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GBP/USD Picks Up Pace, 1.44 Closer The sterling has now accelerated its upside momentum, taking GBP/USD to the vicinity of the critical barrier at 1.4400 the figure. GBP/USD stronger ahead of Carney Spot is trading at shouting distance from the 1...
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Roberto Jacobs, 19 April 2016, 15:57
It appears that last weekend’s rather disappointing outcome of Doha talks had only limited impact on investors’ appetite for risk assets. This is especially true as commodity currencies such as the AUD and NZD were among the strongest currencies since the start of the week...
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Vasilii Apostolidi, 19 April 2016, 15:44 #forex
EURUSD has been quite predictable this week, and both short and long positions have worked well. However, now it is stuck in consolidation mode, which may either be hesitation before a rally or consolidation before ...Read More...
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AynGannRand, 19 April 2016, 15:04
The British pound is seen motoring higher against the US dollar and euro thanks to stronger than expected German confidence data...
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Vasilii Apostolidi, 19 April 2016, 14:54 #forex
The EUR has come off its highs and this should presumably lessen the concerns at the Governing Council that unwarranted FX appreciation will add to the headwinds for growth and inflation. This need not mean, however, that the ECB is now more relaxed about the outlook for the Eurozone...
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Vasilii Apostolidi, 19 April 2016, 14:52 #ECB
The upward movement of #GPBUSD continued, and it has involved us into a long position. This movement is developing a good pace, and this gives us reason to add volume to the position, according to the signals. Just published at http://bit.ly/1TgRTtX Find out more by checking out the Source Link...
A direction of #USDJPY is constantly changing, and it does not give a chance to stay in the market for a long time. Thus, the sale from 108.89 was closed with a small loss. Find out more by checking out the Source Link. Please note that this post was originally published on Vistabrokers.com...
Short exposure in the GBP remains at an extreme according to BNP Paribas FX Positioning Analysis. The UK data calendar picks up later in the week with the release of the February employment report (Wednesday) and March retail sales (Thursday...
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Vasilii Apostolidi, 19 April 2016, 13:59 #forex
While a gradual pace of increases in the fed funds rate is appropriate, Boston Federal Reserve Bank President Eric Rosengren said Monday financial markets are too pessimistic in their view of rate increases over the next few years...
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Vasilii Apostolidi, 19 April 2016, 13:56 #Fed
The main focus will be on the release of the RBA meeting minutes. They should confirm a somewhat more cautious stance when it comes to a higher currency’s tightening impact on monetary conditions. Considering capped rate expectations, it will be down to external factors to drive the currency...
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Vasilii Apostolidi, 19 April 2016, 13:54 #forex
After having eased its monetary policy stance significantly in March we expect the Governing Council to maintain its strategy following this Thursday’s meeting. As recent economic data do not indicate a worsening of the inflationary outlook, the ECB’s easing bias will be retained...
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Vasilii Apostolidi, 19 April 2016, 13:53 #ECB
USD/JPY still bearish below 109.74 – Commerzbank According to Axel Rudolph, Senior Technical Analyst at Commerzbank, the pair’s perspective remains bearish while below 109.74. Key Quotes “USD/JPY nearly retested its April low at 107.63 before bouncing back”...
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Roberto Jacobs, 19 April 2016, 13:43
GBP/USD Could Extend the Upside to 1.4450/60 – UOB The upside momentum in GBP/USD could pick up further pace towards the mid-1.4400s, suggested analysts at UOB Group. Key Quotes “Improving short-term momentum suggests that a test of the top-end of our expected 1.4000/1...
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Roberto Jacobs, 19 April 2016, 13:41
Euro: Recording Higher Highs and Higher Lows - BBH Research Team at BBH, suggests that after reaching a low near $1.1235 on April 14, the euro has been gradually recovering, and for the third session, is recording higher highs and higher lows...
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Roberto Jacobs, 19 April 2016, 13:35
EUR/USD Stuck Within Daily Range The European currency is extending its sideline pattern against the dollar today, with EUR/USD trading unmotivated around 1.1330. EUR/USD well supported near 1.1300 Spot has faded the earlier spike towards the proximity of 1...
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Roberto Jacobs, 19 April 2016, 13:31
AUD/USD Struggling to Conquer 0.7800 Mark As oil extends its reversal on Tuesday from an early slump on Monday, commodity linked currencies also continue with their sharp rebound. AUD/USD pair tested 0.7800 mark for the first time since June 2016...
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Roberto Jacobs, 19 April 2016, 13:29
EUR/GBP Cross Putting Pressure in the 0.7925-0.7880 Support Region – Lloyds Bank Research Team at Lloyds Bank, suggests that the EUR/GBP cross is putting further pressure on important support in the 0.7925-0.7880 region...
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Roberto Jacobs, 19 April 2016, 13:25
EUR/USD is Still Grinding Higher – Lloyds Bank Research Team at Lloyds Bank, suggests that EUR/USD is still grinding higher from 1.1240 support, driven by general USD weakness. Key Quotes “We still view this as corrective against last week’s reversal from 1.1465 key resistance. 1.1325-1...
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Roberto Jacobs, 19 April 2016, 13:18
In our April 7 analysis of USD/JPY we were positioned short and the analysis proved right hitting our upper target of 108 region, even though the lower bound of our target was as low as 106. One week later we posted an update on USD/JPY and as expected 108...
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AynGannRand, 19 April 2016, 13:14 #technical analysis
EUR/NZD Analysis for April 19, 2016 Recently, EUR/NZD has been moving downwards. As I expected, the price reached our first take profit level at 1.6135. According to the daily time frame, I found that supply is still present in the market and buying at this stage looks risky...
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Roberto Jacobs, 19 April 2016, 13:13