KostiaForexMart Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 GBP/USD. January 14, 2020 – Pound weakens since the beginning of the year The British currency stopped its decline at 1.2950 and managed to stabilize below the level of 1.3000. Earlier, weak data on industrial production in the UK put pressure on the sterling exchange rate. According to statistics, the volume of industrial production in the country in November fell by 1.2% on a monthly basis against the growth of 0.4% m/m in October. Manufacturing output also showed a decline in November – by 1.7% m/m. At the same time, the volume of production in the construction sector recovered after the October fall by 2.2% m/m, showing an increase of 1.9% m/m. British GDP data also disappointed the markets: the economy slowed down by 0.3% on a monthly basis after rising 0.1% in October. Experts note that such figures reflect the weakest growth rate of the British economic system over the past 7 years. As a result, the pound fell from 1.33 to 1.30 in just a couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 EUR/USD. January 15, 2020 – Euro weakly grows to 1,1150 The pair EUR/USD today is growing moderately to around 1,1150 in anticipation of the signing of the first phase trade agreement between the US and China. It is noted that although the States are still ready to halve 15% duties on Chinese goods worth $120 billion, duties on the remaining $360 billion of Chinese imports will remain at a rate of 25%. This suggests that the parties failed to reach an agreement on the main trade issues, which could cool the optimism of investors in the future. Today, the European currency was supported by data on the industrial production of the eurozone. The indicator grew by 0.2% in November, in contrast to the fall of -0.9% in October. Nevertheless, recent data turned out to be worse than analysts' forecasts, expecting an increase of 0.3%. Thus, the EUR/USD pair will continue to grow moderately throughout the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 EUR/USD. January 16, 2020 – Euro faintly grows amid the results of signing a deal between the US and China Yesterday, the euro showed moderate growth to the level of 1.1160 after signing the first-phase trade agreement between the US and China. The deal obliges China to increase purchases of American goods by $200 billion from the 2017 level, as well as to avoid manipulating the exchange rate and taking additional measures in the issue of protecting intellectual property of American technologies. The United States, in turn, promised to reduce duties on Chinese goods in the amount of $120 billion from the current 15% to 7.5% and give up duties on the remaining Chinese imports. At the same time, 25% duties on $360 billion will remain unchanged. However, the US President noted that the issue of reducing these tariffs can be considered when discussing the second stage of the transaction. The results of the meeting did not have a significant impact on the dynamics of the EUR/USD pair, although they reduced the overall tension on world sites. Today, attention should be paid to the publication of the minutes of the ECB meeting and the speech of the head of the European regulator K. Lagarde. As you know, next week there will be a meeting of the European Central Bank, at which the regulator will present a new monetary policy strategy in Europe. Also today the United States will provide data on changes in retail sales for December and the number of initial applications for unemployment benefits. Moreover, you should pay attention to the NAHB January Housing Market Index. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 EUR/USD. January 17, 2020 – Euro is down to 1.11 The Euro moved lower to 1.1100 after the release of data on retail sales in the United States and the business activity index from the Philadelphia Fed. The growth of the first indicator remained at the level of 0.3% m/m, and business activity increased from 2.4 to 17.0. Together with that, the European currency was pressured today by data on inflation in Europe. The growth rate of consumer prices in the Eurozone accelerated to 1.3%, and in all EU countries – to 1,6%. An important event that can influence the dynamics of the EUR/USD pair next week will be the ECB meeting. If the regulator's rhetoric turns out to be tougher than at the end of last year, the Euro will receive significant support and will be able to return to the 1.1200 area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 EUR/USD. January 20, 2020 – Euro started to decline again The euro has been declining for the third week in a row. The current quotation of the EUR/USD pair is 1.1080. However, experts believe that soon the European currency will be able to return to the medium-term ascending channel, which started from the beginning of December 2019. The outflow of capital to the stock market may contribute to the growth of the currency, caused by the decline in tension in trade relations between the US and China after the conclusion of the first phase trade agreement last week. This week, you should pay attention to the Index of sentiments in the business environment of Germany (01.21). Analysts predict a decline from 10.7 to 4.3 points, which may slightly weaken the euro. On Thursday, the ECB will unveil its decision on the interest rate and hold a press conference with the leadership of the European regulator. On Friday, market attention will be attracted by a series of publications of estimated indicators of business activity both in Germany and in the eurozone as a whole. Today will be a calm day, as US sites are closed due to the celebration of Martin Luther King National Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 EUR/USD. January 21, 2020 – Euro strengthens after ZEW data release The euro started to grow again, breaking the 1.1100 mark. Today, amid a large number of reports about the spread of the new coronavirus in China, all risky assets have come under pressure. During the day, the euro will continue its moderate strengthening, having received support after the publication of the index of economic expectations from ZEW in Germany in January. The indicator unexpectedly increased significantly – to the level of 26.7 points from 10.7. Analysts had expected the index to rise to only 15.0 points. Fresh data peaked since July 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 EUR/USD. January 22, 2020 – Euro below 1.11 under the pressure of several factors The US dollar started to rise today, receiving support after the American president's statement about the imminent start of negotiations with China on the second stage of the trade deal. In addition, Trump said that the new budget of the country is planning an amendment to reduce taxes on the middle class, which will be able to support the growth of the American economy. As a result, the EUR/USD pair fell to the level of 1.1075. Yesterday, however, the Euro made attempts to grow after the publication of the ZEW economic expectations index in Germany, which rose to 26.7 – the highest level since 2015. In addition to pressure from the strengthening dollar, the euro also received a portion of the negativity after another statement by D. Trump. The American president said that the United States can immediately impose duties on imports of European cars and restrictive measures on goods from France, if the parties do not reach a trade agreement in the near future. Thus, today the European currency will be trading below the level of 1.11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 EUR/USD. January 23, 2020 – Euro is trading in the range of 1.1070-1.1100 Sentiments at global sites continue to deteriorate amid further reports of the spread of coronavirus in China. Chinese authorities have already closed the exit from Wuhan, which is the city-epicenter of the disease. Thus, the euro remains below the level of 1.11. At the same time, the dollar was supported by D. Trump's reports that a plan to lower taxes on the middle-classed Americans will be prepared over the next 90 days. Today, attention should be paid to the ECB meeting and the press conference of the head of the regulator K. Lagarde. Market participants expect that the rate will be maintained at -0.5%, and Lagarde will present the announcement of a revision of the regulator’s long-term monetary strategy. In anticipation of this event, the EUR/USD pair will trade in the range of 1.1070-1.1100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 USD/CAD. January 24, 2020 – Looney fell after a meeting of the Bank of Canada Yesterday, the USD/CAD pair managed to grow to the level of 1.3170, but today the Canadian currency is showing some strengthening to 1.3130. The loony weakened after the announcement of the results of the Bank of Canada meeting. The regulator decided to keep the interest rate unchanged at 1.75%, noting that a decrease in the future is possible if the pace of economic recovery continues to slow down. In addition, the Central Bank lowered its forecast for economic growth in the IV quarter to 0.3% against 1.3%, which was forecasted in October. Additional pressure on the «Canadian» was provided by data on the consumer price index, according to which inflation in Canada in December remained unchanged at 2.2%. The situation in the oil market also does not give optimism. Oil quotes also continue to decline amid the threat of the spread of coronavirus from China around the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 EUR/USD. January 27, 2020 – Euro declines to 1.10 The sentiments on global sites remains negative due to the further spread of coronavirus in China. To date, nearly 3,000 cases have been reported in China, and 80 cases have already been fatal. As a result, the pair EUR/USD fell to the level of 1.1015. Pressure on the euro had Friday's data on business PMI in the eurozone. Despite the fact that the indicator turned out to be better than expected (47.8 vs 46.8), it still remains below 50 points, which indicates a further reduction in business activity in the EU manufacturing sector. This week, attention should be paid to the meeting of the US Federal Reserve, which will be held on Wednesday (January 29). Analysts predict that the rate will remain unchanged. At the same time, the regulator can indicate its policy on injecting dollar liquidity into the system. If the Fed expresses its readiness to continue purchasing treasury bills, this could support risky assets and limit negative market sentiment. Today, during the day, the euro will continue to fluctuate near the level of 1.10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 GBP/USD. January 28, 2020 – Sterling drops to 1.30 The pound continues to decline actively, having approached the level of 1.30. This week is very important for the British currency – on Thursday a meeting of the Bank of England will take place, at which the regulator can soften its monetary policy. In addition, January 31 is the date of Brexit, when the UK will officially cease to be part of the European Union. This event could lead to increased market volatility. Additional pressure on the sterling is provided by the general strengthening of the US dollar, which has received support, as investors tend to invest in less risky assets amid the spread of concerns about the Chinese coronavirus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted January 29, 2020 Share Posted January 29, 2020 EUR/USD. January 29, 2020 – Euro remains in the area of local lows 1.10 The sentiment in global markets is gradually recovering amid a decrease in investor anxiety about the further spread of the Chinese coronavirus. Experts note that the spread of infection outside of China is extremely slow, which returns the interest to risky assets. However, the EUR/USD pair continues to trade at the low of November nearby 1.1000. Today we should pay attention to the meeting of the US Federal Reserve. Markets expect Fed to keep rates unchanged at the level of 1,75%. At the same time, the US regulator can confirm its readiness to continue purchasing treasury bills to maintain dollar liquidity in the system. And this can support the entire block of risky assets and put some pressure on the dollar in the evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Brent/USD. January 30, 2020 Oil quotes again began to decline, moving in line with all risky assets. The current Brent quote is $57.60 per barrel. The asset again was under pressure of increased concerns about the further spread of coronavirus from China. Information that the current epidemic could cause global damage to the Chinese economy in the I quarter of 2020 also puts pressure on Brent. As a result, concerns about the demand for raw materials dominate the oil market. Additional pressure on the oil rate was provided by data from the US Department of Energy, refuting preliminary data from the API. The agency reported an increase in crude oil reserves in the country of 3.5 million barrels, while a report from the API reflected a decrease in reserves of more than 4 million barrels. Today, oil will continue to decline under the pressure of a negative external background. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 EUR/USD. January 31,2020 – Euro in the range of 1.10-1.1040 The EUR/USD pair continues to trade in the range 1,1000-1,1040, reacting to news regarding the further spread of coronavirus outside of China. Representatives of the World Health Organization (WHO) said yesterday that there is no need to limit travel and trade with China, which has slightly increased the demand for risky assets. Today, attention should be paid to inflation data in the eurozone. Eurostat said in January consumer prices fell 1.0% month-on-month, and rose 1,4% year-on-year. Fresh statistics may give a slight support to the euro today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 EUR/USD. February 03, 2020 – The dollar is moving towards 1.1050 Global market sentiment is again taking on a negative connotation due to news about the further spread of the Chinese virus.The number of infections and deaths continues to grow. In an attempt to limit the negative impact of recent events on the country's economy, the People’s Bank of China provided 1.2 billion yuan ($171 billion) in 7 and 14-day repurchase transactions, as well as reduced rates on these instruments. Such actions should provide some support for risky assets. Quotes of the EUR/USD pair are falling to the level of 1.1050 after rising to almost 1.11. Today, you should pay attention to the statistics block from Europe and the USA, where countries will present data on business activity. The indicator in the eurozone should grow from 46.3 to 47.8, and in the UK – from 47.5 to 49.8 points. In the States, the index should decline from 52.4 to 51.7. At the same time, the dollar may be supported by the publication of the ISM production index – an increase from 47.2 to 48.5 points is expected. During the day, the dollar will continue to strengthen to the level of 1.1050. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 GBP/USD. February 04, 2020 – Sterling collapsed to 1.30 area British sterling crashed into the 1.3000 area yesterday after market participants realized how difficult the period of trade negotiations between Britain and the EU would be. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in his speech said that he would rather agree with the tariffs than with the jurisdiction of the European Court, which once again heated the degree of relations between the parties. Today, you should pay attention to data on business activity in the services sector and the construction sector in Britain. The country's construction sector is going through hard times due to Brexit, since the EU will not allow London to remain the financial capital of Europe, which significantly reduces the demand for luxury housing and offices. Nevertheless, analysts expect the indicator to rise from 44.4 to 46.2, which may support the pound. Also, investor interest may be attracted by data on the rate of decline in producer prices: the indicator may slow down from -1.4% to -0.5%. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 EUR/USD. February 05, 2020 – The pair is steadily declining to 1.10 The trading range of the pair was limited by the levels of 1.10-1.11. There is still a moderate appetite for risky assets on global sites, despite the emergence of new reports about the Chinese coronavirus. Yesterday, the number of cases increased by more than 3 thousand people, and the number of deaths approached 500. The pair EUR/USD is falling on Wednesday to the level of 1.10. The dollar was supported by the comments of US economic adviser L. Kudlow, who noted that China’s trade obligations could be extended over time due to the negative consequences of the outbreak of coronavirus. You should also pay attention to data on business activity in the US services sector in the evening. It is expected that the ISM index in the non-manufacturing sector will remain at a comfortable level near the mark of 55. These statistics will allow the dollar to come close to the level of 1.10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 EUR/USD. February 06, 2020 – Dollar continues to grow The euro halted its fall in the 1.1000 area after China announced a decision to halve import duties on US goods worth about $75 billion to improve trade relations. At the same time, markets ignore the topic of the further spread of the Chinese virus, despite the continuing increase in cases of the disease. Yesterday, the dollar showed strong growth after the release of data on business activity in the service sector. ISM's Procurement Managers Index for the US non-manufacturing sector rose from 54.9 to 55.5, while the number of jobs created in the private sector of the US economy increased by 291 thousand in January against expectations for growth of 157 thousand. Today we expect the dollar to grow to the 1.0980 area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 07.02. Euro updated its minimum at 1.0950 The euro continues to update lows in the 1.0950 area. Moods at global sites remain negative amid continued growth in infections and deaths from the Wuhan coronavirus. High infection rates limit risk appetite. The dollar continues to receive support from the publication of macroeconomic reports from the United States. ISM indices and ADP data released this week turned out to be significantly better than analysts' forecasts, which provided significant support to the American currency. Today, you should pay attention to official statistics on the US labor market. If the data reflect the increase in the number of new jobs in the US economy in January, the dollar will be able to finish the week at very favorable levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 EUR/USD. February 10, 2020 – Euro continues to drift in the area of lows The pair EUR/USD starts the week at the low of 1.0945. The US dollar remains strong after the release of statistics on the labor market. The number of newly created jobs in the United States increased by 225 thousand, which significantly exceeded the consensus forecast of analysts, suggesting an increase of only 165 thousand. Today the news background is calm. The dynamics of the pair will be determined mainly by the appearance of news on the situation with coronavirus in China. To date, the number of deaths from the virus continues to grow, as does the number of new cases worldwide. This situation puts strong pressure on the entire range of risky assets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted February 11, 2020 Share Posted February 11, 2020 Fundamental Brent analysis for February 11, 2020 Today, Brent quotes show some growth during the morning trading, although the risks of further decline are still elevated. Oil prices were supported by the comments of the Energy Minister of Kazakhstan that the OPEC+ countries intend to postpone the ministerial meeting from March to the end of February. Last week, the OPEC+ Technical committee recommended that countries increase oil production by 0.6 million barrels per day in the second quarter of this year amid a decline in demand for raw materials from China. However, OPEC+ member countries have not yet expressed a unified position on this recommendation, which does not allow prices for «black gold» to demonstrate a steady recovery from local lows. Today, you should pay attention to data from the American Petroleum Institute (API) on US crude oil reserves. Analysts expect an increase in reserves of 3 million barrels. If the forecast is confirmed, pressure on Brent will resume again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 EUR/USD. February 12, 2020 – Euro consolidated at 1.09 lows The sentiment on global sites remains moderately positive in the face of a slowdown in the spread of coronavirus infection around the world. In recent days, experts have noted a decrease in cases of new diseases, which suggests that China's preventive measures have begun to bear fruit. As a result, the pair's rate stabilized near the level of 1.0900. At the same time, the US dollar remains strong, having received support from yesterday's statement by J. Powell. The head of the US Federal Reserve noted that the US economy remains very stable, and the current monetary policy of the regulator is optimal in the current conditions. Also, ECB President Christine Lagarde shared her vision of fiscal stimulus yesterday. The politician urged European officials to carefully study the possibilities of stimulating the economy through fiscal policy, since the ECB's zero rates do not really help to achieve the inflation target. Thus, against this background, the US dollar looks more attractive for purchases. During the day, the pair will fluctuate slightly near the level of 1.09. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 GBP/USD. February 13, 2020 – Sterling confidently broke through the level 1,30 The sterling is growing steadily today, breaking the level of 1.30 The pair is under the multidirectional influence of several factors at once. On the one hand, in the credit market, there is a decrease in the yield spread of 10-year UK/US government bonds, which is negative for the British currency. On the other hand, macroeconomic data from the UK provided some support to the pound. Despite the fact that statistics for the IV quarter of 2019 showed stagnation of the economy, annualized growth was 1.1%. Analysts had expected a slowdown of 0.8%. Industrial production did not grow as much as analysts had expected, but Britain recorded an unexpected trade surplus in December amid a jump in metal exports (0.85B). Thus, the pound is growing, the main goal of the «bulls» is the area near the level of 1.3050. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 EUR/USD. February 14, 2020 – Euro remains in the lows of 2017 The euro continues to move within the downward channel near the 1.0840 mark. The sentiment in global markets remains moderately negative in the absence of new negative news on the spread of coronavirus in China. The European currency is at the lows of 2017 under the pressure of weak macroeconomic data from Europe and a strong US dollar. The US currency received support from yesterday's inflation data in the United States, which reflected a slight acceleration in consumer prices in January (2.5% y/y versus 2.3% y/y). If today's data on retail sales and industrial production for January indicate the preservation of stable business activity in the US, the dollar will continue to grow to 1.0800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KostiaForexMart Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 EUR/USD. February 17, 2020 – Euro remains in the area of two-year lows The sentiment on global sites remains moderately optimistic amid the lack of negative news on the topic of coronavirus. The growth rate of new cases of diseases decreased again after the jump caused by the use of a new method for diagnosing the virus. As a result, the EUR/USD pair is trading at 1.0840, remaining in the area of two-year lows. Today's news background is calm, and in the week you should pay attention to the macroeconomic data block for January. PMI business activity indices in the European Union and the USA will be published on Friday. If statistics show deterioration, risky assets may again be under pressure. Today, the pair will be trading primarily in a sideways manner near 1.0840. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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