CPI
U.S. stock market remains unchanged despite soaring CPI figures
U.S. stock market futures S&P and NASDAQ have not changed significantly.
The market predicted a fall in inflation compared to the previous month, but it showed an increase not only above the forecast but also compared to the previous month.
Elliott Wave Science Meets the Consumer Price IndexIt would be awesome if TradingView offered a candlestick chart for CPI but considering its only updated once per month, maybe the line graph/chart is the best option (not sure how that works). As for the data available to me, I've done a best effort markup using the science of Elliott Wave Theory. Considering the fluctuations seen on the M(onthly) chart, I believe its possible that CPI is sitting in the midst of a shallow Wave 4 correction. With this in mind, I find it possible that the number stretches into the low-mid 7.xx range between now and March. From there we may see a 2023 low within the 4.xx level.
I will share my thoughts here as I know there is much interest in "what will the CPI numbers be?"... Being that this CPI data is directly based on the actions of humans and the habits that we act on, it should work pretty well with Elliott Wave Theory. I will keep this post fluid and apply analytical updates as monthly results are publicly announced.
Remember these three important things: 1) trade the chart instead of the news and 2) stay safe /3) don't drown!
Plan for XAUUSD with CPI AnnouncementOANDA:XAUUSD
Gold has been trading in the range since last Friday (10th February 2023). It is clear that speculators and investors are waiting for something: maybe some economic indicators like CPI will decide the movement of Gold by today (14th February 2023)
Within the 1H timeframe, It is clear that gold has a strong chance of continuing its downtrend if it breaks below the trading range of 1850-1865 with the the following key support levels:
1st Support at: 1835
2nd Support at: 1825
Key Support at: 1800
On the contrary in a bigger picture of Day timeframe, Gold can still push for another leg upward as the price action has slowed the downward movement. If CPI number comes out in favor of Gold then it has a chance of testing the following key resistance when it breaks the range between 1850-1865 upward:
1st Resistance at: 1880
2nd Resistance at: 1885
Key Resistance at: 1900
The most importance part of all; Place a trade where the Risk to Reward favors in the direction that you choose!!!
#HEX Wyckoff accumulationLike some other #altcoins
#HEXUSDC appears to be showing a #Wyckoff accumulation pattern
not textbook , but a very good guide as to what has occurred during this #bear market
could we have CPI dump today , quite possible
but I am favouring a lower CP LIE and grounds for continuation in the #stock market
Why US30 Will crash hard? CPI data is tomorrow and yet if Feds pivots still alive.
Bad news the inflation still high and slowly cooling down but not at eased. This is a cause of disinflation.. we supposed not to go there way too fast ! This is big reason for markets to crash.
Overall we should expect the big fall pay attention for the CPI news tomorrow morning
This will be the biggest bull trap in history
AMD: SUPPLY & DEMAND / MARKET MOVER / FORTY-FIVE MADESCRIPTION: In the chart above I have provided a MACRO to SEMI-MICRO analysis of AMD's price action. With a large amount of history backing AMD's price action and overall impact on economic factor I would personally consider AMD to be a MARKET MOVER.
POINTS:
1. MACRO Deviation: 13.75, SEMI-MICRO Deviation: 6.8
2. Current Uptrend Channel
3. WATCH 45 MA SINCE THE START OF BEAR MARKET THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THE 45 MA RISES ABOVE THE 200 MA.
4. WIDER UPTREND CHANNEL has developed.
IMPORTANT: IF PRICE ACTION FALLS BELOW 82.50 FURTHER DOWNWARD MOMENTUM CAN THEN BE ON THE WAY.
SCENARIO BEARISH: Current RSI & MACD levels falls in tandem with overbought territory being shown where current price action stands in NEW CHANNEL. Watch for loss of 82.50 if this is the case it is crucial 68.75 does not break because this can signify an opening for a new downtrend channel.
SCENARIO BULLISH: IF 82.50 is lost watch for strong bounce on 75.63 to PRESERVE BULLISH MOMENTUM OF MA's.
FULL CHART LINK: www.tradingview.com
NASDAQ:AMD
Important USD news (CPI) Important USD news will be published today at 15:30!
By default, they cause large fluctuations.
All active positions must be reduced risk.
New positions are wanted after the news!
The more likely direction remains for the downside to continue towards 1.0620 and 1.0565.
This scenario breaks down on a closing above 1.0790.
GOLD SHORT TERM INTRADAY IDEAIntraday Analysis - ( 14 FEB 2023 )
Price setting up for CPI data today with many choppy price action and no smooth upside or downside moves. However on the higher timeframe we can see lower lows printed respecting the bearish structure.
Personally am looking at cpi to continue being high with a strong labour data as reflected on NFP day. Potential liquidity grabs to the upside whereby i am eyeing 1876 and 1865 regions for shorts. Would be best if there is straight melts ofcourse. However this is in the event inflation still prints high.
HRHR SELLS 1883
MRMR SELLS 1876 / 1865
SAFEST SELLS below 1850
Will be looking at 1820 if cpi data prints with dollar domination and weakness in risk assets
If CPI data prints low, showing signs of improvements, i would be looking at longs only above 1883 cancelling out the entire downside move.
Either ways stay adaptive to the markets and safest is enjoy a glass of wine with your girl and stay away from the charts.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
DXY Pre January CPIThe upward momentum on the DXY after January’s positive non-farm payroll print on the 3rd of February seems to have subsided for the time being. The DXY managed to test its 50-day MA and touch the green 23.6% Fibo retracement level at 104 but these resistance levels have held their ground. The 23.6 % Fibo also coincides satisfyingly with the neckline of the previous upward trendline as well as the blue 50% Fibo retracement level.
There was a gap down at market open this morning ahead of the highly anticipated US CPI print for January which is negative for the greenback. Last week Friday the BLS quietly revised the CPI higher for four of the past five months, with one month unchanged so always take CPI results with a pinch of salt (CPI is a lie but it influences investor sentiment). The supposed CPI for January is expected to print 6.2%, down from 6.4% in December, yoy.
My track record forecasting scenarios from data prints aren’t great but this is how I see the lay of the land; an in line with expectations or a print lower than 6.2% yoy will add fuel to the Fed’s self-proclaimed narrative that they have beat inflation. This scenario will be dollar negative and will spur risk-on investor sentiment. This scenario will allow the DXY to fall below the support at 103 (covid peak) and drop lower towards the critical support at 101.843, blue 61.8% Fibo retracement level).
On the flip side, a print at or above 6.4% yoy will have investors running back to the safe haven dollar with their tails between their legs. This scenario is expected to push the DXY above the resistance level of 104 and higher towards 106.00. (I don’t expect a fair CPI print if they can just quietly revise the numbers higher at a later stage without spooking the markets thus, I’m not in favour of this scenario materializing today).
Technical indicators: The buy signal on the daily MACD seems to be rolling over which is dollar negative but there is a fair degree of bullish divergence on the RSI which is keeping me on my toes. I’m leaning towards the first scenario I mentioned earlier. Over the longer-term (the remainder of 2023) I’m very much bullish on the dollar and I think the bottom for the DXY is in at 100.90 I believe we will see the dollar milkshake theory play out this year when the economic realities start collecting their debt.
Looking ahead into February 2023 (DXY)Through January the DXY traded to the downside following the release of several positive key economic data, increasing the market sentiment that the US Federal Reserve would pivot from its current monetary policy stance, to slow down/stop further interest rate hikes.
Notable US news events in January
-Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) was greater than expected (Actual: 223k Forecast: 200k), while wage inflation fell (Actual: 0.3% Forecast: 0.4%), together with the unemployment rate (Actual: 3.5% Forecast: 3.7%). This caused the DXY to reverse strongly from the 105.60 price area to trade steadily lower, down to the 103 price level.
- Consumer Price Index (CPI) data was released at 6.5% (Previous: 7.1%) which indicated a slowdown in inflation growth for the US economy. Again, another factor that signaled the potential for a slowdown in future rate hikes from the US Federal Reserve, with markets forming the view that previous interest rate hikes are starting to take effect, slowing down inflation growth. The DXY broke through the 103 support level to trade within the current range.
Since mid-January, the DXY has been trading between the price range of 101.50 and 102.50 as the price consolidates just above the key support level of 101.30 (the previous swing low from June 2022)
So, where could the DXY move to in February?
Volatility for the DXY is likely to come early in the month due to these news events
1) Federal Funds Rate, FOMC Statement, and FOMC Press Conference on 2nd February. The Feds are widely expected to hike rates by 25bps to take interest rates to 4.75%. Pay more attention to the accompanying statement and press conference for hints (keyword: sufficiently restrictive) and guidance (keyword: peak rates) over future interest rate decisions.
The previous Federal Reserve rates decision in December saw the DXY trade slightly lower, forming a base along the 103.50 support level before trading higher a day later toward the 104.80 price level.
A similar move could be anticipated, upon the release of the news, with the DXY possibly trading lower to test the key support level of 101.30 before potentially trading higher toward the 103 resistance level.
2) The NFP this month is unlikely to have a similar impact to what happened in January. This is because, with the current unemployment rate at 3.5% and wage growth at 0.3%, it would be unlikely that the data could be released significantly better.
Therefore, IF the DXY does trade higher to the 103 resistance level after the Fed's interest rate decision, a "non-event" on the NFP could see the price continue to trade higher.
3) After the NFP, the next key economic data to be released is the CPI data on the 14th of February. If the data continues to show a slowdown in inflation growth (lower than 6.5%), this could have a significant impact on bringing the DXY lower again.
While there will be other news events throughout the month ahead, which will cause prices to spike or dip briefly, the 3 discussed above would most likely be the key factors to determine the next directional bias of the DXY.
Beyond the 101.30 support level, the next key support area is at the round number level of 100.00. The immediate resistance level is at 103.00 and the next key resistance level above that is 105.50.