The decline from the 2,450.00 level was larger than any short sellers expected, as on Friday the price was below 2,330.00. However, this week, the metal started to recover, as the short selling did not continue further below 2,330.00. Economic Calendar Analysis This week, the markets will concentrate first on the US CB Consumer Confidence release on Tuesday at 14:00 GMT. A
The pair has moved a bit higher by advancing above 156.00/156.30. Since Friday, the pair has been fluctuating around the 157.00 level, waiting for new fundamentals or approaching technical levels to push it higher. Economic Calendar This week, the markets will concentrate first on the US CB Consumer Confidence release on Tuesday at 14:00 GMT. A surprise in the consumer sentiment reading
Despite passing below the 1.2700 mark, the GBP/USD did not decline further, as it found support in the 200-hour simple moving average at 1.2675. On Monday, the rate was reaching new high levels and aiming at the 1.2800 level. Economic Calendar This week, the markets will concentrate first on the US CB Consumer Confidence release on Tuesday at 14:00 GMT. A surprise
The top event on the EUR/USD chart in the prior week was the passing below the lower trend line of the channel up pattern. However, it did not result in a broad decline. The rate found support near 1.0810 and by Monday the pair was once again approaching the 1.0875/1.0885 range. Economic Calendar Analysis This week, the markets will concentrate first on
Gold broke above 2,400.00 and broke the channel up pattern's upper trend line, as the metal surged above all expectations. However, the 2,450.00 level acted as resistance and on Monday the metal sharply declined, as the surge had overextended. In the near term future, the price was expected to reach the 2,400.00 level that could act as support. Economic Calendar Analysis This
As the US news passed, the USD/JPY started to recover. The inherent weakness of the Japanese Yen will continue to dominate the USD/JPY charts, despite USD weakness. Since Friday, the pair was testing the resistance of the 156.00/156.30 range. Meanwhile, support is provided by the 50, 100 and 200-hour simple moving averages. Economic Calendar This week, various Federal Reserve speakers are giving
As expected, the GBP/USD has reached the 1.2700 mark. Current issue for further surge is the fact that the 1.2700 represents strong resistance.Meanwhile, Dukascopy traders have been observed adding to short positions. Economic Calendar This week, various Federal Reserve speakers are giving speeches about monetary policy. It appears that they could make comments that create sudden moves. In regards to macroeconomic data releases,
The attempt to reach the 1.0900 level failed and the EUR/USD has declined. However, the rate found support in the 100-hour simple moving average near 1.0835. On Monday, the rate had recovered, but faced the resistance range at 1.0875/1.0885. Meanwhile, the 50-hour SMA acted as support at 1.0865. Economic Calendar Analysis This week, various Federal Reserve speakers are giving speeches about monetary
In general, gold continues higher. The price got a boost from the US Consumer Price Index and US Retail Sales, which weakened the USD. After the Wednesday's data release, the metal was steadily heading higher. Economic Calendar Analysis Notable events for this week are over. The CPI has set the tone for a USD decline. XAU/USD short-term forecast During Wednesday's trading, the 2,380.00
US statisticians have published consumer price index and retail sales data sets. Both inflation and consumer shopping were expected to have increased. In general, the data showed that prices have risen less than expected. However, retail sales are unchanged. US Dollar reacted to the news by plummeting. It resulted in the USD/JPY dropping to the 154.50/154.80 zone. The zone acted as
The surge of the GBP/USD has continued due to the prior momentum. On Wednesday, the lower than expected US CPI boosted the move. In the near term future, the pair could approach the 1.2700 mark. Meanwhile, it was noted that most traders were long since Monday. On Wednesday data indicated taht profits had been taken.Economic Calendar Notable events for this week are
The EUR/USD managed to breach the 1.0800 mark and was consolidating, as the US CPI data was published. Due to the data being below forecast, the Dollar plummeted. It resulted in the EUR/USD heading higher. Economic Calendar Analysis Notable events for this week are over. The CPI has set the tone for a USD decline. EUR/USD hourly chart analysis Resistance could be encountered in
The price for gold managed to break off the 2,300.00 and show that it is heading higher. However, the surge eventually stopped at the 2,380.00 level. On Monday, the rate passed below the 2,360.00 level and the impact range near it. By mid-day, the price was finding support in the 2,333.75/2,340.00 range. Economic Calendar Analysis The US Consumer Price Index will impact
Despite all actions done by the Bank of Japan, the USD/JPY rate has moved higher. This week, the rate was struggling to pass above the 155.95/156.30 range. This range has acted as both support and resistance during this year. Meanwhile, support as provided by the 50-hour simple moving average. In addition, the 100-hour SMA was catching up with the pair. Economic
Last week, despite being pierced, the 1.2460/1.2470 range held as support and forced the pair to recover. On Monday, the recovery was stuck between the support of the three hourly simple moving averages and the weekly simple pivot point near 1.2520 and the resistance range at 1.2535/1.2550. Economic Calendar The US Consumer Price Index will impact the market this week. Everything else
Throughout the past week, the situation has not changed. The EUR/USD remains close by the 1.0800 mark. However, the rate did dip below the 1.0740/1.0750 range, before returning to previous levels. On Monday, the pair was being supported by the 50-hour simple average that was pushing the rate into the 1.0800 mark which was supported by the weekly R1 simple
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has published the Non-farm Employment Change, Average Hourly Earnings and the Unemployment Rate. The data has been abysmal. The data reveals that the US economy is not doing well, as the Chairman of the Fed stated on Thursday. The economy is declining. A declining economy might need interest rate cuts. Non-farm Employment Change was forecast to
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has published the Non-farm Employment Change, Average Hourly Earnings and the Unemployment Rate. The data has been abysmal. The data reveals that the US economy is not doing well, as the Chairman of the Fed stated on Thursday. The economy is declining. A declining economy might need interest rate cuts. Non-farm Employment Change was forecast to
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has published the Non-farm Employment Change, Average Hourly Earnings and the Unemployment Rate. The data has been abysmal. The data reveals that the US economy is not doing well, as the Chairman of the Fed stated on Thursday. The economy is declining. A declining economy might need interest rate cuts. Non-farm Employment Change was forecast to
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has published the Non-farm Employment Change, Average Hourly Earnings and the Unemployment Rate. The data has been abysmal. The data reveals that the US economy is not doing well, as the Chairman of the Fed stated on Thursday. The economy is declining. A declining economy might need interest rate cuts. Non-farm Employment Change was forecast to
On May 1, US monetary policy makers, who decide upon the supply of the US Dollar, announced the Federal Funds Rate. The rate is used as a base rate for all USD denominated debt. The Fed has kept the interest rate unchanged at 5.50%, as the financial markets expected. In addition, the central bank has published the Federal Open Markets
On May 1, US monetary policy makers, who decide upon the supply of the US Dollar, announced the Federal Funds Rate. The rate is used as a base rate for all USD denominated debt. The Fed has kept the interest rate unchanged at 5.50%, as the financial markets expected. In addition, the central bank has published the Federal Open Markets
On May 1, US monetary policy makers, who decide upon the supply of the US Dollar, announced the Federal Funds Rate. The rate is used as a base rate for all USD denominated debt. The Fed has kept the interest rate unchanged at 5.50%, as the financial markets expected. In addition, the central bank has published the Federal Open Markets
On May 1, US monetary policy makers, who decide upon the supply of the US Dollar, announced the Federal Funds Rate. The rate is used as a base rate for all USD denominated debt. The Fed has kept the interest rate unchanged at 5.50%, as the financial markets expected. In addition, the central bank has published the Federal Open Markets