USD Overview (11 February 2022)Yesterday, USD strengthened against most major currencies except GBP and EUR.
The CPI m/m data released yesterday indicated continued rise in inflation during January. Annual inflation continued to rise at a faster pace, hitting a 40-year high level.
CPI m/m (Actual: 0.6%, Forecast: 0.4%, Previous: 0.5%)
Core CPI m/m (Actual: 0.6%, Forecast: 0.5%, Previous: 0.6%)
The Preliminary UoM Consumer Sentiment data (Forecast: 67.2, Previous: 67.2 revised from 68.8) will be released later at 2300 (GMT+8).
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Will Inflation Eat Stocks?RINF is an exchange-traded fund that tries to price inflation expectations. TIP is an ETF that tries to hedge against inflation. While both of these have flattened (or are falling), the CPI keeps rising. Could it be that even stocks won't be able to outrun inflation in 2022?
GBP/JPY Outlook (10 February 2022)Overall, GBP/JPY is ranging across.
Bank of England Governor Bailey will be speaking later at 1705 (GMT+8). During this time, there may be volatility in GBP.
Currently, GBP/JPY is bouncing off the support zone of 156.000 and the next resistance zone is at 158.000.
Look for short-term buying opportunities of GBP/JPY.
GBP/USD Outlook (10 February 2022)Overall, GBP/USD is ranging across. Recently, GBP/USD rejected the resistance zone of 1.36000.
Bank of England Governor Bailey will be speaking later at 1705 (GMT+8). During this time, there may be volatility in GBP.
GBP/USD’s next support zone is at 1.33800 and the next resistance zone is at 1.36000.
Look for short-term selling opportunities of GBP/USD.
EUR/JPY Outlook (10 February 2022)Overall, EUR/JPY is ranging across.
The European Commission will be releasing the economic forecasts for the EU member states later at 1800 (GMT+8).
Currently, EUR/JPY is testing to break above the key level of 132. Its next support zone is at 131.500 and the next resistance zone is at 134.000.
Look for short-term buying opportunities of EUR/JPY if it breaks above the key level of 132.
EUR/USD Outlook (10 February 2022)Overall, EUR/USD is ranging across.
The European Commission will be releasing the economic forecasts for the EU member states later at 1800 (GMT+8).
Currently, EUR/USD is trading down towards the key level of 1.14. Its next support zone is at 1.13800 and the next resistance zone is at 1.15000.
Look for short-term buying opportunities of EUR/USD if it bounces up from the key level of 1.14.
NZD/USD Outlook (10 February 2022)Overall, NZD/USD is trending downwards. Recently, NZD/USD bounced off the resistance zone of 0.67100.
The New Zealand Inflation Expectations q/q data (Forecast: NA, Previous: 2.96%) will be released later at 1000 (GMT+8).
NZD/USD’s next support zone is at 0.65400 and the next resistance zone is at 0.67100.
Look for short-term selling opportunities of NZD/USD.
AUD/USD Outlook (10 February 2022)Overall, AUD/USD is ranging across. Recently, AUD/USD bounced down from the key level of 0.72.
Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Lowe will be testifying tomorrow at 0630 (GMT+8). Expect volatility in AUD during the testimony.
AUD/USD’s next support zone is at 0.71000 and the next resistance zone is at 0.73000.
Look for short-term selling opportunities of AUD/USD.
USD/CAD Outlook (10 February 2022)Overall, USD/CAD is ranging across. Recently, USD/CAD bounced down from the key level of 1.27.
Bank of Canada Governor Macklem will be speaking tomorrow at 0100 (GMT+8). During this time, there may be volatility in CAD.
USD/CAD’s next support zone is at 1.26100 and its next resistance zone is at 1.29200.
Look for short-term selling opportunities of USD/CAD.
USD/JPY Outlook (10 February 2022)Overall, USD/JPY is ranging across.
Japanese banks will be closed tomorrow in observance of National Foundation Day. Expect lower trading volatility and volume during the usual Japanese market hours.
USD/JPY’s next support zone is at 114.200 and the next resistance zone is at 116.000.
Look for short-term buying opportunities of USD/JPY.
1 to 1 correction complete on IWM, looking for a 5th wave and 3kSo many growth stocks look similar in that we see large flat 3 wave corrective action that appears complete to me. This could be the blow off beginning. Typical for 12 months from tightening to top. Maybe its faster this time we shall see.
GBP/JPY Outlook (09 February 2022)Overall, GBP/JPY is ranging across. Recently, GBP/JPY broke the resistance zone of 156.000.
Bank of England committee member Pill will be speaking later at 2130 (GMT+8). During this time, there may be volatility in GBP.
GBP/JPY’s next support zone is at 156.800 and the next resistance zone is at 158.000.
Look for short-term buying opportunities of GBP/JPY.
GBP/USD Outlook (09 February 2022)Overall, GBP/USD is ranging across. Recently, GBP/USD bounced up from the key level of 1.35.
Bank of England committee member Pill will be speaking later at 2130 (GMT+8). During this time, there may be volatility in GBP.
GBP/USD’s next support zone is at 1.33800 and the next resistance zone is at 1.36000.
Look for short-term buying opportunities of GBP/USD.
EUR/JPY Outlook (09 February 2022)Overall, EUR/JPY is ranging across.
Currently, EUR/JPY is testing to break above the key level of 132. Its next support zone is at 131.500 and the next resistance zone is at 134.000.
Look for short-term buying opportunities of EUR/JPY if it breaks above the key level of 132.
NZD/USD Outlook (09 February 2022)Overall, NZD/USD is trending downwards.
The New Zealand Inflation Expectations q/q data (Forecast: NA, Previous: 2.96%) will be released later at 1000 (GMT+8).
NZD/USD’s next support zone is at 0.65400 and the next resistance zone is at 0.67100.
Look for short-term buying opportunities of NZD/USD.
AUD/USD Outlook (09 February 2022)Overall, AUD/USD is ranging across. Recently, AUD/USD broke the resistance zone of 0.71000.
The Australian Westpac Consumer Sentiment data (Actual: -1.3%, Forecast: NA, Previous: -2.0%) released earlier today indicated a slight improvement in the surveyed consumers level of confidence on the economic conditions of Australia.
AUD/USD’s next support zone is at 0.71000 and the next resistance zone is at 0.73000.
Look for short-term buying opportunities of AUD/USD.
USD/CAD Outlook (09 February 2022)Overall, USD/CAD is ranging across.
Bank of Canada Governor Macklem will be speaking tomorrow at 0100 (GMT+8). During this time, there may be volatility in CAD.
Currently, USD/CAD is testing to break above the key level of 1.27. Its next support zone is at 1.26100 and its next resistance zone is at 1.29200.
Look for short-term buying opportunities of USD/CAD if it breaks above the key level of 1.27.
USD Overview (09 February 2022)Yesterday, USD strengthened against most major currencies except GBP, AUD and NZD.
The Trade Balance data (Actual: -80.7B, Forecast: -83.0B, Previous: -80.2B) released yesterday indicated a slight increase in trade surplus in December.
FOMC members Bowman and Mester will be speaking later and tomorrow at 2330 (GMT+8) and 0100 (GMT+8) respectively. During these times, there may be volatility in USD.
GBP/JPY Outlook (08 February 2022)Overall, GBP/JPY is ranging across. Recently, GBP/JPY broke the support zone of 156.000.
Currently, GBP/JPY is testing the resistance zone of 156.000 and the next support zone is at 153.800.
Look for short-term selling opportunities of GBP/JPY if it bounces off the resistance zone of 156.000.