The NZDUSD has corrected lower today after extending to a key swing area yesterday on the better CPI and finding sellers. The move lower today has moved down to test the 200-hour MA at 0.6162. Yesterday, the price moved above that MA level on the back of the tamer CPI...
Where is the S&P 500 headed?
In the contest of the worst forecasters, the analysts have easily outperformed the forecasters. Those who predicted a significant correction in U.S. markets missed the mark.The indices, especially the S&P 500, have avoided a downturn despite high Fed rates and...
How long can this dynamic hold the market together?
Can AI hold up the whole market?US equities are narrowly positive again today with tech leading the way. Of course, it's Nvidia once again leading the rally with a 2.9% gain.Earlier this week it was Apple rising by as much as 12% as it rolled out some AI features,...
Is the bond market is sniffing out trouble?
US 30 year yields dailyBonds are suddenly hot.After months where Treasuries couldn't get a bid at auction, we've suddenly had back-to-back strong auctions of 10s and 30s. And not just strong but stops-through of 1.5 bps and 2.0 bps, respectively.With that, 30-year...
EURUSD moves to swing area target
EURUSD tests swing area going back to January/FebruaryThe EURUSD has continued to move to the downside after earlier breaking below its 200-day moving average of 1.07854. The price has since moved to and through a modest swing area near 1.0752, and is now testing...
US treasury auctions off $22 billion of 30-year bonds at a high-yield of 4.403%
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Treasury Secretary Yellen: Strong US growth is lifting global growth
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U.S. Treasury to sell $22 billion of 30 year bonds at the top of the hour
The US treasury will auction off $22 billion of 30 year bonds at the top of the hour. On Monday the coupon auctions for the week was started with the sale of three year note. That auction did not go well with a positive tail (rate above the WI level at the time of the...
Sellers in the GBPUSD test two moving average levels . Key for both buyer and sellers.
The GBPUSD is trading to a new session low, and in the process is testing the key 100-day moving average and 100-bar moving average on the 4-hour chart (it is dipping below the level now). A break below the level would tilt the technical bias more to the downside,...
European stocks plunge on far-right election fallout
The major European indices including sharply lower. Both France and German indices are closing near 2% lower as investor continue to be spooked by the fallout from far-right gains in last weekend's EU elections.The final numbers are showing:German DAX, -1.97%France...
USDCHF trades up and down today & above and below MAs. Sellers are making the latest play
Admittedly, the USDCHF is non-trending with up-and-down price action today. There was an extreme reached after the US PPI and claims data with the price extending to a session low of 0.89318.However, momentum could not be sustained and the price moved higher. The move...
EURUSD extending to a new session low. Falls below 100 hour MA at 1.0774
EURUSD falls to a new low for the dayThe price of the EURUSD is extending to a new session low and is also moving below its 100 hour MA at 1.07726. The price is also moving away from its broken 200 day moving average at 1.07857. Those levels are now close risk levels...
S&P index moves into negative territory
The S&P index is now moved into negative territory and traits down -8.28 points or -0.15% at 5413. The low price reached 5412.02 so far.The NASDAQ index is holding onto a 24 point gain or 0.14% at 17632. The Dow Industrial Average averages down -265 points or...
What are analyst saying after the Fed decision?
sWhat are some of the analysts saying after the FOMC rate decision:Wells Fargo: "On balance, we remain confident that the FOMC will begin reducing the federal funds rate before the year is out. It will be a close call between one and two 25 basis point cuts.Morgan...
Which broker is totally free?
When it comes to choosing a broker for trading and investing, the cost is a significant factor. Investors often seek platforms that offer zero or minimal fees to maximize their returns. The notion of a "totally free" broker can be appealing to anyone looking to save...
Why is trading called trading?
The term "trading" refers to the basic activity of buying and selling goods, services, or financial instruments with the aim of generating a profit from the difference in purchase and sale prices, exploiting market fluctuations, or securing needed resources. At its...
USDCAD remains in the up and down range with a bullish bias
The USDCAD has moved up and down since mid-April. Most of the trading has been between 1.36049 and 1.3803 (around 200 pips) in between 6100 and 200 bar moving averages on the 4-hour chart near 1.3685. Prior to the FOMC rate decision and after the US CPI data...
FOMC Signals Future Rate Cuts, Maintains Hawkish Hold
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) remains committed to future rate cuts, but not in the immediate future. In a widely anticipated move, the Fed kept the federal funds rate steady at 5.25% to 5.50% with a unanimous 12-0 vote. Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s...
BOC’s Kozicki: We expect to end quantitative tightening at some point in 2025
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BoJ Preview: Inflation and Wages Leave more to be Desired
Bank of Japan (Japanese Yen) AnalysisBoJ expected to remain on hold but aggressive bond purchases are to be taperedInflation outlook has improved thanks to recent developments, retail sales recoverWage growth picks up in AprilThe analysis in this article makes use of...