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Positive Outlook on Japan’s Economic Growth Forecast Caused BOJ to Maintain its Policy The Bank of Japan adjusted higher its economic forecast on Tuesday. However, the monetary policy remained the same which is already anticipated. The GDP forecast for the year increased by 14% from 1.0% in October for this fiscal year. Its economic forecast was raised by 1.5% from 1.3% for this year and 1.1 percent from 0.9% in the following fiscal year. Alongside, the inflation of 2% is anticipated to increase as well for the fiscal year in 2018 since the medium to long-term inflation expectations has a positive outlook and halts is recent decline. The Labor market is also doing well with rates tightening and the downtrend of the commodity prices is pushed higher by the increase in demand for International commodity prices. The currency yield-curve policy control approved on later September meeting of the central bank is expected to maintain its current stand despite the uncertainty brought by the new U.S. administration as one of their top trading trading partner.
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USD/CAD Fundamental Analysis: January 30, 2017 The USD/CAD pair closed down the week on a much lower note as compared to the previous trading week after the Canadian dollar exhibited strength across the board and the USD weakened in value yet again even though it was able to recover during the latter part of the week. This particular recovery of the US dollar looks like it will be here for the long run, and this is why dollar bulls are putting added confidence to the performance of the US dollar in the next trading sessions. In addition, the Trump administration has already went about making changes and fulfilling its campaign promises, such as the shifts in Obamacare and the Mexican border wall, and the pulling out of US from trading agreements with Canada and other neighboring countries. This has created unrest in the market, and could open the doors for a possible trade war which is very bad news even for the US economy. This has then prompted the USD/CAD pair to drop significantly in value from 1.3450 to 1.3000 points, but was saved by the sudden surge in the USD’s value as the previous week came to a close. The Canadian dollar also received support from the resiliency of oil prices, which managed to stay put in spite of the recent increase in the value of the US dollar. Market players are expecting this uptick in the USD/CAD to continue and could possibly extend up to 1.4000if it manages to stay just above 1.3000 points. The Canadian GDP will be released this week, and governor Poloz from the Bank of Canada will also be releasing a statement this week. On the other hand, US will be releasing a string of important economic data including the NFP, wage earnings, as well as the statement from the FOMC. These are all expected to induce volatility in the market, and traders should either exercise caution or wait for things to settle before trading with this currency pair. -
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NZD/USD Technical Analysis: January 30, 2017 The American dollar was able to sustain a bid tone last Friday. Meanwhile, the markets highly anticipated for the further plans of Trump coupled with the GDP of the country for the fourth quarter. The NZDUSD kept intact in the ascending channel pattern on Friday. The price were pushed by the downward impetus toward its lower limit last 26th of January. Moreover, a recovery lasted overnight showed insignificant results. The European traders solely managed to drive the spot upwards The pair was able to expand its recovery during the NA session. The price continuously sits on top of the moving averages according to the 4-hour chart. The 100 and 50-EMAs moved higher while 200-EMA is positioned in the neutral trend mentioned in the similar chart. Resistance entered 0.7300, support reached the 0.7250 region. The MACD indicator confirmed weak buyer’s position as it decreased steadily. Bullish sentiment was likely to prevail for today. The short-term goal for the pair is 0.7311. -
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GBP/USD Technical Analysis: January 30, 2017 The sterling softened on the back of the demand growth for the greenbacks. The GBPUSD was able to recover few of its losses subsequent to the meeting between Trump and May. The US data showed some pessimism which further hit the pair higher. The British currency loses its value against its U.S peer during the night trades on Thursday. The spot was removed from 1.2600 level and placed in 1.2500 region amid Asian session. The pound extends its losses during EU hours, en route 1.2500. However, the level stalled the seller’s progress and kicked the spot higher. The price resumed its development on top of the moving averages as shown in the 4-hour chart while the 100 and 50-EMAs stirred upwards and the 200-EMA sits in the neutral position. Resistance touched 1.2600, support jump in the 1.2500 mark. The MACD histogram weakened which further slowed down buyer’s position. The RSI escaped from the overvalued territory and came in through the neutral zone. The bullish outlook generally exists in the market while the pair got an opportunity to make recovery in case it surpassed 1.2600. A breakout within the 1.2600 handle would direct to 1.2700. Furthermore, the prevailing selling pressure could impact the spot and pushed below the mark 1.2500. -
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EUR/USD Technical Analysis: January 30, 2017 The European currency slowed down followed by the improvement on the dollar’s stance. The euro were left flat-out due to the absence of the market-moving news in the calendar. The EUR resumed to move down smoothly overnight and break away from the near-term rising channel. The euro had traded mixed as the Asian trades opened and hovered in the tight ranges of 1.0650-1.0690. The EURUSD is confined in the neutral position in the morning EU session and met renewed bids within 1.0700 level. It further rallied around the level, en route 1.0750 prior to the outset of NY hours. According to the 4-hour chart, the price leads the 50-EMA lower and headed northwards together with the 100-EMa. The spot hovered on top of the 100 and 200-EMAs eventually. Resistance is seen at 1.0750, support hit 1.0700. The MACD proceeded to the negative zone and if the histogram stayed in this area, the position of the sellers will improve. The RSI lies in the oversold territory near the neutral ground. A close on top of the 1.0700 mark will produce renewed bullish indicator which is possible to advance towards 1.0750. -
USD Drops, Asia Stocks Slump after Trump’s Immigration Ban Causes Unrest The US dollar inched lower and asian stocks declined after the market suffered repercussions brought about by President Trump’s various implementing policies, including an immigration which has sparked outrage from a number of the world’s most influential leaders as well as some tech giants. Meanwhile, bonds rose in value along with gold prices. The US dollar traded within its lowest levels in over two months and has weakened significantly against all other major currencies. Oil prices also decreased in value for the second consecutive day this week.
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Trump Signed Exec Order for Controversial Pipelines Environmentalists have predicted about the much-protected issue but only few of them presumed it would instantly take place. As US President Donald Trump signed an executive order giving a go-ahead signal for the completion of the controversial Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipeline. Based on reports, these infrastructure programs allow an easier shipping of fossil fuels towards North America. This re-authorization order is included in the promise of Trump during his campaign which is about the lessening of internal procedures in blocking the pipelines.Moreover, the 70-year old politician was lambasted by climate activists together with Native Americans after he approved the memorandum for the pipeline projects. The pipeline revival is the initial opposing move of current American leader against ex-President Obama’s environmental policies. As Obama’s presidency did not pursue this plan due to some environmental-related concerns.
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Singapore Manufacturing Data Rallied on Strong Exports Demand The industrial production of Singapore rose at the quickest rate over five years in December driven by strong demand for electronics export reported by the Electronic Development Board. The Manufacturing data rose 21.3 percent in December 2016 while the output climbed to 6.4%. Even though the country encountered an increase in jobless rate reaching a six-year high in the past quarter, the results exceeded the forecast for two consecutive months from November. Growth in the export-reliant city-state is starting to gain momentum when the country tried to prevent the recession last year since the economy recovered after the decline in the third quarter. The preliminary data of the Gross Domestic Product also rose at the fastest rate over three years in the fourth quarter.
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Slow Economic Growth for South Korea in Fourth Quarter The Bank of Korea confirmed on Wednesday the economic growth of the sovereign state fell back during the fourth quarter of the previous year. Further sharp decline took place in the construction spending and personal consumption expenditure as the political upheaval intensifies. The period got affected by the illegal involvement of President Park Geun-hye regarding the corruption scandal. Park got impeached by parliament of South Korea, pronouncing their judgment in a court proceeding. This political instability triggered fears for the probable “policy paralysis” and caused for the Consumer Confidence Index to slump for the third time up to this month. The growth is approximately 0.4 percent based on Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR), quite from the 0.6 percent result in September and 0.8 percent surge for the month of June. While the construction investment grew less with a seasonally adjusted 1.7 percent from October to December. On the other hand, the private consumption gained 0.2 percent only and remained lesser by 0.5 percent during the September quarter. Moreover, the annual GDP rate increased by 2.3 percent in the last quarter but comparatively lower from 2.6 percent hike in third quarter.
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Bank of Japan Done Adding Stimuli Under Kuroda—Economists Economists are stating that Bank of Japan is already done with adding economic stimulus to the Japanese economy under the term of BoJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda. In addition, economists are also stating that there is a small chance of any adjustments made during the central bank’s policy meeting which is set to end this coming January 31. This is partly due to economic situations overseas becoming more complicated by the minute, especially with the newly-minted Trump administration as well as the hard Brexit process from the UK. The stirring of economic issues abroad has prompted the Bank of Japan to maintain its current policies and wait for these to unravel before finally making a move.
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Brazil’s Central Bank Modification of Reserve Requirements The Central Bank of Brazil plans to revise its reserve mandatory policies aiming to raise the volume of money flow in the economy. In due course, this could lessen the cost of credit for consumers and generate excess resources in the bank and improve the regulation of the monetary policy. Last month, the Mexican Central bank Governor Ilan Goldfajn publicized their goal to cut its medium-term to long-term credit costs for both companies and consumers to boost the economy facing recession. The banks intends to integrate the demand policies for savings and time deposits involving the differences between borrowing rates of banks in loans and funds.
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GBP/USD Technical Analysis: January 25, 2017 Traders have locked in few profits prior to the ruling of the UK Supreme Court regarding the EU exit. The court should make a decision if it is required for a Parliament approval in launching the Article 50. The market structure presented a bullish sentiment on Tuesday. Buyers were unable to regain 1.2500 level and needed to give up the floor to the sellers. A renewed buying interest around the greenbacks had supported the US currency to recover from its recent lows. Sellers were able to lead the price lower amid Asian session, however, failed to move beyond the lower mark 1.2460 before the onset of the EU hours. The GBPUSD keep on sliding through the area of 1.2450 before the opening of the New York session. According to the 4-hour chart, the moving averages are trading mixed. The 200-EMA preserved its bearish signal while 100 and 50-EMAs moved higher as the 50- day MA crossed the 100-EMA upwards. MACD grew less which confirmed growing strength for the sellers. RSI stayed in the overbought area. A break on top of the 1.2500 mark is the least required point in order to establish a bullish resumption. The most probable scenario is that buyers could take the price through the 1.2540 region and took 1.2600. While a close below the level 1.2400 will lessen the prevailing upward pressure but before reaching this level, a buy signal will be implied. -
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NZD/USD Technical Analysis: January 25, 2017 As the Asian session emerged, the bullish momentum appeared to be short-lived yesterday. The price failed to hold its gains and reversed down from the 0.7250 level. Sellers expanded their profits breaking the price through 0.7200 region amid the EU trades. The selling interest was unable to maintain its position upon reaching the region and endured price rejection upwards. The NZD/USD is confined on top of the moving averages based on the 4-hour chart. The 100 and 50-EMA kept its bullish stance while 200-EMA was flat. Resistance touched 0.7250 mark, support entered 0.7200 handle. The MACD tool still presented the same position as buyer’s strength continued to grow. The RSI settled close to the oversold readings, confirming another lower trend. Meanwhile, the 0.7250 barrier is the next bullish target. In case, a return occurred towards 0.7150 there is a probable decline against the 0.7100 support. -
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USD/CAD Fundamental Analysis: January 24, 2017 The USD/CAD pair continues to trade within a tight range and consolidated for the most part of yesterday’s trading sessions. The CAD was recently subject to an increased pressure after the Bank of Canada expressed it plans to implement an interest rate cut in the next few months as a result of the Canadian economy becoming increasingly stagnant after not showing much development in the recent economic readings. This added pressure in the CAD has however helped in offsetting the dollar weakness during the past few days. The Canadian dollar is probably the only currency which the USD has gained in relation during the past few sessions and has continued to maintain its gains over this currency, while other major currencies have increased in value and has left the dollar behind. The US dollar has been in hot water recently, especially since the market is generally uncertain on Trump’s administration policies and how the newly-minted president plans to run the US economy. The market is constantly kept on its toes as Trump continues to act brash in spite of the initial euphoria during the US elections, where the market had hoped that Trump’s election might be generally be good news for businesses around the world. However, the current administration might have to undergo a lot of work before finally regaining the market’s confidence. There are no major news releases from both the Canadian and the US economy, and as such, the USD/CAD pair is expected to experience more consolidation and ranging during today’s session. Since the weakness of both currencies are apparently cancelling each other out, the currency pair is unable to make any significant progress and the bulls might have a hard time pushing the currency pair towards 1.3400 points and higher. -
Bundesbank Posts Two Percent Inflation Rate for Germany Based on the report of Deutsche Bundesbank, inflation is predicted to surge for this month. Earlier in December, the consumer price index rose together with the high energy cost which began 5 years ago. The German inflation marks two percent according to the report of Bundesbank published on Monday. The recent steep increase in the average prices of the oil products caused for the inflation to escalate to two percent for January. However, the European Central Bank targets with an inflation rate below 2% because it is the most suitable percentage in order for the euro economy to further develop. On the previous month, the price level of consumer expenditure grew by 1.7% after three and a half years which resulted for high-priced petroleum products. This also made oil companies including the OPEC to imply for production cuts in order to improve the price of the basic material for oil. On the other hand, analysts predicted for 1.8% inflation in 2021. The German economy continued to improved according to Bundesbank as the country’s industry remained “favorable”. The 2016 GDP expanded to 1.9% after five years and for this year, the bank expects for the same result.
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Investors Cautious on Turkey’s Lira as Central Bank Meeting Nears Lira depreciated on Monday as investors became heedful as their currency weakens before the central bank meeting. The country has been greatly affected by the attempted coup and concerns of the Central Bank of Republic of Turkey credibility. Lira declined by 8 percent this year from double-digit decline since 2015. It closed at 3.7640 against U.S. dollar on Friday and got lower at 3.7682 on Monday despite the strengthening of Turkish currency. Most of the analysts have forecasted for the CBRT to retain its current interest rates or less rate hike even below expectation during the MPC meeting. For now, the central bank relies on liquidity as indicators to help lift the currency value.
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GBP/USD Fundamental Analysis: January 24, 2017 Today’s trading session is expected to be very critical for the GBP/USD pair since UK is now awaiting for the release of the country’s SC ruling with regards to its eurozone membership, as well as the Brexit process, which is set to be released during today’s session. The GBP/USD pair has increased in value over the past 24 hours as part of market anticipation, with the currency pair closing yesterday’s session at over 1.2500 points after months of being unable to go over 1.2500 due to repeated pummeling from bears of the said currency. However, since yesterday was a generally good day for the sterling pound, the market is expecting that this currency pair would be able to reach 1.2700 or even 1.2800 in the short-term outlook for the GBP/USD pair. The UK Supreme Court will be releasing its decision on whether the Article 50 will have to undergo scrutiny from the Parliament or otherwise, since the Article 50 is an essential factor on the carrying out of the Brexit process. The market is generally anticipating that the SC will be approving the Article 50 invocation, and if this does happen, then this will ensure that the whole of the Brexit process will be well-thought of, and this will ensure that equal distribution of ideas instead of the power becoming limited to select people in the government. This is expected to drive up the value of the GBP, but then there are also some risks that the Parliament approval might cause delays in the Brexit process since all views and ideas must be taken into consideration as part of the process. There are no major news releases from the UK except for the SC ruling for the Brexit process, as well as from the US. -
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EUR/USD Fundamental Analysis: January 23, 2017 The EUR/USD increased for the past few days following the sluggish stance of the greenbacks. The single European dollar benefited from the position of the greens as it climbs to 1.0700 and further extended its gains. The USD weakened with no definite reason as others deemed for the general correction while some claimed it’s all because of the skepticism for Trump’s administration. However, the American currency is clearly at a disadvantage point against the euro. The EUR is relatively buoyant for the previous week, much more when its U.S peer manifested some strength. The euro continued to bounce back from a limited correction and eventually broke the 1.0700 level, en route 1.0840 region. There are some issues that the weakness are caused by the speech of Trump coupled with the curtailment for the rest of Obamacare. Moreover, there exist a general risk about the US President’s team and their plans and these uncertainties weighed on the USD. As the last week of January enters, the economic news is lessened while the upcoming is a beginning for the USD towards an unidentified state which brings higher volatility. The US and Euroregion do not have major reports to be released for today, what we expect is the continuous fall of the greens. -
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USD/JPY Technical Analysis: January 23, 2017 Subsequent to the speech made by Janet Yellen, the US dollar abated. But the greens reversed few of its losses on Friday on the back of the inauguration speech of Donald Trump. The greenbacks attempted to reach 115.00 barrier amid Asian hours. The bulls pushed the level prior to the onset of the EU trading. The price was unable to maintain its upward impetus and turn back through 115.00 eventually. The 4-hour chart indicates that the price rebounded to the 50-EMA during the Asian session and it further moved between the 50 and 100-EMAs in the Euro hours. The 100 and 50-EMAs employ a downward trend while 200-EMA was confined in the flat lining. Resistance touched the 116.00 level, support hit 115.00 area. The MACD histogram arrived in the positive zone and if it hovered on its position, the buyers will strengthened. RSI stayed around the overvalued territory. The general outlook for the pair remained to be bullish as it rack up through the resistance region 116.00. The USD/JPY could fail and return to the downside in case the 115.00 handle were unable to support the bullish investors. -
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USD/ CAD Technical Analysis: January 23, 2017 The USD/CAD pair traded with a bullish tone on Friday. The uptrend reached the 1.3330 level in the beginning of the trading session. Later that day, the buyers were able to surpass the level as it persists to move higher in the mid-European trading session. Yet, it was not able to reach the 1.3400 level as the price withdraw back to 1.3330 losing its momentum during the New York trading session. The Resistance level is seen at 1.3400 while the support level comes in at 1.3330 level. The Moving Averages broke in the upper channel and the price managed to linger higher for the day as the 20-EMA moves upward. On the other hand, the 100-EMA is moving lower while the 200-EMA moves in a neutral chart. Overall, the MACD histogram implies the buyers leading the market. Moving with it, the RSI was set within the overvalued readings where a new high is still possible. Both the Retail sales and Consumer Price Index Reports did not meet the expectations of investors. Nevertheless, this has minimal effect to the currency but it is still under pressure despite the strong greenback. The pair maintained its upward direction from 1.3018 level following the consolidation state of the uptrend at 1.3387 level. A close higher than the 1.3330 level may set it in motion to move towards 1.3400 level and if the pair strongly sets at 1.3400, this indicates the continues uptrend. However, if the market fails to break higher than the 1.3400 level, this would mean a negative outlook to the market. Overall, the price trend remains bullish ranging from 1.3240 level to 1.3387 level until the next days to come but if the sellers dominate the market, this could move the price towards the 1.3190 mark instead. If the market is able to maintain the current support level at 1.3240 level, the market could anticipate a continuous uptrend with the next target at 1.3500 level. -
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Positive Year for NZ’s Manufacturing Sector The assessment for the Business PMI of New Zealand remained unchanged in January which is 54.5. An index of more than 50 would denote a business expansion while a figure below 50 indicates a contracting economy. The PMI provided an advanced outlook pertaining to the economic activities of NZ manufacturing sector. The positive PMI of the country is caused by the increase in construction, specifically in Auckland which is the region’s major financial centre. The architectural volume is predicted to surge in the near-term since the increase in population coupled with high demand continuously support the sector’s actions. The total production cost of NZ’s gross domestic product (GDP) is close to 12%. This industry positively contributed to the economic growth of Q3 including business services, construction, household consumption and transport. The economy beef up by 1.1% from the month of July until September, based on the report of Wellington’s statistics bureau the previous month.
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USD/CAD Fundamental Analysis: January 19, 2017 The USD/CAD pair was previously situated in a very critical support region and has reverted in the region just below 1.3000 points. The Bank of Canada has already released its statement regarding the central bank’s rates, and the bank also held a press conference later in the day. The pair’s strong bounce was seen as the US dollar and the Canadian dollar went in highly opposite directions during the previous trading session. The USD had already regained its lost strength and has exhibited positive activity across the board after Yellen announced that the Fed could possibly go for more rate hikes in the future if the economic data from the US continues to be positive. On the other hand, the Bank of Canada announced that it will be making no changes on its current interest rates. However, the succeeding press conference from BoC’s Poloz has made it clear to investors that the Canadian economy has not shown any progress and has instead stayed in the same place. Moreover, Poloze expressed his sentiments regarding a possible trade war under the Trump administration, and this has adversely affected the CAD and has caused the USD/CAD pair to revert back from the 1.3000 trading range and was able to shot up through 1.3100 and even through 1.3200 where it currently sits above as of present time. Market players are expecting that the USD/CAD pair might be in for a strong uptrend and could possibly reach 1.4000 points. For today’s trading session, Canada will be releasing its Manufacturing Sales data, while US will be releasing its oil inventory data as well as the Unemployment claims data. These are expected to induce volatility in the pair. However, it is highly likely that the USD/CAD pair will be in for an uptrend in the long run.