OctaFX_Farid Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 US Treasury Secretary: Pace of US economic recovery too slow FXStreet (Barcelona) - In a speech delivered before the New York Economic Club US Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said that the US economy was improving but that the pace of economic growth was still unsatisfactory and that unemployment remained excessively elevated. "The ultimate test for all of us will be how inclusive tomorrow’s economy becomes and how widely our economic gains flow," he said. "The crisis we face today is the need to make sure the economy is expanding fast enough to support a growing middle class." Lew urged employers to give long-term unemployed a fair chance. Furthermore, he stressed the need for an increase in infrastructure spending and for an overhaul of the tax code. OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 11, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 United States EIA Crude Oil Stocks change came in at -2.596M below forecasts (-1.3M) in June 6 Read more in Forex News OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 11, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 EUR/USD unable to attract buyers limited below 1.3570/80 price zone - FXStreet FXStreet (Barcelona) - FXStreet Chief Analyst Valeria Bednarik EUR/USD remarks that EUR/USD bounced some after posting a daily low of 1.3521, still unable to attract buyers limited below 1.3570/80 price zone, former lows and immediate resistance. Key quotes “The hourly chart shows price above its 20 SMA but indicators turning flat around their midlines, loosing early upward momentum.” “In the 4 hours chart indicators aim slightly higher from oversold levels, supporting current upward corrective movement, albeit 20 SMA maintains a strong bearish slope, offering dynamic resistance also around 1.3580.” “With no much news to move the pair, market players are keeping their eyes on yields differentials and stocks, the first shrinking the second falling.” OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 11, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 GBP/USD rally stalls a few pips below 1.6800 - FXStreet FXStreet (Barcelona) - As FXStreet Chief Analyst Valeria Bednarik observes, the GBP/USD rally stalled a few pips below the 1.6800 figure after better than expected UK employment reading gave Pound a lift across the board. Key quotes “The hourly chart shows the strong upward momentum prevails as per indicators heading north above their midlines, and price steady above a mild bullish 20 SMA currently around 1.6750.” “In the 4 hours chart price was unable to extend beyond its moving averages 20 SMA and 200 EMA, both converging in the 1.6790 price zone while indicators lost upward strength around their midlines. ” “Critical resistance stands around 1.6820, yesterday’s high and the daily descendant trend line coming from this year high. Only above this level the pair will be able to extend its rally, looking then for a test of 1.6860 price zone.” OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 11, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 AUD/USD fails to hold above 0.9400 FXStreet (Córdoba) - The AUD/USD made an appearance above 0.9400 at the beginning of the American session but failed to sustain gains for long and pulled back slightly. The AUD/USD briefly rose above the 0.9400 mark and scored a fresh 1-month peak of 0.9405 before sliding back to the 0.9385 zone, where it holds onto a 0.14% gain on the day. The AUD/USD has risen 6 out of the 8 trading days of June, printing higher highs on daily basis, helped by carry trades flows. AUD/USD technical perspective Valeria Bednarik, chief analyst at FXStreet notes that short-term technical indicators are losing their bullish strength, but she notes that “only below 0.9360 the pair will come under some selling pressure, while steady gains above 0.9400 are required to confirm an advance up to 0.9460 this year high”. Bednarik locates next resistance levels at 0.9390, 0.9430 and 0.9460, while supports are seen at 0.9360 0.9325 0.9290. OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 11, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 India Industrial Output rose from previous -0.5% to 3.4% in April Read more in Forex News OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 12, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 United States Business Inventories above expectations (0.4%) in April: Actual (0.6%) Read more in Forex News OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 12, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 United States EIA Natural Gas Storage change below expectations (111B) in June 6: Actual (107B) Read more in Forex News OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 12, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 12, 2014 Author Share Posted June 12, 2014 USD/JPY stuck around 102.00 - FXStreet FXStreet (Barcelona) - FXStreet Chief Analyst Valeria Bednarik notes that USD/JPY remains stuck around the 102.00 level, having been unable to move anywhere far over the last 24 hours. Key quotes “The hourly chart shows 100 SMA crossing to the downside 200 one both above current price, while indicators head lower in neutral territory.” “In the 4 hours chart a mild bearish tone prevails, albeit showing no directional strength, as indicators stand flat in negative territory.” “Break below 101.70 is now required to confirm a leg lower, eyeing the 101.20/30 price zone.” OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 12, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 United Kingdom CB Leading Economic Index increased to 0.5% in April from previous 0.3% Read more in Forex News OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 13, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 United States Producer Price Index ex Food & Energy (YoY) came in at 2%, below expectations (2.3%) in May Read more in Forex News OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 13, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Poland M3 Money Supply (YoY) fell from previous 5.4% to 5.3% in May Read more in Forex News OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 13, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Policy rate cut limits MXN appreciation potential - UBS FXStreet (Córdoba) - The UBS analyst team observes that the recent policy rate cut by the Mexican Central Bank limits the appreciation potential of the Mexican peso (MXN). Key Quotes "The recent policy rate cut by the Mexican central bank limits the appreciation potential of the Mexican peso, in our view". "Meanwhile, faster growth and inflows from foreign direct investments, triggered by the implementation of recently approved reforms, are expected to remain supportive factors". "Still, we trim our benign view on the Mexican peso somewhat and therefore revise our three, six and 12-month forecasts to 12.9, 12.9 and 12.7, respectively, from 12.7, 12.7 and 12.5 previously". OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 13, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Session recap: consolidation mode at end of a dramatic week for GBP FXStreet (Guatemala) - Markets were somewhat in consolidation mode at the end of the week and the session has been somewhat sleepy, with World Cup distractions no doubt! We prepare now for the week ahead and the FOMC, focusing o the yield differentials, but meanwhile: EUR/USD remained pretty steady after slipping to the lows of 1.3520 in sleepy markets bar some of the short covering up to 1.3540. Markets attention will likely revert back to the interest yields ahead of the FOMC next week although today’s upset for the EZ from Italy in respect of short falls in bank capital is a reminder of the euro crisis in the background. USD/JPY was a non-event and very quiet post yesterday’s gains. GBP/USD was in consolidation mode after the bulls took the pair higher on Carney’s hawkish speech yesterday which gave the sense that a rate hike is coming sooner than we had been expecting. 1.7000 is a number that the bulls see as a relatively easy task ahead as move into next week while the range today has been between a cool 30 pips around the middle of the handle. Key Events: US producer price fall University of Michigan consumer sentiment disappointed Canadian manufacturing sales were weaker than expected Meanwhile, Spain lost 5-1 to the Netherlands – just saying! Have a good weekend. OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 14, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 United States Total Net TIC Flows up to $136.8B in April from previous $-122.3B Read more in Forex News OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 16, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 United States Industrial Production (MoM) registered at 0.6% above expectations (0.5%) in May Read more in Forex News OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 16, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 USD/JPY uninspired by US data FXStreet (Córdoba) - The USD/JPY edged a tad higher but remained down on the day after data showed US industrial production grew slightly above expectations in May. US industrial production rose 0.6% in May after falling 0.3% in April, surpassing forecast of a 0.5% increase, while capacity utilization rose to 79.1 from a revised 78.9 in April. The USD/JPY climbed a few pips after the data, which hardly classifies as a recovery, but lacked momentum. At time of writing, the USD/JPY is trading at the 101.85 zone, still down 0.2% on the day. USD/JPY technical outlook Valeria Bednarik, chief analyst at FXStreet notes the USD/JPY maintains a short-term bearish tone. “Nevertheless, the pair is seeing little action this Monday, finding short term support around 101.70”, said the analyst. “Some follow through either below 101.70 or above 102.35 is required to confirm some directional move in the pair”. OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 16, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 United States NAHB Housing Market Index came in at 49, above forecasts (47) in June Read more in Forex News OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 16, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 United States Redbook index (YoY) rose from previous 3.3% to 3.5% in June 13 Read more in Forex News OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 17, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 USD/JPY jumps after US CPI FXStreet (Córdoba) - The USD/JPY jumped and hit fresh daily highs at the beginning of the American session after data showed US consumer inflation rose at a faster pace in May. US consumer inflation index rose 2.1% YoY in May, while core CPI hit 2.0%, matching the Fed target. On the other hand, housing starts dropped more than expected, leaving room for the Fed to continue withdrawing monetary stimulus at at a moderate pace. As for the USD/JPY, the pair climbed back above 102.00 as the greenback gains on the data, hitting a 6-day peak of 102.18 before slowing. At time of writing, the USD/JPY is trading at the 102.15 zone, recording a 0.32% gain Tuesday. USD/JPY technical levels In terms of technical levels, the USD/JPY could find next resistances at 102.20 (100-day SMA), 102.38 (Jun 11 high) and 102.56 (Jun 10 high). On the flip side, supports are seen at 101.80 (Jun 17 lowl), 101.60 (Jun 12 low) and 101.54 (200-day SMA). OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 17, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 USD/JPY jumps after US CPI FXStreet (Córdoba) - The USD/JPY jumped and hit fresh daily highs at the beginning of the American session after data showed US consumer inflation rose at a faster pace in May. US consumer inflation index rose 2.1% YoY in May, while core CPI hit 2.0%, matching the Fed target. On the other hand, housing starts dropped more than expected, leaving room for the Fed to continue withdrawing monetary stimulus at at a moderate pace. As for the USD/JPY, the pair climbed back above 102.00 as the greenback gains on the data, hitting a 6-day peak of 102.18 before slowing. At time of writing, the USD/JPY is trading at the 102.15 zone, recording a 0.32% gain Tuesday. USD/JPY technical levels In terms of technical levels, the USD/JPY could find next resistances at 102.20 (100-day SMA), 102.38 (Jun 11 high) and 102.56 (Jun 10 high). On the flip side, supports are seen at 101.80 (Jun 17 lowl), 101.60 (Jun 12 low) and 101.54 (200-day SMA). OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 17, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Bumpy ride for GBP/USD on US and UK inflation numbers FXStreet (London) - GBP/USD has seen a choppy day of trading, first declining on weaker-than-expected UK inflation numbers before recovering, followed by a second decline on higher US inflation numbers. More space for loose BoE policy The Office for National Statistics reported that consumer prices index-measured inflation (CPI) grew by 1.5 percent in the year to May 2014, down from 1.8 percent in April. Prices rose less than the consensus expectation of a 1.7 percent gain year-on-year. Sterling fell sharply against its peers on the assumption that the benign inflation data would give the Bank of England room to leave rates low for longer, despite the conspicuously more hawkish tone adopted by BoE governor Mark Carney and deputy governor Charlie Bean in recent comments According to the ONS, falls in transport services costs, notably air fares, provided the largest contribution to the decrease in the rate. Other large downward effects came from the food & non-alcoholic drinks and clothing sectors. The largest offsetting upward effects came from motor fuels and recreation & culture. The weaker UK inflation helped to buck a four-day rally in GBP/USD after it climbed to a multi-year highs, breaking through USD1.700 for the first time since 2009. Data checks GBP gains The pair recovered through the morning session but declined again on stronger-than-expected US inflation numbers. Stronger US inflation numbers The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.4 percent in May on a seasonally adjusted basis. Year-on-year, the all items index increased 2.1 percent before seasonal adjustment. The BLS reported that the seasonally adjusted increase in the all items index, which was the largest since February 2013, was broad-based. The indexes for shelter, electricity, food, airline fares, and gasoline were among those that contributed. The food index posted its largest increase since August 2011, with the index for food at home rising 0.7 percent. The increases in the electricity and gasoline indexes led to a 0.9 percent rise in the energy index. GBP/USD is currently trading at USD1.6964, hitting a session-low of USD1.6941 on the UK inflation numbers before testing resistance at USD1.6950 on US data. The pair is currently down 0.09 percent on the session. OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 17, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 USD/JPY trading at weekly high FXStreet (London) - Following better than expected US CPI data, USD/JPY has pushed on to post a weekly high at 102.23. USD/JPY led higher by US inflation data While the main act this week is undoubtedly the FOMC meet tomorrow, US CPI numbers led the way this afternoon, coming in better than expected YoY CPI bettering expectations at 2.1%/2% and MoM 0.4%/0.2%. CPI ex Food and Energy also beat expectations too. However, both Housing Starts and Building permits missed forecasts and declined on previous. The pair had had a choppy start to the days trading, climbing to post an overnight high at 102.02 before retracing into a range throughout the European session. However, US data gave the pair the impetus to crack on higher to post a high at 102.23. Dating back to June 12th, the pair has faced resistance just above the 102 mark, but managed to get its head above the June 12th and 13th highs at 102.14. Spot has edged back from highs and is finding support at the 1H 200 SMA at 102.20. USD/JPY Technicals USD/JPY is up 0.36% on the day at 102.19, having previously posted a daily high at 102.26 and a low at 101.81. The hourly FXStreet OB/OS Index is showing overbought conditions, alongside the FXStreet Trend Index which is slightly bullish. Meanwhile, daily RSI is in neutral territory at 45.59. Hourly 2-Standard Deviation Volatility Bandwidth is currently 38 pips, and has been expanding, while the ATR (14) is currently 6 pips. On a daily chart, 2-Standard Deviation Volatility Bandwidth is shrinking at 152 pips. USD/JPY Levels Current price is 102.20, with resistance ahead at 102.22 (Daily 100 SMA), 102.26 (Daily High), 102.28 (Daily Classic R2), 102.35 (Weekly High) and 102.46 (Daily Classic R3). To the downside we see next support at 102.19 (Hourly 200 SMA), 102.11 (Yesterday's High), 102.10 (Weekly Classic PP), 102.08 (Daily 20 SMA) and 102.06 (Daily Classic R1). OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 17, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 Dollar strength sends USD/JPY back above 102.00 - FXStreet FXStreet (Barcelona) - As FXStreet Chief Analyst Valeria Bednarik remarks, post-CPI dollar strength sent USD/JPY back above the 102.00 figure, with the hourly chart showing price advanced up to its 200 SMA where it halted. Key quotes “The hourly chart shows a strong upward momentum coming from technical readings, albeit this area has proved tough over the last few days.” “In the 4 hours chart technical readings present a mild positive tone, yet some follow through past 102.35 is require to confirm a stronger advance in the short term. ” OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 17, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OctaFX_Farid Posted June 17, 2014 Author Share Posted June 17, 2014 EUR/USD biased lower - Scotiabank FXStreet (Córdoba) - According to Camilla Sutton, analyst at Scotiabank, the EUR/USD is biased lower and expects this week’s range to fall within 1.3477 and 1.3602 (the February 3rd low to last Monday’s high). Key Quotes “After trading briefly to a one week high, EUR is soft entering the NA session, as the ZEW (investor sentiment) outlook component dropped unexpectedly to a one year low”. “EUR/USD short‐term technicals: mixed—technicals are mixed with most signals warning of a range bound environment”. “Support lies at yesterday’s low of 1.3513, while resistance lies at the high from June 10th of 1.3602”. OctaFX.Com - Please click here to see Financial News/Forex News on OctaFx official page June 17, 2014 OctaFX.Com News Updates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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