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USDCAD Elliott Wave: Anticipating Downward CorrectionThe USDCAD currency pair has recently exhibited a noticeable five-wave impulsive upward movement. This analysis suggests that wave 5 of this impulsive move has concluded at the level of 1.3791 . Consequently, I'm anticipating a corrective ABC wave pattern to the downside. At present, my analysis indicates the potential for the support level at 1.36892 to be breached, serving as confirmation of the downward movement. A conservative approach would involve entering a position upon the retest of this support level once it has been breached. It is important to exercise caution with respect to this pair, as it may experience increased volatility due to the release of Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) data and employment change figures for the Canadian Dollar (CAD) today. Based on this analysis, my medium-term target for the pair is 1.35753 , with the ultimate target identified at 1.34887 . This outlook becomes invalidated if price breaks the 1.37910 to the upside. Cheers!
Short
by Samuel124
Macro Monday 14~Unemployment Rate Rise Macro Monday 14 US Employment Rate Pre-Recession Indications The Unemployment Rate tells us how many people in the United States are currently without a job and actively looking for one. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates and reports the unemployment rate. In basic terms it consists of the following; Survey: The Bureau of Labor Statistics conducts a regular survey of a sample of households across the country. They ask people whether they are working or actively trying to find work. Calculation: Based on the survey results, the Bureau calculates the percentage of people who are unemployed (those without jobs but actively seeking employment) compared to the total number of people in the labor force (those who are either employed or actively looking for work). Reporting: This percentage is then reported as the unemployment rate. For example, if 5 out of every 100 people in the labor force are unemployed, the unemployment rate would be 5%. At present the Unemployment rate is 3.8%. In simple terms, the unemployment rate is a way to gauge how many people are struggling to find jobs in the United States. In this respect it is an important economic indicator that helps us and policy makers understand the health of the job market. The Chart In today’s chart I will be analysing the history of the Unemployment Rate and how it has behaved both before and during recessions. The aim of the analysis is to help us understand the distinct pre-recession patterns and levels that occur prior to recession so that we can prepare ourselves should these levels be breached or these patterns play out again. These historic levels will be placed on the chart for you to monitor from today forward. Chart Outline: 1. Recessions are the red zones (also numbered & labelled 1 – 12 and on the chart itself) 2. Increases in the Unemployment Rate prior to recession are in blue. - These blue zones start at the lowest level the Unemployment Rate established prior to the recession periods in red. - Basis points (bps) have been used to show the change in the value within the blue zones (pre-recession zones) e.g. recession No. 2 The Great Financial Crisis had a pre-recession Unemployment Rate increase from 4.39% - 5.00% which is a 0.61% increase in the unemployment rate or a 61 bps increase. - Peaks: I have also included peak bps increases within these pre-recession periods (within the blue zones). These are times that the Unemployment Rate peaked higher but reduced thereafter but a recession still followed. Chart Findings: 1. In 10 out of 12 of the recessions outlined the Unemployment Rate increased in advance of the on-coming recession (in the blue zones) demonstrating that initial early increases to the Unemployment Rate can act as an early recession warning signal: - An average increase of 33.5 bps over an average timeframe of 7.3 months is observed pre-recession. - The maximum increase in the pre-recession blue zones was 71bps over 8 months. This max increase was observed prior to 1980 Volcker/Energy Recession no. 6 on the chart (this increase was from 5.59% to 6.30% in the Unemployment Rate itself – a 71bps increase). This recession was induced by Fed Chair Paul Volcker’s sudden increase to interest rates much like those that have been imposed by Jerome Powell over recent months (Volcker was appointed in Aug 1979 and got to work quick). - The max timeframe for a rising Unemployment Rate prior to recession was 16 months. This was prior to the The Gulf War Recession, no. 4 on the chart (which was considered a short 8 month softer recession). This max 16 month pre-recession timeframe has been marked on the chart to May 2024 in correspondence with today’s pre-recession blue zone timeline – so we know where a max timeline would put us (not a prediction). - 2 out of 12 times the Unemployment Rate did not increase prior to recession however it did not decrease either, it based at 0 bps or no change (No.1 COVID-19 Crash and No. 5 The Iran/Energy Crisis Recession). Whilst the Unemployment Rate did not increase, they did temporarily peak higher within the blue zones by 10 bps (No. 1) and 31 bps (No.5) demonstrating the importance of peaks and bases formed prior to an Unemployment rate ramp up and recession. I found the peak increases interesting to include because they illustrate that the Unemployment Rate can oscillate peaking higher temporarily only to form a higher low or return to its starting point, but a peak, if significant enough could be a telling indicator. The most notable peaks are the following; 62 bps (no. 12), 61 bps (no. 9), 60 bps (no. 10), 30 bps (No. 8), 31bps (No. 5) and only 10 bps (No. 2) for the COVID Crash. All of these peaks reduced thereafter within their pre-recession blue zones but a recession still ensued. A sudden increase in the unemployment rate should be taken seriously. I will include a subsequent data table chart that outlines these peaks and all other data utilized for Chart 1’s illustration and findings. We are currently in dangerous territory as we have passed the average timeframe of 7.3 months of increases to the Unemployment Rate and the Unemployment Rate increased by 40 bps over that period which is higher than the historical average of 33.5bps. We have surpassed both averages. The max historical pre-recession increase is 71 bps (No. 6) so this is a level to watch going forward. This translates to a level of 4.11% in the Unemployment Rate (marked on the chart). Similar to today’s Unemployment Rate level, there are two very similar instances in the past where the Unemployment Rate increased from c.3.4% to c.3.8% prior to recession (See RED ARROWS on chart). These both took 7 – 10 months to play out with a 10 – 42 bps increase to be established before recession hit. This is very similar to today’s levels which are at 7 months and 40bps of an increase with the 8th month being released this Friday 6th October 2023 which should be very revealing. We are now well armed with an historical chart as a reference point for any upcoming Unemployment Rate figures released in coming months. We know we have surpassed the averages in terms of timeframe (7 months) and the 40 bps increase is above the avg. 33.5 bps. We can refer back to this chart using Trading View, press play and see if we are breaching the max pre-recession level of 4.11% (the 71bps move) or other extreme pre-recession levels such as the dot.com and GFC Unemployment Rates (both marked on the chart). And if you don’t frequent the chart on trading view I will update you here regardless. Lets see what Friday brings…. PUKA
FRED:UNRATE
by PukaCharts
1
USD/CAD pares gains, Canadian inflation easesThe Canadian dollar is flat on Friday, trading at 1.3258 in the European session. Canada releases GDP for May later on Friday. The consensus stands at 0.2% m/m, which translates into 2.4% annualized, a respectable gain. If the GDP report beats the consensus, the Canadian dollar could post gains. Canada's economy showed strength in the first quarter, with a gain of 3.1%. This was higher than expected and was one reason cited by the Bank of Canada in its surprise decision to raise rates earlier this month. I would expect that GDP growth will again be a key factor when the BoC makes its rate decision at the July 12th meeting. The BoC, like most other major central banks, has aggressively tackled high inflation by raising interest rates. The policy appears to be working, as headline inflation eased to 3.4% in May, down sharply from 4.4% in April. The core rate, which is comprised of three indicators, fell to an average of 3.8% in May, down from 4.2% a month earlier. The drop in inflation is certainly welcome news for the central bank, but the key question is whether inflation is falling fast enough for BoC policy makers. A third factor in the BoC's decision-making process will be employment. Canada's labour market has shown strong resilience in the face of rising interest rates, although the economy shed jobs in May, after eight straight months of gains. Another decline in new jobs could dampen the Bank's appetite for a rate hike in July. The US is coming off solid GDP and jobless claims data on Thursday and all eyes are on the Core PCE Price Index, the Fed's favourite inflation gauge. The index is expected to remain at 4.7% y/y, which would mean that inflation remains uncomfortably high compared to the target of 2%. We'll also get a look at UoM Consumer Sentiment, which is expected to rise to 63.9 in June, up from 59.2 in May. USD/CAD is putting pressure on resistance at 1.3254. Next, there is resistance at 1.3328 1.3175 and 1.3066 are providing support
by OANDA
2
Pounce Bounce After falling 3% since March 24th, USDCAD found a bottom on Tuesday and has since built on a 30min uptrend line. Client position indicates 59% Long vs 41% Short interest, with total trades heavily skewed in favour of the longs, representing 80% off open lots. Since this recent bounce started, both sides average return turned negative with shorts dropping to -0.7%. A 50% retracement of the 3% move would take us into the 1.36000 range, but there are many headwinds for the Dollar currently so any bullish movement may require a softer CAD. Will todays Canadian Employment Change provide the catalyst for a further move higher? or will this become a small relief rally in a bigger move downwards? Forecast is for 10.2k on a prior of 21.8k meaning the expectation is for a slowing on February's figure. Finally we have Non-Farm Payroll tomorrow, releasing during a National Holiday here in the UK. Personally I'm planning on a half day to monitor the news so will other traders be doing the same? Fireworks could still happen. - Client Positions - - LONG Long Trades: 72 Avg Trade Return: -1.3% Winning Trades: 54 Losing Trades: 168 - SHORT Short Trades: 51 Avg Trade Return: -0.7% Winning Trades: 43 Losing Trades: 57
by RuckSack
1
XAUUSD - KOG REPORT - NFP!KOG Report – NFP This is our view for NFP today, please do your own research and analysis to make an informed decision on the markets. It is not recommended you try to trade the event if you have less than 6 months trading experience and have a trusted risk strategy in place. The markets are extremely volatile and can cause aggressive swings in price. We’re going to keep this short this time as we don’t really want to get stuck around this price point if there is a move to come during NFP and the US session. We’ve done well this month so far with most of our targets being hit and the move on Gold that was illustrated in our reports now being completed. For us this is a short region, however, we have NFP so it’s thrown a bit of a spanner in the works. For that reason we have plotted the higher levels on the chart that we feel would represent price regions to short from and the lower levels we feel would represent an opportunity to long from. The key resistance here is that 1795-1806 level which has been used previously to propel the price in either direction so there is a possibility of a spike into that area before then coming down and then coming back up at some point. A break of this level and you can see the higher levels that we have illustrated, the highest one around 1825-35 is our preferred choice to short if it goes there! When it comes to the lower levels, we’re looking for the price point of 1775 as a key region which if broken should take us down into that lower level shown where, based on strong support we feel an opportunity to take the long trade back up could be on the cards. Please note, this chart is for NFP only at the moment, and that’s if the price moves. Lately, we’ve seen most NFP’s and FOMC are priced in and we don’t get much of a chop in the markets. In summary, we’ve been following the same plan for a few months now and will remain with it. We can see a push to the upside at some point into that 1825-35 price point, so please keep this level in mind! Please do support us by hitting the like button, leaving a comment, and giving us a follow. We’ve been doing this for a long time now providing traders with in-depth free analysis on Gold, so your likes and comments are very much appreciated. As always, trade safe. KOG
FX:XAUUSD
by KnightsofGold
13
Australian dollar stems bleedingAfter three losing sessions, the Australian dollar has steadied.  AUD/USD is currently trading at 0.7305, up 0.17% on the day. In the Asian session, the Aussie dropped to 0.7277, its lowest level in a month. The Australian dollar didn't get any help from the October employment report, which was showed total employment declining and the unemployment rate rising. The economy shed 46.3 thousand jobs, marking a third straight decline. Unemployment rose to 5.2%, up sharply from 4.6%. The markets gave a thumb down to the news, sending the Australian dollar below the symbolic 0.73 level. It's hard to sugarcoat the dismal job numbers, but help may be on the way, with the lockdowns being lifted in Sydney and Melbourne. As the economy continues to re-open, we can expect employment data to improve. The RBA is carefully monitoring inflation levels, which have been on an upswing and could become a major headache for the central bank. Core CPI has broken above 2%, the RBA's lower limit of its inflation target. As well, the Melbourne Institute consumer inflation expectations for November surged to 4.6% y/y, the third straight month above the 4% level. If inflation and inflation expectations continue to climb, the RBA will find it difficult to convince the markets that inflation is transitory and may have to make a hawkish shift at its policy meeting in December. We continue to see a disconnect between RBA guidance and market expectations, but the central bank is starting to sound more hawkish. In its quarterly summary of the economy, the RBA acknowledged that inflation has risen into its 2-3% target band, a full two years earlier than anticipated.  Governor Lowe had insisted that rates would not rise before 2024, but in the summary, the bank said that a rate hike was possible in late 2023. Still, the markets remain much more hawkish and have priced in several rate hikes for 2022, with the cash rate projected to approach 1.0% by the end of next year. 0.7330 is a weak resistance line and could be tested during the day. 0.7506 is next There are support lines at 0.7254 and 0.7154
by OANDA
Job Market Bounced Back From Disappointment (08 November 2021)Stellar jobs report The U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) delivered an optimistic tone when it announced that 531,000 jobs were created for the month of October. Adding a cherry on top of the cake, the number of jobs for August and September have been revised upwards by 117,000 and 118,000 respectively. Overall, a total of 766,000 jobs have been added to the record. With this strong data release, the job market is now around 4.3 million jobs below the pre-pandemic level. The main driver of the increase in jobs last month is the leisure and hospitality sector, which is not surprising as the number of COVID cases has been dropping since mid-September, leading to more activities such as dining-in at restaurants. Labour supply remains stagnated Unemployment rate continues to decline. At the moment, it is standing at 4.6%, 0.2% higher than the pre-pandemic level of 4.4%. Despite the fall in unemployment rate, the labour force remains stagnated in terms of growth. As the participation rate remained unchanged at 61.6%, this indicates that people are still not returning to the workforce. Data in line with Fed’s timeline With the start of quantitative easing (QE) tapering, the Federal Reserve is expecting QE to conclude during mid-2022. If the job market remains strong from now until mid-2022, it may recover to its pre-pandemic level, making progress towards the Fed’s maximum employment goal. In that case, the central bank may carry forward its projected timeline for interest rate hike.
TVC:DXY
by GH_Lee
Will Canadian job data lift loonie?The Canadian dollar is in positive territory in the Friday session. Currently, USD/CAD is trading at 1.2619, down 0.34% on the day. Earlier in the day, the pair moved into 1.25-territory. It has been a busy week for the Canadian dollar, which started the week with strong losses but has partially recovered. The upward swing could continue on Friday, as Canada's job data for July is expected to show strong growth. The economy is projected to have created 100 thousand new jobs, while the unemployment rate is expected to fall to 7.3%, down from 7.5%. If the readings are within expectations, the Bank of Canada may consider scaling down its QE programme, which would be bullish for the Canadian dollar. The Bank of Canada opted to remain cautious at its policy meeting and did not make any moves. The message to the markets was dovish, with policy makers warning that a fourth wave of Covid-19 and continuing supply-chain issues could hurt the recovery. Still, the Bank said that it expected the economy to improve in the second half of 2021. In the US, inflation is one of the most important issues for the markets, which means that US inflation indicators are sure to find themselves under close scrutiny. The US will release the Producer Price Index (PPI) for August, with the consensus at 8.2%, compared to 7.8% in July. Inflation remains red-hot in the US, with the Federal Reserve stubbornly insisting that surge in transitory and that inflation will ease. If we continue to see inflation rising in the final months of 2021, investors will become more sceptical of the Fed's stance, and policymakers may have to adjust monetary policy in order to curb inflation, which is well above the Fed's target of 2%. On the upside, there is resistance at 1.2719. This is followed by resistance at 1.2785. USD/CAD is testing support at 1.2625. Below, there is support at  1.2465
by OANDA