EURUSD: Bearish Continuation & Short Trade
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XAU/USD : And Another Bullish Move Ahead! (READ THE CAPTION)Gold prices have followed an interesting trajectory over the past 24 hours, aligning perfectly with our earlier expectations. After a strong rally, gold hit the critical target of $2656, reaching as high as $2664 before entering the marked supply zone. As anticipated, the supply zone acted as a resistance, triggering a sharp decline to $2642. This movement provided an excellent trading opportunity for those who closely monitored the levels outlined in our previous analysis.
Current Market Context
At the moment, gold is trading around $2650, navigating within a crucial range. The price action suggests that gold is testing the resilience of buyers and sellers. If it stabilizes above $2644, we could see further bullish momentum, with the potential to hit the following targets:
• $2655 – A minor resistance level, which could set the tone for stronger upward momentum.
• $2661 – The next key level, signaling continued bullish strength.
• $2666 – A level of psychological resistance, marking a significant test for buyers.
• $2673 – The ultimate target for this leg of the rally, contingent on sustained demand and favorable conditions.
Fundamental Factors Driving Gold Prices
Gold's current trajectory has been influenced by a mix of technical setups and fundamental drivers:
• U.S. Economic Data: Robust job market data released earlier this week highlights the resilience of the U.S. economy. Job openings rose to 8.09 million in November, reflecting strong economic activity. However, this has bolstered the U.S. dollar and treasury yields, creating headwinds for gold as a non-yielding asset.
• Federal Reserve Policy Outlook: Expectations for further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve have diminished, as recent comments from Fed officials suggest a cautious approach to monetary easing. Fed Governor Lisa Cook emphasized that the Fed may slow down rate cuts due to persistent inflation.
• Central Bank Gold Demand: On the bullish side, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) increased its gold reserves for the second consecutive month, a move that reflects sustained demand for the metal from the world’s largest consumer. Central bank purchases, particularly in the context of geopolitical uncertainties, have continued to support gold prices globally.
Technical Insights
From a technical standpoint:
• Support Levels: If gold fails to hold above $2644, we could see a deeper retracement toward $2633 and possibly $2625. These levels represent the nearest support zones where buyers may re-enter the market.
• Resistance Levels: On the upside, the supply zone between $2664 and $2673 will be a critical area to watch. A break and sustained close above $2673 could signal the start of a new bullish trend.
• Market Sentiment: Despite recent volatility, sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, with traders closely watching global economic data and U.S. Federal Reserve updates for further direction.
Looking Ahead
Key events later this week, including U.S. jobs data and the ADP employment report, will likely have a significant impact on gold's short-term direction. Traders should also keep an eye on movements in the U.S. dollar index (DXY) and treasury yields, as these remain inversely correlated with gold prices.
Action Plan: For now, the focus remains on how gold reacts around $2644. If the metal stabilizes above this level, traders can look for opportunities to target $2655, $2661, and beyond. Conversely, a breakdown below $2644 could lead to short-term selling pressure, offering opportunities for a potential retracement trade.
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EURUSD. The buyer is not showing any strengthHey traders and investors!
(For a detailed analysis, refer to the related post)
The buyer is not showing any strength. The price is once again below the lower boundary of the range (1.03319).
The bar on January 8th shows a slight increase in volume, indicating increased interest from both buyers and sellers. Volume is accumulating in the same area from where the buyer emerged on January 6th (the blue line on the chart shows the range where 33% of the bar's volume was traded).
As long as the price remains below 1.03319, it is preferable to look for sell opportunities (sell patterns). Above this level, buy patterns can be considered.
For buying, it would be beneficial to accumulate volume below 1.03319 today and maybe tomorrow, then move back above the level and defend the breakout.
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Bearish drop?The Fiber (EUR/USD) is rising towards the pivot which lines up with the 50% Fibonacci retracement and could drop to the 1st support which acts as a pullback support.
Pivot: 1.0362
1st Support: 1.0262
1st Resistance: 1.0424
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Levels discussed on livestream 8th Jan 20258th January 2025
DXY: Consolidating just below 50% (108.70), stronger ADP, DXY break higher, to 109.20
NZDUSD: Sell 0.5620 SL 20 TP 30
AUDUSD: Look for reaction at 0.62 strong round number support
GBPUSD: Sell 1.2450 SL 25 TP 80
EURUSD: Sell 1.0320 SL 30 TP 60
USDJPY: Watching that 158 resistance level
EURJPY: Sell 162.95 SL 30 TP 60
GBPJPY: Sell 196.50 SL 30 TP 70
USDCHF: Buy 0.9120 SL 20 TP 50
USDCAD: Buy 1.4385 SL 20 TP 50
XAUUSD: Consolidating below 2655, potential break out to upside, to 2672
EUR/USD Bearish - FOMC Release!EUR/USD trades near 1.0320 after dipping to a low of 1.0275, with recent price action reflecting a prevailing bearish sentiment driven by employment data, a cautious Federal Reserve, and concerns over potential tariff measures by President-elect Donald Trump. Technical indicators on the daily chart show accelerated declines in negative territory, suggesting the likelihood of further downside movement. In the short term, the bearish outlook remains intact as EUR/USD continues trading below all its key moving averages. The 20-period SMA has lost bullish momentum, positioning below longer-term SMAs and confirming persistent selling pressure. Meanwhile, technical indicators maintain a negative slope, signaling further potential losses. The pair experienced a sharp drop ahead of key US economic data amid reports that Trump might declare a national economic emergency to implement a broad tariff program. Despite holding near session lows, EUR/USD showed little reaction to the ADP Employment Report, which revealed that the US private sector added 122K jobs in December, below expectations of 140K. Additionally, Initial Jobless Claims for the week ending January 3 came in at 201K, better than the expected 218K but lower than the previous 211K, with no significant impact on the pair’s price.
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to reduce the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 4.25-4.5%. The decision was made in response to economic data showing solid expansion in economic activity, a labor market displaying slight easing signals, and inflation still above the 2% target. Although some Committee members considered keeping the rate unchanged as a valid option, the majority agreed that further easing was necessary to support the economy and continue reducing inflation toward the established target.
From an economic standpoint, real GDP continued to grow at a sustained pace in the fourth quarter of 2024. Inflation, as measured by the PCE (personal consumption expenditures) price index, slowed compared to the levels recorded in the previous year, though it remained elevated. Employment data indicated an increase in the unemployment rate to 4.2%, with a slight decline in labor force participation. International indicators pointed to a slowdown in economic growth across several advanced economies and declining inflation, mainly due to lower energy prices.
From a financial market perspective, the Committee observed a degree of stability in money markets and short-term funding conditions, despite high political and economic uncertainty. Long-term Treasury yields remained stable, while the dollar appreciated against major foreign currencies, reflecting expectations of diverging monetary policies between the United States and other advanced economies.
The Committee also discussed the future path of monetary policy, indicating that if data continued to show declining inflation and an economy near full employment, it might be appropriate to further slow the pace of monetary policy interventions. However, members emphasized the need to maintain a cautious approach, considering both upside and downside risks to inflation and economic activity. Key risks highlighted included potential changes in trade and immigration policies, as well as possible geopolitical tensions that could impact global supply chains.
Finally, it was decided to proceed with the process of reducing the Federal Reserve's holdings of Treasury securities and mortgage-backed securities (MBS), maintaining a monthly cap on reinvestment of principal payments.
Strong support zone building bouncy momentumStrong support and resistance zones marked, trends are clear, volatility is seen. Down at support zone is also a trend line marked from the past with multiple reactions, now it acts as support combined with horizontal support. Price had much volatility down to support zone, and then price quickly slowed down and now signifying a reversal.
GOLD after rising read captionGOLD, after rising to retest the recent peak around 2665, quickly fell back below 2650 in the US session last night when the US announced PMI service data and JOLTs employment opportunities exceeding expectations. Today, investors need to pay attention to many important economic data about to be released such as: ADP Payroll, Unemployment Claims and FOMC Minutes.
Currently in the Asian-European session, gold prices are expected to move within the 2638-2665 border zone. Therefore, it is possible to buy and sell gold when approaching this border zone.
EURUSD What Next? BUY!
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Please, find my technical outlook for EURUSD below:
The instrument tests an important psychological level 1.0297
Bias - Bullish
Technical Indicators: Supper Trend gives a precise Bullish signal, while Pivot Point HL predicts price changes and potential reversals in the market.
Target - 1.03353
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Super-trend indicator is more useful in trending markets where there are clear uptrends and downtrends in price.
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EURO - Price can fall to support line of channel and bounce upHi guys, this is my overview for EURUSD, feel free to check it and write your feedback in comments👊
A few moments ago price declined inside wedge, where it broke $1.0770 level and declined to $1.0335 level.
Then price turned around and bounced up, making a gap and exited from wedge, after which continued to fall in channel.
Inside falling channel, Euro rose to resistance line first and then bounced and dropped to $1.0335 level.
After this movement, price some time traded near this level inside resistance area and even later fell to support line of channel.
Euro tried to back, but when it entered to resistance area, it at once turned around and fell back.
Now, I think that Euro can fall to support line of channel and then bounce up to $1.0450, breaking resistance level.
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GBP/USD Trendline BreakoutThe GBP/USD pair on the M30 timeframe presents a potential selling opportunity due to a recent downward breakout from a Strong Trendline . This suggests a shift in momentum towards the downside in the coming Hours.
Key Points:
Sell Entry: Consider entering a short position around close to the breakout level. This offers an entry point near the perceived shift in momentum.
Target Levels:
1st Support – 1.2390
2nd Support – 1.2332
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XAU/USD : Ready for LONG? (READ THE CAPTION)Based on the 4-hour gold chart analysis, we observe that the price followed the second scenario from the previous analysis. Failing to break and hold above $2662, it experienced a deeper pullback, correcting down to $2625. Currently, gold is trading around $2633, and if it manages to hold above $2626, we can expect further upside potential. The possible targets for this upward movement are $2638, $2647, and $2656.
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Preserving Wealth: Essential Investment StrategiesHave you realized that your dollars or euros don't buy what they used to? Inflation, the quiet thief of purchasing power, has become a pressing issue for both individuals and investors. In November 2024, the annual inflation rate in the United States increased to 2.7%, marking its second consecutive rise, while inflation in the eurozone reached 2.2%. Though these figures may appear modest, even slight upticks in inflation can significantly reduce the value of your savings and investments over the long haul.
United States Inflation Rate YoY (ECONOMICS:USIRYY)
The Basics of Inflation and Its Effects
Inflation transpires when the overall price level of goods and services rises, diminishing the purchasing power of money. If left unchecked, it can undermine the real value of your assets and complicate your financial aspirations. In such a climate, cultivating strategies to hedge against inflation becomes vital. Effective inflation hedging allows individuals to safeguard their assets, maintain their value, and even potentially grow their wealth during times of rising prices.
This article delves into several of the most potent inflation hedges, such as equities, global diversification, real estate, precious metals. Each approach carries distinct advantages for protecting your portfolio from the pressures of inflation.
Equities: A Reliable Defense Against Inflation
Historically, stocks have emerged as one of the most effective long-term instruments for mitigating inflation. Companies often adapt to increasing costs by raising prices, allowing them to sustain profitability. By investing in shares of these companies, individuals can benefit from their ability to pass on costs, which helps preserve and potentially grow their investments during inflationary stretches.
Certain sectors are particularly adept at thriving in inflationary climates. Consumer staples—essential goods such as food, beverages, and household products—tend to perform consistently because demand remains steady regardless of price hikes. Similarly, energy stocks often benefit from inflation, as rising oil and gas prices can directly enhance profits for firms in that sector.
However, not every stock is an ideal candidate. It is essential to select high-quality companies with solid fundamentals, such as stable earnings, healthy balance sheets, and notable pricing power. Firms operating in industries with limited competition or significant barriers to entry often demonstrate stronger pricing capabilities, making them attractive choices during inflationary periods.
By integrating thoughtfully chosen equities into your portfolio, you can protect your wealth while positioning yourself for long-term success. Stocks remain a foundational element of effective inflation-hedging strategies, offering both growth potential and a buffer against the dwindling purchasing power of money.
Equity Growth Potential: Stocks tend to grow in value over the long term, often outpacing inflation. When inflation rises, companies can increase prices to maintain profit margins, which can lead to higher earnings and, eventually, stock prices. Investing in indices that reflect a broad range of companies, like the S&P 500, can provide exposure to this growth potential.
Indices, such as the S&P 500, are statistical measures that track the performance of a specific group of stocks, representing a particular segment of the financial market. The S&P 500, for instance, comprises 500 of the largest publicly traded companies in the United States, covering various industries. This index serves as a benchmark for the overall performance of the U.S. stock market and provides investors with insights into market trends, economic health, and the performance of large-cap stocks.
Indices are commonly used by investors to gauge market movements, assess investment strategies, and create diversified portfolios. They can be passive investment vehicles, such as index funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which aim to replicate the performance of these indices, allowing investors to benefit from broad market exposure without needing to buy individual stocks directly.
S&P500 Weekly chart From 2009 till today
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Global Diversification: Mitigating Risks Across Borders
Inflation does not affect all economies with the same intensity; thus, diversifying investments internationally can serve as a powerful buffer against rising prices. By tapping into global markets, investors can shield their assets from localized inflation while gaining exposure to regions with robust economic prospects or consistently stable inflation rates—enhancing the overall performance of their portfolios.
Emerging markets, in particular, present compelling opportunities during inflationary periods. Characterized by expanding sectors and rising middle classes, these economies often offer higher returns than developed nations, especially when inflation diminishes the purchasing power of domestic assets. Resource-rich countries generally benefit as commodity prices climb, propelling economic growth and creating appealing investment opportunities.
International diversification also affords the benefit of currency diversification. By holding investments in multiple currencies, you gain exposure to exchange rate fluctuations that can mitigate the adverse effects of inflation. For example, if your home currency depreciates due to rising inflation, foreign assets denominated in stronger currencies may increase in value, acting as a natural hedge. Furthermore, currencies from economies with stable monetary policies can provide additional protection against inflationary pressures.
By spreading investments across diverse global markets, sectors, and currencies, you not only reduce inflation risks but also position yourself to capitalize on a range of economic dynamics. Global diversification stands out as one of the most effective defenses against inflation in today’s interconnected economy.
Real Estate: A Tangible Investment with Upside Potential
Real estate is widely recognized as one of the most effective assets during inflationary times. As a physical investment, real estate not only preserves value but often appreciates over time, frequently outpacing inflation rates. This makes it a potent hedge against inflation for both preserving and expanding wealth.
One key advantage of real estate lies in its capacity to generate rental income. In times of inflation, landlords can often increase rents to keep pace with rising costs, ensuring that their income grows along with inflation. This reliable cash flow becomes especially resilient during economic uncertainty.
Additionally, property values typically increase in correlation with inflation, driven by higher costs of construction materials, labor, and land. Investors who retain real estate during inflationary periods frequently observe a rise in asset values, granting both protection against inflation and opportunities for long-term gains.
For those preferring a hands-off investment experience, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) present an excellent alternative. REITs allow individuals to invest in a diversified array of real estate assets—such as commercial buildings, residential properties, and infrastructure projects—without the need for active management. These trusts generally perform well during inflation as they benefit from both rising property values and increasing rental income.
Moreover, real estate provides the added benefit of leveraging investments. By using borrowed funds to acquire property, investors can amplify their returns during inflation, as the value of their assets appreciates while the real costs of debt are diminished by inflation.
Precious Metals: A Time-Honored Financial Shield
Gold and other precious metals have stood the test of time as reliable hedges against inflation. During economic uncertainty and rising prices, these assets frequently prove their worth as safe havens. Unlike fiat currencies, which may depreciate during inflation, precious metals tend to maintain or appreciate in value, making them essential components of a diversified portfolio.
Gold's longstanding appeal stems from its ability to preserve purchasing power. When inflation erodes the value of paper money, gold often rises in price, acting as a shield against financial instability. Its widespread recognition as a store of value further enhances its reliability during periods of economic fluctuation.
Investors can obtain exposure to gold in various forms, including physical assets like bullion and coins, which provide tangible ownership, as well as Gold ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) that allow trading without logistical concerns of storage. Furthermore, gold mining stocks can offer leveraged exposure to the metal; as gold prices rise, mining companies typically see their profit margins expand, making their stocks potentially lucrative investments.
Emerging alongside these traditional forms is digital gold, allowing investors to purchase fractional amounts of gold online. This modern strategy combines the ease of ETFs with the security of owning physical gold, appealing to those looking to diversify with smaller investments.
Gold also plays a unique role in market psychology. Its historical significance and status as a "crisis commodity" render it a go-to asset during geopolitical tensions or economic downturns. Incorporating precious metals into your investment approach—whether through physical assets, ETFs, mining stocks, or digital gold—enables effective shielding of your wealth from inflation while providing the flexibility to adapt to market shifts.
Gold Futures Weekly chart from 2010 till now.
Conclusion
Inflation, while often gradual and subtle, can have a profound effect on your financial stability. By adopting astute investment strategies that hedge against inflation—such as investing in stocks, diversifying internationally, acquiring real estate, holding precious metals. As economic conditions change, staying informed and proactive will empower you to navigate and thrive in challenging environments. With the right strategies, you can not only keep pace with inflation but also secure a brighter financial future.
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Euro can break support level and drop to 1.0240 points in wedgeHello traders, I want share with you my opinion about Euro. By observing the chart, we can see that the price a few moments ago declined inside the downward channel, where it broke the 1.0485 level, which coincided with the seller zone. Then price exited from the channel and continued to fall in a broadening wedge, and later reached a support level, which coincided with the buyer zone. Euro some time traded near and then started to grow to a resistance line of wedge. When the price reached this line, it turned around and started to decline. So, in a short time, the EUR declined to the 1.0345 support level, broke it, and declined to support line of the broadening wedge. But a not long time ago it turned around and rose to support level back. Also recently, the Euro broke this level and now trades very close, so, in my mind, the price can rise a little more, after which starts to decline. Firstly price can decline to the support level, break it, and make a retest, or at once continue to decline without retesting inside the broadening wedge. For this case, I set my TP at 1.0240 points. Please share this idea with your friends and click Boost 🚀
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EURGBP Breaking Resistance: Turning Challenges into OpportunityThe forex pair EURGBP is currently trading at 0.83300, with a target price set at 0.84500. This suggests a potential upward movement of over 100 pips. The analysis is based on the support and resistance pattern, a widely used technical analysis method. The main resistance level appears to be breaking, indicating bullish momentum. A breakout above the resistance often signifies increased buying pressure and potential for further price increases. Traders might consider this breakout a signal to enter long positions. However, the accuracy of this setup depends on the strength of the breakout and market conditions. It’s essential to monitor for false breakouts, which can lead to reversals. Risk management strategies, such as stop-loss orders, should be in place. Overall, this setup suggests a favorable risk-to-reward ratio for a bullish trade.