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  1. US Dollar Trades into Horizontal Level from August 2015 and March

    by , 10-21-2016 at 11:06 AM
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    -Focus remains towards an estimated channel top above 99.00 although I’d be aware of horizontal levels at 98.33/58 as near term roadblocks (NOW). These horizontal levels are defined by the August 2015 and March 2016 highs. There is one interesting tidbit worth mentioning regarding the EUR/USD and DXY relationship. Non-confirmations between these 2 markets (EUR/USD accounts for 57% of DXY) warn of ‘traps’ or false breakouts and non-confirmation ...
  2. GBP/JPY Technical Analysis: Post-Flash Crash Channel

    by , 10-20-2016 at 05:07 PM
    In the week since that last article, volatility in GBP/JPY has tamed a bit as a ~200-pip range has developed. This range can be seen as an upward-sloping channel that has a slightly bullish bias; with slightly higher-highs and slightly higher-lows. This is somewhat indicative of a market without significant conviction; and as we discussed last week this is likely resultant from the fact that both currencies are being or have been driven weaker by extremely dovish monetary policy. In the U.K., the ...
  3. Australia Jobless Rate Falls To 5.6% In September

    by , 10-20-2016 at 10:33 AM
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    The unemployment rate in Australia came in at a seasonally adjusted 5.6 percent in September, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday.

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  4. Trading the News: European Central Bank (ECB) Interest Rate Decision

    by , 10-20-2016 at 09:17 AM
    Trading the News: European Central Bank (ECB) Interest Rate Decision

    Even though the European Central Bank (ECB) is widely anticipated to retain its current policy in October, the EUR/USD may face a sharp move should President Mario Draghi & Co. take additional steps to further support the monetary union.

    What’s Expected:

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    Why Is This Event Important:

    After cutting the growth forecast in September, ...
  5. Australia Jobless Rate Dips To 5.6% In September

    by , 10-20-2016 at 07:33 AM
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    The unemployment rate in Australia was a seasonally adjusted 5.6 percent in September, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday.

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