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Euro & Pound: Are We Finally Seeing The Long Overdue Correction?

Dear Traders,

Trading has been quiet with the dollar-trade losing its attraction. Fed Chair Janet Yellen did not comment on monetary policy when she spoke at a conference in Washington yesterday and market participants are skeptical about whether President Trump’s pro-growth policies will pass through Congress when Republicans did not even agree on a health-care bill.

U.S. Durable Goods Orders are scheduled for release today at 12:30 UTC but given the uncertain situation in the greenback, we doubt that we will see larger market movements today.

Gains in the EUR/USD were capped at 1.08 and given the fact that the euro was unable to overcome the 1.0820-boundary significantly, we expect further losses towards 1.0730/10. Euro bears should however wait for a renewed break below 1.07, which could send the currency pair tumbling towards 1.0620. On the upside we will focus on a break above 1.0805 which could lead to a subsequent test of the euro’s resistance level at 1.0850.

From the Eurozone we have the Manufacturing PMI reports scheduled for release at 8:30 and 9:00 UTC, but these reports could be of minor importance.

The pound sterling was on a roller-coaster ride after U.K. economic data came in better than expected. The GBP/USD surged from a low at 1.2463 to a high of 1.2531 but sterling bulls were unable to hold onto that high level. A correction was in any case long overdue and so we saw the pound falling back below 1.25. We will now focus on the 1.2430-level. A break below that short-term support could send the pound lower towards 1.2390 and 1.2340. On the topside, a short-term resistance is now seen at 1.25.

We wish you good trades for today and a beautiful weekend.

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Risk-Aversion Dominates The Market Ahead Of Major Risk Events

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The U.S. dollar received less attention as investors turned risk-averse in the light of the latest twist in the U.S. election, causing uncertainty about the outcome of the looming vote. The euro still remained within a narrow trading range and none of our entries was triggered Monday. In order to expect an increase in momentum we now wait for an upside break above 1.0980 or, on the other side, a downside break below 1.0935.

Unlike the non-moving euro, the British pound rose to a high of 1.2249 as Bank of England Governor Mark Carney announced that he will remain in the role until 2019. Carney’s decision to stay at the BoE was seen as a positive for the U.K. even though the pound remains vulnerable to further losses in the medium term. The GBP/USD trades sideways between 1.2275 and 1.21 ans as long as there is no breakout of this range we will have to wait.

The U.K. PMI Manufacturing is scheduled for release at 9:30 UTC but this report is unlikely to have a dramatic impact on the pound.

More important will be the ISM Manufacturing index, due for release at 14:00 UTC which should affect the performance of the U.S. dollar provided that the report surprises to the upside.

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Brexit Polls Dominate The Market

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At present, nothing affects the market more than any new Brexit polls and the associated risks and fears determine the price action in both major currency pairs. While any incoming economic data, whether it is good or bad, is currently taking a back seat, the market seems to be only focussed on the recent U.K. referendum polls. Only yesterday, we learned how sensitive market participants are to shifts in opinion polls, whereby an online poll put the Brexit camp ahead, in contrast to a previous poll showing a lead for the ‘Remain’ camp. As stated in yesterday’s analysis, traders should expect more volatility in the run-up to the U.K. vote which is why both currency pairs remain vulnerable to wild swings.

The euro dropped on Brexit risks, but remained confined to a narrow trading range between 1.1173 and 1.1122 on Tuesday. The performance of the EUR/USD was therefore muted and unfortunately did not provide any sustained profit for day traders. However, the recent downward channel is still intact with a current resistance line at 1.1163 and on the other hand, a support line at 1.1073. The German Manufacturing PMI is scheduled for release at 7:55 UTC but we do not expect this report to have a major impact on the euro.

The British pound fell sharply as two ICM opinion polls showed the Brexit camp ahead. Short-trader’s efforts thus paid off and we were able to pocket a nice profit on the last trading day of May. Given that bearish momentum, we will now focus on a break below the recent support at 1.4442 in order to sell the pound towards 1.4405 in a first step. If sterling drops significantly below 1.4385 we see a next support at 1.4340. A current resistance is seen at 1.4522. The U.K. Manufacturing PMI is due at 8:30 UTC and economists forecast an uptick in May. Whatever the case, Brexit concerns will continue to determine the performance in the pound.

From the U.S. the most important piece of economic data will be the ISM Manufacturing Index, scheduled for release at 14:00 UTC. Any unexpected outcomes should affect the dollar accordingly.

Last but not least, the Federal Reserve releases its Beige Book at 18:00 UTC.

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EUR/USD To Remain Under Pressure- Focus On 1.08

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Those who traded the British pound Monday had to have patience as the cable provided only later some gains towards the 1.3950-barrier. After a false bearish break-out below 1.3840, GBP recovered its losses and is currently facing a next resistance at 1.3950. Once it breaks above 1.3965, we might see a renewed test of 1.40/1.4020.

The most important U.K. data will be Manufacturing PMI scheduled for release at 9:30 GMT and if data surprises to the downside, we expect sterling to fall back below 1.39. A lower target could be at 1.3820.

The euro traded lower against the U.S. dollar on speculation the European Central Bank will add further stimulus at the ECB’s next meeting on March 10. Euro-area inflation turned negative in February putting pressure on the central bank to consider further easing. Within the next few days we expect the euro to trend lower against the greenback. For the time being, we focus on the 1.08-mark, which could act as a current support for the EUR/USD. Bearish momentum could accelerate with a break below 1.0770.

Traders should keep an eye on important economic data such as the German Unemployment report, due at 8:55 GMT and from the U.S. the ISM Manufacturing index, scheduled for release at 15:00 GMT.

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Dollar Strength Ahead of NFP-Report

Dear Traders,

We welcome you to the trading month of October.

The euro declined against the greenback after consumer prices in the Eurozone turned negative for the first time in six months. The drop in the region’s inflation rate fuel arguments that the European Central Bank could step-up monetary stimulus.

Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar received support from a stronger than anticipated ADP employment report. The improving outlook for the labor market is among the Federal Reserves’s reasons to raise interest rates.

The pound sterling took a brief look above 1.5210 but was not able to maintain that level and headed for a test of 1.5110. As anticipated in yesterday’s analysis, the level around 1.5110 – 1.5090 may lend a support for the currency pair. We will wait and see.

Sterling traders should keep an eye on the U.K. PMI Manufacturing report, scheduled for release at 8:30 GMT. If data surprises to the upside, GBP could gain ground.

Furthermore, we will watch the release of the U.S. ISM Manufacturing index, due at 14:00 GMT.

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