EURUSD before FEDToday we await the announcement of interest rates by the FED.
This is the most important news right now and is sure to cause movement.
Bear in mind that there will be press conferences 30 minutes after the announcement.
Yesterday we discussed the buying zone which is already reached and we have a rise.
It’s important to see confirmation of this movement after the news. Only then we can enter into new trades.
If we see new rise, the first target will be 1,1000. In case of a clear movement we will be looking for further targets.
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My thoughts for this week 31 January 2023US
This week will be a fairly exciting to monitor as Interest Rate announcement and Non-Farm Payroll data will be release. Two heavy hitting news that is very key to understanding further trends in the markets, especially on DXY.
Through entire January 2023, DXY is consolidating steadily and holding ground around 101.500 area. Could this week’s high impact news finally get DXY out of consolidation? We shall see. However, we know that Federal Reserve will be raising rates again by 25 basis points, which mainstream news outlets seem to be mentioning. With this data, theoretically, if rates go up, it is bullish for the currency and vice versa.
Another thing to consider is that, Japan and China are still dumping US Treasuries/Bonds and many other countries are attempting to de-dollarize. Further add to the fuel is US’s national debt ceiling that has been breached last week. These 2 scenarios are very bad for the US economy. How much of bullishness will 25 basis point increase bring about? So far, from the last two, Federal Fund Rate announcement (Nov & Dec 2022), we see that DXY declined even with 50 basis points hike. Could history repeat again? Perhaps DXY can reclaim 102.500 – 103.000 but I do not think whole-heartedly that it will give 105.000 a go.
China
With China’s re-opening, there is definitely positivity circling the global markets. China’s GDP growth was reported up by 3% for the year 2022, higher than expected rate of 2.8% but yet still fell short of March’s target of 5.5%. The sign of growth, though little, is still a sign of improvement. Considering after months’ long Zero Covid policy and geopolitical tension with the West, problematic real estate sector, this slight improvement definitely have greater volume to it than just the number.
We cannot take our eyes away from the long term end goal of China, which is to be the next reserve currency of the world. Collaboration with some powerful nations e.g. Saudi Arabia, Brazil, South Africa, Indonesia, India etc via BRICS+ bloc, brings Xi Jin Ping’s path to dominance one step closer day by day. Recently, Saudi Arabia also made public about their consideration of non-US Dollar for Oil trade. Gold continues to be horded by China, as well as Russia and major central banks of the world, just goes to prove the level skepticism towards the greenback.
Just my thoughts.
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VIX long, but how long?VIX price movement is clearly narrowing from a charting technical view, but within the economic fundamentals we have the FED raising rates at an extremely fast pace into a slowdown. Their publicly stated inflation projection was clearly wrong, I highly doubt they will squash inflation with much accuracy given these blunt force tools. For this reason the VIX could go well beyond the 35-40 range if the FED over raised rates. Since Powell was guessing on inflation after injecting more money into the system than ever before(no data to support obviously), it’s fair to assume there is no data to support the current pace and magnitude of raises in this slowing environment. If the current pace is perfect(again no data it would be almost lucky) then the VIX could fall from 35. My base case is the VIX goes over 40 and the FED cuts rates to fix their second mess later this year.
💵THE WORLD IN DEBT💵
☑️The fact that the whole world is in massive Debt that can not be repaid is a buzzphrase that was around for like 20 years already.
20 years passed and nothing bad has happened, so what to worry about? In fact an entire political and economic movement called MMT or a modern monetary theory emerged claiming that government debt does not matter and that we can, you guessed it, print as much as we need(kinda)
☑️But the size of the debt itself was never really and issue so long as the government or a big company could service the debts.
That is if their cashflow was positive enough to cover the interest payments on the debt. Now however, as the FED is raising rates, this is an issue.
☑️And its not the USA who’s pile of debt we need to be worried about(they are borrowing in the currency they can print themselves, remember?) but rather the rest of the world and the companies. The majority of developing countries don’t have the internal capital required for development, so they need to borrow on the international financial markets in Dollars. And these counties are now facing a perfect storm of a higher cost of new borrowings in Dollars, lower revenues from foreign trade due to recession(and yes we are in a recession, Wake up) and the massive energy and food costs due to the war in Ukraine and the problems caused by the supply chain crisis.
☑️Most big public companies aren’t doing great either. The share of listed companies with the debt servicing costs higher than the profits is now more than 25% and if we exclude the accounting and financial engineering shenanigans, it is save to say that this share is close to 30%.
☑️So the third of the economy is outright insolvent. Multiple countries will either default soon or will at least be plunge into civil and economic unrest and go the way of Sri-Lanka, Pakistan and others… And Jerome Powell said that he aint stopping and that the Fed funds rate should go up by at least 2 percentage points more. So instead of the collapse of the USA, we are likely to see a chain reaction debt crisis In the rest of the world unless the FED changes its mind…
I Hope you guys learned something new today✅
Wish you all Best Of Luck👍
😇And may the odds be always in your favor😇
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DAX vx SP500: Is DAX highly over valued?By comparing the charts of US indexes vs European indexes we usuallly find pretty much the same patterns.
However there is something that really caught my attention, compare the monthly chart of sp500 vs Dax:
DAX is only 6,54% from all time highs of 2022
SP500 is 15,40% from its all time highs of 2022.
NASDAQ is 28,45% from it's all time highs of 2022
This difference is obviously linked to the different policies of central banks, however I wonder if such a huge difference is justified.
German economy has been highly struck by energy prices and German inflation is still 8,5% vs 6,5% in the US.
3M Co. (MMM) bearish scenario:The technical figure Triangle can be found in the daily chart of the US company 3M Co. (MMM). 3M (originally the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company) is an American multinational conglomerate operating in the fields of industry, worker safety, U.S. health care, and consumer goods. The company produces over 60,000 products under several brands, including adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, personal protective equipment, window films, paint protection films, dental and orthodontic products, electrical and electronic connecting and insulating materials, medical products, car-care products, electronic circuits, healthcare software and optical films. The Triangle broke through the support line on 20/01/2023. If the price holds below this level, you can have a possible bearish price movement with a forecast for the next 22 days towards 108.57 USD. Your stop-loss order, according to experts, should be placed at 129.63 USD if you decide to enter this position.
Wall Street will be looking for positivity from 3M as it approaches its next earnings report date. This is expected to be January 24, 2023. On that day, 3M is projected to report earnings of $2.34 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 1.3%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $8.04 billion, down 6.69% from the prior-year quarter.
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LONG Term Treasuries With the yield curve inverted, inflation slowing rapidly and global growth expectations revised downwards, long term treasury bonds are looking like an excellent allocation right now.
A reversion to 2% on 30 Year yields over the next couple of years would produce double digit Annualized returns.
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Tactical Retreat from USD, Might Spell DOOM & GLOOM [Short]So how did US's inflation report fare on Thursday 12th of January and how will this take the by the hand?
For now, t's still moving down but not as sharp as it's been climbing.
A YoY decrease of 0.6% in CPI and a YoY decrease of 0.3% in Core CPI.
However, if we look at the MoM data, it's barely moving down to the point that core inflation has even moved up!
Uh-Oh..
If we look at the easing conditions in US markets, and a sticky core inflation it might be a matter of time until the next report comes out fiery hot.
And the FED won't have any other choice than to go raising those rates again!
But until that time, we should grasp the opportunity and stay vigilent for an unwelcome upside surprise
- The has been in a consolidating state, after falling below the daily 200 SMA.
DXY 1D
- Right after we've seen the Dollar breaking out of this consolidation and resuming its move to the downside.
- So far the MACD is showing us a new bearish momentum is about to start on the daily-chart, which could drive the dollar towards 101 and plunging it further to the multiyear resistance turned support at 98.
- The RSI could support a further move to the downside, although I would be much more satisfied if it would start the move from 45. This might create some room for the market-move without getting oversold too quickly.
DXY 4H
- While this is quite bearish for the dollar, I still want to be sure if this move will be sustained this week.
- What we're probably about to see at the beginning of the week, is the Dollar trying to recover some ground until it reaches 102,5/103 before getting dumped again.
- Resetting the indicators to a more comfortable state, from where it could proceed towards the next support.
DXY 1H
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gbpusd, shortGBPUSD is preparing for a very good sell position and I am entering within the specified range
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230112- Relation (1) interest rate, (2) Treasury Yield, (3) oil U.S. INTEREST RATES vs TREASURY YIELD vs OIL PRICE
Timeframe: 1 month. start: 1972
Blue line: interest rates (USINT)
Orange area: 10-year U.S. Treasury Bond Yield (IRLTLT01USM156N)
Green Line: oil (scale on the left)
(A) WHEN INTEREST RATES ARE ABOVE BOND YIELD,
(1) it sparks a financial crisis: 1990, 2000, 2008, 2019
(2) it is followed by a spike in oil price.
(3) on smaller timescale, oil price rises and falls with increases and decreases in Treasury Yields.
(B) OBSERVATIONS ON INTEREST RATE:
(1) Interest Rates have been falling since 1980
(2) Treasury Yields have been declining since 1980
(3) It appears, the Federal Reserves strives for a 5% interest rate. It drops interest rates FAST when the market is too hot, and builds up slowly again, attempting to meat the 5% arbitrary target.
(4) As time goes on the Federal Reserve is more cautious in raising interest rates.
BUT MOST RECENT RAISES IN INTEREST RATE ARE ALL BUT SLOW.
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Rally into 2023? Likely rally into 2023, spurred by downward trend in inflation. Likely 25bp hike at next meeting, then full stop to evaluate the damage (and give time for lagging economic data to catch up to policy changes). Unemployment will rise, possibly some deflation, and fed will cut rates towards the end of 2023 in response to negative economic data. This will cause a second drawdown. Well, the rates will be correlated with a second drawdown, but the real correlation will be between the negative data and equities.
My initial thoughts as we move into a new year. Should be an interesting one.
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How to use ECONOMIC INDICATORS for informed trading decisionsHello everyone! Here you have some information that I consider useful on how to interpret and use economic indicators and data to make informed trading decisions in the foreign exchange market:
GDP (Gross Domestic Product) - GDP is a measure of a country's economic output and is considered to be one of the most important indicators of economic growth. A higher GDP indicates a stronger economy, which can lead to an increase in demand for the country's currency.
Unemployment Rates - Unemployment rates measure the percentage of the workforce that is currently without a job. A low unemployment rate indicates a strong economy, which can lead to an increase in demand for the country's currency.
Inflation - Inflation measures the rate at which the average price level of a basket of goods and services in an economy is increasing. High inflation can lead to a decrease in demand for the country's currency, while low inflation can lead to an increase in demand.
Interest Rates - Interest rates are the cost of borrowing money and are set by central banks. High interest rates can attract foreign investment, leading to an increase in demand for the country's currency.
Trade Balance - The trade balance measures the difference between a country's exports and imports. A positive trade balance indicates that a country is exporting more than it is importing, which can lead to an increase in demand for the country's currency.
Political Stability - Political stability is an important factor to consider when trading in the foreign exchange market. A stable political environment can lead to an increase in demand for a country's currency, while political instability can lead to a decrease in demand.
In summary, GDP, unemployment rates, inflation, interest rates, trade balance and political stability are important economic indicators to keep an eye on when making trading decisions in the foreign exchange market. By considering these indicators, along with other market conditions, traders can make more informed decisions about when to buy or sell a particular currency.
Please note that the above information is not a financial advice and only for educational purpose, Economic indicators are important but not the only factor to consider while making trading decisions and It's always important to do your own research and consider your own risk tolerance before making any trades.
The fight between: Inflation and Employment DXY has been consolidating over the last couple of days. This comes from oil prices dropping and a tight yet growing job market. DXY is holding a 4H support level. Market open may test that daily support level and revisit $105 resistance. Overall, I'm still bullish.
Recession on the Horizon - FOMC and LayoffsYesterday, the FOMC confirmed the backing of higher interest rates for longer. The market reacted negatively signaling negative sentiment on rate expectations for the following quarters. Federal Reserve official, Neel Kashkari, who often has the most dovish views on market anticipation stated that inflation may have peaked but sees interest rates rising higher for the next few meetings. He sees the FED raising rates by a whole percentage point from the current level of 4.25%-4.5% to 5.4% (MarketWatch, Jan. 5). The inflation fight is not over yet, and it remains sticky despite all the economic weakening observed.
In a previous thesis where I challenged the US economy about a year ago, I warn of massive layoffs in 2023 despite most analysts and the Fed saying otherwise. Meta and Tesla have already laid off thousands of employees just months ago. Today, large layoffs in tech are happening with Salesforce: “layoff about 10% of its employees, the company also says it will close some offices as part of its recruiting plan, but it is still unclear if any of the bay area offices will be impacted, undertaking major cost cuts in a challenging economy.” (CNBC, Jan. 5). Amazon Chief Executive Andy informed his employees that the number of layoffs in the company has now been increased to more than 18000 roles (ArabianBusiness, Jan. 5). Other firms are cost cutting, most cutting employee benefits. It is just a matter of when or not we are going to see higher unemployment rates in 2023. The most obvious fundamental reason for these layoffs and cost cuts is the fact that all these companies responded to the “bubble” fueled by stimulus and extensive quantitative easing. As a response, the Fed is raising interest higher, and tightening the monetary policy and we see the equity evaluation of these companies dropping significantly. Eventually, that demand is gone, and these companies are left with thousands of employees hired in response to a "fake" demand, over-hired. As equity evaluation is going down, they have to improve the margins by laying off employees and reducing expenses since revenue is going down.
I see another reason for large layoffs, perhaps, a more IMPORTANT and IMMEDIATE aspect. Salesforce admitted business activities going down, demand slowing, and growth staggering, however, their stock went higher because they laid off employees, reducing their expenses. On paper, it shows higher margins, and thus, the stock reacted positively. What can become a norm during this economic environment is that we see more companies, especially in the tech industry which saw major lows, employing this technic by raising their stock prices with restructuring and engaging in mass layoffs.
My plan of limiting my exposure to risks has not changed. I am holding a majority in cash and short-term government bonds.
Looking to increase exposure to my trading in gold when the US 10-Year Real Rates falls from the inverse correlation between the two. Reminder: Higher real yields = expensive to hold gold when compared to other yielding investments such as fixed income, thus the inverse correlation on the charts.
This is for personal recording but feel free to comment and argue.
Outlook through Friday jan 6 - 1 day - SPYThis is more about momentum than exact numbers over the next 2 days.
Tomorrow, the jobless claims and Job Cuts reports come out at 8:30am. Typically this doesn't matter but in the current economic situation we should be seeing some volatility early before market open. I am expecting a slightly positive report because they have been becoming more positive, although shy of targets. The market may pop for the first couple of hours before dying down. People will be selling off tomorrow for the incoming report on Friday.
Before the market opens on Friday the US Employment Situation report comes out. I think this could trigger a bigger sell off because I think the US employment situation is still strong. The FED doesn't have the unemployment where they want it signaling they will probably have to keep raising interest rates.
Feedback is appreciated! Not financial advice
Interest rate up to at least 6.5% in 2023, why?The Fed chairman has given the market a very important clue on 13 Dec 22.
At what level will he consider an interest rate cut?
He said “I wouldn't see us considering rate cuts until the committee is confident that inflation is moving down to 2% in a sustained way,” meaning only if CPI is heading nearing 2% then it is hopeful to see a rate cut.
Market consensus for CPI to range between 5% to 8% for this year. If this is the case in 2023, the Fed is likely to continue to hike the rate moderately at 0.25% in each meeting just to bring inflation down.
I am seeing this as the best case scenario.
We can participate in hedging the market and trading the interest rate in this example.
CME Micro 30 Year Yield Futures
Minimum fluctuation
0.001 point = $1
0.01 point = $10
0.1 point = $100
1 point = $1,000
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2Yr Yield creeping up slowly$TNX is closed atm but if the 2yr is an indication it may open higher
We re-entered long yield after FED day in DEC.
Sold puts on $TYO & bought common
Didn't go heavy because Monthly chart is a tad tough.
Weekly 2yr trading decently above avg's again
So far so good.
We were bullish on STOCKS but that was late Oct/Early Nov, then went bearish for a bit, & are now NEUTRAL.
EDIT:
Keep in mind that in BULL MARKETS items can remain OVERBOUGHT for long periods of time.
EURAUDAfter the correction of the eur/aud and reaching a balance near the support, I expect a reaction to the range and move towards the ceiling of the sideway range.
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US10Y 🇺🇸 U.S. 10-Year Interest Rate History (1913 - 2022) One of the biggest "shocks" in the 22' financial markets is the breaking of the long-term (weekly) trend in Interest Rates — specifically the U.S. 10-Year Treasury (US10Y), which has gone through now two long-term trend cycles since it’s history dating back to 1913.
Given the inflation fight that the Federal Reserve is currently waging, while at the same time keeping in mind the structural debt-load that the U.S. 🇺🇸 is current burdened with, this begs the question can rates actually go higher from here?
While we do not know the answer as to the actual trajectory of interest rates into 23’ and beyond — what we do know is that given the structural debt load, we can speculate that at some point rates will likely be forced lower as a proxy of stabilizing inflation and also total debt servicing obligations of the U.S. Government.
Also keep in mind comments by J. Powell and the Federal Reserve as they have been preparing investors for a new macro regime of “higher for longer” .
Should this actually play out and not just be the "hawkish tone" of the Federal Reserve that is helping to push interest rates higher, investors must consider the ramifications that could come IF we have truly entered a new (rising) interest rate regime that includes structurally higher rates as part of the next 40+ year historical cycles.
Here is the same chart of the (US10Y) paired against the backdrop of other macro indicators including Federal Reserve Balance Sheet, as they give us insight as to both the bull and bear thesis for yields moving forward:
U.S. 10-Year (US10Y) vs. Fed Funds Rate (FEDFUNDS) 📊
U.S. 10-Year (US10Y) vs. U.S. Inflation Rate YoY (USIRYY) 📊
U.S. 10-Year (US10Y) vs. U.S. Federal Debt Total Public (GFDEBTN) 📊
U.S. 10-Year (US10Y) vs. U.S. Federal Reserve Central Bank Balance Sheet (USCBBS) 📊
U.S. 10-Year (US10Y) vs. U.S. Liabilities & Capital (WRESBAL) 📊
U.S. 10-Year (US10Y) vs. S&P 500 (SPX, SPY) 📊
U.S. 10-Year (US10Y) vs. Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA, DIA) 📊
What is your take on the forward trajectory of interest rates?
Have we officially broken the 40+ year downtrend on structurally low interest rates, given the potential for entrenched inflationary pressures within the U.S. economy?
Or, will rates be forced lower as structural debt obligations of the U.S. are far too great to support the notion of "higher yields for longer"?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! 👇🏼
Tesla TSLA Market Cycle Signaling Capitulation Stage Coming? Lots of hype about the moves as of late in Tesla TSLA stock price, so I wanted to compare the Market Psychology & Cycle Timing phases to the Monthly Chart on TSLA.
Do you think we are in the latter stages moving toward capitulation ?
My take is that if we see a bounce from these levels into the new year (January 23'), it is likely another opportunity to short TSLA to under <$100 per share — potentially to a long-term trendline on the monthly chart that resides in the $80 area.
Monthly TSLA Market Psychology & Cycle Timing 📊
Monthly Chart w/ Regression Channel
Weekly TSLA Market Psychology & Cycle Timing 📊
Weekly Chart w/ Regression Channel
Daily TSLA Market Psychology & Cycle Timing 📊
Daily Chart w/ Regression Channel
Monthly TSLA Market Psychology & Cycle Timing w/ Yearly Returns Since IPO 📊
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