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SPY Retest Complete. And Macro-Economic Ramblings of a Mad Man.Traders, As expected, SPY bounced off of that 200-day SMA and performed a classic retest of the underside of our previous support, the neckline of our H&S. Now, the only question that remains is do the bulls have enough in them to break back above or do we remain on the underside of this neckline and potentially drop back down ...maybe even breaking the bottom of my channel (green) to proceed to our target down at $410? These questions remain unclear as of now, especially since the advent of yet another unsettling geopolitical situation and war in the Middle East. But I will watch this closely and keep you all up to speed. As of now, my bet remains that we continue upward somewhere within the boundaries of my channel even with another retest of the bottom. This supposition is mainly built upon what the dollar is doing now and will continue to do with the unprecedented allotment of U.S. dollars that will have to be printed and distributed to keep other country's wars continuing, fund the migrant costs (both direct and indirect), our regional banks afloat via guaranteed deposits, and the future economic collapse here in the U.S. that may start in commercial real estate or the housing market sector again. All of this (and we have not even introduced BRICS) will crush the dollar, eventually. Once this occurs it will take many more devalued dollars to buy a thing of worth, including stocks. More dollars to buy shares in a company will give the trading public an illusion of strength. An illusion is all that is needed. And on up we roar to complete Wave #5, the blowoff top. Best, Stew
AMEX:SPY
by stewdamus
SP500 BULL ACCUMULATIONHello! I see SP500 has formed some bottom on 12H timeframe and closed beyond previous 12H High Point. Bulls are gaining more strength in this market, that has seen 3 weeks of countinious decline. It looks just about to swing higher. Taking into consideration that previous weeks NFP data came out much stronger then forecast, about 330k new payrolls added to the economy tells of a strong labor market. This adds to the FEDs case to raise interest rates further and would be bearish for the SP500. This was not the expected market reaction, instead a small decline was followed by a steep increase and that is telling me bears are running out of steam. Write in the comments what you think will happen next week!
BLACKBULL:SPX500Long
by eediiz
EURAUD bullish on dovish RBA Bullish EUR/AUD on Dovish RBA Monetary Policy Reunion The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) held its latest monetary policy meeting on October 3, 2023, and decided to keep the official cash rate (OCR) at 4.10%. This was widely seen as a dovish move, as markets had been expecting a 25 basis point rate hike. The RBA's decision was likely influenced by a number of factors, including the recent slowdown in the Australian economy, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the risk of a global recession. In its statement, the RBA noted that "inflation is higher than expected in Australia and globally, and is expected to remain high for some time". However, the RBA also said that "growth in the Australian economy is expected to slow in the coming months, and the unemployment rate is expected to rise". The RBA's dovish stance is likely to be positive for the EUR/AUD currency pair. A lower OCR in Australia is likely to make the Australian dollar less attractive to investors, while a higher OCR in Europe is likely to make the euro more attractive. In addition to the RBA's monetary policy decision, there are a number of other factors that are currently supporting the EUR/AUD currency pair. These include: The ongoing war in Ukraine, which is weighing on the global economy and boosting demand for safe-haven currencies such as the euro. The risk of a global recession, which is also boosting demand for safe-haven currencies. The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to start raising interest rates in the near future, which would further support the euro. Technical Analysis From a technical perspective, the EUR/AUD currency pair is currently trading above a key trendline. This suggests that the pair is in an uptrend and is likely to continue to move higher in the near future. The next key target for the EUR/AUD currency pair is the 1.70 level. If the pair can break above this level, it could then move towards the 1.75 level. Conclusion The EUR/AUD currency pair is currently in a bullish trend and is likely to continue to move higher in the near future. This is supported by the RBA's dovish monetary policy stance, the ongoing war in Ukraine, the risk of a global recession, and the ECB's hawkish stance. From a technical perspective, the EUR/AUD currency pair is currently trading above a key trendline. The next key target for the pair is the 1.70 level. If the pair can break above this level, it could then move towards the 1.75 level. Trade Idea Buy EUR/AUD above 1.66 with a target of 1.70 and a stop loss below 1.6356. Risk Warning Trading foreign exchange (forex) is a risky activity and can result in substantial losses. Please ensure that you understand the risks involved before trading forex.
Long
by masterclass618
1
EUR/USD higher after mixed European releasesThe euro has stabilized on Wednesday and is in positive territory. In the North American session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0519, up 0.50%. Germany is the largest economy in the eurozone. Once a global powerhouse, the economy has weakened and finds itself in the unfamiliar position of being a laggard in the bloc. Recent economic releases haven't been encouraging, but there was some good news from the services sector today. The Final Services PMI rose to 50.3 in September, up from 47.3 in August and above the preliminary estimate of 49.8. Still, the outlook for services activity remains soft as demand has been weak and service providers remain pessimistic. The Eurozone Services PMI remained in contraction territory with a reading of 48.7 in September. This marked a small rise from 47.9 in August and was higher than the consensus estimate of 48.4. Eurozone retail sales declined 1.2% m/m in August, compared to a revised 0.1% m/m decline in July and below the consensus estimate of -0.3% m/m. The decline was broadly based and will likely weigh on third-quarter GDP. On an annualized basis, retail sales fell by 2.1%, following a 1.0% decline in July. This marked an eleventh straight monthly decline. European consumers are grappling with 6% inflation and real wage growth was negative in the second quarter. Against this backdrop, it's no wonder that consumers are cutting back on consumption. ECB President Christine Lagarde signalled that the central bank is likely done with its rate-tightening cycle. Lagarde said in a speech today that interest rates were at a sufficiently restrictive level to bring inflation back down to the ECB's 2% target. The ECB raised rates at last month's meeting but hinted strongly that interest rates have peaked. The central bank is counting on elevated rates to continue filtering through the economy and cooling down growth and inflation. The ECB has raised rates ten straight times in the current tightening cycle, but the last decision was a dovish hike and a pause at the October 26th meeting would not be a surprise. EUR/USD is testing resistance at 1.0489. Above, there is resistance at 1.0572 There is support at 1.0404 and 1.0321
by fisherkj4
NZ dollar sliding, RBNZ expected to pauseThe New Zealand dollar is sharply lower for a second straight day. In the North American session, NZD/USD is trading at 0.5904, down 0.71%. It has been an awful week so far for the New Zealand dollar, which is down 1.55%. NZD/USD tends to have a positive correlation with AUD/USD and the Aussie fell sharply today after the Reserve Bank of Australia held rates for a fourth straight time. That move was widely expected, but the Australian dollar is also getting squeezed by a strong US dollar and higher US Treasury yields and the pause hasn't made the Aussie any more attractive to investors. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand follows with its rate decision on Wednesday and is expected to maintain the cash rate at 5.5%. If the RBNZ does pause, it would be for the third straight time and that could weigh on the New Zealand dollar, as was the case with the Australian currency which has fallen sharply today. I don't foresee RBNZ policy makers acknowledging that rates have peaked, but that will likely be the market's take if the RBNZ does opts for a pause on Wednesday. With interest rates extremely high, households are groaning and the central bank would certainly want to provide a bit of relief by not tightening any further. The primary problem for the RBNZ is of course inflation. The New Zealand economy is getting squeezed by weak domestic consumption and reduced global demand for exports. The central bank has projected a recession, and an end to tightening would be appropriate if it weren't for inflation running at a 6% clip in the second quarter, double the upper band of the 1-3% target range. Inflation could decline more quickly as the economy cools, but the key question is how long the central bank is willing to wait for inflation to fall before hiking again. NZD/USD is testing support at 0.5916. The next support line is 0.5833 There is resistance at 0.5982 and 0.6065
by fisherkj4
Euro falls sharply on soft Manufacturing PMIsThe euro is sharply lower on Monday. In the North American session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0495, down 0.75%. The euro continues to struggle and has reeled off 10 straight losing weeks, with EUR/USD sliding some 700 basis points during that time. Germany's manufacturing sector continues to struggle. In September, the Manufacturing PMI was revised lower to 39.6 from a preliminary of 39.8, marking a fifteenth straight month of contraction. Demand was weaker across the sector, output declined and manufacturers' expectations fell. Eurozone manufacturing is also stuck in a deep decline. Manufacturing PMI confirmed at 43.4 in September, which also was the fifteenth consecutive month of contraction. A reading below the 50 line marks a decline in activity. This all paints a grim picture and I don't see any relief in the near future for German or eurozone manufacturing. The weak manufacturing numbers are further evidence that the eurozone economy is cooling down and inflation has been easing as well. Friday's eurozone CPI data was encouraging, with a reading of 4.3% y/y in September, compared to 5.2% in August and below market expectations. Lower energy costs helped fuel the downtrend, but core inflation, which excludes food and energy, also declined, from 5.3% y/y to 4.5% y/y, its lowest level since October 2022. In the US, manufacturing is also experiencing deep contraction but showed some improvement. The ISM Manufacturing PMI rose to 49.0 in September from 47.6 in August, above the consensus estimate of 47.8. Manufacturing has posted declines for eleven consecutive months. Demand remains weak and the Fed's tightening has further squeezed manufacturers. In the US, a host of Fed members will be making public statements and investors will be listening closely for any hints regarding future rate decisions. The Fed rate odds of a quarter-point increase for the November meeting have increased to 31%, up from 18% on Friday, according to the Fed Watch Tool, which means the markets consider a rate hike to be on the table. EUR/USD tested support at 1.0489 earlier. Below, there is support at 1.0404. There is resistance at 1.0572 and 1.0648
by fisherkj4
AAPL, Crucial Views, Massive Triangle-BREAKOUT Emerges!Hello There! Welcome to my new analysis of AAPL on the 4-Day Timeframe Perspective. Within the recent stock market, there are many stocks that show huge bearish inclinations and major downside accelerations as investors became much more conservative because of recession, inflation, stagflation, and war economy events through which investors are rather looking for save heavens such as GOLD or Sector Stocks that really can unfold their potential, either up or down. In this case, it is highly necessary and inevitable to pick those stocks that have a breakout and more importantly target zone completion potentials as I have spotted the most worthwhile setups within the market these times. When looking at my chart now AAPL within this whole chart has completed a gigantic formation which is the most prevalent channel formation, In this formation AAPL completed the wave count before attempting a crucial breakout above the upper boundary as it is marked in my chart. Now, as AAPL continues with the range channel breakout it is forming a highly important formation because AAPL has several major levels within the zone above which AAPL is forming this crucial formation. The most important levels are the supports above which AAPL is now trading determined by the Pre-All-Time-High Support-Zone, the Ascending-Channel Lower-Boundary Support-Zone, the 40-EMA in blue as a major support, the 20-EMA in orange as a major support. Above these levels, AAPL now continues with forming the primary triangle formation which is about to be completed within the next time. As it is market in my chart the triangle formation is going to complete with a final breakout above the upper boundary which is going to mark the final Triangle-Breakout Confirmational Setup from where AAPL is likely to continue into the breakout direction with an overwhelmingly high possibility. Currently, a major consideration is how fast AAPL continues with the breakout and how the momentum is going to accelerate finally reaching the determined target zones. Especially when institutional open interest increases here pumping a load of fresh liquidity into the market this is likely to provide the necessary fuel for the price action to accelerate much faster than the underlying price action is actually determining. In all cases, once the breakout has shown up as it is marked this is going to activate the target zones as they are marked within my analysis chart. The only thing that could invalidate such a scenario is a massive supply shock rolling in because of major supply chain disruptions and increased inflation that is accelerating above all expectations. This, however, is not the most likely scenario currently, and therefore I am keeping the symbol in the data dashboard to determine further re-evaluations once they changed. In this manner, thank you everybody for watching my analysis of CHFAUD. Support from your side is greatly appreciated. VP
NASDAQ:AAPL
by VincePrince
14
EUR/USD higher as eurozone inflation slidesThe euro has moved upwards on Friday. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0597, up 0.30%. After falling sharply earlier this week, the euro has rebounded and gained close to 1% since Wednesday. The eurozone's inflation level dropped to 4.3% y/y in September, a sharp decline from the August reading of 5.2% y/y and below market expectations of 4.5% y/y. Lower energy costs helped push inflation lower. The September release is the lowest inflation level since October 2021. The core inflation rate, which excludes food and energy, fell from 5.3% y/y to 4.5%, beating expectations and declining to its lowest level in 11 months. The sharp drop in eurozone inflation comes on the heels of a similar decline in Germany, the bloc's largest economy. The decline in core inflation is particularly important and supports the view that the ECB will not have to continue raising rates. Inflation still remains much higher than the ECB's target of 2%, but the downtrend is encouraging and the ECB would prefer to avoid further hikes which could tip the weak eurozone economy into a recession. In the US, the Core PCE Price Index, which is considered the Fed’s preferred inflation indicator, dipped to 0.1% m/m in August, after back-to-back gains of 0.2% m/m. The annual rate eased to 3.9% y/y as expected, down from 4.2% in August. This was the lowest level since September 2021 and supports another pause from the Fed at the next meeting on November 1st, with the markets pricing in just a 17% chance of a quarter-point hike, according to the FedWatch tool. EUR/USD is testing resistance at 1.0594. Above, there is resistance at 1.0666 There is support at 1.0544 and 1.0472
by OANDA
2
Could a Surge in Mortgage Rates Imperil the Housing Market?Over the past 18 months, U.S. mortgage rates have soared from 2.9% to 7.6%, their highest since 2001. Will this tremendous increase in mortgage rates cause the U.S. housing market to crash like it did in 2008? On one hand, higher mortgages have led to a steady decrease in the number of new mortgages being issued. In recent weeks, the number of new mortgages has fallen to its lowest level since 1995. On the other hand, there is a major difference between today and the period leading up to the global financial crisis: vacancy rates. Vacancy rates are extremely low. Before the 2008 financial crisis, 10% of rental properties and 3% of owner-occupied properties were vacant. Today, only 6.4% of rental properties are vacant, near their lowest since 1985, while owner-occupied properties have a record low vacancy of 0.7%. Home prices have stopped rising, but so far, they aren’t collapsing. Over the past year, the price of buying a home in the U.S. has fallen by about 1%, while rental costs have risen by around 8% as higher rates force many would-be buyers into the rental market. If you have futures in your trading portfolio, you can check out on CME Group data plans available that suit your trading needs www.tradingview.com By Erik Norland, Executive Director and Senior Economist, CME Group *Various CME Group affiliates are regulated entities with corresponding obligations and rights pursuant to financial services regulations in a number of jurisdictions. Further details of CME Group's regulatory status and full disclaimer of liability in accordance with applicable law are available below. **All examples in this report are hypothetical interpretations of situations and are used for explanation purposes only. The views in this report reflect solely those of the author and not necessarily those of CME Group or its affiliated institutions. This report and the information herein should not be considered investment advice or the results of actual market experience.
CBOT:ZB1!
by CME_Group
EURAUD, Gigantic ASCENDING-WEDGE, BEARISH Continuation SETUP!Hello There! Welcome to my new analysis about EURAUD on several perspectives. The Eurozone inflationary pressures increased massively within the recent times determining a huge bearish edge against the AUD zone, especially as inflation in the Eurozone is not yet tackled by continued higher rate hikes with which the ECB, European Central Bank is trying to decrease inflation. Compared to the AUD zone this means that the EUR is much more bearishly inclined against the AUD and in this case it is also important on how the actual technical price action is confirming such a bearish inclination. In my chart I am pointing out that the EURAUD is now setting up a gigantic ascending-wedge-formation with several resistances within the structures. The EURAUD is now approaching the major 50% Fibonacci-resistance within the 1.7 which is simultaneously determining the resistance by the upper boundary of the gigantic wedge formation and forming a coherent resistance-cluster within this level. Once EURAUD shows up with a major pullback off this zone this means that the possibility for an completion of the wedge-formation increases astronomically and a completion of it will point to the bearish target-zones to be reached. Especially if the massive interest rate hikes within the Eurozone implemented by the ECB should not effectively decrease the inflation rate of the EUR this will put a lot of bearishness on the Euro and therefore also on EURAUD and with such a dynamic it is going to accelerate the bearish momentum. Once the whole ascending-wedge-formation has been finally completed the target-zones will be active and once the final target-zone has been reached the bearish momentum should be assessed again because with further developments to the downside this could actually lead to a major bearish wave-count extension for EURAUD and move to lower levels. In any case it will be a highly important development to consider here. In this manner, thank you everybody for watching the analysis, support from your side is greatly appreciated. VP
by VincePrince
22
EUR/USD extends losses, eyes German inflationThe euro has extended its losses on Wednesday and has declined close to 1% this week. In the European session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0552, down 0.18%. Germany has traditionally been the powerhouse of Europe but finds itself lagging in the rear, with a struggling economy and high inflation. The GfK Consumer Climate index fell to -26.5 for October, down from a revised -25.6 in September and shy of the market consensus of -26.0. This was the lowest reading since April and suggests that consumer sentiment will remain weak in the near future. The GfK report warned that private consumption will not contribute towards Germany's recovery, which is grim news for the eurozone. One of most eagerly waited eurozone releases is the German inflation report, which will be released on Thursday. The consensus estimate for German CPI stands at 4.6% y/y, compared to 6.4% y/y in August. If the estimate is on track, it would mark a significant win for the ECB, which has been raising rates aggressively in order to curb high inflation. The ECB raised rates last week, but the lead-up to the meeting was dramatic as it was a 50-50 call whether the ECB would hike or hold. A sharp drop in German inflation could send the euro lower as it would support the ECB taking a pause at the October meeting. The week wraps up with German retail sales on Friday. After back-to-back declines, retail sales for August are expected to rebound to 0.5% m/m. The US releases third-estimate GDP on Thursday, with a market consensus of 2.0%. This follows the second-estimate of 2.1% and the preliminary estimate of 2.4%. The US economy has recorded respectable growth figures despite the Federal Reserve's sharp tightening, as the labour market has remained strong and consumers continue to spend. EUR/USD is testing resistance at 1.0594. Next, there is resistance at 1.0666 There is support at 1.0544 and 1.0472
by OANDA
Why we’re watching the Bond/Equity Volatility With the action-packed week of global central bank meetings for September now behind us, we believe it's an appropriate time to review where we stand. The current phase, in our view, can be aptly summarized by the words of Huw Pill, the Bank of England’s Chief Economist: a ‘Table Mountain’ scenario rather than a ‘Matterhorn.’ Recent announcements have positioned the Swiss National Bank, the Bank of England, and the Federal Reserve as adopting a pause stance. Meanwhile, the ECB suggests that it is in the final stages of its hiking program, and Sweden’s Riksbank has just executed its final hike. While we remain slightly skeptical that these hikes may indeed be the final ones, let's entertain this thought and examine what transpires during periods of a defined pause. Defined pause periods raise alerts for us, as highlighted in our previous piece on US Equities. In that article, we pointed out the impact of a Fed pause, as it has often preceded periods of equity drawdowns. This pattern becomes even more evident when we consider other variables like shifts in the dollar and interest rates. Looking at the S&P 500 index —in 2000 and 2006—where a clear pause was observed, significant equity drawdowns followed thereafter. Furthermore, the 10-Year, 2-Year, and 3-Month yields have just reached their highest levels since October 2007, June 2007, and January 2001, respectively. These yields mark the highest nominal interest rates seen in decades across the interest rate curve. More significantly, this shift has brought real yields back to positive levels, something investors haven't seen for a while, all while the yield curve inverts to unprecedented levels. All of these factors have spill-over effects on investors accustomed to decades of low real interest rates. Another observation worth noting is that the ratio of Bond to Equity volatility has proven to be a reliable indicator for predicting the next market regime. For instance, during the 2008 period, a break in this ratio was followed by significant moves lower in the market. A similar phenomenon was observed in 2019, where a sharp break in the ratio of MOVE to VIX preceded the market's next downturn. What captures our interest now is a recent, significant break in this ratio, reinforcing our bearish outlook on equities. In terms of daily charts, the recent gap down places the index at a precarious juncture as it grapples with both a sharp break of the 100-day moving average and trend support. Compared to the last two instances when the index broke lower, the current RSI stands at even lower levels. Adding to this, only 18% of S&P 500 stocks currently trade above their 50-day moving average. Given the breakdown in the MOVE/VIX ratio, the global pause in interest rate policy, and supporting technical indicators, we are inclined to maintain a bearish stance on US equities. We can express this view via a short position on the CME E-mini S&P 500 Futures at the current level of 4347, with the take profit at 3800 and stop at 4500. Each 0.25 point move in the E-MINI S&P500 index Futures is equal to $12.5. We can also express this same view with the CME Micro E-mini S&P 500 Index. With each 0.25 point move equating to $1.25, its smaller tick size compared to the standard contract offers greater flexibility in position-building or averaging your entries. The charts above were generated using CME’s Real-Time data available on TradingView. Inspirante Trading Solutions is subscribed to both TradingView Premium and CME Real-time Market Data which allows us to identify trading set-ups in real-time and express our market opinions. If you have futures in your trading portfolio, you can check out on CME Group data plans available that suit your trading needs www.tradingview.com Disclaimer: The contents in this Idea are intended for information purpose only and do not constitute investment recommendation or advice. Nor are they used to promote any specific products or services. They serve as an integral part of a case study to demonstrate fundamental concepts in risk management under given market scenarios. A full version of the disclaimer is available in our profile description. Reference: www.cmegroup.com www.cmegroup.com
TVC:MOVEShort
by inspirante
2
XLE - true breakout or fakeout?Oil has been ripping lately and trying to establish a new consolidation range. Keep in mind this rally in energy has occurred as the DXY has had 9 weeks of consecutive upside. The energy sector has been a bullish piece of the market and is at a critical support level. If this breakout in XLE is to hold we could see some significant upside. A weekly & daily breakout has been confirmed but when you zoom out to the monthly chart this could be signalling a failed Double top reversal. Seeing how XLE closes the monthly candle will be telling for the market as oil has been the main increase in the CPI and inflation expectations.
AMEX:XLE
by Trading-Capital
Month on Month US Inflation Harmonically Set to Rise to 1.94%This is a followup to this year-on-year inflation chart idea posted back in June 2022: The YoY US Inflation rate has been on a trend of going down since it tested the 1.414 PCZ of the Bearish Butterfly above, but recently we have seen the MoM rate slow its descent and form a bottoming pattern with MACD Hidden Bullish Divergence at the 200-Month SMA and now we can see that the MACD has crossed positively as the inflation rate has broken out of its recent range. This harmonically puts it into position where we will likely see it at least hit the 0.886 retrace to complete a small bat pattern, but it could go out of control and go as high as the 1.618 Fibonacci Extension area all the way at about 1.94%. One reason I suspect for the sudden stop of the inflationary decline is due to the Fed not raising rates high enough, fast enough, and then keeping them the same for the last few months. It would also seem that the year-on-year inflation rate is setting up for a similar rise, showing Hidden Bullish Divergence at the Moving Averages and likely one that will result in it going to test higher highs to around its 1.414-1.618 PCZ once area once more before ultimately crashing back down from these highs once the Fed starts to go heavy on rate hikes again. Though the timeframe may be shorter than how it is presented on the chart, I do still suspect we will have action resembling what is projected on the chart below until the Fed starts rising rates aggressively again: This does not mean I think stocks will go up, that the dominance of the dollar will go down, or even that I think the consumer credit situation will improve. Instead, I think the rise in inflation will be fueled by energy, import, and export costs, and that this will be very bad for: Stocks, Consumers, REITs, and Banks overall, and that the Bond Yields will continue to rise at an accelerated rate.
ECONOMICS:USIRMMLong
by RizeSenpai