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AUD/JPY Technical: At risk of a minor decline sequence
An impending minor bearish reversal “Double Top” has been formed in the last two weeks. Failure to have a clear break above 98.40 long-term secular range resistance in place since October 2007 after a fifth retest last Friday, 24 November. Watch the key short-term resistance at 98.00. This is a follow-up analysis of our prior report, “AUD/JPY Technical: Holding above the 20-day moving average” published on 22 November 2023. Click here for a recap. The price actions of the AUD/JPY cross-pair ha
by Kelvin Wong
Deflationary spiral is still a recurring risk in China, but the yuan remains resilient
November NBS Manufacturing & Non-Manufacturing PMIs for China came in weaker than expected. Recurring risk of the deflationary spiral in China has led to the underperformance of China & Hong Kong stock markets despite the recent bout of global risk-on-herding behaviour. The Chinese yuan has continued to appreciate against the US dollar driven by external factors; an increasing expectation of a dovish Fed pivot to come in Q1 2024. Watch the key medium-term resistance of 7.2675 on the USD/CNH (off
by Kelvin Wong
Australian dollar falls as inflation cools
Australian CPI falls more than expected AUD/USD down after four-day winning streak The Australian dollar is in negative territory on Wednesday, after four straight winning sessions. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6623, down 0.39%. Australia's inflation rate surprises on the downside Australia's inflation rate rose 4.9% y/y in October, down from September's 5.6%, which was a five-month high.
by Kenneth Fisher
New Zealand dollar spikes after RBNZ decision
RBNZ holds rates but sends a hawkish message NZD/USD spikes 1% higher but pares gains The New Zealand dollar surged 1% on Wednesday but has surrendered most of the gains. In the European session, NZD/USD is trading at 0.6149, up 0.20%. RBNZ delivers a hawkish hold The Reserve Bank of New Zealand maintained the cash rate at 5.5% for a fourth straight time, as expected.
by Kenneth Fisher
NZD/USD: RBNZ fired a hawkish missile
RBNZ has maintained the OCR at 5.50% for the fourth consecutive time and matched market consensus. Hawkish forward guidance by RBNZ where its latest projected terminal rate of the OCR has been revised upwards to 5.69% (Sep 2024) from 5.57% projected earlier in the August 2023 MPS. The Kiwi rallied by +0.90% intraday against the US dollar and outperformed other major currencies. No clear signs of bullish exhaustion in NZD/USD from a technical analysis perspective.
by Kelvin Wong
RBNZ Official Cash Rate - NZD/USD Technical Analysis
Talking Points: Weekly Chart Analysis Commitment of Traders Report Analysis Important Trading considerations for all NZD pairs. An important day for the New Zealand Dollar this week as markets await the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Official Cash Rate announcement, RBNZ Monetary Policy Statement, RBNZ Rate Statement, and RBNZ Press Conference, the current official cash rate is 5.50% and the forecast is the same.
by Moheb Hanna
Euro punches above 1.10, German CPI next
Euro rally continues German inflation expected to fall to 3.5% US Conference Board Consumer Confidence index accelerates The euro continues to rally in Tuesday trading. In the North American session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0998, up 0.41%.
by Kenneth Fisher
Australian dollar rises ahead of CPI
Australian retail sales decline by 0.2% Australian CPI expected to fall to 5.2% The Australian dollar has posted gains on Tuesday. In the North American session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6630, up 0.35%. Australia releases October inflation on Wednesday and is expected to fall from 5.6% to 5.2% y/y.
by Kenneth Fisher
NZD/USD eyes RBNZ rate meeting
RBNZ likely to maintain rates at 5.5% US CB Consumer Confidence expected to fall The New Zealand dollar posted slight gains earlier on Tuesday but has recovered. In the European session, NZD/USD is trading at 0.6101, up 0.07%. RBNZ expected to hold rates The Reserve Bank of New Zealand meets on Wednesday and is likely to maintain the cash rate at 5.5% for a fourth straight time.
by Kenneth Fisher
AUD/USD: Bullish breakout ahead of monthly AU CPI data
AUD/USD has cleared above the key 200-day moving average now acting as a near-term support of 0.6595. Consensus estimates are expecting a softer AU monthly CPI for October (5.2% vs. 5.6% Sep) for tomorrow, 29 November. Recent hawkish rhetoric from newly appointed RBA governor Bullock has narrowed the discount yield spread between the 2-year AU sovereign bond over the US Treasury note. Watch the key short-term support of 0.6570 on the AUD/USD. This is a follow-up analysis of our prior report, “A
by Kelvin Wong
Euro shrugs after Lagarde comments
ECB's Lagarde says inflation fight not over US PMIs paint a mixed picture The euro is almost unchanged on Tuesday. In the North American session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0948, down 0.05%. Lagarde says inflation fight not over The week started with no eurozone releases, giving investors plenty of time to focus on remarks from ECB President Lagarde to an EU parliamentary committee.
by Kenneth Fisher
Podcast - Inflation watch in US, Eurozone and AU. Volatile oil prices ahead of OPEC+
OANDA Senior Market Analyst Kelvin Wong joins Jonny Hart to discuss this week's key economic data releases that centered on inflation with the Fed-preferred PCE gauge for October out on this Thursday, 30 November together with Eurozone flash CPI for November. On Wednesday, 29 November, Australia will release its monthly CPI indicator for October, where market participants are likely to keep a close watch as new RBA Governor Bullock has a more hawkish vibe than her predecessor, her recent speech
by Kelvin Wong
GBP/USD - A steady start as recovery rally starts to lose momentum
US GDP, inflation, and jobless claims to come this week BoE Governor Bailey insists no rate cuts for the "foreseeable future" GBPUSD losing momentum at key technical zone It's been quite a calm start to the week which isn't entirely surprising given the lack of events on the calendar today. All data now, particularly that of the US, is being looked at through the prism of what it will mean for the final central bank meeting of the year and the new projections it'll be accompanied by. Since the
by Craig Erlam
Japanese yen rises ahead of BoJ inflation
BoJ Core CPI expected to remain unchanged at 3.4% US posts mixed PMI report The Japanese yen has started the week in positive territory. In the European session, USD/JPY is trading at 148.87, down 0.39%. Japanese yen eyes BoJ Core CPI Japan's core inflation rate has been moving higher.
by Kenneth Fisher
CHF/JPY Technical: Bearish elements sighted below the all-time high of 170.54
Bearish readings seen in the daily and hourly RSI momentum indicators have reinforced the weakening medium-term and short-term impulsive up moves of CHF/JPY. Watch the key short-term resistance at 169.65 for CHF/JPY. The major uptrend phase of the CHF/JPY has started to show signs of bullish exhaustion at this juncture which increases the risk of a multi-week corrective decline to retest its 50-day moving and the median line of a major ascending channel in place since 13 January 2023 low, actin
by Kelvin Wong
EUR/GBP - Germany on the brink of recession, UK consumer confidence improving
German double-dip recession likely after 0.1% contraction in Q3 UK consumer confidence improves but remains weak EURGBP appears to fail again near range high German uncertainty weighing on the single currency The euro is slipping against the pound at the end of the week with economic data highlighting the challenges facing the bloc. Nowhere is that more evident than in Germany which appears to be on the brink of a double-dip recession and facing immense uncertainty over its budget for next year
by Craig Erlam
Japanese yen shrugs as core CPI ticks higher
Japanese core inflation rises US PMIs expected to show little change The Japanese yen is unchanged on Friday, trading at 149.57. Japan's core inflation rises to 2.9% Japan's core CPI rose slightly in October to 2.9% y/y, up from 2.8% in September and just below the consensus estimate of 3.0%. The core CPI print excludes fresh food but includes energy.
by Kenneth Fisher
EUR/USD steady as German GDP contracts
German GDP shrinks in Q3 US to release manufacturing and services PMIs The euro is almost unchanged on Friday. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0903, down 0.03%. German economy declines German GDP posted a minor drop in the third quarter, coming in at -0.1% q/q.
by Kenneth Fisher
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