DXY US Dollar Index Macro View 05/01 - Upcoming Week OutlookThursday’s ISM Manufacturing PMI and prices both decrease beyond expectations. Non-Farm Employment Change jumped by 312,000, Average Hourly Earnings rose 0.4% and Unemployment Rate slightly increased to 3.9% in December. Previous months' Non- Farm numbers were revised higher by 58,000. Overall, the labour market remains strong.
Next week outlook:
Trade talk announcement starting from Monday.
ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI numbers.
FOMC Meeting Minutes but most likely remain unchanged.
Chairman Jerome H. Powell joint discussion with former Chair Janet Yellen and former Chairman Ben Bernanke at the American Economic Association and Allied Social Science Association 2019.
For the past 2 months, DXY have been ranging sideways with no clear direction. There is a short strong bull but still unable to break it’s previous high at 97 levels, leading to a down 3 point down trend line formed. Overall suggesting to watch out 2 levels. If prices break through trend line on move towards 97.70 levels, the bull structure prevails from daily chart. Support levels at 95.00 will have to watch out a bounce break scenario.
Indicators:
Parabolic SAR – Bearish
MACD – Bearish
Stochastic – Moving out of oversold, Bullish
Overall - 2/3 - Bearish
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Index : DXY is rectracing back to 93 levelHello Traders,
I wish you all the health and the wealth of the world of you and for your family
I as we were sharing about the #DXY #Forex retracement in previous idea, as far as there is no strong #fundamental or technical support for the #us_dollar we will be sellers for the DXY during #2019.
Trade with care,
Never expose more then 1% per trade from your capitale.
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US Dollar Index correction stalls ahead of 97.00 levelsThe US Dollar Index rally yesterday might have surprised quite a bit of traders but this pullback was more than due before resuming lower again. Please note that the earlier drop last week had taken out a major support at 95.69 levels and yesterday's pullback could be seen as a reaction to that. The pullback managed to reach 96.96 levels which is fibonacci 0.618 resistance of the entire drop between 97.71 and 95.65 levels respectively. Believe it or not, if the above structure holds true, we could see the US Dollar Index dropping rapidly towards 93.63 levels at least, as projected here. The higher degree wave structure is also suggesting that the US Dollar Index is either producing an expanded flat lower or a fresh impulse wave lower. Overall bearish momentum to remain, until prices stay below 97.71 levels respectively.
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US Dollar Index Macro View 30/12 - Happy New YearLow volume is likely to continue in the US Dollar Index until coming Wednesday, the day after New year. Friday Average Hourly Earnings, Non-Farm Employment Change and Unemployment Rate data might bring some volatility in the market.
The US Dollar Index chart did not change last week ranging between 12300 & 12260 levels. The long-term constructive for bull, till price stay below 12200 levels going forward. Looking into medium-term where the US Dollar Index could continue its way towards 12330 levels progresses. The short-term suggesting sideways might be seen for upcoming week till prices break strongly above 12260 to constructive for bull or bounce down to 12260 levels to retest support. Overall, the medium-term bull structure prevails until prices stays below 12100 levels.
Upcoming week will be a quiet trading week ahead.
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US Dollar Index Macro View 23/12 - Merry ChristmasThere is no surprise that Federal Reserve rate hike, US Dollar Index rallied after. Investor were looking for Fed Chair Powell dovish tone but his comments came out optimistic. The dollar rose despite the fact that 10-year Treasury yields dropped. Small adjustment in the statement on lowered growth and inflation forecast, these changes were not significant to push the dollar lower. Fed Chair Powell’s comments that he made it clear that nothing is predetermined and everything is data dependent but he also said the sharp decline in US equities and tightening of financial market conditions has not fundamentally altered their outlook. The Fed still plan to raise interest rates in 2019 and most policy makers expect the economy to grow. However, if the bond market continues to fall, it will be difficult for the dollar to sustain its strength.
The US Dollar Index chart did not change last week ranging between 12330 & 12260 levels. The long-term constructive for bull, till price stay below 12200 levels going forward. Looking into medium-term where the US Dollar Index could continue its way towards 12330 levels progresses. The short-term suggesting sideways might be seen for upcoming week till prices break strongly above 12260 to constructive for bull or bounce down to 12260 levels to retest support. Overall, the medium-term bull structure prevails until prices stays below 12100 levels.
Upcoming week will be a quiet trading week ahead.
ForexBriefcase takes this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas.
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Go Short on DXYThere is a lot of sign for a downtrend in dollar index. Reactions to the trend line with bearish engulf patterns and the formation of candles talk to us about this bearish market.
Meanwhile there are some support lines but the serious one's are 94.79 and 93.84 so we have to check the market's behavior in these prices.
DOLLAR INDEX ANALYSISIn recent weeks the Dollar Index has moved within a rectangle. If we take the analysis on a "fundamental" level, it could be an inversion rectangle.
Yesterday, the Fed raised rates. In the early hours, the dollar strengthened. It was enough, however, a reading of the Economic Projections to understand that the dollar came out weakened by the meeting. Briefly, almost all data were revised downwards (compared to the previous September report). In particular, the GDP dropped from 3.1% to 3.0% for this year and from 2.5% to 2.3% in 2019. The rate hikes, forecast three times in 2019, fell to two (at the moment). So, fewer rate hikes and weakened economic conditions certainly don't help the dollar.
However, we have to take into account that, right now, it's not the best time to trade. In five days it's Christmas, and most of the big investors are currently out of the markets. So, everything becomes more complicated. In the medium-term, I'm convinced that we will see a drop in the dollar but in the short-term, anything can happen.
To all of you Merry Christmas and a New Year full of gains!!
US Dollar Index Macro View 16/12Past week, Producer Price Indexes came out better than expected, U.S. consumer prices unchanged and U.S. Retail Sales previous data are revised upwards. Leading to a stronger US Dollars. Upcoming FOMC Economic Projections, Statement, interest rates and Press Conference 30 mins after data release. The Federal Reserve, is highly likely to hike interest rates for the fourth time this year, but how many more hikes will come in 2019?
The US Dollar Index chart last week range between 12330 & 12260 levels. Where the views still remain as unchanged from last week. The long-term constructive for bull, till price stay below 12200 levels going forward. Looking into medium-term where the US Dollar Index could continue its way towards 12330 levels progresses. The short-term suggesting sideways might be seen for upcoming week till prices break strongly above 12260 to constructive for bull or bounce down to 12260 levels to retest support. Overall, the medium-term bull structure prevails until prices stays below 12100 levels.
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US Dollar Index Macro View 08/12Past week, 10 year Treasury rates dropped below 2.9% which will concerns about inflation and growth. No agreements will be made in the next 90 days for the next round of tariffs. Unemployment Claims increased, ADP reported smaller than expected rise in employment and Challenger Job Cuts y/y job cuts rose 51.5% in November. Trade balance also widened but factory orders and durable goods fell. ISM non-manufacturing index rose to 60.7 from 60.3 but the employment component of the report declined. Friday Average Hourly Earnings m/m and Non-Farm Employment Change have both decrease while Unemployment Rate remains the same. Job growth slowed than improved in the month of November. ADP report significantly lower employment change but jobless claims increased, consumer confidence is down and most importantly, the employment component of the service sector activity report fell. While stocks fell sharply over the past 2 months, the US labor market are affected as business may have grown conservative about hiring.
The US Dollar Index chart last week range between 12280 & 12200 levels. Where the views still remain as unchanged from last week. The long-term constructive for bull, till price stay below 12150 levels going forward. Looking into medium-term where the US Dollar Index could continue its way towards 12330 levels progresses. The short-term suggesting sideways might be seen for upcoming week till prices break above 12260 to constructive for bull or bounce down to 12200 levels to retest support. Overall, the medium-term bull structure prevails until prices stays below 12100 levels.
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US Dollar Index Macro View 01/12 - G20 meeting outcome?The US Dollar fell after Fed chair Jerome Powell surprised the market by saying that interest rates are “just below” neutral levels. He believes economy will continue growth with low unemployment and inflation around 2%, but he thinks moving too quickly could risk shortening the US expansion. Personal income and spending grew more than expected but jobless claims increased and pending home sales fell sharply. FOMC minutes did not help the dollar even though Fed officials saw the need for another rate hike. Even though there is a pickup in spending, the momentum in the economy is slowing. We might see if US delay additional tariffs with China in the G20 meeting until further talks, we could see a rally in equities and currencies. Upcoming data on the calendar that could market moving are Fed Chair Powell testifies and the non-farm payroll.
The US Dollar Index chart last week range between 12300 & 12225 levels. Where the views still remain as unchanged from last week. The long-term constructive for bull, till price stay below 12150 levels going forward. Looking into medium-term where the US Dollar Index could continue its way towards 12330 levels progresses. The short-term suggesting sideways might be seen for upcoming week till prices break above 12260 to constructive for bull or bounce down to 12200 levels to retest support. Overall, the medium-term bull structure prevails until prices stays below 12100 levels.
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US Dollar Index progressing lower in Wave iii towards 95.00 now!The US Dollar Index is seen to be unfolding into a lower degree wave iii lower towards 95.00 levels. It has print a low at 96.60 levels and is seen to be trading at 96.71 levels at this point in writing. Looking into the wave structure, it remains quite clear that a higher degree Wave (C) is unfolding since 97.70 levels earlier and within that a lower degree wave iii could be in progressing against 97.54 highs now. We could see a brief pullback from current levels but ideally prices should remain below 97.54 and broadly below 97.71 levels, for the above counts to hold. Please note that at this moment we favor US Dollar Index to unfold as an (A)-(B)-(C) expanded flat and potential downside targets are 95.00 and 94.00 levels respectively. As an alternate though, if a triangle is unfolding, prices may bounce from around 95.00 levels to produce waves d and e. We shall present the above as prices unfold.
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US Dollar Index Macro View 25/11 - Bull or Bear?For the past week, Durable Goods Orders dropped -4.4%, jobless claims increased and University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index was revised lower. While Building Permits & Housing Starts came out as expected, it becomes clear that the momentum in the U.S. economy is easing. With stocks nearly coming back down of this all of this year’s rise, investors and business are not excited about the outlook for the economy. Central bank’s optimism could begin suffer as businesses delay investments and curtail hiring on the labor market. Upcoming data on the calendar that could market moving are Consumer Confidence, Q3 Prelim GDP revisions, Goods Trade Balance, Personal Spending, Personal Income and FOMC Meeting Minutes.
The US Dollar Index chart last week range between 12260 & 12200 levels. Where the views still remain as unchanged from last week. The long-term constructive for bull, till price stay below 12150 levels going forward. Looking into medium-term where the US Dollar Index could continue its way towards 12330 levels progresses. The short-term suggesting sideways might be seen for upcoming week till prices break above 12260 to constructive for bull or bounce down to 12200 levels to retest support. Overall, the medium-term bull structure prevails until prices stays below 12100 levels.
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DXY Approaching Support, Potential Bounce!DXY is approaching its support at 96.13 (100% Fibonacci extension, 76.4% Fibonacci retracement, horizontal overlap support) where it could potentially bounce off from to its resistance at 96.75 (38.2% Fibonacci retracement, horizontal pullback resistance).
Stochastic (55, 5, 3) is approaching its support at 9%.
US Dollar Index Macro View 18/11The US Dollar Index last week are unable to stay above 12260 levels even though there was an increase of consumer prices and retail sales numbers. Ultimately, the Fed policy direction until December are still clear and recent stocks are under pressure for investors to look back into US dollars. The long-term still remains as unchanged constructive for bull, till price stay below 12150 levels going forward. Looking into medium-term still remains unchanged, where the US Dollar Index could continue its way towards 12330 levels progresses. The short-term are suggesting back to sideway might be seen for upcoming week till prices break above 12260 to constructive for bull. Overall, the medium-term bull structure prevails until prices stays below 12100 levels.
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DXY Reversed Off Resistance, Potential Drop!DXY reversed off its resistance at 97.69 (100% Fibonacci extension, 61.8% Fibonacci retracement, horizontal swing high resistance, channel resistance) where it could drop to its support at 96.71 (50% Fibonacci retracement, horizontal pullback support).
Stochastic (55, 5, 3) reversed off its resistance at 96%.
US Dollar Index Macro View 10/11The US Dollar Index for last week has break down below 12200 levels and came back up again during the season of US Midterm Elections and Federal Reserve’s monetary policy announcement. To no one’s surprise, further gradual increases of interest rates is to be seen in December. The long-term still remains as unchanged constructive for bull, till price stay below 12150 levels going forward. Looking into medium-term still remains unchanged, where the US Dollar Index could continue its way towards 12330 levels progresses. The short-term are suggesting constructive for bull when prices break above 12260 to be seen for upcoming week. Overall, the medium-term bull structure prevails until prices stays below 12100 levels.
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DXY prepping to crack supports underneath Bearish divergence on the daily chart is very clear. Also if you check the weekly chart, we had a clear SFP formation which is also a bearish signal. RSI gave confirmation of breakdown when it made a "lower low", this upward movement we saw today is a an opportunity to long the majors- EURUSD, AUDUSD, GBPUSD and NZDUSD.
Invalidation of my idea is clear, if daily candle closes above 97.20, I will exit my longs from the majors....
BUT BUT BUT.... If DXY touches the red block marked in the chart, that would urge me to enter longs on the majors which would be a nice R/R trade as marked in relation to downside on DXY's chart
DXY Approaching Support, Potential Bounce!DXY is approaching its support at 95.56 (100% Fibonacci extension, 61.8% & 50% Fibonacci retracement, horizontal overlap support) where it could potentially rise to its resistance at 96.56 (61.8% Fibonacci retracement, horizontal swing high resistance).
Stochastic (55, 5, 3) is approaching support at 4.9% where a corresponding rise could occur.
DXY: Happy Halloween Hey guys, wishing everyone a great day.
Yesterday there was halloween and we opened a short at the beginning of the week on the Dollar Currency Index. Price is dropping hard since yesterday. We are already under the bullish trend line and a big daily bearish candle indicates more down side. In 24h will be the NFP so it could happen that price moves back to the top to retest it and then totally fall down..
We are up +50 pips and excited for tomorrows news. Will keep you guys updated.
USDZAR D Position Trade Major shift in demand , pair price is oversupplied.
takng short term short at 14.35
stop around 14.50
target 13.05
Fib comes in twos, major trend and continuation. rand has completed its rise from april analysis via our discussion room from the R11.75 shorts we had from July 2017