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USD/CAD: general analysis

Current trend

The USD/CAD pair is moving within the narrow range, waiting for significant fundamental or economical releases, which can determine the further dynamics. The growth of the pair slowed after significant growth in the end of the last week. The market split into two parts, one considers the strengthening of USD against CAD reflects the decrease of oil prices in the nearest future, the other believes that the pair is in the correction of the strong downward trend, and soon the pair will fall again.

Today traders should pay attention to Q2 Unit Labor Costs publication and Nonfarm Productivity statistics in the USA. In Canada Housing Starts data will be released, which reflect the strength of Canadian housing market and shows the economy state. The decrease against the previous values is expected, which can affect Canadian currency negatively.

Support and resistance

On the 4-hour chart the pair is moving within the narrow range, formed by the upper border and the middle line of Bollinger Bands. MACD is in the positive zone, keeping a signal to open long positions.

Support levels: 1.2660, 1.2635, 1.2600, 1.2550.
Resistance levels: 1.2700, 1.2730, 1.2750.

Trading tips

Long positions can be opened at the current level with the target at 1.2730 and stop loss at 1.2635. Implementation period: 1-3 days.
Short positions can be opened at the level of 1.2600 with the target at 1.2550 and stop loss at 1.2635.
Implementation period: 2-5 days.

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EUR/USD: the pair is decreasing in view of the upcoming inflation data

Current trend

The quotes of EUR/USD are decreasing today. Euro appeared to be under pressure of negative data on the volume of industrial output in France which reduced by 1.1% in June. Moreover, the fall of the pair was facilitated by the investors’ waiting for tomorrow’s data on CPI. The indicator is expected to grow in July from 0.0% to 0.2% MoM and from 1.6% to 1.8% YoY. The correctness of this forecast is proven by the growth of average salary in the USA in July by 0.3%. On the other hand, import prices have been decreasing since January, although the outlook for July is positive as well (the indicator is expected to grow by 0.1% after 2 months of falling). Generally, the possibility of inflation growth in the USA is quite high, but it may not reach the forecast levels.

In the absence of important economic statistics today attention may be pair do the statement by the member of the Fed, head of FRB New York William Dudley in the framework of press briefing dedicated to the issues of salary payment in the region. Geopolitics may also make corrections to the movement of the pair. According to recent data, the US Department of Defense already has a plan of a preventive strike at 20 military objects of North Korea. Further aggravation of the situation between the USA and North Korea may lead to considerable market volatility and the weakening of USD.

Support and resistance

Currently the price is testing an important support level of 1.1700 (Fibo correction 23.6%, Murrey main support level , lower line of Bollinger Bands). Breaking through it may lead to further reduction to 1.1655 and 1.1590 (Fibo correction 38.2%, Murrey level ). One may speak about growth after the consolidation of the price above the level of 1.1755 (Fibo correction 38.2% for the long-term trend, middle line of Bollinger Bands). In this case the price may grow to 2-week maximums at 1.1890.

Support levels: 1.1700, 1.1590, 1.1500.
Resistance levels: 1.1755, 1.1825, 1.1890.

Trading tips

In the current situation short positions should be opened after the price consolidates below 1.1700 with targets at 1.1655 and 1.1590. Stop-loss should be placed at 1.1740.

Long positions will become relevant after the breakout of the level of 1.1755 and the middle line of Bollinger Bands. The targets will be at 1.1825 and 1.1890. Stop-loss should be placed at 1.1710.

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XAU/USD: general analysis

Current trend

XAU/USD is strengthening due to the poor macroeconomic statistic publication in the USA and political tense between USA and North Korea.

Yesterday the Initial Jobless Claims data were published, which were worse than expected: the index grew from 241 to 244K, as the experts supposed the fall to 240K. In addition, the July Producer Price Index unexpectedly falls by 0.1%, which resulted in the decrease of the YoY indicator. The USD is also under the pressure due to New York Fed’s president William Dudley’s statement, who expressed the fear of the low inflation. In the current situation gold is an attractive asset for the investors in the short term.

Today’s key release is Consumer Price Index publication in the USA. If the indicator is worse than expected, the pair will too likely to renew the year highs.

Support and resistance

On the daily chart the instrument is trying to consolidate above the level of 1290.00. Bollinger Bands are pointed upwards; the price range stays the same, reflecting the high possibility of the development of the upward trend. MACD histogram is in the positive zone, keeping buy signal. Stochastic is ready to enter the overbought area.

Support levels: 1265.00, 1270.40, 1274.75, 1280.75.
Resistance levels: 1289.00, 1296.20, 1307.00.

Trading tips

Long positions can be opened at the level of 1289.50 with the target at 1300.00 and stop loss at 1286.00. Implementation period: 1–2 days.
Short positions can be opened at the level of 1280.00 with the target at 1270.25 and stop loss at 1284.00. Implementation period: 1–2 days.
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USD/JPY: yen is under pressure

Current trend

The pair started the week with growth to the level of 109.65. Although initial GDP data of Japan for Q2 2017 showed growth (from 1.5% to 4.0% YoY and from 0.3% to 1.0% MoM), yen is weakening. It is under pressure from July data on industrial output and retail sales in China that were the worst since January 2017.

The situation in the Japanese economy is also uncertain. The growth of GDP in Q2 2017 was caused by increased internal demand and consumer spending. However, durable goods account for a considerable part of them, which may indicates that the costs are seasonal, and that in the future the tendency for their increase would not preserve and new pressure will be put on the GDP volume.

Support and resistance

Technically the price grew above the middle line of Bollinger Bands (109.50) and is aiming at 110.05 (Fibo correction 23.6%). If this level is broken out, growth may continue to 110.80 (gathering of Fibo corrections 23.6% and 38.2%) and 111.55 (Fibo correction 50.0%). However, one cannot exclude the reversal and return of the price to August minimums at 108.70. Technical indicators show mixed signals: MACD histogram is reducing in the negative zone, and Stochastic is turning downwards to the overbought zone.

Support levels: 109.50, 108.70, 108.00.
Resistance levels: 110.05, 110.80, 111.55, 112.20.

Trading tips

In this situation, short positions could be opened below 109.50 with target at 108.70. Stop-loss order may be placed at 109.80.
If the price consolidates above 110.05, long positions could be opened with target at 110.80, 111.55 and stop-loss at 109.70.

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EUR/USD: waiting for the US retail sales

Current trend

The pair started the week with a fall in view of negative data from the EU. Monday data on industrial output in Eurozone were weak: in June the indicator dropped by 0.6% MoM and grew by 2.6% YoY but failed to reach the forecast values. Initial German GDP data for Q2 2017 released today appeared to be much lower than expected. In quarterly terms the indicator grew by 0.6% against the expected 0.7%, and YoY by 0.8% instead of the expected 1.9% which is the smallest growth since 2013. Today USD may continue to strengthen in view of the upcoming release of July data on retail sales from the USA. Both indicators (the general one and the one without fuel and cars) may grow by 0.4% after July decrease by 0.2%. Still, the price is not likely to consolidate below the key support level of 1.1700.  

Support and resistance

Technically the price is around 1.1755 (Fibo correction 38.2% for the long-term trend). After the release of strong US data on retail sales it may reach a key support level at 1.1700 (23.6% correction for the medium-term trend, Murrey level ). If this level is broken down, the price may go down to 1.1590 (Fibo correction 38.2%, Murrey level ). Otherwise the quotes may return to August maximums at 1.1890.

Support levels: 1.1700, 1.1590, 1.1500.
Resistance levels: 1.1755, 1.1835, 1.1890.

Trading tips

In the current situation short positions may be opened from the current level with targets at 1.1700 and 1.1590. Stop-loss may be placed at 1.1780.
In case of reversal of the price around 1.1700 long positions may be opened with targets at 1.1780, 1.1835, 1.1890 and stop-loss at 1.1670.

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GBP/USD: pound is under the pressure of high inflation

Current trend

On Tuesday the pair was rapidly corrected to the level of 1.2845 (Fibonacci correction 61.8%). US dollar was supported by strong July Retail Sales data (in July the index grew by 0.6%) and new rumors upon the soon Fed’s interest rate rise. On the other hand, pound is under the pressure of June UK Consumer Price Index, which stayed at the same high level of 2.6%, as the fall of fuel prices was balance by the growth of food prices.

The long term maintenance of the high level of inflation raises concerns of market, as the earning index in the UK don’t keep pace with the Consumer Price Index growth, which leads to the impoverishing of the households, fall of retail sales and pressure on the GDP.

Today the Average Earnings data will be published in the UK, the index including bonus is expected to stay on the same level of 2.0% and index excluding bonus — on the level of 1.8% In this case the pair can decrease further. In addition, investors are waiting for the employment market data in the UK, which are expected to be more positive. The decrease of unemployment level from 5.9K to 3.7K is expected in June.

Support and resistance

Technically the pair is trading within the narrow sideways range of 1.2845 (Fibonacci correction 61.8%) and 1.2880 (Murray ), waiting for the employment and earnings data. In case of breakout of the upper border of the range the price can grow to the levels of 1.2930 (Fibonacci correction 50.0%, the middle line of Bollinger Bands) and 1.3005 (Fibonacci correction 38.2%, Murray ). The consolidation of the price below the level of 1.2845 can let it go down to the area of 1.2800 and 1.2750 (Fibonacci correction 61.8%).

Support levels: 1.2845, 1.2800, 1.2750.
Resistance levels: 1.2880, 1.2930, 1.3005.

Trading tips

Long positions can be opened after the breakout of the level of 1.2880 with the targets at 1.2930, 1.3005 and stop loss around 1.2840.
Short positions can be opened below the level of 1.2845 with the targets at 1.2800, 1.2750 and stop loss at 1.2880.

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LiteForex. USD/CAD: general analysis

Current trend

Yesterday the USD/CAD pair lost 1%, despite the fall of oil prices and decrease of the Canadian government bonds yield. The main cause of the fall was USA President Trump’s decision to dismiss his two business counsels. Thus Trump is losing the support of business community, which has expressed discontent upon President’s reaction to the Charlottesville incident. In addition, the USD is under the pressure of the FOMC Minutes publication. Most of the officials have expressed concern upon the low inflation level, accented that the level below 2% would stay longer than expected. This means that the US regulator will postpone the interest rate rise until 2019.

Today in the evening the USA employment data will be published. The growth of Initial and Continuing Jobless Claims will let the USD/CAD pair to fall. Also, the traders will pay attention to FOMC Members Kashkari and Kaplan Speeches. The official’s commentaries upon the inflation and balance-sheet reduction can affect the further pairs’ dynamics greatly.

Support and resistance

On the daily chart the instrument is in the correction around the support level of 1.2595. Bollinger Bands are reversing sideways, the price range is widening, reflecting the development of the current trend. MACD histogram is in the negative zone, keeping a weak sell signal. Stochastic is reaching the oversold area.

Support levels: 1.2595, 1.2510, 1.2400.
Resistance levels: 1.2675, 1.2790, 1.2845, 1.2930.

Trading tips

Short positions can be opened at the level of 1.2590 with the target at 1.2500 and stop loss at 1.2620. Implementation period: 1-2 days.
Long positions can be opened at the level of 1.2680 with the target at 1.2785 and stop loss at 1.2595. Implementation period: 1-3 days.

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LiteForex EUR/USD: the pair is trading in the downward channel

Current trend

On Thursday the pair tested the level of 1.1700 (Fibonacci correction 23.6%) again, but couldn’t consolidate below it and began to grow after the poor July US Industrial production data publication (the indicator decreased from 0.4% to 0.2%). At the moment the price is trading around the middle line of Bollinger Bands (1.1740) due to controversial factors. EUR is under the pressure of the terrorist acts in Spain, as USD is affected by the conflict in Trump’s administration. The rumors about the chief President economic advisor Gary D. Cohn resign were not confirmed, which slowed the fall of the US currency.

Yesterday the Head of FRB Robert S. Kaplan mentioned that the politics and investors should be patient and reasonable in waiting for the new interest rate rise. He also said that the balance-sheet reduction process can be started in the nearest future, while it’s better to wait for the stable growth of the inflation before the interest rate rise, which disappointed the market.

Support and resistance

Technically the pair is trading within the downward channel and is tending to its upper border at the area of 1.1780 (Fibonacci correction 38.2% for the long term trend). In case of breakout the price can grow to August highs at the level of 1.1880. In case of reversal around 1.1780 the fall to the key support level of 1.1700 (Fibonacci correction 23.6%, Murray ) is possible.

Support levels: 1.1700, 1.1590, 1.1500.
Resistance levels: 1.1780, 1.1880, 1.1950.

Trading tips

Short positions can be opened at the current price or at the level of 1.1780 with the targets at 1.1700 and 1.1590 from stop loss at around 1.1810.
If the price is set above the level of 1.1780, long positions will become relevant with the target at 1.1880 and stop loss at 1.1760.

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LiteForex WTI Crude Oil: general review

Current trend

Oil prices grew rapidly after the release of the data from Baker Hughes on Friday indicating the reduction in the number of active drilling rigs in the USA by 5 to 763 which is the biggest reduction of the indicator in the last 7 months. In view of this the quotes of WTI grew by 3.38% to 48.60.

Oil prices were additionally supported by the news that Exxon Mobil Corp decided to close one of the biggest refineries in the USA. Today WTI quotes are gradually reducing in the framework of downward correction.

Support and resistance

In he absence of growth drivers downward correction is likely to continue in the near future. The main target of correction seems to be the level of 47.55 that coincides with the middle line of Bollinger Bands. After reaching this level the price is likely to move back to 48.85. One may speak about downward movement after the price consolidates below 47.55. In this case the next target of the sellers will be 46.57.

Technical indicators show the preservation of the upward trend but do not exclude the possibility of downward correction. MACD histogram is growing in the positive zone indicating preserved influence of the buyers. Bollinger Bands diverge confirming the upward trend. However, the price has broken through the upper line of Bollinger Bands which indicates the possibility of downward correction of the rate to 47.55 corresponding to the middle line of Bollinger Bands. One may speak about the continuation of the upward trend after the price consolidates above 48.85.

Support levels: 48.42, 47.55, 46.57.
Resistance levels: 48.85, 49.69, 50.42.

Trading tips

Sell positions may be opened below 48.42 with targets at 47.55 and stop-loss at 48.70.
Buy positions may be opened after the price is fixed above 48.85 with the nearest target at 49.69 and stop-loss at 48.55.

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LiteForex CAC: technical analysis

CAC, D1

On the daily chart, the instrument is growing towards the middle MA of Bollinger Bands. The price remains above the SMA200, and just below the EMA14, EMA65 and EMA130 that start turning down. The RSI is testing its longer MA from above. The Composite keeps forming a Bullish divergence with the price.

CAC, H4

On the 4-hour chart, the instrument is trading just above the middle MA of Bollinger Bands. The price remains below the EMA65, EMA130 and SMA200 that are directed down. Both the RSI and Composite have formed a Bullish divergence with the price.

Key levels

Support levels: 5050.0 (local lows), 5010.0 (November 2015 highs), 4972.0 (April lows).
Resistance levels: 5128.0 (local highs), 5167.0 (April gap), 5180.0 (local highs).

Trading tips

The price is likely to retest its medium-term descending trendline.
Long positions can be opened form the level of 5128.0 with targets at 5167.0, 5180.0 and stop-loss at 5107.0. Validity – 3-5 days.
Short positions can be opened from the level of 5050.0 with targets at 5010.0, 4972.0 and stop-loss at 5075.0. Validity – 3-5 days.

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LiteForex WTI Crude Oil: price consolidates

Current trend

Today the price of WTI is trading near the level of 47.60, to where it corrected after the publication of the API Weekly Crude Oil Stock data.

The report demonstrated another decline in reserves though smaller than in the previous two weeks (only for 3.6 million barrels). The instrument is not able to begin its growth even though there are supply disruptions from the Sharara oil field in Libya and a decision of one of the world’s largest miners BHP Billiton to sell its US shale assets due to their underperformance. Markets have paused as investors are waiting for the publication of the EIA Crude Oil Stock Change tonight that could also show a smaller decline in reserves, which might still pressure the instrument.

Support and resistance

The price fell below the middle MA of Bollinger Bands and could continue falling towards 47.10 (38.2% Fibonacci correction) and 46.15 (50% correction). Crucial for Bulls seems to be the level of 47.80 (middle MA of Bollinger Bands), a breakout of which would lead to a growth towards a cluster of 23.6% corrections (48.40 and 49.00). Technical indicators do not give a clear signal representing an uncertainty of the market before the news release. The Stochastic is directed down, Bollinger bands up while MACD histogram is near the zero line and its volumes are insignificant.

Support levels: 47.10, 46.15, 45.20.
Resistance levels: 47.80, 48.40, 49.00.

Trading tips

Short positions can be opened from the level of 47.10 with the target at 46.15 and stop-loss at 47.50.
Long positions can be opened after the price consolidation above the level of 47.80 with targets at 48.40, 49.00 and stop-loss at 47.40.

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LiteForex USD/JPY: general analysis

Current trend

Yesterday the pair was under the pressure of US New Home Sales statistics fall. In addition, the PMI Markit decreased to 52.5 basis points, which is by 0.8 points lower than expected. Today in Japan Foreign bond investment data were published. The volume of investments into debt obligations decreased, which let USD restore part of yesterday’s loss.

Today 3-day Economic Policy Symposium starts in Jackson Hole. Tomorrow Janet Yellen speech is expected. Her commentaries upon inflation, terms and volumes of balance-sheet reduction of the US regulator will greatly affect the dynamics of the price in the short term. Today the Initial Jobless Claims publication is worth traders’ attention. The expected growth of index will let the USD/JPY pair fall further.

Support and resistance

On the daily chart the pair began to grow from the support level of 108.85. Bollinger Bands are pointed downwards; the price range is stable, which reflects the development of the current trend. MACD histogram is in the negative zone; its volumes are decreasing, keeping a strong signal to open short positions. Stochastic doesn’t give clear signals to enter the market.

Support levels: 108.85, 108.60, 108.20.
Resistance levels: 109.40, 109.90, 110.35, 111.10.

Trading tips

Long positions can be opened above the level of 109.40 with the target around 110.30 and stop loss at 109.10. Implementation period: 1–2 days.
Short positions can be opened below the level of 109.00 with the target around 108.60, 108.40 and stop loss at 109.20. Implementation period: 1–2 days.

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LiteForex XAG/USD: silver keeps rising

Current dynamics

Silver is moderately growing during the morning session on August 28th, trading in close proximity to local highs, updated on August 18th. The instrument was supported by weak US currency, which was under pressure from disappointing results of the speech of the head of the Fed, Janet Yellen, at the annual symposium in Jackson Hole.
Recall that investors were waiting for comments on the prospects for monetary policy. In particular, traders were interested in the reduction of the Fed's balance sheet, which the regulator representatives themselves talked about so much. Instead, Yellen confined herself to general issues on financial stability and regulation in the banking sector.

On Monday, the only published indicators would be the ones of business activity in the industrial sphere of the Dallas Fed in August. Against this background, we can expect that the pair will maintain its upward mood and come close to the previous local highs.

Support and resistance

The indicator "Bollinger bands" on the daily chart is slightly growing, and can still turn sideways. The price range is narrowing, reflecting the multidirectional nature of trading in recent days.
The MACD indicator keeps a weak buy signal (the histogram is located above the signal line).

Oscillator Stochastic is growing, approaching the border of the overbought area.
Resistance levels: 17.16 (local maximum), 17.27 (maximum of August 18), 17.38.
Support levels: 17.00, 16.89, 16.73 (minimum of August 25), 16.62, 16.48.

Trading tips

To open long positions, one can rely on a breakdown of level 17.16, provided that the technical indicators do not contradict the development of the "bullish" trend. Take-profit – 17.38. Stop loss is at 17.00. Term of realization: 2 days.
If the level of 17.16 turns out to be an insurmountable obstacle for the bulls, it is worth considering the possibility of sales with a target in the area of 16.73. Stop loss – 17.30-17.80. Term of realization: 2-3 days.

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LiteForex USD/JPY: USD remains under pressure

Current trend

US currency has been under pressure against the Japanese yen during the morning session on August 29 and has already updated local minimums since mid-April. The growth of "bearish" activities in the instrument was explained by yet another growth of demand for safe haven assets after the announcement about the launch of a missile from North Korea directed at Japan.

By now USD managed to partially regain its positions. Among other factors, corrective growth was supported by uncertain data from Japan. For example, household expenses in July dropped unexpectedly by 0.2% YoY after growth by 2.3% in the previous month. Analysts predicted growth by 0.7% YoY.
On Wednesday the market will be waiting for the release of information on Japanese retail sales in July as well as specified data on US GDP in Q2 2017.

Support and resistance

Bollinger Bands in D1 chart continue to gradually decrease. The price range is widening reacting to increased activity in the course of the morning session on August 29. MACD is restoring the "bearish" signal (being located below the signal line) after a brief attempt to grow. Stochastic is showing similar dynamics having reversed downwards in the center of its area.
Resistance levels: 109.11, 109.41, 109.82, 110.23.
Support levels: 108.58, 108.32, 108.00.

Trading tips

Long positions may be opened after a reversal around the level of 108.32 with targets at 109.11, 109.41 and stop-loss at 108.00. The period of implementation is 2-3 days.

The breakdown of the level of 108.32 may serve as a signal to the continuation of sales with target at 108.00 and stop-loss at 108.50. The period of implementation is 1-2 days.

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LiteForex USD/CAD: the pair is trading in the flat


Current trend

Investors failed to determine the direction of trading in the pair USD/CAD on Tuesday, August 29, and the instrument closed around zero and showed active, but mixed dynamics of trading during the day.

Canadian dollar showed weak reaction to the Tuesday release of Canadian macroeconomic statistics. Thus, the index of prices for raw materials dropped by 0.6% MoM after a fall by 3.6% last month. Manufacturing prices index dropped by 1.5% in July on a monthly bas after a fall by 1.1% in June. The real dynamics of the indicator was much worse than expected.

On Wednesday, August 30, investors will focus their attention on macroeconomic statistics from the USA. Thus, the publication of detailed assessment of the US GDP in Q2 2017 is expected at 15:30 (GMT+2).

Support and resistance

Bollinger Bands in D1 chart demonstrate a gradual decrease. The price range is slightly narrowing in the lower part. MACD histogram is slightly growing keeping a weak buy signal (and remaining above the signal line).
Stochastic is showing slightly more stable dynamics and is located in the middle of its area.

Resistance levels: 1.2548, 1.2597, 1.2617, 1.2654, 1.2689.
Support levels: 1.2500, 1.2464, 1.2439, 1.2412.

Trading tips

Long positions may be opened from the level of 1.2500 with targets at 1.2548 or 1.2597 and stop-loss at 1.2464. The period of implementation is 2-3 days.
Breaking down the level of 1.2500 may be a signal to corrective sales with target around 1.2439 and stop-loss at 1.2548. The period of implementation is 2 days.

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LiteForex EUR/USD: the correction can end

Current trend

On Wednesday the pair was correcting and now has reached the level of 1.1865.
The US currency growth is due to relative reduction of tense on the Korean peninsula and to positive economic data publication. The new North Korea missile launch didn’t lead to military USA response, moreover, Secretary of Defense James Mattis noted that the diplomatic possibilities of the conflict resolution are not exhausted, which resulted in outflow of investors from shelter assets. In addition, the USD was supported by preliminary USA GDP data (in the second quarter its growth exceeded the expectations and reached the level of 0.3%) and August ADP Non-Farm Employment Change data (instead of expected fall the indicator grew from 201K to 237K).

At the moment the falling of the pair slowed, and it’s trading around 1.1890–1.1870. Investors are waiting for the EU Consumer Price Index publication, which is very important before the ECB meeting next week. The index is expected to grow from 1.3% to 1.4%, which can lead to the reversal of the price and the beginning of the new growth of EUR.

Support and resistance

Technically the pair is tending to the middle line of Bollinger Bands at the level of 1.1800, and after breakdown can go lower, to the area of 1.1720 (Murray ) and 1.1600 (Murray , Fibonacci correction 23.6%). The downward movement will develop in case of negative reaction of the market to the EU inflation data. The indicators confirm the possibility: Stochastic has reversed downwards, MACD histogram is decreasing in the positive zone.

The upward trend will develop after the price is set above the level of 1.1960 (Murray ). In this case it can grow to the area of 1.2085 (Murray ) and 1.2200 (Murray ).

Support levels: 1.1840, 1.1800, 1.1720, 1.1600.
Resistance levels: 1.1960, 1.2085, 1.2200.

Trading tips

Short positions can be opened below the level of 1.1840 with the targets at 1.1800, 1.1720, 1.1600 and stop loss at 1.1880.
Long positions can be opened above the level of 1.1960 or after the reversal near the level of 1.1800 with the targets at 1.2085, 1.2200 and stop loss 1.1920 and 1.1770.

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LiteForex NZD/USD: New Zealand dollar under pressure

Current trend

NZD reduced considerably against the US currency during trading on Thursday, August 31, marking a new local minimum since June 6. However, with the release of uncertain macroeconomic statistics from the USA the investor's sentiment has changed, and the instrument managed to regain the majority of lost positions by the closing of the daily session.

The reason for negative NZD dynamics was weak statistics from New Zealand. Namely, business optimism index by RBNZ dropped from 19.4 to 18.3 points in August. During the morning session on September 1 the pair received moderate support from Chinese data. Manufacturing PMI Caixin grew from 51.1 to 51.6 points in August against the forecast of reduction to 50.9 points. Other activities remain low as the market is waiting for the US labor market report for August.

Support and resistance

Bollinger Bands in D1 chart demonstrate decrease. The price range is moderately widening. MACD still preserves a stable downward trend. Stochastic is reducing but is located close to the border with the oversold area.
Resistance levels: 0.7190, 0.7222, 0.7257, 0.7297, 0.7335.
Support levels: 0.7160, 0.7130, 0.7101.

Trading tips

A reversal near the level of 0.7190 with further breakdown of 0.7160 may indicate the continuation of sales. In this case the target of the "bears" may be located around 0.7100. The period of implementation is 2 days.

Long positions may be opened from the level of 0.7190 with targets at 0.7257 or 0.7297 and stop-loss at 0.7130. The period of implementation is 2-3 days.

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LiteForex AUD/USD: the pair is showing minor growth

Current trend

AUD is growing during the morning session on September 4 after the update of a local maximum dated back to August 30 in the end of the previous week. The instrument is supported by the weakness of the US currency that is experiencing pressure again due to the tightening of the geopolitical situation around North Korea.
Macroeconomic statistics released in Australia on Monday has mixed influence on the pair. TD Securities inflation data in August showed growth by 0.1% MoM and 2.6% YoY which practically meets the data for the previous period. The indicator of income from main activities of companies in Q2 2017 dropped by 4.5% in quarterly terms after earlier growth by 6.0%. Investors expected it to dectease by 4.0% on the quarterly basis.

Trading activity on Monday will be reduced as the US markets will be closed on Monday due to the Labor Day. Investors will focus on the release of RBA minutes on Tuesday, September 5, at 06:30 (GMT+2).

Support and resistance

Bollinger Bands in D1 chart demonstrate slight growth. The price range remains quite unchanged and quite limited. MACD histogram is slightly growing keeping a weak buy signal (and remaining above the signal line). Stochastic is growing, approaching the border of the overbought zone once again.
Resistance levels: 0.7978, 0.7994, 0.8012, 0.8041.
Support levels: 0.7949, 0.7917, 0.7889, 0.7865.

Trading tips

Long positions may be opened after the outbreak of the levels 0.7978 or 0.7994 with targets at 0.8040, 0.8060 and top-loss at 0.7950. The period of implementation is 2-3 days.

Alternatively, short positions may be opened after breaking down the level of 0.7949 with target at 0.7889 and stop-loss at 0.7978. The period of implementation is 2-3 days.

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LiteForex NZD/USD: general review

Current trend

New Zealand dollar grew against USD during trading on Tuesday supported by the growth of prices for dairy products by 0.3% (the highest in the last three months) and reduced returns on US state bonds. US markets opened after a holiday, and a number of important macroeconomic releases is planned for the current week. Investors are concerned that the concequences of Harvey storm may lead to the fall of economic indicators in the short term whic may influence the Fed's decision on the possible increase of interest rates this year. Potential nuclear crisis in North Korea also has a negative impact on the rate of the US currency.
Today traders have to pay special attention  to the release of data on Markit PMI changes and services PMI by ISM.

Support and resistance

Support levels: 0.7200, 0.7185, 0.7160, 0.7130.
Resistance levels: 0.7250, 0.7280, 0.7300, 0.7330.

Trading tips

Long positions may be opened from the level of 0.7260 with target at 0.7330 and stop-loss at 0.7220.
Short positions may be opened from the level of 0.7200 with targets at 0.7150 and stop-loss at 0.7230.
The period of implementation is 1-3 days.

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LiteForex USD/JPY: Murrey analysis

On the D1 chart the price is around the level of 109.37 (main support) — 108.59 (extreme support). The zone seems quite strong as the pair has been testing it in vain since April. Currently the price is approaching the cyclical line near which it may reverse upwards. In this case the growth of the price may continue through a number of levels (110.15 and 110.93 ) to the lower border of horizontal channel 111.71 (bottom of the channel). The continuation of the fall is possible if the price consolidates below 108.59 . In this case the pair may decrease to 107.81 (final resistance) and 106.25 (for W1 chart). Technical indicators show the possibility of the fall but in limited scope. Stochastic is directed downwards but has approached the oversold area. MACD histogram shows indicators of bearish divergence, the occurrence of which will open the way to purchases.  

Support and resistance

Support levels: 108.59 (extreme support), 107.81 (final support), 106.25 (rotation and reversal in W1).
Resistance levels: 109.37 (main support), 110.15 (stop, reversal), 110.93 (rotation, reversal), 111.71 (bottom of the channel).

Trading tips

In the current situation buy positions may be opened at the level above109.37 or in case of a turn around 108.59 with targets at 110.15, 110.98, 111.71 and stop-losses at 109.00 and 108.30. Short positions can be opened if the price consolidates below 108.59 with targets at 107.81, 106.25 and stop-loss at 109.00.

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[MikhailLF]

LiteForex Brent Crude Oil: general review

 

Current trend

 

Last Friday the price of Brent oil reduced after the announcement of intermediary results of assessment of the damage caused by Harvey storm. The launch of operation of refineries in the Gulf of Mexico reduced the investors' concerns about a serious crisis in the US oil industry. The market reacted to this news by fixing profits in long positions which put additional pressure on the trading instrument. Moreover, according to EAI information, weekly reserves of crude oil in the USA increased by 4.6 mln barrels. At the same time gas prices have dropped, as the majority of the Americans decided to limit the use of personal cars due to Irma storm. 

 

No important macroeconomic data able to have considerably impact on the dynamics of the trading instrument are due today. Tomorrow attention should be paid to the release of the API report on oil stocks in the USA.

 

Support and resistance

 

On D1 chart the pair is trading in the upper part of Bollinger Bands. The indicator is directed to the side, and the price range is widening, indicating the continuation of the current trend. MACD histogram is in positive zone, keeping the signal for the opening of long positions. Stochastic has left the overbought zone and formed a strong sell signal.

 

Support levels: 50.65, 51.65, 52.50, 53.40.

Resistance levels: 54.40, 55.35, 56.30.

 

Trading tips

 

Long positions may be opened at the current price with targets at 54.80, 55.30 and stop-loss at 53.20. The period of implementation is 1-3 days.

 

Short positions may be opened from the level of 53.35 with targets at 52.45 and stop-loss at 53.60. The period of implementation is 1-3 days.

 

 

[MikhailLF]

LiteForex USD/JPY: calmness in North Korea caused the growth of the pair

 

Current trend 

 

The pair started the week with considerable growth connected with the release of tension in the Korean Peninsula. 

 

Investors waited for new missile tests on September 9, but Pyohgyang refused from provocative actions. On the other hand, on Monday the UN Security Council imposed a number of new sanctions on North Korea except for the most notable embargo on oil supply. This was also considered a positive action by the market. As a result, risk appetites returned to the market and by now let the pair reach the level of 109.70. Recent data on machine building orders (the volume of which reduced by 7.5% YoY in July) also put pressure on yen.

 

Support and resistance

 

Technically the pair has increased above the gathering of Fibo correction at 109.00 and is aiming at 110.00 (Fibo correction 38.2%, Murrey level [6/8]) to the area of the upper border of the downward channel. Breaking through this level will open a way for growth to 110.85 (Fibo correction 50.0%, Murrey level [8/8]). In case of reversal of the price around the level of 110.00 possible targets of the "bears" will be the levels of 109.00 (gathering of Fibo corrections), 108.60 (middle line of Bollinger Bands, Murrey level [2/8]) and 107.80 (Murrey level [0/8]). Technical indicators generally show growth but do not exclude the beginning of correction. Bollinger Bands are reversing upwards, and MACD histogram grows in the positive zone. Stochastic is in the overbought area but may leave it forming a sell signal.

 

Support levels: 109.00, 108.60, 108.20, 107.80.

Resistance levels: 110.00, 110.55, 110.85.

 

Trading tips

 

In the current situation long positions should be opened at the current price with targets at 110.00, 110.55, 110.85 and stop-loss at 109.40. 

Short positions should be opened below the level of 109.00 or in case of reversal near 110.00 with targets at 108.60, 108.20, 107.80 and stop-loss at 109.40 and 110.40.

 

 

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[MikhailLF]

LiteForex XAG/USD: silver dynamics is mixed

 

Current trend

 

During trading session on Tuesday, September, 12, silver prices insignificantly grew and stepped off the local minimum since the beginning of the month. The instrument is trying to enter the upward correction after downward gap opening on Monday due to the fall of the market demand on shelter assets after DPRK refused to test missiles last weekend, which helped to release the tense upon the North Korea situation.

On Wednesday, September, 13, the investors are waiting for Producer Price Index publication at 14:30 (GMT+2) in the USA. The MoM value is expected to grow by 0.3% MoM after the fall by 0.1% MoM in the previous month. In addition, the Monthly Budget Statement will be published at 20:00 (GMT+2) in the USA.

 

Support and resistance

 

On the daily chart Bollinger Bands are steady growing. The price range is narrowing, reflecting the appearance of the controversial trade dynamic this week. It’s better to use the channel trading strategy.

MACD is going down, keeping weakening sell signal (the histogram is below the signal line). It’s better to wait until the signal is clear, as current readings are uninformative.

 

Stochastic has reached the border of the oversold area and reversed into flat, reacting to the attempt of correctional growth in the beginning of the week. It’s better to wait until the situation is clear and the indicator reverses fully.

Resistance levels: 17.87, 18.00, 18.17.

Support levels: 17.66, 17.53, 17.38, 17.27, 17.16.

 

Trading tips

 

Long positions can be opened after the breakout of the levels of 17.87 or 18.00. Take profit is 18.20–18.30. Stop loss is 17.80–17.70. Implementation period: 2-3 days.

 

The alternative is the return of strong “bearish” trend after the breakdown of the level of 17.66. In this case it’s better to open short positions with the target around 17.30. Stop loss is 17.90. Implementation period: 2-3 days.

 

 

 

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LiteForex XAU/USD: gold price is going down

 

Current trend

 

During the trading session on Wednesday, September, 13, gold prices significantly went down and renewed the lows since the beginning of the month due to the preliminary information that Trumps’ Administration is ready to make public the awaited tax reform. According to unconfirmed reports, the details of the new plan can be disclosed next week.

During the morning session in September, 14, the “bearish” moods prevail. The instrument is pressed by the poor Chinese macroeconomical statistics: Industrial Production in China slowed from +6.4% YoY to +6.0% YoY in August, while the analysts expected the fastening to +6.6% YoY. The growth of Retail Sales fell from +10.4% YoY to +10.1% YoY, which is also worse than expected value of +10.5% YoY.

On Thursday the investors are waiting for the August consumer inflation data in the USA. The traders hope that the statistics will clear the perspectives of further monetary policy tightening.

 

 

Support and resistance

 

On the daily chart Bollinger Bands are reversing into flat. The price range is actively narrowing, reflecting the change of the trend in the short term. It’s better to use channel trading strategy.

MACD is going down, keeping strong sell signal (the histogram is below the signal line). It’s better to keep current short positions, but wait to the clear signals to appear before opening new ones.

Stochastic has reached the limit in the oversold area and reversed into flat. The readings of the indicators reflect the correctional growth appearance in the end of the week. It’s better to close profitable short positions.

Resistance levels: 1325.65, 1334.32, 1343.98, 1350.00, 1357.15.

Support levels: 1316.03, 1307.75, 1300.44, 1291.71.

 

 

Trading tips

 

Long positions can be opened after the reversal around 1316.03. Take profit is 1334.32 or 1343.98. Stop loss is 1312.00. Implementation period: 2-3 days.

Steady breakdown 1316.03 can be a signal to open short positions with the target around 1300.00. Stop loss is 1328.50. Implementation period: 2-3 days.

 

 

 

 

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LiteForex AUD/USD: the pair is showing mixed dynamics

 

Current trend

 

Australian dollar moderately grew against USD as a result of trading on Thursday, September 14, moving away from local minimums since September 5. The reason for the growth of AUD was positive data on the Australian labor market in August. The level of employment in August grew by 54.2K workplaces against 29.2K last month. Analysts expected to see a decrease to 15.0K.

 

More serious growth was prevented by quite stable US currency that receive support from strong consumer inflation data on Thursday. In August CPI grew by 1.9% YoY after growth by 1.7% in July. Experts expected growth to make up 1.8% YoY.

 

On Friday, September 15, investors expected the release of the data on retail sales and industrial output in the USA at 14:30 and 15:00 (GMT+2) respectively. If this block of data also appears to be better than expected, USD may finish the week with growth.

 

Support and resistance

 

On the D1 chart Bollinger Bands have reversed horizontally. The price range remains practically unchanged. MACD is going down preserving a moderate sell signal (being located under the signal line). Stochastic has approached the border of the oversold area and reversed horizontally reacting to growth attempts on Thursday. 

Resistance levels: 0.7994, 0.8015, 0.8042, 0.8064, 0.8080.

Support levels: 0.7978, 0.7954, 0.7917, 0.7889, 0.7865.

 

Trading tips

 

Long positions may be opened after breaking through the level of 0.8015 with target at 0.8080, 0.8100 and stop-loss at 0.7970. The period of implementation is 2-3 days.

A breakdown of the level of 0.7978 or 0.7954 may be a signal for further sales with target at 0.7889 and stop-loss at 0.8020. The period of implementation is 2-3 days.