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AUD/USD - Australian dollar jumps on sizzling jobs reportAustralia posted a blowout employment report today, giving the Australian dollar a strong boost. The economy created 53,000 new jobs in March, after a downwardly revised 63,600 a month earlier. This crushed the estimate of 20,000 and especially impressed as full-time employment increased by 72,000 (part-time decreased by 19,200). Unemployment was unchanged at 3.5%, below the forecast of 3.6%. What can we expect from the RBA? The central bank paused in March for the first time in the current rate-tightening cycle and Governor Lowe made clear that another pause was data-dependent. The next meeting is on May 2nd and the odds of a pause have eased to 78%, compared to 94% before the employment release. Australia releases the March inflation report less than a week prior to the meeting, and if inflation is higher than expected, the RBA will have to consider a 25-basis point increase in order to cool down the job market and inflation. The recent bank crisis, which roiled the global financial markets, appears to have eased. Still, the extent of the fallout of the collapse of four US banks and Credit Suisse is not yet clear, and central banks need to give consideration to the crisis in mind as they determine their rate path. RBA Deputy Governor Bullock addressed this issue on Wednesday, saying the RBA had considered a pause well before the bank crisis, and the bank decided on the non-move in order to protect job gains and to take into account lags in rate policy. Bullock maintained that there were no signs that the bank crisis had caused a tightening in financial conditions in Australia. There is resistance at 0.6897 and 0.6791 AUD/USD tested support below 0.6700 earlier today. The next support level is 0.6608
by OANDA
DXY Potential Forecast | Post CPI | 13th April 2023Fundamental Backdrop 1. CPI m/m printed 0.1% compared to forecasted at 0.2% 2. Fed hikes effects really slowing inflation down 3. USD fell shorting after, signifying the slowing down of inflation at a faster pace than what the market has been pricing in. Technical Confluences 1. Price rejected off resistance at 102.8. 2. Price looks good to form a new higher timeframe low and continue its bearish trajectory. 3. There has not been a strong confluence for any longs on the DXY thus far. Idea We are looking for price to continue its bearish trajectory till 101.67 and the probability of it forming a new low is now high. NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER The trading related ideas posted by OlympusLabs are for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Trading in financial markets involves a high degree of risk, and individuals should carefully consider their investment objectives, financial situation, and risk tolerance before making any trading decisions based on our ideas. We are not a licensed financial advisor or professional, and the information we are providing is based on our personal experience and research. We make no guarantees or promises regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided, and users should do their own research and analysis before making any trades. Users should be aware that trading involves significant risk, and there is no guarantee of profit. Any trading strategy may result in losses, and individuals should be prepared to accept those risks. OlympusLabs and its affiliates are not responsible for any losses or damages that may result from the use of our trading related ideas or the information provided on our platform. Users should seek the advice of a licensed financial advisor or professional if they have any doubts or concerns about their investment strategies.
TVC:DXYShort
by OlympusLab
DXY Outlook 13 April 2023The DXY broke down from the 102 support level (now turned resistance) following the release of the US CPI data overnight. CPI y/y was released at 5% which indicated a consistent slowdown in inflation growth for the US, leading to increasing market expectation that the Federal Reserve is likely to pause on further interest rate hikes (hence the significant move lower on the DXY. Currently trading at the 101.50 price level, the DXY is likely to consolidate along this price level before continuing with the downtrend toward the next key support level of 100.85. However, watchout for a brief bounce on the DXY, with the 23.6% fib retracement at the 101.77 price level providing possible interim resistance.
TVC:DXYShort
by JinDao_Tai
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BLDR (Long) - lovely chart, lovely fundamentalsFundamentals Builders FirstSource is in a robust financial situation and very cheaply valued (P/E = 4.6, P/S = 0.6) Since the start of 2011, its revenue has tripled and earnings grew by almost 900%! Even last year when the market was puking, its earning grew by 60% Their profitability is also good with ROE = 55.4% (Industry = 17.9%) and net profit margins at 12.5% The stock is very much tied to the housing sector (which is also the main caveat), so if the housing market were to absolutely fall off the cliff (which is not completely unlikely), the stock would suffer. However, estimates already show BLDR's earnings falling in the next two years (meaning they have already been priced) and the stock is still rising, suggesting a lot of internal strength Additionally, the managers announced a share buyback program and we might see them buying 10% of the public shares by the end of 2023, which would serve as a strong tailwind for the stock price However, be mindful of the housing market (I suggest watching the chart of house builders - ticker: XHB) Technicals Technicals look like from a textbook On a weekly we can see a massive rounding base , suggesting a long-term accumulation; the break was not the cleanest, but the price action of the last few days suggest a follow-through in price Relative strength to the overall industry is also pretty impressive and the stock clearly outperforms the rest of its industry Trade The stock has gone a bit further from the breakout point , but it pulled back today and it is yet not too far as for it to be unprofitable to enter As a stop-loss , I would use the most recent low on a daily The stock seems very suitable for a short-term trade as well as a longer term investment As i mentioned before, be mindful of the housing market and commodity prices (lumber, copper etc.). The stock is correlated to both Follow me for more analysis & Feel free to ask any questions you have, I am happy to help If you like my content, Please leave a like, comment or a donation , it motivates me to keep producing ideas, thank you :)
NYSE:BLDRLong
by jurajholik
1
EUR/USD - Euro gains ground as investor confidence improvesThe Eurozone economy continues to recover, but there is plenty of work ahead. The Sentix Investor Confidence index improved to -8.7 in April, above the March read of -11.1 and better than the estimate of -11.7 points. The concerns over an energy crisis in Europe this winter failed to materialize and Germany and the rest of the eurozone came out of the winter better than many had expected, given the weak global economy and the Russia-Ukraine war. Still, the economic outlook remains pessimistic, as Sentix Investor Expectations remain negative in both Germany and the eurozone, at -13 and -11.5, respectively. Still, the markets were pleased with the slight improvement in investor confidence and the euro has responded with gains of around 0.60%. Eurozone retail sales slipped to -0.8% in February, matching the forecast but contracting after an upwardly revised 0.8% gain in January. Consumers are struggling with high inflation, rising interest rates and uncertain economic conditions and are keeping a tight grip on their wallets and purses. The ECB meets next on May 4th and all indications are that it will deliver another oversize rate hike. The central bank has been aggressive, raising rates by 50 and 75 basis points in recent months. The ECB was very slow to join the rate-hiking party and the benchmark rate is only 3.50%, compared to 4.25% for the Bank of England and 5.00% for the Federal Reserve. Inflation in the eurozone has proven to be a tougher foe than expected, and core inflation surprised by accelerating in February. The US releases the March inflation report on Wednesday. Inflation has been falling, albeit at a slower pace than the Fed had expected. This has necessitated additional rate hikes, with a 25-bp increase expected at the May meeting. Headline inflation is expected to fall to 5.4% in March, down from 6% in February. The core rate is projected to inch higher to 5.6%, up from 5.5%. EUR/USD is testing support at 1.0889. Below, there is support at 1.0804 There is resistance at 1.0989 and 1.1074
by OANDA
DXY Potential Forecast | Pre CPI | 11th April 2023Fundamental Backdrop 1. CPI tomorrow will give greater clarity to the direction of the USD. 2. Last week's NFP result was positive and bullish for the USD, with unemployment rate falling to 3.5% yet again. 3. CPI m/m forecasted at 0.2% compared to previous 0.4%, market has been pricing in a further slow down in CPI. 4. CPI reading would provide insights to the next FOMC meeting and whether Fed continues to hike or pauses. 5. Core CPI m/m forecasted at 0.4% compared to previous 0.5%. 6. All in all, inflation has been slowing down and Olympus Labs forecast that the road to inflationary cooling will be a smooth one from here on out. Technical Confluences 1. Price rejected off resistance at 102.8. 2. DXY still bearish on H4 timeframe. 3. Price could potentially tap into the support at 101.67. Idea We are looking for price to continue its bearish trajectory till 101.67 and potentially form a new low. NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER The trading related ideas posted by OlympusLabs are for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Trading in financial markets involves a high degree of risk, and individuals should carefully consider their investment objectives, financial situation, and risk tolerance before making any trading decisions based on our ideas. We are not a licensed financial advisor or professional, and the information we are providing is based on our personal experience and research. We make no guarantees or promises regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided, and users should do their own research and analysis before making any trades. Users should be aware that trading involves significant risk, and there is no guarantee of profit. Any trading strategy may result in losses, and individuals should be prepared to accept those risks. OlympusLabs and its affiliates are not responsible for any losses or damages that may result from the use of our trading related ideas or the information provided on our platform. Users should seek the advice of a licensed financial advisor or professional if they have any doubts or concerns about their investment strategies.
TVC:DXYShort
by OlympusLab
US Inflation Alert: How Will Markets React?Investors are facing a busy week of economic data that includes the release of consumer price and producer price index data for March on Wednesday and Thursday (US time), respectively. The results of these reports will help determine whether or not the Fed will pause or end its rate-hiking campaign. While investors are leaning towards a continuation of the Fed's tightening campaign, the possibility of a pause should not be underestimated. In February 2023, the annual inflation rate in the US decreased to 6%, the lowest since September 2021, compared to January's 6.4%. Market expectations for this March's data predict a significant drop to 5.2%. Importantly, if inflationary pressures do not weaken as anticipated, traders may increase their bets on additional rate hikes beyond the predicted 25-basis-points in May (or even revise their expectations for the May hike). At the beginning of the week, investors responded to the March jobs report, which was released on Good Friday, with nonfarm payrolls growing by 236,000 for the month. This was roughly in line with the market estimate of 230,000, and the unemployment rate fell to 3.5% compared to the previous month's 3.6%. As a result, the US dollar lost ground in early Monday trading, with the EUR/USD double peaking before traders lost confidence, causing the euro to fall below Monday's opening and crash through 1.0885. This level has served as the pair's bottom several times this month, as well as acting as a barrier for a longer-term rising trendline. Traders might now focus on 1.0822 and 1.0800 as the next downside targets. Following the release of CPI data, the Federal Reserve is expected to issue the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes.
by BlackBull_Markets
USD/JPY - Yen slides as Ueda says no plans for policy shiftBank of Japan Governor Ueda spoke at his first news conference as head of the central bank today. It wasn't quite a State of the Union address, but Ueda's message was clear - the current monetary policy was appropriate and he had no plans to make any major shifts. There has been strong speculation that Ueda will make some significant moves, perhaps not right away but in the next few months. After years of battling deflation, Japan is facing inflation which has risen above the BoJ's 2% target. The US/Japan rate differential has been widening as the Fed continues to raise rates while the BoJ has capped yields on 10-year government bonds and interest rates remain negative. The changing of the guard at the BoJ seemed to some as an opportunity for BOJ policy makers to take some steps toward normalization, such as tweaking or even removing yield curve control. Ueda poured cold water on this sentiment, stating that, “Right now, the yield curve control is considered most appropriate for the economy while tending to market functionality”. Ueda's message of "stay tuned for more of the same" has lowered expectations of a policy shift at the April 28th meeting and the yen has responded with sharp losses. Japan's consumer confidence gave policy makers something to cheer about, rising to 33.9 in March, vs. 33.1 prior and 30.9 anticipated. This was the highest level since May 2022, although consumer confidence remains deep in negative territory, below the 50-level which separates contraction from expansion. The week ended with a solid US employment report. The economy added 236,000 jobs last month, within expectations and softer than the upwardly revised 326,000 reading in February. The labour market is cooling but has been surprisingly resilient to relentless rate hikes and the odds of a 25-bp rate hike have increased to 68% according to the CME Group, compared to around 50% prior to the employment report release. There is resistance at 133.74 and 135.31 132.18 and 131.67 are providing support
by OANDA
The end of an era.This week, the Bank of Japan governor’s Kuroda’s decade long term comes to an end. As such we would like to take some time to review what this means for the Yen and in particular, the AUDJPY. Firstly, central bank timings. In case you missed it, last Tuesday the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) snapped its consecutive 10 rate hikes, being the second major central bank in developed markets to pause after the Bank of Canada. On the other hand, the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) inaction thus far, is in stark contrast to the rest of the world. Kuroda officially ends his second 5-year term. With the new Governor Ueda at the helm, we think a move away from the current policy stance is very likely for BOJ as inflation remains uncharacteristically high for Japan and unemployment still relatively contained. A shift in the BOJ’s policies could mean the end of the largely debatable Yield Curve Control (YCC) policies, either in the form of abandonment or yet another change to the policy band or target yield as it repeatedly trades close to the upper limit of the currently allowed range. In fact, the OIS Implied rates for the 10-year Japanese gov yields show a huge disparity from the BOJ’s policy ceiling of 0.5%. While it has corrected from the high, it still trades north of the 0.5% cap by a clear margin, indicating market participants’ expectations that the yield cap is likely to be abandoned or shifted higher again. Coincidentally, the BOJ can take a page out of the RBA’s book, where RBA faced an almost identical situation, when in 2021 it was forced to abandon its three-year yield target. Once it lost control, yield quickly shot up there after. If or when the BOJ lose control of its YCC program, this warrants a peek into what might happen to Japanese Yields. Market expectations of forward rates are completely opposite for these two countries, with participants expecting the RBA to execute multiple rates cut through 2023, while Japan is expected to hike rates. So what does this mean for the currency pair? Well one way to look at this is the real yield differential between Japan (JP) and Australia (AU). When the AU – JP yield differential collapses, the AUDJPY tends to follow suit. If RBA is to hold rates, while the BOJ is to raise, we could see this yield differential collapse from here, paving the path for the next downward move in the currency pair. On the technical front, the AUDJPY is trading near its upper resistance of a four decade long descending triangle. On a daily timeframe, although the pair's first attempt to break below the 88 handle was short-lived, it now sits just above this support, which could lead to a second coming. Of course, such a trade might take a while to play out given the decade long chart pattern as well as fundamental factors such as central banks’ policy shifts. Looking ahead, the next potential catalyst could be the Bank of Japan’s first meeting under a new leadership on the 27/28th of April, while the RBA’s next meeting is scheduled for 2nd of May. To express this view, one option is to use the CME AUDJPY currency pair, which allows you to short the currency pair directly. Alternatively, if liquidity and contract size are of concern, the same view can be expressed by selling one Micro USDJPY Futures and buying two Micro AUDUSD Futures to construct a synthetic AUDJPY pair. Setting up the AUDJPY currency pair this way allows a more palatable trade as the notional amount is on roughly 20,000 AUD or 10,000 USD. This synthetic set-up allows us to access a more liquid market in both contracts compared with the full sized one. Using the descending triangle structure as a guide, we set our stops at 94, close to the previous resistance and our take profit at 70. 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
Short
by inspirante
CADJPY - The Perfect Breakdown!CADJPY has been one of our favourites. It's been following the Elliott wave schematic perfectly. We posted a SHORT setup in October 2022, which played out perfectly. We are in a 5 wave impulse and currently on the 4th wave. We have one last move up before we complete the wave 4 ABC correction. Trade idea: - Watch for a break up of the current correction - Target the highs of wave 4, 100.5 (400pips) See below for our VIP setups on CADJPY. Goodluck and as always, trade safe! 1. 2. 3. 4.
by WicktatorFX
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USD/JPY jumps after solid nonfarm payrolls releaseUSD/JPY has posted gains in the North American session after a solid showing from US nonfarm payrolls. Japan's real wages continued to fall, while household spending rebounded. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 132.24, up 0.36% on the day. In the US, nonfarm payrolls was within expectations, easing concerns that the US labour market is in trouble. The economy added 236,000 in March, close to the market consensus of 240,000. This was a solid reading, although weaker than the February reading of 311,000. The US dollar posted gains against the majors after the release, after concerns that a soft reading might force the Fed to take a pause in its rate hikes. Japan's real wages fell in February for the 11th straight month, falling by 2.6%. Household purchasing power continues to drop, but this was an improvement over the -4.6% release in January, as government energy subsidies helped curb inflation. Household spending rose 1.6% in February, rebounding from -0.3% in January but well off the market consensus of 4.3%. The Bank of Japan doesn't meet until April 28th, but Governor Ueda will be under the magnifying glass, as he chairs his first meeting at the helm of the central bank. The economy is showing signs of improvement, with retail sales and industrial production accelerating in February. Inflation remains very low compared to other major economies but is still high for Japan. In February, CPI fell to 3.3%, down from 4.3% in January but above the BoJ target of 2%. There has been considerable speculation that Ueda could shift policy and tweak or even abandon the Bank's yield curve control policy. This move could have huge significance for the yen - when the BoJ widened the yield target band in December, the yen posted sharp gains. Ueda hasn't revealed any cards about what he might do at his first meeting. He has toed the line of the previous Governor, Haruhiko Kuroda, that the BoJ won't tighten until inflation is sustainable, and that would require higher wage growth. Wage growth has been falling, so any tightening moves such as raising interest rates do not appear imminent. USD/JPY is testing resistance at 132.27. Above, there is resistance at 133.45 130.94 and 129.09 are providing support
by OANDA
NZD/USD surges briefly after RBNZ hikes by 50 basis pointsThe New Zealand dollar is showing sharp movement on Wednesday after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand shocked the markets and raised rates by 50 basis points. In the US, JOLTS Jobs Openings was below expectations, raising concerns about the strength of the US labour market. In the European session, NZD/USD is trading at 0.6296, down 0.24%. The RBNZ gets the prize for shocker of the week, after the central bank delivered a 50-bp hike, bringing the benchmark cash rate to 5.25%. Most analysts were expecting a modest 25-bp increase and ahead of the decision, the markets had priced in such a move at a massive 86%. The New Zealand dollar climbed over 1% following the decision, but has pared all of the gains and fallen into negative territory. The RBNZ statement noted that inflation remains too high, and there's no arguing that point, as CPI was unchanged in the fourth quarter at 7.2%. The reason that the markets were completely blindsided was that the economy is sputtering. GDP declined by 0.6% in the fourth quarter. The uncertain global outlook doesn't bode well for the export-dependent economy, and high interest rates and red-hot inflation are hurting domestic demand. This writer suggested yesterday that it seemed a sensible time for the RBNZ to take a breather, but instead, the Bank pushed the rate pedal down even harder than expected. In the US, a soft JOLTS Job Openings release has the markets abuzz about the strength of the US labour market. JOLTS slipped to 9.93 million, down from 10.56 million and its lowest level since May 2021. The nonfarm payrolls report on Friday will have added significance, as a soft reading would put pressure on the Fed to take a pause at its meeting in May. NZD/USD tested resistance at 0.6362 earlier. Above, there is resistance at 0.6425 0.6308 and 0.6245 are providing support
by OANDA
Will The U.S Dollar Collapse ?OANDA:XAUUSD Currencies fall for various reasons and they include: 1. Political or economic disorder 2. Hyperinflation 3. War 4. A labor market decline 5. Recession, among various other reasons. 1.The United States has weathered several political and economic disorders since its formation in 1776. The country was on the brink of collapse during the Great Depression in 1929 but successfully weathered the storm in 1939. Not only did it withstand the Great Depression, but it also fought World War II with valor the same year. The will to overcome all odds is in the blood of Americans come hell or high water. Therefore, the US has more chances to overcome political or economic disorder due to this very spirit. 2 Hyperinflation Inflation in the US is high but has not reached hyperinflation yet. The Federal Reserve managed to bring down rates from 8% to 6.5% and are rowing the boat, despite muddy waters. Hyperinflation taking over the country with daily essentials becoming 50 times more expensive might never be a reality. 3. War The US is technically not at war but funds wars overseas, be it Ukraine, Syria, and Yemen, among other countries. A rogue nation attacking the US since 9/11 is nil, and the country is not at war today. The US is more equipped to handle and thwart terrorist attacks today than it was ever before. 4. Labor Market Decline The job markets remain robust despite several leading tech firms firing thousands of employees since 2020. Businesses are thriving, and jobs for small and big-level employees remain open for hire. Though the job markets remain on shaky grounds, it managed to sustain and grow, even in muddy conditions. 5. Recession While talks of a recession are growing louder, a recession has technically not hit the markets yet. Both the stock and cryptocurrency markets are doing favorably well in 2023 and generating decent returns for investors. However, a recession cannot be ruled out, as there’s pressure on the financial markets. Considering all the above points, the US stands in a favorable position with the only recession being its weak point. Moreover, since a recession is yet to arrive (or might not arrive), the weak point can be removed for now. In conclusion, the other sore spots can be worked upon and brought under control in the coming years. So Will The US Dollar Collapse? BRICS is yet to finalize a new currency in the upcoming summit in South Africa. The problem with BRICS nations is that decisions are not made swiftly and quickly due to various factors. Asian countries working with each other is not as easy as said. The factors involve India’s broken relations with China and vice-versa. India and China have always been on the wrong ends, and the bitter political disputes could only make things worse. Technically, the US dollar is backed as the default global reserve currency with billions worth of trades being executed each day. The US dollar has a special status globally and is considered one of the safest currencies. The United States is still the biggest economy in the world with an annual GDP of around $23 trillion. Even if the US falters, it always has and will find a way to remain at the top and be an undisputed global leader. The Great Depression is one big example of how nothing is impossible for Americans to succeed in troubled times.
OANDA:XAUUSDEducation
by INVESTRONE
Gold Update Urgent Gold Price Forecast in Light of Finland's NATO Membership and Potential Conflict in Europe With Finland's recent entry into NATO, there is increasing speculation about the potential for conflict in northern and eastern Europe. As tensions continue to rise between Russia and NATO, the price of gold is likely to see a significant increase. As a safe-haven asset, gold has historically been a popular investment during times of geopolitical uncertainty and global conflict. With the threat of war looming, investors may turn to gold as a way to protect their wealth. Furthermore, the increase in demand for gold could be further fueled by the weakening of the U.S. dollar, which typically leads to a rise in the price of gold. As investors seek to hedge against inflation and currency devaluation, the demand for gold may increase, driving up its price. It remains to be seen how the situation in Europe will unfold, and whether the tensions will escalate into a full-blown conflict. However, if the worst-case scenario does occur, it is likely that the price of gold will continue to rise as investors look for a safe haven amidst the chaos. In summary, the recent developments in Europe have the potential to significantly impact the price of gold. Investors should closely monitor the situation and consider adding gold to their portfolios as a hedge against geopolitical risks and inflation.
OANDA:XAUUSD
by Htback
NZD/USD in holding pattern ahead of Reserve Bank decisionThe New Zealand dollar is almost unchanged ahead of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) rate decision on Wednesday (New Zealand time). The US releases JOLTS Job Openings. NZD/USD is trading quietly at the 0.63 line in the European session. The RBNZ is widely expected to raise rates by 25 basis points, which would bring the benchmark cash rate to 5.0%. Over the past year, the RBNZ has delivered oversize hikes of 50 and even 75 basis points, marking an aggressive rate-tightening cycle in order to contain red-hot inflation. The battle with inflation has been slow, as CPI came in at 7.2% in Q4 2022, unchanged from the third quarter. The sharp rise in rates and weak global demand have battered the New Zealand economy. GDP declined by 0.6% in Q4 2022, and the cyclone in February will have a negative impact on GDP for Q1. This backdrop supports the RBNZ taking a break from its relentless rate hikes at the upcoming meeting. In February, the RBNZ projected a terminal rate of 5.50%, but with the economy showing signs of strain, the central bank might end the current cycle at 5.25%, especially if inflation heads south. We could even see a rate cut before the end of the year. In the US, the highlight of the week is nonfarm payrolls on Friday. After a better-than-expected reading of 311,000 in March, the consensus estimate stands at 240,000 which is still decent. The Fed will be looking at nonfarm payrolls as an important factor in its rate decision in May. Currently, the odds of a 25bp increase are at 59% and a pause at 39%, according to the CME Group. This week's employment releases kick off with JOLTS Job Openings later today. The estimate stands at 10.49 million, following the prior reading of 10.82 million. NZD/USD tested resistance at 0.6310 earlier in the day. Above, there is resistance at 0.6362 0.6245 and 0.6127 are providing support
by OANDA
What to watch in Q21. Any more bank failure? Bank crisis stabilized after UBS takeover Credit Suisse and First Republic Bank had been injected deposit to restore confidence. We can’t rule out any bank failure in Q2, especially the collapse of Lehman Brother was after the rescue of Bear Stearns. Having said that, the material different between now and the global financial crisis is the asset quality, that the subprime loan is basically at default while the long-term treasury and MBS many banks are holding now can recoup the floating loss if they can be held until maturity. Situation will improve with time. The drop of treasury yield because of risk aversion is also a self-cure mechanism that reduce the floating loss, and lower depositor’s incentive to move money out from banking system. Therefore, the level of Treasure yield is an important factor to determine whether a bank run might occur again, since higher yield means bigger deposit outflow to seek better yield return and a bigger loss of bank asset. The resurge of yield will worsen the sentiment and dampen confidence. Another good indictor is the size of emergency funding facilitates that Fed is providing to banks. If there is a sudden increase on the size, this could imply there might be another bank in trouble. 2. How lending be impacted after the bank crisis? Although Fed set the policy rate, it is the Bank to lend money in a rate they desire to the business and individual. In order to improve and avoid further deterioration of asset quality, Bank might take a more conversative approach in lending. The outflow of deposit also reduced Bank’s ability and willingness to lend. Since FDIC is asking Banks to pay the bill for saving SVC and Signature Bank, together with US government is seeking a tighter regulation for banking sector and many bank need to increase deposit rate to keep deposit, higher capital/operating cost might make Bank more selective and ask for higher lending rate to compensate the cost, that is not good for the whole economy. 3. Inflation trend? Even OPEC+ surprised the market by cutting production that boost price, Energy should still strongly pressure headline inflation downward in Q2, especially on a YOY basis. NYMEX WTI crude oil above $100 most of the time in Q2 2022 and reached $123. Compare to current energy price, there will be an obvious negative impact in headline inflation. The delayed effect of lower property price and rent should also drive the inflation lower. We have seen some signs of lower service inflation, and if banking crisis harm business confidence, we might see a less tight employment market and a less wages growth. Despite OPEC+ action might make thing a little bit complicated, we might still see some decent drop in inflation in Q2. 4. Fed to end hiking cycle after May’s meeting? May could be the last hike in this cycle. As mentioned, the inflation is cooling down and bank crisis will hurt the economy. Fed will also avoid hiking rate too much that will drive the Treasury yield up that might refuel the bank crisis. February Core PCE is trending lower, so as long as inflation doesn’t accelerate, a full stop of hiking cycle after May’s meeting will be a reasonable bet. 5. Recession possibility? Inverted yield curve and ISM survey pointed to recession. Q2 could be the turning point of economy growth and we might see some slowdown. Recession has become base case scenario to many investors and they will allocate their asset and conduct trading strategy accordingly. If inflation under control and GDP growth, probably in Q3, recorded a deeper-than-expected negative growth, Fed might start easing by the end of this year. 6. End of War? Russia-Ukraine war could enter the decisive phase in Q2 when Ukraine could launch the counter attack in Spring. It is very hard to predict the outcome but assuming Russia lost the war, the geopolitical ecosystem might be rewritten as well as the regime. How ally of Russia react is also highly unpredictable. With interest rate hike cycle coming to the end, there might be more rooms for Treasury yield to go lower. This will benefit growth stock so Nasdaq might outperform Dow again, adding to the gap built in Q1. Recession fears is not friendly to most of the commodities (except gold), and any big change on War might mean a lot to many cyclical commodities such as oil, natural gas, nickel and more. Good Luck and Good Trading in Q2. Disclaimers Above information are for illustration only and there is no guarantee on the accuracy of the information. They should not be treated as investment recommendations or advices. CME Real-time Market Data help identify trade set-ups and express my market views. If you have futures in your trading portfolio, check out on CME Group data plans in TradingView that suit your trading needs www.tradingview.com gopro/
CME_MINI:NQ1!
by FOTrading
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Petro Dollar - A controlled Demolition 🇺🇸 🛢 💸 Petro-Dollar chart to illustrate the inevitable collapse of the current world reserve currency: The U.S. needs cheap oil prices for the dollar to remain competitive globally and to retain the world reserve currency status 🇺🇸 🛢 💸 They accomplish this by controlling oil production globally, flooding the market with oil products, while synthetically increasing our reliance on the product. When oil prices get too high, it taxes other countries who need to trade their currency for dollars in order to buy oil 🛢 making these dollar transactions very expensive. If oil prices can't be negotiated lower, then they need to cause a financial crisis to weaken the dollar to make it cheaper to transact in. They create this liquidity by inflating the currency 🖨 i.e. "Quantitative Easing." If Trump & the BRICS Nations cut ✂️ the oil supply, the FED would soon bleed out as the dollar melts upward and runs out of liquidity. They'd be forced to cause yet another collapse and hyper-inflate the dollar away 💵 to make transacting in it competitive again. Risk assets would soar under these conditions, ending with the pop of the everything bubble. The Great Reset..... a planned demolition.
FX_IDC:USDBROShort
by sir_Cooley
Natural Gas and the Dangers of Swing Trading Leveraged ETFsThinking that the war in Ukraine would cause the price of natural gas to surge higher over the winter, many traders got stuck on the wrong side of a trade. Natural gas futures have plunged more than 90% over the winter. In this video, I explain that regression analysis was warning that a significant price decline was imminent in late 2022, and I explain that it is now suggesting that a bounce in natural gas prices may soon occur. This video also explains the pitfalls that many novice traders experience when trying to swing trading leveraged ETFs that employ derivatives and which undergo volatility drag over time. Here is the link to the risk-reward / win-ratio spreadsheet that is referenced in the video. docs.google.com Shared with permission from @HeWhoMustNotBeNamed Note for stats nerds: The log-linear regression channel indicator does not give negative numbers for the Pearson correlation coefficient (r). The indicator gives the absolute value of the Pearson correlation coefficient |r|. So if the correlation is strongly negative or strongly positive, it will appear near 1 in both cases. Important Disclaimer Nothing in this post should be considered financial advice. Trading and investing always involve risks and one should carefully review all such risks before making a trade or investment decision. Do not buy or sell any security based on anything in this post. Please consult with a financial advisor before making any financial decisions. This post is for educational purposes only.
AMEX:BOIL
by SpyMasterTrades
54
AUD/USD - Aussie on the move, RBA expected to pause ratesThe Australian dollar has edged higher at the start of the week. In the European session, AUD/USD is trading at 0.6715, up 0.45%. The RBA meets on Tuesday (Australia time) and is expected to pause rates. The US releases ISM Manufacturing PMI, which is expected to record another decline. The RBA has aggressively tightened interest rates in the current cycle, raising rates 10 straight times. The fight against inflation continues but there has been some improvement. February CPI fell sharply to 6.8%, vs. 7.4% prior and 7.1% anticipated. Inflation is more than triple the RBA target, but the sharp rise in rates has dampened economic activity and further hikes could jeopardize a soft landing. The RBA is widely expected to stay on the sidelines, with the market pricing in a pause at 86%. Governor Lowe has said that in addition to inflation, employment and consumer spending data would play a key factor in the RBA's decision. The labour market remains tight, but retail sales hit the breaks in February and slowed to just 0.2%, down from 1.8% in January and just above the consensus estimate of 0.1%. The weak retail sales data supports the RBA taking a breather. The banking crisis, which roiled global financial markets, raised fears of a financial meltdown. Although the contagion appears to have been contained, central banks are having to think twice about raising rates in an uncertain economic landscape, and if the RBA does pause, it could use the banking crisis as further ammunition in defending its decision. We're seeing a decline in manufacturing across the globe as demand remains weak. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and China's Covid-zero policy interrupted supply chains and dampened demand, and manufacturing is yet to recover even though China has made an about-face and relaxed its Covid regulations. The US is no exception to this disturbing global trend. ISM Manufacturing PMI has been in decline for four straight months, with readings below the 50 threshold, which separates expansion from contraction. The estimate stands at 47.5, a bit lower than the 47.7 reading in January. AUD/USD is putting pressure on resistance at 0.6737. Above, there is resistance at 0.6790 There is support at 0.6678 and 0.6582
by OANDA
Crude shoots higher on announcement of production cutsWe take a look at the resistance levels following the Saudi Arabia announcement. We have seen a clean bounce off long term moving averages suggesting that we are likely to see the market gravitate to its 55-week ma at 90.09. Disclaimer: The information posted on Trading View is for informative purposes and is not intended to constitute advice in any form, including but not limited to investment, accounting, tax, legal or regulatory advice. The information therefore has no regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation or particular needs of any specific recipient. Opinions expressed are our current opinions as of the date appearing on Trading View only. All illustrations, forecasts or hypothetical data are for illustrative purposes only. The Society of Technical Analysts Ltd does not make representation that the information provided is appropriate for use in all jurisdictions or by all Investors or other potential Investors. Parties are therefore responsible for compliance with applicable local laws and regulations. The Society of Technical Analysts will not be held liable for any loss or damage resulting directly or indirectly from the use of any information on this site.
NYMEX:CL1!Long
by The_STA
USDCHF Potential Forecast | 3rd April 2023Fundamental Backdrop 1. CHF CPI m/m increased by 0.2%, much lower than the forecast 0.4% and previous 0.7% m/m. 2. The softer print of CPI shows that inflation has been slowing down at a much faster rate which could signify a dovish landing on the SNB. 3. Market Open on Dollar has been very bullish, however, with NFP lurking this week, expect plenty of volatility in the market. 4. USD ISM Manufacturing PMI releasing later on in the day and market has been pricing in a 47.5 compared to 47.7 previous. Technical Confluences 1. H4 resistance level at 0.921. 2. H4 support level at 0.9085. 3. Price could potentially retest the resistance level at 0.921. Idea Given the weak CPI reading on CHF, there is a weak bullish outlook on USDCHF as upcoming ISM news on USD is also slated to be a softer print. NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER The trading related ideas posted by OlympusLabs are for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Trading in financial markets involves a high degree of risk, and individuals should carefully consider their investment objectives, financial situation, and risk tolerance before making any trading decisions based on our ideas. We are not a licensed financial advisor or professional, and the information we are providing is based on our personal experience and research. We make no guarantees or promises regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided, and users should do their own research and analysis before making any trades. Users should be aware that trading involves significant risk, and there is no guarantee of profit. Any trading strategy may result in losses, and individuals should be prepared to accept those risks. OlympusLabs and its affiliates are not responsible for any losses or damages that may result from the use of our trading related ideas or the information provided on our platform. Users should seek the advice of a licensed financial advisor or professional if they have any doubts or concerns about their investment strategies.
Long
by OlympusLab