On Tuesday morning data from the UK market were published:
→ base wage rose at a record pace in the second quarter. It was 7.8% higher than a year earlier, representing the highest annual growth rate since 2001.
→ at the same time, the number of unemployed also increased. In July, 29k applications for unemployment benefits were submitted (expected - 19.2).
The...
Rate of Change Indicator: Analysing Price Momentum with Precision
With so many complex indicators to choose from, sometimes it’s best to stick with the basics. One simple yet effective momentum oscillator is the Rate of Change indicator. In this article, we take a deep dive into how this indicator works, what signals it offers, and its potential drawbacks.
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The uptrend in 2023 is due to the difference in the monetary policy of the Bank of Japan and the US Federal Reserve. As the chart shows, USD/JPY hit 145.22 yen per US dollar today. The last time such a rate was relevant was in November 2022 after foreign exchange interventions (marked with arrows).
Since the USD/JPY rate has again reached the level of 145 yen per...
USD/CAD is rising and might gain pace above the 1.3500 resistance zone.
Important Takeaways for USD/CAD Analysis Today
· USD/CAD is rising steadily from the 1.3400 support zone.
· There is a major bullish trend line forming with support near 1.3450 on the hourly chart at FXOpen.
USD/CAD Technical Analysis
On the hourly chart of USD/CAD at FXOpen, the pair...
GBP/USD is showing bearish signs below 1.2700.
Important Takeaways for GBP/USD Analysis Today
· The British Pound started a fresh decline from the 1.2800 resistance zone.
· There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near 1.2700 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD at FXOpen.
GBP/USD Technical Analysis
On the hourly chart of GBP/USD at FXOpen, the...
On Wednesday, August 2, the planned halving took place in the Litecoin network. Now the reward of miners for each mined block has decreased by 2 times from 12.5 LTC to 6.25 LTC. Theoretically, this should make the cryptocurrency more scarce.
On the eve of the halving, experts were bullish. Thus, financier David Cox voiced a forecast about a possible increase in...
Yesterday, fresh values of the CPI index were published, which testified to a moderate slowdown in inflation in the US. The actual value was 3.2% in annual terms (expected 3.3%, a month earlier = 3.0%, a year earlier = 9.1%).
In reaction to the news, the price of gold fell from a daily high around USD 1,930 an ounce to renew the August low. Such behavior can be...
How to Use the Fisher Transform Indicator
Navigating the ever-changing landscape of financial markets can be a daunting task, even for seasoned traders. However, there are tools that can help. One such example is the Fisher Transform indicator, a tool known for its ability to predict trend reversals. In this article, we’ll explore how the Fisher Transform works,...
NZD/USD is gaining bearish momentum below the 0.6030 support zone.
Important Takeaways for NZD/USD Analysis Today
· NZD/USD declined heavily from the 0.6120 resistance zone.
· There was a break below a major rising channel with support near 0.6060 on the hourly chart of NZD/USD at FXOpen.
NZD/USD Technical Analysis
On the hourly chart of NZD/USD on...
AUD/USD declined below the 0.6560 and 0.6540 support levels.
Important Takeaways for AUD/USD Analysis Today
· The Aussie Dollar started a fresh decline from well above the 0.6600 level against the US Dollar.
· There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support near 0.6540 on the hourly chart of AUD/USD at FXOpen.
AUD/USD Technical Analysis
On...
Yen Weakening Drivers:
→ rising prices for energy resources. After all, Japan is a major importer.
→ The inflation index CGPI (corporate goods price index) indicates a slowdown in inflation. Therefore, this raises the likelihood that the Bank of Japan will maintain an ultra-loose monetary policy.
The growth of the euro against the yen is facilitated by the fact...
The hostilities in Ukraine have drastically changed the world's natural gas transportation routes, and yesterday's information about possible interruptions in the supply of liquefied gas from Australia due to the planned strikes of workers led to the fact that the XNG/USD quote jumped above the psychological level of USD 3.0.
Citigroup analysts believe that gas...
Description: Below, we provide a detailed description of the three black crows bearish candlestick pattern and describe how this pattern is formed and the principles of trading it.
How to Use the Three Black Crows Pattern
There are various chart patterns that indicate a potential market reversal. One such example is the three black crows pattern that...
The price is driven up by:
→ the policy of limiting oil production by OPEC+ countries. For example, Saudi Arabia last week announced a cut in production by 1 million barrels per day until the end of September, adding that the decision could be extended. Russia is also reducing production volumes. We wrote about the scenario of increasing growth in the price of...
USD/JPY is rising and might climb further toward the 145.00 resistance zone.
Important Takeaways for USD/JPY Analysis Today
· USD/JPY climbed higher above the 142.50 and 143.00 levels.
· There is a major bullish trend line forming with support near 143.00 on the hourly chart at FXOpen.
USD/JPY Technical Analysis
On the hourly chart of USD/JPY at FXOpen,...
EUR/USD started a fresh decline from 1.1040.
Important Takeaways for EUR/USD Analysis Today
· The Euro started a fresh decline from the 1.1040 resistance zone.
· There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near 1.0975 on the hourly chart of EUR/USD at FXOpen.
EUR/USD Technical Analysis
On the hourly chart of EUR/USD at FXOpen, the pair...
Navigating the markets often requires additional tools that can provide insight into trends. One such tool is the true strength index, which helps traders identify overbought and oversold conditions and quantify the strength of trends. In this FXOpen article, we’ll explore what the true strength indicator’s lines mean, what signals it produces, and its...
The latest news from the world of cryptocurrencies could be both bearish and bullish drivers:
→ PayPal launches a stablecoin that will be pegged to the dollar and backed by US Treasuries;
→ Cathie Wood believes that the SEC can approve several BTC ETFs at the same time;
→ the Central Bank of Brazil plans to launch its digital currency called DREX in 2024;
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