NZD/USD Outlook (12 January 2022)Overall, NZD/USD is ranging across.
The New Zealand Building Consents data (Forecast: NA, Previous: -2.0%) will be released tomorrow at 0545 (GMT+8).
NZD/USD’s next support zone is at 0.67100 and the next resistance zone is at 0.68400.
Look for short-term buying opportunities of NZD/USD.
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AUD/USD Outlook (12 January 2022)Overall, AUD/USD is ranging across. Recently, AUD/USD broke above the key level of 0.72.
The Australian Retail Sales data (Actual: 7.3%, Forecast: 3.5%, Previous: 4.9%) released yesterday indicated a strong rise in consumer spending last November due to the easing of COVID restrictions and pre-Christmas shopping.
AUD/USD’s next support zone is at 0.71000 and the next resistance zone is at 0.73000.
Look for short-term buying opportunities of AUD/USD.
USD/CAD Outlook (12 January 2022)Overall, USD/CAD is ranging across. Recently, USD/CAD trended into the support zone of 1.26100.
Currently, USD/CAD is testing the support zone of 1.26100 and its next resistance zone is at 1.29200.
Look for short-term selling opportunities of USD/CAD if it breaks the support zone of 1.26100.
USD Overview (12 January 2022)Yesterday, USD weakened against most major currencies except JPY.
During his testimony yesterday, FOMC Chairman Jerome Powell affirmed that the central bank’s quantitative easing will be ending in March. Also, Powell mentioned that the Fed may carry out the unloading of its bond holdings this year.
The CPI m/m data will be released later at 2130 (GMT+8).
CPI m/m (Forecast: 0.4%, Previous: 0.8%)
Core CPI m/m (Forecast: 0.5%, Previous: 0.5%)
FOMC member Brainard will be testifying on her nomination of Vice Chair before the Senate banking committee later at 2300 (GMT+8). During this time, there may be volatility in USD.
GBP/USD Outlook (11 January 2022)Overall, GBP/USD is trending upwards. Recently, GBP/USD rejected the resistance zone of 1.36000.
Currently, GBP/USD is testing the resistance zone of 1.36000 and the next support zone is at 1.33800.
Look for short-term selling opportunities of GBP/USD if it rejects the resistance zone of 1.36000.
EUR/JPY Outlook (11 January 2022)Overall, EUR/JPY is trending upwards. Recently, EUR/JPY broke below the key level of 131 and bounced off the support zone of 130.000.
The eurozone Unemployment Rate data (Actual: 7.2%, Forecast: TBA, Previous: 7.3%) released yesterday indicated little change in unemployment in November from October.
EUR/JPY’s next support zone is at 130.000 and the next resistance zone is at 131.500.
Look for short-term buying opportunities of EUR/JPY.
EUR/USD Outlook (11 January 2022)Overall, EUR/USD is ranging across. Recently, EUR/USD bounced up from the key level of 1.13.
The eurozone Unemployment Rate data (Actual: 7.2%, Forecast: TBA, Previous: 7.3%) released yesterday indicated little change in unemployment in November from October.
EUR/USD’s next support zone is at 1.12000 and its next resistance zone is at 1.13800.
Look for short-term selling opportunities of EUR/USD.
AUD/USD Outlook (11 January 2022)Overall, AUD/USD is ranging across. Recently, AUD/USD bounced down from the key level of 0.72.
The Australian Building Approvals m/m data (Actual: 3.6%, Forecast: TBA, Previous: -13.6% revised from -12.9%) released yesterday indicated an increase in the number of building permits issued in November, rebounding from the previous month’s decline.
The Australian Retail Sales data (Forecast: TBA, Previous: 4.9%) will be released later at 0830 (GMT+8).
Currently, AUD/USD is trading up towards the key level of 0.72. Its next support zone is at 0.71000 and the next resistance zone is at 0.73000.
Look for short-term selling opportunities of AUD/USD if it bounces down from the key level of 0.72.
USD/CAD Outlook (11 January 2022)Overall, USD/CAD is ranging across. Recently, USD/CAD bounced off the support zone of 1.26100.
USD/CAD’s next support zone is at 1.26100 and its next resistance zone is at 1.29200.
Look for buying opportunities of USD/CAD only if it trades above the key level of 1.27.
USD Overview (11 January 2022)Yesterday, USD weakened against most major currencies except NZD, CAD and CHF.
FOMC members Mester and George will be speaking later at 2212 (GMT+8) and 2230 (GMT+8) respectively.
Also, FOMC Chairman Jerome Powell will be testifying later at 2300 (GMT+8).
During these times, there may be volatility in USD.
GBP/JPY Outlook (10 January 2022)Overall, GBP/JPY is trending upwards.
The UK Construction PMI data (Actual: 54.3, Forecast: 53.9, Previous: 55.5) released last Friday indicated a slight slowdown in the pace of expansion of the construction sector in December.
Currently, GBP/JPY is testing to break above the key level of 157. Its next support zone is at 156.000 and the next resistance zone is at 158.000.
Look for short-term selling opportunities of GBP/JPY if it bounces down from the key level of 157.
GBP/USD Outlook (10 January 2022)Overall, GBP/USD is trending upwards. Recently, GBP/USD traded into the resistance zone of 1.36000.
The UK Construction PMI data (Actual: 54.3, Forecast: 53.9, Previous: 55.5) released last Friday indicated a slight slowdown in the pace of expansion of the construction sector in December.
Currently, GBP/USD is testing the resistance zone of 1.36000 and the next support zone is at 1.33800.
Look for short-term selling opportunities of GBP/USD if it rejects the resistance zone of 1.36000.
EUR/JPY Outlook (10 January 2022)Overall, EUR/JPY is trending upwards. Recently, EUR/JPY trended into the resistance zone of 131.500.
The eurozone CPI flash estimate y/y data released last Friday indicated that inflation in the eurozone hit a new record high mainly driven by higher energy prices.
CPI Flash Estimate y/y (Actual: 5.0%, Forecast: 4.8%, Previous: 4.9%)
Core CPI Flash Estimate y/y (Actual: 2.6%, Forecast: 2.5%, Previous: 2.6%)
The eurozone Unemployment Rate data (Forecast: TBA, Previous: 7.3%) will be released later at 1800 (GMT+8).
Currently, EUR/JPY is testing the resistance zone of 131.500 and the next support zone is at 130.000.
Look for short-term selling opportunities of EUR/JPY if it rejects the resistance zone of 131.500.
EUR/USD Outlook (10 January 2022)Overall, EUR/USD is ranging across. Recently, EUR/USD bounced up from the key level of 1.13.
The eurozone CPI flash estimate y/y data released last Friday indicated that inflation in the eurozone hit a new record high mainly driven by higher energy prices.
CPI Flash Estimate y/y (Actual: 5.0%, Forecast: 4.8%, Previous: 4.9%)
Core CPI Flash Estimate y/y (Actual: 2.6%, Forecast: 2.5%, Previous: 2.6%)
The eurozone Unemployment Rate data (Forecast: TBA, Previous: 7.3%) will be released later at 1800 (GMT+8).
EUR/USD’s next support zone is at 1.12000 and its next resistance zone is at 1.13800.
Look for short-term selling opportunities of EUR/USD.
AUD/USD Outlook (10 January 2022)Overall, AUD/USD is trending upwards.
The Australian Building Approvals m/m data (Forecast: TBA, Previous: -12.9%) will be released later at 0830 (GMT+8).
The Australian Retail Sales data (Forecast: TBA, Previous: 4.9%) will be released tomorrow at 0830 (GMT+8).
AUD/USD’s next support zone is at 0.71000 and the next resistance zone is at 0.73000.
Look for short-term selling opportunities of AUD/USD.
USD/CAD Outlook (10 January 2022)Overall, USD/CAD is ranging across. Recently, USD/CAD broke below the key level of 1.27.
The Canadian employment data released last Friday indicated a slowdown in jobs creation during last December while unemployment rate inched lower.
Employment Change (Actual: 54.7K, Forecast: 24.5K, Previous: 153.7K)
Unemployment Rate (Actual: 5.9%, Forecast: 6.0%, Previous: 6.0%)
Also, the Canadian Ivey PMI data (Actual: 45.0, Forecast: 64.3, Previous: 61.2) released indicated that business activities in Canada contracted in December.
Currently, USD/CAD is trading towards the support zone of 1.26100 and its next resistance zone is at 1.29200.
Look for short-term buying opportunities of USD/CAD if it rejects the support zone of 1.26100.
USD/JPY Outlook (10 January 2022)Overall, USD/JPY is trending upwards.
Japanese banks will be closed today in observance of Coming-of-Age-Day. Expect lower trading volume and volatility during the usual Japanese market hours.
USD/JPY’s next support zone is at 115.300 and the next resistance zone is at 118.000.
Look for short-term buying opportunities of USD/JPY.