SPX - Positive Momentum ReturnsDip buyers returned to the pit yesterday and we have closed above previous day highs in the 2820s.
We need to hold here and find buyers if we want to pressure recent highs at 2850.
NFP will throw some volatility into the mix so just wait till the dust settles before taking a stance.
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DXY - Short Term Range Broken, upside test possibleThe USD broke the short-term range yesterday and has formed a short-term support ledge on it's way up.
This would suggest the possibility of further upside.
However, with Non-Farm Payrolls out today, it would seem safer to wait until the data has passed before taking any bets on the USD.
DXY - Testing short-term range top post-FOMCThe FOMC remained on hold at its policy meeting today, but it made it very clear that further monetary
tightening likely will occur in coming months. This is keeping USD buoyant within the broader range.
Trading this here & now is difficult for trend-based strategies. But a keen awareness of key levels can
be useful.
CADJPY - Low Volatility Breakout Rising Canadian Yields after good GDP data yesterday, along withthe BOJ's inaction, are facilitating a move higher in CadJPy.
Also, rising US rates means that the Bank of Canada will have to follow (sooner rather than later).
Finally, stocks are near highs meaning we are in a broader risk-on environment.
All these factors complement the low-volatility breakout on CADJPY, and our main target for this trade is 91.00.
Nasdaq - Sellers waiting in the 7280/7300 zoneToday's main driver (Apple earnings) comes in a little later (16.30 ET).
In the meantime, Nasdaq is staging a recovery from 7200 but the downtick
still isn't compromised.
Either wait for AAPL or play cautious shorts off the key resistance zone if/when we get there.
USDJPY - Negative Bias on Trump CommentsTrump is broadening his reach and has criticized the FED
monetary policy. This sent the USD lower yesterday,
and caused a broader risk-off move in equities.
We think the odds are in favour of at least a marginal
continuation of this move in USDJPY through recent
lows.
NZDJPY - Biased Long on NZD Short SqueezeNew Zealand Q2 inflation was one-tenth below expectations, the market sold off briefly but then a short squeeze followed. RBNZ's Q2 sectorial factor model inflation index up to 1.7% Y/Y likely the cause. If risk appetite remains solid, NZDJPY is a good candidate for playing further Kiwi strength.
Our main target is 78.00 for this momentum move.
GBPJPY - Positive Stance IntactDespite Brexit talks again today, a positive stance on GBP remains in favour due to
positive data expectations this week, as well as sheer outperformance into
last week's close.
Perhaps modulate position sizes due to the potential whipsaws, but there is
no reason to abandon ship yet.
GBPUSD - Short-Term drop possible on TrumpGBP was hit in early trade on Trump comments:
he said Boris Johnson would make a good Prime Minister
and that unless the UK executed a 'hard' Brexit the
US and UK would not reach a trade agreement.
Also, we have pushed below 1.3200 and current week's
low print. There may be space for a trip to 1.3100.
Nasdaq - Further Gains PossibleFriday's NFP report highlighted lower wages and higher unemployment.
This has given birth to a recovery in equities and we like playing
the Nasdaq on this driver.
Yesterday's correction was unable to hold prices under the
week's opening print. We are now above yesterday's high
and further gains look possible.