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Brent: general analysis
Current trend
Top oil producers – Russia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela – have agreed to freeze oil output at 11 January level. This decision might help to tackle an oversupply of the global oil market. Thus, the price of oil has its chance to strengthen to $40 per barrel. However, at the same time, there is a lack of clear understanding of how long the agreement will last and whether the countries will strictly follow all its conditions.
Support and resistance
The price is trading slightly below the MA200.
The nearest support level is at 32.00.
The nearest resistance level is at 32.50.
Trading tips
Short positions can be opened from the level of 32.00 with the target at 30.47 and stop-loss at 32.20.
AUD/JPY: Australian Dollar resumed growth
Current trend
Yesterday the pair strengthened amid growing prices for commodities.
Supportive news that hit the markets yesterday were that Iran agreed to the proposal by few OPEC member-countries to freeze current output levels of oil. The country, however, did not specify the dates when restrictions will come into effect.
At the same time, the Yen remains under pressure after the last week’s rally as investors are worrying that the Bank of Japan may intervene in the market should the Yen continues strengthening.
Support and resistance
Bollinger Bands on the daily chart is moving down while the price range is narrowing. MACD is growing and giving a quite strong buy signal. Stochastic reached the overbought zone and trying to turn down.
The indicators recommend waiting for clearer trading signals.
Support levels: 81.00 (local low), 80.34 (local low), 80.00, 79.20, 77.57 (11 February low).
Resistance levels: 82.06 (local high), 82.41 (16 February high), 83.00, 83.62, 84.46, 85.00 (4 February high), 85.69, 86.00, 86.35 (29 January high).
Trading tips
Long positions can be opened after the price consolidation above the level of 82.06 (with the appropriate indicators signals) with targets at 83.50, 84.50, 85.00 and stop-loss at 81.00. Validity – 2-4 days.
Short positions can be opened after the breakdown of the level of 80.34 with targets at 78.00, 77.50 and stop-loss at 81.00. Validity – 2-4 days.
AUD/USD: analysis and forecast
Current trend
During the Asian session, the AUD/USD pair fell to the level of 0.7100. The Australia Dollar was losing its positions after RBA board member John Edwards stated the national currency is too strong. In his opinion, a more comfortable level for the AUD/USD pair would be 0.6500.
The Australian currency came under pressure amid the publication of labour market report. In January, Unemployment Rate in Australia was slightly up to 6.0% from 5.8%; Employment Change fell by 7.9K while analysts forecasted a 15K rise.
Today, attention needs to be paid to data on inflation in the US. Consumer Price Index is expected to remain unchanged. In case of a growth in the indicator, the USD might strengthen.
Support and resistance
At present, the pair is trying to break down the level of 0.7100. The Bulls are getting less active.
Support levels: 0.7100, 0.7050, 0.7000.
Resistance levels: 0.7240, 0.7180, 0.7140.
Trading tips
Short positions can be opened below the level of 0.7090 with targets at 0.7050, 0.7000 and stop-loss at 0.7110.
Long positions can be opened from the level of 0.7140 with the target at 0.7200 and stop-loss at 0.7110.
EUR/USD: general analysis
Current trend
The EUR/USD pair continues falling. The European currency is under pressure from Germany’s macroeconomic releases. IFO Expectations indicator came below the forecast, having fallen to 98.8 points. The statistics have raised concern that the eurozone’s largest economy is experiencing a slowdown.
Today, attention needs to be paid to data on Consumer Confidence, due in the US. If the indicator exceeds 97 points, the Euro is likely to continue its decline.
Support and resistance
RSI has reached the 30 level, indicating the price is approaching the overbought zone and can turn down from the current levels 1.0990-1.0970.
The nearest support level is 1.0991.
The nearest resistance level is 1.1052.
Trading tips
Short positions can be opened from the level of 1.0980 with the target at 1.0950 and stop-loss at 1.1000.
AUD/USD: review and forecast
Current trend
During the Asian session, the AUD fell to the level of 0.7170. The pair was moving down amid the publication of macroeconomic data on Australia.
In particular, analysts expected Wage Price Index to remain unchanged both on the quarterly and annual bases. However, the index was down to 0.5% from 0.6% and to 2.2% from 2.3%, respectively. The indicator of Construction Work Done fell by 3.6% in the fourth quarter against an expected decline by 2.0%.
Support and resistance
The pair continues trading within an ascending channel. The price rebounded down from the upper border 0.7240 and tested the level of 0.7170. Trading volumes have fallen that indicates the Bears are getting less active.
Support levels: 0.7170, 0.7140, 0.796.
Resistance levels: 0.7240, 0.7300, 0.7400.
Trading tips
Short positions can be opened below the level of 0.7170 with targets at 0.7140, 0.7100 and stop-loss at 0.7200.
Long positions can be opened above the level of 0.7240 with targets at 0.7300, 0.7400 and stop-loss at 0.7210.
EUR/JPY: pair remains under pressure
Current trend
The European currency is losing positions against the Japanese Yen amid a very low appetite for risk. On Wednesday, the pair reached its lows since April 2013, having fallen to the level of 122.45.
The Euro came under moderate pressure from recent macroeconomic data. In particular, France’s Consumer Confidence fell to 95 in February from 97 that is the lowest reading for the last six months.
At the same time, Japan’s statistics did not manage to support the national currency. Thus, Coincident Index was down to 110.9 points in December from 111.9 points.
Support and resistance
Bollinger Bands indicator on the daily chart is directed down. The price range tends to narrow down reflecting correctional dynamics in the pair. MACD has started growing but is still keeping a sell signal. Stochastic is in the oversold zone and trying to turn up indicating an upward correction in the pair.
The indicators recommend waiting for clearer trading signals.
Support levels: 123.57, 123.06 (23 February low), 122.45 (24 February low).
Resistance levels: 124.22, 125.00, 125.77, 126.16, 126.62 (18 February level), 127.30, 128.17 (16 February high), 128.75, 129.13.
Trading tips
Long positions can be opened after the consolidation above the level of 125.00 with targets at 126.60, 127.00 and stop-loss at 124.20. Validity – 2-3 days.
Short positions can be opened if the price turns down at the level of 125.00 with the target at 122.45 and stop-loss at 125.50. Validity – 2-3 days.
GBP/USD: general review
Current trend
The pair continues trading in a downward trend having lost around 2% of the value since the beginning of the year.
The Pound is substantially pressured by the possibility of a British exit from the European Union. The pressure was magnified because of the statements by the number of UK’s politicians who supported the decision to leave the EU. Current situation is likely to last until 23 June when the referendum on the matter is due in the UK.
In addition, the pair is pressured by significantly lowered probability of monetary policy tightening in the UK due to weak macroeconomic statistics that come out in the country lately.
Support and resistance
The nearest support level is at 1.3876.
The nearest resistance level is at 1.4059.
Trading tips
Short positions can be opened from the level of 1.4059 with the target at 1.3876 and stop-loss at 1.4100.
GBP/USD: general review
Current trend
Last week the pair significantly fell having lost around 400 points and reached its March 2009 lows.
The pair was substantially pressured by strong data from the US on the GDP for the fourth quarter of 2015 and Personal Consumption Expenditure – Price Index. Furthermore, UK’s data on the Total Business Investment and Consumer Confidence came out worse than expectations, which added to the pressure on the pair.
Today attention needs to be paid to data on Pending Home Sales for January from the US.
Support and resistance
On the 4-hour chart, the pair is trading near the lower MA of Bollinger Bands. Moving averages with 50, 100 and 144 periods remain above the price and directed down. MACD histogram is in the negative zone and its volumes are barely changing. ADX indicates a fall in the price, while DI lines are crossing each other and heading in opposite directions.
Support levels: 1.3841.
Resistance levels: 1.3878, 1.3923, 1.3965, 1.4025, 1.4070, 1.4107.
Trading tips
Short positions can be opened from the level of 1.3840 with targets at 1.3800, 1.3760 and stop-loss at 1.3870. Validity – 1-2 days.
Long positons can be opened from the level of 1.3920 with the target at 1.3960 and stop-loss at 1.3900. Validity- 1-2 days.
XAG/USD: growth resumed
Current trend
On Monday, the price of silver grew slightly, having moved up from its recent lows reached at the end of the previous week. Presently, the price is growing within an upward correction, but analysts keep positive outlook. Negative dynamics in stock markets and not so strong positions of the US currency allow prices of commodity assets to grow.
In particular, Chicago purchasing managers' index was down to 47.6 points in February from 55.6 points, while analysts forecasted a decline to only 53.0 points.
Support and resistance
Bollinger Bands indicator on the daily chart is turning down while the price range is narrowing down again. MACD keeps its strong upward trend. Stochastic has reached the border of the oversold zone and is trying to turn horizontally.
The indicators recommend waiting for clearer trading signals.
Support levels: 14.78, 14.60 (29 February low), 14.48, 14.40, 14.30, 14.18, 14.00 (22 January low), 13.90.
Resistance levels: 14.92, 15.07, 15.15, 15.29, 15.44, 15.57 (24 February high), 15.84, 16.00, 16.10, 16.34.
Trading tips
Long positions can be opened if the price breaks out the levels of 15.00, 15.07 (with appropriate indicator signals) with targets at 15.44, 15.57, 15.84 and stop-loss at 14.75. Validity – 2-4 days.
Short positions can be opened if the price turns down near the level of 15.00 with the target at 14.60 stop-loss at 15.30, 15.40. Validity – 2-3 days.
AUD/USD: pair is growing
Current trend
Since the beginning of the week, the pair is growing amid positive commentaries by RBA Governor Glenn Stevens. According to the head of the regulator, the Australian economy is likely to be on the rise at present. Furthermore, inflation in the country remains near its targets thus allowing for additional stimulation measures should they be required.
The pair was also supported by strong GDP data for the fourth quarter of 2015 from Australia. The index showed a 3.0% growth, which was significantly better than expectations.
Support and resistance
Bollinger Bands on the daily chart is moving up while the price range remains unchanged. MACD resumed its growth and formed a buy signal. Stochastic is growing as it bounced off the oversold zone.
The indicators recommend long positions.
Support levels: 0.7200 (local low), 0.7186, 0.7158, 0.7128, 0.7100, 0.7068 (19 February low), 0.7045, 0.7000, 0.6973 (9 February low).
Resistance levels: 0.7242 (local high), 0.7258 (23 February high), 0.7282, 0.7300, 0.7327 (31 December high).
Trading tips
Long positions can be opened after the breakout and consolidation above the level of 0.7258 with targets at 0.7300, 0.7350, 0.7400 and stop-loss at 0.7220. Validity – 2-4 days.
Short positions can be opened after the price rebound from the level of 0.7258 with targets at 0.7150, 0.7100 and stop-loss at 0.7300. Validity – 2-4 days.