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Canadian dollar calm ahead of retail salesThe Canadian dollar has edged higher on Friday. In the European session, USD/CAD is trading at 1.3688, down 0.23%. Canada releases retail sales later today, which could result in volatility from the Canadian dollar. Canada wraps up the week with the August retail sales report. The markets are bracing for a deceleration, with an estimate of -0.3% m/m, compared to a 0.3% gain in July. On a year-to-year basis, retail sales are projected to slow to 0.2%, down sharply from 2.0% in July. The Bank of Canada is widely expected to hold rates at 5.0% for a second straight time at the October 25th meeting. The BoC has raised rates to high levels but has only hiked on two occasions in 2023, which indicates that on the whole,  interest rates are where the central bank wants them. I don't expect to see the BoC trimming rates before mid-2024, but at the same time, the BoC will do its utmost to refrain from further tightening. The takeaway message is that we should expect rates to remain in restrictive territory for some time yet. Last week's inflation report showed a decrease of -0.1% for both headline and core CPI in September,  which beat expectations. On a year-to-year basis, headline CPI dropped from 4.0% to 3.8% and the core rate eased to 2.8%, down from 3.3%. Fed Chair Jerome Powell said on Thursday that inflation remained too high and that the 2% target would be difficult to reach if economic growth did not cool. Powell didn't provide any hints about future rate policy, saying that rate decisions would be based on data and the economic outlook. The Fed has been sending out a "higher for longer" message, and Powell's focus on high inflation seemed to reiterate this stance. USD/CAD is testing support at 1.3643. Below, there is support at 1.3585 There is resistance at 1.3716 and 1.3774
by fisherkj4
$GOLD PRICE ACTION : (READ THE CAPTION) The four-hour gold chart shows an uptrend. The price is above the Ichimoku cloud, which is a confirmation of bullish momentum. Therefore, the market is expected to reach the first resistance. Key levels The first resistance is at $1984.32, which corresponds to the 127.20% Fibonacci level. The second resistance is formed at $2006.86. Intermediate support is located at 1971.03 and can lead to a bullish return of the market. The first support level is at 1949.45, which indicates a strong support zone.
OANDA:XAUUSDShort
by UnknownUnicorn6964649
Market Analysis Ahead of Fed MeetingThe FOMC is set to have their 2 day meeting. Market consensus is for a pause in rate hikes. Will the Fed shock the market like the ECB just did with their rate hike? The treasury yields market is still in a very strong uptrend & inflation expectations over the last 2 CPI prints have come in hotter due to energy. the markets are in a ver y precarious spot with the small caps & equal weight indices on the verge of breaking down. Will tech save the day?
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by Trading-Capital
Fed's Rate Hike Looms Over US30US30 is likely to remain volatile in the coming weeks, as investors assess the risks to the economy. The latest macroeconomic news is not good for the market, with consumer sentiment falling and inflation remaining high. Fed officials have signaled that they are likely to raise interest rates by 0.75% next week, which could further dampen economic activity. Technical traders should be aware of these risks and use fundamental analysis to make informed trading decisions.
CAPITALCOM:US30Short
by CandlesofKarma
Market Update - September 1st 2023 Grayscale ETF ruling boosts BTC: A U.S.Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Grayscale in their lawsuit against the SEC, which challenged the agency’s denial of an application to convert Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to an ETF. GBTC is currently the largest Bitcoin fund with over $16.3 billion USD in AUM. The ruling led to higher prices for BTC. Powell speech and cooling economic data led to higher market prices: Markets were higher following Jerome Powell’s speech at Jackson Hole last Friday, in which no surprises were indicated. Cooling GDP and jobs data further bolstered these gains. PEPE trends down following rug pull rumors: PEPE experienced a sharp drop in price last week as rumors of a rug pull circulated. The anonymous developer who claimed to be in control of the funds now says that the remaining 10 trillion tokens are safe and will remain until a “use or burn arises.” X receives Rhode Island payments license: Twitter Payments LLC, the payment branch of X, was approved by Rhode Island for a license request to store, transfer, and exchange Bitcoin and other digital assets on behalf of its users. This marks another step in Elon Musk’s quest to turn X into the “everything app.” Read More Here ⬅️
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by Gemini
EUR/USD slips to 10-week low after soft German business climateThe euro has posted limited gains at the start of the trading week. In the North American session, EUR/USD is trading at 1.0803, up 0.08%. The week ended on a sour note as German Ifo Business Climate fell for a fourth straight month in August to 85.7, down from an upwardly revised 87.4 and shy of the market consensus of 86.7. Germany's GDP flatlined in the second quarter, after two straight declines. The eurozone's largest economy is sputtering and a string of weak data provides support for the ECB to take a pause at the September meeting. Federal Chair Jerome Powell delivered the keynote speech at the Jackson Hole summit on Friday and his message was one of caution and on the hawkish side. Powell reiterated that the battle to lower inflation to the 2% target "still has a long way to go". The Fed has lowered inflation to around 3% but the hardest part could be bringing it down to 2%. With regard to rate policy, Powell was cautious, saying that the Fed would "proceed carefully" in deciding whether to raise rates or pause and wait for additional data. There was no mention of rate cuts, a signal that the Fed isn't looking to trim rates anytime soon. The markets raised the odds of a rate hike in September in response to the speech, from 14% a week ago to 21% at the time of writing. ECB President Christine Lagarde also attended the Jackson Hole meeting but like Powell, played it safe with remarks that we've heard more than once in the past. Lagarde said that the ECB's rate path would be data-dependent at each meeting and that it was critical that inflation expectations remained anchored at the 2% target. Lagarde tried to sound optimistic, saying she was confident that inflation numbers would look different at the end of 2023. Eurozone inflation is heading in the right direction but is still high at 5.3%. The central bank meets next on September 14th and it's unclear whether the ECB will raise rates for an eighth straight time or take a pause and monitor how the economy is performing. The benchmark rate is relatively low at 3.75%, but the eurozone economy has not looked good and higher rates increase the chances of the weak economy falling into recession. . EUR/USD is putting pressure on resistance at 1.0831. The next resistance line is 1.0896 1.0795 is a weak support level. Below, there is support at 1.0731
by OANDA
AUDCHF Finally we have the reaction!On AUD/CHF, we have a long setup after the price began to rotate in the 0.56-0.5630 zone, providing significant confirmations. Currently, we're in a demand zone, and the price seems to be supported by a strong trendline that holds considerable liquidity from the ascending price. Additionally, we have a price that broke two H4 swing highs; the first one lacks an interesting entry point, while the second presents an appealing entry at the 0.5657 level, where we have an H1 demand. Personally, I'll wait for the price to retrace into this zone before considering a long entry. In the case of a market entry, I would set the target around 0.5730, where we have an H4 swing high, and place a stop around 0.5602, below the market low. Happy trading to all.
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by Forex48_TradingAcademy
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USD/JPY breaks above 146, Tokyo Core CPI dips to 2.8%USD/JPY has posted small gains on Friday, enough to push above the symbolic 146 line. On the data calendar, Tokyo Core CPI dipped lower and Fed Chair Powell addresses the Jackson Hole Symposium later today. Japan released the Tokyo Core CPI earlier today. This is the first inflation release of the month, making it a key event. In August, Tokyo Core CPI rose 2.8% y/y, down from 3.0% in July and just under the consensus estimate of 2.9%. Despite the drop in inflation, the indicator has remained above the Bank of Japan's 2% target for some fifteen months. Earlier in the month, the so-called "core-core index", which excludes fresh food and energy, remained at 4.0%. This points to broad inflationary pressure and raises questions about the BoJ's insistence that inflation is transient. The BoJ has said it will not exit its ultra-loose monetary policy until wage growth rises enough to keep inflation sustainable around 2%. Still, the markets have been burned before by the BoJ making unexpected moves and are on guard for the BoJ tightening policy, especially with the yen at very low levels. The markets are keeping a close eye on the Jackson Hole symposium, with Fed Chair Powell and BoJ Governor Ueda both attending. Powell delivers a key speech on Friday and Ueda will participate in a panel discussion on Saturday. If either one provides insights into future rate policy, it could mean some volatility from USD/JPY on Monday. What does the Fed have planned? That depends on which Fed member is addressing the media. Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker said on Thursday that he didn't see a need to raise rates further, absent any unexpectedly poor data, but added that the Fed wouldn't be lowering rates anytime soon.  However, Boston Fed President Susan Collins said that rate increases might still be necessary. The Fed is likely to pause at the September meeting, but what happens after that is unclear. USD/JPY is facing resistance at 146.41, followed by 147.44 There is support at 145.54 and 144.51
by OANDA
DLTR drops after earnings follows the market down DLTR dropped on a mild earnings beat. It is now below a volume shelf at 128. Indicators including the MACD suggest a reversal as bullish divergence is showing. The mass index supports a reversal. On the dual time frame RSI, the low TF green line is above the higher TF black line which is weaker. Overall, DLTR could retrace to 133 based on the Fib retracement tool However, I will not take this trade until price crosses above the POC line. !33 will be the first target and 134.5 the second target being the mean VWAP. I will take a call on options trade as well. I will only enter if the general market indices appear to be upgoing which is a challenge given the upcoming Powell speech at Jackson Hole If the market is down turning, the trade will be paused and reassessed at early next week.
NASDAQ:DLTRLong
by AwesomeAvani
US2000 BEARISH SCENARIOAll focused on the forthcoming remarks by Jerome Powell, set to disrupt the situation tomorrow, which could potentially shift investor sentiment from buying to selling. The US2000, also known as the Russell 2000, represents a small-cap index that follows behind the larger indices such as DJIA, S&P, and Nasdaq. In recent months, the Russell has demonstrated weaker performance in contrast to its counterparts. The impending increase in interest rates might introduce new challenges to the market. Indicated by a symmetrical parabolic pattern, there's a suggestion that a bearish trend could extend around 130-150 points, mirroring the height of the curve. Nevertheless, the equation "Powell = Power" still holds true. Risk Disclosure: Trading Foreign Exchange (Forex) and Contracts of Difference (CFD's) carries a high level of risk. By registering and signing up, any client affirms their understanding of their own personal accountability for all transactions performed within their account and recognizes the risks associated with trading on such markets and on such sites. Furthermore, one understands that the company carries zero influence over transactions, markets, and trading signals, therefore, cannot be held liable nor guarantee any profits or losses.
CME_MINI:RTY1!Short
by legacyFXofficial
Central banks know how to establish nice channelsThis weekend we have Jackson Hole meeting. Uncle Powell and aunt laggard will sit together and decide what will happen to FX:EURUSD . Let's see if they allow Euro to bounce from here. Disclaimer – WhaleGambit. Please be reminded – you alone are responsible for your trading – both gains and losses. There is a very high degree of risk involved in trading. The technical analysis , like all indicators, strategies, columns, articles and other features accessible on/though this site is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice by you. Your use of the technical analysis , as would also your use of all mentioned indicators, strategies, columns, articles and all other features, is entirely at your own risk and it is your sole responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness and usefulness (including suitability) of the information. You should assess the risk of any trade with your financial adviser and make your own independent decision(s) regarding any tradable products which may be the subject matter of the technical analysis or any of the said indicators, strategies, columns, articles and all other features.
by WhaleGambit
📈MY TAKE ON THE FED, INFLATION AND CREDIT📊 TLDR: I think the price increase we are seeing is not inflation, the economy is going from bad to worse and the FED's actions don't make any sense. At the peak of the great inflation of the 70s in USA while both long and short term interest rates were going up together with inflation, so was the aggregate credit. In fact loans to businesses were growing faster than inflation. Whereas now, while the short term rates are going up the aggregate credit is going down. Businesses aren’t borrowing and the banks aren’t lending. And as it was established by Milton Friedman, inflation is exclusively a MONETARY phenomenon. Therefore price increase followed by unchanged or decreased aggregate credit in not inflation. Which is exactly what we are seeing right now. It might be attributed to the ongoing effects of the Covid era supply shock which created long lasting bottlenecks, the war in Ukraine or some other fundamental systemic economic problem but it’s not conventional inflation which means that raising interest rates will do nothing but further damage the already weak economy (which is reflected in the unprecedented drop in demand for credit) So, the further rate hikes that were hinted yesterday by the FED don’t make any sense and we should be expecting a fast race to the zero with more QE when the economic sh*t hits the political fan. But, let’s wait and see.
OANDA:XAUUSDShort
by TopTradingSignals
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GOLD TO TEST SUPPLY AT $1980Gold price is higher above $1970 during early New York trading session ahead of the Fed. Fed Powell’s speech will be crucial for gold buyers as 0.25% rate hike priced in. XAUUSD tested 1950 support and bounced yesterday which opened the path to $1970. However, a supply zone from May, around $1983 - 1987, appears a tough nut to crack for the XAUUSD bulls. We will be looking for Fed Powell press conference later today for trading opportunities.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by GOLDPIPSMAKER