Technical Analysis

In the morning kickstart video, I outline the GBPUSD swing area floor between 1.2589 and 1.2602. That floor has now been broken. The low price has reached 1.25767. GBPUSD falls below the floor area. For traders looking for more downside, risk is now a move back above the 1.2602 level. Staying below that swing area

The Chinese stock market, with its dynamic nature, has always been a point of intrigue for global investors. In a compelling video by ForexLive titled “Don’t Miss the Next Chinese Bull Run: Mastering Technical Analysis for the MCHI ETF Rebound,” viewers are given an insightful guide on harnessing opportunities in the rebounding Chinese stock market.

Gold sure had a wild trading day with the price initially spiking higher in racing to a new all-time high level of $2146.79. However, momentum faded in the price quickly rotated to the downside. The price is currently down $-44.33 or -2.14% at $2027.54. The low price for the day reached $2020.26. That low tested

The GBPUSD pair is currently facing downward pressure, as it approaches a recent low near the 1.2603 level. This downward move has resulted in the pair slipping below the 200-hour moving average, which stands at 1.26212. Maintaining a position below this average could further empower sellers. However, there’s a notable support zone between 1.2589 and

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EURUSD falls to technical barometer near 38.2% retracement The EURUSD pair recently hit a new session low, testing a critical swing area and the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level, ranging between 1.0878 and 1.0887. The pair’s low touched 1.08829, influenced partly by the Eurozone CPI coming in weaker than expected, which favored the downside. Technically significant,

In today’s trading, the USDJPY experienced a notable rebound, with its key technical targets positioned above, including the 200-hour moving average at 148.45, a swing area between 148.44 and 148.59, and the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement of the decline from the November 13 high at 148.665. The pair briefly surpassed the 200-hour moving average, reaching a

The NASDAQ is on pace for its 2nd consecutive day to the downside. The price has been down 4 of the last 5 trading days. That sounds ominous, but the price is only down -0.85% over that period – with today’s decline of -0.78% the bulk of the decline. Also for the month, the index

The NZDUSD moved lower with the USDs run higher, but has snapped back higher after testing the high of a swing area going back to the end of July/early August between 0.6104 and 0.6117 (see red numbered circles on the chart below). The low price reached 0.6118 and bounced back higher. We are currently trading

The AUDUSD broke above its 200-day moving average of 50% midpoint of the move down from the July 2023 high on Monday (near 0.65824). The pair also moved above the high of a swing area at 0.6595. That area between 0.6582 and 0.6595 is now support. If the technical bias is to increase more to

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s decision to maintain interest rates at 5.5% was anticipated, but their stance leaned towards the hawkish side. They didn’t dismiss the possibility of future rate hikes to manage inflation. This sentiment drove the NZDUSD price up, surpassing the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level of the July to October downward movement,

In my recent video analysis of USDCHF (CLICK HERE), I discussed the pair’s movement below the crucial 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level at 0.88186, coinciding with the testing of the Asian session’s swing low at 0.8791. I highlighted the risk for traders of a potential rebound above the 61.8% retracement level. However, following a break below

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is set to announce its interest rate decision at 8 PM ET, with expectations leaning towards maintaining the current rate of 5.5% for the fourth consecutive meeting. Key levels to watch in the NZDUSD pair in relation to this decision are: The 200-day moving average and the 50% Fibonacci

The USDJPY saw a notable decline during the U.S. trading session, with its downward movement intensifying after breaking below the critical 148.00 level. This break led to a sharp drop, bringing the pair to 147.33, a significant swing low that previously marked the beginning of a rally to the recent Wednesday high. For a stronger

The EURUSD pair is witnessing an expansion in its trading range today. Initially, the range was confined to about 40 pips at the start of the trading day. However, as the day progressed, the range widened, now reaching approximately 74 pips, aligning with the 22-day average. This expansion indicates there was ample opportunity for movement,

USD The Fed left interest rates unchanged as expected at the last meeting with basically no change to the statement. Fed Chair Powell stressed once again that they are proceeding carefully as the full effects of policy tightening have yet to be felt. The recent US CPI missed expectations across the board bringing the expectations

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The EURUSD high for the day stalled at the 61.8% retracement of the 2023 trading range. The level came in at 1.0959. Last week the price did extend above that level but only by about 4 or 5 pips before rotating back to the downside. So for the 2nd time in less than one week,

As the US 10-year yield moves higher, the USD is moving lower. That is not the normal relationship, but it is today. Technicals seem to be in play as the 10-year yield bounces off a key support area near 4.34%. Meanwhile, the USD is breaking to the downside against a number of the major currencies.

The USD is moving to new session lows vs all the major currencies with the exception of the JPY. The declines come despite rise in US yields. The US 2-year is up 3.2 bps, the 10-year is up 5.8 bps, and the 30-year is up 5.6 bps. EURUSD: EURUSD moves from 100 hour MA The

The AUDUSD fell yesterday but bounced off a key floor support near 0.6522. The move higher today has come off highs but is so far holding the rising 100 hour MA support. Staying above keeps the buyers more in control and will have traders looking toward the 50% midpoint of the move down from the

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High risk warning: Foreign exchange trading carries a high level of risk that may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage creates additional risk and loss exposure. Before you decide to trade foreign exchange, carefully consider your investment objectives, experience level, and risk tolerance. You could lose some or all your initial investment; do not

USD The Fed left interest rates unchanged as expected at the last meeting with basically no change to the statement. Fed Chair Powell stressed once again that they are proceeding carefully as the full effects of policy tightening have yet to be felt. The recent US CPI missed expectations across the board bringing the expectations

The NASDAQ index reached a high of 14539.61 today. That price extended above the high closing level for the index in 2023. That high close came in at 14358.02 reached on July 19. That was the same day that the intraday high price for that index was reached at 14446.55. NASDAQ index traded above its

GBPUSD on the daily chart is testing the 200 day MA The GBPUSD is extending to the downside and now tests its key 200-day moving average of 1.2449 (see green line on the daily chart above). The price is also below its broken 38.2% retracement of the move down from the July high. The level

Nvidia will announce its third-quarter earnings after market close on Tuesday. Its announcement will complete the Magnificent 7 earnings for the quarter. Yesterday the company’s stock reached a record high of $504.09 per share. The current stock price is trading down -$3.93 or -0.79% of $500.05. The gains this year have been driven by the

The USDJPY is moving higher as the clock ticks toward the FOMC meeting minutes scheduled for release at the top of the hour. Looking at the daily chart for the USDJPY, the price has now moved above the low price from yesterday which was near the low price from the October 10 at 148.15. The

The price of gold is experiencing a significant upward surge. As of today, it has risen nearly $27, surpassing the $2000 mark and is now approaching its next target, the late October high of around $2009.42. The highest price reached today was $2007.54, indicating a pause near the previous high. A break above this level

USD GBP The BoE kept interest rates unchanged as expected at the last meeting. The central bank is leaning towards keeping interest rates “higher for longer”, although it keeps a door open for further tightening if inflationary pressures were to be more persistent. BoE Governor Bailey repeated that they will keep rates high for long