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[Andrea ForexMart]

GBP/USD Technical Analysis: December 12, 2016


The Goods Trade Balance and Total Trade Balance established an optimistic data on Friday along with the strengthening of the sterling pound. The British currency procured some ground during the earlier trading session on Friday. Buyers drove the prices towards a higher position and tested the 1.2600 level amid the European session. The upward impetus short-lived consequent to the test, following the GBP’s rollback below the level. As indicated in the 4-hour chart, the cable pair rebounded through the 50-EMA. Moving averages uphold its bullish bias.


Resistance lies in the 1.2600 are, the support sits at the 1.2500 region. The MACD histogram pierced through the negative range. When the MACD stayed in the negative zone, sellers will obtain more strength. The RSI is within the neutral territory.


The GBPUSD is expected to weaken upon the break below the 1.2600 level. Likewise, this could lead the prices towards 1.2500.

 

[Andrea ForexMart]

USD/JPY Technical Analysis: December 13, 2016


The Japanese yen experienced downward pressure during Monday’s session due to the OPEC production deal as well as the positive market sentiment with regards to the Fed rate hike scheduled this December. Japan had recently released its Machinery Order and turned out to be positive, but even this particular economic data’s effect paled in comparison to the aforementioned events which had a much larger impact on the safe haven currency.


The price of the USD/JPY pair reverted from 116.00 points and went back to the 115.00 trading range. As seen in the currency pair’s 4-hour chart, the price of the USD/JPY stayed just above its moving averages and continued to inch higher. Resistance levels for the USD/JPY pair is seen to be at 116.00, while support levels are expected to come in at 115.00 points.


The MACD indicators for the currency pair increased, showing a surge in buyer strength. Meanwhile, its RSI indicators were able to remain within the overvalued regions. The market is now monitoring the pair’s current position at 116.00, and if the USD/JPY manages to break through this region, then the pair could possibly hit the 117.00 trading region.

 

[Andrea ForexMart]

USD/CAD Technical Analysis: December 13, 2016


The USD/CAD pair remained under 1.3120 points and has now clinched its tenth day in the lower rung of the trading range. The CAD dropped during the previous trading session due to a 5% increase in crude oil prices after the OPEC meeting last week, which included non-OPEC oil-producing countries, with the participants altogether agreeing to implement production cuts on oil. Participants who were not OPEC members all agreed to productions cuts amounting to a total of 600,000 bpd, with Russia contributing a total cut of 300,000 bpd. Saudi Arabia has also expressed its possible plans to further cut back on its production of oil. However, in spite of the uncertainty on whether oil producers would be able to push through with their planned production cuts, an increase in oil prices would most definitely help in augmenting US shale production and could offset the production cuts announced last week.


The Canadian trade market would be able to benefit from steady increases in crude oil prices, as the USD/CAD’s 200 EMA is presently at 1.3075 points and is in line with 1.3040 on the lower region of the trading chart. Resistance levels for the USD/CAD pair is at the 1.3175-1.3185 trading region, and the pair shows signs of becoming oversold. Market players are now expecting a retrace if the 200 EMA maintains its current levels within the week.

 

[Andrea ForexMart]

EUR/USD Technical Analysis: December 19, 2016


The trade balance in the Euro area declined in October, same scenario with the volume of exports but the import volume increased despite the decrease in the value of European currency. Moreover, the euro made a recovery on Friday. Traders broke the price and reached 1.0450 as they made some reversal on its previous losses. Meanwhile, buyers were unable to regain the level which caused an ascending motion of impetus to fade thereupon the price move towards a lower area. The 50-EMA pass over the 100-EMA downwards as shown in the 4-hour chart. The entire moving averages headed lower. Resistance touch the 1.0450 range, support lies at 1.0400.


The MACD histogram strengthened which means the positions for the sellers softened. RSI is in the oversold territory which indicates for another downward trend. According to speculations, the market will remain in the pressured area in case that EUR/USD fail to push the price higher, in return, the pair is expected to establish a weak point. The next target of the sellers is 1.0350 and 1.0400.

 

[Andrea ForexMart]

GBP/USD Technical Analysis: December 19, 2016


The decision of the BoE to remain a constant rates did not surprise the market at all, seeing the rates to exist at 0.25%. The British currency was able to gain strength in spite of the reverse movement of its American counterpart subsequent to rally that took place on Friday.

Moreover, the sterling had a stronger stance as it bounced off its losses during the trades on Friday. The current rebound are considered as bear’s activity in selling its stock in order to gain despite of the sharp rise last week. Recovery seems weak and even there is a dollar retracement, the greens established a solid position generally.


The 4-hour chart showed that the price tested the 200-EMA, while the 50-EMA headed towards a lower level, both 100 and 200- day moving averages sustained a bullish pattern. Resistance is seen at the 1.2500 region, support is at the 1.2400 level. The MACD histogram increased which means a weak position for the sellers. RSI stayed in the oversold levels.


It is best to go short within the 1.2400 handle as its first target. In case that a price consolidation arise below the first target, it is expected that the GBP/USD will moved in the 1.2300 mark. However, a break on top of the 1.25 handle would weaken the U.S dollar. The pound have the tendency to expand its recovery through 1.2550.

 

[Andrea ForexMart]

EUR/USD Technical Analysis: December 20, 2016


Along with the positive report from the German Business climate is the strengthening of the single European currency. But the upbeat of euro was impeded by a fresh selling interest.


Meanwhile, the market appeared to be calm within this week as the greenbacks slowed down towards its major rivals amid the Asian session. The EUR edged over the dollar and further recovered during the trades on Monday while the dollar continued to soften. Buyers pushed the price through 1.0475 level by which the seller’s resistance is found. The renewed selling pressure caused the pair to slid down the 1.0450 region in the post-EU open. Moreover, the pair approached the 1.0400 mark throughout the North American Trading session. The 50-EMA pass over the 100-EMA towards a lower point. The entire moving averages manage a descending trend. Current resistance touched the 1.0450 level, support settled within the 1.0400 area.


The MACD histogram declined as it indicated stronger stance for the sellers. RSI holds the oversold territory and signaled a downward movement.


Should the pair remained under the level of 1.0450 in order for the market to continue its moving to enter the 1.0350 and 1.0400 regions.

 

[Andrea ForexMart]

USD/CAD Technical Analysis: December 28, 2016


The stock market of Canada is close due to U.K’s official holiday, Boxing Day. While the release of GDP and CPI last week has changed the supposition of the Canadian regulator for the easing of its monetary policy in the near future. The pair remains in the hands of the buyers within its 6-week high. The greenbacks regain some of its losses because traders pushed the price towards the 1.3540 from the previous 1.3500 level.


The short-lived upward momentum further weakened in the predetermined level where the buyers came across the resistance of the sellers.


According to the 4-hour chart, the USDCAD hovered on top of the moving averages. The 50-EMA cross over the 200 and 100 EMA in an upward direction. While the 100 and 200-day moving averages are neutral and the 50-EMA headed up. Resistance highlighted the 1.3540 region, support sits in the 1.3470.


The MACD histogram grew less which confirmed weak position for the buyers. RSI remained overvalued.


If the 1.3540 region were unable to break, it would cause for a downward correction when the pair plunge below the 1.3470 support level. The next potential target of the sellers is 1.3400. The pair is able to expand its gains towards 1.3589 if the buyers break higher.

 

[Andrea ForexMart]

NZD/USD Technical Analysis: January 3, 2017


The trading session of the pair NZD/USD has high volatility on Friday as traders settle their positions in closing for the year end. A slightly supportive candle is seen to form with a strong resistance at 0.70 level while it is supportive on prior trading session. The exhaustive candle pattern encouraged sellers to be active, trying to move the price towards the 0.68 level. The U.S. dollar remains strong while the New Zealand dollar is expected to be lower as greenback dominates the trend.

 

[Andrea ForexMart]

EUR/GBP Technical Analysis: January 3, 2017


The pair EUR/GBP declined last Friday and has been carried on for quite some time. There’s quite a resistance above the psychological level on the direction towards the 0.87 level that signals an opportunity for selling. The market is trying to move the levels further downward on the way to the next target at 0.83 handle, With the strong resistance for this pair, one way to trade this pair is to sell it moving along the surge on its short-term charts that continues to go downward.

 

[Andrea ForexMart]

EUR/JPY Technical Analysis: January 3, 2017


The EUR/JPY had an initial rally on Friday, however, shifted to another direction and formed an exhaustive candle logically. The pair was unable to break out through the upside and continued to consolidate on its current place. Meanwhile support level hovered in a lower position in order to maintain the market out of debt and any other difficulty. The price floor of the market settled near the 120 region. The next potential target is 125 mark, favoring a higher level against longer-term trends. Selling interest seems little no importance as of this writing.

 

[Andrea ForexMart]

GBP/JPY Technical Analysis: January 3, 2017


The British pound paired with the Japanese Yen rallied last Friday as it moved ahead of the hammer pattern on Thursday. This event caused many buyers to return to the market as it moved near the 145 level. A break above the aforesaid level will drove towards the 150 region.

The GBP/JPY continued to have a significant dip by which the market in return would increase buying opportunities. On the other hand, the price floor of the pair is below the 140 handle.

 

[Andrea ForexMart]

USD/JPY Technical Analysis: January 4, 2017


The USD/JPY pair broke its psychological level yesterday but rebounded higher than the turnaround level. A semi exhaustive candle was seen to form that could further push upwards the long-term levels with chances for pullback. The Support level was posited at 115 area with the next target at 120 level. It seems the market could reach this mark anytime soon.

The non-farm payroll data is anticipated to come out which will have a big impact to the pair that could subdue the market.

 

[Andrea ForexMart]

NZD/USD Technical Analysis: January 4, 2017


The New Zealand currency had recovered compared to its American counterpart after the data release from China's manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index. Meanwhile, the pair established its recovery during the early trades yesterday in spite of the dollar’s strengthening across the board.


The NZD plunged through an upward trend and beat the 0.6950 level in the middle session of Asian trading. Nevertheless, the upswing that last overnight tried to hold back below the 0.6950 hurdle where the NZD/USD found a renewed selling interest. Moreover, the pair rebounded from the level amid the post-EU open and continued towards the 0.6900 support.

The 4-hour chart showed the price pushed the 50-EMA upwards in the morning trades. The pair was unable to expand its growth and further entered the 50-day moving averages before the outset of the North American session. The 200-EMA together with the 100-EMA sustained its bearish signal and the 50-EMA established a neutral stance. Resistance took the 0.6950 level, support approached the 0.6900 area. The MACD histogram traded on the downside. While the RSI oscillator lies in the neutral zone after it departed in the overvalued readings.


A bearish sentiment ruled on Tuesday. It is highly anticipated that the currency pair’s next target is 0.6900. In case the NZDUSD surpasses the initial target, the price is possible to move ahead to the 0.6850 region.

 

[Andrea ForexMart]

GBP/USD Technical Analysis: January 4, 2017


The manufacturing PMI of the United Kingdom had supported the sterling temporarily amid trades on Tuesday. While the strength of greenbacks had curbed the major gains.

Moreover, the GBP presented a neutral-to-bearish position yesterday. The cable pair reversed its early lows during the Asian session but the pound lose its legs to move ahead the 1.2300 level where major currencies work over new offers.


The pour lowered down in the 1.2245 region, although a renewed bout of buying interest stimulate the British currency to regain its previous losses hence it continued to bounced back towards the 1.23 barrier.


As presented in the 4-hour chart, the price pushed the 50-EMA upwards. Meanwhile, majors failed to escape around the area of 50-EMA thus, it hovered within the region all throughout the trading day. Moving averages (50, 100 and 200). The resistance highlighted the 1.2300, support jump in through 1.2200 mark.


The MACD histogram is set in the centerline. In case the indicator came back to the negative zone, seller’s strength will grow. If it entered the positive territory, buyers have the power to dominate the market. The RSI kept intact in the neutral stance.


According to forecasts, the bearish sentiment will prevail. Most likely, the scenario will exhibit a further downward movement around the 1.2200 region.

 

[Andrea ForexMart]

USD/CAD Technical Analysis: January 5, 2017


The positive sentiment of the oil market yesterday brought favorable impact on commodity currencies including the Canadian dollar.


The U.S dollar recovered in the Asian hours and slowed down within the 1.3470 range when the commodity-linked pair move towards fresh offers as it continued to fell under the 1.3400 support during the onset of EU trades.


Sellers were able to resume their gains amid the European session and pointed to the 1.3260 region. The downward pressure weakened near the 1.3300 while the price made a reversal around the aforesaid level. The price further broke the 200 and 100-EMAs in a descending manner as shown in the 4-hour chart. The 100 and 50-EMAs maneuvered towards a higher position while the 200-EMA is trending neutral. Resistance took the 1.3400 level, support highlighted the 1.3330 mark.


MACD indicator declined which confirmed strength for the sellers. RSI kept intact around the oversold zone.


In case the price had directed below the 1.3330 region, it will open an opportunity for the sellers to continue a short-term downward trend. The next probable target of the sellers are the 1.3190 and 1.3260 marks. The USD/CAD is able to bounce off few of its losses if it moves back on top of the 1.3330.

 

[Andrea ForexMart]

EUR/USD Technical Analysis: January 5, 2017


The positive data from the Euro zone supported the single European currency which further strengthened versus its US peer. Based on the EU statistical data, the inflation rate of the European countries is fast growing. While the favorable Markit Services and Composite PMIs of France and Germany further reinforced the EUR.


Technically, the major pair maintained a mid-term downward channel within a lower boundary. However, the 4-hour chart showed a limited upside potential. The Fiber reversed some of its losses during the trades on Wednesday. The buyers drove the prices towards the 1.0450 level where an upward impetus gradually disappear in the middle session of the EU hours. After reaching the aforesaid level, euro return on its recent region where it stayed.


The 50-EMA is in a neutral position and have been tested by the price in the mentioned time frame accordingly, while the 200 and 100-EMAs headed downwards.


The EUR/USD hovered under the moving averages as the level of resistance touched the 1.0450 and support entered at 1.0400.


The MACD histogram increased which indicated a weak position for sellers. RSI moved in the neutral zone and departed from the oversold area.


As it was mentioned in the forecast, the EUR is expected to kept intact in the pressured area but recovered the 1.0500 barrier. Buyers are able to lead the pair towards 1.0550. A break down from the 1.0400 handle will cause weakness for the EURUSD as well. The initial target of the sellers is 1.0350.

 

[Andrea ForexMart]

NZD/USD Technical Analysis: January 9, 2016


The kiwi expand its recovery against its U.S peer during the middle session of Asia. Meanwhile, the NZD/USD is unable to move further the 0.7050 level and bounce back after it touched the aforesaid level.


During the EU session, the pair remained in a tight range that lies in the middle of 0.7000 and 0.7030. Another session of selling interest drove the New Zealand dollar downwards prior to the opening of the NY trades.


The price had a steep decline towards the 0.7000 range and extended its losses. According in the 4-hour chart, the price pushed the 50 and 100-EMAs higher and the 200-EMA was tested. It continued to struggle together with the neutral 200-EMA in the course of the EU hours. Moreover, the 50-EMA ascended, at the same time the 100-EMA moved southwards. Resistance touched the 0.7050, support is seen at 0.7000.


The indicators en route north around the bullish zone. The MACD histogram increased, favoring buyer’s strength. The RSI lies in overvalued territory.


The technical represents a bullish momentum. A The technical picture presents a bullish tone. A rapid price decline on top of the 0.7050 impedes the increase within the 0.7100 resistance level.

 

[Andrea ForexMart]

GBP/USD Technical Analysis: January 9, 2017


There is no major economic news anticipated in the United Kingdom last Friday. While the data from U.S affected the market as traders awaits for the figures of trade balance and labor data.


After it reached the 1.2430 level in the Asian session, the GBP/USD weakened and shifted downside. The British currency returned to the support region 1.2400 where it met a stable support during the morning trades.


The cable pair extremely toggles in a narrow range amid EU session waiting for a renewed stimulus. Furthermore, a selling interest arises before the onset of the NY trades as it pushed the pair downwards.


As shown in the 4-hour chart, the price drove the 50 and 100-EMAs higher. The pair remained in the middle of the neutralize 200-EMA and bearish 100-EMA in the earlier trading. Resistance entered the 1.2400, support touched the 1.2300 region.


The technicals had a moderate reversal from the overbought zone. The MACD indicator traded in the downside. The RSI stayed around the overvalued readings.


In case the GBPUSD breakout within the 1.2400 resistance level upon the establishing of buy orders, the price recovery may extend through the marks 1.2450 and 1.2500. However, a negative signal and further risk easing would emerge when a movement push through the 1.23 level. Furthermore, sellers were able to send the pair towards 1.2200.

 

[Andrea ForexMart]

USD/CAD Technical Analysis: January 10, 2017


The commodity-linked Canadian currency moved back as the dollar strengthened and oil prices declined. A bearish bias prevailed on Monday. The price tried to recover however, the 1.3260 hurdle prevents it to continue.


Upon reaching the aforementioned level, the greenbacks rebounded from the barrier and progress towards the 1.3190 region afterward.


The price continued to develop under the moving averages as indicated in the 4-hour chart. Shown in the same trading chart, the 50-EMA extended over the 100-EMA downwards. Moreover, the 50 and 200-EMAs maintained a lower position while the 100-EMA held an upward direction. Resistance lies at 1.3260, support entered the 1.3190. The MACD indicators improved which confirmed weak seller’s position. RSI hovered in the oversold readings.


The bearish sentiment is preferable to dominate as of now, another downtrend is further expected. The next target of the sellers are 1.3120 and 1.3190. The USD/CAD is able to bounce off its losses supposing that it breaks the 1.3260 handle upwards so it can reached the 1.3330 region.

 

[Andrea ForexMart]

GBP/USD Technical Analysis: January 10, 2017


As the week starts, the British currency was marked red. The GBP/USD softened due to rising concerns about Hard-Brexit. However, the price index of Halifax provided minor support for the pound because the House Prices published a higher than expected results. Meanwhile, sellers consistently manage the overall market on Monday.


The sterling had a downward price break during the daily trades opening as it promptly spread its weakness until the 1.2200 level.


After the pair reached the level, the pressured area continued to fade while the pair advance towards the consolidation phase. However, the consolidation was short-lived making another bout of selling pressure which drove the Cable to the 1.2100 area.


A downward momentum further faded with some pips on top of the 1.2200 handle after it touched the 1.2123 mark, the price rebounded and lessened the amount of their losses.


The 1-hour chart showed that the sterling lead the moving averages towards a lower point, seeing the 50-EMA descended while 200 and 100-EMAs are trending flat. Resistance took the 1.2200 range, support entered the 1.2100.


The MACD indicator jumps into the negative zone. In case the histogram hovered in the negative territory, sellers will strengthen. The RSI stay close to the oversold condition, indicating another lower movement.


As shown in the 4-hour chart, the bearish bias will prevail. Sellers were able to come at 1.2100 level in the near-term, heading to 1.2000. There is still a possibility for the GBPUSD to make an attempt in reclaiming the resistance regions 1.2200 – 1.2230.