USD/CAD: the "bulls" hold the advantage 23.04.2018
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NPBFX offers the latest release of analytics on the USD/CAD for a better understanding of the current market situation and more efficient trading.
Current trend
USD showed growth against CAD on Friday, marking a new local maximum since April 9.
Investors focused on the US administration on Friday. The US Treasury is considering the use of the Emergency Economic Powers Law which, in particular, gives the president the right to block deals and freeze assets. With its help, it is planned to limit Chinese investments in high-tech industries of American industry: investing in high-speed 5G communication may be prohibited.
Reports on consumer inflation which did not meet the expectations of the market were published in Canada on Friday. The Consumer Price Index in March rose by 0.3% MoM after an increase of 0.6% MoM in February. In annual terms, consumer price growth slowed from +1.5% MoM to +1.4% MoM.
Support and resistance
On the D1 chart Bollinger Bands are reversing horisontally. The price range is narrowed from above, reflecting a sharp change in the direction of trading in the short/medium term.
MACD indicator is growing preserving a stable buy signal (locating above the signal line).
Stochastic maintains upward direction, but is located in close proximity to its maximum levels, which indicates a strong overbought USD in the short term.
The technical indicators remain contradictory; therefore it is necessary to wait for clarification of trading signals for planning new transactions.
Resistance levels: 1.2800, 1.2846, 1.2900, 1.2947, 1.3000.
Support levels: 1.2744, 1.2700, 1.2622, 1.2540, 1.2500.
Trading tips
To open long positions, one can rely on the breakout of 1.2800 mark. Take-profit – 1.2900. Stop-loss – 1.2744. Implementation period: 2-3 days.
A reverse into the downward plane with a breakdown of 1.2744 or 1.2700 can be a signal for the beginning of corrective sales with targets at 1.2622–1.2600 or 1.2550–1.2540. Stop-loss should be placed no further than 1.2800. Implementation period: 2-3 days.
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If you have any questions about trading instruments, you can always ask an analyst in the online chat on the portal and get a free consultation of an experienced specialist.
Use the current recommendations of analysts on USD/CAD and trade efficiently with NPBFX.
Good afternoon, dear forum visitors!
NPBFX offers the latest release of analytics on the USD/CAD for a better understanding of the current market situation and more efficient trading.
Current trend
USD showed growth against CAD on Friday, marking a new local maximum since April 9.
Investors focused on the US administration on Friday. The US Treasury is considering the use of the Emergency Economic Powers Law which, in particular, gives the president the right to block deals and freeze assets. With its help, it is planned to limit Chinese investments in high-tech industries of American industry: investing in high-speed 5G communication may be prohibited.
Reports on consumer inflation which did not meet the expectations of the market were published in Canada on Friday. The Consumer Price Index in March rose by 0.3% MoM after an increase of 0.6% MoM in February. In annual terms, consumer price growth slowed from +1.5% MoM to +1.4% MoM.
Support and resistance
On the D1 chart Bollinger Bands are reversing horisontally. The price range is narrowed from above, reflecting a sharp change in the direction of trading in the short/medium term.
MACD indicator is growing preserving a stable buy signal (locating above the signal line).
Stochastic maintains upward direction, but is located in close proximity to its maximum levels, which indicates a strong overbought USD in the short term.
The technical indicators remain contradictory; therefore it is necessary to wait for clarification of trading signals for planning new transactions.
Resistance levels: 1.2800, 1.2846, 1.2900, 1.2947, 1.3000.
Support levels: 1.2744, 1.2700, 1.2622, 1.2540, 1.2500.
Trading tips
To open long positions, one can rely on the breakout of 1.2800 mark. Take-profit – 1.2900. Stop-loss – 1.2744. Implementation period: 2-3 days.
A reverse into the downward plane with a breakdown of 1.2744 or 1.2700 can be a signal for the beginning of corrective sales with targets at 1.2622–1.2600 or 1.2550–1.2540. Stop-loss should be placed no further than 1.2800. Implementation period: 2-3 days.
Use more opportunities of the NPBFX analytical portal: e-book
If you just recently started to be interested in trading on FOREX and would like to deepen your knowledge, an electronic Beginner's Guide to FOREX Trading will be an excellent helper for you here. The book consists of 5 chapters and reflects fundamental concepts of the foreign exchange market to start successful trading. From the main chapters of the E-book you can learn about the concepts and history of FOREX, currencies and trend lines, technical indicators, types of orders, trading on news, psychology of trading, risk management and much more.
You can read a Beginner's guide to FOREX Trading online or download it free of charge from the NPBFX analytical portal in the "Education" section. In order to get unlimited access to the E-book and other useful instruments on the portal, you need to register on the NPBFX website.
If you have any questions about trading instruments, you can always ask an analyst in the online chat on the portal and get a free consultation of an experienced specialist.
Use the current recommendations of analysts on USD/CAD and trade efficiently with NPBFX.