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After Hawkish Fed Focus Shifts To BoE

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As expected, the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged at 5.25%-5.5% and left the door open for one more rate hike before the end of the year. The Summary of Economic Projections showed 50bp fewer rate cuts in 2024 than previously indicated. The Fed sees just two rate cuts next year which would put the funds rate around 5.1 percent.

The U.S. dollar rose in the aftermath of the Fed’s hawkish rhetoric and pushed both euro and pound sterling lower in turn.

This morning we see GBP/USD trading around 1.23. Below 1.2270 we expect further losses.

The focus today shifts to the Bank of England rate decision (due 13:00 UTC) while the BoE could go either way. Previous expectations were firmly in favor of another 25bp rate hike today but yesterday’s U.K. Consumer Price Index showed softening inflationary pressures which is why market pricing significantly shifts towards a rate pause now. However, according to a statement from UK Chancellor Hunt saying that “Inflation is still too high” and “It’s all the more important to stick to our plan to halve inflation”. In other words, a BoE 25bp rate hike is still well in the cards.

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GBP/USD

Long @ 1.2380

Short @ 1.2290

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Euro: The Longest Losing Streak Since 1997

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The euro confirmed a 9th consecutive weekly loss, the longest losing streak since 1997.

The common currency dropped like a stone towards 1.0630 after the European Central Bank raised interest rates last Thursday but there were signs that rates had peaked. Recession risk and worsening sentiment indicators in Germany fuel arguments against further hikes.

Looking at the weekly chart we see, that despite the euro’s steep fall, it remains still above the crucial support area around 1.05. Given the recent bearish strength we could imagine that the pair tests the 1.06-level before a pullback towards 1.08 is in the cards. However, the U.S. dollar will play a major role this week, so traders will likely wait for the Fed decision before deciding which way to go.

EUR/USD

This week is again loaded with event risk, including multiple central bank decisions. We will focus on the Federal Reserve rate decision Wednesday and while the Fed is widely expected to leave rates unchanged this month, traders access the prospects of a further hike by the end of this year.

The Bank of England is expected to deliver a 25bp rate hike on Thursday. In case of a dovish hike or more precisely, if the BoE give a hint that rates are near their peak, the pound sterling will fall.

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U.S. Dollar Strengthen On Higher Treasury Yields

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The U.S. dollar traded higher on firm treasury yields despite U.S. debt ceiling talks that appeared to have stalled on Tuesday. If the congress fails to reach an agreement to lift the country’s borrowing capacity, volatility could increase dramatically. Furthermore, the U.S. dollar’s safe haven status may come under questioning in case of a possible U.S. default.

The euro fell back towards 1.0760 on the back of the greenback’s recovery while sterling slid below 1.24.

EUR/USD: Below 1.0740, a next target is at 1.07. On the upside, a current resistance is seen at 1.0870.

As expected, also the DAX corrected recent gains and fell towards the crucial 16000-handle. We expect the recent support area to range from 16000 to 15950 where bulls may take the opportunity to jump back in.

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Focus This Week On U.S. CPI And BoE

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Last week was characterized by an U.S. dollar decline on optimism that the Federal Reserve is near the end of its tightening cycle. On Wednesday, U.S. CPI data for April will show whether inflation has eased according the forecast to 5.5 percent in April from 5.6 percent in March, backing the hawkish market assumption.

Friday’s strong U.S. jobs report triggered a scaling back in Fed rate cut speculation for July, down to 36 percent from a 60 percent chance for a rate cut before the data. If CPI comes in higher, the dollar might regain some strength as the market has to reassess its rate cut speculation.

On Thursday, the Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates by another 25bp. With U.K. inflation still high at 10.1 percent, the BoE is likely to remain hawkish.

GBP/USD

The cable has hit the next higher target at 1.2650 while remaining within its recent uptrend channel. If the pair now breaks above 1.2675, we could see an extension towards 1.2720 but caution is advised. The pair entered overbought territory and is due for a correction. A support is seen at around 1.25.

Waiting for breakouts in the EUR/USD and DAX…

EUR/USD: A sustained break above 1.11 or below 1.09 is needed to revive momentum after days of consolidated movement.

In the DAX we still wait for a sustained break above 16000 which could lead to a run for 16300. On the downside, a recent support area remains intact between 15700 and 15600.

 

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EUR/USD And GBP/USD: Further Losses Ahead?

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Welcome to a new trading week.

Last week ended with a trend reversal in many currency pairs as market participants rushed to reprice the U.S. dollar’s low price level following the big nonfarm payrolls number. The NFP report last Friday came in as a big surprise with 517k new jobs last month. This rosy labor market data forced the market to curb its push against the Federal Reserve’s credibility, pushing the greenback higher.

The dust settled after last week’s high impact data releases and given the quiet economic outlook this week, we may see some follow through of the fresh trends.

EUR/USD – Entering the support area

After the euro has tested the upper ascending trendline at 1.1030, euro bulls were not able to hold that high level and fell victim to a fresh round of dollar strength. It will now be interesting whether the support area between 1.08 and 1.07 holds. From here we may see another bullish attempt to push to the euro back towards 1.09. However, given the reversal’s strength we prepare for further losses and keep tabs on a potential break below 1.07.

GBP/USD – Double-top pattern following the price cap at 1.2450?

For the double-top pattern to be played out we would need to see a significant break below 1.1840 and further 1.1750. A lower target could then be at around 1.15.

 

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DAX Tests 15200, Pound Sterling Above 1.23

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After several lossmaking fakeouts this week the DAX finally broke above 15200 and is currently testing that level on its hold as a higher support. If the price area between 15150 and 15200 holds, we may see a further leg up towards 15500. On the other side, a significant breakout below 15000 would change the sentiment in favor of the bears.

The best performer yesterday was the British pound which erased previous losses and climbed up to 1.23. Above 1.22, a next higher target is seen at 1.2450.

DAX® (GER40)

Long @ 15230

Short @ 15130

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Loss-Making DAX

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The British pound dropped towards 1.2170 against the greenback and we were able to pocket some profits with two sell orders yesterday. Our short entry in the DAX, however, proved unprofitable which is why we had to record two losing trades. We will now keep an eye on breakouts below 15080 or above 15160.

Let’s see what today has in store in terms of profitable trades.

Our trading ideas for today 17/1/23:

EUR/USD

Long @ 1.0840

Short @ 1.0785

GBP/USD

Long @ 1.2215

Short @ 1.2165

DAX® (GER40)

Long @ 15160

Short @ 15080

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GBP/USD: Upcoming Bearish Breakout?

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The GBP/USD is possibly formatting a head-shoulders-pattern with the neckline ranging from 1.21 to 1.2080. The ‘first shoulder’-high was at 1.2345, so if sterling bulls are unable to climb back above 1.2350 in an attempt to break above 1.2450 and 1.25, chances increase significantly in favor of the bears. A break below 1.2080 and further 1.2020 could open the door for a fall towards 1.1750.

Let’s wait and see.

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Have Markets Over-Reacted To Last Week’s Inflation Data?

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Welcome to a new trading week. Risk appetite improved around the world after signs of cooling in U.S. inflation and the prospects of a dovish tilt by the Federal Reserve. The U.S. dollar weakened against other counterparts. However, markets may have over exaggerated last week’s inflation print since a few declines in inflation does not mean that inflation pressure is finally over and that the Fed is shifting from hawkish to dovish. The market’s risk appetite could thus be premature with limited upside in both EUR/USD and GBP/USD.

For the British pound, the U.K. will release inflation data on Wednesday.

GBP/USD

The shift in global risk sentiment and the large dollar sell-off benefitted the pound and sent sterling soaring, lifting it above 1.16 and further to the 1.17-1.19 resistance zone. Sterling bulls should however be careful. U.K. employment and inflation data are on tab this week, leaving the pound vulnerable.

From a technical perspective, the pair is overbought with the current resistance zone ranging from 1.17 to 1.19. We expect any further gains to be limited to a maximum of $ 1.1940. The most likely scenario in our opinion is a correction towards 1.15/1.1450.

EUR/USD

Speculation for a smaller Fed rate hike in December could keep the pair afloat over the coming weeks. However, the pair is overbought, making it vulnerable for a correction toward the parity level. A bullish breakout above 1.0370 on the other side could see a bullish extension towards 1.06.

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Bullish Breakout

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The British pound experienced a bullish breakout despite the Bank of England which disappointed with a 25bp rate hike move. U.K. inflation is expected to hit as high as 11% later this year. The BoE however signaled that it is prepared to unleash larger moves if needed. Trading the cable was messy yesterday, with an initial bearish move towards 1.2040 that quickly reversed and now the pair is trading above 1.23. In other words, we weren’t able to catch the big gain we were looking for.

GBP/USD tested the 1.24-resistance from where it bounced off. If the pair holds above 1.2250/1.22, sterling bulls may try to push for a test of 1.25. Below 1.2140 however, we expect the pair to head south with lower targets seen at 1.1950 and 1.19.

The EUR/USD rose on more hawkish ECB expectations and tested the 1.06-level. As long as the 1.0350-support holds, gains could be extended towards 1.07 and 1.08.

Have a good weekend.

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