Wednesday, May 18, 2016

USD Rallies as Fed Emphasizes Hike Potential, Pound Still Outruns

USD Rallies as Fed Emphasizes Hike Potential, Pound Still Outruns


USD Rallies as Fed Emphasizes Hike Potential, Pound Still Outruns

Posted: 18 May 2016 06:30 PM PDT

The FX market continues to absorb the bulk of the financial system's volatility.

AUD/USD to Pare Losses on Upbeat Australia Employment Report

Posted: 18 May 2016 03:00 PM PDT

A further improvement in Australia’s labor market may spark a near-term rebound in AUD/USD as it dampens bets for another RBA rate-cut in 2016.

Fundamental Forecast - Risk Trend and Dollar Give Way to the G-7

Posted: 18 May 2016 02:39 PM PDT

Chief Strategist John Kicklighter discusses the top Forex fundamental themes for the coming week of trading.

USD/CAD Technical Analysis: Can The Bulls Go The Distance?

Posted: 18 May 2016 12:50 PM PDT

The Canadian Dollar has weakened for most of the month so far with Oil Rallying. Now, a US Dollar Rally Could Help Recoup Much of 2016 Losses.

April FOMC Minutes Show Growing Chances for June Rate Hike

Posted: 18 May 2016 12:29 PM PDT

In the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes, members weighed the possibility of a June rate hike as being “likely” given that economic data supported such action.

AUD/JPY Targets Support Ahead of Australian Employment Report

Posted: 18 May 2016 12:27 PM PDT

The pair is in consolidation just above the 2016 low-day close at 78.82. Here are the updated targets & invalidation levels that matter heading into the release.

EUR/JPY Technical Analysis: Digging Deeper into the Wedge

Posted: 18 May 2016 11:55 AM PDT

US DOLLAR Technical Analysis: Is a Weak Dollar Frustrating the Fed?

Posted: 18 May 2016 11:50 AM PDT

Federal Reserve Presidents Find Themselves In An Unusual Position. They Now Appear More Bullish The US Dollar Than The Market.

USD/CHF Technical Analysis: New Two-Month High Furthers Bullish Structure

Posted: 18 May 2016 11:09 AM PDT

GBP/USD Technical Analysis: Straight Up, No Chaser

Posted: 18 May 2016 10:28 AM PDT

USD/JPY Technical Analysis: Isn’t This What We’ve Been Waiting For?

Posted: 18 May 2016 10:15 AM PDT

3-Week Highs In USD/JPY Have Bulls On High-Alert. This Technical Development Align With The Potential For A Fundamental Shock Too.

China’s Market News: Top Officials Released Detailed Reform Targets

Posted: 18 May 2016 09:49 AM PDT

China’s State Council released the supply-side reform plans for the next two years. This is expected to bring significant impact to Chinese manufacturing firms.

GBP/JPY Rally Eyeing Near-term Resistance Targets

Posted: 18 May 2016 09:16 AM PDT

The immediate long-bias is at risk ahead of UK retail sales, but the focus remains higher in the pair. Here are the updated targets & invalidation levels that matter.

GBP/USD Clears Near-Term Range Ahead of U.K. Retail Sales Report

Posted: 18 May 2016 08:30 AM PDT

The near-term break out in GBP/USD may gather pace as the U.K. Retail Sales report is expected to highlight a rebound in household consumption.

The CAC 40 Consolidates for 10th Session

Posted: 18 May 2016 06:55 AM PDT

The CAC 40 remains relatively unchanged as markets await the release of FOMC meeting minutes.

The US Dollar is Telling a Tale of Two Trends

Posted: 18 May 2016 06:23 AM PDT

The directional movement in the US Dollar continues to be a predominant theme across global markets; and at this stage, it could break in either direction.

Silver Prices Slide Ahead of FOMC Minutes

Posted: 18 May 2016 05:07 AM PDT

Silver prices declined over the last 24 hours as expectations of a Fed rate hike in 2016 increased.

S&P 500: When Will It Crack?

Posted: 18 May 2016 03:42 AM PDT

It looked as though yesterday afternoon selling would lead the S&P 500 (FXCM: SPX500) through the neck-line we have been discussing, but buyers stepped up at this critical juncture of support.

DAX 30 Lingers Above May 6 Low of 9739

Posted: 18 May 2016 03:02 AM PDT

The DAX 30 was little changed and price lingered above the May 6 low of 9739 at the time of writing.

GBP/USD Lower as Job Figures Show Core Earnings Slowed

Posted: 18 May 2016 02:26 AM PDT

The British Pound moved lower versus other major currencies after today's employment figures signaled a slowdown in core earnings

FTSE 100: The Bullish Momentum Fizzled Out Quickly

Posted: 18 May 2016 01:23 AM PDT

Yesterday, the FTSE 100 breached the upper end of the 6054-6195 range, which kept price confined since May 6. However, as the session progressed, price fell back into the range.

US Dollar Aims Higher as FOMC Minutes Fuel Rate Hike Bets

Posted: 17 May 2016 11:59 PM PDT

The US Dollar may extend gains after outperforming in overnight trade as minutes from April’s FOMC meeting boost imminent interest rate hike speculation.

Stronger U.K. Wage Growth to Encourage Larger GBP/USD Advance

Posted: 17 May 2016 09:00 PM PDT

Despite forecasts for another uptick in U.K. Jobless Claims, stronger wage growth may spark a bullish reaction in GBP/USD as it boosts interest-rate expectations.

Crude Oil Prices May Turn from 7-Month High on FOMC Minutes

Posted: 17 May 2016 08:35 PM PDT

Crude oil prices may reverse lower after hitting a seven-month high as minutes from April’s FOMC meeting stoke rate hike bets, triggering market-wide risk aversion.

Time Frame Matters on Entry from Themes Like Risk Trends to GBPNZD

Posted: 17 May 2016 07:16 PM PDT

With entry comes: stops and targets; timing and risk-reward considerations among other critical aspects of the trade.

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