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USD/JPY, USD/CAD, AUD/USD key levels into Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP)
The US dollar fell for a second day after the Fed closed the door on any further hikes. And that places today’s nonfarm payroll report (NFP) into focus. But given NFP’s tendency to beat estimates in recent history, perhaps the US dollar could be setting itself up for a bounce. We take a look at key levels for US dollar index, USD/JPY, USD/CAD and AUD/USD.
NFP Preview: US Dollar Bounce Potential if Jobs Remain Strong
The US dollar is testing support and the NFP leading indicators point to a slightly above expectation reading this month, with headline job growth potentially coming in somewhere in the 200-250K range
Another BOJ intervention may have just stole the show from the Fed
It was the Japanese yen which stole the show after Jerome Powell’s press conference, with USD/JPY falling over 450 pips on another suspected BOJ intervention.
EUR/USD analysis: US dollar in focus as attention turns to FOMC and NFP
US dollar is in sharp focus as investors' attention turn to FOMC policy decision next and NFP data on Friday, after the ISM Manufacturing PMI and JOLTS jobs opening data disappointed expectations.
EUR/USD, USD/JPY key levels heading into ISM, employment, FOMC
The US dollar has rallied on anticipation of a more hawkish Fed ahead of today's meeting. So we take a look at key levels for EUR/USD and USD/JPY.
FOMC Meeting Preview: Will the Fed Put Rate Hikes on the Table?
US dollar traders will be watching Fed Chairman Powell’s press conference and any decisions about the central bank’s balance sheet runoff as potential market-movers for the US Dollar Index (DXY)
EUR/USD outlook improves on stronger Eurozone economy as focus turns to US data
EUR/USD boosted by German and Eurozone GDP expansion, although the ECB is still likely to cut in June even if the pace of subsequent cuts may be slower. US data highlights include FOMC, NFP and ISM surveys this week. Meanwhile EUR/USD technical analysis point to potential rise to $1.08.
Shellshocked USD/JPY holds ground, 6-day rally on AUD/USD: Asian Open
Despite the MOF's best attempts, USD/JPY is holding above 155 - a level traders are clearly watching. AUD/USD shows the potential to extend gains into 66c, but having risen for 6 days already then perhaps the upside potential it limited.
USD/JPY analysis: key levels to watch after suspected intervention
USD/JPY analysis: FX intervention causes big moves in popular trading pair. FOMC, NFP and PMI data among key macro highlights this week for US dollar. USD/JPY technical levels to watch include 155.00 support.
Forex Seasonality – May 2024: Pullback Potential in EUR/USD and GBP/USD?
May has historically been the second-worst month for EUR/USD (-0.62%) and GBP/USD (-0.37%) - see what to watch for from the other major currency pairs!
USD/JPY plunges 400 pips after suspected intervention
It was supposed to be a quiet day with Japan on a public holiday. Yet the initial rally to 160 may have irked central authorities enough to ditch their supposed day off, intervene and send USD/JPY 400-pips lower.
EUR/USD, GBP/USD flip to net-short, JPY shorts near record high: COT report
There seems to be no fear in shorting then yen, given large speculators pushed net-short exposure to the second highest level on record last week. EUR/USD and GBP/USD also flipped to net-short exposure.
US dollar, yields look set to close the gap with commodities
Momentum turned higher for the US dollar on Friday and the US 2-year is reconsidering a break above 2%, which could see them close the gap with the CRM commodities index - which have led both markets higher this year.
EUR/USD Forecast: ECB Still Favors a Summer Rate Cut – Does that Cap Euro?
EUR/USD may have seen its bounce off 1.0600 support stall at 1.0740 – see the levels to watch moving forward!
USD/JPY analysis: BoJ disappoints as focus turns to intervention and US data - Forex Friday
Welcome to another edition of Forex Friday, a weekly report in which we highlight selected currency themes. In this week’s report, we will discuss the Japanese yen, US dollar and look ahead to the next week.
US Core PCE Preview: USD/JPY Flirts with 155 Ahead of Key US Inflation Report
Diverging interest rate expectations between the Federal Reserve and the rest of the developed world have been THE biggest story of the year for FX traders (USD/JPY in particular), and Friday’s Core PCE report will be the next major test to determine if that trend will carry over into Q2
Euro to US dollar analysis: Will the EUR/USD find a bottom?
Disparity between US and Eurozone PMI data bodes well for euro. For now, the US dollar has rebounded slightly ahead of GDP and core PCE data. EUR/USD technical analysis shows rates testing a pivotal area circa $1.07 - a potential break above here would be ideal for the bulls.
US dollar correction kicks in, AUD/USD firm ahead of CPI: Asian Open
The US 2-year bond yield remains support, which is capping the yield at 5% and weighed on the US dollar. And that helped AUD/USD rise for a second day ahead of a key AU CPI report.
EUR/USD analysis: Technical Tuesday - April 23, 2024
It has been a risk-on session so far, with equity indices rising sharply for the second consecutive day ahead of Tesla’s earnings tonight and other big tech companies reporting this week. Also on the rise today have been markets such as crude oil, the EUR/USD and even the GBP/USD. Sentiment was lifted by stronger PMI data from the services sector in Europe and UK, alleviating growth concerns even if the manufacturing sector PMI continued to remain depressed.
GBP/USD, EUR/USD forecast: Here’s why the US dollar rally has stalled
The US dollar rally has stalled, and the longer is fails to extends its gains the greater the odds of a pullback. For today, flash PMIs have placed GBP/USD and EUR/USD into focus.
British Pound Forecast: GBP/USD Hits 2024 Lows, Traders Continue to Sell Rallies
GBP/USD remains in “sell rallies” mode, so bullish readers will want to be nimble against a broader backdrop that favors more downside from here.
USD/JPY analysis: Currency Pair of the Week - April 22, 2024
US GDP, Core PCE and BoJ policy are among the risk events this week for the USD/JPY currency pair, as the focus turns to sticky inflation and elevated interest rates narrative from Middle East concerns for now. USD/JPY technical analysis point to a potential rally above 155.00.
EUR/USD, Gold, Crude Oil, 2-year note analysis: COT report
EUR/USD futures traders are on the cusp of flipping to net-short exposure, and managed funds are increasing their short exposure to gold and crude oil.