USD INDEX – Powell did not provide any signal of a pace of tightening but somewhat hawkish…
The dollar was higher across the board as Fed Chairman Powell stayed in line with existing stance regarding monetary policy, but somewhat hawkish tone firmed the greenback, which lacked spark for stronger rally, expected on more hawkish…
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EURGBP – recovery extension stalls under the base of widening daily cloud
Extension of Monday's strong rally stalled at 0.8839 on Tuesday, capped by falling daily Tenkan-sen, just ahead of daily cloud base (0.8844).
Daily cloud is descending and thickening after twisting on Monday and providing significant…
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SPOT GOLD – action is directionless ahead of Fed Chair Powell testimony
Spot Gold trades in directionless mode on Tuesday, with the action being so far shaped I Doji candle.
Strong upside rejection at $1341and daily close below a cluster of daily MA's (10/20/30 SMA, laying between $1333 and $1337 was negative…
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WTI OIL – risk of further easing exists before bulls resume
WTI oil eases on Tuesday but holding near fresh three-week high at $64.22, posted on Monday.
Oil price advanced strongly in previous few sessions, boosted by news about Saudi Arabia's commitment to continue with production cut program.…
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AUDUSD – no clear direction while the price holds in daily cloud
The pair remains within daily cloud on Tuesday, after upside attempts in Asian session stalled under cloud top (0.7878), maintaining downside risk.
Yesterday's strong upside rejection at 0.7893 and close within daily cloud was also…
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USDJPY – fresh attempts higher not ruled out while 10SMA holds
The pair is trades within narrow range around 107 handle on Tuesday, awaiting Powell's testimony for fresh signals.
Strong downside rejection on Monday (106.37) left long-tailed daily candle which suggests that fresh attempts above 107.00…
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GBPUSD holds in tight range under 1.40 barrier
Cable holds within tight range on Tuesday, capped at 1.40 barrier, following strong upside rejection at 1.4067 yesterday and close below 1.40, which left bearish daily candle with long upper shadow that weighs on today's action.
Daily MA's…
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EURUSD ticks higher but remains within range ahead of Powell’s testimony
The Euro stands at the front foot in early European trading on Tuesday, as dollar eases ahead of key event today, the testimony of Fed Chairman Powell.
Fresh strength pressures again the top of 1.2260/1.2360 congestion which extends into…
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EURUSD pulls back of fresh dollar’s strength; Powell, EU data in focus for fresh signals
The Euro fell in early American trading on Monday and erased almost all gains of the day, after upside attempts were repeatedly capped at 1.2355 (top of four-day congestion).
The dollar rose across the board on Monday, pulling the single…
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USDCAD – fresh rally above daily cloud sidelines downside risk
The USDCAD pair bounces towards strong barrier at 1.2706 (falling 200SMA) on Monday after corrective dips were repeatedly rejected at 1.2610 zone and penetration of daily cloud was so far short-lived.
The pair regains traction after…
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