GBP/USD: DOWNTREND | $1.2200 NEXT TARGET | SHORT 🔔GBP/USD: A drop to 1.2200 remains on the cards – UOB
In opinion of FX Strategists at UOB Group Lee Sue Ann and Quek Ser Leang, cable still risks a deeper pullback to the 1.2200 neighbourhood.
Key Quotes
24-hour view: “Yesterday, we highlighted that ‘the weakness in GBP appears to have stabilized somewhat’ and ‘GBP is unlikely to weaken much further’. We expected GBP to ‘trade between 1.2270 and 1.2370’. GBP subsequently traded within a wider range than expected (1.2262//1.2405) before closing little changed at 1.2330 (-0.07%). The movement is likely part of a consolidation and we expect GBP to trade between 1.2280 and 1.2410 for today.”
Next 1-3 weeks: “We highlighted last Friday (06 May, spot at 1.2370) that GBP could weaken further and support is at 1.2250. GBP dropped to a low of 1.2262 yesterday (09 May) before rebounding. We continue to see risk for a lower GBP even though shorter-term downward momentum has waned somewhat. Overall, GBP has to break clearly below 1.2250 before a move to 1.2200 is likely. On the upside, a breach of 1.2450 (no change in ‘strong resistance’ level from yesterday) would indicate that GBP is not ready to break 1.2250.”
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GBP/USD:DOWNTREND| FUNDAMENTAL + TECHNICAL | SHORT CONTINUATIONGBP/USD traders getting set for NFP, the straw to break the camel's back
GBP/USD down looking into the abyss on strong USD.
US NFP is now the key event that could be the icing on the cake.
At 1.2365, the pound is flat vs. the US dollar but remains in highly bearish territory having collapsed below vital daily support on Thursday. GBP/USD fell from a high of 1.2634 to a low of 1.2325 on a combination of stark warnings from the Bank of England, poor global economic data and the prospects of an aggressive Federal Reserve.
The Bank of England hiked rates by 25bps, but ''shockingly, the BoE is now forecasting inflation at 10.25% YoY in Q4 this year, up from its earlier estimate of 5.75%, on utility costs,'' analysts at ANZ Bank explained.
''In a particularly pointed example of what is a common global theme, inflation is causing a “real income shock” – with average earnings growth not keeping pace with inflation, real personal consumption will inevitably slow sharply.''
''In fact, the BoE forecast all components of domestic demand to decelerate throughout this year and into next.''
Against a backdrop of worsening PMIs out of China and Germany’s factory orders fell a colossal 4.7% in March vs. -1.1% expected, the US dollar thrived in anticipation of inflows to the US economy that has fared better by comparison to elsewhere.
Eyes on NFP
This leaves the Nonfarm Payrolls as a critical event. For instance, ANZ Bank explained, ''whilst the Fed is not currently considering a 75bps rate increase, that guidance is based on expectations that the trend increase in monthly Nonfarm payrolls will slow and core inflation is stabilising.
But there are no guarantees at all that that will be the case. Demand for labour in the US remains very strong and core services inflation is rising steadily. The April Nonfarm payroll and employment reports tomorrow night, therefore, carry a lot of significance.''
GBP/USD:Losing 2% after BoE with next big stop as low as 1.2000 GBPUSD collapsed by 1.9% or more than 230 pips to 1.2380 from the start of the day on Thursday, with pressure intensifying after the Bank of England’s bank rate decision announcement.
As analysts had expected, the Bank of England raised the rate by 25 points to 1.0%. Three of the nine monetary policy committee members called for a 50-point increase at once, and there were hints in the comments that a 50-point increase could be an option at subsequent meetings.
At the same time, the Bank of England has worsened its economic outlook for 2023, expecting the economy to contract in response to tight financial conditions and the effects of high energy prices. The currency market sees the recession as a notable negative factor, putting pressure on medium and long-term interest rates.
After consolidating over the last few days and attempting a rebound yesterday after the FOMC, GBPUSD has moved sharply back down and updated to lows from June 2020, a strong bearish signal.
The pair runs the risk of slipping to 1.2000, an area proven to be the Pound’s last line of defence more than once in previous years, without much of a hurdle. The significant support of the previous six years and the 161.8% Fibonacci target from the last declining momentum since late April are concentrated here
GOLD:RSI+STOCH DIVERGENCE | PRICE MAY FGROW AFTER FED'S RATE Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD sees a reversal to near $1,860 amid anxiety over Fed’s rate hike
Gold prices have displayed exhaustion in the downtrend as the RSI (14) showed a bullish divergence.
The anxiety over the interest rate decision by the Fed has paused the Fx domain.
The US labor market sees 400k additions in April.
Gold Price (XAU/USD) is hovering around $1,865.00 and is likely to remain on tenterhooks as uncertainty over the announcement of the monetary policy by the Federal Reserve (Fed) has paused the whole Fx domain. The precious metal has displayed a subdued performance in the early Tokyo session and is likely to perform lackluster till the announcement of the interest rate decision.
Gold prices are going to witness a lack of attention from investors for a prolonged period as the determination of the Fed to return to neutral rates will keep pushing itself to raise interest rates sooner rather than later. An interest rate hike by 50 basis points (bps) is on the cards but taking into consideration the multi-decade high inflation and consistency in full employment levels and wage-price hikes, one more jumbo rate hike by the Fed looks imminent.
Meanwhile, the US dollar index (DXY) is attempting to overstep 103.50 in this session. Apart from the Fed’s policy, the DXY is also focusing on the release of the US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP), which is due on Friday. The job additions by the US administration in April are expected to land at 400k against the prior print of 431k. Also, the Unemployment Rate looks to decline to 3.5% from the previous figure of 3.6%.
Gold technical analysis
The formation of bullish divergence on an hourly scale is signaling a reversal in the downtrend. The asset made a lower low while the momentum oscillator Relative Strength Index (RSI) (14) didn’t register a fresh low, which showed exhaustion in the downside momentum. The 50- and 200- Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) at $1,871.63 and $1,890.96 respectively, still favor the downside. The RSI (14) is likely to find a cushion at around 40.00, which will result in a fresh bullish impulsive wave ahead.
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GBPUSD: gives it another go to the upside | LONG IDEA 🔔GBPUSD gives it another go to the upside and above it's 100 hour MA
It is trying a break of the 100 hour MA again
The GBP/USD reached the lowest level since July 2020 last week at 1.2410 and moved higher on Friday. That move took the price above its 100 hour moving average for the first time since April 22.
However momentum could not be sustained,and yesterday saw the price action above and below the 100 hour moving average (blue line currently at 1.2525) as traders ponder the next move (it was a UK). The New York session saw a move lower with the price closing comfortably below the moving average level at 1.24904 on overall dollar buying (the US dollar was the strongest of the major currencies yesterday).
In trading today, the pair based against a swing area between 1.24905 and 1.25022 before moving up over the last hour or two of trading to a new session high – and back above the 100 hour moving average.
I know there been a number of failed breaks of that moving average over the last 3 , trading days but traders must still respected as a risk defining level. Stay above would be more bullish. Move below is more bearish.
Like the EURUSD, there is more to prove from the buyers if they are to take more control from the sellers.
Getting above the 1.2601 to 1.26145 swing area is a step number one. Step number two and step three involve getting above the 200 hour moving average at 1.2666 currently (green line in the chart above) , followed by the 38.2% retracement of the move down from the April 21 high at 1.26698.
Those upside targets are the minimum to get to and through if the buyers are to take more control from the sellers.
For now, respect the 100 hour moving average as risk once again, and hope for increased upside momentum off of that level.
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EUR/USD:NEWS OUTLOOK + NEXT TARGETS | LONG SETUP 🔔EUR/USD, US DOLLAR ANALYSIS AND NEWS:
Hot Core Inflation Keeps a July Hike in Play
Month End Flows Unwinding as Euro Recovers
EU DATA RECAP: VERY STRONG CORE INFLATION
Euro Zone flash estimate of inflation rose 7.5% Y/Y, matching consensus. However, the core figure printed notably above expectations at 3.5% compared to the 3.2% expected. As such, this will further fuel expectations that the ECB will begin to raise interest rates from July, where current market pricing is near fully priced in for lift-off. Meanwhile, Euro Zone Q1 GDP came in line at 5% Y/Y with a slightly softer than expected quarterly figure 0.2% vs 0.3% expected. That said, this is unlikely to deter the ECB from stepping up its plan to normalise monetary policy.
Market reaction to the data has been muted given that the figures are unlikely to notably move the needle for the near term outlook for ECB policy. Keep in mind that the bigger focus has been on Fed policy with markets positioning themselves ahead of next week’s meeting.
MODEST USD RETRACEMENT AS MONTH END FLOWS FIZZLE
Elsewhere, as we approach the turn of the month, market participants look to be using this as an opportunity to fade the recent aggressive moves in the US Dollar. A reminder that in months where the US equities (SPX) fall at least 3% or more, the US Dollar tends to rise into month end before retracing the move in the first week of the new month. This is shown in the graph below. That being said, while most can agree that the USD is overbought, the issue has been the lack of alternatives with the greenback’s major counterpart (EUR) offer little to no reasons to be bullish. However, the currency I would watch is the Chinese Yuan, where a turnaround could suggest a possible USD peak.
EXPLAINER OF FX MONTH END REBALANCING
London WMR Fix (1600 London Time): The WMR Fix is one of the most widely used benchmarks for FX trading, taking place every day within a 5-minute window around 1600 London time. The fix provides a standard set of currency benchmark rates so that equity and bond investors can compare portfolio valuations and performance with each other.
The WMR fix tends to coincide with a sharp rise in trading volume, prompting a sizeable increase in liquidity. Occasionally, this allows for large real money flows to take place without causing too many distortions. However, flows can also be dominant in one direction (strong buying or strong selling) leading to outsized moves in a very short period of time.
The largest bout of volatility stems from the month-end fix, taking place on the last business day, where market extreme moves can often occur in the lead up during 15:00-16:00 London Time. These FX flows are derived from mostly equity rebalancing.
As such, if a UK portfolio manager holds US Dollar-denominated assets and seeks to hedge FX risk, then a monthly rise in the value of those assets will lead to more dollar hedging (selling the dollar). For example, if equities are FX hedged and US stocks (S&P 500) have risen on the month, while the FTSE 100 (UK stock market) has traded flat, then UK based investors would sell US Dollars against the Pound to add to their hedge, leading to an appreciation in GBP/USD. The greater the outperformance of US equity market over the UK would be associated with greater selling of the USD against GBP, prompting GBP to rise even higher. Although, extreme moves can often partially revert in the day following the month-end fix. That said, the occurrence of such event in a market as liquid as FX, suggests that the London fix (month-end fix in particular) is important for FX traders to watch for.
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EUR/USD:FUNDAMENTAL+TECHNICAL ANALYSIS | REVERSAL| LONG 🔔 EUR/USD drops to fresh 5-year lows in the sub-1.0600 area
EUR/USD extends the leg lower to the area below 1.0600.
The greenback trades in cycle peaks, US yields regain composure.
Germany GfK Consumer Confidence deteriorated in May.
Sellers remain well in control of the sentiment around the single currency and drag EUR/USD to the 1.0590/85 band, or new 5-year lows, on Wednesday.
EUR/USD weaker on USD-strength, geopolitics
EUR/USD loses ground for the fifth session in a row midweek amidst the continuation of the strong march north in the dollar and persistent geopolitical concerns, particularly around the potential EU embargo on Russian oil.
In the German debt markets, the 10y bund yields hover around 0.80% amidst the renewed multi-session weakness, whereas US yields regain some upside traction following the recent corrective leg.
In the domestic calendar, Germany Consumer Confidence tracked by GfK worsened to -26.5 for the month of May. Later on Wednesday, ECB’s Lagarde is also due to speak.
In the US docket, weekly Mortgage Applications come in the first turn seconded by Trade Balance figures and Pending Home Sales.
What to look for around EUR
EUR/USD’s price action shows further deterioration and revisits the sub-1.0600 area for the first time since April 2017. The outlook for the pair still remains tilted towards the bearish side, always in response to dollar dynamics, geopolitical concerns and the Fed-ECB divergence. Occasional pockets of strength in the single currency, in the meantime, should appear reinforced by speculation the ECB could raise rates at some point around June/July, while higher German yields, elevated inflation and a decent pace of the economic recovery in the region are also supportive of an improvement in the mood around the euro.
Key events in the euro area this week: Germany GfK Consumer Confidence (Wednesday) – ECB 2021 Annual Report, Consumer Confidence, Economic Sentiment, Germany Flash Inflation Rate (Thursday) – Germany, EMU Flash Q1 GDP Growth Rate, EMU Flash Inflation Rate (Friday).
Eminent issues on the back boiler: Asymmetric economic recovery post-pandemic in the euro area. Speculation of ECB tightening/tapering later in the year. Second round of the presidential elections in France (April 24). Impact on the region’s economic growth prospects of the war in Ukraine.