The United States Federal Reserve has just published its Federal Funds Rate. As expected, the central bank has kept its base rate unchanged at 5.50%. The no change was expected. Afterwards, the markets were looking forward to the follow up press conference of the Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell. In general, the head of the central bank stated that
The price for gold found support in the 50, 100 and 200-hour simple moving averages and returned to test the 2,035.00/2,040.00 range. At mid-Tuesday, the price passed above the range. The surge was heading to the 2,050.00 mark, where a pause could take place, before the publication of the US Federal Funds Rate. Economic Calendar Analysis On Wednesday, the top event of
The pair was expected to surge during later Monday's trading hours, as the US Treasury increased its debt by issuing new bonds. Namely, more USD was pumped into the global market from thin air. The event forced the USD/JPY to pass below the lower trend line of the ascending wedge, the 50, 100 and 200-hour simple moving averages and the
The GBP/USD has continued to be drawn to the 1.2700 mark as a magnet. It has been bouncing around this level since mid-December. Most recently, it was observed that potential surges or drops of the rate are stopped near round exchange rate levels. This week, the rate has been bouncing between the 1.2660 and 1.2720 levels, as it is waiting. The
Prior to the release of the US Federal Reserve Rate announcement, the EUR/USD dropped and found support in the combination of the 1.0800 level and the weekly S1 simple pivot point at 1.0798. The event was followed by a surge that eventually broke the 1.0820/1.0830 range, the 50-hour simple moving average and the resistance line that has pushed the rate
The price for gold bounced off the resistance range at 2,035.00/2,040.00 and declined to the combined support of the 50, 100 and 200-hour simple moving averages near 2,020.00. Economic Calendar Analysis This week, the financial markets could be moved by fundamental data releases starting from Tuesday. On that day, the JOLTS Job Openings data could impact the value of the US Dollar. On
The USD/JPY has found support in the 146.65/147.10 range and started a surge. The surge is occurring in an ascending wedge pattern. The surge is being supported by the 50, 100 and 200-hour simple moving averages and the weekly simple pivot point, as they have turned into support on Monday. Economic Calendar This week, the financial markets could be moved by fundamental
The GBP/USD has continued to be drawn to the 1.2700 mark as a magnet. It has been bouncing around this level since mid-December. Most recently, it was observed that potential surges or drops of the rate are stopped near round exchange rate levels. Economic Calendar This week, the financial markets could be moved by fundamental data releases starting from Tuesday. On that
The EUR/USD has continued to be volatile near the 1.0900 mark, as various data has come in and bounced the rate around. However, this week the pair passed below the 1.0820/1.0830 range and appeared to be confirming it as resistance. Economic Calendar Analysis This week, the financial markets could be moved by fundamental data releases starting from Tuesday. On that day, the
Throughout the past week, the financial markets have been reacting to United States fundamental data releases. In general, Consumer and Producer price indices and Retail Sales data have revealed that prices are going higher and the consumers don't care and just keep buying. Namely, the US Federal Reserve is not likely to cut interest rates, as the markets suddenly assumed
Throughout the past week, the financial markets have been reacting to United States fundamental data releases. In general, Consumer and Producer price indices and Retail Sales data have revealed that prices are going higher and the consumers don't care and just keep buying. Namely, the US Federal Reserve is not likely to cut interest rates, as the markets suddenly assumed
Throughout the past week, the financial markets have been reacting to United States fundamental data releases. In general, Consumer and Producer price indices and Retail Sales data have revealed that prices are going higher and the consumers don't care and just keep buying. Namely, the US Federal Reserve is not likely to cut interest rates, as the markets suddenly assumed
Throughout the past week, the financial markets have been reacting to United States fundamental data releases. In general, Consumer and Producer price indices and Retail Sales data have revealed that prices are going higher and the consumers don't care and just keep buying. Namely, the US Federal Reserve is not likely to cut interest rates, as the markets suddenly assumed
The US CPI publication bounced the price for gold in the previously described range of 2,025.00/2,040.00. However, after the event, the price declined as low as the 2,015.00 mark, before support was found. The follow up recovery on Friday managed to reach above the 2,050.00 mark. Economic Calendar Analysis On Friday, at 13:30 GMT, inflation at the producer level will be revealed,
After the CPI release, the USD/JPY almost touched the 146.50 level, as a decline started. The decline has resulted in the pair finding support in the 144.30/145.00 range and the 100-hour simple moving average. Economic Calendar On Friday, at 13:30 GMT, inflation at the producer level will be revealed, as the US Producer Price Index will be published. It is considered that
The volatility of the US CPI release limited the GBP/USD rate to the 1.2700/1.2780 range. Namely, support is at 1.2700 where the round price level acts as support together with the 200-hour simple moving average. Resistance is provided by the 1.2780/1.2795 range. Economic Calendar On Friday, at 13:30 GMT, inflation at the producer level will be revealed, as the US Producer Price
During the volatility caused by the US Consumer Price Index, the EUR/USD encountered resistance in the 1.1000 mark, which kept the rate down. On Friday, prior to the PPI publication, the rate had returned to trade near 1.0950. Economic Calendar Analysis On Friday, at 13:30 GMT, inflation at the producer level will be revealed, as the US Producer Price Index will be
The price for gold remains near 2,030.00, as markets wait for the publication of the US Consumer Price Index on Thursday at 13:30 GMT. Meanwhile, resistance is at 2,040.00, support is at 2,025.00 and the 50 and 100-hour simple moving averages fail to impact the price. Economic Calendar Analysis This week, the top event is scheduled for Thursday. At 13:30 GMT, the
The support of the 143.50 level appears to have been enough to cause a move above 144.30/145.00. It appears that it occurred due to the additional support of the 50 and 100-hour simple moving averages. However, it could be that the pair trades near the 145.00 mark, as technical levels have become irrelevant due to the approaching US Consumer Price
In general, the GBP/USD is waiting for fundamental data. The US Consumer Price Index release will set the market course on Thursday at 13:30 GMT. However, note close by technical levels. Economic Calendar This week, the top event is scheduled for Thursday. At 13:30 GMT, the United States Consumer Price Index is set to be published. This data set reveals how prices
In general, technical analysis is set to remain rather irrelevant until the publication of the US Consumer Price Index on Thursday at 13:30 GMT. Meanwhile, note that some impact could be made by strong clusters of technical levels. Support is found near 1.0930 and resistance was located at 1.0980. Economic Calendar Analysis This week, the top event is scheduled for Thursday. At
It appears that the decline of price for Gold occurred due to markets turning to Bitcoin as a safe haven asset. The move is inversely correlated to the surge of risk assets on Monday. From a technical perspective, the commodity found support in 2,020.00. By mid-Tuesday, the price had recovered to the combined resistance of the 2,040.00 level and the 100-hour
As the world read the US employment report, it was discovered that the total workforce had decreased. Namely, despite the overall data being better than expected, the numbers were misleading, as their calculation base was smaller. The USD/JPY rate reacted to the news with a move below the 144.30/145.00 zone that immediately resumed acting as resistance. Economic Calendar This week, the top
The Friday's volatility ended with the pair finding resistance in the 1.2760 level and support in the 100-hour simple moving average. On Tuesday, additional support was provided by the combination of the 50 and 200-simple moving averages near the weekly simple pivot point at 1.2718. Economic Calendar This week, the top event is scheduled for Thursday. At 13:30 GMT, the United States