Confirmation of Bear Flag?? - EUHere I have EUR/USD on the 4Hr Chart!
Since the LOW on Apr' 16th, Price has been traveling in what looks to be an Ascending Channel!
Price today was unable to make a NEW HIGH to give us another test of the Rising Resistance and instead gave us quite the drop out of the Ascending Channel!
With this break, I believe multiple confirmations are pointing to this price action being CONFIRMATION of PATTERN being a BEAR FLAG!!
-RSI BELOW 50
-Price working BELOW DSR
-Price BELOW 200 EMA
-3-Point Sell Check
Bear Flags are a strong continuation pattern typically giving investors the ability to foresee Selling Opportunities with Price giving a Strong Bearish Break of pattern, then to Test the Break of Pattern which is what I am currently waiting for!!
-Once the current LOW has finished forming, I want to see price retrace to the Break of Pattern being in the ( 1.069 - 1.07 ) range for potential Sell Entries!
*TP will be the Support Zone last visited in Oct. 2023 @ ( 1.0516 - 1.0462 )
*SL TBD
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EURUSD Struggles at Key Resistance Ahead of the FedThe pair has managed to stage a rebound from its 2024 lows and reacts positively to today’s preliminary data from Eurozone, which showed Q1 GDP expansion and persistence in headline inflation. As such, the common currency continues its effort to surpass the pivotal resistance confluence, provided by the EMA200 and the 38.2% Fibonacci of the March-April slump. Successful outcome would negate the downside bias and bring 1.0885 in the spotlight.
However, we are cautious around the ascending prospects. The path of least resistance is down, technically and fundamentally. A rejection of the aforementioned critical region would reaffirm the bearish bias and open the door to lower lows (1.0600).
The monetary policy differential is unfavorable and EZ core CPI continued to decelerate. The European Central Bank is looking to change tack and slash rates as early as June, dictated by weak growth and progress on inflation. Its US counterpart on the other hand, has adopted a conservative approach due to strong economy, resilient labor market and persistent price pressures that raise the bar for a pivot.
The next leg of the move will likely be determined by Wednesday’s policy decision from Fed officials and since no move is projected, investors will be looking for any updates around their rate intentions.
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EUR/USD Daily Chart Analysis For Week of April 25, 2024Technical Analysis and Outlook:
The Eurodollar has reached a crucial point in its trajectory, having just encountered its Mean Resistance level of 1.072. This has triggered a sharp downward move, with the currency now seeking its vital Mean Support level at 1.062. This suggests a probable continuation of the downward trend, which traders and investors should take note of.
Sights Set HIGH for EURJPY?!Here I have EURJPY on the Daily Chart!
Currently you can see price back up at the Resistance Area of ( 164.3 - 165.3 ) after having tested the Rising Support 4 times with each time successfully having Strong Bullish reactions ... this Price Action has formed what looks to me to be a Bullish Triangle Pattern!
Fundamentally, there's a lot to unpack but with JPY trading down at its 34 Yr Lows and the ECB looking at Rate Cuts soon .. Fundamentals could play a key sticky role!
- EUR has their Final CPI and Final Core CPI y/y tomorrow morning followed by Lagarde Speaking so lets see how things begin to play out!!
Technically, with this potential Bullish Triangle we are looking for continuation of this markets trend prior to entering this pattern! Back in Dec. '23, price made quite a Bullish Recovery off the 200 EMA and has shown great Bullish Momentum thus far!
*If Price gives a solid Break and Close ABOVE the Resistance Area, this could give us a good area of potential Buy Entries
-Beware of FALSE BREAKS!!
*If Price Breaks and Closes BELOW the Rising Support, I'm no longer interested in looking for Buying Opportunities!
EUR/USD Daily Chart Analysis For Week of April 19, 2024Technical Analysis and Outlook:
The Eurodollar has completed our Inner Currency Dip of 1.060. However, further selling pressure is reviling a decline to the next Inner Currency Dip of 1.054. Ultimately, the Eurodollar is expected to reach an Inner Currency Dip of 1.045. It is worth emphasizing, however, that an interim Dead-Cat rebound to the Mean Resistance level of 1.072 may be feasible before the Eurodollar resumes its downward trajectory.
EUR/USD Daily Chart Analysis For Week of April 12, 2024Technical Analysis and Outlook:
The Eurodollar has completed an Inner Currency Dip of 1.065. This momentum is expected to generate further selling pressure, resulting in a decline to the next Inner Currency Dip of 1.054. Ultimately, the Eurodollar is expected to reach an Inner Currency Dip of 1.045. It is worth emphasizing, however, that an interim rebound to the Mean Resistance level of 1.075 may be feasible before the Eurodollar resumes its downward trajectory.
Euro can’t find its footing after ECB pauseThe euro continues to stumble and is down for a fourth straight day. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0653, down 0.67%. The euro has fallen 1.7% this week as the US dollar continues to flex its muscles against the major currencies.
The European Central Bank maintained the deposit rate at 4% for a fifth straight time on Thursday, as expected. Interest rates remain at record levels but Lagarde & Co. provided fresh hints that policy makers are looking to lower rates at the June meeting.
The economic background appears favorable for a rate cut. Eurozone inflation has dropped to 2.4%, close to the 2% target and the economy is barely growing. ECB members, including those with more hawkish views, have been hinting at a June rate cut. The ECB statement echoed this view, saying if its confidence increases that inflation is moving towards the target “in a sustained manner”, then a rate cut would be appropriate.
At her press conference, ECB President Lagarde noted that several members had voted in favor of a rate cut on Thursday. Lagarde added that the ECB could make a cut even if inflation remained above 2%, if the ECB was confident that inflation was moving in the right direction.
It’s a very different story in the US, where the Federal Reserve is dealing with a surprisingly strong US economy. March nonfarm payrolls crushed expectations and US inflation climbed to 3.5%, up from 3.2% and above the forecast of 3.4%. Fed members are sounding hawkish and the markets have slashed rate cut expectations.
After the hot US inflation report, Boston Fed President Collins said that the Fed may need to cut rates less than previously expected and New York Fed President Williams said there was “no clear need to adjust policy in the very near term”. The markets have lowered the odds of a June cut to just 24%, compared to 54% a week ago. A September cut was priced in at 91% a week ago but that has dropped to 72%, according to the CME FedWatch tool.
EUR/USD is testing support at 1.0651. Below, there is support at 1.0597
1.0749 and 1.0813 are the next resistance lines
Levels discussed on Livestream 11th April 11th April
DXY: Needs to stay above 105 support area, before testing higher to 105.58
NZDUSD: Sell 0.5980 SL 20 TP 40
AUDUSD: Sell 0.6545 SL 20 TP 60
USDJPY: Buy 153.35 SL 20 TP 45 (watchout for possible intervention)
GBPUSD: Consolidate to break 1.25, Sell 1.2490 SL 20 TP 100 (Hesitation at 1.2450) Counter Trend Opportunity
EURUSD: Rejection of 1.08, Sell 1.0790 SL 20 TP 60
USDCHF: Buy 0.9170 SL 20 TP 55
USDCAD: Sell 1.3665 SL 30 TP 50
Gold: Break down below 2325 to trade down to 2305
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EUR/USD to slump again after ECB decision? The EUR/USD plunged after the hotter-than-expected CPI, as traders reevaluated the odds of a Fed rate cut in June.
EUR/USD has now perhaps broken out of the range of its significant Simple Moving Averages.
Now we might get another pushdown in the lead up to or after the ECB interest rate decision tomorrow. The April 2 swing low of 1.07245 may prove pivotal. The previous session's decline was the biggest single-day decline since March 2023, so it will be interesting to see if this bearishness has been exhausted.
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to keep rates unchanged but perhaps point towards the start of its own rate cutting cycle in June. ECB officials have already begun discussing this timeline, so tomorrow’s announcement might lack the bite of a CPI print.
Instead, traders could look for clues on future ECB policy during Christine Lagarde’s press conference following the rate decision.
EUR/USD Daily Chart Analysis For Week of April 5, 2024Technical Analysis and Outlook:
The Eurodollar has broken through our Mean Support level of 1.077 and has quickly risen to hover around the Mean Resistance level of 1.084. This momentum is expected to generate further selling pressure, resulting in a decline to the Mean Support level of 1.074. Ultimately, the Eurodollar is expected to reach an Inner Currency Dip of 1.065. However, it is essential to note that an intermediate fluctuation at the Mean Resistance level of 1.084 may require action.
Euro extends gains as Services PMIs improveThe euro is on a bit of a roll and has pushed slightly higher on Thursday. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0857, up 0.19%. The euro is up for a third straight day and has climbed 0.8% since Monday.
Business activity improved across the eurozone in March. The eurozone services PMI rose to 51.5, up from 50.2 in February. The German reading improved to a revised 50.1, up from 48.3 in February. This marks the first expansion in Germany’s services sector in six months. Spain, France and Italy all showed stronger expansion in March. The 50.0 line separates contraction from expansion.
The services sector has carried the eurozone economy as manufacturing continues to decline. The eurozone has managed to avoid a recession, but the economy remains fragile. At the same time, inflation has been falling faster than expected, and European Central Bank policy makers have the tough task of determining the appropriate time to start cutting the deposit rate, which is currently at a record high 4%.
The markets are anticipating a rate cut in June and some ECB members have publicly stated that they support such a move. ECB member Robert Holzmann, considered a hawk on rate policy, said on Wednesday that he isn’t against a June cut but would want to see more data before making a decision. Holzmann added that if the ECB lowers rates in June and the Federal Reserve stays on the sidelines, this would reduce the effectiveness of the ECB lowering its deposit rate.
In the US, employment numbers are in focus, with nonfarm payrolls on Friday. The markets are expecting a drop to 200,000 in March, compared to 275,000 a month earlier. Unemployment claims will be released later today and are not expected to show much change. The market estimate stands at 214,000, compared to the previous reading of 210,000.
Japanese yen flirting with 152The euro is showing little movement on Wednesday. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0777, up 0.05%.
Inflation in the eurozone continues to decline. March CPI eased to 2.4% y/y, down from 2.6% in February and below of the market estimate of 2.6%. This matched November’s 28-month low and was driven by the continued slowdown in food inflation. Monthly, CPI rose to 0.8%, up from 0.6% but below the forecast of 0.9%.
Core CPI also declined, with a reading of 2.9% y/y. This was below the February gain of 3.1% and just shy of the market estimate of 3.0%. Core CPI, which is considered more significant than the headline release, has declined for an eighth straight month and dropped to its lowest level since February 2022. Germany’s inflation report, which was released yesterday, also indicated that inflation dropped in March, with headline CPI easing to 2.2% and core CPI to 3.3%.
The drop in inflation is encouraging news for the ECB, which meets next week. The central bank must balance weak economic activity, which would support another pause, against falling inflation, which would support calls to lower rates.
The ECB is likely to maintain rates next week but there is a strong probability that it will press the rate-cut trigger at the June meeting. The ECB may want to prepare the markets for a shift in monetary policy and we could see some dovish signals at next week’s meeting, which might weigh on the euro.
In the US, today’s ADP employment report kicks off a host of employment releases, highlighted by nonfarm payrolls on Friday. The ADP report isn’t considered a reliable precursor to NFP, but investors are interested in any labour reports they can analyse ahead of the NFP release. ADP came in at 140,000 in February and is expected to rise slightly to 148,000 in March.
EUR/USD is putting pressure on support at 1.0753. Below, there is support at 1.0712
1.0808 and 1.0849 are the next resistance lines
EUR/USD Daily Chart Analysis For Week of March 29, 2024Technical Analysis and Outlook:
According to the Daily Chart Analysis for the week of March 22, the Eurodollar has successfully completed a Squeeze Currency Dip of 1.078, which was the primary target. Consequently, this momentum is projected to generate further selling pressure, leading to a decline to the Mean Support level 1.070. Ultimately, the Eurodollar is anticipated to hit an Inner Currency Dip of 1.065. However, it is essential to note that a potential intermediary rebound may occur, which could result in a move to a target of 1.084.
EUR/USD falls to five-week lowThe euro has edged lower on Friday. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0782, down 0.05%.
It has been a bumpy road for the euro in 2024, as the currency has declined 2.3% so far this year. Earlier today, EUR/USD dropped as low as 1.0768, its lowest level since February 21.
Germany, the largest economy in the eurozone, continues to struggle and that is weighing on the eurozone as well as the euro. German consumer confidence is mired in negative territory and this week’s retail sales report was dismal, with a 1.9% decline m/m in February. This was shy of the market estimate of 0.3% and marked a fourth straight decline. On an annualized basis, retail sales slumped by 2.7%, a fourth straight decline.
German and eurozone data has been weak, which is not surprising as elevated interest rates have dampened growth. The European Central Bank held the key interest rate at 4.0% for a fourth straight time this month and must decide on the appropriate timing for a rate cut.
The April or June meetings appear the most likely times for a rate cut. ECB member Francois Villeroy was the latest ECB policy maker to weigh in, saying on Thursday it was important to make a “moderate cut”, even if the ECB decided to then resume holding rates. ECB member Fabio Panetta said the same day that the central bank was leaning towards lowering rates as inflation continued to decline.
In the US, the week wraps up with the PCE Core Index, considered the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation indicator. The index is expected to tick lower to 0.3% m/m in February, compared to 0.4% in January. Fed Chair Jerome Powell will speak at a conference in San Francisco and the markets will be hoping for some insights about rate policy.
EUR/USD tested support at 1.0765 earlier. Below, there is support at 1.0743
1.0798 and 1.0820 are the next resistance lines
EUR/USD Daily Chart Analysis For Week of March 22, 2024Technical Analysis and Outlook:
As presented in the Daily Chart Analysis for the Week of March 15, the Eurodollar is moving to Mean Sup 1.080. The current projection shows Squeeze Currency Dip 1.078 as the primary target. This could lead to further selling pressure, resulting in a decline to the Mean Support level of 1.070 and the ultimate outcome of an Inner Currency Dip of 1.065.
EUR/USD Daily Chart Analysis For Week of March 15, 2024Technical Analysis and Outlook:
During this week's trading, the Eurodollar had difficulty surpassing our Mean Resistance level of 1.097. As a result, it continued to move towards our Mean Support level of 1.087, which could lead to further selling pressure, resulting in a decline to the Mean Support level of 1.080. Nevertheless, the currency could reach the Inner Currency Dip of 1.100 before potentially resuming a bearish trend.
Euro stabilizes, ECB starts talking rate cutsThe euro is steady on Friday, after sustaining sharp losses a day earlier due to the US inflation report. In the North American session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0893, up 0.09%.
The European Central Bank maintained the deposit rate at 4.0% for a fourth straight time at last week’s meeting. It looks like rates have peaked but the ECB has been reluctant to signal that it is contemplating cutting rates, although the markets have priced in a first rate cut in the summer.
The ECB remains concerned about lowering rates too early and then having to zigzag on policy and raise rates if inflation starts to rise. The battle to bring eurozone inflation down to the 2% target is going well but remains unfinished, with headline inflation at 2.6% and core inflation at 3.1%.
For months, ECB policy makers have been stating that there is no rush to lower rates and warned that inflation remains a key concern. However, the winds appear to be shifting, as two ECB Governing Council members openly called for rate cuts this week.
Yammos Stournaras, head of Greece’s central bank, said that “we need to start cutting rates soon” and urged two cuts before the summer break and four during the year. Stournaras added that his stance was in line with market expectations. Olli Rehn, Governor of the Bank of Finland, said earlier on Friday that if inflation continued to drop sustainably towards the 2% target, then the ECB could slowly lower loosen policy “close to the summer”.
These comments from two senior ECB officials are a marked departure from the message the ECB has been sending and we can expect other senior officials to reiterate this dovish stance. This will likely put pressure on the euro, as lower interest rates will make the euro less attractive to investors.
EUR/USD is putting pressure on resistance on 1.0907. Above, there is resistance at 1.0932
1.0858 and 1.0833 are providing support
EUR/USD Daily Chart Analysis For Week of March 8, 2024Technical Analysis and Outlook:
In this week's trading, the Eurodollar saw a remarkable surge, breaking through our Mean Resistance levels of 1.085 and 1.090. The currency marched forward with significant momentum, leaving behind the previous trading range. However, based on the recent price trend and market analysis, we anticipate the Eurodollar will retrace its steps and move lower toward our projected Mean Support level of 1.087. This could trigger further selling pressure, leading to a decline to the Mean Support level of 1.080. Despite this, there is a possibility of the Eurodollar reaching the Inner Currency Dip of 1.100 before potentially resuming a bearish trend.
Euro in holding pattern ahead of ECB decisionThe euro is barely making a peep on Thursday, ahead of the European Central Bank’s decision later in the day. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0894, down 0.04%.
The ECB is expected to follow the Federal Reserve’s pause and hold the deposit rate at 4.0% for a fourth straight time. Have ECB rates peaked? The answer seems yes, but ECB policy makers are unlikely to confirm that tightening is over, as concerns remain that inflation is not yet beaten. CPI is down to 2.6%, but core CPI is at 3.1% and service inflation is running around 4%.
Inflation is on a downtrend, but the battle to bring down inflation to the ECB’s 2% target is not over. In what sounds like a Jerome Powell sound bite, ECB members have been saying that there is no rush to lower rates. The markets have priced in 90 points in cuts for 2024, with a first cut expected in June.
The ECB will likely hold rates again today, which means that investors will be focused on the central bank’s economic outlook. The ECB is expected to revise lower its inflation forecast and ECB President Lagarde will likely address the inflation outlook in her press conference.
Anyone looking for some insights about rate policy from Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s testimony on Capitol Hill on Wednesday was no doubt disappointed. Powell essentially doubled-down on a script we’ve heard before, which is that the Fed is planning to cut interest rates this year but please don’t hold your breath, as inflation is not where it needs to be and the Fed will remain cautious.
Powell did not give any hints about the timing of a rate cut except to say that the timing was not yet right. Powell said that the Fed would carefully monitor data and the economic outlook before making any moves and that the Fed had to first gain “greater confidence that inflation is moving sustainably toward 2 percent”.
Powell signaled that rates have likely peaked, saying that the Fed’s “policy rate is likely at its peak for this tightening cycle”. This means that the Fed’s rate path will probably remain in a holding pattern of “higher for longer” until the Fed sees clear evidence that inflation has been subdued. The markets have priced in three rate cuts this year, with June the likely date for the initial cut.
EUR/USD is testing resistance at 1.0905. Above, there is resistance at 1.0944
1.0872 and 1.0833 are providing support
Watchout for the ECB tonightMarch 7th
DXY: Stay below 103.40, to show downside to 103 support. Could bounce from support level
NZDUSD: Sell 0.6155 SL 20 TP 80 (Hesitation at 0.6110)
AUDUSD: Wait and see reaction at 0.6610. Breakout, Buy 0.6625 SL 20 TP 80
Rejection, Sell 0.66 SL 25 TP 70
USDJPY: Looking for reaction at 147.70, breaks support, Sell 147.60 SL 30 TP 90
GBPUSD: Sell 1.2760 SL 25 TP 60 (test and reject of resistance)
EURUSD: Sell 1.0870 SL 20 TP 75 (ECB Rates & Press Conference)
USDCHF: Buy 0.8825 SL 20 TP 60
USDCAD: Sell 1.3490 SL 20 TP 40
Gold: Could retrace down to 2126, but consider bullish trend.
EUR/USD Analysis: Key Zones and Entry Points
Traders,
Let's analyze EUR/USD across various time frames:
Weekly Chart: We identify three distinct zones, with the nearest around 1.09.
Daily Chart: The closest upper chart rests at 1.08838, while the nearest lower one is at 1.07994.
1-Hour Chart: Our initial entry aligns with the daily pivot and a crucial Murray level.
Additionally, we anticipate:
A potential break of the bearish trend line, signaling further bullish momentum towards the next level.
Keep a close watch on the ECB rate decision on Thursday, March 7th, as it could significantly impact market sentiment.
Our suggested entry zones for long positions are clearly marked on the chart, approximately around 1.0830 and 1.0800.
Remain vigilant and trade wisely.
Best regards,
EUR/USD Daily Chart Analysis For Week of March 1, 2024Technical Analysis and Outlook:
In this week's trading, the Eurodollar lacked significant price movement, revolving around the Mean Resistance level of 1.085. This means that the currency has been experiencing a period of consolidation with no clear direction. However, based on recent price trends, we expect the Eurodollar to move towards our Mean Support level of 1.077. This may trigger further downward movement, leading to an additional decline.
If the downward movement continues, the Eurodollar could reach the Inner Currency Dip at 1.065, which is the primary target. The Inner Currency Dip 1.065 is where the currency is expected to have the most significant support, and a reversal in trend can often occur. However, this decline will happen gradually, with Mean Support levels at 1.070 and 1.067 as intermediate upside price effects.
It's important to note that various factors, such as economic data releases, political developments, and global events, can influence the Eurodollar's movement.