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Weekly Outlook 3rd May 2011
CURRENCY TRADING SUMMARY 3rd May 2011
The Dollar weakness last week was accelerated by the FED chief Bernanke who spoke at the press conference after the FOMC meeting. In the first Q& A session ever post a FOMC session we saw Bernanke temper expectations that the US would change monetary policy soon with low rates expected for an & lsquo extended period& rsquo and the FED very concerned with the weak employment situation.
The Euro led the market higher in a sharp move heading towards 1.5000, the next major resistance. April CPI was strong at 2.8% y/y and could cause the ECB to raise rates again if it does not slow down in coming months. The EUR/USD is up +1.65% currently at 1.4802, after opening the week at 1.4558.
The Japanese Yen the dollar weakness led to default strength for the Yen against the major but the market was still selling the safe haven against most crosses with AUD/JPY and EUR/JPY tracking the stock markets higher. The BOJ held at 0.1% but is downgrading the economic forecast post earthquake and could lead to further stimulus packages. The USD/JPY is down -0.86 % currently at 81.14, after opening at 81.84.
The GBP ground higher after some strong GDP at 0.5% vs. -0.5% previously Q/Q allowed some positivity. The GBP/USD still underperformed though and EUR/GBP took advantage to hit month highs above 0.8900.The GBP/USD is up +1.20% currently at 1.6704 after opening at 1.6503.
The Japanese Yen the dollar weakness led to default strength for the Yen against the major but the market was still selling the safe haven against most crosses with AUD/JPY and EUR/JPY tracking the stock markets higher. The BOJ held at 0.1% but is downgrading the economic forecast post earthquake and could lead to further stimulus packages. The USD/JPY is down -0.86 % currently at 81.14, after opening at 81.84.
TECHNICAL COMMENTARY
TECHNICAL COMMENTARY
|
Currency |
Sup 2 |
Sup 1 |
Spot |
Res 1 |
Res 2 |
|
EUR/USD |
1.4633 |
1.4769 |
1.4790 |
1.4905 |
1.5000 |
|
USD/JPY |
80.89 |
81.27 |
81.55 |
82.28 |
83.27 |
|
GBP/USD |
1.6432 |
1.6500 |
1.6680 |
1.6747 |
1.6846 |
|
AUD/USD |
1.0775 |
1.0852 |
1.0935 |
1.1000 |
1.1100 |
|
XAU/USD |
1501.00 |
1524 |
1556 |
1569 |
1600 |
|
OIL/USD |
110.00 |
112.00 |
112.30 |
114.00 |
115.00 |
Euro 1.4790
Initial support at 1.4769 (April 28 Low) followed by 1.4633 (Apr 27 low). Initial resistance is now located at 1.4905 (Dec 7 2009 high) followed by 1.5000 (Big Figure Resistance)
Yen 81.55
Initial support is located at 81.27 (Mar 27 low) followed by 80.89 (50% retrace of 76.25-85.53). Initial resistance is now at 82.28 (Apr 28 low) followed by 83.27 (Apr 18 High).
Pound 1.6680
Initial support at 1.6500 (psychological support) followed by 1.6432 (Apr 26 low). Initial resistance is now at 1.6747 (Apr 28 high) followed by 1.6846 (Nov 18, 2009).
Australian Dollar 1.0935
Initial support at 1.0852 (Apr 28 low) followed by the 1.0775 (Apr 27 low). Initial resistance is now at 1.1000 (big figure resistance) followed by 1.1100 (big figure resistance).
Gold 1556
Initial support at 1524 (Apr 28 low) followed by 1501 (Apr 27 low). Initial resistance is now at 1569 (Apr 29 high) followed by 1600 (Big level resistance).
Oil 112.30
Initial support at 112.00 (Intraday Support) followed by 110.00 (Intraday Support). Initial resistance is now at 114.00 (Intraday resistance) followed by 115.00 (Intraday Resistance).