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Greenback Strengthens

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We were able to pocket some profit on our last trading days before the summer trading break.

Volatility picked up and the U.S. dollar strengthened. What happened at the ECB yesterday?

The central bank raised rates as expected. At the following press conference, ECB President Lagarde remained non-committal when asked about the possibility of a hike in September. This was seen as a dovish sign given Lagarde had been rather hawkish previously when pressed on future rate hikes. The euro consequently dropped below 1.1020 towards 1.0950 – the current support area. If 1.0930 remains unbreeched we may see some bullish movement.

Later today at 13:30 UTC we will have the PCE index scheduled for release which could have an impact on the U.S. dollar.

We will save our monthly profits today.

Have a good weekend!

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Traders Brace For Higher Volatility This Week

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After several days of muted trading conditions, volatility is likely to increase this week, with major central bank decision on tab.

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise interest rates by 25bp on Wednesday. Traders’ focus will be on the forward guidance. If the Fed signals a further hawkish bias, the U.S. dollar will receive a boost.

On Thursday, the European Central Bank is also expected to deliver a quarter-point hike but unlike the U.S. dollar, the euro could be at risk of a sharp drop. Given the deterioration of growth in the eurozone, ECB policy makers may sound less committed about further tightening.

Last but not least, traders will assess the June PCE data on Friday. A higher reading would argue in favor of additional Fed tightening, and thus, benefit the greenback.

 

Summer doldrums: We advise traders not invest too much or doing a trading break since volatility typically remains at very muted levels during the summer months of July and August. When volatility is low, there is more to lose than to gain.

 

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PCE Index In Focus

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Signal Trading Performance in June 2023

EUR/USD +47
GBP/USD +188
DAX® +247

Traders will watch the U.S. PCE Price Index scheduled for release at 12:30 UTC today. A upside surprise will strengthen the U.S. dollar.

We will not reinvest our monthly profits today and wish everyone a wonderful weekend.

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Our trading ideas for today 30/6/23:

EUR/USD

Long @ 1.0880

Short @ 1.0835

GBP/USD

Long @ 1.2640

Short @ 1.2590

DAX® (GER40)

Long @ 16020

Short @ 15920

 

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EUR/USD And GBP/USD: Uptrend Could Be Losing Steam

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Prices of the U.S. dollar’s counterparts continue trading upward, and when we look particularly at the EUR/USD we see that the pair broke in the direction anticipated by an inverted Head and Shoulders chart formation. Thus, the euro was pushed to the 1.09 resistance handle. The euro’s recent uptrend has largely been driven by the dollar sell-off and the European Central Bank’s hawkish stance to fight inflation by further interest rate hikes. The ECB is expected to raise rates by 50bps at its next rate decision in February. The Federal Reserve on the other hand is widely expected to slow its rate hike path, pointing toward a less hawkish approach. Markets await a 25bps rate hike at the Fed’s meeting next Wednesday.

EUR/USD: Bulls may try to push the pair up to 1.10 but considering the fact that the euro is close to overbought levels, the next leg up might be limited to 1.0970, for now. Bears will watch out for price breaks below 1.0830 and 1.0730 in order to sell the euro.

GBP/USD: The pound tested the 1.2450-area but since economic prospects in the U.K. are not looking too good, we doubt that there is far more upside potential. We expect the pair to fall back towards 1.23 – 1.2250.

From a fundamental backdrop, traders will watch Friday’s U.S. PCE deflator that could generate some volatility.

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Holiday Conditions Ahead

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Welcome to this new trading week which will be our last one for this year.

Let’s shortly resume what has happened last week? The Federal Reserve raised rates by 50bp and stressed that more work needs to be done on fighting inflation despite a softer November U.S. inflation report. The European Central Bank surprised markets with a more aggressive hawkish tone. The DAX fell about 3.3 percent and below 14000 while the euro has held solid above 1.05. A cautiously stronger dollar led to a correction in the cable while the support around 1.21 remains intact.

Typically, the final two weeks of the year see a significant drop off in liquidity. However, thin liquidity can also transmit unexpected volatility but often without a clear direction. Traders do therefore better to be prepared for sideways and maybe choppy swings, rather than for trending markets. We for our part, will not reinvest much of our December gains and will start the Christmas holidays contemplatively.

The last interesting piece of economic data will be Friday’s PCE index.

Our trading ideas for today 19/12/22:

EUR/USD

Long @ 1.0640

Short @ 1.0580

GBP/USD

Long @ 1.2215

Short @ 1.2175

DAX® (GER40)

Long @ 13960

Short @ 13890

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Return Of Risk Aversion Or Bull Rally?

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Welcome to a new trading week. Liquidity will return this week to the markets with traders eyeing the Federal Reserve’s favorite inflation index, the PCE deflator scheduled for release on Thursday and the ever-popular U.S. Nonfarm payrolls due on Friday.

Apart of the fundamental backdrop, the threat of rising social instability in China could prompt investors to shift toward safe haven assets such as the U.S. dollar. However, if current protests encourage China to accelerate its exit from Covid-Zero, it could be positive for markets over the medium-term.

EUR/USD: We will focus on a trading range between 1.0450 and 1.03. Above 1.0460 the next higher target is seen at 1.0590. Below 1.0290 however, we will pencil in a lower target at 1.0170.

GBP/USD: Given the prevailing short-term uptrend, we keep tabs on a higher target at 1.2250 that is considered the current resistance zone. However, the cable is due for a correction, which is why the 1.17-support will be of importance. A fall below 1.1650 could prompt bears to test the 1.1450-area.

By the way, for all interested German-speaking readers who want to learn more about the application of our strategies and generate profitable signals themselves on a daily basis, we recommend our latest strategy article in the Traders’ December issue. Available from November 26th at newsstands or online.

 

Our trading ideas for today 28/11/22:

EUR/USD

Long @ 1.0390

Short @ 1.0340

GBP/USD

Long @ 1.2090

Short @ 1.2060*

DAX® (GER40)

Long @ 14530

Short @ 14430

Settings for all trades today: Entries from 8:00 am UTC, SL 25, TP 40

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DAX: Bullish Breakout In The Making?

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Today is our last trading day for the time being. Meanwhile, we look back at the month of July, which was characterized by losses and consolidations. While the EUR/USD traded quite well, we had to record losses with the DAX. But even such months are part of trading, albeit painful.

The U.S. PCE Index at 12:30 UTC could be of importance today in terms of movements in the U.S. dollar.

DAX

It sees as if bulls are working on a bullish breakout above 13500. If this happens, we may see a run for 14000. On the downside, the 13000-mark remains of major importance.

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Range-Bound Market

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Both EUR/USD and GBP/USD have been in range trading mode in recent days. Thus, profitable breakouts were lacking. However, the muted price action could extend into this new week unless we see price breakouts above or below the following crucial price levels which could ignite fresh momentum.

EUR/USD: Bullish: Above 1.0610, we pencil in a next target at 1.0640. Above 1.0660, the next target is at 1.0760. Bearish: Below 1.0480, we focus on a dip towards 1.04. Below 1.0380, next targets are at 1.0350 and 1.02.

GBP/USD: Bullish: Above 1.2325 we anticipate a test of 1.24. Above 1.2430, our focus shifts to 1.26. Bearish: Below 1.2140, next lower targets are seen at 1.20 and 1.1920.

What is in store for the week ahead? The focus will be on the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, the PCE index due for release on Thursday. Furthermore, we have speeches from various central bank heads due on Wednesday.

Have a good start to the new week!

 

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Profitable Week So Far

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Also Wednesday has been a profitable trading day since we were able to book two times a small profit with our buy order at 1.1135 in the EUR/USD and a bigger profit of 100 points with a second sell attempt in the DAX at 14710.

The EUR/USD heads for 1.12 amid the U.S. dollar’s retreat. We expect a higher resistance to come in at around 1.1220 from where we may see a correction. A higher support is now seen at 1.10.

GBP/USD: Above 1.3210, we may see a test of 1.3250. Further above 1.3270, a next target could be at 1.3350. A crucial support is however seen at 1.30.

Today we will keep tabs on the PCE price index at 12:30 UTC. A higher reading could help the struggling U.S. dollar.

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EUR/USD

Long @ 1.1175

Short @ 1.1130

GBP/USD

Long @ 1.3160

Short @ 1.3125

DAX® (GER30)

Long @ 14670 Trade has hit profit target

Short @ 14620*

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Further U.S. Dollar Strength Ahead?

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The euro consolidated within a 50-pip-range against the U.S. dollar Tuesday and it seems as if the dollar is only taking a breather before we see the greenback resuming its rally and thus seeing more bearish momentum in the EUR/USD. As long as the pair remains trading below 1.13, the chances are in favor of the bears with a next lower target seen at 1.1150.

The GBP/USD trended lower as prospects for a Bank of England December rate hike started to fade. Below 1.3340, the next target is at 1.33.

Today, traders await key U.S. data such as the PCE index due at 15:00 UTC as well as the latest Federal Reserve minutes at 19:00 UTC. If the PCE index surprises to the upside, the dollar could further strengthen with traders speculating on a tighter Fed monetary policy path.

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Try out our new signals for cryptocurrencies:

ETH/USD

Long @ 4310

Short @ 4240

 

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