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FOREX NEWS: MIXED SIGNALS AHEAD OF U.S. PPI AND BRITISH UNEMPLOYMENT DATA

EUR/USD

Forex News: Yesterday the pair dipped below the bullish trend line but later in the day almost all the US Dollar gains were erased and price climbed back into the previous support.

Technical Outlook

The confluence zone created by 1.1960, the 50 period Exponential Moving Average and the bullish trend line appeared broken yesterday but the pair soon returned to the initial point of the break. This could either mean that we are dealing with a fake break, or a re-test of the recent break, followed by a bounce lower. If the former is true, we expect a climb above 1.2000 and if the latter is true, we will probably see an extended period of downside movement.

Fundamental Outlook

Action remains relatively slow for U.S. economic data releases and the only notable indicator is the Producer Price Index (PPI), which shows changes in the price that producers charge for their goods. Most of the times a higher producer price means that consumer price will increase, so the indicator has inflationary implications and higher numbers usually strengthen the US Dollar. The time of release is 12:30 pm GMT and the expected change is 0.3% (previous -0.1%).

GBP/USD

Yesterday the Pound got another boost from surprisingly better than expected inflation data and shot through the key resistance at 1.3250, renewing the uptrend.

Technical Outlook

The pair touched the support at 1.3160 as expected and then climbed strongly on the back of economic data, breaking 1.3220 and the more important resistance at 1.3250. This puts control back in the hands of the bears and suggests that more upside will follow. However, it must be noted that the Relative Strength Index is overbought and this is an early warning of a retracement, so price is likely to return to 1.3250 for a re-test. To the upside, the next major hurdle is 1.3450.

Fundamental Outlook

The main event for the Pound today will be the release of the Claimant Count Change, scheduled at 8:30 am GMT. The report shows changes in the number of people who asked for unemployment related benefits and has a medium-to-high impact on the Pound. Today’s forecast is 5.3K (previous -4.2K) and higher numbers show that unemployment levels are rising and this usually weakens the currency.

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FOREX NEWS: KEY INFLATION DATA MAY ADD STRENGTH TO A RECOVERING US DOLLAR

EUR/USD

Forex News: Most of yesterday’s trading session was slow but in the afternoon the US Dollar found new supporters and a heavy wave of bears stepped into the market, taking the pair close to 1.1900. Most of the move was generated by an announcement that a U.S. tax plan may be released on the 25th of September.

Technical Outlook

The pair has broken the important confluence zone created by 1.1960, the 50 period Exponential Moving Average and the bullish trend line. This is a major victory for the bears and suggests that more downside action will follow, with 1.1875 as target. In the meantime, 1.1900 remains a strong barrier that may trigger bounces to the upside; also keep in mind that U.S. inflation data released today will play an important role for price direction.

Fundamental Outlook

The U.S. Consumer Price Index will be today’s highlight, showing changes in the price that consumers pay for the goods and services they purchase. This is considered the main gauge of inflation and has a high impact on the US Dollar, with higher numbers strengthening it. The expected change is 0.3% and the time of release is 12:30 pm GMT. At the same time the Core version of the CPI (excludes food and energy from calculation) comes out and is expected to show a change of 0.2%.

GBP/USD

After reaching a high at 1.3330 the pair dropped sharply and moved below 1.3250 on the back of newfound US Dollar strength. The British economic data released yesterday did not have a huge impact on price action.

Technical Outlook

Price was signalling for a relatively long while that a move lower was in the making and now the pair is facing heavy selling pressure which makes us anticipate a move below 1.3220 and close to 1.3160. If price dips that low, the 50 EMA will climb and will create a confluence zone together with the mentioned support, thus increasing the probability of a bounce higher from there. Until a lower high or a lower low is created, the uptrend is still in place.

Fundamental Outlook

The Bank of England will announce the interest rate today at 11:00 am GMT and will release a Monetary Policy Summary at the same time, which contains details of the economic reasons that determined the rate vote. Although no rate change is expected (currently 0.25%), the event is likely to cause volatility increase, especially if the Monetary Policy Summary offers hints about a near-future rate hike.

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FOREX NEWS: POUND SOARS ON BOE TAPERING COMMENTS, US DOLLAR LOOKS TO RETAIL SALES FOR NEXT MOVE

EUR/USD

Forex News: Inflation in the United States improved, as shown by the CPI released yesterday (forecast 0.3%, actual 0.4%) but the US Dollar soon gave up all gains as the pair bounced at 1.1840 support.

Technical Outlook

The last four hour candle has a very long lower wick, suggesting that the bears have run out of steam and that the pair is headed north. If price moves above 1.1900, which is now resistance, we expect to see a climb into the 50 period Exponential Moving Average but otherwise the pair is most likely headed towards 1.1840 for another attempt to break it. The U.S. economic data released today will probably have a big role to play for price direction.

Fundamental Outlook

The main event today will be the release of the U.S. Retail Sales, scheduled at 12:30 pm GMT and expected to show a reading of 0.1%, which is a drop from the previous 0.6%. The indicator shows changes in the total value of sales made through retail outlets and usually has a high impact on the US Dollar, with higher numbers strengthening it.

GBP/USD

The Bank of England (BoE) kept the rate unchanged at 0.25% but announced that stimulus tapering is likely to begin during the “coming months”. This was a strong bullish signal that took the Pound more than 200 pips higher.

Technical Outlook

The massive climb seen yesterday is likely to bring in additional buyers, taking the pair into 1.3450 resistance but if this comes true, it will probably happen next week. For today, we expect a pullback that will re-test the previous resistance at 1.1330 but in case the market overreacted to yesterday’s BoE news, then we will probably see a deeper move south. The RSI is showing bearish divergence again and is approaching overbought, thus increasing the probability of a drop.

Fundamental Outlook

The United Kingdom didn’t schedule important economic data releases for today, so price direction will be decided by the U.S. Retail Sales and the technical aspect.

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FOREX NEWS: POUND SKYROCKETS. WHAT WILL BE THE DOLLAR’S RESPONSE?

EUR/USD

Forex News: Friday was a bullish day for the pair and the US Dollar took a hit from disappointing U.S. Retail Sales (expected change 0.1%, actual change -0.2%). The pair moved above the 50 EMA but failed to close the week above 1.1960 resistance.

Technical Outlook

The latest move up lacks momentum and price action is showing rejection after breaching through 1.1960 resistance. The long wicks of the last few candles are a sign that price is about to bounce and move lower, towards 1.1900 but if the bears fail to take the pair below the 50 EMA, we will probably see a move above 1.1960 and closer to 1.2000. We don’t expect substantial movement today, due to the lack of major economic releases.

Fundamental Outlook

The European Final Consumer Price Index is today’s only notable release, scheduled at 9:00 am GMT and expected to show a change of 1.5%. This is the main gauge of inflation in the Eurozone but the impact of the Final version is rather dim because the Flash Estimate version and German inflation numbers were already released. Nonetheless, higher numbers usually strengthen the Euro.

GBP/USD

The Pound soared Friday after a member of BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee stated that we are approaching a rate hike. This added more fuel to the Pound rally, taking the pair to the highest level since the Brexit referendum.

Technical Outlook

The pair reached a high at 1.3616 and had its best week in a long time but moves like the one seen Friday are usually followed by a pullback or at least a period of consolidation. The Relative Strength Index is deep in overbought territory, thus adding to the probability of a move lower but we don’t expect price to retrace too low because the bulls are clearly in control. The first potential support is located at 1.3450 but it’s unlikely that the pair will reach it today.

Fundamental Outlook

The Pound will not be affected today by economic data releases, thus price direction will be determined by the technical aspect.

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FOREX NEWS: CONSOLIDATION PHASE STILL UNDERWAY. BREAKOUTS WILL SOON FOLLOW

EUR/USD

Forex News: The pair remained in a relatively tight range for the most part of yesterday’s trading session and this can be attributed to the lack of major news releases. The European Final CPI came out with the expected value, so the impact was low.

Technical Outlook

The bulls are still struggling to break 1.1960 resistance but the bears cannot keep the pair below the 50 period Exponential Moving Average so we can say that control doesn’t belong to either side. The next direction will depend on the economic data released today but as long as price is hovering between 1.1960 and the 50 period EMA, our outlook is mostly neutral, expecting a strong break of one of these technical hurdles.

Fundamental Outlook

The German ZEW Economic Sentiment is today’s highlight for the Euro. This is a survey of about 300 German professional analysts and investors regarding a 6-month outlook for the German economy. Its impact has diminished lately, but higher numbers usually strengthen the Euro. The release is scheduled at 9:00 am GMT and the expected reading is 12.3 (previous 10.0).

On the US Dollar side the most notable event is the release of the Building Permits, scheduled at 12:30 pm GMT and expected to show a number of 1.22 Million new permits. Higher numbers show increased activity in the construction sector and usually strengthen the US Dollar but the impact is often mild.

GBP/USD

The pair retraced lower yesterday, as it was expected after the strong climb seen Friday but the overall picture remains strongly bullish.

Technical Outlook

The pullback seen yesterday didn’t bring the Relative Strength Index below its overbought level, so we may very well see more downside movement or consolidation. To the upside the first barrier remains the high at 1.3616, while 1.3450 is the first potential support but this is still a distant target for one day unless surprising developments take place. Of course, the pair is in a strong uptrend so we will probably see upside movement once the retracement is over.

Fundamental Outlook

The economic calendar lacks any major releases for the Pound today, so the pair’s direction will be mainly dictated by the technical aspect and the U.S. data.

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FOREX NEWS: FED IN THE LIMELIGHT: POTENTIAL BALANCE SHEET REDUCTION ON THE HORIZON

EUR/USD

Forex News: Yesterday’s price action was mostly bullish, due in part to a better than expected German ZEW Economic Sentiment survey (forecast 12.3, actual 17.0). The key resistance at 1.2000 was touched but it pushed price lower almost immediately.

Technical Outlook

Although the pair moved higher yesterday, the trading range was lower than 50 pips at the time of writing, so momentum is clearly lacking. This is likely to change today with the FOMC Rate Meeting but until then we will probably see choppy movement, capped by the resistance at 1.2000 and the 50 period Exponential Moving Average. If a breakout happens before the FOMC events, it may trigger additional movement but to a limited extent.

Fundamental Outlook

The main event today is without a doubt the FOMC Meeting scheduled at 6:00 pm GMT. They will release a set of Economic Projections for the next two years, as well as the Rate Statement that contains the outcome of their vote on the interest rate (no change expected) and insights into the reasons that determined the vote.

The Fed is expected to start shrinking their balance sheet and if they announce it today, we will surely see very strong US Dollar movement. Also, at 6:30 pm GMT, Fed Chair Janet Yellen will hold a press conference discussing the rate decision among other things. Audience questions are expected and volatility is likely to surge.

GBP/USD

The pair continued lower yesterday and approached the support at 1.3450, without threatening a break. The picture remains bullish and this behaviour can be considered a normal retracement, not a reversal.

Technical Outlook

Today we may see a drop into 1.3450 support as the Relative Strength Index is descending below its 70 level after spending a long period in overbought territory. To the upside the first resistance is located at 1.3616 but today we have important economic releases for both currencies, so the technical aspect will be overshadowed by the fundamentals.

Fundamental Outlook

The British Retail Sales are today’s main event for the Pound. The release is scheduled at 8:30 am GMT and the expected value is 0.2% (previous 0.3%); the report tracks changes in the total value of sales made through retail stores and has a high impact on the currency. Higher numbers show increased economic activity and usually strengthen the Pound.

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FOREX NEWS: THE US DOLLAR IS BACK! BEARISH PRESSURE MOUNTS

EUR/USD

Forex News: As expected the Fed kept the rate unchanged (<1.25%) and announced that they will begin balance sheet reduction in October, which was perceived as hawkish by market participants. As a result, the pair tumbled through several support levels, on the back of US Dollar momentum.

Technical Outlook

Newfound US Dollar strength took the pair below 1.1900 after a near touch of 1.2040 earlier in the session and the momentum is likely to extend throughout today’s session, so we expect at least a touch of the support located at 1.1840. However, it must be noted that sharp moves tend to retrace a little after the initial momentum wanes, so we may see a move up that will find resistance around 1.1900. Despite the recent move, the pair is not in a downtrend so we cannot rule out a stronger move to the upside.

Fundamental Outlook

ECB President Mario Draghi will deliver opening remarks at the European Systemic Risk Board annual conference, in Frankfurt. The impact if the speech is uncertain and will depend on Draghi’s attitude but caution is recommended whenever heads of central banks speak publicly. The event is scheduled at 1:30 pm GMT.

The most notable event for the US Dollar will be the release of the U.S. Unemployment Claims, scheduled at 12:30 pm GMT. The indicator shows how many persons have asked for unemployment related benefits but it’s a weekly release and this means that it has a rather low impact. However, higher numbers than the expected 302K usually weaken the US Dollar.

GBP/USD

The Pound benefited from much better than anticipated Retail Sales numbers early in yesterday’s session and the pair jumped higher. However, US Dollar strength generated by the Fed meeting erased al gains and took the pair into support.

Technical Outlook

After a short lived break of 1.3616 resistance, the pair dropped to touch 1.3450 but at least at the time of writing, the level was not breached. If a break occurs, the drop will probably extend into the 50 period Exponential Moving Average but once that mark is hit, we expect to see moves north, based on the fact that the pair is still in a strong uptrend. On the other hand, a break of the 50 EMA would show increased bearish pressure and would weaken the uptrend.

Fundamental Outlook

The economic calendar for the Pound is blank today, so price direction will be determined by the technical aspect but also by the effects of yesterday’s events.

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FOREX NEWS: FINISHING THE WEEK WITH SPEECHES FROM ECB PRESIDENT DRAGHI AND BRITISH PRIME MINISTER MAY

EUR/USD

Forex News: The momentum created by the Fed Meeting slowed down yesterday and the pair moved above the psychological level at 1.1900. The session was bullish but bearish pressure is still high.

Technical Outlook

After the failed break of 1.1875, the pair climbed above 1.1900 and seems headed for the 50 period Exponential Moving Average. However, it must be noted that the last bullish candles are showing long wicks and price lacks upside momentum, so we may very well see a drop even before the 50 EMA is reached. The bias remains bearish but the pair is not in a downtrend.

Fundamental Outlook

At 8:00 am GMT the European Manufacturing and Services PMIs are released, showing the opinions of purchasing managers regarding economic and business conditions in their respective sectors. The indicators have a low to medium impact on the Euro, with higher numbers strengthening the single currency. The forecast for the Manufacturing PMI is 57.2 and for the Services PMI is 54.7.

At the same time (8:00 am GMT), ECB President Mario Draghi will deliver a speech at the Trinity College, in Dublin. The impact will depend on the matters discussed but caution is recommended whenever heads of central banks speak publicly.

GBP/USD

Yesterday’s trading session was slow, with price consolidating above 1.3450 support. The economic calendar didn’t hold any important events and this contributed to the slow movement of price.

Technical Outlook

The overall trend is clearly bullish but the latest momentum is bearish and now the pair is consolidating (moving in a range) in close vicinity of 1.3450 support. We already saw a failed attempt to break the level so if it won’t broken on a second attempt, the pair will probably be headed higher or it will remain in a range. If 1.3450 is broken, the 50 period EMA will become the first target.

Fundamental Outlook

British Prime Minister Theresa May will speak today in Florence on the post-Brexit relationship between Britain and the European Union. The exact time of the speech is not known at the time of writing, so we recommend keeping an eye on our Economic Calendar for updates.

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FOREX NEWS: ECB PRESIDENT DRAGHI TESTIFIES. BEWARE OF SUDDEN VOLATILITY SPIKES

EUR/USD

Forex News: Friday the pair moved higher on the back of better than expected numbers for the European Purchasing Managers’ Indexes but the key resistance at 1.2000 pushed the pair lower and erased all gains, so the session ended close to where it started.

Technical Outlook

Friday’s price action doesn’t offer a lot of clues for the next move and overall the pair remains in a range, without clear direction. Strong resistance is located at 1.2000 and to the downside, if the pair can move below the 50 EMA, it might drop into 1.1900. Today’s price action will probably be affected by the German Federal Elections that took place Sunday, so the technical side will be secondary.

Fundamental Outlook

Today at 1:00 pm GMT, ECB President Mario Draghi will testify in Brussels before the European Parliament Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee, about monetary developments and the economy. This has the potential to be a high-impact event, so caution is recommended.

The day’s other notable event is the release of the German IFO Business Climate, which is a survey derived from the opinions of about 7,000 businesses, focused on economic optimism and outlook for the next 6-months. The time of the release is 8:00 am GMT and the expected value is 116.0, a small increase from the previous 115.9.

GBP/USD

British Prime Minister May delivered a speech Friday in Florence, mentioning that the U.K. will be leaving the single market and the customs union. This was the main reasons for the weakening of the Pound but support wasn’t breached.

Technical Outlook

The last 4-hour candle shows a long wick in its lower part, which is a sign of rejection. Also, price is bouncing off of the confluence zone created by the 50 period Exponential Moving Average and the horizontal support at 1.3450. Strictly from a technical point of view, all this suggests that price will probably bounce higher but the fundamental side (represented by Prime Minster May’s stance) indicates that lower prices will follow. Look for a break of the confluence zone because if it occurs, more sellers will probably join.

Fundamental Outlook

The United Kingdom didn’t schedule any important releases for today, thus the pair’s direction will be mainly decided by the technical aspect.

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FOREX NEWS: RANGE-BOUND TRADING CONTINUES BUT BEARISH PRESSURE INCREASES

EUR/USD

Forex News: Following the German Federal Elections, the Euro depreciated against the US Dollar and the pair had a bearish session yesterday, moving below support. However, price is still confined in a range and a clear trend is not in place.

Technical Outlook

The short term momentum belongs to the bears and the pair is trading below the 50 period Exponential Moving Average but 1.1875 support is still holding at the time of writing. Once this level is broken, we expect a quick move into 1.1840, which is a more important level and a break would suggest that a downtrend may be developing. To the upside the first resistance is 1.1900, followed by the 50 period EMA.

Fundamental Outlook

The U.S. Consumer Confidence is today’s first event, scheduled at 2:00 pm GMT. The survey has a large sample size (about 5,000 households) and tries to gauge the respondents’ opinions regarding current and future economic conditions. The expected reading is 119.6 and usually a higher number shows optimism, strengthening the US Dollar but the impact is generally medium.

At 4:45 pm GMT, Fed Chair Yellen will speak in Cleveland at the National Association for Business Economics Annual Meeting. The title of the speech is “Inflation, Uncertainty, and Monetary Policy” and audience questions are expected, so depending on her answers, we may see increased volatility on USD pairs.

GBP/USD

The pair remained in a range during yesterday’s trading session, mostly due to the lack of economic releases. No major developments took place and price action was choppy.

Technical Outlook

The pair is still capped by the resistance at 1.3616 and the support at 1.3450, with the 50 period EMA in close vicinity. Until we see a clear break of this horizontal channel, the direction will be unclear and the pair will continue to show range-bound behavior. A strong break of the confluence zone created by the 50 EMA and 1.3450 support would weaken the uptrend, thus increasing bearish pressure.

Fundamental Outlook

It’s a slow day for the Pound from an economic standpoint, without any notable releases. This may be another reason for ranging price action.

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FOREX NEWS: US DOLLAR GAINS TRACTION, BREAKS KEY SUPPORT LEVELS

EUR/USD

Forex News: Yesterday’s trading session belonged to the bears, on the back of increasing demand for US Dollars and anxiety coming from the German political scene. Key support was broken and the pair reached its lowest point in 5 weeks.

Technical Outlook

After a very small bounce at 1.1840 support, the pair broke the level and moved lower, approaching the minor support around 1.1775. This is not a key level but combined with the oversold position of the Relative Strength Index and the Stochastic, it might trigger a bounce higher. It must be noted that yesterday’s move established the first lower low after a long while and this is a sign that the long term uptrend (seen on Daily charts) has weakened. After a potential retracement north, the pair will be likely headed towards 1.1700 zone.

Fundamental Outlook

At 12:30 pm GMT the US Durable Goods Orders come out, showing changes in the total value of orders for goods with a life expectancy of at least 3 years. Higher values suggest increased economic activity (producers will increase activity to fill the orders) and usually strengthen the US Dollar but to a limited extent (medium impact). The forecast is a change of 1.1% from the previous -6.8%.

GBP/USD

US Dollar strength was seen against the Sterling as well yesterday and the pair broke the important level at 1.3450, as well as the 50 period Exponential Moving Average, setting the stage for a stronger move south.

Technical Outlook

After a small bounce, the pair moved out of the horizontal channel, breaking the confluence zone represented by 1.3450 support and the 50 EMA. This shows that the US Dollar is gaining momentum and makes the short term bias bearish. The pair seems headed towards the next target, located at 1.1330 but it is clear that price is in an uptrend from a longer term perspective so most likely we will see moves to the upside in the future. A quick move above 1.3450 and the 50 EMA would suggest that the initial break of support was fake and would invalidate the bearish scenario.

Fundamental Outlook

The United Kingdom didn’t schedule important news releases for today, so the pair’s direction will be decided by the technical aspect and the U.S. economic data.

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FOREX NEWS: FULL DAY AHEAD: GERMAN INFLATION, U.S. GDP AND MARK CARNEY’S SPEECH

EUR/USD

Forex News: The US Dollar posted another win over the Euro in yesterday’s trading session, by breaking 1.1775 minor support and approaching the more important level at 1.1713. Part of the greenback’s strength was due to a better than expected reading for the U.S. Durable Goods Orders.

Technical Outlook

The balance of power is clearly tilted towards the US Dollar but from a longer term perspective (daily charts), the pair is still in an uptrend (it must be noted that the uptrend is now weakened, as the pair has moved below the 50 days EMA). This uptrend combined with the oversold position of the Relative Strength Index and the long wicks of the last few candles, suggests that we are likely to see a bounce higher from the current support zone at 1.1713 – 1.1700. We have important data coming out today and this will play a big role for direction.

Fundamental Outlook

At 12:00 pm GMT the German Preliminary Consumer Price Index comes out, showing changes in the price that German consumers pay for the goods and services they purchase. The CPI acts as the main gauge of inflation and higher numbers usually strengthen the Euro.

At 12:30 pm GMT the U.S. Final Gross Domestic product will be released and expected to show a reading of 3.0%, same as previous. This is the main gauge of economic performance, thus higher numbers usually generate strength for the US Dollar.

GBP/USD

Yesterday the pair remained below the previous support at 1.3450 and below the 50 period Exponential Moving Average for the entire trading session but in the afternoon some of the gains were erased and small bounces occurred.

Technical Outlook

Yesterday’s price action shows that the break of 1.3450 support wasn’t fake, so now we can expect to see a longer period of downside movement, with 1.3300 as first target. The break of the confluence zone (1.3450 and the 50 period EMA) is an important victory for the bears but there’s still enough buying pressure in the market so we cannot rule out a re-test of 1.3450 or even a break.

Fundamental Outlook

At 8:15 am GMT, BOE Governor Carney will deliver an opening speech in London at the Bank of England’s conference celebrating 20 years of independence. As a rule of thumb, all speeches of heads of central banks should be treated with caution but of course the exact impact is not known.

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FOREX NEWS: BULLISH PRESSURE MOUNTS AHEAD OF EUROPEAN CPI

EUR/USD

Forex News: The German Preliminary CPI came out as expected, showing a change of 0.1% and the United States Final GDP posted a change of 3.1%, slightly higher than the forecast 3.0%. However, the data wasn’t a strong market mover and the pair climbed mostly on technical reasons.

Technical Outlook

The Relative Strength Index and the Stochastic were oversold and price came very close to 1.1713 support. Also, the pair is still in an uptrend from a Daily chart perspective so all these reasons contributed to a bounce at support. The current move will likely retrace to re-test the level at 1.1775; if the level holds and turns into support, we will probably see an extended move north, with 1.1840 as first target. We don’t expect significant moves above 1.1840 unless surprising developments take place. If the pair moves below 1.1775, we expect a move into 1.1713 – 1.1700.

Fundamental Outlook

The European Flash Estimate Consumer Price Index will be today’s highlight for the Euro. This is the main gauge of inflation and usually has a high impact on the single currency, with higher numbers strengthening it. The time of release is 9:00 am GMT and the expected change is 1.6% compared to the previous 1.5%.

GBP/USD

The pair approached 1.3330 support but the bears ran out of steam and the Pound erased the previous losses, climbing into 1.3450 resistance. Mark Carney’s speech did not create huge volatility and went mostly unnoticed.

Technical Outlook

The pair is facing an important hurdle represented by the resistance at 1.3450 and the 50 period Exponential Moving Average. If this confluence zone is broken, it will show that the Pound is regaining its previous strength and would also indicate that we are headed into higher territory. On the other hand, a bounce lower from here will make 1.3330 the first target.

Fundamental Outlook

The Final version of the British GDP will be released today at 8:30 am GMT, and expected to show a 0.3% change, same as previous. This is the last version and thus it tends to have the lowest impact but it’s an important indicator nonetheless so it shouldn’t be overlooked.

At 2:00 pm GMT BOE, Governor Mark Carney will deliver closing remarks at the Bank of England’s conference celebrating 20 years of independence. Considering that yesterday’s opening speech didn’t create huge volatility, probably the same will happen today but of course, this kind of speeches should always be treated with caution.

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FOREX NEWS: BREAKOUTS IN THE MAKING. MANUFACTURING DATA EYED FOR NEXT DIRECTION

EUR/USD

Forex News: Friday the pair continued higher above 1.1775 and approached the 50 period Exponential Moving Average despite a weaker than anticipated Eurozone Consumer Price Index. Overall price action was choppy and volatility was relatively low.

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Technical Outlook

The latest bullish impulse lacks strong momentum and candles are showing long wicks, which is a sign of indecision. That being said, it is very possible to see a climb into the confluence zone created by the 50 period EMA and the horizontal resistance at 1.1840 but it will be tough for the Euro bulls to punch through that mark. We expect to see a bounce lower from 1.1840 but overall, volatility will probably remain low.

Fundamental Outlook

The U.S. Manufacturing PMI is today’s only highlight in terms of economic releases. This is a survey of purchasing managers from the Manufacturing sector that tries to gauge their opinions about business conditions and overall health of the sector. The time of release is 2:00 pm GMT and the expected reading is 57.9; higher numbers are beneficial to the US Dollar but the impact is medium.

GBP/USD

The first part of Friday’s trading session was bearish, with the pair descending into the support at 1.3350. The British GDP numbers came out below expectations, contributing to the initial drop but the pair recovered in the second part of the session.

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Technical Outlook

Price is trapped between the 50 period Exponential Moving Average and the support at 1.3350. This is a relatively tight range and today we expect a breakout but the direction is not clear. However, rejection is clearly seen at support (two candles with long lower wicks) and the pair is in an uptrend from a longer term perspective, so the balance is slightly tilted towards the bulls.

Fundamental Outlook

The British Manufacturing PMI is scheduled for release at 8:30 am GMT and expected to show a figure of 56.3. Same as the U.S. PMI discussed earlier, this survey acts as a gauge of optimism and economic health, with higher numbers being beneficial for the currency.

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FOREX NEWS: GERMANY CELEBRATES UNITY DAY. IRREGULAR VOLATILITY EXPECTED

EUR/USD

Forex News: Yesterday the pair showed surprisingly high activity, characterized by bearish momentum and a clear break of 1.1775. The U.S. Manufacturing Index showed a better than anticipated reading but the release wasn’t the main reason for the drop.

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Technical Outlook

The strong move through 1.1775 indicates that price is likely to continue on a downward path, at least until 1.1713 – 1.1700 is reached and we expect that to happen today. It’s very possible to see a re-test of the recently broken level at 1.1775 but as long as that level remains intact, the bias remains negative. A break of the mentioned support would further solidify the control of the bears for the medium term.

Fundamental Outlook

German banks will be closed today in celebration of German Unity Day and no major economic data will be released. The United States economic calendar is also light, meaning that we will probably have a slow trading session.

GBP/USD

The British Manufacturing PMI came out below expectations, a fact which triggered a downslide below 1.3350 and very close to the support at 1.3250. Overall yesterday was a strongly bearish session, with the sellers in almost complete control.

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Technical Outlook

Yesterday the pair showed strong bearish momentum, advancing more than 100 pips to the downside but sharp moves are usually followed by a retracement or at least a period of sideways movement. On top of that, the Relative Strength Index is now oversold and the pair has reached a support level at 1.3250. All these factors point towards a potential bounce higher but even if this is true, we don’t expect to see a move above 1.3350 because the current bias is bearish.

Fundamental Outlook

At 8:30 am GMT the British Construction PMI will be released, showing the opinions of purchasing managers from the Construction sector about business conditions and the health of said sector. The survey has a medium impact, but higher numbers usually strengthen the Pound; the expected reading for today is 51.2.

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FOREX NEWS: US DOLLAR IN THE LIMELIGHT: FIRST LOOK AT UNITED STATES EMPLOYMENT

EUR/USD

Forex News: Yesterday the pair bounced higher after an initial break of 1.1713 support. Most of the session was bullish but this behaviour was somewhat expected.

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Technical Outlook

After the bounce at 1.1713 – 1.1700, the pair climbed but encountered resistance at 1.1775. The Relative Strength Index was oversold, which was an early warning that a move like this will soon follow but the overall bias remains bearish and we expect to see a bounce lower from the current level. If this resistance is broken, the pair will probably climb into the 50 period EMA but a lot will depend on the economic data released today.

Fundamental Outlook

Today at 12:15 pm GMT we take a first look at the jobs situation in the United States with the release of the ADP Non-Farm Employment Change. The report tracks changes in the number of employed people, excluding the farming sector and Government. The impact is lower than the NFP released Friday but higher numbers than the anticipated 151K strengthen the US Dollar nonetheless.

At 5:15 pm GMT, ECB President Mario Draghi will deliver opening remarks at the Inauguration of the ECB Visitor Center. Two hours later, at 7:15 pm GMT, Fed Chair Janet Yellen will deliver a speech at a community banking conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. These speeches may have little impact but on the other hand, they could generate increased volatility, so caution is recommended.

GBP/USD

The British Construction PMI came out below market expectations but this didn’t do much for the bears and the pair failed to break 1.3250, instead moving almost sideways, a behavior normal after a big drop.

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Technical Outlook

The Relative Strength Index is still in oversold territory and the support at 1.3250 proved strong yesterday although it was breached on several occasions. The pair still needs to move higher before more significant advances south will take place but unless surprises happen, the level at 1.3350 will not be breached today. If a bounce up takes place, 1.3300 is a good psychological level from where downside movement may resume. A break of 1.3250 will make 1.3160 the first target.

Fundamental Outlook

The British Services PMI is today’s only highlight, scheduled at 8:30 am GMT. This is a survey of purchasing managers that tries to gauge their opinions about business conditions in the sector and usually has a medium-to-low impact in the Pound. Today’s expected reading is 53.3 and higher numbers are beneficial for the currency.

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FOREX NEWS: RANGE-BOUND TRADING LIKELY COMING TO AN END. BREAKOUTS IMMINENT

EUR/USD

Forex News: The pair had a slower day than expected, mostly because the U.S. employment numbers came very close to analysts’ forecast. Price remained close to 1.1775 resistance, without a clear bias.

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Technical Outlook

The pair shows some rejection around 1.1775 and the medium term bias is bearish, so this points toward a bounce from resistance and a move into the support at 1.1713 – 1.1700. If the pair moves above 1.1775, it will encounter the 50 period Exponential Moving Average, which is another place where downside movement may resume. A break of these two resistance levels would show that bullish pressure is increasing and would make 1.1840 the first target.

Fundamental Outlook

We have a relatively slow day ahead, with the most notable highlight being the release of the U.S. Factory Orders, which is an indicator that shows the change in the value of orders placed with manufacturers. A higher number suggests increased economic activity and usually strengthens the greenback but the impact is often low. The time of the release is 2:00 pm GMT and the expected change is 1.0% (previous -3.3%).

GBP/USD

The Pound-Dollar had a very slow day, hovering near the support at 1.3250 for the entire session. The British Services PMI showed a value slightly above expectations but it wasn’t enough to generate strong movement.

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Technical Outlook

Yesterday’s price action doesn’t hold any clues for today’s direction but we still consider that a stronger retracement to the north is needed before 1.3250 can be broken. The first upside barrier is the psychological resistance at 1.3300, followed by 1.3350 and the 50 period Exponential Moving Average; these are good places where bearish movement may resume but it’s also possible to see a break of 1.3250 before these marks are hit.

Fundamental Outlook

The Pound will not be affected by important economic releases today, so the technical aspect will be the main factor that will decide the pair’s direction.

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FOREX NEWS: US DOLLAR VULNERABLE AFTER DISAPPOINTING NFP NUMBERS. UPSIDE PRICE ACTION TO FOLLOW

EUR/USD

Forex News: Friday, after an initial drop below 1.1700, the pair started to climb, mostly on US Dollar weakness triggered by the disappointing Non-Farm Payrolls report. Overall price action was choppy and volatility remained low until the NFP release.

Technical Outlook

The current move up may extend into the 50 period Exponential Moving Average because the US Dollar is affected by worse than expected employment data but we don’t expect to see a move above the 50 EMA or above 1.1775. To the downside 1.1700 is the first barrier but the overall picture is unclear and we may get a ranging session due to the lack of economic releases.

Fundamental Outlook

Today United States banks will be closed in observance of Columbus Day and no major economic data will be released. On the Euro side we don’t have anything important either and this will probably contribute to a slow day.

GBP/USD

Although the US Dollar suffered from a disappointing NFP report, the Pound couldn’t erase the previous losses and instead the pair just paused from the drop seen throughout last week.

Technical Outlook

The last few candles are showing long wicks in their lower side and the pair is clearly oversold, as indicated by the Relative Strength Index which has been moving below its 30 level for quite a long while. Today we expect to see a climb into the previous support at 1.3100, which has now turned into resistance but overall we may see a ranging session, with price trapped between 1.3100 and 1.3000.

Fundamental Outlook

The United Kingdom didn’t schedule any important economic releases for the day so the technical side will probably decide direction.

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FOREX NEWS: POUND IN THE SPOTLIGHT: BRITISH MANUFACTURING AND GDP NUMBERS

EUR/USD

Forex News: The pair remained in a relatively tight range yesterday and no special developments took place, mostly because the economic calendar lacked any important announcements.

Technical Outlook

Price is still trading below the 50 period Exponential Moving Average and above the support at 1.1700, which puts the pair in a range from a short term point of view. Today we expect to see a break of either one of these technical levels and the direction of the break will probably decide the direction for the day. Overall price is still making lower highs and lower lows, so we favour the short side as long as price is below the 50 EMA.

Fundamental Outlook

The ECOFIN Meetings will start today, attended by Finance Ministers from the EU member states. The Meetings are closed to the press but a formal statement will be released at the end of the day and sometimes participants talk to reporters during the day. Usually the Meetings don’t have a huge market impact but caution is recommended nonetheless.

GBP/USD

The pair had a bullish day, with price climbing above 1.3160 and then returning below the level. The move was mostly caused by the overextended condition of the pair.

Technical Outlook

Yesterday we saw a retracement that is normal after the strong drop seen during the past week, but the overall direction remains down and we expect to see a bounce from the current level. As an alternate scenario, the move up may continue and reach the 50 period Exponential Moving Average but we don’t expect a break.

Fundamental Outlook

The British Manufacturing Production will be the day’s highlight, scheduled for release at 8:30 am GMT. The indicator shows changes in the total value of goods produced by manufacturers and usually has a hefty impact on the Pound, with higher numbers strengthening it. The expected reading is 0.3% compared to the previous 0.5%.

At 12:00 pm GMT the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) will release a GDP Estimate and although this is not Government data, it can have a notable impact on the Pound. The previous estimate was 0.4% and higher numbers strengthen the currency.

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FOREX NEWS: ALL EYES ON THE US DOLLAR FOR THE FOMC MEETING MINUTES

EUR/USD

Forex News: Yesterday the pair climbed above the 50 period Exponential Moving Average, extending the bullish move and printing a higher high. Overall price is still in a range but with a bullish bias.

Technical Outlook

The move above the 50 EMA will probably bring in additional buyers, taking the pair into the resistance zone around 1.1840. If the pair does reach that mark, we expect to see a move south but as long as price stays above the 50 EMA, our short term bias is bullish. The balance of power will tilt towards the bears if price descends below 1.1775 and below the Moving Average.

Fundamental Outlook

At 6:00 pm GMT the FOMC will release the Minutes of their latest rate Meeting and some hints about a future rate hike are expected. If the document will reveal that the Fed is preparing to hike one more time this year, the US Dollar will probably respond by strengthening.

GBP/USD

Yesterday price climbed above 1.3160, partly due to better than expected British Manufacturing numbers. The pair is approaching the 50 EMA but the move lacks strong momentum.

Technical Outlook

The first destination for the pair seems to be the 50 EMA, followed soon after by the resistance at 1.3250. If the 50 EMA holds, we expect to see a drop through 1.3160 and closer to 1.3100 but otherwise, 1.3250 will become the first target, which if surpassed, will open the door for further upside movement. The FOMC Meeting Minutes released today will be a deciding factor for price direction.

Fundamental Outlook

There are no economic releases scheduled for the Pound today so all eyes will be on the US Dollar for the FOMC Minutes release.