Daily Market Analysis

Market Focus

U.S. equities were higher on a quiet day of trading ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole symposium later this week. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq gained on Wednesday, with both indexes topping record highs. The financial and energy sectors led the gains as Treasury yields and crude oil advanced. Dow Jones gained as shares of American Express, JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs outperformed.

A bout of frenzied buying from dip-hunting retail traders over the last couple of days has helped spur a rally in Chinese stocks listed in the U.S. after a prolonged selloff. Net purchases of Chinese technology shares in New York by retail investors in the past five trading sessions topped the $400 million mark, according to Vanda Research.

The bargain-hunting helped push the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index up more than 13% in the past four days, for its best run since late June when Beijing’s increased regulations on technology and education companies added pressure on the shares.

“Since the regulatory crackdown started, retail investors increased their buying on dips, providing liquidity to institutional investors who were exiting long positions,” Ben Onatibia, senior strategist at Vanda said in a note.

While retail traders have chased momentum in more speculative names, demand has generally faded for Chinese ADRs as soon as their prices begin rising, according to Vanda, which tracks retail flows in the U.S.

“Retail attitudes towards stocks or ETFs can change over time, but we think demand is more likely to dry up in the coming days,” Onatibia said.

Main Pairs Movement:

The US dollar was trading higher in early trade on Wednesday and reached a two-day high in the beginning of American session, given the fact that the US Durable Goods Orders delivered a better-than-expected reading. However, the greenback then lost its bullish momentum and dropped to its fresh daily low, losing 0.03% on the day as of writing. The dollar has fallen for the fourth consecutive day, including last Friday. As markets are now doubting that whether Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will mention about taper plan during his speech at the upcoming Jackson Hole Symposium.

GBP/USD and EUR/USD both posted a gain on Wednesday, trading at 1.3759 and 1.1768, respectively. GBP/USD recorded a fresh weekly high then retreated modestly back towards 1.3760 level during American session. EUR/USD rebounded back after dropping to a two-day low, rising 0.14% on a daily basis. In addition, the European Central Bank (ECB) will release the Monetary Policy Meeting Accounts on Thursday.

USD/JPY touched a two-day high in the middle of the American session, then pulled back to 110.00 at the time of writing. The pair is rising 0.35% on the day. AUD/USD also advanced on Wednesday, posting a 0.26% gain.

Gold declined on Wednesday, keeping its bearish momentum that started from yesterday. Gold prices dipped lower during American session, trading at 1790.25 with a total 0.66% losses on a daily basis. WTI Crude Oil, on the contrary, continued its rally from Monday and posted a 3.32% gain on the day.

Technical Analysis:

GBPUSD (4-hour Chart)

The GBP/USD pair dropped to daily low at the beginning of American session, for a time trading under 1.3700 level. The pair then rebounded back strongly towards 1.3750, now trading at 1.3759 at the time of writing with a total 0.22% gain on the day. The cable looks for extending its bullish momentum as US dollar starting to slip in the second half of the day. For technical aspect, RSI indicator 62 figures as of writing, suggesting bull-movement ahead. If we take a look at MACD indicator, a positive MACD histogram shows that the market is bullish. For Bollinger Bands, the price is now trading near the upper band, which also indicates a bull market.

In conclusion, we think market will be bullish as the pair heading to test the 1.3769 resistance line. If the price breaks above that level, it will open the door for additional near-term profits. And the next resistance is at 1.3867. With no important UK economic data scheduled to be released this week, investors now wait for Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

Resistance: 1.3769, 1.3867

Support: 1.3681, 1.3604

USDJPY (4- Hour Chart)

The USD/JPY pair surged on Wednesday, climbing to fresh daily high during American session and aiming to break above the 110.12 level. The pair is now trading at 110.10 as of writing, rising 0.44% on a daily basis at the time of writing. USD/JPY seems to be benefited greatly from the rising US Treasury bond yields as the pair continues to edge higher. For technical aspect, RSI indicator 61 figures as of writing, which means the market is near the overbought zone, and the buying pressure is relatively stronger. If we take a look at MACD indicator, a positive MACD histogram indicates that the market is bullish.

In conclusion, we think market will be bullish as the Bollinger Bands shows that the price moves out of the upper band, which means a strong upward trend continuation can be expected. The next resistance is at 110.23. In addition to that, the US Initial Jobless Claims will be released on Thursday, a lower-than-expected reading should be taken as positive for the US dollar.

Resistance: 110.23, 110.55

Support: 109.51, 109.09, 108.72

XAUUSD (4- Hour Chart)

The XAU/USD pair was trading lower in early trade on Wednesday, then continued its downward traction during American session. The pair is now trading at 1792.48 at the time of writing, losing 0.59% on the day. Rising US Treasury bond yields are putting downward pressure on gold price. For technical aspect, RSI indicator 50 figures as of writing, suggesting that there is no obvious trend in the market now. If we take a look at MACD indicator, a negative MACD histogram shows that the market is bearish. For Bollinger Bands, the price is now trading below the 20 SMA line, which also indicates a bear market.

In conclusion, we think market will be bearish as the pair failed to break above the 1797.79 level. It’s heading down to test the 1776.55 support line. The metal is likely to maintain its downward correction.

Resistance: 1797.79, 1809.63, 1832.71

Support: 1776.55, 1741.68, 1725.21

Economic Data

Daily Market Analysis

Market Focus

U.S. equities rose to record highs as strong corporate earnings and a rally in commodity prices outweighed lingering concerns about the threat of Covid-19 to the global economy.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 gained as Best Buy Co. became the latest U.S. retailer to report robust consumer demand while the price of oil and iron ore similarly gained on improving sentiment.

Energy, consumer discretionary and materials stocks were among the best performers as investors also awaited insights from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s address from Jackson Hole this week.

While markets started the week with a strong global rally, equities in the U.S. and Europe remain volatile on concern over the spread of the delta variant and tighter monetary policy. Economic data so far this week have painted a mixed picture, with manufacturing purchasing managers’ indexes in Europe and the U.S. showing continued growth, though slowing from last month’s levels.

Earlier in the session, a rebound in Chinese tech stocks drove gains in global equities after solid results at JD.com Inc. drew in investors including Cathie Wood. Iron ore climbed on expectations additional support from the Chinese government will boost demand. WTI crude rallied to above $67 a barrel. Treasuries fell and the dollar was weaker.

Main Pairs Movement:

The US dollar edged lower on Tuesday, reaching the lowest level since August 17. At the time of writing, the greenback is losing 0.08% on the day at 92.897. Markets now await the Jackson Hole Symposium that begins this Thursday, a hawkish tone from the Fed chairman Jerome Powell could support the US dollar. The Fed is expected to start bond tapering later this year after July’s FOMC meeting minutes released.

GBP/USD and EUR/USD both posted a gain on Tuesday, trading at 1.3727 and 1.1754, respectively. GBP/USD recorded a daily high at 1.3747 but pulled back toward 1.3700 during American session. EUR/USD continues to climb higher amid US dollar’s weakness, rising 0.10% on a daily basis.

USD/JPY touched a fresh weekly low at the beginning of the American session, but then rebounded and recovered some of its losses. The pair is now trading at 109.65, losing 0.03% for the day.

Gold lost its positive traction after reaching its highest level since August 5 during American session, pulling back to 1803.68 at the time of writing. Gold is now losing 0.09% on a daily basis. WTI continues its rally from Monday, surged 3.32% for the day.

Technical Analysis:

EURUSD (4-hour Chart)

The EUR/USD pair advanced on Tuesday, reaching a one-week high during American session. The pair is now trading at 1.1747 at the time of writing with a total 0.03% gain for the day. EUR/USD continues to benefit from a weaker US dollar across the board. For technical aspect, RSI indicator 59 figures as of writing, suggesting bull-movement ahead. If we take a look at MACD indicator, a positive MACD histogram shows that the market is bullish. For Bollinger Bands, the price is now trading above the 20 SMA line, which also indicates a bull market.

In conclusion, we think market will be bullish as long as the 1.1784 resistance line holds. If the price breaks above that level, it will open the door for additional near-term profits. And the next resistance is at 1.1805. On top of that, the German Ifo Business Climate Index, a data that rates the current German business climate, is scheduled to be released on Wednesday. A higher-than-expected reading should be taken as bullish for the Euro.

Resistance: 1.1784, 1.1805

Support: 1.1724, 1.1694, 1.1664

AUDUSD (4- Hour Chart)

The AUD/USD pair climbed to fresh weekly high during American session on Tuesday, but then retreated modestly back from that, now trading at 0.7253. The pair is rising 0.68% on a daily basis. For technical aspect, RSI indicator 63 figures as of writing, which means the market is near the overbought zone, and the buying pressure is relatively stronger. If we take a look at MACD indicator, a positive MACD histogram indicates that the market is bullish.

In conclusion, we think market will be bearish, as the pair is now testing the 0.7270 resistance line. Meanwhile, the Bollinger Bands shows that the price moves out of the bands first, and then move immediately back inside the band, which is considered as a selling signal. In addition to that, the assist governor of Reserve Bank of Australia Luci Ellis will speaks on Wednesday, investors can try to find some clues about Australia’s future monetary policy.

Resistance: 0.7270, 0.7319, 0.7389

Support: 0.7218, 0.7106

USDCAD (4- Hour Chart)

The USD/CAD pair declined on Tuesday, reaching its lowest level since August 17 during American session. USD/CAD continues to fell as crude oil prices rise more than 3%. The pair is now trading at 1.2595 and losing 0.4% for the day. For technical aspect, RSI indicator 32 figures as of writing, suggesting that the selling pressure is relatively higher, traders should pay attention to buying signals. If we take a look at MACD indicator, a negative MACD histogram shows that the market is bearish. For Bollinger Bands, the price is now trading below the 20 SMA line, which also indicates a bear market.

In conclusion, we think market will be bearish as it heads to test the 1.2584 support line. A break below that level could leads the pair to edge lower, and the next support is 1.2490. The forecast of the USD/CAD pair remains negative with the oil’s strength. Moreover, US Crude Oil Inventories, which influences the price of petroleum product, will be released on Wednesday. This data is likely to impact the demand of crude oil, as well as the commodity-linked loonie.

Resistance: 1.2664, 1.2834

Support: 1.2584, 1.2490, 1.2422

Economic Data

Daily Market Analysis

Market Focus

U.S. equities rose Monday as the Covid-19 immunization drive was bolstered by U.S. regulators granting full approval for the vaccine made by Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE.

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 rebounded from lows last week as the approval could lead to more vaccine mandates amid a surge in delta variant cases that has threatened the momentum of the global economic recovery. Mixed U.S. data Monday showed July home salescoming in higher than expected while growth at U.S. services and factories slowed to an eight-month low. 

The Covid-19 vaccine made by Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE was granted a full approval by U.S. regulators, a milestone expected to help bolster the immunization drive amid a renewed surge in infections.

The Food and Drug Administration said in a statement on Monday that it had cleared the shot for the prevention of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus in people 16 and older. It will be marketed under the name Comirnaty. 

The approval is the first for a Covid vaccine in the U.S., and it arrives at a crucial time, as the country is ensnared in a wave of illness sparked by the highly transmissible delta variant. The Biden administration has made increasing vaccinations a priority in its efforts to tamp down the latest outbreak, and hopes the approval will increase confidence in the shot among people who say they are wary of its rapid-fire development.

Main Pairs Movement:

The US dollar declined sharply on the first day of a new trading week, surrounding by strong selling pressure. At the time of writing, the greenback is losing 0.52% on the day at 92.971. The depreciation of the greenback is likely due to the negative market mood, as the world is now facing the threat of the Delta variant. Investor worries about that the increasing cases of the Covid-19 could hinder the global economic recovery and impacts the plans of the Federal Reserve to start bond tapering. In addition, the US Manufacturing PMI and Services PMI released on Monday are both lower than expected, which is bearish for the US dollar.

GBP/USD and EUR/USD both advanced on Monday, trading at 1.3731 and 1.1747, respectively. GBP/USD picked up today after reaching a monthly low at 1.360 last week, despite a lower UK PMI data in August compared to July. EUR/USD continues to climb higher during American session, rising 0.39% on a daily basis.

USD/JPY was trading higher during Asia session, but then lost its momentum and pulled back from daily high. The pair is now trading at 109.67, losing 0.09% for the day.

Gold price surged 1.32% on Monday owing to the US dollar’s weakness, now trading at 1804.22 at the time of writing. WTI jumped for 5.63% on a daily basis, following last week’s steep decline. The crude oil is rising on Monday as a result of improved market sentiment. Also, China’s covid outbreak is under control, reporting zero local cases in the day.

Technical Analysis:

GBPUSD (4-hour Chart)

The GBP/USD pair took a recovery from last week’s one-month lows on the first day of a new trading week, rising 0.7% for the day. The cable surged on US dollar’s weakness, which is now trading around 1.3729 at the time of writing. For technical aspect, RSI indicator 58 figures as of writing, suggesting bull-movement ahead. If we take a look at MACD indicator, a positive MACD histogram shows that the market is bullish.

In conclusion, we think market will be bullish as long as the 1.3786 resistance line holds. If the price breaks above that level, it will open the door for additional near-term profits. And the next resistance is at 1.388. On top of that, The UK Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) released on Monday had a lower reading compared to July’s data, as the Manufacturing PMI fell to a five-month low level of 60.1 in August. Nevertheless, the UK PMI prints for August seems to have only slight influence on the GBP/USD pair.

Resistance: 1.3786, 1.3888, 1.4001

Support: 1.3602, 1.3572

USDCAD (4- Hour Chart)

The USD/CAD pair slumped on Monday, retreating back from a yearly high recorded last week, as it dipped 1.21% for the day. The pair is now trading at 1.2648 at the time of writing while surrounding by strengthened bearish market mood. For technical aspect, RSI indicator 37 figures as of writing, suggesting bear-movement ahead, and the selling pressure is relatively stronger. If we take a look at MACD indicator, a negative MACD histogram indicates that the market is bearish.

In conclusion, we think market will be bearish, as the pair failed to break above the 1.2957 resistance line. The USD/CAD pair is continually heading down and trying to test the 1.2588 support. The depreciation of US dollar and upsurge in crude oil prices made the pair fall deeper during the American session. In addition to that, Canada will release its Wholesale Sales on Wednesday, which is a leading indicator of consumer spending. Investors can take note of what kind of effect it will bring to the Canadian dollar.

Resistance: 1.2807, 1.2957

Support: 1.2588, 1.2422, 1.2013

XAUUSD (4- Hour Chart)

The XAU/USD pair surged on Monday, breaking above the 1800 level. The pair is now trading at 1805.03 and rising 1.33% on a daily basis. For technical aspect, RSI indicator 68 figures as of writing, suggesting that the market is near the overbought zone, traders should pay attention to selling signals. If we take a look at MACD indicator, a positive MACD histogram shows that the market is bullish.

In conclusion, we think market will be bullish as it heads to test the 1814.92 resistance line. A break above that level could leads the pair to advance higher, and the next resistance line sits at 1831.78. With the US dollar coming under strong selling pressure, gold is gathering bullish momentum at the start of the week. On top of that, US New Home Sales is scheduled to released on Tuesday, a lower-than-expected reading could help XAU/USD to edge higher.

Resistance: 1814.92, 1831.78

Support: 1776.55, 1741.68, 1717.81, 1690.61

Economic Data

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Daily Market Analysis

Market Focus

Stocks climbed as dip buyers resurfaced at the end of a week marked by a surge in global volatility.

All major groups in the S&P 500 advanced, while the NYSE FANG+ Index of giants such as Apple Inc. and Facebook Inc. halted a five-day slide. Chinese shares listed in the U.S. rallied Friday, but were still on pace for their longest streak of weekly losses in a decade. The dollar rose for a fifth consecutive session. Treasuries fell.

Equities trimmed their decline for the week after being rattled by speculation the recovery could lose momentum just as central banks get ready to reduce support measures. Dallas Federal Reserve President Robert Kaplan said he’s open to adjusting his view that the Fed should start tapering its asset-purchase program sooner rather than later if the delta variant persists and hurts economic progress.

While risks to the global economy are mounting, money managers in search of returns are sticking to equities. U.S. stock-fund data collected before the Fed signaled it could potentially start tapering this year showed investors have confidence in policy support to buy the dip, according to Bank of America Corp. strategists.

Main Pairs Movement:

The US dollar failed to climb higher, starting to decline during American session on Friday. At the time of writing, the greenback is losing 0.07% on the day at 93.49. The fall is likely due to the downward correction in US dollar, this along with the market mood improved heading to the weekend, caused the dollar losing its strength. Investors now focus on next week’s Jackson Hole Symposium as more details about the timeline of US bond tapering expected to be released. A hawkish speech from Fed Chairman Jerome Powell can drive the US dollar up.

GBP/USD and AUD/USD both dropped on Friday, trading at 1.3621 and 0.7139, respectively. GBP/USD recorded a monthly low at 1.360 at the beginning of the American trading hours. As the UK Retail Sale released today disappointed, with a drop of 2.5% in the last month, against the market’s expected 0.4% growth. EUR/USD advanced today, now trading at 1.1698, a 0.2% gain for the day.

USD/JPY declined during Asia session, but then rebounded and recovered its losses from the day, now hovering around 109.81 at the time of writing.

Gold priced edged up on Friday, now trading at 1782.47 at the time of writing. WTI keep falling for seven consecutive days, reaching a three-month low at 61.95. The crude oil slide is owing to the fears of slower demand due to increasing cases of Delta variant around the world.

Technical Analysis:

AUDUSD (4-hour Chart)

The AUD/USD pair dropped to the lowest level since November 2020 on Friday, then slightly picked up the losses during the North American session. The pair is trading around 0.7135 at the time of writing. For technical aspect, RSI indicator 27 figures as of writing, suggesting the market is oversold now and selling pressure is too high, traders should pay attention to whether the downward trend may reverse in the near future. If we take a look at Stochastic Oscillator, the fast line lied under 20 level which shows that the market is in a weak position.

In conclusion, we think market will be bearish as the pair failed to break the 0.7181 resistance line. If the price drops below the 0.7106 mark, it will open the door for additional near-term losses. The market focus now will be the Jackson Hole symposium next week as traders look for more clues about bond tapering.

Resistance: 0.7181, 0.7270, 0.7389

Support: 0.7106, 0.6991

USDCAD (4- Hour Chart)

The USD/CAD pair was trading higher on Friday, but then pulled back during North American session. The pair is now trading at 1.2846 at the time of writing. For technical aspect, RSI indicator 70 figures as of writing, suggesting that the market is overbought now, and chances are high that the upward trend may reverse in the near future. If we take a look at Stochastic Oscillator, a fast line lied above 70 level, which shows that the market is in a strong position.

In conclusion, we think market will be tepid bearish, as the pair failed to break above the 1.2949 resistance line. The previous resistance now becomes support line at 1.2807. On Friday, Canada released its June Retail Sales, which rose by 4.2% on a monthly basis, less than what the market had expected of 4.4%. But the weaker-than-expected reading did not pushed the USD/CAD pair to a higher level.

Resistance: 1.2949, 1.3173

Support: 1.2807, 1.2649, 1.2475, 1.2422

EURUSD (4- Hour Chart)

The EUR/USD pair took a surge in the middle of the American trading hours on Friday, then retreated modestly as the pair now trading at 1.1695. For technical aspect, RSI indicator 45 figures as of writing, suggesting there is no obvious trend for the pair now, the selling power is slightly stronger than the buying power. If we take a look at Stochastic Oscillator, a fast line lied under 30 level shows that the market is in a weak position.

In conclusion, we think market will be bullish as long as the 1.166 support line holds, as the pair is trying to test the 1.1753 resistance line. A break above that level could leads the pair to advance higher, and the next resistance line sits at 1.1805. For EUR/USD traders, the focus now shifts to the German Purchasing Managers Index releasing next Monday, as it will provide an update on Euro-zone macro conditions.

Resistance: 1.1753, 1.1805

Support: 1.1666, 1.1603

Economic Data

Daily Market Analysis

Market Focus

Stock trading was volatile ahead of Friday’s options expiration. The S&P 500 closed higher after swinging between gains and losses throughout most of the session, while the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) was on track for its biggest weekly surge since January. Dow Jones slid 0.19% to 34894.12, and Nasdaq rallied 0.11% to 14541.79. An earlier equity slide was driven by anxiety over the withdrawal of Federal Reserve stimulus, the coronavirus and global supply chains.

The Swiss National Bank appears to have intervened in the currency market to weaken the franc, with the amount of cash commercial lenders hold at the institution increasing by more than a billion francs for a second week running.

Sight deposits, as the holdings are known, increased by 1.04 billion francs ($1.14 billion) to 714.6 billion francs in the week ending Aug. 13, data on Monday showed.

“Such a rise does look like interventions,” said Credit Suisse Group AG economist Maxime Botteron.

A spokeswoman for the SNB declined to comment on the data.

Along with negative interest rates, interventions are one of the SNB’s tools to limit an undue appreciation of the “highly valued” franc. After a particularly heavy engagement in foreign-exchange markets during the initial phase of the pandemic, the SNB got labeled a currency manipulator by the U.S. Treasury last year. The designation has since been removed.

Main Pairs Movement:

The US Dollar advanced on Thursday, trading at 93.570 at the time of writing, the highest level since November 2020. The bull-movement was a continuation of July’s FOMC meeting minutes released on Wednesday, as the market expects that the Fed will start asset tapering later this year. On top of that, better than expected US employment-related figures also added to the dollar’s strength. Therefore, the US dollar was pushed higher against most major rivals.

EUR/USD and AUD/USD both touched its lowest level since November 2020 on Thursday, trading at 1.1675 and 0.7146, respectively. GBP/USD also dropped to a monthly low at 1.3637. A scarce UK economic calendar and Federal Reserve taper talks news are weighing on the cable.

USD/JPY opened higher during Asia session, but then pulled back from its weekly high, now hovering around 109.79 at the time of writing.

Gold price declined during North American session, mainly due to the dollar’s strength with Feds’ talks about bond tapering. WTI dropped to a monthly low at $62.61, later bounced back towards $63.87. The crude oil slide is owing to US dollar strength and fears of slower demand due to Covid-19 cases rising.

Technical Analysis:

GBPUSD (4-hour Chart)

At the time of writing, GBP/USD extended the decline and fell to monthly low at 1.3661. US dollar is still benefiting from the spread of the Delta variant of Covid-19, China’s corporate crackdown and the turmoil in Afghanistan. In addition, expectations that the Fed will begin tapering its asset purchases later this year pushed the US dollar to a nine-month high on Thursday. This was seen as a key factor that continued exerting downward pressure on the GBP/USD pair.

For technical aspect, RSI indicator 24 figures as of writing, suggesting the market is oversold now and selling pressure is too high, traders should pay attention to whether the downward trend may reverse in the near future. If we take a look at Stochastic Oscillator, the fast line lied under 20 level which shows that the market is in a weak position.

In conclusion, we think market will be bearish, the downward trend may persist and test the 1.3571 support. For GBP/USD traders, the next data to look out for is the UK Retail Sales released on Friday, a higher than expected reading should be taken as positive for the British Pound. Also, more information is expected at the Jackson Hole symposium in August 26-28.

Resistance: 1.3910, 1.4001

Support: 1.3572, 1.3430

USDJPY (4- Hour Chart)

The USD/JPY pair rose to its weekly high at 110.22 on Thursday but then failed to preserve its bullish momentum. At the time of writing, the pair was trading at 109.80. The sharp decline witnessed in major European equity indexes allowed the demand of Japanese Yen to increase on Thursday. On the other hand, after the release of the FOMC’s July meeting minutes, the US Dollar continues to push higher as the market still assume that the Fed will start asset tapering before the end of the year. Currently, the dollar is trading at 93.461, its strongest level since November 2020.

For technical aspect, RSI indicator 51 figures as of writing, suggesting that the buying power and selling power are almost equal. If we take a look at Stochastic Oscillator, a fast line lied above 70 level, which shows that the market is overbought now and chances are high that the price will continue to go up.

In conclusion, we think market will be tepid bullish, as the US dollar strength is likely to hold. On Friday, Japan’s National Core Consumer Price Index is scheduled to be released, traders can follow the data closely to see what kind of effect it will bring to the Japanese Yen.

Resistance: 110.80, 111.66

Support: 109.07, 108.72

XAUUSD (4- Hour Chart)

Gold prices started to decline lower in Thursday’s North American session with pressure from a stronger US Dollar. The DXY index, which tracks the greenback versus a basket of currencies, is now at a yearly high of 93.558. The XAU/USD pair is now trading at 1778.14. The FOMC meeting minutes released on Wednesday revealed that the central bank is on track to start asset tapering later this year, meanwhile, pushing the US dollar to the highest level since November 2020. This was seen as a factor that put pressure on dollar-denominated commodities, including gold.

For technical aspect, RSI indicator 48 figures as of writing, suggesting there is no obvious trend for the pair now. If we take a look at Stochastic Oscillator, a fast line lied around 55 level shows that the market is in a relatively neutral position.

In conclusion, we think market will be bearish as long as the 1795.58 resistance line holds. For XAU/USD traders, the focus now shifts to next week’s Jackson Hole Symposium when Fed Chairman Jerome Powell will speak. Hawkish tones will likely continue to underpin the US dollar and putting pressure against gold prices.

Resistance: 1795.58, 1834.12

Support: 1741.68, 1717.81, 1690.61

Economic Data

Daily Market Analysis

Market Focus

Stocks slid as the Federal Reserve signaled that a decision on a reduction of its bond-buying program could happen in 2021. Treasuries and the dollar were little changed.

The S&P 500 extended losses into a second day after minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee’s July gathering said most officials agreed last month they could start slowing the pace of asset purchases later this year. While the record shows they don’t yet have agreement on the timing or pace of tapering, most had reached consensus on keeping the composition of any reduction in Treasury and mortgage-backed securities purchases proportional.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell will have an opportunity next week to delve into the policy and economic outlook, during the Jackson Hole symposium — the central bank’s most prominent annual conference.

Earlier Wednesday, St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said he would like to see the tapering of the asset-purchase program done by the first quarter of 2022. Several other officials, including Robert Kaplan of Dallas and Esther George of Kansas City, have urged the central bank to begin removing stimulus as soon as the September meeting. Chair Powell and Vice Chairman Richard Clarida have suggested they would like to see further progress before considering a move to taper.

Main Pairs Movement:

The US Dollar fell sharply right after the release of FOMC meeting minutes, but then the greenback rebounded, hovering around 93.13 as time of writing. The FOMC minutes did note that conditions would likely warrant a reduction in the pace of asset purchases in coming months, but cautious language remains. The Federal Reserve indicated that they are in no rush of bond tapering.

The USD/JPY pair climbed to a weekly high of 110.065 during US trading hours but then dipped lower after the FOMC meeting minutes released.

EUR/USD reaches daily high at 1.1742 after FOMC meeting minutes released, then retraced towards 1.1700. As time of writing, the GBP/USD pair is moving sideways and leaning on 1.3755 after advancing to a daily high of 1.3785.

Gold edged lower after advancing to $1,790.47, ending the day in the red at around $1,787.32. Crude oil prices also fell on Wednesday, as the coronavirus remains a concern for the outlook for the energy complex amidst a strong US dollar.

Technical Analysis:

AUDUSD (4-hour Chart)

The AUD/USD pair touched its lowest level since November 2020 at 0.7231 on Wednesday as it extends the decline following the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Minutes released this Tuesday. AUD/USD remains under pressure as the RBA Minutes warns that the current virus outbreaks and lockdowns had interrupted the recovery, and the exchange rate may face a further decline ahead of the Jackson Hole Symposium scheduled for August 26 to 28 amid the diverging paths for monetary policy.

For technical aspect, RSI indicator 26 figures as of writing, suggesting the market is oversold now, the downward trend may reverse in the near future. If we take a look at Stochastic Oscillator, the fast line lied under 20 level which shows that the market is in a weak position.

In conclusion, we think market will be bearish, and chances are high that the downward trend will maintain. AUD/USD may continue to drop, and the update to Australia’s employment report on Wednesday may keep the exchange rate under pressure as job growth is expected to contract for the second time this year.

Resistance: 0.7381, 0.7427

Support: 0.7222

EURUSD (4- Hour Chart)

EUR/USD extended the decline and fell to 1.1693, reaching the lowest level since November 2020, as the pair falls for the third consecutive day after a brief recovery. It remains under pressure hovering around 1.1700. As for the US dollar, despite the weaker retail sales reported earlier in the week, the US Dollar picked up some defensive momentum, which put extended pressure on EUR/USD.

For technical aspect, RSI indicator 32 figures as of writing, suggesting bear-movement ahead. If we take a look at Stochastic Oscillator, the fast line lied below 20 level which shows that the market is in a weak position.

In conclusion, we think market will be bearish since the pair has already broken the 1.170 support line. The downward trend may persist for a while, and the next support should be 1.160, which was key at stopping bears bringing the pair lower back in November 2020. Traders should await the outcome of the FOMC minutes released this Wednesday, and search for clues about a tapering timeline for the purchase program which may trigger sharp moves.

Resistance: 1.1805, 1.1909

Support: 1.1705, 1.1603

USDCAD (4- Hour Chart)

The USD/CAD pair reaches a monthly high at 1.2653 at the time of writing. As the price trades above yesterday’s high, this could open the door for a move towards 1.2800. After the Canada Core Consumer Price Index released this Tuesday, the price of USD/CAD reached a low of 1.2600 on an inflation rise in Canada, inflation hits 3.3% from 2.7% in the month of June. The base scenario for bond tapering in Canada remains on the table.

For technical aspect, RSI indicator 65 figures as of writing, suggesting bear-movement ahead. If we take a look at Stochastic Oscillator, the fast line lied above 80 level which shows that the market is in a strong position, the pair is overbought now and chances are high that it will continue to go up.

In conclusion, we think market will be bullish as long as the 1.2653 resistance line holds. Although the US dollar started to weaken against its major rivals after minutes of the FOMC’s July policy meeting revealed today, it was widely believed that the Fed will start asset tapering soon this year, so the prospect of the greenback is still bullish.

Resistance: 1.2653, 1.2763

Support: 1.2475, 1.2422, 1.2253

Economic Data

Daily Market Analysis

Market Focus

Stocks dropped, while the dollar rose amid concern that the global economic recovery will lose momentum with further shutdowns to contain a fast-spreading pandemic. The S&P 500 snapped a five-day rally. Giants Amazon.com Inc. and Facebook Inc. slid at least 1.7%, while Home Depot Inc. tumbled after the retailer posted weaker-than-expected results. Chinese stocks listed in the U.S. faced another wave of selling as authorities in Beijing ramped up their crackdown on some of the nation’s largest companies. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Baidu Inc. and JD.com Inc.slumped more than 2.9%.

Traders watched closely Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks during a town hall with educators and students, where he noted the Fed’s “powerful tools” have limitations. Powell also said that Covid-19 will likely stay “for a while,” and we’re not going back to a pre-pandemic economy. Policy makers will gather next week for the Jackson Hole symposium, the central bank’s most-prominent annual conference.

American homebuilder sentiment sank to a 13-month low in August amid high costs as well as continuing supply shortages. U.S. retail sales fell in July by more than forecast, reflecting a steady shift in spending toward services and indicating consumers may be growing more price conscious as inflation picks up. While factory production strengthened the most in four months, manufacturers continued to face higher input prices and a near record number of job vacancies.

The U.S. government is poised to being offering booster shots as soon as next month, with the country facing a renewed wave of infections fueled by the highly transmissible delta variant. New Zealand will enter a lockdown after reporting its first community transmission since February. Switzerland recorded its biggest jump in infections in months, while South Africa expects a fourth wave to start in early December.

Main Pairs Movement:

The dollar rallied on the back of risk-aversion, exacerbated by dismal US data. US Retail Sales fell by 1.1% in July, much worse than anticipated.

Commodity-linked currencies were the worst performers, with Aussie down to a fresh 2021 low of 07242. Loonie peaked at 1.2649, its highest in almost a month. NTD/USD plummeted around 100 pips once to below the 0.6900 threshold, after the New Zealand government announced a lockdown over just one Covid case.

Upbeat UK employment data fell short of backing Cable that trades near a daily low of 1.3725. The EUR/USD pair is once again poised to challenge the 1.1700 threshold.

Gold edged lower after advancing to $1,795.60 a troy ounce, ending the day in the red at around $1,786.00. Crude oil prices also lost ground with WTI currently trading at around $66.55 a barrel, and Brent at $69.10.

Technical Analysis:

GBPUSD (4-hour Chart)

GBP/USD came off to its lowest level for three weeks this Tuesday, staying under 1.38 level, despite a bumper UK labor market report that showed an 4.7% UK unemployment rate in June, which is lower than economists had expected. In addition, reports showed that UK employment up to 95K, which is also more than economists had expected in May. However, the British pound was being pressured by worries that job losses will rise after the furlough scheme ends in September. This, along with disappointment from the UK Claimant Count Change, overshadowed an unexpected fall in Britain’s unemployment rate and stronger wage growth data.

For technical aspect, RSI indicator 25 figures as of writing, suggesting the market is oversold now, the downward trend may reverse in the near future. If we take a look at Stochastic Oscillator, the fast line lies under 45 level which shows that the market is in a relatively neutral position.

In conclusion, we think market will be mildly bullish as long as the 1.3720 support line holds. UK inflation data released on Wednesday will be next focus for traders, a larger fall might help persuade the Bank of England that a tightening of UK monetary policy is unnecessary near-term and therefore weaken GBP/USD further.

Resistance: 1.3895, 1.4001

Support: 1.3720 , 1.3572

NZDUSD (4- Hour Chart)

The NZD/USD pair is suffering heavy losses on Tuesday. It fell sharply during the Asian trading hours and touched its weakest level in three weeks at 0.6905. The NZD came under strong selling pressure after New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a snap three-day nationwide lockdown in light of the first community Covid case detected since February in Auckland. On the other hand, the greenback is capitalizing on safe-haven flows and causing NZD/USD to stay deep in the negative territory.

For technical aspect, RSI indicator 25 figures as of writing, suggesting the market is oversold now, the downward trend may reverse in the near future. If we take a look at Stochastic Oscillator, the fast line lies around 20 which shows that the market is in a weak position.

In conclusion, we think market will be bullish, and chances are high that the pair will rebound from Tuesday’s tumble. For this week, the focus will be on the RBNZ Interest Rate Decision on Wednesday, the three-day nationwide lockdown could force the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to adopt a cautious tone and delay the tightening.

Resistance: 0.7048

Support: 0.6894, 0.6881

XAUUSD (4- Hour Chart)

The pair XAU/USD is falling on Tuesday, ending a four-day streak of daily gains. Gold approached earlier to the $1,795 level before turning to the downside. A rally of the US dollar across the board weighed on gold, which made the metal retreating from weekly highs. Weaker-than-expected economic data from the US did not affect the dollar. Even US yields rose after the report. Retail sales fell 1.1% in July, against expectations of a decrease of 0.2%.

For technical aspect, RSI indicator 59 figures as of writing, suggesting tepid bull-movement ahead. If we take a look at Stochastic Oscillator, a fast line over 90 level shows that the market is in a strong position.

In conclusion, we think market will be bearish as long as the 1795 resistance line holds. On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve will release the minutes of the latest FOMC meeting. Gold traders should scan for Fed speakers and their outlooks for the US economy, covid risks and looking for clues for when the Fed will taper.

Resistance: 1795, 1831

Support: 1770, 1741, 1717, 1690

Economic Data

Daily Market Analysis

Market Focus

Stocks recovered earlier losses on Monday to narrowly eke out fresh record levels as investors looked past geopolitical and growth concerns. S&P 500 turned slightly positive in the final hours of trading, logging a record high. Dow Jones also reached a record close, gaining 0.31% (or 110.02) during the day, while Nasdaq held lower, dipped 0.20% (or -29.13).

Desperate scenes played out at Kabul’s international airport on Monday as thousands rushed to exit Afghanistan after Taliban fighters took control of the capital, with the Associated Press reporting at least seven people were killed in the melee.

With land borders now under the control of the militant group, the airport is the last remaining exit point and there are fears that option may close soon. Videos circulating on social media showed hundreds of people swarming the tarmac as countries including the U.S. seek to evacuate their diplomats and other nationals.

The panic in Afghanistan’s largest city reflects the Taliban’s rapid territorial advance, returning the fundamentalist group to power two decades after the U.S. military invaded and kicked it out.

President Joe Biden addressed Americans from the White House as criticism mounted over his handling of the crisis. Biden said the U.S. mission in Afghanistan was never supposed to be “nation building,” only protecting America from a terrorist attack.

Main Pairs Movement:

The dollar posted uneven gains against high-yielding rivals but edged lower against safe-haven ones as risk-aversion dominated financial markets at the beginning of the week. Poor Chinese data, tensions in the Middle East, the spread of the Delta coronavirus variant in the US and soft macroeconomic data, were behind the dismal mood.

The euro pair bounced off 1.1800 and settles around 1.1770 as of writing, while Cable stabilized around 1.3840. Commodity-linked currencies suffered the most, with CAD depreciated 0.5% against the greenback, Aussie dropped nearly 0.5% to around 0.7335, and NZD/USD traded at the 0.7025 level.

Gold price continued its last week’s recovery, ending the day at $1,787 a troy ounce. Crude oil prices rebounded from daily lows but still finished the day in the red, with WTI currently trading at $67.40 a barrel, and Brent at $69.60.

The macroeconomic calendar was scarce, with the focus on US Retail Sales, to be out on Tuesday. A depressing number could further spur a market panic.

Technical Analysis:

EURGBP (4-hour Chart)

EUR/GBP remains pointing lower but has been unable to make a strong break below 0.85180. The UK consumer price index releasing on Wednesday is expected to show inflation easing back from the levels seen in June but still above the BoE’s target of 2%. Also, the Office for National Statistics will release the latest employment and unemployment data. These releases will have the ability to move Sterling if they differ from market expectations.

For technical aspect, RSI indicator 58 figures as of writing, suggesting tepid bull-movement ahead. If we take a look at Stochastic Oscillator, it is approaching the overbought zone and a golden cross shows that the pair may climb further.

In conclusion, we think market will be mildly bullish, and the pair may have a chance of breaking the 0.8524 resistance line. However, a break below the August low at 0.8450 may well see the pair slide further lower.

Resistance: 0.8524, 0.8558

Support: 0.8450

USDCAD (4- Hour Chart)

USD/CAD climbed to multi-day tops, around the 1.2572 region in the last hour. A combination of factors assisted the USD/CAD pair to catch some fresh bids on the first day of a new trading week. As for CAD specifically, its correlation to oil prices is a probable factor leading to weakness in the currency. This, along with a modest pickup in the US dollar demand, provided a modest lift to the major.

For technical aspect, RSI indicator 69 figures as of writing, suggesting the market is rising rapidly, the trend may reverse in the near future and traders should look for opportunities to sell. As for the Stochastic Oscillator, a fast line exceeds 70 shows that the market is in a strong position.

In conclusion, the market will be bearish as long as the 1.2590 resistance line holds. For this week, the focus will be on July’s inflation data in Canada where traders will be looking for signals that will leave the Bank of Canada on track to end its asset purchase programme by the end of the year.

Resistance: 1.2590

Support: 1.2489, 1.2423

XAUUSD (4- Hour Chart)

After edging lower toward $1,770 at the start of a new week, the XAU/USD pair regained its traction during the U.S. trading hours on Monday and was last seen rising 0.4% at $1,786. Additionally, a 5.8% decline was witnessed in the benchmark 10-year US Treasury bond yield put additional weight on the greenback’s shoulders. As time of writing, the 10-year US T-bond yield is staying flat at 1.270, helping the USD stay resilient against its rivals. The disappointing consumer confidence data from the US triggered a USD selloff last Friday which made XAU/USD rebounded off critical support at the yearly lows last week.

For technical aspect, RSI indicator 71 figures as of writing, suggesting the market is rising rapidly, so traders should evaluate whether the trend will reverse downwards. As for the Stochastic Oscillator, a fast line exceeds 90 shows that the market is in a strong position.

For current stage, the pair XAU/USD is in an upward trend, trying to reach the $1,800 level. On the other hand, the downward correction could extend to $1,760. A daily close below that level could open the door for additional losses toward $1,750.

Resistance: 1790, 1831

Support: 1762, 1750, 1717, 1690

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