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Getting ready for the NFP, OPEC & trading on the newsIt is worth noting statistics from the Eurozone that was published on Thursday. On the one hand, as we predicted, Eurozone GDP came out better than expected (+ 0.2% q / q with a forecast + 0.1% q / q). On the other hand, retail sales failed (-0.6% m / m with a forecast -0.5% m / m), and industrial orders in Germany unexpectedly declined (-0.4% m / m with a forecast + 0.4% m / m). However, this did not prevent the euro from strengthening yesterday. Friday promises to be an exceptionally busy day for financial markets. First, official statistics on the US labour market will be published. Secondly, the results of an expanded OPEC meeting will be summarized. Also, we are waiting for data on the labour market of Canada. Let's start with an indicator that could potentially trigger volatility in the financial markets. We are talking about NFP. The forecasts, in our opinion, are too optimistic. Although + 180K jobs - almost the average figure of the indicator for 2019, current trends in the US economy show that + 180K is a bit overstated. The fact is that the non-farm payrolls: 180K+ is obliged to the start of the year when in January and February the indicator exceeded + 300K. But such figures have not been shown for a long time so without these two periods, the average in 2019 is less than 150K. 150K seems to us much closer to current realities, and in light of the weak employment rate from ADP published on Wednesday (+67 thousand jobs with a forecast +135 thousand), a figure below + 100K will not surprise us. So our recommendation for the dollar (in the light of our expectations from the NFP) is to sell the dollar. Note that the indicator's output between + 120K - + 180K may be completely ignored by the markets. Concerns about the demarche of Saudi Arabia at the OPEC meeting become irrelevant. On the contrary, there is increasing talk throughout the markets about a possible increase in the volume of reduction in oil production under OPEC + from the current 1.2 million bpd to 1.6 million bpd. However, even if such a decision is made in the oil market, nothing will change - OPEC countries are now extracting less than is stipulated by the agreements. Our position on oil is unchanged so far - oil growth is a great opportunity for asset sales. Today promises to be over-volatile for the USDCAD due to the simultaneous publication of labour market data from both the United States and Canada. Given the uncertainty related to the data, our recommendation for working with a pair today is to trade pending orders. Before the data is released, we place pending orders of the buy stop and sell stop type at 20-30 pips from the current price at that time. And then we just wait. That will almost certainly provoke the formation of a strong unidirectional movement, you can earn on.
FX:USOILShort
by Trade24Fx
OPEC meeting, Bank of Canada decision and Eurozone GDPWe start with macroeconomic statistics, it is worth noting the extremely weak employment rate from ADP: +67 thousand jobs with a forecast of +135 thousand. So, buyers of the dollar should at least focus, because if similar statistics come out on Friday on the NFP, the dollar may well be sold out. Statistics on business activity in the Eurozone came out surprisingly good, which intensified the talks that the European economy was beginning to recover. The pound also got its reason for growth, as the UK business activity index also exceeded forecasts. Although we note that it was still below 50. It is rather symptomatic that the pound continues to grow without waiting for the election results. The markets decided that Brexit’s fate is predetermined (there will be no way out without a deal), but the pound is still very cheap, you need to buy it before it’s too late. We have long been bulls as for pound, so nothing surprising happens to us. We only note that a daily close above 1.30 is a strong bullish signal. And the pound may grow more than one hundred pips. So we are looking for points for his purchases. The Bank of Canada did not change the rate yesterday but was quite optimistic in its comments, which contributed to the growth of the Canadian dollar. So those readers who were following our recommendations could put in their piggy bank a good profit. Despite the extremely frightening information at the beginning of the week, the negotiation process between the US and China continues. And according to its participants, by December 15, the first phase should be completed. As for today the macroeconomic statistics, the news of the day will be the publication of Eurozone GDP. The fact may likely be higher than forecasts. This means that the euro may well strengthen up to 1.1160 paired with the dollar. Well, the main event of the week, at least for the oil market, will be the beginning of the OPEC meeting in Vienna. The most likely scenario is an attempt to leave everything as it is. That is, they will adhere to the current line of behaviour (an agreement to reduce production by 1.2 million b / d). For oil, this decision, by and large, does not change anything in terms of fundamental alignment. But any agreements to increase the limits will play into the hands of buyers and vice versa. Refusal of the deal in any form will be a strong hit to oil and activates its sellers.
TVC:DXYShort
by Trade24Fx
SELL WTIUS crude oil inventories decreased by 4.9 million barrels from the previous week more than expected, which supported the current rally albeit OPEC meeting tomorrow may disappoint oil market if it failed to cut production more than the markets expects, if it preferred to extend the cut agreement only I think prices would drop sharply as usual during past meetings. U.S. crude oil inventories are about 3% above the five year average for this time of year, the shale oil production would cap any rally so it will be short lived.
TVC:USOILShort
by Assem_Mansour
Getting ready for the Bank of Canada decisionAs we announced, the demand for safe-haven assets increased significantly this week, which provoked both an increase in gold quotes and a strengthening of the Japanese yen. And if the reason for this was an increase in tariffs on imports to the United States of aluminium and steel from Argentina and Brazil on Monday, then on Tuesday Trump intimidated to introduce an additional 15% of tariffs on Chinese imports in the amount of $ 160 billion on December 15. At the same time, he added that he was not in a hurry and the best time to conclude a trade deal was generally after the 2020 elections. Of course, Trump should not be taken seriously, such his comments are a clear attempt to force China to be more accommodating in the negotiations. Nevertheless, the reaction of investors can be understood. Given that gold may easily grow (50-70 dollars per ounce), it is likely that yesterday's growth is only the beginning. So we continue to recommend looking for points of purchase for safe-haven assets. It is worth noting the decision of the Reserve Bank of Australia to leave the rate unchanged, which is generally a positive sign for the Australian dollar. Although its growth potential so far seems limited, it could still grow (50-70 pips), especially against the background of a weak dollar. US employment data from ADP traditionally published on the eve of official statistics is what we are waiting for. Although the level of correlation between ADP and NFP data is insignificant, strong deviations of the data from forecasts may well be flustrating to the markets. The Bank of Canada will announce its decision on monetary policy parameters. We expect the current status quo to be saved. But a change in the nature of the rhetoric of the Central Bank may well provoke a jump in volatility. Recall that our position on the Canadian dollar is to buy. That is, selling a USDCAD above 1.33 is, in our opinion, a great trading idea. The oil market is getting ready for the OPEC meeting. Globally, we remain supporters of oil sales. But for now, until the end of the week we take a break - the meeting may well surprise, but betting on red or black is not our approach, we prefer to work with facts.
Short
by Trade24Fx
Getting ready for a difficult week and analyzing key eventsThe previous week for the foreign exchange market was marked by record-low volatility. Even the blackest Friday of the year did not desire to buy or sell actively anything. The informational background of the week was relatively calm. Negotiations between the US and China were moving somewhere, according to the assurances of the parties. But the markets are tired of talks and waiting for actions. And then Trump signed an extremely irritating China law to support Hong Kong protesters. That hypothetically could disrupt the entire negotiation process. In general, so far everything is not that clear, which means potentially unstable. Accordingly, this week we are looking for opportunities for the purchase of safe-haven assets. The points for this are very prospective, in terms of profit/risk per trade. The upcoming week will be interesting. Statistics on the US labour market will be published on Friday, which is expected to lead to strong movements in dollar pairs. Also, OPEC will meet on Thursday, which in theory could provoke an explosion of volatility in the oil market. According to experts, Saudi Arabia may put the question point-blank of non-fulfilment by several members of their obligations under OPEC +. Actually, it is the efforts of the Saudis that keep afloat the conditions for reducing production by 1.2 million barrels. If Saudi Arabia decides that they are done, the oil will fall quickly and violently (see oil dynamics on Friday). In this light, let us recall our recommendation to sell oil as a basic idea for working with oil under current conditions. Another important news that worth noting is the announcement of the Bank of Canada decision on monetary policy parameters, data on Eurozone GDP and US business activity indices. So far, our position on the dollar is unchanged - we are looking for points for its sales. But a series of a confident macroeconomic positive outcome may make us change our position, at least in the short term position. So we will closely follow the news.
FOREXCOM:XAUUSDLong
by Trade24Fx
US records, Trump irritates Sino & Johnson is ready to celebrateMost Americans, as well as financial markets, received the day off from work on Thursday, therefore, we can focus on other financial markets. In today's review, we will focus on the oil market. Recall that next week the OPEC meeting should be held, which could potentially change the existing balance of forces in the oil market. But we will talk about this meeting later. Now let's focus on the current state of affairs. Oil growth last week was highly dependent on optimistic news about the progress in negotiations between the US and China. Accordingly, traders worked out a possible increase in demand in the oil market. But, as we already noted in the previous reviews, the markets are already tired of promises and waiting for results. Accordingly, oil growth stopped. The participants in the oil market can be understood, especially considering that Trump has nevertheless signed a law to support protesters in Hong Kong. Potentially, this could cause a new round of escalation in relations between the USA and China and another breakdown of the negotiation process between the countries. At the same time, statistics from the US come out bearish. First of all, it is about the USA reaching a new record in oil production: 12.9 million barrels per day. The result was an increase in US oil reserves, which in aggregate puts pressure on oil quotes and not only does not allow the asset to grow but also pulls it down. Our position in oil is as follows: we look for points for selling the asset on the intraday basis and sell oil in the medium term (current prices are quite favourable for this). But lets back to other news and markets. According to a YouGov poll, conservatives will win and get the vast majority in the December 12 elections in the UK. This means that Johnson will have every opportunity to ratify his Brexit deal. Thus, the probability of exit without a deal has become even more insignificant. For the pound, this is undoubtedly good news. Recall that its growth potential is far from exhausted. We are talking about 500-1000 points of the possible growth of GBPUSD. So we continue to recommend buying a pair.
FX:USOILShort
by Trade24Fx
Aussie Vs Loonie (AUD/CAD) Trade Strategy and PlanTraders sold the Aussie like no tomorrow when the minutes of RBA's meeting indicated members expected another rate cut in November. We are worried about Australia's major trading partners ' economic slowdown; contraction in housing construction activity; outlook for consumption; wage growth; inflation; and domestic growth. Ultimately, the latest papers point out that when they meet next, RBA leaders will slash their rates in February. Trade tensions in the U.S .- China pressured crude oil prices and lead it to fall lower further. Also, Russia isn't inclined to cut production more deeply at the December 5 OPEC meeting and that means the market is likely to remain oversupplied in early-2020 . Carolyn A. Wilkins (Speech): The market is focusing on the line that there is 'room to maneuver'. Don't think she's sending a signal here but any time there is the talk of cuts (and QE), that's the knee-jerk. USD/CAD touched a session high of 1.3264 from 1.3230 before the comments and AUDCAD had an effect too. Canada also did not publish outstanding posts. Canada’s manufacturing sales took a step back in September. CPI reports (Nov 20), Poloz Speaks (Nov 21) and Retail Sales (Nov 22) will clearly provide additional optimism or pessimism hint to traders for the loonie. Positive turn in global risk sentiment may also help traders to think to get out of safe havens and into risk currencies like the Loonie. Flash manufacturing and services PMIs (Nov 21) from Australia should be taken care of. We should take this information in mind throughout the week if we trade in this cross pair or any Aussie or Loonie being as base or variable (counter).
by jessi061
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Trump attacks Fed, UBS expects pound to riseUnfortunate week for oil buyers. Following the news about a possible increase in supply and weak demand growth in the future, as well as Morgan Stanley's forecasts about a 25-30% reduction in market prices. Another disappointing news. The agency’s World Energy Outlook (WEO), published that oil demand peaks within the next 10 years. Recall that this week Saudi Aramco gave the oil market 20 years. According to IEA analysts, the current growth in oil demand will last for 5 years maximum, and then we will see a significant slowdown. We are talking about long-term forecasts, so now oil may well ignore these estimates. But in general, the future of the oil market looks rather unsightly. As for yesterday’s oil growth, it was largely due to verbal interventions by the OPEC Secretary-General, who tried to smooth out the effect of the above-mentioned news. In particular, he said that in 2020 growth in oil demand could beat forecasts, oil supply from non-OPEC producers could decline sharply soon. Despite the growth of oil yesterday, taking into account current prices in the market, we continue to recommend selling the asset. Also, despite the strengthening over the last couple of weeks, we recommend selling the dollar. The further fate of the Fed rates is still in limbo, but the further decline will be a strong hit to the dollar. In this light, Trump's next attack on the Fed was quite remarkable. The US President accused the Central Bank and Powell of slowing down the economic development in the States. The Fed, unlike other leading central banks, did not want to divert rates into the negative zone, which harmed the US economy. Such information at a time of the impeachment procedure, Trump gives reasons for the sale of the dollar. Moreover, you can sell it against euro, pound or Japanese yen. Also, the Canadian dollar in the region of 1.33 seems to be a good candidate for buying USDCAD (we are talking about the sales of this pair). The British pound is another excellent candidate for purchases against the dollar. We have already noted that in conditions of an almost complete absence of risks of a “no-deal” exit, the current prices for the pound seem to us underestimated by at least 500-1000 points. According to the updated forecasts from UBS, our estimates are still very conservative. Since bank analysts see the pound paired with the dollar in the region of 1.54 over the next three years. Since we are interested in the time horizon in months, not years, the achievement of 1.40 with GBPUSD will completely satisfy us. Returning to the situation with the dollar, we note that yesterday's data on consumer inflation in the US as turned out to be rather neutral and did not change the existing situation in the foreign exchange market. Today we are waiting for GDP data in the Eurozone and Germany, as well as for retail sales in the UK. Besides, the attention of the markets will be riveted to the speech of Fed Chairman Jerome Powell to the US Congress.
Long
by Trade24Fx
Data helps the dollar, optimism in financial marketsIn our previous review, we noted that the publication of the ISM index of business activity in the US services sector will be the main event. The ISM index of business activity in the services sector reached 54.7 in October (analysts expected 53.5, before 52.6). As a result, the USD strengthened. “I think it’s a good time though to pause...and that’s what I am looking to do,” Barkin (non voter)told reporters following a speech to an economic outlook conference in Baltimore was another impulse. It seems that the majority of the Fed feels that way. According to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, markets also expect a pause until September 2019, the probability that the rate will remain at the level of 1.50% -1.75% exceeds 50%. As for the USD, Tuesday turned out to be rich in bullish signals. Despite this and yesterday’s growth, we do believe that the potential for its further strengthening is limited. Therefore, we will continue to look for points for its sales across the entire spectrum of the foreign exchange market, both on the intraday basis and the medium term. China deal is likely to be signed in November so markets are optimistic about that. The confidence that by the end of this month we will see the first signed agreement is getting stronger, so safe-haven assets weaken and commodity markets grow. Take oil, for example. OPEC sees its oil market share shrinking, Forecasts are generally negative for oil prices - the Cartel expects a significant decrease in oil demand growth in the foreseeable future. However, oil strengthened yesterday at the end of the day - expectations of progress in trade negotiations overcame fears of a surplus in the oil market. So our recommendation to buy oil on the intraday basis remains relevant. As for the safe-haven assets, the downward pressure is increasing, and they are close to hitting the critical points, after that the further reduction in the price of gold and the Japanese yen is quite possible. On the other hand, their current prices look ideal for purchases. So today we will buy gold and the Japanese yen with small stops. Today, in terms of macroeconomic statistics, we are waiting for statistics from the Eurozone (a lot of business activity indices, as well as retail sales data) to come out.
by Trade24Fx
ORBEX: WTI, GOLD: China Wants US to Roll Back Sept's Tariffs!In today’s #marketinsights video recording, I talk about #crude #oil and #gold. Flows seem to have been affecting the two assets in different ways; potential oil production cuts were somewhat offset with #tradear narratives as China is asking the US to roll back September's tariffs, and gold slid lower on the back of a stronger dollar owed to positive #ISM data and weaker majors such as the #euro and #pound. From a technical perspective, #wti's correction seems exhausted, whereas #xauusd's slide could have either ended (or ending currently) or we might see another downside leg to complete minor 4 lower. Stavros Tousios Head of Investment Research Orbex This analysis is provided as general market commentary and does not constitute investment advice
FX_IDC:XAUUSD
by Orbex
DXY, SPX: Hang on Fed & GeopoliticsIn today's #marketinsights video recording I analyse DXY and SXP! Equities look bullish and the US index bearish, from a technical perspective. On the (geo)-political front their prices are and could remain being affected by: - A somewhat dovish?! Fed - BoE and Brexit (BoJo visits EU today for talks!) - SA attack and expectations on reduced oil production - Weakening Chinese data - US-Sino tradewar optimism On the other hand, don't forget that policy-pessimism is going to matter most?! Stavros Tousios Head of Investment Research Orbex This analysis is provided as general market commentary and does not constitute investment advice
OANDA:SPX500USD
by Orbex
UK, oil news and gold forecastsWhen leading economies stably show statistics worse than analysts' forecasts and signal a slowdown in economic development, Britain continues to surprise with industrial production and GDP outcome on Monday, then on Tuesday, the statistics on the labor market turned out to be better than forecasts. In particular, the unemployment rate went below the forecast, and the average salary, on the contrary, exceeded experts' expectations. As the British Parliament temporary is not working, Johnson is in charge. After a series of humiliating defeats in the Parliament, the Prime Minister is seriously preparing for negotiations with the EU and a new deal. Although nothing has been decided yet, we continue to recommend buying British pound with stops. At least for now when the fundamental background is that favourable. The dollar strengthening in the foreign exchange market this week, in our opinion, is an excellent opportunity for selling the dollar when the price is high. The reason - the Fed will lower the rate next Wednesday, and this will be a powerful signal for dollar sales. Citigroup analysts, meanwhile, are predicting a bright future for gold, + $ 2,000 an ounce. The argumentation of the new historical lows: the growing risks of the global recession, the easing of the monetary policy of the Fed and the zero interest rates of other central banks, geopolitical instability, as well as overheating of leading stock markets. In this light, we want to recall our basic recommendation to buy gold on the intraday basis. However, bears have temporarily are in charge, we do not see any serious changes in the fundamental background, which means that gold purchases remain relevant. Another favourite position is that oil sales are becoming more and more relevant every day. But this week we want to wait for the OPEC meeting outcome before offering to open short positions. The fact is that a change in the Minister of Oil of Saudi Arabia could lead to a temporary artificial increase in market prices. This will be due to the need to provide better conditions for the initial public offering of Aramco.
FX:XAUUSDLong
by Trade24Fx
The best deal of the second half of the yearToday we are writing about the best deal of the second half of 2019. While many believed that this is the pound purchases (this is potentially the best deal in the foreign exchange market, but not in the financial markets as a whole), but no, the best deal is natural gas purchases. Its current price looks extremely attractive for several reasons. let's start off with the fact that over the last 9 months, natural gas prices of international markets have fallen from $ 5 to $ 2 per MMBTU, that is, almost 2.5 times (!). There were a lot of reasons for, but the main ones were the sharp increase in gas production in the USA due to the shale revolution and the intensified struggle in the gas market for a share, where price became the main weapon. The unexpectedly warm winter, especially in the USA, as well as the trade war escalation, led to increased fears about the demand growth for natural gas. What is happening is very similar to what we observed in the oil market in 2014, when Saudi Arabia announced that it would increase production to increase its share in the oil market. As a result, oil prices for half a year fell by about 2.5 times. But after that, oil prices rose by 2.5 times. how the situation on the oil market was straightened out. - the collusion of a number of oil producers within the OPEC + framework and the artificial reduction of supply on the oil market. Could this happen on the gas market? The answer is unequivocal: yes. Moreover, it is much easier to do on the gas market, rather than on the oil market. If OPEC controls less than 40% of the market and therefore additional participants were needed such as Russia and a number of other countries, then the GECF gas cartel controls more than 50% of the market. And the top 5 countries in gas production hold a market share of over 65%. All you need is 5 countries to change the balance of power in the market. Recall, in order to organize an OPEC + agreement in the oil market, 25 (!) Countries were needed. However, such a deal in the gas market may not be needed. US production growth is rapidly falling (from 50% to 10%). And according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts, in the first quarter of 2020 gas production will begin to decline. Natural gas today is the main source of energy generation: According to British Petroleum estimates, global energy demand will increase by a third by 2040. As a result, the growth in demand for natural gas will be about 50%. That is, you really should not worry about. A potential positive force majeure for the gas market could be the dollar devaluation. Whether it happens as a result of US currency interventions or would be associated with an easing monetary policy by the Fed, we do believe that there is a chance of a decline in the U.S. dollar value. And since gas prices are denominated in dollars, its fall will automatically mean an increase in gas prices. The minimum goals in case of correction development are growth by $ 2.7, which is equivalent to 35% excluding leverage (with a leverage of 1 to 10, which is about 350 (!)%). As for the medium-term goals, it is appropriate to expect the achievement of the $ 3.3 mark. Profitability, in this case, will be unrealistic 65%. Unrealistic because taking into account the leverage 1 to 10, this is equivalent to 650% of the profitability of the deal.
FX:NGASLong
by Trade24Fx
Crude remains in bearish territoryThe first potential bearish flag I analyzed has played out though with a delay, and since price has managed to reach the first target to the lower diagonal support. With overall negative sentiment around the trader war and demand for Oil, I will be expecting the price to breach the support for a move lower towards 50.58 price level zone. The zone has proven to be a strong support level, so I'll be expecting some bounce from there before the price to continue lower.
TVC:USOILShort
by DailyChartist
WTI turns bullishWith yesterday's weekly API inventories, oil turned bullish. Data showed that the inventories are lower, which leads to a heighten demand for oil. Thus the price jumped into positive territory, breaking our previous bearish scenario and the flag is no more. Current projection is for a rise in price of WTI towards the 59.66 price zone, where it may meet some resistance for a move down towards 52.79 zone. Alternatively, the price may extend its gains towards 61-62 price range. Current bias has changed towards bullish because the fundamentals has changed.
TVC:USOILLong
by DailyChartist
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WTI (USOIL) Might Target $70 Amid Iran Tension & Supply Jitters!The 3 horizontal lines visible in the main weekly chart of WTI are concrete support and resistance levels taken from monthly TF. Currently the price is at 60.00 and there is a descending trendline preventing the price from climbing further. From a technical perspective, once this trendline breaks, the price on the monthly charts must close above 63.00 concrete resistance. This is just to add gain further confluence and confidence in our potential trade. Once the monthly candle closes above 63.00 we could wait for the price to retrace slightly before executing a LONG trade to target 70.00! On a fundamental perspective there are 2 factors in our favor. First one is the IRAN tensions with the US and now potentially U.K. US putting sanctions on iranian OIL is bullish for the WTI and the tensions is just further strengthening this aspect. Secondly, the storm in the gulf is limiting the drilling activities which is also bullish for the OIL. Lastly the the deal that is binding OPEC & NON-OPEC countries seem to be going okay so far as they all want the price of OIL to rise. One thing that is bearish for the WTI at the moment seems the ongoing tradewar which if no deal could be made, the demand for OIL would decrease! So it remains to be seen in the coming weeks how the situation develops. Shall there be a trade entry i will post in a new post.
TVC:USOILLong
by FX618Analysis