Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Euro Firms Following Equities Lead, But is There Weakness Ahead?





USDCHF Range Really a Confirmation of Trend (source: Daily FX)
September 30, 2009 at 3:34 pm

The dollar is struggling to develop a meaningful, bullish reversal; and volatility over the past 24 hours has run abnormally high. These are not the ideal... (source: Daily FX) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

Euro Firms Following Equities Lead, But is There Weakness Ahead? (source: Daily FX)
September 30, 2009 at 3:25 pm

The EUR/USD continues to see risk sentiment have the greatest influence on price action as movement in the DJIA is explaining 41% of overall direction.... (source: Daily FX) - News widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

US Dollar Down Despite Q2 GDP Revision - Testimony from Fed Chairman Bernanke on Thursday (source: Daily FX)
September 30, 2009 at 3:18 pm

. Euro, British Pound Edge Higher in Choppy Day of Trading . Japanese Yen Mixed Ahead of Q3 Tankan Report (source: Daily FX) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

Currency Crosses: Technical Outlook (source: Daily FX)
September 30, 2009 at 3:04 pm

The EURCHF is approaching the apex of its nearly year long triangle so beware of a break. The break from a large EURCAD downsloping wedge is bullish but... (source: Daily FX) - RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

EUR/USD: Trading the ISM Manufacturing Report (source: Daily FX)
September 30, 2009 at 2:24 pm

Manufacturing activity in the U.S. is expected to expand for the second consecutive month in September as economists forecast the ISM index to rise to... (source: Daily FX) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

15:30 (CET) - US indexes positive (source: Alerts Feed)
September 30, 2009 at 11:33 am

The main US indexes are on positive ground, after the good US GDP data. DJI: +0,20% S&P 500: +0,25% Nasdaq: +0,44% (source: Alerts Feed) - RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

USD/JPY Consolidation Makes It Attractive For Scalping Strategies (source: Daily FX)
September 30, 2009 at 11:15 am

After a sharp bearish break the USD/JPY has regained its footing and settled into a defined range making it attractive for scalping strategies. The threat... (source: Daily FX) - RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com



Overnight Interest Rate Update 10.01.09





US Dollar Gains as Japan's Capital Investment Tumbles, Sinking Asian Equities (Euro Open)
October 1, 2009 at 12:55 am

The US Dollar gained in overnight trading as a selloff on Asian equities exchanges drove demand for the safety-correlated currency after Japan's Tankan...

Overnight Interest Rate Update 10.01.09
October 1, 2009 at 12:10 am


FXbootcamp London Outlook 10.01.2009
September 30, 2009 at 9:12 pm


German Retail Sales to Shrink for Fourth Month, Outlook Remains Bleak
September 30, 2009 at 7:15 pm

German Retail Sales are expected to shrink for the fourth consecutive month, although the pace of contraction is set to moderate to -0.8% in the year to...

UK Manufacturing Sector Set to Expand in September
September 30, 2009 at 7:15 pm

UK Manufacturing PMI is expected to print at 50.2 in September, showing that the industrial sector expanded for the second time in three months, rising...

Japan's Business Outlook Improves But Investment Falls Most in 10 Years
September 30, 2009 at 7:15 pm

Japan's Tankan Survey revealed that large manufacturers' economic expectations improved for the second consecutive quarter in the three months to September,...

A Surge in FX Volatility Reflects Fundamental Themes, Not Necessarily Data (Forex Video)
September 30, 2009 at 6:25 pm

The US dollar and Swiss franc were top movers for the day; but why did their respective moves seem to contradict the economic data?

Forex Wrapup 09.30.09
September 30, 2009 at 5:52 pm


Daily Pivot Points
September 30, 2009 at 5:11 pm


EURUSD Short Term Bullish Pattern
September 30, 2009 at 4:31 pm

EURUSD weakness has been contained by channel support and the latest test could be the right shoulder of a short term inverse head and shoulders bottom....

Japanese Yen Mixed Ahead of Q3 Tankan Report
September 30, 2009 at 4:10 pm


Euro, British Pound Edge Higher in Choppy Day of Trading
September 30, 2009 at 4:09 pm


US Dollar Down Despite Q2 GDP Revision - Testimony from Fed Chairman Bernanke on Thursday
September 30, 2009 at 4:07 pm


USDCHF Range Really a Confirmation of Trend
September 30, 2009 at 3:34 pm

The dollar is struggling to develop a meaningful, bullish reversal; and volatility over the past 24 hours has run abnormally high. These are not the ideal...

Euro Firms Following Equities Lead, But is There Weakness Ahead?
September 30, 2009 at 3:25 pm

The EUR/USD continues to see risk sentiment have the greatest influence on price action as movement in the DJIA is explaining 41% of overall direction....

US Dollar Down Despite Q2 GDP Revision - Testimony from Fed Chairman Bernanke on Thursday
September 30, 2009 at 3:18 pm

• Euro, British Pound Edge Higher in Choppy Day of Trading • Japanese Yen Mixed Ahead of Q3 Tankan Report

Currency Crosses: Technical Outlook
September 30, 2009 at 3:04 pm

The EURCHF is approaching the apex of its nearly year long triangle so beware of a break. The break from a large EURCAD downsloping wedge is bullish but...

EUR/USD: Trading the ISM Manufacturing Report
September 30, 2009 at 2:24 pm

Manufacturing activity in the U.S. is expected to expand for the second consecutive month in September as economists forecast the ISM index to rise to...

USD/JPY Consolidation Makes It Attractive For Scalping Strategies
September 30, 2009 at 11:15 am

After a sharp bearish break the USD/JPY has regained its footing and settled into a defined range making it attractive for scalping strategies. The threat...

Forex Correlations Update: US Dollar and Japanese Yen Less Correlated with S&P 500
September 30, 2009 at 11:11 am


Stockpiles of Crude Oil Climb for Second Week
September 30, 2009 at 10:44 am




Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Events to Watch, Eurozone CPI, Japanese Tankan






Events to Watch, Eurozone CPI, Japanese Tankan
September 29, 2009 at 10:12 am

Japan Tankan survey - Q3: The large manufacturer business condition DI is anticipated to have risen to -34 in the third quarter from -48 in the prior quarter as driven by improvements in production/inventory cycle. On the other hand, large non-manufacturer DI probably only risen 2 points to -27. DIs...

Trade Idea: GBP/USD - Sell at 1.6035
September 29, 2009 at 4:46 am

The British pound has rebounded after intra-day retreat to 1.5824 as expected, retaining our view that further consolidation above recent low at 1.5770 would take place and retracement to 1.6037 (38.2% Fibonacci retracement of 1.6470 to 1.5770) is likely, however, reckon 1.6079 (50% Fibonacci retracement of 1.6388 to 1.5770) would...

Trade Idea: USD/CHF - Sell at 1.0470 O.C.O. Buy at 1.0280
September 29, 2009 at 4:45 am

The greenback has continued to edge higher on dollar's broad-based strength and correction of recent decline to 1.0466/70 is likely, however, reckon resistance at 1.0529 (previous support turned resistance) would hold from here and bring another decline later. Below 1.0270/75 would signal top is formed and fall to 1.0243 would...

USD/JPY Mid-Day Outlook
September 29, 2009 at 4:43 am

USD/JPY's rebound from 88.23 is still in progress and further rise might be seen. But upside is still expected to be limited below 92.52 resistance and bring fall resumption. On the downside, below 89.12 will flip intraday bias back to the downside. Break of 88.23 will target key support level...

GBP/USD Mid-Day Outlook
September 29, 2009 at 4:38 am

GBP/USD's recovery from 1.5769 is still in progress and further rise might be seen. But should be limited by 1.6133 support turned resistance and bring fall resumption. Below 1.5769 will target 161.8% projection of 1.7043 to 1.6111 from 1.6740 at 1.5232 next.

USD/CHF Mid-Day Outlook
September 29, 2009 at 4:36 am

USD/CHF's rebound from 1.1085 extends further in early US session and the break of 1.0388 resistance indicates that a short term bottom is at least formed with bullish convergence conditions in 4 hours MACD. Further rise should be seen to 1.0530 support turned resistance first. On the downside, however, below...

Trade Idea: EUR/USD - Sell at 1.4685
September 29, 2009 at 4:29 am

The single currency has fallen again on dollar's strength across the board especially versus European currencies, suggesting the decline to 1.4845 top is still in progress and stronger retracement of recent upmove to 1.4511/15 (50% Fibonacci retracement of 1.4177 to 1.4845 and previous support) is under way, however, reckon 1.4448...

Trade Idea: USD/JPY - Hold Short Entered at 90.10
September 29, 2009 at 4:28 am

As the greenback has risen again after brief retreat to 89.60/63 on dollar's broad-based strength, suggesting caution on our bearishness and resistance at 90.35 must hold for prospect of another fall. Below said minor support would bring fall to 89.00 and later retest of 88.23 but below this recent low...

EUR/USD Mid-Day Outlook
September 29, 2009 at 4:15 am

EUR/USD's fall resumes by breaking 1.4564 and at this point, intraday bias remains on the downside. As discussed before, we're still favoring the case that a short term top is at least formed at 1.4842, with bearish divergence condition in 4 hours MACD. Further decline is expected to be seen...

Mid-Day Report: Dollar Rises after Consumer Confidence Disappointment
September 29, 2009 at 4:14 am

Dollar strengthens in early US session after disappointment from consumer confidence data which triggered some selloff in stocks. DOW reversed earlier gains and dropped back to below 9800 level. Crude oil and gold are soft in tight range and is vulnerable to further decline. Dollar index broke yesterday's high of...

Trade Idea: EUR/JPY - Sell At 131.80
September 28, 2009 at 11:49 pm

Although the single currency retreated after intra-day marginal rise to 131.79 (just missed our short entry for 1 pip), break of 130.00 is needed to signal the correction from 129.84 has ended and bring resumption of recent decline towards 129.00 but reckon downside would be limited to 128.00 and chart...

Trade Idea: AUD/USD - Buy At 0.8650
September 28, 2009 at 11:47 pm

Aussie's anticipated rally has justified our bullishness and met our indicated upside target at 0.8750 (making 150 points profit), confirming the correction from 0.8790 has ended at 0.8585 and the wave (5) is now in progress. Above said resistance would extend gain to 0.8820 but loss of upward momentum should...

GBP/JPY Elliott Wave Analysis
September 28, 2009 at 11:16 pm

The selloff in British pound after breaking indicated support at 146.75 confirms our view that the c leg as well as the larger degree wave 4 has ended at 163.00 and bearishness remains for further subsequent weakness to support at 139.03 would be seen.

GBP/USD Elliott Wave Analysis
September 28, 2009 at 11:16 pm

Cable's breach of indicated 1.5983 support has reinforced our bearish count that wave (v) of C has possibly ended at 1.7044 and bearishness remains for further decline to 1.5690 (38.2% Fibonacci retracement of 1.3500-1.7044) and later to 1.5591 (1.236 projection of 1.7044 to 1.6113 measuring from 1.6742) but reckon 1.5272...

EUR/GBP Daily Outlook
September 28, 2009 at 9:58 pm

With 4 hours MACD dragged below signal line, an intraday top should be in place in EUR/GBP at 0.9297. Some consolidation could now be seen but after all, pull back is expected to be contained by 0.8983/9081 support zone and bring rally resumption. Above 0.9297 will target 0.9494 resistance next....

EUR/CHF Daily Outlook
September 28, 2009 at 9:52 pm

Further decline in EUR/CHF cannot be ruled out but after all, price actions from 1.5380 are treated as corrective in nature. Hence, downside should be contained above 1.5007 low and bring strong rebound. Nevertheless, break of 1.5231 resistance is needed to signal that the cross has bottomed out. Otherwise, risk...

Trade Idea: USD/CHF - Sell At 1.0460, O.C.O. Buy At 1.0250
September 28, 2009 at 9:46 pm

Dollar's near term choppy trading is expected to continue and as temporary low has been formed at 1.0170 last week, minor support at 1.0243 should limit downside and bring another corrective rise to 1.0420/25, however, reckon resistance at 1.0466 would attract renewed selling interest and bring another decline later.

Trade Idea: GBP/USD - Sell At 1.6000
September 28, 2009 at 9:45 pm

Although the British pound has retreated after rebounding to 1.5959 this morning and consolidation with downside bias is seen, break of yesterday's low at 1.5770 is needed to confirm recent decline has resumed and extend weakness towards 1.5719 (1.236 times projection of 1.6742-1.6134 measuring from 1.6470) and then 1.5690 (38.2%...

EUR/JPY Daily Outlook
September 28, 2009 at 9:41 pm

With 4 hours MACD crossed above signal line, an intraday low should be in place in EUR/JPY and some consolidations might now be seen. Nevertheless, recovery is expected to be limited well below 135.47 resistance and bring fall resumption. Below 129.80 will target 100% projection of 138.70 to 131.00 from...

GBP/JPY Daily Outlook
September 28, 2009 at 9:37 pm

GBP/JPY recovers after dropping to as low as 139.72. An intraday low should be in place with 143.15 minor resistance broken with 4 hours MACD crossed above signal line. Some consolidations could now be seen but upside is expected to be limited below 149.01 support turned resistance and bring fall...

Trade Idea: EUR/USD - Sell At 1.4735
September 28, 2009 at 9:22 pm

The single currency has traded narrowly and further consolidation shall take place today and whilst recovery to the Kijun-Sen (now at 1.4704) cannot be ruled out, renewed selling interest should emerge around 1.4738-41 (61.8% Fibonacci retracement of 1.4845 to 1.4565 and current level of the Ichimoku cloud top), bring another...

Trade Idea: USD/JPY - Hold Short Entered At 90.10
September 28, 2009 at 9:20 pm

Despite intra-day rebound to 90.23, as long as resistance at 90.35 (previous support turned resistance) holds, bearishness remains for a retreat later but below recent low at 88.23 is needed to confirm decline has resumed and extend weakness towards 87.81 (61.8% projection of 97.79 to 90.12 measuring from 92.55) but...

USD/CAD Daily Outlook
September 28, 2009 at 9:09 pm

USD/CAD's pull back from 1.0991 extends further and the break of 1.0859 indicates that an intraday top is in place. Some consolidation should now be seen. But downside is expected to be contained above 1.0659 support and bring rally resumption. As discussed before, a short term bottom should at least...

GBP/USD Candlesticks and Ichimoku Analysis
September 28, 2009 at 9:04 pm

Cable's selloff adds credence to our bearish view that top has been formed at 1.7044 earlier and our indicated downside target at 1.5983 has been met and further fall to 1.5721 (50% Fibonacci retracement of 1.4398 to 1.7044 as well as current level of the Kijun-Sen), then towards 1.5591 (1.236...

AUD/USD Daily Outlook
September 28, 2009 at 9:03 pm

AUD/USD rebounded strongly after drawing support from 0.8589. While upside momentum is clearly diminishing, there is not confirmation of topping with 0.8589 support intact. Another high above 0.8787 might be seen. But still, we'd expect further loss of momentum 61.8% projection of 0.6284 to 0.8262 from 0.7702 at 0.8924 and...

USD/CHF Candlesticks and Ichimoku Analysis
September 28, 2009 at 9:03 pm

The greenback extended medium term decline from 1.2298 as suggested in our previous update and our indicated downside target at 1.0176 (61.8% projection of 1.1967 to 1.0592 measuring from 1.1026) has been met (last week's low was 1.0170). Although dollar has recovered from there, bearishness remains for further decline towards...

EUR/USD Daily Outlook
September 28, 2009 at 8:57 pm

Intraday bias in EUR/USD remains on the downside with 1.4724 minor resistance intact. We're still favoring the case that a short term top is at least formed at 1.4842, with bearish divergence condition in 4 hours MACD. Further decline is now expected to be seen to 1.4446 resistance turned support...

GBP/USD Daily Outlook
September 28, 2009 at 8:52 pm

With 4 hours MACD crossed above signal line, an intraday low is in place in GBP/USD at 1.5769. Some consolidation could be seen but recovery should be limited by 1.6133 support turned resistance and bring fall resumption. Below 1.5769 will target 161.8% projection of 1.7043 to 1.6111 from 1.6740 at...

USD/CHF Daily Outlook
September 28, 2009 at 8:48 pm

No change in USD/CHF's outlook. Bullish convergence conditions in 4 hours MACD argues that a short term bottom is formed at 1.0185 but this is not confirmed by a break of 1.0388 resistance yet. Intraday outlook remains neutral for the moment. Break of 1.0388 will indicate that a short term...

USD/JPY Daily Outlook
September 28, 2009 at 8:37 pm

USD/JPY's rebound from 88.23 continues and break of 89.93 indicates that an intraday low is formed. Some more recovery might be seen but after all, upside is expected to be limited below 92.52 resistance and bring fall resumption. On the downside, below 89.12 will flip intraday bias back to the...

Daily Report: Yen Lower as Fujii Reversed Rhetoric and Stocks Rebound
September 28, 2009 at 8:36 pm

The Japanese yen continue to retreat after Japan Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii reversed his rhetoric about strong yen policy and as Asian stocks rebound following strength in US equities. Fujii claimed he "never said I will leave the yen to strengthen", insisting that he was misinterpreted as supporting a strong...



Toyota warns on potentially deadly floormats






Toyota warns on potentially deadly floormats
September 29, 2009 at 6:16 pm

Lexus and Toyota advised drivers of 3.8 million of its cars to remove floor mats or risk a forced-down accelerator pedal that could lead to a fatal crash.

Foreclosure blight: The cleanup crawls along
September 29, 2009 at 2:54 pm

A controversial $3.9 billion federal program aimed at saving neighborhoods blighted by foreclosure is hitting hurdles that could threaten its effectiveness.

Starbucks instant coffee unveiled
September 29, 2009 at 2:47 pm

Starbucks unveiled a brand of instant coffee Tuesday that the high-end chain says "will change the way people drink coffee."

CIT may nab $10 billion credit line
September 29, 2009 at 2:35 pm

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Google plans limited preview of Wave
September 29, 2009 at 2:19 pm

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Market is pulling down the shorts
September 29, 2009 at 1:29 pm

At this time a year ago, short sellers were branded scapegoats by many who were not happy to watch the value of their stock portfolios rapidly dwindle away.

FDIC asks banks for help
September 29, 2009 at 12:06 pm

The banking bust is getting mighty costly.

These nonprofit CEOs are getting raises
September 29, 2009 at 11:57 am

Nonprofit CEOs didn't feel the economic pinch in 2008 despite charitable giving having declined for the first time since 1987.

YouTube credit card rant gets results
September 29, 2009 at 11:43 am

"You are evil, thieving bastards."

Hunting for bargain-bin value stocks
September 29, 2009 at 11:18 am

Fairholme Fund: (FAIRX) Manager: Bruce Berkowitz Return since 12/01/08: 53%

Consumer confidence dip is bad holiday omen
September 29, 2009 at 11:05 am

A key measure of consumer confidence fell in September, after a gain in the previous month, raising concerns about retail sales in the upcoming holiday season, a research group said Tuesday.

Stocks seesaw after sprint
September 29, 2009 at 10:51 am

Wall Street seesawed Tuesday as a better-than-expected housing market report vied with a surprise drop in consumer confidence, leaving investors wary of pushing stocks much in either direction.

Home prices gain for 3rd straight month
September 29, 2009 at 10:37 am

There was another tick-up in home prices in July, a further indication that housing markets may be stabilizing, according to a report issued Tuesday.

Motorola gets in the game
September 29, 2009 at 9:43 am

The vibe at the mobile industry conference in San Francisco was a mix of anticipation and skepticism as Sanjay Jha, co-CEO and putative savior of Motorola, took the stage to discuss its newest wireless phones.

Dell's new laptop: $1,999 for 4.5 pounds
September 29, 2009 at 6:48 am

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Don't be a market opportunist
September 29, 2009 at 5:18 am

Question: I believe that last year's upheaval has created some terrific opportunities if you're willing to be an opportunistic investor. You can already see that lots of money is being made in the market. So I'm considering investments that I would hold not for the next 10 years, but ones where the upside far outweighs the downside for the next 12 to 18 months. Do you think this is a prudent approach? --David, Brooklyn, New York

The fixers: From engines to hip replacements
September 29, 2009 at 3:35 am

What do an MRI machine and a Ford F-150 have in common?