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USD/JPY Technical: Mean reversion rebound in progress within a medium-term downtrend
USD/JPY failure to have a clear break below 140.25 coupled with BoJ Governor Ueda’s cautious rhetoric has increased the odds of a mean reversion rebound. A swift increase in large speculators’ net bullish open positioning in the JPY futures market to a 5-year high makes the USD/JPY vulnerable to a short squeeze. Watch the key medium-term resistance zone of 146.90/149.30 on the USD/JPY. This is a follow-up analysis of our prior report “JPY crosses face another round of potential downside pressur
by Kelvin Wong
BOJ holds rates, week ahead preview
Join OANDA Senior Market Analysts & podcast guest Nick Syiek (TraderNick) as they review the latest market news and moves. MarketPulse provides up-to-the-minute analysis on forex, commodities and indices from around the world.
by Kenneth Fisher
NZ dollar eyes Fed meet, New Zealand GDP
The New Zealand dollar has posted gains on Wednesday. NZD/USD is trading at 0.6211 at the time of writing, up 0.44% on the day. Fed set to cut rates Federal Reserve meetings are traditionally predictable affairs and don’t move the needle of the financial markets.
by Kenneth Fisher
EUR/USD steady ahead of key Fed meeting
The euro is calm on Wednesday. EUR/USD is trading at 1.1125 in the North American session at the time of writing, up 0.11% today. Fed poised to lower rates The Federal Reserve meets later today and it’s looking like a coin toss as to whether the Fed will lower rates by 25 or 50 basis points.
by Kenneth Fisher
British pound rises as core CPI jumps
The British pound has gained ground on Wednesday. In the European session, GBP/USD is trading at 1.3224, up 0.48% on the day. UK core inflation surprises to the upside First, the good news.
by Kenneth Fisher
USD/CAD steady after Canada’s CPI slips to 2%
The Canadian dollar is showing limited movement on Tuesday. Early in the North American session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3601 at the time of writing, up 0.10% today. Canada’s CPI declines more than expected Canada’s inflation rate dropped to 2% in August.
by Kenneth Fisher
Euro jumps to 10-day high
The euro has posted strong gains on Monday. EUR/USD is trading at 1.1126 in the North American session at the time of writing, up 0.49% today.
by Kenneth Fisher
New Zealand dollar jumps as services PMI accelerates
The New Zealand dollar has started the new trading week with strong gains. NZD/USD is up 0.55% today, trading at 0.6191 in the European session at the time of writing. NZ Services PMI improves New Zealand’s services sector hasn’t shown growth in sixth months but there was a bit of positive news today as the services PMI improved to 45.5 in August, up from an upwardly revised 45.2 in July.
by Kenneth Fisher
Markets Weekly Outlook - Central Banks to Rule the Roost
Federal Reserve's Upcoming Decision: Markets are split on whether the Fed will cut rates by 25 or 50 bps. Key data releases from China, Japan, the UK, and the US will shape market sentiment and potentially set the tone for Q4 2024. The DXY is nearing a critical support level, and its direction could determine the US Dollar's trajectory ahead of the US election. Read More: Germany 30 Technical: A potential bearish reversal looms Week in Review: Market Participants Left with More Questions As t
by Zain Vawda
NZD/JPY Technical: Another potential falling knife as Fed and BoJ looms next week
The CME FedWatch tool has suggested a total of 250 bps Fed funds rate cuts through September next year, to bring the Fed funds rate to 2.75%-3.00%. An upbeat BoJ’s monetary policy statement next Friday may trigger another round of JPY strength. Watch the key levels of 83.80 and 91.60 on the NZD/JPY. This is a follow-up analysis of our prior report “JPY crosses face another round of potential downside pressure as NFP looms” published on 6 September 2024. Click here for a recap.
by Kelvin Wong
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