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USD/ CAD Technical Analysis: January 23, 2017

The USD/CAD pair traded with a bullish tone on Friday. The uptrend reached the 1.3330 level in the beginning of the trading session. Later that day, the buyers were able to surpass the level as it persists to move higher in the mid-European trading session. Yet, it was not able to reach the 1.3400 level as the price withdraw back to 1.3330 losing its momentum during the New York trading session.

The Resistance level is seen at 1.3400 while the support level comes in at 1.3330 level. The Moving Averages broke in the upper channel and the price managed to linger higher for the day as the 20-EMA moves upward. On the other hand, the 100-EMA is moving lower while the 200-EMA moves in a neutral chart. Overall, the MACD histogram implies the buyers leading the market. Moving with it, the RSI was set within the overvalued readings where a new high is still possible.

Both the Retail sales and Consumer Price Index Reports did not meet the expectations of investors. Nevertheless, this has minimal effect to the currency but it is still under pressure despite the strong greenback.

The pair maintained its upward direction from 1.3018 level following the consolidation state of the uptrend at 1.3387 level. A close higher than the 1.3330 level may set it in motion to move towards 1.3400 level and if the pair strongly sets at 1.3400, this indicates the continues uptrend. However, if the market fails to break higher than the 1.3400 level, this would mean a negative outlook to the market.

Overall, the price trend remains bullish ranging from 1.3240 level to 1.3387 level until the next days to come but if the sellers dominate the market, this could move the price towards the 1.3190 mark instead. If the market is able to maintain the current support level at 1.3240 level, the market could anticipate a continuous uptrend with the next target at 1.3500 level.

Subsequent to the speech made by Janet Yellen, the US dollar abated. But the greens reversed few of its losses on Friday on the back of the inauguration speech of Donald Trump.
The greenbacks attempted to reach 115.00 barrier amid Asian hours. The bulls pushed the level prior to the onset of the EU trading. The price was unable to maintain its upward impetus and turn back through 115.00 eventually.

The 4-hour chart indicates that the price rebounded to the 50-EMA during the Asian session and it further moved between the 50 and 100-EMAs in the Euro hours. The 100 and 50-EMAs employ a downward trend while 200-EMA was confined in the flat lining. Resistance touched the 116.00 level, support hit 115.00 area.

The MACD histogram arrived in the positive zone and if it hovered on its position, the buyers will strengthened. RSI stayed around the overvalued territory.

The general outlook for the pair remained to be bullish as it rack up through the resistance region 116.00.

The USD/JPY could fail and return to the downside in case the 115.00 handle were unable to support the bullish investors.

EUR/USD Fundamental Analysis: January 23, 2017

The EUR/USD increased for the past few days following the sluggish stance of the greenbacks. The single European dollar benefited from the position of the greens as it climbs to 1.0700 and further extended its gains. The USD weakened with no definite reason as others deemed for the general correction while some claimed it’s all because of the skepticism for Trump’s administration. However, the American currency is clearly at a disadvantage point against the euro.

The EUR is relatively buoyant for the previous week, much more when its U.S peer manifested some strength. The euro continued to bounce back from a limited correction and eventually broke the 1.0700 level, en route 1.0840 region.

There are some issues that the weakness are caused by the speech of Trump coupled with the curtailment for the rest of Obamacare. Moreover, there exist a general risk about the US President’s team and their plans and these uncertainties weighed on the USD.

As the last week of January enters, the economic news is lessened while the upcoming is a beginning for the USD towards an unidentified state which brings higher volatility.

The US and Euroregion do not have major reports to be released for today, what we expect is the continuous fall of the greens.

Today’s trading session is expected to be very critical for the GBP/USD pair since UK is now awaiting for the release of the country’s SC ruling with regards to its eurozone membership, as well as the Brexit process, which is set to be released during today’s session. The GBP/USD pair has increased in value over the past 24 hours as part of market anticipation, with the currency pair closing yesterday’s session at over 1.2500 points after months of being unable to go over 1.2500 due to repeated pummeling from bears of the said currency. However, since yesterday was a generally good day for the sterling pound, the market is expecting that this currency pair would be able to reach 1.2700 or even 1.2800 in the short-term outlook for the GBP/USD pair.

The UK Supreme Court will be releasing its decision on whether the Article 50 will have to undergo scrutiny from the Parliament or otherwise, since the Article 50 is an essential factor on the carrying out of the Brexit process. The market is generally anticipating that the SC will be approving the Article 50 invocation, and if this does happen, then this will ensure that the whole of the Brexit process will be well-thought of, and this will ensure that equal distribution of ideas instead of the power becoming limited to select people in the government. This is expected to drive up the value of the GBP, but then there are also some risks that the Parliament approval might cause delays in the Brexit process since all views and ideas must be taken into consideration as part of the process.

There are no major news releases from the UK except for the SC ruling for the Brexit process, as well as from the US.

USD/CAD Fundamental Analysis: January 24, 2017

The USD/CAD pair continues to trade within a tight range and consolidated for the most part of yesterday’s trading sessions. The CAD was recently subject to an increased pressure after the Bank of Canada expressed it plans to implement an interest rate cut in the next few months as a result of the Canadian economy becoming increasingly stagnant after not showing much development in the recent economic readings. This added pressure in the CAD has however helped in offsetting the dollar weakness during the past few days.

The Canadian dollar is probably the only currency which the USD has gained in relation during the past few sessions and has continued to maintain its gains over this currency, while other major currencies have increased in value and has left the dollar behind. The US dollar has been in hot water recently, especially since the market is generally uncertain on Trump’s administration policies and how the newly-minted president plans to run the US economy. The market is constantly kept on its toes as Trump continues to act brash in spite of the initial euphoria during the US elections, where the market had hoped that Trump’s election might be generally be good news for businesses around the world. However, the current administration might have to undergo a lot of work before finally regaining the market’s confidence.

There are no major news releases from both the Canadian and the US economy, and as such, the USD/CAD pair is expected to experience more consolidation and ranging during today’s session. Since the weakness of both currencies are apparently cancelling each other out, the currency pair is unable to make any significant progress and the bulls might have a hard time pushing the currency pair towards 1.3400 points and higher.

As the Asian session emerged, the bullish momentum appeared to be short-lived yesterday. The price failed to hold its gains and reversed down from the 0.7250 level. Sellers expanded their profits breaking the price through 0.7200 region amid the EU trades. The selling interest was unable to maintain its position upon reaching the region and endured price rejection upwards.

The NZD/USD is confined on top of the moving averages based on the 4-hour chart. The 100 and 50-EMA kept its bullish stance while 200-EMA was flat. Resistance touched 0.7250 mark, support entered 0.7200 handle.

The MACD tool still presented the same position as buyer’s strength continued to grow. The RSI settled close to the oversold readings, confirming another lower trend.
Meanwhile, the 0.7250 barrier is the next bullish target. In case, a return occurred towards 0.7150 there is a probable decline against the 0.7100 support.

GBP/USD Technical Analysis: January 25, 2017

Traders have locked in few profits prior to the ruling of the UK Supreme Court regarding the EU exit. The court should make a decision if it is required for a Parliament approval in launching the Article 50.

The market structure presented a bullish sentiment on Tuesday. Buyers were unable to regain 1.2500 level and needed to give up the floor to the sellers. A renewed buying interest around the greenbacks had supported the US currency to recover from its recent lows.
Sellers were able to lead the price lower amid Asian session, however, failed to move beyond the lower mark 1.2460 before the onset of the EU hours.

The GBPUSD keep on sliding through the area of 1.2450 before the opening of the New York session. According to the 4-hour chart, the moving averages are trading mixed. The 200-EMA preserved its bearish signal while 100 and 50-EMAs moved higher as the 50- day MA crossed the 100-EMA upwards.

MACD grew less which confirmed growing strength for the sellers. RSI stayed in the overbought area.

A break on top of the 1.2500 mark is the least required point in order to establish a bullish resumption. The most probable scenario is that buyers could take the price through the 1.2540 region and took 1.2600. While a close below the level 1.2400 will lessen the prevailing upward pressure but before reaching this level, a buy signal will be implied.

EUR/USD Technical Analysis: January 30, 2017

The European currency slowed down followed by the improvement on the dollar’s stance. The euro were left flat-out due to the absence of the market-moving news in the calendar. The EUR resumed to move down smoothly overnight and break away from the near-term rising channel. The euro had traded mixed as the Asian trades opened and hovered in the tight ranges of 1.0650-1.0690.

The EURUSD is confined in the neutral position in the morning EU session and met renewed bids within 1.0700 level. It further rallied around the level, en route 1.0750 prior to the outset of NY hours.

According to the 4-hour chart, the price leads the 50-EMA lower and headed northwards together with the 100-EMa. The spot hovered on top of the 100 and 200-EMAs eventually. Resistance is seen at 1.0750, support hit 1.0700.

The MACD proceeded to the negative zone and if the histogram stayed in this area, the position of the sellers will improve. The RSI lies in the oversold territory near the neutral ground.
A close on top of the 1.0700 mark will produce renewed bullish indicator which is possible to advance towards 1.0750.

The sterling softened on the back of the demand growth for the greenbacks. The GBPUSD was able to recover few of its losses subsequent to the meeting between Trump and May. The US data showed some pessimism which further hit the pair higher.

The British currency loses its value against its U.S peer during the night trades on Thursday. The spot was removed from 1.2600 level and placed in 1.2500 region amid Asian session. The pound extends its losses during EU hours, en route 1.2500. However, the level stalled the seller’s progress and kicked the spot higher. The price resumed its development on top of the moving averages as shown in the 4-hour chart while the 100 and 50-EMAs stirred upwards and the 200-EMA sits in the neutral position. Resistance touched 1.2600, support jump in the 1.2500 mark. The MACD histogram weakened which further slowed down buyer’s position. The RSI escaped from the overvalued territory and came in through the neutral zone.

The bullish outlook generally exists in the market while the pair got an opportunity to make recovery in case it surpassed 1.2600. A breakout within the 1.2600 handle would direct to 1.2700. Furthermore, the prevailing selling pressure could impact the spot and pushed below the mark 1.2500.

NZD/USD Technical Analysis: January 30, 2017

The American dollar was able to sustain a bid tone last Friday. Meanwhile, the markets highly anticipated for the further plans of Trump coupled with the GDP of the country for the fourth quarter. The NZDUSD kept intact in the ascending channel pattern on Friday. The price were pushed by the downward impetus toward its lower limit last 26th of January. Moreover, a recovery lasted overnight showed insignificant results. The European traders solely managed to drive the spot upwards

The pair was able to expand its recovery during the NA session. The price continuously sits on top of the moving averages according to the 4-hour chart. The 100 and 50-EMAs moved higher while 200-EMA is positioned in the neutral trend mentioned in the similar chart.

Resistance entered 0.7300, support reached the 0.7250 region. The MACD indicator confirmed weak buyer’s position as it decreased steadily. Bullish sentiment was likely to prevail for today. The short-term goal for the pair is 0.7311.