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USDJPY: With the pair holding on to its medium term upside, it looks to return to the 84.60 level. A breach of here will call for a run at the 85.00 level where a violation will turn attention to the 86.00 level and possibly higher towards the 87.00 level, all representing its psycho levels. Its daily RSI is bullish and pointing higher supporting this view. On the downside, support lies at the 84.17 level followed by the 82.82 level where a reversal of roles as support is likely to occur. However, if this fails, support lies at the 81.44 level where a breach if seen will target the 80.63 level. All in all, USDJPY remains biased to the upside in the medium term.

 

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USDJPY: Broadly Biased To The Upside.

 

USDJPY: With the pair holding on to its bullish strength triggered off the 77.13 level, its Sept’2012 low, there is risk of further upside in the medium term. This leaves USDJPY targeting the 85.49/74 levels where its weekly ema/April 2011 high are located. A decisive violation of here will turn attention to the 86.88 level and possibly higher towards the 87.50 level. Its weekly RSI is bullish and pointing higher supporting this view. On the downside, support comes in at the 84.17 level followed by the 82.82 level where a reversal of roles as support is likely to occur. However, if this fails, the 81.44 level will be aimed at. All in all, USDJPY remains biased to the upside in the medium term.

 

 

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EURUSD: Having followed through higher on the back of its Tuesday gains in early trading today, EUR looks to extend its bullish offensive. In such a case, the 1.3307 level, representing its Dec 2012 high will be aimed at with a violation of here targeting further upside towards the 1.3350 level. Further out, resistance resides at the 1.3400 level, its psycho level. Its daily RSI is bullish and pointing higher supporting this view. On any pullback back from its present price levels, it will target the 1.3158 level, its Dec 21’2012 low. Further down, support comes in at 1.3000 level and then the 1.2822 level. All in all, EUR faces further upside threats with eyes on the 1.3307 level.

 

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USDCHF: The pair continues to face downside pressure as it closed lower suggesting further declines could be building up. If this is triggered further weakness will aim at the 0.9041 level where a breach will turn attention to the 0.9000 level. Price hesitation may occur here due to its psychological importance. However, if taken out, USDCHF will target the 0.8929 level. Its weekly RSI is bearish and pointing lower supporting this view. On the upside, the pair will have to return above the 0.9382 level to annul its present downside pressure. This if seen will bring further upside offensive towards the 0.9456 level followed by the 0.9511 level and then the 0.9606 level. On the whole, the pair remains biased to the downside in the short term below its trendline resistance.

 

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EURUSD: Despite its consolidation the past week, it managed to close higher, opening the door for a move higher towards the 1.3307 level, representing its Dec 2012 high. A break of here will target further upside towards the 1.3350 level. Further out, resistance resides at the 1.3400 level, its psycho level and possibly the 1.3500 level. Its daily RSI is bullish and pointing higher supporting this view. On any pullback back from its present price levels, EUR will aim at the 1.3158 level, its Dec 21’2012 low. Further down, support comes in at 1.3000 level and then the 1.2822 level. All in all, EUR faces further upside threats with eyes on the 1.3307 level and beyond.

 

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US Dollar Index: With the Index remaining biased to the downside, the risk is for it to return to the 78.53/60 levels. A violation of this level will call for a run at its psycho level at 76.00 level with a break of here turning attention to the 75.00 level and then the 74.00 level, all representing its psycho level. The alternative scenario will be for the Index to return to the 80.09/49 levels. Further out, resistance resides at the 81.18 level with a break above here allowing for more upside towards the 82.72 level. All in all, the Index continues to face downside vulnerability in the short term.

 

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EURUSD: With EUR on the verge of resuming its broader upside following its early morning rally, further upside offensive is expected in the days ahead. This leaves it targeting the 1.3307 level. Further out, resistance resides at the 1.3350 level followed by the 1.3400 level. Its daily RSI is bullish and pointing higher supporting this view. On the downside, support comes in at the 1.3171/25 levels where a reversal of roles is likely to occur and turn it higher again. Further down, support is seen at the 1.3100 level followed by the 1.3000 level. All in all, EUR continues to retain its broader medium term upside bias.

 

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USDJPY: A strong rally has seen the pair reversed its Thursday losses and opened the door for more gains in the days ahead. This development leaves USDJPY targeting the 89.00 level, its psycho level with a violation of there paving the way for more upside towards the 89.50 level and then the 90.00 level. Further out, resistance resides at the 90.50 level. Its daily RSI is bullish and pointing higher supporting this view. On the downside, support comes in at the 86.78 level where a reversal of roles is likely to occur and turn the pair back up. However, a cut through here if seen will set the stage for more declines towards the 85.65 level. Further down, support comes in at the 85.00 level. All in all, USDJPY continues to retain its medium term uptrend.

 

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EURGBP- Having halted its corrective declines and turned higher for a third-day in a row, the risk is for more upside to occur. This development now leaves the cross threatening further upside with possibility of returning to the 0.8186 level on the cards. A cut through here will call for a run at the 0.8224 level. Above here could pave the way for a run at the 0.8300 level. Alternatively, support lies at the 0.8104 level and the 0.8067 level where its trendline is located. Further down, the cross will have to break and hold below its trendline support (red) to put its broader upside bias in danger. In such a case, the 0.7960 level will be targeted. All in all, the cross remains biased to the upside having ended its correction.

 

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EURUSD: EUR may have closed slightly lower the past week but continues to hold on to its medium term uptrend. It looks to extend its strength through its resistance at the 1.3403 level. If this is seen, further upside is likely towards the 1.3500 level followed by the 1.3480 level. Its weekly RSI is bullish and pointing higher supporting this view. Conversely, on any pullback, the pair will aim at 1.3256 level where a violation will call for a run at the 1.3200 level. Further down, support comes in at the 1.3150 level and then the 1.3100 level. All in all, EUR continues to retain its broader medium term upside bias.

 

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USDCHF: With the pair turning lower and holding below its broken trendline, further decline is expected especially now that it has reversed its corrective recovery. The challenge is for it to break decisively below the 0.9082 level though closing lower below there by a pip the past week. Further down, support comes in at the 0.8950 level followed by the 0.8900 level. Price hesitation may occur here due to its psychological importance. If broken, further decline will occur towards the 0.8800 level. Its weekly RSI is bearish and pointing lower supporting this view. Conversely, the pair will have to break and hold above the 0.9388 level to reverse its entire weakness. This if seen will aim at the 0.9400 level followed by the 0.9456 level. Further out, resistance resides at the 0.9511 level. On the whole, the pair remains biased to the downside medium term

 

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USDCHF: While USDCHF may have halted its medium term downtrend and turned higher on correction the past week, its declining trendline stands in its way on further recovery. As long as the 0.9290/90 levels hold as supports, a return to the 0.9082 level cannot be ruled out. If this occurs, expect further declines to occur towards the 0.9000 level followed by the 0.8950 level and next the 0.8900 level. Price hesitation may occur here due to its psychological importance. If broken, further declines will occur towards the 0.8800 level. Conversely, the pair will have to break and hold above the 0.9290/92 levels to create scope for more upside towards the 0.9388 level. This if seen will aim at the 0.9400 level followed by the 0.9456 level. On the whole, the pair may be recovering but continues to hold on to its broader medium term downside bias.

 

USDCHF: While USDCHF may have halted its medium term downtrend and turned higher on correction the past week, its declining trendline stands in its way on further recovery. As long as the 0.9290/90 levels hold as supports, a return to the 0.9082 level cannot be ruled out. If this occurs, expect further declines to occur towards the 0.9000 level followed by the 0.8950 level and next the 0.8900 level. Price hesitation may occur here due to its psychological importance. If broken, further declines will occur towards the 0.8800 level. Conversely, the pair will have to break and hold above the 0.9290/92 levels to create scope for more upside towards the 0.9388 level. This if seen will aim at the 0.9400 level followed by the 0.9456 level. On the whole, the pair may be recovering but continues to hold on to its broader medium term downside bias.

 

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AUDUSD: As indicated in our weekly outlook, AUDUSD extended its broader medium term weakness during Monday trading today. With the pair now holding below the 1.0200 level and testing a low of 1.0114 level, there is risk of further downside pressure. The immediate support resides at the 1.0100 level where a break will target its big psycho level at the 1.0000 level. A breather could occur here and turn it higher. Its daily RSI is bearish and pointing lower supporting this view. On the upside, the pair will have to return above the 1.0200 level to reduce its present downside pressure. This if seen will call for a run at the 1.0250 level and then the 1.0300 level. Further out, resistance comes in at the 1.0374 level. All in all, the pair remains vulnerable to the downside on further weakness.

 

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USDJPY: With a rally seeing the pair strengthening further during Friday trading session, further upside offensive looks to target the 99.94 level. Above here is required to resume its medium term uptrend towards the 100.50 level. We may see a pullback from here but if broken, further upside could follow towards the 101.00 level and then the 101.50 level. Its daily RSI is bullish and pointing higher suggesting further upside. Support comes in at the 97.63 level where a violation will target the 96.00 level and then the 95.00 level. All in all, USDJPY remains biased to the upside medium term with eyes on the 99.93 level.

 

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USDJPY: Maintains Short Term Uptrend.

 

USDJPY: We continue to hold our upside bias on USDJPY despite its price hesitation risk. On ending its present pullback, it should retake the 100.60 level. A violation of here will aim at the 101.52 level. Further out, resistance resides at the 102.00 level. Conversely, support lies at the 98.00 level where a break will aim at the 97.00 level. Further down, support comes in at the 96.56/18 levels. Below here if seen will aim at the 95.00 level where a violation will aim at the 94.50 level. On the whole, USDJPY remains exposed to further upside.

 

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USDCHF: Weakens For Two Weeks In A Row.

 

USDCHF – With a second week of decline occurring the past week, there is risk of a return to the 0.9000 level. A violation of here will turn attention to its Oct 2013 low at the 0.8889 level. Further down, support lies at the 0.8750 level followed by the 0.8700 level. Its weekly RSI is bearish and pointing lower supporting this view.On the other hand, to resume its recovery triggered off the 0.8889 level now on hold, the pair will have to take out the 0.9249 level. This if seen will aim at the 0.9454 level. A cut through here will pave the way for a push towards the 0.9496 level and possibly higher towards the 0.9750 level. On the whole, the pair remains biased to the downside in the medium term.

 

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AUDUSD: Faces Further Bearishness.

 

AUDUSD: Having continued to weaken, we see risk of further downside towards the 0.9000 level where a break will target further downside towards the 0.8950 level. Further down, support stands at the 0.8900 level. Its daily RSI is bearish and pointing lower supporting this view. On the upside, resistance resides at the 0.9150 level followed by the 0.9202 level. A cut through here will aim at the 0.9250 level. Further out, resistance comes in at the 0.9300 level. All in all, the pair remains biased to the downside.

 

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USDCAD: Bullish, Targets Further Upside.

 

USDCAD: With USDCAD retaining its bullish bias, further strength is envisaged. This development leaves the pair targeting the 1.0608 level with a break paving the way for a run at the 1.0650 level. If USDCAD pushes through here, the 1.0700 level will be aimed at. Its daily RSI is bullish and pointing higher supporting this view. Conversely, support lies at the 1.0525 level where a reversal of roles is likely. Further down, support comes at the 1.0400 level with a violation targeting the 1.0350 level. A break through here will aim at the 1.0300 level and then the 1.0244 level. All in all, USDCAD now faces further upside threats.

 

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EURUSD: With continued bullish tone still intact., further upside could follow in the new week. However, it will have to take out the 1.3600 level to prevent a return to the 1.3295 level. Further out, resistance resides at the 1.3650 level where a break will aim at the 1.3710 level. Price hesitation may occur here but if violated it will target the 1.3800 level. Conversely, support lies at the 1.3300 level with a break turning focus to the 1.3250 level and possibly lower towards the 1.3200 level. We may see bulls come in here and turn the pair higher but further decline is seen expect a move lower towards the 1.3100 level. All in all, EUR remains biased to the upside in the medium.

 

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GBPUSD: Bullish, Remains On The Offensive

 

GBPUSD: With GBP holding firmly above its broken resistance turned support at the 1.6259 level and seen reversing its Monday losses, further upside offensive is likely. Resistance resides at the 1.6450 level. A breach of here will aim at the 1.6500 level with a break of there triggering more strength. Further out, resistance stands at the 1.6550 level with a violation paving the way for a run at the 1.6550 level. Its daily RSI is bullish and pointing higher supporting this view. Conversely, support lies at the 1.6342 level followed by the 1.6259 level. A reversal of roles is expected to occur and turn the pair higher. However, if that is broken, expect further decline to push the pair lower towards the 1.6200 level and then the 1.6150 level. On the whole, GBP continues to retain its medium term upside offensive.

 

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EURUSD: A follow through higher the past week suggests further price extension in the new week. Further out, resistance resides at the 1.3750 level where a break will aim at the 1.3800 level. Price hesitation may occur here but if violated it will target the 1.3850 level. Its weekly RSI is bullish and pointing higher supporting this view. Conversely, support lies at the 1.3300 level with a break turning focus to the 1.3250 level and possibly lower towards the 1.3200 level. We may see bulls come in here and turn the pair higher but further decline is seen expect a move lower towards the 1.3100 level. All in all, EUR remains biased to the upside in the medium.

 

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EURUSD: EUR looks to extend its bullishness in the new week having continued to hold on to its medium term uptrend. Further out, resistance resides at the 1.3831 level where a break will aim at the 1.3900 level. Price hesitation may occur here but if violated it will target the 1.4000 level. Its weekly RSI is bullish and pointing higher supporting this view. Conversely, support lies at the 1.3693 level with a break turning focus to the 1.3600 level and possibly lower towards the 1.3500 level. We may see bulls come in here and turn the pair higher but further decline is seen expect a move lower towards the 1.3400 level. All in all, EUR remains biased to the upside in the medium.

 

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EURUSD: Outlook Higher Medium Term.

 

EURUSD: With EUR’s broader bias remaining to the upside in the medium, further gains is likely in the days ahead. Resistance resides at the 1.3831 level. A cut through here will expose the 1.3850 level. Further out, resistance is seen at the 1.3900 level. Its daily RSI is bullish and pointing higher supporting this view. Support lies at the 1.3700 level with a breach targeting the 1.3650 level and then the 1.3600 level. We may see the bulls come in here and push the pair higher. However, if this fails to occur, expect further upside towards the 1.3550 level. All in all, EUR continues to retain its upside bias in the medium term.

 

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US Dollar Index: Recovers, Tests Trendline Resistance

 

US Dollar Index: With the Index bullish and threatening further upside, more strength is expected. However, it will have to break and hold above its declining trendline currently at the 80.61 level to trigger further strength. This if seen will extend recovery higher towards the 80.98 level where a violation will aim at the 81.48 level. A push through this level will set the stage for a run at the 82.00 level and possibly higher towards the 82.50 level. Its daily RSI is bullish and pointing higher supporting this view. Conversely, as long as it continues to trade below its declining trendline, expect a push back lower. Support lies at the 80.50 level where a violation will aim at the 80.00 level. Further down, support lies at the 79.75 level with a turn below here paving the way for a run at the 79.00 level. All in all, the Index continues to face upside threats in the short term.

 

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USDJPY: Retains Its Bullish Offensive Bias.

 

USDJPY: With the pair bullish and threatening further upside, more gains are likely in the days ahead. Resistance resides at the 105.00 level. Above here will resume its broader upside towards the 105.50 level. Further out, resistance resides at the 106.00 level. Its daily RSI is bullish and pointing higher supporting this view. On the downside, support resides at the 103.00 level followed the 102.15 level. Further down, the 101.50 level and the 101.00 level come in as the next support followed by the 100.50 level. On the whole, USDJPY remains exposed to the upside medium term.

 

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    • Date: 17th April 2024. Market News – Appetite for risk-taking remains weak. Economic Indicators & Central Banks:   Stocks, Treasury yields and US Dollar stay firmed. Fed Chair Powell added to the recent sell off. His slightly more hawkish tone further priced out chances for any imminent action and the timing of a cut was pushed out further. He suggested if higher inflation does persist, the Fed will hold rates steady “for as long as needed.” Implied Fed Fund: There remains no real chance for a move on May 1 and at their intraday highs the June implied funds rate future showed only 5 bps, while July reflected only 10 bps. And a full 25 bps was not priced in until November, with 38 bps in cuts seen for 2024. US & EU Economies Diverging: Lagarde says ECB is moving toward rate cuts – if there are no major shocks. UK March CPI inflation falls less than expected. Output price inflation has started to nudge higher, despite another decline in input prices. Together with yesterday’s higher than expected wage numbers, the data will add to the arguments of the hawks at the BoE, which remain very reluctant to contemplate rate cuts. Canada CPI rose 0.6% in March, double the 0.3% February increase BUT core eased. The doors are still open for a possible cut at the next BoC meeting on June 5. IMF revised up its global growth forecast for 2024 with inflation easing, in its new World Economic Outlook. This is consistent with a global soft landing, according to the report. Financial Markets Performance:   USDJPY also inched up to 154.67 on expectations the BoJ will remain accommodative and as the market challenges a perceived 155 red line for MoF intervention. USOIL prices slipped -0.15% to $84.20 per barrel. Gold rose 0.24% to $2389.11 per ounce, a new record closing high as geopolitical risks overshadowed the impacts of rising rates and the stronger dollar. Market Trends:   Wall Street waffled either side of unchanged on the day amid dimming rate cut potential, rising yields, and earnings. The major indexes closed mixed with the Dow up 0.17%, while the S&P500 and NASDAQ lost -0.21% and -0.12%, respectively. Asian stock markets mostly corrected again, with Japanese bourses underperforming and the Nikkei down -1.3%. Mainland China bourses were a notable exception and the CSI 300 rallied 1.4%, but the MSCI Asia Pacific index came close to erasing the gains for this year. Always trade with strict risk management. Your capital is the single most important aspect of your trading business. Please note that times displayed based on local time zone and are from time of writing this report. Click HERE to access the full HFM Economic calendar. Want to learn to trade and analyse the markets? Join our webinars and get analysis and trading ideas combined with better understanding on how markets work. Click HERE to register for FREE! Click HERE to READ more Market news. Andria Pichidi Market Analyst HFMarkets Disclaimer: This material is provided as a general marketing communication for information purposes only and does not constitute an independent investment research. Nothing in this communication contains, or should be considered as containing, an investment advice or an investment recommendation or a solicitation for the purpose of buying or selling of any financial instrument. All information provided is gathered from reputable sources and any information containing an indication of past performance is not a guarantee or reliable indicator of future performance. Users acknowledge that any investment in FX and CFDs products is characterized by a certain degree of uncertainty and that any investment of this nature involves a high level of risk for which the users are solely responsible and liable. We assume no liability for any loss arising from any investment made based on the information provided in this communication. This communication must not be reproduced or further distributed without our prior written permission.vvvvvvv
    • Date: 16th April 2024. Market News – Stocks and currencies sell off; USD up. Economic Indicators & Central Banks:   Stocks and currencies sell off, while the US Dollar picks up haven flows. Treasuries yields spiked again to fresh 2024 peaks before paring losses into the close, post, the stronger than expected retail sales eliciting a broad sell off in the markets. Rates surged as the data pushed rate cut bets further into the future with July now less than a 50-50 chance. Wall Street finished with steep declines led by tech. Stocks opened in the green on a relief trade after Israel repulsed the well advertised attack from Iran on Sunday. But equities turned sharply lower and extended last week’s declines amid the rise in yields. Investor concerns were intensified as Israel threatened retaliation. There’s growing anxiety over earnings even after a big beat from Goldman Sachs. UK labor market data was mixed, as the ILO unemployment rate unexpectedly lifted, while wage growth came in higher than anticipated – The data suggests that the labor market is catching up with the recession. Mixed messages then for the BoE. China grew by 5.3% in Q1 however the numbers are causing a lot of doubts over sustainability of this growth. The bounce came in the first 2 months of the year. In March, growth in retail sales slumped and industrial output decelerated below forecasts, suggesting challenges on the horizon. Today: Germany ZEW, US housing starts & industrial production, Fed Vice Chair Philip Jefferson speech, BOE Bailey speech & IMF outlook. Earnings releases: Morgan Stanley and Bank of America. Financial Markets Performance:   The US Dollar rallied to 106.19 after testing 106.25, gaining against JPY and rising to 154.23, despite intervention risk. Yen traders started to see the 160 mark as the next Resistance level. Gold surged 1.76% to $2386 per ounce amid geopolitical risks and Chinese buying, even as the USD firmed and yields climbed. USOIL is flat at $85 per barrel. Market Trends:   Breaks of key technical levels exacerbated the sell off. Tech was the big loser with the NASDAQ plunging -1.79% to 15,885 while the S&P500 dropped -1.20% to 5061, with the Dow sliding -0.65% to 37,735. The S&P had the biggest 2-day sell off since March 2023. Nikkei and ASX lost -1.9% and -1.8% respectively, and the Hang Seng is down -2.1%. European bourses are down more than -1% and US futures are also in the red. CTA selling tsunami: “Just a few points lower CTAs will for the first time this year start selling in size, to add insult to injury, we are breaking major trend-lines in equities and the gamma stabilizer is totally gone.” Short term CTA threshold levels are kicking in big time according to GS. Medium term is 4873 (most important) while the long term level is at 4605. Always trade with strict risk management. Your capital is the single most important aspect of your trading business. Please note that times displayed based on local time zone and are from time of writing this report. Click HERE to access the full HFM Economic calendar. Want to learn to trade and analyse the markets? Join our webinars and get analysis and trading ideas combined with better understanding on how markets work. Click HERE to register for FREE! Click HERE to READ more Market news. Andria Pichidi Market Analyst HFMarkets Disclaimer: This material is provided as a general marketing communication for information purposes only and does not constitute an independent investment research. Nothing in this communication contains, or should be considered as containing, an investment advice or an investment recommendation or a solicitation for the purpose of buying or selling of any financial instrument. All information provided is gathered from reputable sources and any information containing an indication of past performance is not a guarantee or reliable indicator of future performance. Users acknowledge that any investment in FX and CFDs products is characterized by a certain degree of uncertainty and that any investment of this nature involves a high level of risk for which the users are solely responsible and liable. We assume no liability for any loss arising from any investment made based on the information provided in this communication. This communication must not be reproduced or further distributed without our prior written permission.
    • Date: 15th April 2024. Market News – Negative Reversion; Safe Havens Rally. Trading Leveraged Products is risky Economic Indicators & Central Banks:   Markets weigh risk of retaliation cycle in Middle East. Initially the retaliatory strike from Iran on Israel fostered a haven bid, into bonds, gold and other haven assets, as it threatens a wider regional conflict. However, this morning, Oil and Asian equity markets were muted as traders shrugged off fears of a war escalation in the Middle East. Iran said “the matter can be deemed concluded”, and President Joe Biden has called on Israel to exercise restraint following Iran’s drone and missile strike, as part of Washington’s efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East and minimize the likelihood of a widespread regional conflict. New US and UK sanctions banned deliveries of Russian supplies, i.e. key industrial metals, produced after midnight on Friday. Aluminum jumped 9.4%, nickel rose 8.8%, suggesting brokers are bracing for major supply chain disruption. Financial Markets Performance:   The USDIndex fell back from highs over 106 to currently 105.70. The Yen dip against USD to 153.85. USOIL settled lower at 84.50 per barrel and Gold is trading below session highs at currently $2357.92 per ounce. Copper, more liquid and driven by the global economy over recent weeks, was more subdued this morning. Currently at $4.3180. Market Trends:   Asian stock markets traded mixed, but European and US futures are slightly higher after a tough session on Friday and yields have picked up. Mainland China bourses outperformed overnight, after Beijing offered renewed regulatory support. The PBOC meanwhile left the 1-year MLF rate unchanged, while once again draining funds from the system. Nikkei slipped 1% to 39,114.19. On Friday, NASDAQ slumped -1.62% to 16,175, unwinding most of Thursday’s 1.68% jump to a new all-time high at 16,442. The S&P500 fell -1.46% and the Dow dropped 1.24%. Declines were broadbased with all 11 sectors of the S&P finishing in the red. JPMorgan Chase sank 6.5% despite reporting stronger profit in Q1. The nation’s largest bank gave a forecast for a key source of income this year that fell below Wall Street’s estimate, calling for only modest growth. Apple shipments drop by 10% in Q1. Always trade with strict risk management. Your capital is the single most important aspect of your trading business. Please note that times displayed based on local time zone and are from time of writing this report. Click HERE to access the full HFM Economic calendar. Want to learn to trade and analyse the markets? Join our webinars and get analysis and trading ideas combined with better understanding on how markets work. Click HERE to register for FREE! Click HERE to READ more Market news. Andria Pichidi Market Analyst HFMarkets Disclaimer: This material is provided as a general marketing communication for information purposes only and does not constitute an independent investment research. Nothing in this communication contains, or should be considered as containing, an investment advice or an investment recommendation or a solicitation for the purpose of buying or selling of any financial instrument. All information provided is gathered from reputable sources and any information containing an indication of past performance is not a guarantee or reliable indicator of future performance. Users acknowledge that any investment in FX and CFDs products is characterized by a certain degree of uncertainty and that any investment of this nature involves a high level of risk for which the users are solely responsible and liable. We assume no liability for any loss arising from any investment made based on the information provided in this communication. This communication must not be reproduced or further distributed without our prior written permission.
    • The morning of my last post I happened to glance over to the side and saw “...angst over the FOMC’s rate trajectory triggered a flight to safety, hence boosting the haven demand. “   http://www.traderslaboratory.com/forums/topic/21621-hfmarkets-hfmcom-market-analysis-services/page/17/?tab=comments#comment-228522   I reacted, but didn’t take time to  respond then... will now --- HFBlogNews, I don’t know if you are simply aggregating the chosen narratives for the day or if it’s your own reporting... either way - “flight to safety”????  haven ?????  Re: “safety  - ”Those ‘solid rocks’ are getting so fragile a hit from a dandelion blowball might shatter them... like now nobody wants to buy longer term new issues at these rates...yet the financial media still follows the scripts... The imagery they pound day in and day out makes it look like the Fed knows what they’re doing to help ‘us’... They do know what they’re doing - but it certainly is not to help ‘us’... and it is not to ‘control’ inflation... And at some point in the not too distant future, the interest due will eat a huge portion of the ‘revenue’ Re: “haven” The defaults are coming ...  The US will not be the first to default... but it will certainly not be the very last to default !! ...Enough casual anti-white racism for the day  ... just sayin’
    • Date: 12th April 2024. Producer Inflation On The Rise, But Will Earnings Hold Demand Steady?     Producer inflation rose slightly less than previous expectations, but the annual figure continues to rise. The annual PPI rose to 2.1% and the Core PPI rose to 2.4%. The NASDAQ and SNP500 end the day higher, but the Dow Jones continues to struggle. This morning earnings kick off with the banking sector including JP Morgan, BlackRock and Wells Fargo. All 3 stocks trade higher during pre-trading hours. The Euro trades lower against all currencies despite the ECB’s attempt to establish a hawkish tone. USA100 – The NASDAQ Climbs Higher, But Is the Growth Sustainable? The NASDAQ was the only index which did not witness a significant decline at the opening of the US session. In addition to this, the USA100 is the only index which is witnessing indications of a bullish market. The price has crossed onto a higher high breaking the resistance level at $18,269. The index is also trading above the 75-Bar EMA and at the 65.00 level on the RSI which signals buyers are controlling the market. However, a similar large bullish impulse wave was also formed on the 3rd and 5th of the month and was followed by a correction. Therefore, investors need to be cautious of a bearish breakout which may signal a correction back to the 75-bar EMA (18,165). The medium-term growth and its sustainability will depend on the upcoming earnings data.   Bond yields declined during this morning’s Asian session by 18 points, which is positive for the stock market. However, even with the decline, bond yields remain significantly higher than Monday’s opening yield. This week the 10-year bond yield rose from 4.424 to 4.558, which is a concern. If bond yields again start to rise, the stock market potentially can again become pressured. 25% of the NASDAQ ended the day lower and 75% higher. This gives a clear indication of the sentiment towards the technology sector and reassures traders about the price movement. Another positive was all of the top 12 influential stocks rose in value. Apple, NVIDIA and Broadcom saw the strongest gains, all rising more than 4%. Producer inflation read slightly lower than expectations, however, the index continues to rise. The Producer Price Index rose from 1.6% to 2.1% and the Core PPI from 2.1% to 2.4%. Therefore, it is not indicating inflation will become easier to tackle in the upcoming months. For this reason, investors should note that inflation and the monetary policy is still a risk and can trigger strong bearish impulse waves. EURUSD – The Euro Declines Against Major Currencies The European Central Bank is attempting to concentrate on the positive factors and give no indications of when the committee may opt to cut rates. For example, President Lagarde advises “sales figures” remain stable, but the issue remains they are stably low. Officials said the decline in prices generally confirms medium-term forecasts and is ensured by a decrease in the cost of food and goods. Most experts continue to believe that the first reduction in interest rates will happen in June, and there may be three or four in total during the year. Due to this, the Euro is declining against all currencies including the Pound, Yen and Swiss Franc. The US Dollar Index on the other hand trades 0.39% higher and is almost trading at a 23-week high. Due to this momentum, the price of the exchange continues to indicate a decline in favor of the US Dollar.   Always trade with strict risk management. Your capital is the single most important aspect of your trading business. Please note that times displayed based on local time zone and are from time of writing this report. Click HERE to access the full HFM Economic calendar. Want to learn to trade and analyse the markets? Join our webinars and get analysis and trading ideas combined with better understanding on how markets work. Click HERE to register for FREE! Click HERE to READ more Market news. Michalis Efthymiou Market Analyst HMarkets Disclaimer: This material is provided as a general marketing communication for information purposes only and does not constitute an independent investment research. Nothing in this communication contains, or should be considered as containing, an investment advice or an investment recommendation or a solicitation for the purpose of buying or selling of any financial instrument. All information provided is gathered from reputable sources and any information containing an indication of past performance is not a guarantee or reliable indicator of future performance. Users acknowledge that any investment in FX and CFDs products is characterized by a certain degree of uncertainty and that any investment of this nature involves a high level of risk for which the users are solely responsible and liable. We assume no liability for any loss arising from any investment made based on the information provided in this communication. This communication must not be reproduced or further distributed without our prior written permission.
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