off Euro government bond market.
After U.S. data like GDP, Manufacturing PMI and consumer spending and income frustrated investors, we are beholding some deterioration in risk sentiment. Usually it benefits the dollar, especially against AUD.
U.S. personal income and personal spending both disappointed, but market's response was muted as payrolls indicator is getting closer and traders are unwilling to bet big before it.
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Commentary
Markets Getting Steadier ahead of Bernanke's Speech
USD slowly rising. If no sign of significant stimulus is given, the dollar may resume its surge from Tuesday-Wednesday.
USD/JPY is still confined to a narrow range
Despite strong movements in other majors vs. the dollar from this morning, the $/Y has not been able to break its tight range yet.
I think that traders are waiting till Friday's speech of Bernanke.
Market Seems More Quiet Today
But worst may be ahead, especially if major indices continue their drop. Dax dropped close to 6% yesterday.
Gold might be setting up an H&S reversal pattern
Its consolidation around 1750 and gains in futures and in Euro indices makes a short term correction possible.
USD/JPY is trading at 76.52, lower than before intervention.
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EUR opens with a 120 pip gap. And closes it within a couple of hours
EUR opens with a 120 pip gap. And closes it within a couple of hours. Not only did it close the gap, it also dipped further extending the fall during the afternoon till 1.4140 at the moment of writing these lines.
Major triangle base still on. 1.4050-1.40 major support.
European Stock Markets Reverse Losses. Markets Stabilize.
European major indices started the session in the red but now reversing losses to gains as ECB pledge to buy Italian and Spanish bonds infuse confidence in markets.
EUR's major triangle is still on.
Major triangle setup is still on. 1.4030-60 area serves as support. Europe has a financial crisis. U.S. has a faltering economy. Traders are guessing where situation is better, taking cues from global equity markets.
NFP surprises. Posts a 117k gain. Unemployment rate dips.
The indicator suggests some of the recent fear in markets is not justified and might be overdone. Next week the FOMC will decide on the U.S. interest rate and may provide some help to the markets. The SNB, BOJ and ECB acted this week. Now Fed's turn.
AUD falls to 1.5 month low
The USD soared against commodity dollars (CAD, AUD and NZD) with traders seeking refuge from turmoil.
Markets calmer as NFP awaited
Non Farm Payrolls will come out into a panicking volatile market.
Great Britain's BOE leaves rates at 0.5% low. ECB next.
Great Britain's BOE leaves rates at 0.5% low. ECB next. ECB might announce willingness to purchase European bonds in order to ease some pressure off Euro government bond market.
Volatiliy in EUR Seen after Spanish Debt Auction
Auction was solid. Pre-auction speculation pushed the EUR/USD to 1.4240. Jumped approx. 30 pips after auction.
Japanese Authorities May Struggle to Weaken Domestic Currency Towards 80 Yen Mark.
Some traders believe the pair will return to pre-intervention levels and have sell orders at 80.
Dollar falls after lower than expected services PMI.
Dollar falls after lower than expected services PMI. Trades lower than 77 Yen again.
Risky currencies like AUD suffer.
Gloomy outlook hits stocks, lifts dollar.
After U.S. data like GDP, Manufacturing PMI and consumer spending and income frustrated investors, we are beholding some deterioration in risk sentiment. Usually it benefits the dollar, especially against AUD.
EUR/USD flies with EUR/CHF after SNB move
EUR/USD trading close to 1.4280 resistance (yesterday's high). SNB vow to act further if necessary.
Markets calmer as NFP getting closer
U.S. personal income and personal spending both disappointed, but market's response was muted as payrolls indicator is getting closer and traders are unwilling to bet big before it.
Gold's momentum may be waning.
Gold's momentum may be waning. According to its Relative Strength Index, the metal could be in for some realization of profits.
EUR continues falling against the USD. Drops almost 100 pips from day's high
Trades at 1.4180. Next support at 1.4130.