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German Ifo Business Climate, Haruhiko Kuroda’s speeches, US and Canadian GDP data, US Core Durable Goods Orders, Unemployment claims and Housing data are the most important economic releases for this week. Here is an outlook on the highlights coming our way.
Last week, the FOMC Meeting Minutes release showed the Fed is concerned with low inflation but expects firming further out. Since quantitative easing ended, the key issue is the timing of the first rate hike. Some FOMC participants wanted to remove “considerable time” in the statement while others did not. Global economic issues such as the weakening in Europe, China and Japan and their possible impact on the US market, were also discussed. The Fed also noted the US economy continues to improve gradually. The December statement may shed more light on the timing of policy changes.
USD/CAD weekly outlook: November 24 - 28 (based on investing article)
The U.S. dollar fell to three-week lows against the Canadian dollar on Friday following the release of stronger-than-forecast Canadian inflation data, while an unexpected rate cut by China’s central bank and higher oil prices also boosted the commodity exposed Canadian dollar.
USD/CAD fell to lows of 1.1191, before pulling back to 1.1231 in late trade, off 0.63% for the day.
The Canadian dollar was boosted after Statistics Canada reported that the annual rate of inflation rose to a one year high of 2.4% in October, up from 2.0% in September and compared to expectations for an unchanged reading.
The robust data was seen as increasing the likelihood that the Bank of Canada would have to adjust expectations while making monetary policy decisions.
The loonie, as the Canadian dollar is also known, received an additional boost after China’s central bank unexpectedly cut interest rates for the first time in more than two years on Friday.
The move came in response to recent signs of a slowdown in the world’s second-largest economy.
Oil prices moved higher following China’s rate cut, which fuelled hopes for increased demand for raw materials, including oil.
Oil prices also found support amid growing expectations that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries may decide to curb production at its upcoming meeting next week.
Oil prices have been falling since June pressured lower by concerns that global production will outstrip demand.
In the week ahead, the U.S. is to release a string of economic reports on Wednesday ahead of Thursday’s Thanksgiving holiday, including a look at unemployment claims and durable goods orders. Tuesday’s report on Canadian retail sales and Friday’s data on economic growth will also be in focus.
Tuesday, November 25
- Canada is to release data on retail sales, the
government measure of consumer spending, which accounts for the majority
of overall economic activity.
- The U.S. is to release revised data on third quarter gross domestic product and a report on consumer confidence.
Wednesday, November 26- The U.S. is to release a flurry of data ahead of
Thursday’s holiday, including reports on durable goods orders,
unemployment claims, personal income and spending, as well as reports on
new and pending home sales and revised data on consumer sentiment.
Thursday, November 27- Markets in the U.S. are to remain closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
- Canada is to publish data on the current account.
Friday, November 28Gold / Silver / Copper futures - weekly outlook: November 24 - 28 (based on investing article)
Gold prices rallied to a three-week high on Friday, after China’s central bank unexpectedly cut interest rates for the first time in more than two years.
On the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for December delivery rose to a session high of $1,207.60 a troy ounce, the most since October 30, before settling at $1,197.70 by close of trade, up $6.80, or 0.57%.
On the week, gold prices rose $12.10, or 1.01%, the second consecutive weekly gain.
Futures were likely to find support at $1,173.90, the low from November 19, and resistance at $1,216.50, the high from October 30.
Gold prices rose on news that the People's Bank of China cut its benchmark one-year deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% and trimmed its one-year lending rate by 40 basis points to 5.6%.
The move came in response to recent signs of a slowdown in the world’s second-largest economy.
Gold can benefit from such an environment of easy money because of expectations that ample liquidity would put a damper on the value of paper currencies.
Meanwhile, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi reiterated on Friday that the central bank is ready to expand its stimulus program to raise inflation and inflation expectations as quickly as possible.
Draghi also warned about weak growth in the euro zone, saying that no improvements are expected in the coming months.
The ECB's current stimulus program includes purchases of asset-backed securities and covered bonds, though markets are keeping a close eye out for plans to announce purchases of government debt, a stimulus tool known as quantitative easing.
Expectations of monetary stimulus tend to benefit gold, as the metal is seen as a safe store of value and inflation hedge.
Despite Friday's upbeat performance, gold prices are likely to remain vulnerable in the near-term amid indications a strengthening U.S. economic recovery will force the Federal Reserve to start raising interest rates sooner and faster than previously thought.
In the week ahead, the U.S. is to release a string of economic reports on Wednesday due to Thursday’s Thanksgiving holiday, including a look at unemployment claims and durable goods orders.
Data from the Commodities Futures Trading Commission released Friday showed that hedge funds and money managers significantly increased their bullish bets in gold futures in the week ending November 18.
Net longs totaled 60,307 contracts, up 35.7% from net longs of 38,763 in the preceding week.
Also on the Comex, silver futures for December delivery climbed 25.8 cents, or 1.6%, on Friday to settle the week at $16.39 a troy ounce by close of trade.
Prices hit a daily peak of $16.60 an ounce earlier Friday, the highest level since October 30.
The December silver futures contract tacked on 8.0 cents, or 0.48%, on the week, the second straight weekly advance.
According to the CFTC, net silver longs totaled 745 contracts as of last week, compared to net shorts of 1,983 contracts in the preceding week.
Elsewhere in metals trading, copper for December delivery inched up 1.2 cents, or 0.4%, on Friday to settle at $3.031 a pound by a close of trade.
Prices rallied to a session high of $3.077 earlier in the day, before paring gains towards the end of the session, as traders weighed whether a surprise rate cut in China would translate into an increase in demand for the industrial metal.
The Asian nation is the world’s largest copper consumer, accounting for almost 40% of world consumption last year.
Despite Friday's gains, Comex copper prices shed 1.5 cents, or 0.49%, on the week, amid ongoing concerns over the health of the global economy.
Copper is sensitive to the economic growth outlook because of its widespread uses across industries.
According to the CFTC, net copper shorts totaled 1,304 contracts as of last week, compared to net shorts of 1,664 contracts in the preceding week.
GOLD (XAUUSD) Fundamentals (based on dailyfx article)
Fundamental Forecast for Gold: NeutralGold prices are higher for a third consecutive week with the yellow metal rallying 0.8% to trade at $1197 ahead of the New York close on Friday. The advance comes on the back of dovish rhetoric out of the ECB and a surprise move from the PBOC to further ease monetary policy. Although recent fundamental developments are becoming increasingly supportive for gold, near-term the rally may be at risk as prices hold just below the 2014 open.
Gold prices stretched into fresh three-week highs on Friday after the People’s Bank of China made a surprise rate cut to its benchmark interest rates in an attempt to further support economic growth. The central bank lowered one year deposit rates by 25 basis points to 2.75% while one year lending rates were slashed by 40 basis points to 5.6%.
The announcement comes just as ECB President Mario Draghi renewed the central bank’s pledge to combat slow inflation in the region. In comments made at the European Banking Congress on Friday Draghi cited, “We will do what we must to raise inflation and inflation expectations as fast as possible, as our price stability mandate requires of us.” He went on to note that if further risks to the outlook materialize, the ECB remains posed to, “altering accordingly the size, pace, and composition of our purchases.” More accommodative monetary policies are generally supportive for gold as expectations for faster inflation stoke demand for the yellow metal.
With that said, the key event risks for the week ahead surrounds the Swiss Gold Referendum, where a ‘Yes’ vote could substantially change the composition of the Swiss National Bank’s balance sheet. The central bank would be forced to increase its holdings of the precious metal with the new guidelines, which could amount to a net CHF 66B in new purchases. Beyond the Swiss vote, the advance 3Q U.S. Gross Domestic Product report may also boost the appeal of bullion amid expectations for a downward revision in the growth rate, and the precious metal may remain well supported in the week ahead on the back of a weaker U.S. dollar.
Focus on the Japanese Yen in the Week Ahead
Precious Metals Exposed To Greenback Gains On Top-Tier US Data (adapted from dailyfx article)
Crude oil witnessed a rocky start to the week with the WTI benchmark off by 1.28% for the session. Global supply glut concerns were fanned by reports that several OPEC members would be excluded from production cuts. This comes ahead of a scheduled meeting amongst the petroleum producers later this week. While negative supply side cues remain, the crude benchmarks could continue to remain under pressure.
Meanwhile the precious metals witnessed a mixed session as their US Dollar counterpart drifted sideways amid a void of major US data. Looking to the session ahead, the greenback may take some guidance from revised Q3 GDP and Consumer Confidence figures. Given the generally positive sentiment towards the USD at present, it would likely take a material downside surprise to turn the tide against the reserve currency. This in turn could leave gold and silver exposed.
Gold remains at a crossroads as trend indicators warn of building upside momentum (20 SMA and ROC). Yet it is still capped below key resistance at 1,208 (also the 61.8% Fib.). This leaves a clearer setup desired to offer a more concrete technical bias.
USD/CAD Technical Analysis: Passing on Short Trade Setup (based on dailyfx article)
The US Dollar may have marked a critical reversal downward against its Canadian namesake after prices pierced a barrier guiding the uptrend since September. Near-term channel support is at 1.1177, with a break below that on a daily closing basis exposing the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement at 1.1142. Alternatively, a reversal above trend line support-turned-resistance at 1.1329 clears the way for a test of the 23.6% Fib expansion at 1.1389.
Gold prices may surge if Swiss vote on reserves passes (adapted from usatoday article)
Global gold prices may surge in the coming week if Swiss voters approve a controversial measure that would force their country's central bank to keep at least a fifth of its assets in gold.
If the referendum Sunday passes and the Swiss government is forced to start beefing up its reserves, the price of gold could jump to more than $1,350 an ounce — an increase of 18%, Bank of America predicts.
Spearheaded by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, the so-called Save Our Gold law would compel the Swiss National Bank, the country's central bank, to increase its gold reserves from the current 7.7% to 20% within five years.
To do that would require repatriating Switzerland's gold stored abroad and also buying approximately 1,500 tons of gold bullion at prices that have quadrupled since Switzerland began selling off its reserves in 2000.
The law would also forbid any future sales of Swiss gold.
Currently, Switzerland, with 1,040 tons, is the world's sixth largest holder of gold and the largest per-capita holder, according to the World Gold Council. The United States has the world's largest reserves at 8,133.5 tons.
However, UBS currency analyst Thomas Flury said "the overall impact on the franc would not be dramatic." He predicts that the central bank might institute negative interest rates, a measure that would weaken the franc.
"What is most worrying about this initiative for global markets is the prospect of limiting the freedom to print more money by re-introducing currencies that are partially or fully backed by gold," Cocca says. "Liquidity is what keeps markets happy these days, and any prospect of less liquidity would make markets fall."
Trading News Events: U.S. Durable Goods Orders (adapted from dailyfx article)
Another 0.6% contract in orders for U.S. Durable Goods may generate a more meaningful rebound in EUR/USD as it dampens the growth and inflation outlook for the world’s largest economy.
What’s Expected:
Why Is This Event Important:
The threat of a slower recovery may further delay the Fed’s normalization cycle as Chair Janet Yellen remains in no rush to remove the zero-interest rate policy (ZIRP), and the dollar may face a larger correction over the near-term should interest rate expectations falter.
Nevertheless, the ongoing improvement in consumer confidence may generate a better-than-expected print, and a rebound in demand for U.S. Durable Goods may heighten the bullish sentiment surrounding the dollar as the Fed is widely expected to raise the benchmark interest rate in 2015.
How To Trade This Event Risk
Bearish USD Trade: Orders Contract 0.6% or Greater
- Need to see green, five-minute candle following the release to consider a long trade on EURUSD
- If market reaction favors a bearish dollar trade, buy EURUSD with two separate position
- Set stop at the near-by swing low/reasonable distance from entry; look for at least 1:1 risk-to-reward
- Move stop to entry on remaining position once initial target is hit; set reasonable limit
Bearish USD Trade: Demand for Large-Ticket Items Improve- Need red, five-minute candle to favor a short EURUSD trade
- Implement same setup as the bearish dollar trade, just in the opposite direction
Potential Price Targets For The ReleaseEUR/USD Daily Chart
USD/CAD Daily Chart
XAU/USD Daily Chart
- Will watch the November high (1.2599) as EUR/USD holds above the monthly low (1.2356).
- Interim Resistance: 1.2610 (61.8% expansion) to 1.2620 (50% retracement)
- Interim Support: 1.2280 (100% expansion) to 1.2300 pivot
Impact that the U.S. Durable Goods report has had on EUR/USD during the last release(1 Hour post event )
(End of Day post event)
2014
September 2014 U.S. Durable Goods Orders
EURUSD M5: 56 pips price movement by USD - Durable Goods Orders news event:
Demand for U.S. Durable Goods slipped another 1.3% in September following the record 18.3% contraction the month prior. Orders for non-defense capital goods excluding aircraft, a proxy future business investments, also fell 1.7% during the same period. The persistent weakness in demand for large-ticket items may further dampen the outlook for global growthamid the weakening outlook for Europe and China. The greenback struggled to hold its ground following the worse-than-expected print, with EUR/USD climbing above the 1.2750 handle, but there was limited follow-through behind the market reaction as the pair closed at 1.2734.
USD/CAD Technical Analysis: Long Trade Sought on Pullback (based on dailyfx article)
The US Dollar may have begun a significant downward reversal against its Canadian counterpart after prices overcome support guiding the uptrend since September. A daily close below channel support at 1.1167 exposes the 1.1116-42 area marked by a rising trend line set from July and the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement. Alternatively, a reversal above the 1.1300-28 zone (channel top, trend line support-turned-resistance) opens the door for a challenge of the 23.6% Fib expansion at 1.1389.