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[B]Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Oct 29 2013

FOMC meeting starts as speculation mounts regarding potential taper of monetary easing programme

Naturally most investor eyes will be fixed on any announcements from the first day of the FOMC meeting, clues as to tapering will be hawkishly observed. Net lending to individuals in the UK should print at 2.5 billion up from 1.6 billion the previous month. Similarly mortgage approvals should rise to 65K from 62K the previous month. Retail sales in the USA are expected to print at 0.2% up, with PPI up 0.2%. Annual house prices in the USA are expected to be up 12.4% year on year. The USA Conference Board sentiment index is expected in at 75.2 a fall from 79.7 the previous month. The bank of Canada governor Poloz is due to testify, along with Senior Deputy Governor Tiff Macklem, before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance, in Ottawa. The DJIA closed down 0.01% on Monday, the SPX up 0.13% and the NASDAQ down 0.08%. European indices were mixed, STOXX index down 0.42%, FTSE up 0.07%, CAC down 0.48%, DAX down 0.03%. The Athens exchange once again bucked the trend by closing up 1.37%. Commodities rallied on Monday, ICE WTI oil finished the day up 0.85% at $98.68 per barrel, NYMEX natural down 0.17% at $3.56 per therm, COMEX gold closed up 0.04% on the day at $1352.70 and silver down 0.06% at $22.52 per ounce. Oil rallied amid a drop in Libyan output and bets that central banks in America and Japan will maintain monetary stimulus. Looking towards the European open STOXX equity index future is down 0.36%, FTSE up 0.24%, CAC down 0.46% and DAX down 0.03%. The DJIA equity index future is currently down 0.03%, SPX down 0.02% and the NASDAQ down 0.27%.
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-10-29 09:30 GMT | UK Mortgage Approvals (Sep)
2013-10-29 12:30 GMT | US Retail Sales (MoM) (Sep)
2013-10-29 14:00 GMT | US Consumer Confidence (Oct)
2013-10-29 23:50 GMT | JP Industrial Production (YoY) (Sep)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-10-29 03:16 GMT | GBP/USD glued to 1.6085 support
2013-10-29 02:55 GMT | USD/JPY exhausts after recovering session losses around 97.60
2013-10-29 02:03 GMT | AUD/USD emerges from 0.9515 2-week lows; consolidating above 0.9540
2013-10-29 01:21 GMT | EUR/USD pulling back gently. Is it anticipating bad data out of the US?


EURUSD
HIGH 1.37937 LOW 1.37693 BID 1.37856 ASK 1.37858 CHANGE 0% TIME 08 : 40:07

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Neutral
TREND CONDITION : Sideway
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Possibility of market strengthening is seen above the immediate resistive barrier at 1.3818 (R1). Clearance here would suggest next interim target at 1.3845 (R2) and then final aim locates at 1.3872 (R3). Downwards scenario: As long as price stays below the next resistance level our technical outlook would be negative. Next on tap is support level at 1.3769 (S1). Penetration below this mark would suggest next targets at 1.3741 (S2) and 1.3714 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3818, 1.3845, 1.3872
Support Levels: 1.3769, 1.3741, 1.3714


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.61442 LOW 1.60643 BID 1.61024 ASK 1.61033 CHANGE -0.24% TIME 08 : 40:07

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Our next resistance level is placed at 1.6137 (R1). Break here would open route towards to higher target at 1.6161 (R2) and any further price advance would then be limited to 1.6185 (R3).Downwards scenario: On the other hand, possible downside expansion might face next hurdle at 1.6063 (S1). Break here is required to initiate bearish pressure and validate our immediate targets at 1.6040 (S2) and 1.6019 (S3) in potential.

Resistance Levels: 1.6137, 1.6161, 1.6185
Support Levels: 1.6063, 1.6040, 1.6019


USDJPY :
HIGH 97.717 LOW 97.462 BID 97.540 ASK 97.542 CHANGE -0.14% TIME 08 : 40:08

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Clearance of our next resistive barrier at 97.74 (R1) might push the price towards to our next visible targets at 97.87 (R2) and 98.00 (R3). Downwards scenario: Activation of bearish forces is possible below the support level at 97.44 (S1). Clearance here would suggest next interim target at 97.31 (S2) and if the price holds its momentum we would suggest final aim at 97.18 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 97.74, 97.87, 98.00
Support Levels: 97.44, 97.31, 97.18

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )[/B]

[B]Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Oct 30 2013

Tuesday’s NFP day, let’s be careful out there

The big event of the day is the 18 day late publication of the NFP figures. Traders need to exercise caution as the figure might come in far better than predicted, but be subject to significant revisions due to the temporary govt. shutdown. The anticipation is for a print of 182K jobs created with the unemployment rate remaining steady at 7.3%. The benchmark 10-year yield rose two basis points, or 0.02 percentage point, to 2.60 percent as of 5 p.m in New York. The price of the 2.5 percent note due in August 2023 fell 6/32, or $1.88 per $1,000 face amount, to 99 1/8. The yield declined to 2.54 percent on Oct. 18th, the lowest since July 24th, down from a 2013 high of 3 percent on Sept. 6th.Treasury 10-year notes snapped a three-day advance before the NFP government report on Tuesday.
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-10-22 08:30 GMT | UK Public Sector Net Borrowing (Sep)
2013-10-22 12:30 GMT | US Nonfarm Payrolls (Sep)
2013-10-22 12:30 GMT | CA Retail Sales (MoM) (Aug)
2013-10-22 23:00 GMT | AU CB Leading Indicator (Aug)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-10-22 05:15 GMT | Good Chinese data leads to little movement in the markets; traders await US data
2013-10-22 05:09 GMT | Oil sits below $100, gold consolidates
2013-10-22 04:35 GMT | GBP/USD grinds slowly lower ahead of NFP data
2013-10-22 04:12 GMT | NFP likely no to have two-way directionality as usual - Rabobank


EURUSD :
HIGH 1.36806 LOW 1.36622 BID 1.36711 ASK 1.36713 CHANGE -0.07% TIME 08 : 43:23

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Sideway
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Possibility of further price progress is seen above the next resistance level at 1.3688 (R1). Breakthrough here would suggest interim target at 1.3704 (R2) and then mark at 1.3721 (R3) acts as next attractive point. Downwards scenario: As long as price stays below the 20 SMA our technical outlook would be negative. Extension lower the key support level at 1.3651 (S1) is being able to drive market price towards to our next targets at 1.3635 (S2) and 1.3618 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3688, 1.3704, 1.3721
Support Levels: 1.3651, 1.3635, 1.3618


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.61475 LOW 1.61154 BID 1.61274 ASK 1.61277 CHANGE -0.11% TIME 08 : 43:24

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Retracement formation remains in power. Our next resistive measure lies at 1.6148 (R1), break here is required to achieve higher targets at 1.6173 (R2) and 1.6199 (R3). Downwards scenario: Our bearish expectations remain intact below the key support level at 1.6115 (S1). Price penetration below it would allow further declines towards to lower targets at 1.6090 (S2) and 1.6065 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.6148, 1.6173, 1.6199
Support Levels: 1.6115, 1.6090, 1.6065

USDJPY
HIGH 98.364 LOW 98.136 BID 98.311 ASK 98.313 CHANGE 0.14% TIME 08 : 43:25

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Instrument gained momentum on the upside recently, turning short-term bias to the positive side. Next resistive structure on the way lies at 98.37 (R1), break here would suggest next intraday targets at 98.50 (R2) and 98.62 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, loss of our support level at 98.15 (S1) would open road for a market decline towards to our next target at 98.03 (S2). Any further price weakening would then be limited to final support at 97.90 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 98.37, 98.50, 98.62
Support Levels: 98.15, 98.03, 97.90

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )[/B]

[B]Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Oct 31 2013

China’s top four banks post bad loan surge whilst the markets await data prints on Chinese growth on Thursday evening

In the overnight/early morning session the BOJ of Japan conducts their own version of an FOMC meeting. The results may affect the value of yen and the Nikkei. They’ll deliver a monetary policy statement, an outlook report and then conduct a press conference. On Thursday German retail sales are expected to rise by 0.5%, Italy’s employment rate is expected to climb to 12.4%, EU unemployment is expected to come in at 12%. Canada’s GDP for the month is expected in at 0.2%, whilst USA weekly unemployment claims are expected in at 341K, this print is still liable to potentially deliver a surprise given the temporary USA govt. shutdown might still be working its way through the system. Late in the evening two extremely important prints from China are published. The manufacturing PMI and the HSBC final manufacturing PMI. China’s top four banks have posted their biggest increase in bad loans since 2010 as a five-year credit surge has left companies with excess manufacturing capacity and slower profit growth amid an economic slowdown. Nonperforming loans at Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd, China Construction Bank Corp, Agricultural Bank of China Ltd and Bank of China Ltd rose 3.5 percent in the three months to Sept. 30th from June to a combined 329.4 billion yuan ($54 billion). Profit rose to 209 billion yuan.
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-10-31 07:00 GMT | DE Retail Sales (YoY) (Sep)
2013-10-31 10:00 GMT | EMU Consumer Price Index (YoY) (Oct)
2013-10-31 12:30 GMT | US Initial Jobless Claims (Oct 25)
2013-10-31 13:30 GMT | CA Gross Domestic Product (MoM) (Aug)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-10-31 06:32 GMT | EUR/USD downwards on Nowotny Comments, less dovish FOMC than expected
2013-10-31 06:28 GMT | BOJ semi-annual report: QE to achieve inflation goal
2013-10-31 05:57 GMT | FOMC to begin taper at some point in coming quarters - Nomura
2013-10-31 05:39 GMT | GBP/JPY little changed after solid Japanese data, BoJ decision


EURUSD
HIGH 1.37386 LOW 1.36893 BID 1.37035 ASK 1.37038 CHANGE -0.23% TIME 08 : 43:19

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Down trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Upwards penetration is limited to the important resistance level at 1.3718 (R1). Clearance here might open a route towards to our initial target at 1.3734 (R2) and then further price appreciation would be targeting resistance at 1.3752 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, negative development might occur below the immediate support level at 1.3698 (S1). Clearance here would enable our next intraday targets at 1.3674 (S2) and 1.3656 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3718, 1.3734, 1.3752
Support Levels: 1.3698, 1.3674, 1.3656


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.60432 LOW 1.60059 BID 1.60130 ASK 1.60132 CHANGE -0.16% TIME 08 : 43:20

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Down trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: We see potential to test our resistive barrier at 1.6043 (R1) later on today. Successful penetration above this mark might keep bullish sentiment in play and validate our intraday targets at 1.6077 (R2) and 1.6110 (R3). Downwards scenario: Next support level lies at 1.5994 (S1). Penetration below it might shift short-term tone to the negative side. Our intraday targets locates at 1.5961 (S2) and 1.5928 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.6043, 1.6077, 1.6110
Support Levels: 1.5994, 1.5961, 1.5928


USDJPY :
HIGH 98.571 LOW 98.272 BID 98.352 ASK 98.356 CHANGE -0.16% TIME 08 : 43:21

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Up trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: USDJPY is approaching our next resistive measure at 98.67 (R1) on the upside. Break here is required to enable bullish potential and expose our interim target at 98.82 (R2). Further price appreciation would then be limited to last resistance at 98.96 (R3). Downwards scenario: If the price failed to clear the resistive measure we expect to see recovery action. Clearance of our next support level at 98.15 (S1) is required to enable our targets at 97.99 (S2) and 97.84 (S3) in potential.

Resistance Levels: 98.67, 98.82, 98.96
Support Levels: 98.15, 97.99, 97.84

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )[/B]

[B]Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Nov 01 2013

USA final manufacturing print scheduled to come in at 51.2 whilst investors await FOMC member Bullard’s comments

The latest seasonally adjusted Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) improved by 1.5 points in October, rising to 53.2 points. This was the second consecutive month that the Australian PMI has moved above 50 points, indicating mild expansion across the manufacturing industry. Several PMIs are published on Friday, the first is the UK’s manufacturing PMI expected to come in at 56.3. The USA final manufacturing PMI is scheduled to print at 51.2. In the USA FOMC member Bullard will speak in the afternoon, where we’ll also receive the ISM prints for manufacturing. Equity index futures are mainly positive at the time of writing; the DJIA is up 0.21%, SPX up 0.15% and the NASDAQ equity index future is up 0.17%. The if FTSE is down 0.64%, CAC up 0.62% and DAX up 0.23%. The benchmark 10-year yield rose two basis points on Thursday, or 0.02 percentage points, to 2.55 percent at 5 p.m. New York time after touching 2.57 percent, the highest since Oct. 22nd. It earlier fell four basis points to 2.50 percent. The 2.5 percent note maturing in August 2023 dropped 1/8, or $1.25 per $1,000 face amount, to 99 17/32. Ten-year note yields have fallen six basis points this month after sliding 17 basis points in September. Europe’s 17-nation currency slid 1.1 percent to $1.3584 late in New York time Thursday and fell by as much as 1.2 percent, the biggest intraday drop seen since April 17th. The euro sank by 1.3 percent to 133.60 yen. Japan’s currency gained 0.2 percent to 98.36 per dollar after depreciating yesterday to 98.68, the weakest level since Oct. 17th.
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-11-01 08:30 GMT | SW SVME - Purchasing Managers’ Index (Oct)
2013-11-01 09:28 GMT | UK Markit Manufacturing PMI (Oct)
2013-11-01 13:58 GMT | US Markit Manufacturing PMI (Oct)
2013-11-01 14:00 GMT | US ISM Manufacturing PMI (Oct)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-11-01 06:23 GMT | AUD/USD upwards on beating Chinese Manufacturing PMI
2013-11-01 05:37 GMT | EUR/JPY getting hammered as stops are creating snowball effect; 132.77 is short-term support
2013-11-01 04:04 GMT | USD/JPY sellers blow 98.00 support
2013-11-01 03:56 GMT | GBP/USD still hovering above short-term support at 1.6008; more downside expected

EURUSD :
HIGH 1.35894 LOW 1.35398 BID 1.35504 ASK 1.35509 CHANGE -0.24% TIME 08 : 47:05

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Down trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Current price setup is looking for upwards extension possibility. Risk of the price acceleration is seen above the key resistance level at 1.3597 (R1). Clearance here would put immediate focus on the next targets at 1.3629 (R2) and then 1.3662 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the downside, support level at 1.3539 (S1) prevent further downtrend development. Successful penetration below it would open a path towards to next intraday targets at 1.3507 (S2) and 1.3475 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3597, 1.3629, 1.3662
Support Levels: 1.3539, 1.3507, 1.3475


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.60463 LOW 1.60169 BID 1.60285 ASK 1.60292 CHANGE -0.04% TIME 08 : 47:05

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Sideway
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: GBPUSD trapped to the consolidation phase on the hourly chart frame. Break of resistive level at 1.6070 (R1) is required to enable upwards action. Next visible targets are seen at 1.6100 (R2) and 1.6131 (R3). Downwards scenario: Possible descending structure formation might get more stimulus if the price manages to overcome our next support level at 1.5998 (S1). Clearance here would suggest initial targets at 1.5966 (S2) and 1.5935 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.6070, 1.6100, 1.6131
Support Levels: 1.5998, 1.5966, 1.5935


USDJPY :
HIGH 98.382 LOW 97.809 BID 97.961 ASK 97.965 CHANGE -0.4% TIME 08 : 47:06

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: From the technical side, short - term tendency is bearish, however price appreciation is possible above the resistance level at 98.09 (R1). Loss here would open way towards to next targets at 98.30 (R2) and 98.51 (R3). Downwards scenario: Possible downtrend development may encounter supportive measure at 97.87 (S1). Penetration through this level would targeting then supportive means at 97.58 (S2) and 97.37 (S3) in potential.

Resistance Levels: 98.09, 98.30, 98.51
Support Levels: 97.78, 97.58, 97.37

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )[/B]

[B]Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Nov 05 2013

China’s Li sets min GDP at 7,2%, warns against stimulus

The Chinese economy should keep its growth rate levels at 7.2% or above to keep generating enough jobs, said Premier Li Keqiang, also underscoring that relying too much on short term liquidity injections/stimulus should not be the primary focus as it risks similar fiscal problems faced by the Euro zone. Based on early projections, Li said Q3 economic indicators are in line to meet yearly targets, while warning looser policies should be avoided, saying that money supply - M2 - stands at a dangerous CNY100 trillion, twice China’s GDP. According to Li, cited by MNI, in comments made in an October 21 speech made public Monday: “We have too much money in the pool. If we print more money, it may cause inflation. We all know bad inflation will not only disturb markets but also have big side effects and pressure people’s lives and even cause panic.”
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-11-05 10:00 GMT | European Commission Releases Economic Growth Forecasts
2013-11-05 15:00 GMT | US ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI (Oct)
2013-11-05 21:45 GMT | NZ Unemployment Rate (Q3)
2013-11-05 23:50 GMT | BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes

FOREX NEWS :
2013-11-05 06:27 GMT | EUR/JPY tumbles alongside with Nikkei decline
2013-11-05 06:02 GMT | NZD/USD tumbled on RBA comments; now slightly higher
2013-11-05 04:19 GMT | EUR/USD at risk of 1.34 - Westpac
2013-11-05 03:35 GMT | RBA keeps neutral statement, AUD uncomfortably high


EURUSD :
HIGH 1.35225 LOW 1.3491 BID 1.34972 ASK 1.34977 CHANGE -0.13% TIME 08 : 45:23

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Down trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Price strengthening is possible above the next resistance level at 1.3526 (R1). Our interim target holds at 1.3553 (R2) en route to our final aim for today at 1.3581(R3). Downwards scenario: Opportunity for bearish oriented traders is seen below the important support level at 1.3478 (S1). Loss here would open door for the downtrend expansion towards to interim targets at 1.3453 (S2) and 1.3427 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3526, 1.3553, 1.3581
Support Levels: 1.3478, 1.3453, 1.3427


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.59821 LOW 1.59553 BID 1.59649 ASK 1.59657 CHANGE -0.02% TIME 08 : 45:24

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: GBPUSD is approaching our next resistance level at 1.5983 (R1), keeping the short-term ascending structure intact. The break here is required for the price appreciation towards to next target at 1.6007 (R2) and any further rise would then be targeting to 1.6034 (R3). Downwards scenario: Risk of price depreciation is seen below the support level at 1.5940 (S1). A fall below it might initiate retracement formation towards to next support at 1.5916 (S2) and any further market decline would then be targeting final support at 1.5892 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.5983, 1.6007, 1.6034
Support Levels: 1.5940, 1.5916, 1.5892


USDJPY :
HIGH 98.674 LOW 98.24 BID 98.446 ASK 98.448 CHANGE -0.16% TIME 08 : 45:27

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Immediate resistance at 98.71 (R1) remains in near-term focus, climb above this level might open way towards to next interim target at 98.92 (R2) and any further rise would then be limited to final resistive measure at 99.15 (R3) Downwards scenario: Any penetration below the support level at 98.23 (S1) might create more scope for the instrument weakness in near-term perspective. We are looking to our immediate supports at 98.01 (S2) and 97.80 (S3) as next possible targets.

Resistance Levels: 98.71, 98.92, 99.15
Support Levels: 98.23, 98.01, 97.80

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )[/B]

[B]Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Nov 06 2013

Will the European service PMI point to increased growth, or increased stagnation?

We receive a raft of PMIs in the morning trading session on Wednesday; the most eagerly anticipated being the European final services PMI expected to print at 50.9, no change from the previous month. The UK manufacturing and production figures are published, expected in at 1.2% and 0.7% respectively. European retail sales are predicted to fall by 0.3%, whilst Germany’s factory orders are expected to rise by 0.6%. Canada’s building permits are expected to rise to 7.8% from the disastrous figure of -21.2% the previous month. Later in the evening the unemployment numbers for Australia are published with the expectation that the number will come in at 5.7%. Looking towards the market open/s for Wednesday the DJIA equity index future is currently flat, as is the SPX and NASDAQ. The European equity indices are down; STOXX off 0.82%, FTSE down 0.39%, CAC down 0.88% and DAX down 0.31%. Oil fell badly on Tuesday, ICE WTI oil down 1.32% on the day at $93.37 per barrel. Now that the critical psyche level of $100 per barrel has been breached the commodity appears to be in free-fall. NYMEX natural closed up 0.38% at $3.48 per therm. COMEX gold closed up on the day by 0.28% at $1311.70 per ounce with silver down 0.03% at $21.70 per ounce.
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-11-06 09:00 GMT | UK Industrial Production (YoY) (Sep)
2013-11-06 10:00 GMT | EMU Retail Sales (YoY) (Sep)
2013-11-06 12:00 GMT | US MBA Mortgage Applications (Nov 1)
2013-11-06 15:00 GMT | UK NIESR GDP Estimate (3M) (Oct)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-11-06 06:52 GMT | EUR/USD recovers 1.3500
2013-11-06 06:26 GMT | GBP/JPY skyrockets as Nikkei soars on Toyota gains
2013-11-06 04:33 GMT | USD/JPY soars as Nikkei up 1% above 14.400; also boosted by EUR/JPY rally
2013-11-06 03:18 GMT | GBP/USD tripping stops, targets 1.61


EURUSD :
HIGH 1.35213 LOW 1.34676 BID 1.35060 ASK 1.35064 CHANGE 0.23% TIME 08 : 50:42

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Market sentiment has improved for the bullish oriented traders. Fractals level at 1.3524 (R1) offers a key resistance level. Break here would suggest higher targets at 1.3553 (R2) and 1.3581(R3). Downwards scenario: Any downside extension is limited now to the next support level at 1.3478 (S1). Below here we see potential for the price acceleration towards to next targets at 1.3453 (S2) and 1.3427 (S3) in potential.

Resistance Levels: 1.3524, 1.3553, 1.3581
Support Levels: 1.3478, 1.3453, 1.3427


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.60957 LOW 1.60417 BID 1.60849 ASK 1.60855 CHANGE 0.26% TIME 08 : 50:43

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Further price appreciation is a likely scenario for today according to the technical readings. If the pair manages to clear the barrier at 1.6104 (R1), we would suggest next targets at 1.6127 (R2) and 1.6149 (R3). Downwards scenario: An evidence of possible descending structure could be provided if the GBPUSD manages to surpass next support level at 1.6062 (S1). In such case we would suggest next intraday targets at 1.6040 (S2) and 1.6016 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.6104, 1.6127, 1.6149
Support Levels: 1.6062, 1.6040, 1.6016


USDJPY :
HIGH 98.755 LOW 98.409 BID 98.620 ASK 98.624 CHANGE 0.12% TIME 08 : 50:43

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: USDJPY resumed upwards penetration today and we see potential to expose our intraday targets at 98.95 (R2) and 99.15 (R3) if the price manages to overcome key resistance measure at 98.76 (R1). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, possible correction development would face next hurdle at 98.41 (S1). Break here is required to open road towards to our next interim target at 98.22 (S2), en route to final aim at 98.03 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 98.76, 98.95, 99.15
Support Levels: 98.41, 98.22, 98.03

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )[/B]

[B]Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Nov 08 2013

The markets expect a very poor NFP print of circa 121K.

European news events in the morning session mainly concern the UK’s balance of payments, expected in at -9.1billion and Germany’s trade balance is expected in at +17.2 billion. North American employment figures for Canada and the USA are published in the afternoon trading session. Canada’s unemployment rate is expected to rise to 7.0%, whilst the NFP jobs report for the USA is predicted to show that only 121K jobs were created in October. The unemployment rate in the USA may climb to 7.3%. The preliminary University of Michigan sentiment report is published expected to show a figure of 74.6. China delivers a raft of information late on Friday evening, the high impact news items will centre on the inflation levels, CPI expected in at 3.3%, new loans at circa 800 bn, and industrial production expected in at 10.1% up year on year. NYMEX WTI oil closed down on the day by 0.63% at $94.20 per barrel, NYMEX natural gas closed up on the day 0.60%, COMEX gold closed down 0.71% at $1308.50 per ounce, COMEX silver down 0.50% at $21.66 per ounce. Equity index futures are pointing to the main European and USA markets opening in negative territory. The DJIA is down 0.64%, the SPX down 1.16%, the NASDAQ down 1.67%. STOXX future is down 0.33%, DAX future up 0.51%, CAC future down 0.14%, and the UK FTSE future is down 0.73%.
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-11-08 07:00 GMT | DE Trade Balance s.a. (Sep)
2013-11-08 09:30 GMT | UK Total Trade Balance (Sep)
2013-11-08 13:30 GMT | US Nonfarm Payrolls (Oct)
2013-11-08 13:30 GMT | CA Unemployment Rate (Oct)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-11-08 06:13 GMT | S&P downgrades France to AA from AA+, outlook stable
2013-11-08 05:49 GMT | AUD/USD peels back to opening levels
2013-11-08 05:00 GMT | USD/CHF well above the 0.9150 area
2013-11-08 04:56 GMT | US Non-Farm Payrolls will likely continue the volatility party that started Thursday


EURUSD :
HIGH 1.34241 LOW 1.33885 BID 1.33984 ASK 1.33987 CHANGE -0.15% TIME 08 : 40:29

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Appreciation above the resistance at 1.3453 (R1) might commence new step of the ascending structure. Our intraday targets today are placed at 1.3502 (R2) and 1.3551 (R3). Downwards scenario: Risk of possible price depreciation is seen below the support at 1.3296 (S1). Loss here might enable bearish pressure and drive market price towards to next targets at 1.3248 (S2) and 1.3199 (S3) later on today.

Resistance Levels: 1.3453, 1.3502, 1.3551
Support Levels: 1.3296, 1.3248, 1.3199


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.6102 LOW 1.60784 BID 1.60945 ASK 1.60947 CHANGE 0.01% TIME 08 : 40:29

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: We see potential of market strengthening in near-term perspective. Next on tap is seen resistance level at 1.6117 (R1). Break here would suggest next intraday targets at 1.6138 (R2) and 1.6158 (R3). Downwards scenario: Break of support at 1.6065 (S1) is required to determine negative intraday bias and enable lower target at 1.6043 (S2). Clearance of this target would open a path towards to final support at 1.6023 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.6117, 1.6138, 1.6158
Support Levels: 1.6065, 1.6043, 1.6023


USDJPY :
HIGH 98.255 LOW 98.039 BID 98.107 ASK 98.109 CHANGE 0.03% TIME 08 : 40:30

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: On the upside resistive structure at 98.27 (R1) prevents possible gains. Clearance here is required to open route towards to next target at 98.41 (R2) and then final target could be triggered at 98.55 (R3). Downwards scenario: Current price pattern suggests bearish potential if the pair manages to overcome next support level at 97.89 (S1). Possible price regress could expose our initial targets at 97.75 (S2) and 97.62 (S3) later on today.

Resistance Levels: 98.27, 98.41, 98.55
Support Levels: 97.89, 97.75, 97.62

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )[/B]

[B]Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Nov 11 2013

China’s Plenum meeting could have a profound impact for global markets

Monday sees several bank holidays that will affect the volume of trading activity during the various trading sessions. France, Canada and the USA have bank holidays. The German Bundesbank president Weidmann will hold court with a conference on Monday. Whilst the German central bank is subservient and defers to the ECB, on matters such as quantitative easing and rate setting, investors and analysts will look for ‘code’ in Weidmann’s speech concerning the direction the singular German economy will be headed for and directed towards over coming months. Towards the end of the trading day we’ll receive the consumer confidence publication from Australia’s National Bank. The previous month’s reading came in at 12, a print close to this figure is expected. Sterling posted its first weekly advance in three versus the dollar as reports showed British services growth unexpectedly accelerated in October to the fastest pace in 16 years. U.K. government bonds declined for a second week as the Bank of England kept its key interest rate at a record low, whilst maintaining its bond-buying stimulus target. The pound climbed versus the euro for a second week, rising the most since April, after the European Central Bank unexpectedly lowered its benchmark interest rate, boosting demand for the U.K. currency. Benchmark 10-year yields reached the highest level in seven weeks last week after payrolls grew by 204,000 in October versus the 120,000 median forecast. U.S. debt rallied after the European Central Bank cut its benchmark interest rate to a record to address prolonged price weakness. The USA Treasury will auction $70 billion of notes and bonds this week. Treasuries fell the most in two months as reports showed the economy expanded in the third quarter beyond projections, boosting speculation the Federal Reserve is moving closer to ‘tapering’ its $85 billion of monthly bond-buying.
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-11-11 09:00 GMT | IT Industrial Output s.a. (MoM) (Sep)
2013-11-11 17:00 GMT | DE German Buba President Weidmann speech
2013-11-11 23:30 GMT | AU Westpac Consumer Confidence Index (Nov)
2013-11-11 23:50 GMT | JP Tertiary Industry Index (MoM) (Sep)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-11-11 04:55 GMT | EUR/JPY loses momentum in late Asian trading session
2013-11-11 04:55 GMT | GBP/USD, another 1.5900 retest on deck - 2ndSkies
2013-11-11 04:36 GMT | EUR/USD should see sell on strength circa 1.3375 - JPMorgan
2013-11-11 04:19 GMT | AUD/USD sideways after solid Australian home data


EURUSD :
HIGH 1.33671 LOW 1.33448 BID 1.33657 ASK 1.33659 CHANGE -0.01% TIME 08 : 29:13

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Sideway
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Low

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: While price is quoted below the moving averages our medium-term technical outlook would be negative. Though, appreciation above the resistance at 1.3438 (R1) might enable upwards penetration towards to next targets at 1.3492 (R2) and 1.3543 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the downside bearish pressure might push the price below the support at 1.3317 (S1). Further downside extension would open road towards to next target at 1.3262 (S2) and any further losses would then be limited to 1.3209 (S3) mark.

Resistance Levels: 1.3438, 1.3492, 1.3543
Support Levels: 1.3317, 1.3262, 1.3209


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.60216 LOW 1.59978 BID 1.60182 ASK 1.60187 CHANGE 0.01% TIME 08 : 29:13

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Low

Upwards scenario: GBPUSD commenced consolidation pattern, however, price strengthening above the next resistive structure at 1.6058 (R1) might activate short-term bullish pressure and expose our intraday targets at 1.6085 (R2) and 1.6112 (R3). Downwards scenario: As long as price stays below the 20 SMA our technical outlook would be negative. Extension lower the next support level at 1.5993 (S1) is being able to drive market price towards to our next targets at 1.5968 (S2) and 1.5942 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.6058, 1.6085, 1.6112
Support Levels: 1.5993, 1.5968, 1.5942


USDJPY :
HIGH 99.225 LOW 98.94 BID 98.953 ASK 98.955 CHANGE -0.09% TIME 08 : 29:14

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Low

Upwards scenario: After the strong appreciation on Friday we expect to see some consolidation ahead. Though clearance of next resistance level at 99.23 (R1) might enable bullish pressure and open route towards to our next targets at 99.41 (R2) and 99.60 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, recovery phase might commence below the important support level at 98.85 (S1). Break here is required to validate our targets at 98.65 (S2) and 98.47 (S3) later on today.

Resistance Levels: 99.23, 99.41, 99.60
Support Levels: 98.85, 98.65, 98.47

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )[/B]

[B]Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Nov 12 2013

USA small business optimism loses ground in October.

In the overnight early morning trading session we’ll receive the publication of the Australian NAB business confidence report. Japan will release its consumer confidence index, predicted to come in at 46.3. UK inflation figures are published in the London session, expected to come in at 2.5% for CPI and 3% for RPI. The USA small business index is published in the afternoon session expected in at 93.5, as is the RBNZ financial stability report for New Zealand. It provides insights into the bank’s view of inflation, growth, and other economic conditions that will affect interest rates in the future. The RBNZ governor Wheeler will then hold court shortly after the financial stability report to discuss the current state of the nation’s finances. The NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism in the USA has lost 2.3 points to 91.6. Two components, the outlook for business conditions and the outlook for real sales gains, accounted for 52 percent of the Index decline. A weaker outlook for business produced dissatisfaction with inventory stocks, and fewer plans to create new jobs. The average value of the Index since the recovery started is 91. Looking towards tomorrow’s open the DJIA equity index future is up 0.18%, SPX up 0.09% and the NASDAQ future is currently at the time of writing down 0.15%. The DAX future is up 0.48%, STOXX up 0.69% and CAC up 0.81% with UK FTSE up 0.43%. The DJIA closed up 0.14%, the SPX up 0.07% and the NASDAQ up 0.01%. Looking at Europe’s bourses the STOXX index closed up 0.59%, CAC up 0.70%, DAX up 0.33%, and the UK FTSE up 0.30%.
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-11-12 09:30 GMT | UK Core Consumer Price Index (YoY) (Oct)
2013-11-12 13:30 GMT | US Chicago Fed National Activity Index (Sep)
2013-11-12 20:00 GMT | RBNZ Financial Stability Report
2013-11-12 23:50 GMT | JP Machinery Orders (YoY) (Sep)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-11-12 07:16 GMT | EUR/USD dips to lows on German data
2013-11-12 06:56 GMT | GBP/USD deflates to session lows
2013-11-12 05:28 GMT | EUR/GBP on the soggy side
2013-11-12 05:07 GMT | GBP/AUD soars on solid UK home data, struggling Aussie


EURUSD
HIGH 1.34137 LOW 1.33798 BID 1.33938 ASK 1.33941 CHANGE -0.09% TIME 09 : 51:38

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Neutral
TREND CONDITION : Sideway
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Possibility of further price progress is seen above the next resistance level at 1.3438 (R1). Breakthrough here would suggest interim target at 1.3485 (R2) and then mark at 1.3532 (R3) acts as next attractive point. Downwards scenario: Risk of market weakening is seen below the support level at 1.3368 (S1). Loss here is required to enable our supportive barrier at 1.3317 (S2) en route towards to final target for today at 1.3270 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3438, 1.3485, 1.3532
Support Levels: 1.3368, 1.3317, 1.3270


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.59922 LOW 1.59513 BID 1.59573 ASK 1.59577 CHANGE -0.2% TIME 09 : 51:38

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Measures of resistance might be activating if the pair approaches 1.5978 (R1) price level. Break here would suggest next interim target at 1.6005 (R2) and If the price keeps its momentum we expect an exposure of 1.6031 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, progress below the initial support level at 1.5932 (S1) might initiate bearish pressure and expose our intraday targets at 1.5907 (S2) and 1.5880 (S3) later on today.

Resistance Levels: 1.5978, 1.6005, 1.6031
Support Levels: 1.5932, 1.5907, 1.5880


USDJPY :
HIGH 99.731 LOW 99.104 BID 99.688 ASK 99.692 CHANGE 0.53% TIME 09 : 51:39

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Up trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Further price appreciation needs to clear the barrier at 99.86 (R1) to enable our interim target at 100.06 (R2) and then any further gains would be limited to last resistance at 100.25 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the downside, USDJPY might encounter supportive measures at 99.30 (S1). Break here would open the way for a test of our next targets at 99.10 (S2) and 98.89 (S3) later on today.

Resistance Levels: 99.86, 100.06, 100.25
Support Levels: 99.30, 99.10, 98.89

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )[/B]

[B]Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Nov 14 2013

Fed chairperson delegate Janet Yellen states USA far from being able to taper asset purchase programme.

French and German preliminary GDP figures are published on Thursday, Germany’s is expected in at 0.3% with France’s at 0.1%. Italy’s is expected in at -0.3%. Europe’s flash GDP number is expected in at 0.2%. The ECB will publish its monthly bulletin on Thursday, whilst the UK’s retail sales are expected to be flat, but could register a fall if consumers keep their hands in their pockets with Xmas being so close. Canada’s trade balance is expected in at $1.2 bn for the month, whilst the USA trade balance for the month is expected in at -$34 billion, a near mirror opposite of Germany’s positive €34 billion figure. Unemployment claims in the USA for the week are predicted in at 331K. The weekly oil and gas storage inventory data is published with oil expected in at a low print of 0.7. The DJIA closed up 0.45% on Wednesday, the SPX up 0.81% and the NASDAQ up 1.16%. European markets were mainly in the red; STOXX down 0.45%, CAC down 0.56%, DAX down 0.24% and UK FTSE down a substantial 1.44% after a negative reaction to the UK’s BoE inflation report. Looking towards the market opening on Thursday November 14th the DJIA future is up 0.44%, SPX up 0.82% and the NASDAQ up 1.1%. The STOXX index is down 0.53%, DAX doe 0.36% and CAC down 0.55%. NYMEX WTI oil is up 0.60% at $93.60 per barrel, NYMEX nat gas is down 1.58% $3.56 per therm, COMEX gold is up 0.87% at $1282 per ounce, COMEX silver down 0.78% at $20.62 per ounce.
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-11-14 09:00 GMT | EMU ECB Monthly Report
2013-11-14 09:30 GMT | UK Retail Sales (YoY) (Oct)
2013-11-14 10:00 GMT | EMU Gross Domestic Product s.a. (YoY) (Q3)
2013-11-14 15:00 GMT | FOMC Member Yellen Speech

FOREX NEWS :
2013-11-14 06:38 GMT | GBP/USD had “abc” correction in first few hours of Asian session; now working higher
2013-11-14 05:48 GMT | BoE’s Fisher: we won’t raise rates any time soon
2013-11-14 05:06 GMT | Nikkei surges above 2% in sympathy with Wall Street
2013-11-14 05:00 GMT | USD/CHF continues expected pullback – with extra “oomph” from Fed’s dovish comments


EURUSD
HIGH 1.34976 LOW 1.34631 BID 1.34675 ASK 1.34678 CHANGE -0.13% TIME 08 : 44:13

OUTLOOK SUMMARY Up
TREND CONDITION Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY High

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Instrument gained momentum on the upside recently, turning short-term bias to the positive side. Next resistive structure on the way lies at 1.3495 (R1), break here would suggest next intraday targets at 1.3519 (R2) and 1.3542 (R3). Downwards scenario: Possible downside extension is limited now to the support level at 1.3456 (S1). Break here is required to open a route towards to next target at 1.3433 (S2) and then any further easing would be targeting final support at 1.3410 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3495, 1.3519, 1.3542
Support Levels: 1.3456, 1.3433, 1.3410


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.60651 LOW 1.60272 BID 1.60390 ASK 1.60396 CHANGE -0.1% TIME 08 : 44:15

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: GBPUSD is approaching our next resistive measure at 1.6079 (R1). Break here is required to initiate upside pressure towards to next target at 1.6109 (R2) and then resistance at 1.6139 (R3) acts as last attractive point for today. Downwards scenario: Possible price depreciation is limited to support level at 1.6010 (S1). Break here is required to enable possible retracement action towards to our next targets at 1.5980 (S2) and 1.5949 (S3) in potential.

Resistance Levels: 1.6079, 1.6109, 1.6139
Support Levels: 1.6010, 1.5980, 1.5949


USDJPY :
HIGH 99.727 LOW 99.135 BID 99.612 ASK 99.616 CHANGE 0.39% TIME 08 : 44:16

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Neutral

Upwards scenario: We see potential of further instrument appreciation in near term perspective. Clearance of our next resistive structure at 99.79 (R1) would open way towards to next target at 100.00 (R2) and any further rise would then be targeting 100.21 (R3). Downwards scenario: Possible retracement formation is limited now to support level at 99.42 (S1). If the price manages to surpass it, we would suggest next intraday targets at 99.22 (S2) and 99.01 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 99.79, 100.00, 100.21
Support Levels: 99.42, 99.22, 99.01

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )[/B]

[B]Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Nov 15 2013

European inflation is expected to fall to 0.7% whilst the USA empire manufacturing survey is expected to rise.

The European CPI figure is published on Friday expected in at 0.7% year on year. Canada’s manufacturing sales is expected in up 0.5%. The USA empire manufacturing survey is expected to print at 5.2 up from the previous month’s 1.5. Import prices month on month are expected in down 0.4% whilst industrial production is expected in at 0.1% up for the month. The DJIA closed up 0.35% on Thursday, SPX up 0.48%, NASDAQ up 0.18%. European indices recovered strongly from the previous day’s fall; STOXX up 1.08%, CAC up 1.04%, DAX up 1.05%, FTSE up 0.54%. Looking towards equity index futures the DJIA is up 0.38%, SPX up 0.52% and NASDAQ up 0.26%, CAC up 1.02%, DAX up 1.12%, FTSE up 0.57%. NYMEX WTI oil closed up 0.06% at $93.94 per barrel, NYMEX nat gas up 1.46% at $3.62 per therm. COMEX gold closed up on the day 1.43% at $1286.50 per ounce The U.S. Dollar Index, which monitors the greenback versus 10 major counterparts, was little changed at 1,018.81 at 3:19 p.m. in New York after dropping to 1,015.83, the lowest since Nov. 7th. The yen fell 0.8 percent to 100.06 per dollar after touching 100.15, the weakest level since Sept. 11th. Japan’s currency declined 0.6 percent to 134.68 per euro. The euro slid 0.2 percent to $1.3461 after declining as much as 0.5 percent. The dollar rose from the lowest level in a week as investors believe that the Federal Reserve is still moving toward reducing its bond buying after chairman-nominee Janet Yellen said it “will not continue indefinitely.”
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
24h | EMU EcoFin Meeting
2013-11-15 10:00 GMT | EMU Consumer Price Index (YoY)
2013-11-15 13:30 GMT | US Export Price Index (YoY) (Oct)
2013-11-15 14:15 GMT | US Industrial Production (MoM) (Oct)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-11-15 06:44 GMT | EUR/GBP remains weak as Friday wears on; European data looms
2013-11-15 06:35 GMT | USD/JPY re-visits 100.00 as intra-day specs sell-off
2013-11-15 05:47 GMT | Aussie Dollar the biggest mover in an overall quiet session
2013-11-15 05:27 GMT | EUR/USD should head towards 1.20 - Societe Generale

EURUSD :
HIGH 1.34639 LOW 1.34453 BID 1.34595 ASK 1.34598 CHANGE 0.03% TIME 08 : 44:33

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Sideway
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: EURUSD commenced consolidation phase, however, appreciation above the next resistance at 1.3488 (R1) might be a good catalyst for an upwards formation towards to next targets at 1.3511 (R2) and 1.3533 (R3). Downwards scenario: Risk of possible price regress is seen below the support level at 1.3433 (S1). Break here would suggest lower targets at 1.3412 (S2) and 1.3390 (S3) in potential.

Resistance Levels: 1.3488, 1.3511, 1.3533
Support Levels: 1.3433, 1.3412, 1.3390


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.60819 LOW 1.60512 BID 1.60791 ASK 1.60797 CHANGE 0.09% TIME 08 : 44:34

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Possible upwards extension above the resistive measure at 1.6101 (R1) is liable to commence medium-term bullish structure. Our intraday targets locates at 1.6134 (R2) and 1.6167 (R3) price levels. Downwards scenario: On the other hand, our next supportive barrier at 1.6031 (S1) prevents further downtrend expansion. Break here is required to enable lower targets at 1.5997 (S2) and 1.5964 (S3) in potential.

Resistance Levels: 1.6101, 1.6134, 1.6167
Support Levels: 1.6031, 1.5997, 1.5964


USDJPY :
HIGH 100.305 LOW 99.94 BID 100.017 ASK 100.020 CHANGE 0.02% TIME 08 : 44:35

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Measures of resistance might be activating when the pair approaches 100.31 (R1). Break here would suggest next interim target at 100.57 (R2) and If the pair keeps its momentum we would expect an exposure of 100.82 (R3). Downwards scenario: In terms of technical levels, risk of price depreciation is seen below the support level at 99.79 (S1). Loss here would suggest to monitor marks at 99.52 (S2) and 99.26 (S3) as possible intraday targets.

Resistance Levels: 100.31, 100.57, 100.82
Support Levels: 99.79, 99.52, 99.26

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )[/B]

[B]Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Nov 19 2013

Dow Jones Index breaks 16000 as SPX and NASDAQ sell off at key levels, as Troika talks will resume in Athens this week

Tuesday sees the publication of the ZEW German sentiment index and the ZEW Europe sentiment index. Both indices are expected to rise, Germany’s up to 54.6 and Europe’s up to 63.1. Two more FOMC members are due to speak, Dudley and Evans, whilst treasury secretary Lew is due to speak, the man who ‘knocked heads’ together over the debt impasse. Later in the evening Ben Bernanke holds court. New Zealand’s PPI is published with the expectation of a number similar to the 0.6% of the previous month. Japan’s trade balance is expected in at -0.88 trillion, with the all industries activity expected in at 0.5% up 0.2%. Greece’s finance minister Yannis Stournaras will hold another session of talks with the country’s various lenders this week. Relations between the Athens government and officials from the IMF/EC and ECB are tense, with little in the way of an agreement over how to address the fiscal gap in Greece’s 2014 financial projections. That shortfall is estimated at €1.5bn and there’s no roadmap in place as to how it will be fixed, although bond holders taking another haircut seems the most obvious solution. Looking towards equity index futures the DJIA is up 0.16%, SPX down 0.27%. European equity indices are up; STOXX up 0.88%, DAX up 0.65%, CAC up 0.64%, fits equity index future up 0.49%. On Monday NYMEX WTI oil closed the day down 0.88% at $93.01 per barrel, NYMEX nat gas down 1.17% at $3.62 per therm. COMEX gold closed the day down 0.95% at $1275.20 per ounce, silver on COMEX down 1.79% at $20.36 per ounce.
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-11-19 10:00 GMT | DE ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment (Nov)
2013-11-19 13:45 GMT | US Treasury Sec Lew Speech
2013-11-19 23:30 GMT | AU Westpac Leading Index (MoM) (Sep)
2013-11-19 23:50 GMT | JP Merchandise Trade Balance Total (Oct)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-11-19 06:50 GMT | EUR/USD parked around 1.3500
2013-11-19 06:02 GMT | AUD bids expected on largest Australian bond deal issuance
2013-11-19 04:04 GMT | Dovish Yellen may limit further USD longs by specs - Rabobank
2013-11-19 02:28 GMT | EUR/JPY wants to consolidate 134.70 front


EURUSD :
HIGH 1.35231 LOW 1.34989 BID 1.35143 ASK 1.35148 CHANGE 0.07% TIME 08:52:00

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Fresh portion of the economic data releases might increase volatility later on today. Clearance of our next resistive barrier at 1.3530 (R1) is required to push the price towards to our next visible targets at 1.3549 (R2) and 1.3567 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the downside we see potential to positively retest our supportive measure at 1.3494 (S1). Clearance here is required to open route towards to our initial targets at 1.3474 (S2) and 1.3454 (S3) in potential.

Resistance Levels: 1.3530, 1.3549, 1.3567
Support Levels: 1.3494, 1.3474, 1.3454


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.61242 LOW 1.60964 BID 1.61032 ASK 1.61041 CHANGE -0.04% TIME 08:52:01

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Instrument gained momentum on the upside recently, turning short-term bias to the positive side. Further upwards penetration above the resistance at 1.6148 (R1) would enable intraday targets at 1.6177 (R2) and 1.6206 (R3). Downwards scenario: Risk of possible price depreciation is seen below the support level at 1.6081 (S1). Break here is required to open the way towards to immediate supports at 1.6053 (S2) and 1.6025 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.6148, 1.6177, 1.6206
Support Levels: 1.6081, 1.6053, 1.6025


USDJPY :
HIGH 100.001 LOW 99.571 BID 99.821 ASK 99.825 CHANGE -0.17% TIME 08:52:02

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: On the upside potential is seen for a break above the resistance at 100.20 (R1). In such case we would suggest next target at 100.41 (R2) and any further rise would then be limited to final resistance at 100.62 (R3). Downwards scenario: We expect further correction evolvement if the price manages to overcome key supportive bastion at 99.56 (S1). In such case we would suggest next intraday targets at 99.35 (S2) and 99.13 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 100.20, 100.41, 100.62
Support Levels: 99.56, 99.35, 99.13

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com ) [/B]

[B]Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Nov 21 2013

European manufacturing PMIs published Thursday could indicate the ECB’s next move on interest rates

Thursday sees the publication of Germany’s and France’s flash manufacturing and service PMIs together with Europe’s which is expected to print at 51.6 for manufacturing and 51.9 for services. The RBA governor of Australia holds court on Thursday, whilst the UK’s public net sector borrowing is published expected slightly up in at £10.1 bn. USA PPI is expected in at -0.1% whilst unemployment numbers are expected in at 333K, slightly up from the previous week. Flash manufacturing data is expected to print at 52.6. Europe’s consumer confidence is expected in at -14.1 with the Philly manufacturing index for the USA expected in at 15.1, down from 19.8 the previous month. Perhaps the most illuminating comment in the latest FOMC meeting minutes, published late Wednesday evening, was the commitment that; “the Committee today reaffirmed its view that a highly accommodative stance of monetary policy will remain appropriate for a considerable time after the asset purchase program ends”. The U.S. Dollar Index, which monitors the greenback against 10 major peers, increased for the first time in four days, adding 0.4 percent to 1,019.10 yen late in New York. The euro declined 0.9 percent to 134.34 yen after earlier touching 135.95, the strongest level since October 2009. The shared currency fell 0.8 percent to $1.3435. The dollar slid 0.1 percent to 99.99 yen. The dollar rose versus most major peers as Federal Reserve officials said they might reduce their $85 billion in monthly bond purchases “in coming months” as the economy improves, minutes of their last meeting show.
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-11-21 08:58 GMT | EMU Markit Manufacturing PMI (Nov)
2013-11-21 09:05 GMT | RBA’s Governor Glenn Stevens Speech
2013-11-21 10:05 GMT | ECB President Draghi’s Speech
2013-11-21 13:30 GMT | US Producer Price Index (YoY) (Oct)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-11-21 06:15 GMT | USD/JPY cracks 100.60, new 6-month high
2013-11-21 05:05 GMT | EUR/USD maintains bearish pressure, 1.3390 is critical support Thursday
2013-11-21 04:31 GMT | AUD/USD bearish march pauses at 0.93 ahead of RBA Stevens
2013-11-21 03:24 GMT | BoJ keeps policy unchanged, retains 60T-70T easing plan

EURUSD :
HIGH 1.3442 LOW 1.34136 BID 1.34286 ASK 1.34289 CHANGE -0.07% TIME 08 : 37:15

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: EURUSD tested negative side recently, however we see potential to test resistive barrier at 1.3462 (R1) later on today. Successful penetration above that level would suggest next intraday targets at 1.3492 (R2) and 1.3525 (R3) later on today. Downwards scenario: Fresh low offers a key supportive measure at 1.3412 (S1) on a downside. A violation here is liable to commence correction pattern on the bigger picture and expose our initial targets at 1.3380 (S2) and 1.3348 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3462, 1.3492, 1.3525
Support Levels: 1.3412, 1.3380, 1.3348


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.61082 LOW 1.60721 BID 1.60860 ASK 1.60869 CHANGE -0.11% TIME 08 : 37:16

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Neutral
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: GBPUSD trapped to the consolidation phase on the hourly chart frame. Break of resistive level at 1.6177 (R1) is required to enable upwards action. Next visible targets are seen at 1.6220 (R2) and 1.6260 (R3). Downwards scenario: However, if the price manages to break our key support level at 1.6057 (S1) bearish market participants might take the initiative. Our intraday support level locates at 1.6018 (S2) and 1.5978 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.6177, 1.6220, 1.6260
Support Levels: 1.6057, 1.6018, 1.5978


USDJPY :
HIGH 100.812 LOW 100.006 BID 100.690 ASK 100.694 CHANGE 0.66% TIME 08 : 37:17

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Up trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: Market gained momentum on the upside recently and turned short-term tendency to the positive side. Further appreciation above the resistance at 100.88 (R1) might push the price towards to our targets at 101.12 (R2) and 101.36 (R3) later on today. Downwards scenario: Our next support level is placed at 100.44 (S1). Possible penetration below it might initiate bearish pressure and push the price towards to our intraday targets at 100.19 (S2) and 99.95 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 100.88, 101.12, 101.36
Support Levels: 100.44, 100.19, 99.95

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )[/B]

[B]Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Nov 22 2013

DJIA closes above 16,000 for the first time as dollar yen rises above 101

Today we receive the data concerning Germany’s final GDP figure expected in at 0.3% up, with the German IFO index expected in at 107.9. Friday also sees a raft of info. regarding Canada; core CPI data is published expected in flat, with CPI up 0.2%. Retail sales is predicted in up 0.5% for the month. Jolts job openings are published in the USA, it measures the number of job openings during the reported month, excluding the farming industry. The DJIA rose more than 100 points and finally closed above 16,000 for the first time in history on Thursday. The index crossed that psychological milestone earlier this week, but then sold off for three days as the index closed in the red. The S&P 500 also closed up, while the Nasdaq rose more than 1%. The yen fell 1.1 percent to 101.16 per dollar late in New York time Thursday, the weakest level seen since July 10th. Japan’s currency slid 1.4 percent to 136.37 per euro after declining to 136.40, the lowest since October 2009. The euro rose 0.3 percent to $1.3482. The U.S. Dollar Index, which tracks the currency versus 10 major counterparts, rose 0.2 percent to 1,020.97 after advancing 0.4 percent Wednesday. The dollar gauge breached its 100- and 200-day moving averages as it approached a two-month high.
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-11-22 07:00 GMT | DE Gross Domestic Product w.d.a (YoY)
2013-11-22 09:30 GMT | ECB President Draghi’s Speech
2013-11-22 13:30 GMT | CA Consumer Price Index (YoY) (Oct)
2013-11-22 13:30 GMT | CA Retail Sales (MoM) (Sep)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-11-22 06:47 GMT | EUR/USD tests highs ahead of German data
2013-11-22 06:34 GMT | GBP/USD nearing upper edge of two-month trading range
2013-11-22 05:39 GMT | USD/JPY retests 101.00 bids, 101.30+ double topside failure
2013-11-22 03:41 GMT | AUD/USD bearish party goes on, 0.92 gives up

EURUSD :
HIGH 1.34895 LOW 1.34624 BID 1.34837 ASK 1.34840 CHANGE 0.02% TIME 08 : 57:07

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Further upwards penetration might face next challenge at 1.3495 (R1). Break here would suggest next target at 1.3513 (R2) en route towards to last resistance for today at 1.3530 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the downside, support level at 1.3462 (S1) limits possible downtrend expansion. Break here is required to enable lower target at 1.3444 (S2) en route to final aim at 1.3426 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3495, 1.3513, 1.3530
Support Levels: 1.3462, 1.3444, 1.3426


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.62046 LOW 1.61764 BID 1.61945 ASK 1.61952 CHANGE -0.02% TIME 08 : 57:08

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: An element of resistive measure could be found at 1.6213 (R1). Clearance here would open way towards to higher target at 1.6242 (R2) and any further rise would then be limited to last resistance at 1.6271 (R3). Downwards scenario: Any downside fluctuations remains for now limited to the next support barrier at 1.6178 (S1). Only clear break here would be a signal of possible market easing towards to our targets at 1.6150 (S2) and 1.6122 (S3) in potential

Resistance Levels: 1.6213, 1.6242, 1.6271
Support Levels: 1.6178, 1.6150, 1.6122


USDJPY :
HIGH 101.353 LOW 100.956 BID 100.997 ASK 100.999 CHANGE -0.15% TIME 08 : 57:10

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Sideway
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Market players may prefer to stay neutral today during limited tier one macroeconomic data flow, though a break of our resistance at 101.36 (R1) would suggest next targets at 101.58 (R2) and 101.81 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other side, a dip below the initial support level at 100.84 (S1) is liable to trigger bearish pressure and drive market price towards to supportive means at 100.62 (S2) and 100.39 (S3) in potential.

Resistance Levels: 101.36, 101.58, 101.81
Support Levels: 100.84, 100.62, 100.39

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )[/B]

[B]Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Nov 25 2013

Iran’s real rises versus the U.S. dollar as historic agreement reached whilst oil falls circa one percent.

Hedge-fund managers and other large institutional speculators increased their net-long position in two-year note futures to the highest level since August, according to U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission data. Speculative long positions, or bets that prices will rise, outnumbered short positions by 34,011 contracts in the week ending Nov. 19th on the Chicago Board of Trade, this was up 19 percent, from the week previous. The benchmark 10-year yield rose four basis points last week, or 0.04 percentage point, to 2.74 percent in New York. The price of the 2.75 percent note maturing in November 2023 was 100 2/32. A gauge of U.S. company credit risk fell to its lowest level since 2007 as job openings (JOLTS) climbed to a five-year high. The Markit CDX North American Investment Grade Index, a credit-default swaps benchmark investors use to hedge against losses, or to speculate on creditworthiness, decreased 1.7 basis points to 68.8 basis points in New York trading last week. The benchmark reached the lowest closing level since November 2007. Iran’s currency strengthened more than 2 percent as the Nation won access about $7 billion in relief from sanctions after agreeing to limit its nuclear program, ending a decade-long diplomatic stalemate. The rial appreciated by 2.3 percent to 29,300 a dollar on Sunday in Tehran compared with 30,000 yesterday, according to prices provided by street traders in the Iranian currency black market. The currency had lost more than half its value in the year before President Hassan Rouhani’s election in June, partly as a consequence of sanctions denying Iran access to the global financial system. Iran’s gross domestic product declined by approx. 5.4 percent in the fiscal year ending in March. Sanctions have pushed the country’s oil output to the lowest since 1990.
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-11-25 15:00 GMT | USA. Pending Home Sales (YoY) (Oct)
2013-11-25 15:30 GMT | USA. Dallas Fed Manufacturing Business Index (Nov)
2013-11-25 22:00 GMT | Australia. RBA Deputy Governor Lowe Speech
2013-11-25 23:50 GMT | Japan. BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes

FOREX NEWS :
2013-11-25 06:16 GMT | Gold suffers intraday flash crash, off $12 from 1238.00 to 1,226.00
2013-11-25 05:16 GMT | AUD/USD breaks below Friday’s low as bounces keep failing
2013-11-25 05:10 GMT | EUR/JPY touches Fibonacci projection at 137.90 and backs off temporarily
2013-11-25 04:41 GMT | GBP/JPY closes week above LT key level of 163.52; bears running for cover


EURUSD :
HIGH 1.356 LOW 1.35368 BID 1.35368 ASK 1.35371 CHANGE -0.14% TIME 08 : 13:00

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Sideway
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Next barrier on the upside lie at 1.3563 (R1). Surpassing of this level might enable our initial target at 1.3583 (R2) and any further gains would then be limited to last resistive structure at 1.3608 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the downside our attention is shifted to the immediate support level at 1.3520 (S1). Break here is required to enable bearish forces and expose our intraday targets at 1.3498 (S2) and 1.3473 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3563, 1.3583, 1.3608
Support Levels: 1.3520, 1.3498, 1.3473


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.62401 LOW 1.62055 BID 1.62064 ASK 1.62073 CHANGE -0.1% TIME 08 : 13:01

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Immediate resistance at 1.6236 (R1) remains in near-term focus, climb above this level might open way for a stronger move towards to next interim target at 1.6276 (R2) and any further rise would then be limited to final resistive measure at 1.6309 (R3). Downwards scenario: Any downside extension is limited now to the next support level at 1.6188 (S1). Break here is required to open a route towards to next target at 1.6145 (S2) and then any further easing would be targeting final support at 1.6108 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.6236, 1.6276, 1.6309
Support Levels: 1.6188, 1.6145, 1.6108


USDJPY :
HIGH 101.917 LOW 101.139 BID 101.879 ASK 101.882 CHANGE 0.63% TIME 08 : 13:02

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Up trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: Any upside action is limited now to the next resistive structure at 102.02 (R1). Clearance here might shift trader’s sentiment to bullish side and open road towards to our initial targets at 102.21 (R2) and 102.50 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, risk of correction development is seen below the next support at 101.20 (S1). Possible price downgrade would suggest next initial targets at 100.99 (S2) and 100.77 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 102.02, 102.21, 102.50
Support Levels: 101.20, 100.99, 100.77

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )[/B]

[B]Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Nov 26 2013

USA house price index is published as the Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index is expected to rise.

Tuesday in the UK will see the publication of the UK’s Nationwide Building Society’s house price inflation report. As one of the more modest/reasonable indices of house price data in the UK the print is expected to come in up 0.6% month on month. The UK also holds inflation report hearings during the day. The USA publishes data on building permits and housing starts, expected in at circa 0.92K for both. The Standard & Poor’s Case Shiller house price index is published with the expectations that annual house price inflation in the USA will rise to 13% year on year. The Conference Board Confidence index is published, expected in at 72.1, with the Richmond Manufacturing index expected up at 3 from the previous reading of 1.0. Late Tuesday evening New Zealand publishes its trade balance, expected down at -345 million, whilst construction data (completed) for Australia is published. The yen fell 0.4 percent to 101.67 per dollar late in New York time on Monday after reaching 101.92, the weakest since May 29th. It slid 0.1 percent to 137.43 per euro after touching 137.99, the weakest since October 2009. The dollar added 0.3 percent to $1.3517 against Europe’s shared currency. The U.S. Dollar Index, which tracks the currency against 10 major counterparts, rose 0.2 percent to 1,020.95.
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-11-26 10:00 GMT | UK Inflation Report Hearings
2013-11-26 13:30 GMT | US Housing Starts (MoM) (Oct)
2013-11-26 15:00 GMT | US Consumer Confidence (Nov)
2013-11-26 21:45 GMT | NZ Trade Balance (YoY) (Oct)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-11-26 05:44 GMT | EUR/USD at risk of further retracements - ANZ
2013-11-26 04:47 GMT | Gold giving its best impression of an upside attempt – something not seen in a while
2013-11-26 03:55 GMT | GBP/USD falling softly after posting a nasty bearish reversal candle on Monday
2013-11-26 02:16 GMT | USD/JPY taking a breather after closing Monday above key “correction resistance” at 101.46


EURUSD :
HIGH 1.35408 LOW 1.35151 BID 1.35301 ASK 1.35305 CHANGE 0.1% TIME 08 : 36:32

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Risk of possible price appreciation is seen above the next resistance level at 1.3541 (R1). Clearance here would suggest next intraday target at 1.3553 (R2) and then final aim locates at 1.3566 (R3). Downwards scenario: Our technical outlook would turn into negative side below the support level at 1.3516 (S1). Possible price depreciation would then be targeting support at 1.3504 (S2) en route to final target at 1.3492 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3541, 1.3553, 1.3566
Support Levels: 1.3516, 1.3504, 1.3492


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.61742 LOW 1.61456 BID 1.61462 ASK 1.61469 CHANGE -0.05% TIME 08 : 36:33

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Immediate resistance at 1.6174 (R1) remains in near-term focus, climb above this level might open way towards to next interim target at 1.6193 (R2) and any further rise would then be limited to final resistive measure at 1.6213 (R3) Downwards scenario: Opportunity for bearish oriented traders is seen below the important support level at 1.6133 (S1). Loss here would open door for the downtrend expansion towards to interim targets at 1.6114 (S2) and 1.6096 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.6174, 1.6193, 1.6213
Support Levels: 1.6133, 1.6114, 1.6096


USDJPY :
HIGH 101.71 LOW 101.333 BID 101.551 ASK 101.555 CHANGE -0.12% TIME 08 : 36:34

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Next actual resistance level is seen at 101.91 (R1). If the market manages to surge higher, our focus will shift to the next target at 102.15 (R2) and any further price strengthening would be limited to final resistance at 102.39 (R3). Downwards scenario: Any penetration below the support level at 101.32 (S1) might create more scope for the instrument weakness in near-term perspective. We are looking to our immediate supports at 101.10 (S2) and 100.86 (S3) as next possible targets.

Resistance Levels: 101.91, 102.15, 102.39
Support Levels: 101.32, 101.10, 100.86

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )[/B]

[B]Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Nov 27 2013

Unemployment claims in the USA expected to stay in their narrow range of 331K

Wednesday sees the UK’s second estimate GDP figure is published, expected to come in at 0.8%. The preliminary business investment data is published, it fell by 2.7% last quarter the expectations is for a 2.3% rise in the latest figures. The GFK German consumer confidence is published expected in at 7.1, versus 7.0 in the previous month. Durable goods orders for the USA are expected to fall by 1.5%, the Chicago PMI is excepted to fall to 60.6, with unemployment claims in at 331K. Natural gas and oil storage figures for the USA need watching carefully in relation to the volatility of trading oil and gas. Retail sales in Japan are scheduled to fall to a 2.2% increase month on month. The New Zealand ANZ business confidence index is published in the evening, as is Australian data concerning new homes sales and private capital expenditure, the latter expected to fall by -1.1%. Looking towards Wednesday’s market open the DJIA equity index future is flat, as is the SPX, with the NASDAQ up 0.53%. STOXX is down 0.23%, DAX down 0.03%, CAC down 0.52% and FTSE down 0.93%. NYMEX WTI oil closed down 0.44% on the Dayan Tuesday at $93.68 per barrel, NYMEX nat gas was up 0.77% at $3.82 per therm. COMEX gold was flat at $1241.50 per ounce and silver at$19.85 per ounce down 0.38%. The euro strengthened 0.4 percent to $1.3572 per dollar late in New York time Tuesday after rising to $1.3575, the highest level since Nov. 20th. The 17-nation currency was little changed at 137.46 yen. Japan’s currency appreciated 0.4 percent to 101.28 per dollar after gaining 0.5 percent, the most since Nov. 13th. Australia’s dollar fell 0.8 percent to 92.44 yen after decreasing 1 percent to 92.25, the weakest since Oct. 10th. The U.S. Dollar Index, which tracks the currency against 10 major counterparts, fell 0.2 percent to 1,018.83 after gaining 0.1 percent.
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-11-27 12:00 GMT | USA. MBA Mortgage Applications (Nov 22)
2013-11-27 13:30 GMT | USA. Chicago Fed National Activity Index (Oct)
2013-11-27 13:30 GMT | USA. Durable Goods Orders (Oct)
2013-11-27 13:30 GMT | USA. Initial Jobless Claims (Nov 22)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-11-27 05:49 GMT | GBP/JPY finds offers at 164.90
2013-11-27 03:44 GMT | EUR/USD spikes in Asia, approaching 1.36
2013-11-27 01:47 GMT | AUD/USD pressured; glued to 0.91
2013-11-27 01:41 GMT | USD/JPY trading a bit higher Wednesday after posting a bearish reversal candle Tuesday


EURUSD
HIGH 1.3599 LOW 1.35576 BID 1.35876 ASK 1.35881 CHANGE 0.11% TIME 08 : 07:20

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: The next resistance level is at 1.3597 (R1). Penetration above that level might trigger upside action and expose our next resistive mean at 1.3620 (R2) en route towards to final target for today at 1.3646 (R3). Downwards scenario: Further correction development is limited now to the session low - 1.3560 (S1). If the price manages to surpass it we would suggest next intraday targets at 1.3542 (S2) and 1.3520 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3597, 1.3620, 1.3646
Support Levels: 1.3560, 1.3542, 1.3520


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.62305 LOW 1.61973 BID 1.62164 ASK 1.62176 CHANGE 0.01% TIME 08 : 07:21

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: Possible upwards formation is limited now to resistive measure at 1.6236 (R1). A break above it would suggest next intraday target at 1.6276 (R2) and if the price holds its momentum we can expect price increase towards to final resistance at 1.6309 (R3). Downwards scenario: If the price manages to overcome our next support barrier at 1.6188 (S1), we expect to see further market decline towards to our next target at 1.6145 (S2) and then next stop could be found at 1.6108 (S3) mark.

Resistance Levels: 1.6236, 1.6276, 1.6309
Support Levels: 1.6188, 1.6145, 1.6108


USDJPY :
HIGH 101.652 LOW 101.184 BID 101.496 ASK 101.501 CHANGE 0.22% TIME 08 : 07:22

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: A violation of next resistance at 101.89 (R1) might call for a run towards to next target at 102.13 (R2) and any further appreciation would then be limited to final target at 102.35 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, a break of the support at 101.22 (S1) is required to determine negative intraday bias and enable lower target at 101.00 (S2). Clearance of this target would open a path towards to final support for today at 100.76 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 101.89, 102.13, 102.35
Support Levels: 101.22, 101.00, 100.76

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )
[/B]

[B]Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Dec 03 2013

Australia’s RBA expected to keep cash rate at 2.5%, whilst UK house prices and construction expected to rise

Tuesday sees the publication of several key economic data, including Spanish unemployment data expected in at 44.3K below the 88K the previous month. In the UK the Halifax house price ides is expected to rise by 0.8% month on month, whilst the construction PMI is expected in at 59.3. Total vehicle sales in the USA might give an indication of the overall consumer sentiment and the existing appetite for new credit. Australia’s GDP is expected in at 0.7% up from 0.6% the previous month. The yen fell 0.5 percent to 102.94 per dollar late in New York time Monday, touching the least since May 23rd. Japan’s currency fell 0.1 percent to 139.40 per euro after depreciating to 139.71 on Nov. 29th, the weakest level since October 2008. The euro dropped 0.4 percent to $1.3542. The yen fell to a six-month low versus the dollar Monday after reports showed manufacturing in China, Europe and the U.K. expanded last month, driving demand for risk and underscoring Japan’s currency’s role in the carry trade. Australia’s dollar was little changed after rallying from almost its weakest level in three months and New Zealand’s currency rose for a second day. The Reserve Bank of Australia meets overnight Monday/Tuesday, analysts predict policy makers will keep interest rates unchanged at 2.5 percent. The Aussie rose as much as 0.7 percent versus the greenback after falling as low as 90.56 on Nov. 29th, the least since Sept. 4th. New Zealand’s currency climbed 0.8 percent to 81.86 U.S. cents.
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-12-03 09:30 GMT UK PMI Construction (Nov)
2013-12-03 10:00 GMT EMU Producer Price Index (YoY) (Oct)
2013-12-03 16:30 GMT US 4-Week Bill Auction
2013-12-03 23:30 GMT AU AiG Performance of Services Index (Nov)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-12-03 05:14 GMT USD/JPY breaks above 103.25 barrier
2013-12-03 04:35 GMT EUR/USD likely see stronger selling interest after 1.3550/60 loss
2013-12-03 03:39 GMT AUD/USD offers absorbing initial 0.9065 bounce post RBA
2013-12-03 03:34 GMT RBA leaves rates unchanged, keeps neutral tone


EURUSD :
HIGH 1.35504 LOW 1.35244 BID 1.35497 ASK 1.35499 CHANGE 0% TIME 08 : 52:43

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Discounted value of EURUSD determined negative bias on the short-term perspective. From the technical side, next resistance is seen at 1.3559 (R1). Only clearance here would allow possible gains, targeting 1.3576 (R2) and 1.3592 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the downside, next on tap is seen support level at 1.3524 (S1). Break here is required to enable lower targets at 1.3508 (S2) and 1.3491 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3559, 1.3576, 1.3592
Support Levels: 1.3524, 1.3508, 1.3491


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.63783 LOW 1.63467 BID 1.6377 ASK 1.63775 CHANGE 0.01% TIME 08 : 52:43

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: On the upside resistive measure at 1.6384 (R1) prevents further gains. Successful clearance here would suggest next intraday targets at 1.6407 (R2) and 1.6429 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand if the price failed to gain momentum on the upside we expect to see clearance of our next support level at 1.6343 (S1). Our intraday targets locates at 1.6320 (S2) and 1.6297 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.6384, 1.6407, 1.6429
Support Levels: 1.6343, 1.6320, 1.6297


USDJPY :
HIGH 103.379 LOW 102.833 BID 103.237 ASK 103.239 CHANGE -0.03% TIME 08 : 52:43

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Up trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Market sentiment has improved for the bullish oriented traders. Fractals level at 103.43 (R1) offers a key resistance level. Break here would suggest higher targets at 103.67 (R2) and 103.92 (R3). Downwards scenario: Our bearish expectations remain intact below the key support level at 102.81 (S1). Price penetration below it would allow further declines towards to lower targets at 102.56 (S2) and 102.30 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 103.43, 103.67, 103.92
Support Levels: 102.81, 102.56, 102.30

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )[/B]

[B]Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Dec 04 2013

Will the Bank of Canada lower base rates from 1%? And will USA job numbers from ADP enjoy a seasonal boost?

Wednesday there’s a raft of PMIs published early morning, Spanish and Italian final services PMIs with Europe’s final services PMI also published expected in at 50.9. The UK services PMI is expected in at 62.1. There are OPEC meetings all day Wednesday, naturally these could have a positive, or negative impact on the price of oil. Retail sales for Europe is expected in at +0.2% from the -0.6% negative the previous month. Europe’s revised GDP growth is expected in at 0.1%. The USA ADP employment numbers are expected to show an improvement of circa 185K jobs created for the month. Canada’s trade balance is expected in up to $0.7bn, the USA’s is expected in at $40.3 bn. The bank of Canada will publish its decision on its rate setting, expected to stay at 1.00%. Further USA news comes in the form of new home sales expected in at circa 432K, whilst the USA PMI for non manufacturing is expected in at 55.4. Crude oil inventories completes the day for USA high impact news releases with the beige book data also published. Australia’s trade balance completes the day for news events. The U.S. 10-year yield declined one basis point on Tuesday, or 0.01 percentage point, to 2.78 percent late New York time. It fell as much as four basis points after rising one basis point earlier. It reached 2.81 percent yesterday, the highest since Nov. 21st. The price of the 2.75 percent security maturing in November 2023 gained 3/32, or 94 cents per $1,000 face amount, to 99 23/32.
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-12-04 09:28 GMT | UK Markit Services PMI (Nov)
2013-12-04 10:00 GMT | EMY Gross Domestic Product s.a. (YoY) (Q3)
2013-12-04 15:00 GMT | BoC Interest Rate Decision
2013-12-04 19:00 GMT | US Fed’s Beige Book

FOREX NEWS :
2013-12-04 03:50 GMT | NZD/USD rejected by daily kijun, bearish below 0.8340/50
2013-12-04 03:35 GMT | Yen bearish trend to continue - JPMorgan
2013-12-04 02:37 GMT | EUR/JPY engaged in intraday battle, loss of H1 ichimoku cloud weighs
2013-12-04 01:57 GMT | AUD/USD breaks into new trend lows, sovereign bids sub 0.9050?


EURUSD :
HIGH 1.35976 LOW 1.35816 BID 1.35843 ASK 1.35845 CHANGE 0% TIME 08 : 43:56

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: A violation of next resistance at 1.3614 (R1) might call for a run towards to next target at 1.3629 (R2) and any further appreciation would then be limited to final target at 1.3644 (R3). Downwards scenario: Risk of market weakening is seen below the support level at 1.3580 (S1). Loss here is required to enable our supportive barrier at 1.3565 (S2) en route towards to final target for today at 1.3550 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3614, 1.3629, 1.3644
Support Levels: 1.3580, 1.3565, 1.3550


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.63974 LOW 1.63781 BID 1.63918 ASK 1.63922 CHANGE 0.01% TIME 08 : 43:56

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Neutral
TREND CONDITION : Sideway
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: Next resistive barrier locates at 1.6407 (R1). Violation here is required to provide a signal of further market strengthening. In such case, resistances at 1.6429 (R2) and 1.6450 (R3) acts as next attractive points for the bullish oriented traders. Downwards scenario: As long as price stays below the 20 SMA our technical outlook would be negative. Extension lower the next support level at 1.6374 (S1) is being able to drive market price towards to our next targets at 1.6353 (S2) and 1.6331(S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.6407, 1.6429, 1.6450
Support Levels: 1.6374, 1.6353, 1.6331


USDJPY :
HIGH 102.663 LOW 102.239 BID 102.586 ASK 102.589 CHANGE 0% TIME 08 : 43:56

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Resistance at 102.75 (R1) limits possible upwards penetration. Break here is required to enable next interim target at 102.94 (R2) en route towards to final aim for today at 103.11 (R3). Downwards scenario: Next support level lies at 102.30 (S1). Penetration below it might shift short-term tone to the negative side. Our intraday targets locates at 102.14 (S2) and 101.96 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 102.75, 102.94, 103.11
Support Levels: 102.30, 102.14, 101.96

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )
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[B] Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Dec 05 2013

UK BoE and ECB publish their rate and monetary easing decisions whilst UK chancellor will deliver his ‘Autumn statement’.

Thursday witnesses the UK’s BoE MPC publish its interest rate policy decision and the details of its monetary easing policy decision which is expected to remain the same at £375bn. The statement covering the decisions will be of keen interest to investors. The UK’s chancellor will give his autumn finance statement. Europe’s ECB will publish its rate decision, expected to stay at 0.25%. Canada reports its building permits and the IVEY PMI expected in at 60.2, whilst the USA publishes its preliminary GDP figures expected in at 3.1%, with unemployment claim numbers at circa 322K for the week. The USA publishes its factory orders, predicted down by 0.7%. The yen rallied 0.2 percent to 102.36 versus the dollar late in New York Wednesday, after touching 103.38 Tuesday, the weakest level since May 23rd. The U.S. currency was little changed at $1.3593 per euro. The yen gained 0.1 percent to 139.13 per euro. The U.S. Dollar Index, which tracks the U.S. currency versus its 10 major counterparts, was little changed at 1,020.94, after rising to 1,025.36 yesterday, the highest level since Sept. 13th. The yen rallied for a second day against the dollar as stronger-than-forecast U.S. economic data spurred speculation the Federal Reserve will reduce stimulus that has driven up stocks globally. Bank of Canada policy makers kept their benchmark rate on overnight loans between commercial banks at 1 percent, where it’s been for more than three years, as forecast by all 22 economists in a Bloomberg survey. The Canadian dollar fell 0.3 percent to C$1.0684 versus the greenback, reaching the lowest level since May 2010.
Market Analysis | FXCC Blog

FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-12-05 09:05 GMT | Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda Speech
2013-12-05 12:00 GMT | BoE Interest Rate Decision (Dec 5)
2013-12-05 12:45 GMT | ECB Interest Rate Decision (Dec 5)
2013-12-05 13:30 GMT | US Gross Domestic Product Annualized (Q3)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-12-05 03:50 GMT | NZD/USD in no man’s land; capped below 0.8240/50
2013-12-05 02:53 GMT | AUD/USD short squeeze pressing against 0.9050
2013-12-05 02:08 GMT | GBP/USD: If upside clears, next target 1.65/66 - 2ndSkies
2013-12-05 01:46 GMT | EUR/AUD dropping from monthly highs


EURUSD
HIGH 1.36394 LOW 1.358 BID 1.36243 ASK 1.36246 CHANGE 0% TIME 08 : 50:26

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Up trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Instrument gained momentum on the upside recently, turning short-term bias to the positive side. Next resistive structure on the way lies at 1.3641 (R1), break here would suggest next intraday targets at 1.3658 (R2) and 1.3674 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other side, depreciation below the support barrier at 1.3606 (S1) might provide sufficient space for the recovery action. In such case we would suggest next intraday targets at 1.3588 (S2) and then 1.3571 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3641, 1.3658, 1.3674
Support Levels: 1.3606, 1.3588, 1.3571


GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.63971 LOW 1.637 BID 1.63842 ASK 1.63845 CHANGE 0% TIME 08 : 50:26

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Neutral
TREND CONDITION : Sideway
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: Possibility of ascending structure is seen above the fractal level at 1.6404 (R1). Break here is required to clear the way towards to higher targets at 1.6426 (R2) and 1.6447 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, progress below the initial support level at 1.6364 (S1) might initiate bearish pressure and expose our intraday targets at 1.6342 (S2) and 1.6321 (S3) later on today.

Resistance Levels: 1.6404, 1.6426, 1.6447
Support Levels: 1.6364, 1.6342, 1.6321


USDJPY :
HIGH 102.442 LOW 101.99 BID 102.114 ASK 102.116 CHANGE 0% TIME 08 : 50:26

OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: We see potential of market strengthening in near-term perspective. Next on tap is seen resistance level at 102.47 (R1). Break here would suggest next intraday targets at 102.67 (R2) and 102.90 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the downside, USDJPY might encounter supportive measures at 101.82 (S1). Break here would open the way for a test of our next targets at 101.60 (S2) and 101.39 (S3) later on today.

Resistance Levels: 102.47, 102.67, 102.90
Support Levels: 101.82, 101.60, 101.39

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,( http://www.fxcc.com )[/B]