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EURO bulls might take a little break and then go up towards 500!Euro bulls are having trouble to stay above 250 and I don't expect them to break up towards 300 early next week either, even though they could always surprise me. I expect them to reach 500, but I think its safer to wait for a re-test of parity first or for a clean break above 250, so they would actually manage to stay above. So for me the week will start in waiting mode. If we start with a downmove...I will wait for when it stops, if at the 100 level again or if it breaks below, towards parity.
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by from1tomillion
Euro unable to hold onto ECB gainsThe euro has reversed directions today and fallen below the 1.02 line. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0188, down 0.42%. The markets were glued to the ECB meeting on Thursday, uncertain as to whether the rate lift-off would be a 25bp or 50bp hike. In the end, Lagarde & Co. went hawkish, delivering a 50bp increase. This was somewhat of a surprise, as the ECB has become more aggressive with obvious reluctance, prodded by soaring inflation which Lagarde previously dismissed as transient.  The Bank had provided prior guidance of a 25bp move at the meeting, but in the end, opted for a larger hike. With the 50bp increase, we bid goodbye to the ECB's negative rates, which have been a hallmark of its accommodative monetary policy. The Bank did not stick to its forward guidance and after the meeting, Lagarde announced that policy decisions would be made on a meeting-by-meeting basis, effectively ending forward guidance. What is fairly certain is that more hikes are on the way in the coming months, with the next meeting on September 8th. Predictably, the euro gained ground after the ECB meeting as investors were pleased with the move. However, the gains quickly dissipated. There are plenty of dark clouds hovering above the eurozone, the most important being the Nord Stream pipeline and the political crisis in Italy. Russia renewed gas supplies through Nord Stream yesterday, as scheduled, but only at around 30-40% capacity, similar levels before the pipeline closed for maintenance. There is certainly relief that gas is again flowing through Nord Stream, but it is tempered by fears that Moscow will not hesitate to play hardball with the EU and weaponise energy exports. With winter only a few months away and no end in sight to the war in Ukraine, the potential energy crisis facing Western Europe is not going anywhere. Italy, the number three economy in the eurozone, has been plunged into a political crisis as Prime Minister Draghi has resigned. An election is scheduled for the end of September, but in the meantime, Italy cannot pass the 2023 budget or access billions of euros from the EU's Covid-19 fund. The political instability will only exacerbate investors' concerns about the eurozone and is weighing on the euro. EUR/USD continues to test support at 1.0197.  The next support level is 1.0075 There is resistance at 1.0307 and 1.0429
by OANDA
EURUSD BULLISH OULOOK CONTINUESEUR is slowly gaining momentum against USD, after ECB raises borrowing cost, although the terminal rate of the currency remains unchanged and the risk for the Italian bond due to the political situation in the country. On the other hand, USD is giving up to the EUR due to the decline of treasury yields after some concerning data regarding factory activity and unemployment benefits. RSI's slow moving line is bouncing off the oversold zone and it's slow line is way above it. MACD histogram is also above the 0 line confirming bullish trend. If the trend continues, it might test its previous high at 1.06, but if we see a reversal, the currency might try to test its parity again. Risk Disclosure: Trading Foreign Exchange (Forex) and Contracts of Difference (CFD's) carries a high level of risk. By registering and signing up, any client affirms their understanding of their own personal accountability for all transactions performed within their account and recognizes the risks associated with trading on such markets and on such sites. Furthermore, one understands that the company carries zero influence over transactions, markets, and trading signals, therefore, cannot be held liable nor guarantee any profits or losses.
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by legacyFXofficial
EUR/USD Holds On To Gains After ECB-Inspired VolatilityThe EUR/USD pair manages to close Thursday with a modest 0.5% gain at the 1.0220 area following a spike to fresh two-week highs as the knee-jerk reaction to the European Central Bank higher-than-expected rate hike announcement. The ECB decided to raise rates by 50 basis points – a 25 bp move was expected and priced in by markets – and announced a Transmission Protection Instrument (TPI), a new anti-fragmentation tool, aimed at supporting the effective transmission of monetary policy across the euro area. The EUR/USD initially rallied to a high of 1.0278 but failed to sustain momentum and dropped back to the 1.0150 area with the ECB President Lagarde’s subsequent conference. At the presser, Lagarde confirmed that the following hikes will remain data-dependent and that the rate normalization path will be approached “step by step, month by month and meeting by meeting,” which seemed to put a stop to the pair’s rally. Investors now focus on the US Federal Reserve rate decision next Wednesday, as policy divergence may extend the EUR/USD losses. From a technical perspective, the EUR/USD holds a bearish short-term bias and this week's bullish momentum seems to be coming to an end as the bulls got rejected three times by the 20-day SMA. Repeated failure to take on this hurdle could add pressure on the pair in the upcoming days. If the EUR/USD breaks decisively the 20-day SMA, currently at 1.0260, it could gain bullish momentum and target next resistances at the 1.0300 and 1.0350 levels. On the other hand, the next support levels are seen at the 1.0200 psychological mark, followed by the 1.0100 zone and 1.0000 ahead of the cycle low of 0.9952.
by Alex_Boltyan_FXAnalyst
Euro - Dollar pair after ECB session ... not so good newsThe ECB meeting has marked a rise in interest rates of 0.5 points. This has caused the EURO-DOLAR pair to rise to 1.0227. Although it will make the EURO stronger, there is economic uncertainty and complexity of the current European situation very difficult for it. In addition to no measurable productivity gains in recent times, the Italian community owes more than 700bn Euros to the ECB, and the ECB still has to provide 200bn for the Covid recovery fund. The current government of Italy will soon go into elections, whose polls show a rise and possible election of the right-wing side. This same side has policies against the EURO and the Eurozone. This makes the ECB's ability to act very limited, since Italy's exit from the EU could cause the bankruptcy of the ECB and the Bundesbank. Our perspective for the EURO-DOLAR pair is bearish.
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by jumper_stars_trading
Short term sentiment remains negative for EURGBPEURGBP - Intraday - We look to Sell at 0.8550 (stop at 0.8580) Although the bulls are in control, the stalling positive momentum indicates a turnaround is possible. The 200 day moving average should provide resistance at 0.8553. This is negative for short term sentiment and we look to set shorts at good risk/reward levels for a further correction lower. The hourly chart technicals suggests further upside before the downtrend returns. We therefore, prefer to fade into the rally with a tight stop in anticipation of a move back lower. Our profit targets will be 0.8460 and 0.8400 Resistance: 0.8600 / 0.8720 / 0.8845 Support: 0.8460 / 0.8400 / 0.8325 Risk Disclaimer The trade ideas beyond this page are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to trade. This information is provided by Signal Centre, a third-party unaffiliated with OANDA, and is intended for general circulation only. OANDA does not guarantee the accuracy of this information and assumes no responsibilities for the information provided by the third party. The information does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation, or particular needs of any particular person. You should take into account your specific investment objectives, financial situation, and particular needs before making a commitment to trade, including seeking advice from an independent financial adviser regarding the suitability of the investment, under a separate engagement, as you deem fit. You accept that you assume all risks in independently viewing the contents and selecting a chosen strategy. Where the research is distributed in Singapore to a person who is not an Accredited Investor, Expert Investor or an Institutional Investor, Oanda Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (“OAP“) accepts legal responsibility for the contents of the report to such persons only to the extent required by law. Singapore customers should contact OAP at 6579 8289 for matters arising from, or in connection with, the information/research distributed.'
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by OANDA
Fade into the rally with a tight stop on EURJPYEURJPY - Intraday - We look to Sell at 142.40 (stop at 143.30) Although the bulls are in control, the stalling positive momentum indicates a turnaround is possible. Previous resistance located at 142.38. This is negative for short term sentiment and we look to set shorts at good risk/reward levels for a further correction lower. The current move higher is expected to continue. We therefore, prefer to fade into the rally with a tight stop in anticipation of a move back lower. Our profit targets will be 139.80 and 136.70 Resistance: 144.30 / 147.30 / 150.00 Support: 139.60 / 136.70 / 134.35 Risk Disclaimer The trade ideas beyond this page are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice or a solicitation to trade. This information is provided by Signal Centre, a third-party unaffiliated with OANDA, and is intended for general circulation only. OANDA does not guarantee the accuracy of this information and assumes no responsibilities for the information provided by the third party. The information does not take into account the specific investment objectives, financial situation, or particular needs of any particular person. You should take into account your specific investment objectives, financial situation, and particular needs before making a commitment to trade, including seeking advice from an independent financial adviser regarding the suitability of the investment, under a separate engagement, as you deem fit. You accept that you assume all risks in independently viewing the contents and selecting a chosen strategy. Where the research is distributed in Singapore to a person who is not an Accredited Investor, Expert Investor or an Institutional Investor, Oanda Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (“OAP“) accepts legal responsibility for the contents of the report to such persons only to the extent required by law. Singapore customers should contact OAP at 6579 8289 for matters arising from, or in connection with, the information/research distributed.'
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by OANDA
EUR/USD -20/7/2022-• Descending channel on daily chart • Pair faced rejection at the upper bound of the channel • Italy political turmoil, Nord stream gas flow cut, Recession fears all add to the downside risk • Descending channel is a bearish pattern, expecting lower prices in the coming days/weeks • ECB meeting in focus, traders will be watching the rate increase, whether it is going to be 25 or 50 bps • 20 SMA acting as resistance • Levels below parity to be revisited
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by RamziAbouAbdallah-CMT
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Euro soars but Nord Stream could spell troubleThe US dollar remains in correction mode and the euro has jumped on the bandwagon. EUR/USD is trading at 1.0231, up 0.88%. The euro breached the symbolic parity line late on Thursday, the first time that has happened in 20 years. EUR/USD dropped a bit further but has rebounded nicely since then and climbed about 250 points. A better-than-expected US retail sales on Friday provided cheer to the equity markets and risk sentiment has remained strong, pushing the safe-haven dollar lower. The ECB meets on Thursday, a highly-anticipated event in which the central bank will raise interest rates for the first time in a decade. The meeting will be live, with the markets still trying to determine if policy makers will opt for a modest 25bp hike or a more substantial 50bp move. With the benchmark rate at -0.50% and inflation continuing to accelerate, the ECB finds itself lagging well behind the inflation curve and additional hikes are expected in the coming months. ECB Governor Lagarde has made a hawkish pivot in recent months, but whether that will translate into a 50bp increase remains uncertain. Another key event on Thursday is whether the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, which provides Russian natural gas to the European market, will reopen. The pipeline has gone through a 2-week maintenance break, and the gas is supposed to flow, but Moscow has weaponised energy exports previously and could decide to do so yet again. They were reports today that the pipeline will resume activity on Thursday, but a report in the Wall Street Journal quoted EU Budget Commissioner Johannes Hahn as stating that he did not expect Nord Stream 1 to restart on time. If Moscow refuses to turn on the gas tap, the spectre of the EU scrambling for gas supplies could unnerve the markets and send the euro lower. EUR/USD is testing support resistance at 1.0197. Above, there is resistance at 1.0307 The pair has support at 1.0124 and 1.0075
by OANDA
EURUSD - Be careful for this week! ☼EURUSD - Be careful for this week! Hey no week ahead video this week. However, pay special attention this week we have ECB now imo it's the fact if they Hike, if they do you'll see bullish short term momentum towards upside. However, the amount doesn't matter because even if they do hike, most of EU countries are suffering when it comes to data front and of course inflationary factors which is global struggle but to mix it up a little the cherry on the top for the EU is Nord stream, its suppose to be turned back on this week and now if it doesn't and we get no rate hike expect the euro to weaken further, re-test areas of 2002-2000 areas go towards LT for that. Now that's this week review on what could happen to EUR and lastly PMIs. However, I'm not done yet - we have FOMC when that day comes CPI high the consumer sentiment high, the data front is bullish as well as retail sales it isn't bad data allowing FEDs having further room they could hike rates further, and of course we all know 75 basis point yes euro declines etc precious metals struggle you get the picture right but there was a moment of the market pricing in 100! Personally, I think yeah sure they could I think it's a little overboard but would be interesting as we have BOC do a nice surprise of that and that was brilliant price action. Now, I get it if they hike do not forget to look at EM currencies etc. There so many pairs including pairs like EURMXN, EURCAD & many others that have great opportunities. I personally won't be around to trade this week but I will be keeping an eye on the market. ☼ Have a great week ahead and trade safe! ☼ TJ
by Trade_Journal
EUR/USD -15/07/2022-• Pair remains under bearish pressure • After a successful break of the previous support level at 1.0340, parity level was reached • Levels sub parity exposed as fundamentals still point to the downside • A clear break of parity level exposes 0.96 figure • The latter served as a support back in 2022 where the pair bottomed before starting a massive rally • Will the 2002 scenario repeat itself in 2022 ? • If that is the case, the next range would be 0.96-1.03 • Bulls need to bring the pair back above the 1.0340 level to turn the odds in their favor • FED-ECB policy divergence is still in play as markets are now pricing in a 100 bps move at the next FOMC meeting.
by RamziAbouAbdallah-CMT
EURUSD - CHOPPY!EURUSD CPI print came out higher, we had bearish movement of EUR but we covered that before end of the day and now re-testing those support lows again break of these area then yes we have further bearish movement and I expect the next support areas to come swiftly in control BUT if we stay above these support areas and re-test out of those highs I expect short term bullish movement. Keep in mind the fundamentals: FEDs soon to go on black out and we have ECB next week. Now ECB they always behind, lag very much they do but could they do 1 hike rate? I mean sure recession is on the table can't really rule that out globally so overall we could be choppy until clear direction of ECB but overall DXY looks over done and when you keep an eye on 10's etc on yields it's inverting overall and that's where you've seen recession trade idea which was on my week ahead out look that can be seen via my trading view account links on YT - I stated very clearly CRUDE WTI its a recession trade, goes down less demand etc. Patience is key! TJ
by Trade_Journal
Euro above parity by a threadIt is looking like July 2022 could be a memorable month for the euro, but unfortunately not for the right reasons. EUR/USD is within a whisker of dropping below parity with the US dollar for the first time since 2002 and the risk of a break below parity below in the coming days remains high. In the North American session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.008, down 1.00%.  The euro, along with all the other majors, is seeing red against the US dollar today. The markets have reacted to the surprisingly strong non-farm payroll report on Friday, as the June gain of 381 thousand surpassed the May reading of 336 thousand and easily beat the consensus of 240 thousand. The unemployment rate remained steady at 3.6%, while wage growth grew by 0.3%. The solid employment report has raised expectations of another 75bp hike by the Fed at the end of July. A 75bp move will substantially widen the Europe/US rate differential, which is contributing to the euro's sharp descent today. The ECB holds its policy meeting six days ahead of the Federal Reserve, on July 21st. This meeting will likely mark the lift-off for ECB rate hikes, with another increase expected in September. The ECB has been scrambling to catch up to the inflation curve, as it badly misjudged the staying power of high inflation. ECB interest rates are in negative territory, and a modest 0.25% hike, the most likely scenario at the July meeting, may not do much to boost the euro, although perhaps the perception that the ECB is finally tightening will provide some support to the ailing currency. On Tuesday, Germany releases ZEW Economic Sentiment. The index has been mired in negative territory for months, indicative of strong pessimism about the economic outlook. In June, the index came in at -28.0 and this is expected to worsen to -40.0 in July. EUR/USD is putting strong pressure on support at 1.001, just above parity. Below, there is support at 0.9849 There is resistance at 1.0124 and 1.0221
by OANDA
EUR/USD Approaching Multiyear Technical & ECB Intervention LevelStocks are doing quite well despite a recession risk which is in focus lately as CB is hiking rates despite the economic downturn in the last few months. But it seems that word “recession” is not in FED’s vocabulary now, and this may not be change so soon after today's NFP numbers came out above expectations, so FED will stick with hawkish policy. ECB is also trying to follow the FED and fight the inflation, which is a “must” as EURUSD moves towards parity and is currently trading at a 20-year low. We must keep in mind that a weak currency in the eurozone is making inflation even worse when you are a net importer. So I think that inflation can come down faster if the currency would be stronger. From an Elliott wave perspective we see pair trading in a higher degree complex correction down from 2008 high, now possibly in late stages with price approaching 78.6% Fib. level that comes in around parity. Technically I assume that Eur can be much higher in years ahead, but the question is what will be the catalyst; Higher EUR interest rates? Ukraine-Russia solution? Downturn of the USD? Maybe foreign exchange interventions? None of us can answer this question at the moment but technically I think that 1:1 Eur vs Usd is clearly an interesting level. However, I think if EURUSD pair moves below parity the ECB intervention may happen. The last time they acted alone was back in 2000 when EURUSD was trading around 0.9000. So firstly, they will try to bring down inflation with higher rates, but then I think intervention is also an option, especially if pair would approach that same 0.9000 level. Trade well, Grega
by ew-forecast
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