Wednesday, September 21, 2016

A Close Watch on USD/JPY, GBP/USD and SPX In Central Bank Afterglow

A Close Watch on USD/JPY, GBP/USD and SPX In Central Bank Afterglow


A Close Watch on USD/JPY, GBP/USD and SPX In Central Bank Afterglow

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 08:23 PM PDT

The central banks have run their show, and the markets have once again voted with skepticism. Another unorthodox move from the Bank of Japan (BoJ) sees a shift of focus to long-term rates and help to the banks with a clearer time frame.

The State and Influence of Global Monetary Policy After Fed, BoJ

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 07:20 PM PDT

While the immediate volatility following the collective influence of the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan rate decisions was restrained, the fundamental influence to the system is particularly weighty.

AUD/USD Technical Analysis: Eyeing Resistance Near 0.77 Again

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 07:05 PM PDT

The Australian Dollar is setting its sights on a test of key resistance near 0.77 against its US namesake having found support at long-standing trend line.

EUR/USD Technical Analysis: Near-Term Bias Remains Bearish

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 04:57 PM PDT

Euro technical positioning seems to argue for a cautiously bearish trend bias against the US Dollar in the near term.

Crude Oil Prices Rose After EIA Reported Inventory Drop

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 04:51 PM PDT

Crude oil prices rose following the release of the EIA’s weekly inventory report. Stockpiles fell by 6.2 million barrels versus expectations for a 3.3 million barrel gain.

New Zealand Dollar Falls as RBNZ Hints at Rate Cut on the Horizon

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 04:17 PM PDT

The New Zealand Dollar declined as the RBNZ hinted that measures to cool the housing market may allow for a rate cut sooner than previously expected.

September FOMC: Federal Reserve Holds Rates Flat (Recap)

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 12:48 PM PDT

Today's FOMC meeting saw no changes to interest rates as we near the press conference with Chair Yellen. (story developing)

NZD/USD: Near-term Range Braces for RBNZ; Key Resistance 7450

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 12:46 PM PDT

The weekly opening range is in focus heading into today’s rate decisions. Here are the updated targets & invalidation levels that matter heading into the release.

USD/JPY Technical Analysis: Fed & BoJ Bring The Pain To Bulls

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 12:00 PM PDT

USD/JPY Continues to hover around 100, and given the lack of boost by the BoJ, only the USD can keep USD/JPY from falling to 2016 lows.

Pre-FOMC EUR/USD and USD/CHF Focus Levels

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 09:35 AM PDT

EUR/USD and USD/CHF are trading on their 200 day averages before FOMC. Even if the average breaks, 1.1085 could be a pivot in EUR/USD.

Hawkish Fed, Dovish RBNZ to Fuel Risk for NZD/USD H&S Formation

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 08:30 AM PDT

Growing bets for a Fed rate-hike paired with dovish comments from the RBNZ may trigger a near-term reversal pattern in NZD/USD amid the deviating paths for policy.

China’s Market News: Chinese Yuan, Stock Index Flat Ahead of FOMC

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 08:25 AM PDT

Bank of Japan’s stimulus move brought limited impact to Chinese markets; all eyes are on Fed’s decision.

Here Comes the Fed: Are We in for Another Hawkish Hold?

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 07:00 AM PDT

Today brings the widely-awaited September FOMC meeting. But with many signs pointing to a repeat of last September's meeting, how might markets respond should the Fed ramp up the hawkishness?

USD/JPY Dives Post-BOJ; Preview for September FOMC Meeting

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 05:18 AM PDT

The USDOLLAR Index is down ahead of the FOMC rate decision later today, weighed on by USD/JPY's post-BOJ reversal.

Silver Prices: Macro-techs Point to Bull Market Continuation

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 05:10 AM PDT

Big picture technicals point to advance beginning last December to continue...

EUR/USD Short Term Outlook Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 02:08 AM PDT

The EUR/USD is supported by its 200-day moving average ahead of FOMC, but a hawkish outcome could put the pair under pressure

FOMC to Echo 2015 Rate Path; USD to Take Cues from Fresh Projections

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 02:00 AM PDT

The fresh projections from Fed officials may heavily influence the U.S. dollar outlook as the central bank appears to be following a similar path to 2015.

DAX: BoJ Lifts Markets, FOMC Later Today; Double-top Reexamined

Posted: 21 Sep 2016 01:45 AM PDT

Central banks pushing markets around today, double-top formation reexamined as it tests neckline.

Crude Oil Price Recovery May Fizzle on Hawkish FOMC

Posted: 20 Sep 2016 11:48 PM PDT

Crude oil prices may turn lower anew after recovering in the wake of supportive API inventory figures as a hawkish FOMC boosts the US Dollar.

Nikkei 225 Technical Analysis: Index Spikes Higher Following BOJ

Posted: 20 Sep 2016 11:07 PM PDT

The Nikkei 225 spiked higher to trade above the 16,500 level following the BOJ monetary policy announcement but resistance looms

Yen Falls as BOJ Updates Policy, Fed Rate Decision Now in Focus

Posted: 20 Sep 2016 10:14 PM PDT

The Japanese Yen fell as the Bank of Japan introduced yield curve targeting into its arsenal of stimulus measures. The FOMC policy announcement is in focus ahead.

Fed, BoJ and RBNZ Will Move More than Dollar, Yen and Kiwi

Posted: 20 Sep 2016 08:21 PM PDT

We have entered into a particularly risky and likely volatile period for trading. Through Wednesday's session, the fundamental winds will pick up abruptly with the combination of the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) and Federal Reserve's (Fed) rate decisions.

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