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Date : 23rd January 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 23rd January 2019.



FX News Today

* 10-year Treasury yields are down from overnight highs, but still up 0.7 bp at 2.746%, and 10-year JGB yields climbed 0.8 bp to -0.004%.

* Stock markets remained cautious during the Asian session.

* The Bank of Japan held policy steady, as expected, while further reducing its outlook for inflation. The resulting weakness in the Yen didn’t help stock markets and Topix and Nikkei dropped -0.60% and -0.14% respectively.

* The Hang Seng is also down -0.04%, despite mainland China markets initially moving higher as China’s central bank pumped liquidity into the banking system once again. Still, the measures are also a sign that officials are nervous about the slowdown in the economy and CSI 300 and Shanghai Comp are down -0.24% and -0.13%. The bank offered around 258 bln Yuan (USD 38 bln) to banks through its medium term lending tool.

* Markets continue to question the progress in the US-Sino trade talks, even though White House adviser Lawrence Kudlow said that the trade talks are still on and the story about cancelled preparatory meetings was “not true, there was never any meeting. We are moving toward negotiations.” The negotiations next week will be “very, very important” and “determinative”.

* Meanwhile, there are the first signs of a possible way out of the US government shutdown.

* Markets remain easily spooked, but appear to have already priced in a lot of risk last year and US stock futures are moving higher after yesterday’s sell off. Oil prices are trading at USD 53.27 per barrel.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* Canadian Retail Sales – After Wholesale Sales plummeted yesterday, Canadian Retail Sales are expected to have also declined by 0.4% m/m, with core Retail Sales (ex autos) expected to have declined by 0.6%.

* World Economic Forum at Davos –The second day of the WEF annual meetings held in Davos and attended by officials from over 90 countries. Comments from central bankers and other influential officials can create significant market volatility.

* Richmond Manufacturing Index – Expectations – The index is expected to have remained at a sub-zero level, standing at -2 after the -8 in the December release.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 24th January 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 24th January 2019.



FX News Today

* 10-year Bund yields are down -0.6 bp at 0.216% in opening trade. Treasury yields also fell back from overnight highs and are now down -0.2 bp at 2.739%, while JGB yields remain up 0.8 bp at 0.001%.

* Stock markets mostly managed to move higher in Asia overnight (excluding the Nikkei which closed with a loss of 0.09%) and DAX futures are also up, while US futures are narrowly mixed and the FTSE 100 future is swinging between gains and losses.

* Brexit developments remain in focus, but while in the UK officials continue to struggle to find a consensus on the way forward, the focus in the Eurozone turns to the ECB meeting today.

* Rates are widely expected to remain on hold and the guidance little changed, but Draghi is likely to sound much more cautious on the growth and inflation outlook, which should underpin stock markets.

* Norges Bank is also expected to hold rates steady and the data calendar focuses on Eurozone PMI readings, which are expected to show further weakness in the preliminary release for January.

* US earnings reports have helped to underpin risk appetite in recent days, while the ongoing government shutdown is preventing timely data releases and leaving investors focused on trade talk developments, company news and in Europe, Brexit jitters.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* EU Services, Manufacturing, and Composite PMI – The Services PMI is expected to come out at 51.5 in January, compared to 51.2 in December. This is expected to have a positive impact on the Composite PMI, which is expected to rise to 51.4 compared to 51.1 in December. The Manufacturing PMI is expected to have remained at the same levels as in December.

* World Economic Forum at Davos – The third day of the WEF annual meetings held in Davos and attended by officials from over 90 countries. Comments from central bankers and other influential officials can create significant market volatility.

* ECB Interest Rate Decision – ECB is not expected to proceed with any changes in the interest rate yet as it is has just started evaluating the effects from the end of QE in December. However, communication could provide important information regarding the future path of policy.

* US Jobless Claims – Initial Jobless Claims are expected to rise to 220k compared to 213k last week, while Continuing Jobless Claims are expected to decline slightly to 1.735M, compared to 1.737M last week.

* US Services, Manufacturing, and Composite PMI – Reductions in PMIs are expected in all sectors, in conjunction with the overall perception of a slowdown in the US, and the ongoing government shutdown.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 25th January 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 25th January 2019.



FX News Today

* 10-year Treasury yields are up 1.6 bp at 2.732% while JGB yields fell back -0.4 bp to -0.008%, despite broad gains on Asian stock markets overnight.

* Topix and Nikkei managed gains of 0.87% and 0.97% respectively. The Hang Seng is up 1.44% and the CSI 300 1.23%. The ASX climbed 0.8%, lifted by higher commodity prices.

* Earnings reports have helped to prop up market sentiment this week, despite the fact that economists and central banks are now catching up with the gloomy view on the outlook for world growth that already sent markets lower at the end of last year.

* The global cyclical chip sector seems to be recovering, which is underpinning tech stocks.

* US and European stock futures are also posting broad gains, suggesting an overall positive end to the week, with markets now bracing for key events next week including the continuation of US-Sino trade talks as well as the Fed meeting.

* ECB’s Coeure commented that it’s too early to discuss whether ECB will hike rates this year, while adding that the central bank may have to adjust rate guidance at some point. Coeure admitted in a Bloomberg interview that the economic slowdown has surprised the central bank although he also added that the jury is still out on how persistent the slowdown will be.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count – Oil Rigs stood at 852 last week, with the number of drills highly dependent on the price of Oil.

* US Monthly Budget Statement – In view of the US government shutdown, the Budget Statement in December is expected to be much lower than the previous month, at a deficit of 12 billion, compared to a deficit of 205 billion in November.

* World Economic Forum at Davos – The third day of the WEF annual meetings held in Davos and attended by officials from over 90 countries. Comments from central bankers and other influential officials can create significant market volatility.

* German Ifo Business Climate – Following the slowdown in the German economy, business climate is expected to decline to 100.7 compared to 101.0 in the previous month.

Support and Resistance Levels



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USD/JPY Forex News and Analysis - Strengthens Over 110.452, Weakens Under 109.445

Based on the order of last weeks price movement and close at 109.545, the giving out of the USD/JPY is likely to be included by trader submission to the main 50% level at 109.445.

The Dollar/Yen closed lower vis--vis the order of Friday and for the week as investors prepared for later-door weeks U.S. Federal Reserve inclusion rate decision and monetary policy poster. The complaint stemmed from expectations the central bank would depart organization rates unchanged and reports it was in addition to bringing a mount happening less to its tab sheet dwindling program. Both moves are considered dovish by investors.

On Friday, the USD/JPY granted at 109.545, as well as to 0.093 or -0.08%. For the week, the Dollar/Yen closed beside 0.229 or -0.21%.

Earlier in the week, the Dollar/Yen rallied after the Bank of Japan scuff its inflation forecasts but maintained its gigantic stimulus program. The BOJ plus left union rates unchanged. BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda plus warned of growing risks to the economy from trade protectionism and faltering global demand.

Date : 28th January 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 28th January 2019.



FX News Today

* 10-year Treasury yields corrected from Friday’s highs and are down -1.8 bp at 2.740%.

* Stock markets in Asia initially got support from US President Trump’s agreement to a temporary end to the 35-day partial government shutdown which underpinned Wall Street on Friday.

* However, Trump also threatened to resume the shutdown on Feb 15 if his demands on the financing of a border wall are not met.

* Japan underperformed and Topix and Nikkei were under pressure from the off, while elsewhere gains faded during the course of the session as markets continue to fret over potential risk factors, first and foremost the US-Sino trade talks and Brexit.

* Topix and Nikkei lost -0.68% and -0.60% respectively. The Hang Seng is now down -0.105 and the CSI 300 down -0.06%.

* Australia is shut for a holiday and US futures are heading south.

* Oil prices fell back from a session high of USD 53.64 per barrel and the front end WTI future is now at USD 53.01 per barrel.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* ECB Draghi Speech (EUR, GMT 14:00) – The ECB President is due to testify at the European Parliament in Brussels.

* New Zealand Trade Balance (NZD, GMT 22:45) – The New Zealand trade balance is expected to have come out in surplus area in December, compared to a deficit in November.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 29th January 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 29th January 2019.



FX News Today

* US equities turned lower after a miss by CAT and warning from Nvidia, both partly blaming the global slowdown and China in particular for their woes;yields back down.

* Criminal charges in the US against Chinese telecom giant Huawei overshadow trade talks and prevent a long-awaited US-Sino deal.

* Topix and Nikkei lost -0.63% and -0.47% respectively.

* Brexit at complex crossroads in UK; today’s parliamentary votes may clear picture

* Oil prices are higher and the front end WTI future is trading at USD 52.43 per barrel.

* EURUSD recovered to clear 1.14, up from last week’s 6-wk low at 1.1289.

* USDJPY came off highs, concurrently with correction in global stock markets.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* Brexit:
*A number of amendments are due to be voted today in Parliament, including ones that seek to either delay Brexit from March 29, or to legislate against there being a no-deal Brexit, or opens the way to a second referendum on EU membership.

*Parliament is also due to vote on the Prime Minister May’s Withdrawal Agreement, which lacking a concession from the EU to write-in an amendment that legally time limits the Irish backstop, or allows the UK to unilaterally withdraw from it, looks set to be rejected.

*A no-deal Brexit scenario remains a possibility, although May, while using it as a threat, will likely ultimately prevent it, as will Parliament.

* US Consumer Confidence – Expectations –January consumer confidence is expected to decline further to 126.0 from a prior 5-month low of 128.1 in December, versus an 18-year high of 137.9 in October.

* Japanese Retail Trade – Expectations – December retail sales are seen contracting at a -1.0% y/y from -2.2% for large retailers. Total sales are expected to slow further to a 1.0% y/y rate from 1.4% in November and 3.6% in October.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 30th January 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 30th January 2019.



FX News Today

* Stock markets traded mixed in Asia – NASDAQ is outperforming, Nikkei lost -0.52% and UK100 futures are moving higher.

* No more bad news from Apple: Apple Inc.’s report of sharp growth in its services business helped to underpin sentiment,.

* Brexit: UK lawmakers didn’t vote to extend the Brexit deadline. PM May heads back to Brussels to re-negotiate backstop.

* EU leaders were once again quick to stress that the legal text of the withdrawal agreement is not up for discussion.

* French GDP numbers held up better than expected and German GfK consumer confidence unexpectedly jumped higher.

* EURUSD ebbed back to net unchanged (1.1430) after posting 2-week high at 1.1451.

* USDJPY stucks in the mid-to-low 109.0s.

* GBPUSD is trading near 1.3100 from 1.3190 high.

* The front end WTI future is trading at USD 53.42 per barrel.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* German Jan HICP – Expectations -While the German HICP rates are above the Eurozone average now, base effects from lower energy prices continue to keep the headline rate below the ECB’s 2% limit. The preliminary January reading should be at 1.8% y/y .

* ADP Employment – Expectations –The January ADP Employment report should reveal a 195k gain for the month, after a 271k December gain.

* FOMC – Expectations – The FOMC statement will be released at 19:00 GMT. That will be followed by Chairman Powell’s press conference, which will now be a regular affair at each meeting, although forecasts will continue to be published quarterly. No one expects any action on rates tomorrow (including IOER). We expect the statement to include the new watchword “patient,” along with “flexible,” with the latter perhaps a nod to the balance sheet, and stress on data dependency.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 31st January 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 31st January 2019.



FX News Today

* Asian stock markets rallied after the FOMC, which boosted risk appetite.

* FOMC held policy steady and pledged to be patient with further interest rate hikes – a possible sign that the Fed is signalling a potential end to its tightening cycle.

* Topix and Nikkei climbed 1.08% and 1.06% respectively.

* US Equities firmed after Apple, Boeing, AMD results.

* German Retail Sales slumped 4.3% m/m at the start of the European session. It raised concerns about the health of the German economy.

* European futures are moving higher, in tandem with US futures, after a rally overnight.

* WTI crude +2.0% near $54.50 after small EIA build.

* USDIndex stumbled 0.45% to 95.40; EUR probed 1.15, JPY through 109.00.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* Eurozone Prelim. Flash GDP – Expectations – Overall Eurozone GDP should show growth holding at 0.2% q/q, but with risk to the downside.

* German and EU Unemployment Change – Expectations – A decline is anticipated in the German unemployment number of -4K. The December Eurozone unemployment rate is seen falling back to 7.8% from 7.9%.

* Canadian GDP – Expectations – GDP for November is on track to contract 0.1% in November (m/m, sa) as the sharp decline in oil prices materially impacted the economy.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 1st February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 1st February 2019.



FX News Today

* US-Sino trade talks will continue later this month with the March 1 deadline for tariff hikes coming ever closer. Both sides sounded cautiously optimistic

* Stock markets traded mixed in Asia. Topix and Nikkei closed with a gain of -0.18% and a marginal gain of 0.07% respectively.

* China’s manufacturing PMI decline dropped to the lowest level since February 2016. This revived concerns about the country’s economic strength.

* Earnings reports continue to come into the mix and banks were the biggest drag on Japanese benchmarks, while electronics makers gained.

* European stock futures are moving higher and US futures are now also mostly up as the focus shifts to US jobs data.

* The WTI rallied as much as 2%, peaking at two-plus month highs of $55.32 before falling back to the current $53.80.

* EURUSD eased from 3-week highs, back to 1.1440 area. USDJPY is above 2-week lows and currently retesting 109.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* Eurozone Manuf. PMI – Expectations – January Eurozone Manufacturing PMI will likely be confirmed at just 50.5 from the preliminary print, dropping from December’s 51.4, with confidence data adding to concerns that the slowdown will be more protracted than initially expected.

* Eurozone’s CPI – Expectations –Eurozone preliminary CPI reading for January should be at just 1.5% y/y, down from 1.6% y/y at the end of 2018.

* US Nonfarm Payrolls and ISM Manu. PMI – Expectations – January nonfarm payrolls are expected to increase by 200k, with a 195k private payroll gain. The ISM is expected to slip to a new 2-year low of 54.0 in January from 54.3 in December, versus a 14-year high of 61.4 in August.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 4th February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 4th February 2019.



FX News Today

* 10-year Treasury yields are up 0.7 bp at 2.691%, and 10-year JGB yields climbed 0.8 bp to -0.023%.

* Yields continue to move higher and Asian stock markets mostly managed modest gains in quiet trade, with China and South Korea closed for Lunar New Year celebrations.

* Topix and Nikkei managed gains of 1.07% and 0.46% respectively, while the Hang Seng climbed 0.21% and the ASX closed up 0.48%. US futures are marginally higher.

* US President Trump told CBS trade talks with China are “doing very well” and also sounded confident on an agreement with North Korea, which helped to underpin confidence and risk appetite, after strong US data releases on Friday dampened concern about the outlook for world growth and counterbalanced disappointing forecasts from Amazon.

* Earnings reports will remain a key factor this week alongside fundamentals and political developments in Europe also, where Brexit concerns remain high on the agenda.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* ECB Mersch Speech – Yves Mersch, a member of the ECB Executive Board will speak at Lamfalussy Lectures Conference of Lamfalussy Award at Central Bank of Hungary in Budapest.

* UK Construction PMI – The UK PMI is expected to have stood at 52.6 in January, compared to 52.8 in December.

* US Factory Orders – Factory Orders are expected to have grown by 0.2% in November, compared to -2.1% in October.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 5th February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 5th February 2019.



FX News Today

* RBA left the cash rate on hold as expected and conceded that some downside risks have increased. RBA set to make subtle shift to the dovish side.

* RBA’s central scenario for the economy is around 3% growth in 2019.

* AUDUSD perked up to 0.7260 from 0.7204.

* Alphabet beat on profits and revenue, by making $8.94 billion on $39.27 billion revenue, but shares fell 3% on continuing pressure on advertising prices and decreasing margins.

* European stock futures are moving higher, while US futures are struggling and slightly in the red.

* Better than expected BRC retail sales out of the UK helped to underpin sentiment ahead of Services PMI.

* WTI retreated 1.2% to $54.0 area, down from 2019 highs of $55.74 bbl – Currently at $55.00 area.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* Eurozone Services PMI – The overall Eurozone Services PMI for January is expected to come in unchanged from the preliminary number at 50.8, which should leave the composite at 50.7.

* UK Service PMI – It is expected to come in with a headline of 51.0 after 51.2 in December.

* EU Retail Sales – They are expected to have corrected -1.8% m/m, after the strong November reading.

* US Service and ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI – The ISM-NMI Index is expected to slip further to 57.5 in January from 58.0 in December, versus a 13-year high of 60.8 in September. Services PMI is expected to be unchanged at 54.2 for January.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 6th February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 6th February 2019.



FX News Today

* Asian stock markets had another lacklustre session.

* In Europe, Bunds got another boost from the much weaker than expected German orders number. Manufacturing orders down -1.6% m/m.

* RBA shifted to a neutral stance: RBA Governor Philip Lowe mentioned that the ‘interest rate outlook is now more evenly balanced’.

* AUD tumbled in tandem with 10-year rates, which dropped -6.3 bp to 2.180%.

* EURUSD at 12-day lows under 1.1400; GBPUSD drifted back below 1.3000.

* WTI future is trading at USD 53.66, after falling back from levels over USD 55 yesterday.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* US Trade Balance – The November trade deficit is expected to narrow to -$54.0 bln from -$55.5 bln.

* Nonfarm Productivity and Labor Costs – Nonfarm productivity growth is pegged at 2.5% in Q4, following a Q3 trimming to 1.7% from 2.3%, while unit labor costs may rise 1.5%.

* Canadian Ivey PMI – The January Ivey PMI is expected to improve to a seasonally adjusted 62.0 from 59.7 in December.

* NZ Employment Change – The ISM-NMI Index is expected to slip further to 57.5 in January from 58.0 in December, versus a 13-year high of 60.8 in September. Services PMI is expected to be unchanged at 54.2 for January.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 7th February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 7th February 2019.



FX News Today

* 10-year Treasury yields are down 0.5 bp at 2.690% but JGB yields are up 1.3 bp at -0.016%, despite a 0.59% decline in the Nikkei and a 0.83% drop in the Topix amid another mixed session in Asia.

* Japanese shares were hit by corporate earnings, while the ASX continued to rally, gaining 1.10%, in tandem with local bonds after the dovish shift at the RBA this week.

* The RBI meanwhile surprised with a cut in the repo rate by a quarter point. Hong Kong and China remained closed and despite some movement, investors continue to hold back ahead of the next round of US-Sino trade talks next week.

* US futures are heading south despite a cautiously upbeat assessment of the economy from Fed Chairman Powell, who said “the US economy is now in a good place”.

* The front end WTI future managed a session high of USD 54.04 before falling back to USD 53.79 per barrel.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* Theresa May meetings in Brussels – Theresa May and the European Commission’s president will meet today, with the UK PM hoping to obtain fresh concessions, despite the EU’s insistence that it will not renegotiate the Brexit deal. In late afternoon, May is also expected to meet with Donald Tusk, the European Council President.

* BoE Interest Rate Decision – BoE is not expected to bring forth any changes to its interest rate policy ahead of a Brexit agreement and thus the rate is expected to remain at 0.75%.

* BoE Carney Speech – Mark Carney is expected to speak along with other MPC members about the BoE inflation report.

* Fed Clarida Speech – FOMC Member, Richard Clarida is due to speak at the Czech National Bank’s conference about the neutral interest rate, with audience questions expected.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 8th February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 8th February 2019.



FX News Today

* 10-year Treasury yields are down -1.1 bp and JGB yields dropped -1.7 bp to -0.038% as Asian stocks tumbled on growth concerns and pessimism on US-Sino relations, with markets worrying that there won’t be a trade deal in time to prevent another round of tariff hikes.

* Asked whether he would meet Chinese President Xi Jinping before the March 1 deadline US President Trump said “No”, before adding “unlikely”, although he suggested they would “maybe” meet later.

* Topix and Nikkei lost -1.86% and -1.96% respectively today. The Hang Seng fell back -0.215, after returning from holiday, while mainland China markets remained closed.

* The ASX is down after the RBA slashed its growth projection to 2.5% from 3.25% with its quarterly statement on monetary policy today. The CPI forecast was cut to 1.25%.

* Growth warnings in Europe yesterday saw European and US markets closing with broad losses. The negative growth backdrop and heightened risk aversion is keeping bond markets supported.

* Oil prices fell back to USD 52.26 per barrel.

* Fed’s Bullard promotes caution on balance sheet unwind. He declined to say how close the Fed is to ending balance sheet unwind process but said “We are closer than I thought we were a year ago”.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* Russia Interest Rate Decision – No surprises are expected from the Russian Central Bank which is expected to keep its interest rate at 7.75%.

* Canada Labour Market Data – Canadian data are expected to show a slight deterioration in the economy in January, as net change in employment is forecast to be lower than December while the unemployment rate is forecast to have grown to 5.7%, compared to 5.6% in December.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 11th February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 11th February 2019.



FX News Today

* Stocks in Asia traded mixed, amid lingering concerns over US-Sino trade relations and doubt whether the talks will bring sufficient progress to prevent another round of punitive tariffs.

* Chinese equities rallied after returning from last week’s holiday, with small caps and stocks in the tech hub of Shenzhen rallying. The Hang Seng was up 0.46% as of 6:30GMT the CSI 300 up 1.62% and Shanghai and Shenzen Comp climbed 1.18% and 2.58% respectively.

* Japanese markets were closed for a holiday, so Treasury futures won’t trade either until Europe opens.

* Elsewhere in Asia bonds traded mixed with Australia outperforming as the ASX underperformed and dropped -0.17%.

* Chinese Vice Premier Liu He will meet Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and Trade Representative Lightizer in Beijing for high level talks this week.

* Meanwhile the government in Washington may be heading for another shutdown, which is adding to caution in wider markets.

* US futures are slightly in the red, while European futures moved slightly higher. The front end WTI future is trading at USD 52.22 per barrel.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* Swiss CPI – The inflation rate in Switzerland is expected to have stood at 0.6% y/y in January, down from 0.7% y/y in December.

* UK GDP and Production Data – UK GDP is expected to have stood at 1.4% y/y in the final quarter of 2018, compared to 1.5% y/y growth in Q3. Manufacturing production is expected to have declined by 0.7% y/y, compared to a decline of 1.1% y/y in November. Industrial Production is expected to have increased by 0.2% m/m, compared to a decline of 0.4% in November.

* US Unit Labour Cost – US Unit Labour Cost growth are expected to have stood at 1.7% in 2018Q4, compared to 0.9% in the third quarter.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 12th February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 12th February 2019.



FX News Today

* Stock markets remain supported by improving risk appetite, with investors hoping for progress in US-Sino trade talks.

* Japanese markets outperformed in catch up trade on returning from yesterday’s holiday and underpinned by a weaker yen.

* US lawmakers have reached an “agreement in principle” on funding for border security that would stop a second government shutdown on Friday.

* Brexit concerns continue to linger.

* Comments from ECB’s Lane, has underpinned speculation that Draghi will rule out another rate hike this year amid the expected downward revisions to growth forecasts.

* The front end WTI future is trading at USD 52.55 per barrel.3

* EURUSD went sub-1.1300 for first time in 6 weeks on generally firmer dollar.

* USDJPY rallied to 6-wk high of 110.64, underpinned by rally in global stocks.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* German President Weidmann speech – German President Weidmann is due to deliver a speech titled “The role of the central bank in a modern economy – a European perspective” at the University of South Africa, in Pretoria.

* BoE Carney speech – Due to speak about the economic outlook and global trade tensions, in London.

* Fed Chair Powell speech – Due to deliver a speech titled “Economic Development in High Poverty Rural Communities” at the Hope Enterprise Corporation Rural Policy Forum, in Mississippi.

* Fed Mester and George speech – Cleveland Fed hawk Mester will update the economic outlook and policy, while KC Fed hawk George will discuss “Charting America’s Economic Course.” Though both have been two of the most hawkish on the FOMC, each has recently indicated a pause is in order currently.

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Date : 13th February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 13th February 2019.



FX News Today

* 10-year Treasury yields are up 0.5 bp at 2.693% and JGB yields lifted 1.2 bp to -0.0013%.

* Stocks were supported by trade talk hopes as US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that he could see letting the March 1 deadline on China tariffs slide a little if the two sides were close to a complete deal helped to underpin sentiment.

* The negative sentiment that dominated much of the last months of 2018 continues to unwind, but markets will ultimately have to see permanent solutions and real results, otherwise they remain at risk of sliding back again.

* For now though markets are mostly in a positive mood and while the ASX closed with a loss of -0.26%, Topix and Nikkei rallied 1.06% and 1.34% respectively. The Hang Seng is up 1.21%, China’s blue chip index CSI is up 2.1% and the Shanghai Composite 1.92%.

* US futures are equally moving higher, as are European futures.

* Oil prices have also come back from the lows seen early in the week and the front end WTI future is trading at USD 53.64 per barrel.

* The calendar today has inflation releases for the UK and the US, with the Riksbank meeting not expected to post any surprises.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* Swiss CPI – The inflation rate in Switzerland is expected to have stood at 0.6% y/y in January, down from 0.7% y/y in December.

* UK Price Indices – The UK’s Price Indices are expected to continue close to their December levels, however at mixed outcomes. The Retail Price Index is expected to stand at 2.6% y/y compared to 2.7% last month, the PPI to increase to 3.8% y/y compared to 3.7%, while the CPI is expected to have stood at 1.9% compared to 2.1% in December.

* EU Industrial Production – Industrial production in the European Union is expected to continue its decline albeit at a slower pace, with a reduction of 0.4% m/m expected in the December data, compared to a 1.7% reduction in November.

* US CPI Inflation – Inflation is expected to have declined in the US, in association with the prevailing understanding of a slowdown in the economy, with the CPI expected to have increased by 1.5% y/y, compared to 1.9% y/y in December. Core CPI is expected to have increased by 2.1% y/y compared to 2.2%.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 14th February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 14th February 2019.



FX News Today

* 10-year Treasury yields are up 0.2 bp at 2.704% and JGB yields fell back -0.8 bp to -0.025% as the rally on stock markets faded.

* Wall Street still closed with slight gains, but there wasn’t enough momentum to sustain a further broad move higher in Asia.

* Topix and Nikkei closed little changed and the Hang Seng is down -0.26% while CSI 300 and Shanghai Comp are up 0.33% and 0.13% respectively, after Chinese data showed a rebound in exports at the start of the year.

* The tech hub of Shenzhen outperformed with a gain of 0.93%, but the ASX closed with a marginal loss.

* US futures as well as European futures are moving higher though, so there is still some life in markets after reports that the US is considering delaying China tariffs for 60 days. President Trump had already told reporters that trade talks are making good progress.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* EU GDP – The common currency’s GDP is expected to have grown by 1.2% y/y in the final quarter of the year, the same growth rate recorded in Q3.

* US Retail Sales – One of the most important indicators of consumption, Retail Sales ex Autos are expected to have grown by 0.1% m/m in December, compared to 0.2% m/m in November.

* US PPI Inflation – In accordance with the slowdown picture in the US, PPI inflation is expected to have slowed to 2.5% y/y in January, compared to 2.7% y/y in December.

* US Jobless Claims – Continuing Jobless Claims are expected to have increased to 1.74M on the week ending at January 8, compared to 1.736M last week. Initial Jobless Claims are expected to have decreased to 225K compared to 234K the previous week.

* Brexit Vote –Theresa May has put a new motion before Parliament asking to allow her to continue negotiating, in order to seek changes to the backstop.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 15th February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 15th February 2019.



FX News Today

* USD under pressure from that weak data yesterday, as US retail sales mix has revived concerns about the global growth outlook and without tangible results, markets seem unwilling to invest any more in trade talk hopes.

* Euro slipped under 1.1300 (1.285), as Germany’s flirt with recession has also shifted the focus to flagging growth in Europe, which has its own trade dispute with the US.

* GBP pressured from another lost Brexit vote for the Government, moving under 1.2800.

* Overnight Chinese CPI and PPI both missed expectations and Japanese Industrial Production remained woeful. Gains in AUD (under 0.7100) and NZD (0.6825) were reduced.

* Stock markets closed narrowly mixed on Wall Street with the USA100 managing a slight gain, while USA30 and USA500 were pressured by disappointing Retail Sales.

* In Asia most markets headed south, with Chinese indices underperforming. CSI and Shanghai Comp had rallied in recent sessions on hopes that another round of punitive tariffs could be avoided and that Trump would push out the March 1 deadline to give talks more time to progress, but the blue chip CSI 300 lost 1.58% today and the Shanghai Comp lost 1.13%, while the tech hub of Shenzen outperformed slightly, but also declined by 0.27%. The JPY dropped to 110.28 while Topix and Nikkei closed with losses of 0.79% and 1.13% respectively and the Hang Seng declined by 1.86%.

* US futures are also broadly lower, suggesting a somber close to the week. Oil prices tested the USD 55 per barrel mark before returning to $55.54 per barrel.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* UK Retail Sales – Retail Sales ex-Fuel are expected to have increased in January, to 3.0% y/y, compared to 2.6% in December.

* US Industrial Production – Industrial Production is expected to have increased by 0.1% m/m in January, compared to 0.3% m/m in the previous month.

* Michigan Consumer Sentiment – Sentiment is expected to have rebounded as markets anticipate that the preliminary reading will see it increase from 91.2 in January to 93.0 in February.

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Date : 18th February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 18th February 2019.



FX News Today

* Japanese bond yields increased, outperforming against most other bonds in Asia as stock markets rallied.

* Trade optimism, improving credit data out of China and better than expected machinery orders in Japan boosted risk appetite and Topix and Nikkei closed with gains of 1.6% and 1.8% respectively.

* The Hang Seng is up 1.7% as CSI 300 and Shanghai Comp have gained 2.9% and 2.4% respectively so far.

* US President Trump said over the weekend that talks were “very productive” and China’s President Xi Jinping said the latest round of meetings “achieved important progress in another step”, which fueled optimism that another round of punitive tariffs can be avoided.

* Improved credit data out of China meanwhile helped to calm concerns about growth prospects in the country.

* US futures are narrowly mixed and European stock markets marginally higher, so it remains to be seen whether the rally will be sustained.

* The front end WTI future is trading at USD 55.93 per barrel, after testing highs over USD 56.

* US markets are closed today and there was no trade in Treasuries.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* US Presidents’ Day – US Markets closed today for a public holiday.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 19th February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 19th February 2019.



FX News Today

* Mixed session on Asian stock markets.

* Japan’s central bank: “We won’t rule out further easing measures.”

* US-China trade talks resume for an extended second week in Washington after terminating in Beijing last week with “progress” but without resolution.

* In Europe, Trump’s threat of auto tariffs and Brexit talks dominate ahead of tomorrow’s Fed minutes.

* President Trump has 90 days to decide whether to act on the probe into whether imported vehicles pose a national security threat.

* AUDJPY has been the biggest mover in a day of directionally challenged markets, as participants wait on progress from the US-China trade talks.

* Cable has lodged back above 1.2900.

* Crude Oil prices meanwhile are trading close to three-month highs.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* German ZEW Investor Sentiment – A slight improvement is expected, to -14.0, which is actually a tad more pessimistic than Bloomberg consensus, which expects a rise to -13.5 from -15.0.

* UK Unemployment – Unemployment rate is expected to come in unchanged at the multi-decade low 4.0%

* UK Average Earnings – The average household income is anticipated to rise 3.5% y/y in the three months to December, up from 3.3% in the month prior, which would be a new cycle high for this metric.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 20th February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 20th February 2019.



FX News Today

* Bund yields lower in opening trade, Equity markets mostly higher in Asia.

* Stock markets in Asia remained underpinned by hopes of a US-Sino trade deal.

* Wall Street closed higher, helped by positive earnings at Walmart Inc. Fresh.

* President Trump meanwhile suggested that March 1 tariff deadline is not cast in stone, so there is hope that further tariffs can be avoided.

* Japan’s exports fell 8.4% in January, while imports declined 0.6% y/y. The contraction in exports seems consistent with escalating concern that Japan’s export sector will be dented this year by global trade frictions and the slowing in China’s economy.

* The Yuan lifted after a Bloomberg report saying the US was looking for a pledge from China that it will not devalue its yuan currency as part of the trade deal.

* USDJPY has climbed to 110.91 from 110.60, amid cautious risk-on theme

* WTI crude edged out fresh 3-month high of $56.77.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* Juncker and May meet for another round of crunch talks in Brussels today.

* EU Consumer Confidence – The overall Eurozone number Consumer Price Index (M/M) on course to be confirmed at 1.4% y/y.

* FOMC minutes – The focus turns on the FOMC minutes to the January 29, 30 policy meeting as we look to glean more information on the Fed’s pivot to a more dovish point of view, even as rates were left unchanged. We did get a glimpse from Chairman Powell’s press conference, where he noted tighter financial conditions, along with tame inflation. And he said the onus is on price pressures to force a rate move.

* Australian labour data – The unemployment rate is seen holding steady at 5.0%.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 21st February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 21st February 2019.



FX News Today

* Asian equities initially rallied after Fed minutes promised patience on further policy action but most have moved down from earlier highs.

* Hopes that the US and China are nearing a deal on trade have risen after an unnamed source cited by Reuters said the two sides have started to outline commitments in principle in what is described as the most significant progress yet.

* The JPY225 closed with a gain of just 0.15%, while the Topix was unchanged from yesterday. The Hang Seng is up 0.03% and mainland China indices are also little changed.

* The AUS200 outperformed and rallied 0.70%, after better than expected jobs data.

* US futures are stronger after Reuters reports outlined progress in US-Sino trade talks and European futures are also moving higher.

* The March WTI futures are trading at USD 57.33 per barrel.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* EU PMIs – EU Manufacturing PMI is expected to have declined to 50.3 in February, compared to 50.5 last month, dangerously close to the 50 threshold. Services PMI is expected to have increased to 51.4, compared to 51.2 in January, hence pushing the overall Composite PMI higher to 51.1, compared to 51.0 in the previous month.

* Philly Fed Index – The Philly Fed Manufacturing Index is expected to have declined to 14, compared to 17 in January, still registering a positive effect.

* Durable Goods – Durable goods are expected to come out registering positive growth for December, compared to negative for November.

* US PMIs – Manufacturing is expected to have declined in the US, similar to the EU, reaching 54.7 compared to 54.9 last month, while Services are expected to have slightly grown to 54.3 compared to 54.2 in January.

* Existing Home Sales – Home Sales are expected to have remained at more or less the same levels, at 5M, compared to 4.99M last month.

* CB Leading Index – The Conference Board Index is expected to have shown a 0.1% m/m increase in January, compared to the 0.1% m/m contraction in December.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 22nd February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 22nd February 2019.



FX News Today

* Both Topix and Nikkei, declined during the Asian session, with -0.25% and -0.18% respectively.

* Overall, stock markets in Asia struggled through most of the session as subdued inflation data rekindled concerns about a lack of demand and flagging growth and after Wall Street closed in the red.

* News that US President Trump will meet with China’s top trade negotiator today in Washington seems to have helped Chinese markets to stage a late rally and CSI 300 and Shanghai Comp are up 1.76% and 1.51% respectively and the Hang Seng also managed to claw back losses and is up 0.11%.

* US stock futures are posting marginal gains and the April WTI future is trading at just over USD 57 per barrel.

* USDCAD rallied over 1.32 to 1.3225, as Oil inventories rose, with the US at record production levels. Oil price is now back around the $57 mark.

* Japanese CPI data same as forecasts, pushing the Yen higher.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* EU CPI Inflation – Core inflation is expected to be confirmed at 1.1% y/y while the overall inflation rate is expected to have stood at 1.4% in January.

* Canadian Retail Sales – Retail Sales are expected to have declined by 0.3% m/m in December, an improvement from the 0.6% declined observed in November.

* Mario Draghi Speech – The ECB President is due to speak to the University of Bologna where he will accept an honourary degree.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 25th February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 25th February 2019.



FX News Today

* A rally in Chinese equities led to a broad rise in Asian stock markets, after confirmation from US President Trump that he will delay the planned increase in tariffs on Chinese goods, which had been scheduled to start in March.

* This saw the CSI 300 and Shanghai Comp rallying 5.58% and 5.29% respectively.

* The Hang Seng rose 0.44%, while Topix and Nikkei gained 0.71% and 0.48% respectively, as Trump cited “substantial progress” in the talks and said that he would plan a summit meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping at his Mar-a-Lago estate to conclude an agreement, if there is additional progress.

* More concrete signs then that trade tensions can be resolved through talks and US futures are moving higher, while the April WTI future is trading at USD 57.16 per barrel.

* USD traded mixed at 1.1345 against the Euro and at 110.60 against the Yen.

* No Brexit Vote this week after all but one should take place by March 12.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* BoE Carney Speech – The BoE Governor is due to hold a press conference in London.

* FOMC Clarida Speech – Richard Clarida is expected to participate in a moderated discussion titled “A conversation with Community Leaders” in Dallas, Texas.

* Wholesale Inventories – The change in the total value of goods held by wholesalers is expected to stand at 0.3%, the same rate as the previous month.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 26th February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 26th February 2019.



FX News Today

* Stock markets outside of mainland China headed south.

* The first offshore default by a Chinese state owned company in 20 years sparked a fresh wave of risk aversion and concerns over the health of the Chinese economy, as it has failed to repay a US dollar bond in Hong Kong.

* Border tensions between India and Pakistan added to the risk-off sentiment.

* European stock futures are also heading south, in tandem with US futures, amid ongoing Brexit uncertainty.

* German GfK consumer confidence held steady at 10.8 in the advanced reading for March, unchanged from the February reading.

* WTI crude dropped $2.00/bbl on Pres Trump tweet “Oil prices getting too high.”

* USDJPY fell amid risk-on theme, but still above 110.70.

* EURUSD firmer to around 1.1350 area.

* Gold is still unable to move decisively past the 1330 mark.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* Inflation Report Hearings

* UK Prime Minister Theresa May will update parliament today.

* US Housing data – Housing starts are estimated to rise 0.3% to a 1.260 mln pace in December, following a 3.2% jump to 1.256 mln in November. Building Permits are set at 129M in December.

* Fed Chair Powell Testifies – Fed Chairman Powell gives his semi-annual report to Congress. He will testify before the Senate Banking Committee.

* CB Consumer Confidence – It is expected to rise to 124.0 in February, from an 18-month low of 120.2 in January, and versus an 18-year high of 137.9 in October.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 27th February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 27th February 2019.



FX News Today

* Asian stock markets started higher after Fed’s Powell reiterated the cautious stance at the US central bank, telling lawmakers that there is “no rush to make a judgment” on further rate hikes.

* Traders are awaiting the second half of Powell’s testimony, while watching the US-North Korea summit, but after the sharp corrections in the second half of last year markets appear reluctant to push up too far.

* Dollar gained some against the Euro as CB confidence rose to 131.4, compared to 124.8 last month, while GBP declined from its 1.3272 peak. The Yen continued to rally against both the Euro and the Dollar, currently trading at 110.44 with respect to the latter.

* Topix and Nikkei closed with gains of 0.20% and 0.50% respectively, while mainland China bourses, which outperformed through much of the session, have erased gains leaving CSI 300 and Shanghai Comp down 0.56% and 0.02%.

* Small caps underperformed and the Shenzhen Comp is down -0.87%.

* The Hang Seng meanwhile is still hanging on to a 0.20% gain.

* US futures are heading south while the front end WTI future lifted to USD 55.88 per barrel.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* US Durable Goods – Durable goods orders, an important indicator of consumer spending, are expected to have grown by 0.2% in January, compared to 1.2% in December.

* Canadian Inflation – Probably the country which usually posts the world’s most stable inflation rate, Canada is nonetheless expected to have seen its prices grow by 1.5% y/y in January, compared to 2% in December.

* Fed Chair Powell Testifies – Fed Chairman Powell continues his semi-annual report before the Senate Banking Committee.

* Pending Home Sales – Pending Home Sales are expected to have grown by 0.4% m/m, compared to -2.2% in December.

* Factory Orders – Orders are expected to have increased by 0.5% m/m, compared to a 0.6% reduction in November.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 28th February 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 28th February 2019.



FX News Today

* Bond and stock markets came under pressure during the Asian session.

* The US-North Korea summit ended abruptly and without any ceremony, which weighed on investor sentiment and saw stock markets heading south in Asia.

* Chinese manufacturing PMI numbers, which fell back to 49.2 from 49.5, and escalating tensions between India and Pakistan added to the risk-off backdrop.

* Topix and Nikkei both lost -0.79%, the Hang Seng is down -0.19%, CSI and Shanghai Comp lost -0.14% and -0.38%, but the Shenzen Comp managed to claw back some of yesterday’s marked losses.

* The ASX and Nifty outperformed and managed slight gains.

* US futures are also heading south, as oil prices are lower on the day and the April WTI future is trading at USD 56.76 per barrel.

* Oil was a big mover yesterday, up and then down on reports of record US production, after the Inventories showed a draw-down of 8 million barrels against expectations of a increase off 2.8 million.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* US GDP and PCE – US Q4 GDP is expected to have grown by 2.3% on an annualised rate, compared to 3.4% in Q3. PCE inflation is expected to have stood at 1.7%, increasing from 1.5% in the previous quarter.

* Canada Current Account – The Canadian current account deficit is expected to have widened in the final quarter of 2018, with consensus forecasts standing at 13.5B, compared to 10.3B in the previous quarter.

* Chicago PMI – The Chicago PMI is expected to have increased to 57, compared to 56.7 in January.

* Tokyo Core CPI and Japan Unemployment Rate – The Tokyo Core CPI, a proxy for overall Japanese inflation, is expected to have stood at 1% y/y in February, compared to 1.1% in January.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 1st March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 1st March 2019.



FX News Today

* Asian stock markets rallied driven from MSCI, weighted on Bonds.

* MSCI Inc. announcement that will increase the weight of Chinese stocks in its global benchmarks also underpinned bourses.

* The strong manufacturing PMI reading out of China, following on the heels of better than feared US GDP readings yesterday helped to underpin risk appetite.
The Yen has weakened concomitantly with rising stock markets in Asia.

* German January retail sales much stronger than expected at 3.3% m/m

* Eurozone HICP inflation seen ticking up to 1.5% y/y from 1.4%.

* EURUSD dropped back from 3-week highs to mid 1.13s.

* USDJPY rallied to 10-week high of 111.80.

* Gold slide on better US GDP, higher yields and stronger Dollar.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* EU Final Manufacturing PMI – They are expected to confirm the overall Eurozone reading at 49.2, which would leave it in contraction territory.

* EU CPI and core – The overall Eurozone HICP is seen ticking up to 1.5% y/y from 1.4%, while core inflation is likely to hold at just 1.1% y/y.

* German jobless numbers – Jobless data is seen rising 1K (median -3K), which should leave the jobless rate at a record low of 5.0%

* Canadian Q4 GDP – GDP for the last Quarter of 2018 is expected to slow to a 1.0% pace (q/q, saar) in January from the 2.0% rate of expansion in Q3, reflecting the hit from the oil price plunge during the quarter.

* Canadian December GDP – It is seen coming in flat (0.0%) after the 0.1% decline in November, reflecting the drag on the economy from the oil producing sector.

* US December personal income – It is projected rising 0.5% after a 0.2% rise in November, reflecting strength in December aggregate income.

* US PCE – A -0.3% decline is seen in real PCE in December, following a 0.3% increase in November. Core PCE Price Index is anticipated at 0.2%m/m from 0.1%m/m.

* US ISM Manufacturing PMI – The February ISM is expected to slip to 55.0 in February, but from a robust 56.6 reading in January.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 4th March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 4th March 2019.



FX News Today

* A report in the WSJ over the weekend that the US and China closing in on a deal, and that Trump and Xi are to meet on March 27, pushed equities up although nothing is confirmed by Beijing or Washington.

* USA500 closed over 2800 Friday and holds gains this morning at 2813, while Nikkei closed up 1%. USD holds gains.

* Oil big down day on Friday with a move to 55.65 from 57.50. Gold closed the week under 1300.00, with trades down at 1294.

* Big policy week ahead, with ECB, RBA, and BoC interest rate decisions, as well as NFPs on Friday.

* The Brexit process will remain a key focus for markets this week. Political developments in the UK last week reduced the odds for a no-deal Brexit scenario, although it has always be our conviction that this is a low-risk possibility as the UK parliament will have final say and, given the numbers and strength of view of most MPs, it is hard to conceive that a no deal would be allow to happen.

Charts of the Day



Main Macro Events Today

* UK Markit Manufacturing PMI – The UK PMI is expected to have stood at 50.2 in February compared to 50.6 in January, in response to the slowdown in the world economy.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 5th March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 5th March 2019.



FX News Today

* Stock markets struggled after Wall Street closed lower on Monday.

* US equities slumped as trade optimism gave way to fresh economic concerns after the drop in construction spending.

* The US may lift tariffs on Chinese imports, will sign off on final deal later in the month (March 27).

* Bloomberg also reported that some $90 bln (3%) in VAT reductions is planned by China as well.

* China lowered its official goal for economic growth this year to 6.0% from 6.5%.

* RBA left official cash rates unchanged at 1.50%, as expected.

* WTI future is trading at USD 56.36 per barrel.

* Gold dipped under $1,284 on risk-on trade, before finding prop from stock slump.

* USDJPY off Friday’s 10-week high at 112.07.

* EURUSD hit 1-week lows into ECB.

Charts of the Day



* EURUSD crossed the 20-day SMA. In the 1-hour chart, the bearish cross of 50- and 200-period EMA along with the negative configured indicators imply further declines.

* USDJPY moves for a 3rd day above an ascending triangle, the 200-DMA and on Friday broke the 11-day Resistance. This suggests the strengthening of the positive bias.

* GBPUSD held in an upwards channel in the daily chart despite 3 negative sessions. Intraday is below 3 MAs, while Support is at 1.3140 and 1.3110.

* XAUUSD is extended below BB. It found Support at 1,282.80 Next Support at 1,275 and Resistance at yesterday’s peak.

* Biggest Loser: NZDUSD forms 5 consecutive bearish daily candles, trading below the 20-day SMA, while the long low wings suggest an increasing bearish bias overall.

Main Macro Events Today

* EU Markit PMI Composite – The final Services PMI is expected to be confirmed at 52.3 which should leave the composite reading at 51.4, but with a slight risk to the upside after the marginal revision to the manufacturing PMI.

* UK Service PMI – The Services PMI reading is expected to come in at 50.0, the dividing line between contraction and expansion.

* US Home Sales – New home sales are estimated falling 8.7% in December to 600k after a 16.9% surge in November.

* US ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI – February ISM-NMI index is forecast to rebound to 57.3 after falling 1.3 points to 56.7 in January.

* BoE Governor Carney – BoE Carney is due to testify on Brexit, inflation, and the economy before the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee, in London.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 6th March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 6th March 2019.



FX News Today

* Bond yields declined after Fed’s Rosengren suggested the pause in the rate hike cycle may last several meetings, while Morgan Stanley is now predicting that Treasury yields will continue to drop by the end of the year, and traders are likely to remain cautious ahead of US jobs data on Friday.

* Australian bonds rallied and the AUD was under pressure as weaker than expected GDP numbers data added to speculation of rate cuts from the RBA, which in turn helped the ASX to gain 0.75%.

* Overall stock markets traded mixed across Asia with markets reluctant to push out valuations further without more concrete details on the possible US-Sino trade deal.

* Dovish-leaning BoJ comments failed to give Japanese markets a lift and Topix and Nikkei closed with losses of -0.25% and -0.60% respectively.

* China’s announcement of measures to boost domestic consumption further this year, helped Shanghai and Shenzhen Comp to gain 0.55% and 0.46% respectively.

* US stock futures are broadly lower, as are European futures, while the front end WTI future is trading at USD 56.10 per barrel.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD traded around 1.13, unable to break decisively in either direction, as the post-PMI rally eased. MACD and Stochastics point to an uptrend although MAs are still down.

* USDJPY managed to maintain its gains, as the short-term MA appear about to break through the longer-term MA and the mid-Bollinger level, supported by the indicators.

* GBPUSD moved slightly down on account of the Dollar strength, albeit not breaking through the 1.31 mark. Indicators are showing mixed signals.

* XAUUSD broke through the mid-Bollinger level and has been moving towards its 200HMA. Support level is at 1290, with Resistance at 1320.

* Biggest Winner: EURAUD gained significantly as RBA Governor Lowe tried to downplay the importance of the housing market slump, arguing that the probabilities are evenly balanced between rate hikes and rate decreases.

Main Macro Events Today

* ADP Employment Change (GMT 13:15) – February’s labour market data are projected to have been improving at a lower rate, at 189K, compared to 213K in January.

* BoC Rate Statement (GMT 15:00) – BoC is not expected to raise interest rates, a result of weaker than expected Canadian data releases, as well as the overall “wait and see” stance of many Central Banks around the world.

* US Crude Oil Inventories (GMT 15:30) – The change in the number of barrels of crude oil held in inventory by commercial firms during the past week affects both the price of Oil as well as Oil-dependent currencies such as the Loonie and the Aussie. Forecasts are that inventories will rise by 1.2M, compared to a reduction of 8.6M last week.

Support and Resistance Levels



Always trade with strict risk management. Your capital is the single most important aspect of your trading business.

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Date : 7th March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 7th March 2019.



FX News Today

* The Yen and the Swissy edged up as investors sought shelter in safe-haven currencies, and stock markets headed south during the Asian session amid fresh concerns about the global growth outlook, increased US-North Korea tensions, and as traders await more details on a possible US-Sino trade deal.

* The BoC added its name to the growing list of central banks that are taking a pause to assess current risks, maintaining rates at 1.75% and watering down its rate normalization.

* Yesterday’s data showed the US trade deficit widening to a 10-year high, which will only increase the risk of further protectionist measures at a time when global trade tensions increasingly weigh on growth prospects.

* The OECD cut forecasts for the global economy in 2019 and 2020, again yesterday, delivering a bleak assessment of the global economy. However, the prospect of further stimulus measures is keeping bond markets underpinned and the fallout in the stock market appears to be limited. Still, all Asian markets are trading in the red, with the only exception being the ASX which rose by 0.29%.

* US futures are heading south, however, while the front end WTI future is trading at USD 56.26 per barrel.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD is trading around 1.13 again, unable to break decisively in either direction, in anticipation of the ECB meeting and the NFP data tomorrow.

* USDJPY has declined as investors sought shelter in safe-haven currencies, reaching 111.68 and creating a downwards trend towards the 200-HMA at 111.30.

* GBPUSD moved slightly higher, albeit not breaking through and remaining above the 1.319 mark. MACD, Stochastics and MAs point downwards.

* XAUUSD broke through its Support level at 1290, and appears to have currently paused at 1284. Indicators are sending mixed signals.

* Biggest Winner: USDCAD gained significantly as BoC maintains its interest rates unchanged. The pair jumped 20 pips during the meeting and is currently trading at a 2-month high at 1.3442.

Main Macro Events Today

* EU GDP (GMT 10:00) – The European Union’s GDP is expected to come out at 1.2% y/y, the same as the preliminary release in February.

* ECB Interest Rate Decision (GMT 12:45) – No changes are expected from the ECB meeting, although Mario Draghi’s speech could provide more insights with regards to the potential TLTRO implementation or other possible policy measures.

* Productivity, Labour Costs, Jobless Claims (GMT 13:30) – Productivity is expected to have slowed down to 1.6% in Q4, compared to 2.3% in the previous quarter, while Labour Costs are expected to have risen by 1.6%, compared to 0.9% in Q3. Initial Jobless Claims are expected to have remained at the same level, while Continuing Jobless Claims are expected to have declined to 1.775M.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 8th March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 8th March 2019.



FX News Today

* Global sell off in stock markets continued during the Asian session.

* Chinese markets in particular sold off after much weaker than expected trade data and a rare “sell” rating from China’s largest brokerage was taken as a sign that the government wants to limit gains on equity markets.

* The ECB’s dovish turn and sharp growth revisions have fuelled concerns about the global outlook and sparked a fresh wave of risk aversion.

* German manufacturing orders slumped -2.6% m/m in February

* GER30 slumps at 11425.00 area on the EU open.

* EURUSD plunged below 1.1200 after ECB.

* USDJPY ebbed to 1-week low, AUDJPY saw 2-week low, amid risk-off backdrop

* The WTI future is trading at USD 56.38 per barrel.

* US futures are heading south, however, while the front end WTI future is trading at USD 56.26 per barrel.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD has consolidated around 1.12 after post-ECB plunge into 21-low terrain. The weak bullish candles suggest a weak positive bias.

* GBPUSD in a ranging market with immediate Resistance at 1.3100 and Support at 1.3065. Overall remains in downtrend with Momentum indicators negatively configured intraday and daily as well.

* XAUUSD reached 1293 level but remains for 5th day above 1280 which stands a near term Support. It break outside hourly Bollinger Bands could follow by a pullback as it suggest an overextended move.

* Biggest Winner: USDJPY has dipped to 110.95 from 111.60. The pair broke the the 200-day moving averageand is currently retesting a cross into negative BB area. This along with a decline of positive bias in MACD and Stochastic suggest a possible turn of the outlook into negative one in the medium term.

Main Macro Events Today

* US Housing starts – It should rise 11.3% to a 1.200 mln pace in January after an 11.2% drop to 1.078 mln in December.

* US NFP – A rather solid February nonfarm payroll report is seen, even if the headline 180k job gain significantly undershoots the 304k January surge and would be the smallest gain since September.

* Canadian Labor data – Employment is expect to reveal a 20.0k gain in jobs during February after January blasted through expectations with a 66.8k increase. The unemployment rate is seen unchanged.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 11th March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 11th March 2019.



FX News Today

* Stock market sentiment started to stabilise during the Asian session and many indices, first and foremost in China, managed to claw back some of Friday’s losses.

* Chinese indices led the way after moving past the disastrous trade number from last Friday.

* While dovish-leaning central banks in general and the additional action from the ECB in particular sparked fears that the global growth outlook is actually worse than anticipated, the fact that there is more support should also be constructive for stock markets in the medium term.

* BoJ is set to meet this week while it is believed that China and the US are in general agreement on many crucial issues and have held meaningful discussions on foreign exchange, according to People’s Bank of China Governor Yi Gang.

* Topix and Nikkei are up 0.57% and 0.47% respectively, the Hang Seng gained 0.68%, CSI 300 and Shanghai Comp are up 1.47% and 1.35% respectively and the Shenzhen Comp outperformed with a 3% gain. The ASX meanwhile was among the few underperformers with a loss of -0.38%.

* US futures are narrowly mixed, with the Dow Jones futures underperforming and the front end WTI future trading at USD 56.32 per barrel.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD has consolidated having risen after the NFP release, with 1.1256 standing as the next Resistance level, while Support is found at 1.1224.

* GBPUSD appears to be currently moving in anticipation of tomorrow’s Brexit developments, with immediate Resistance at 1.3050 and Support at 1.2961.

* XAUUSD moved past 1300 for a while before retracting, but remained above 1280 for a 6th day. Immediate support is at 1292 while Resistance remains at 1300.

* USDJPY is still trading at two week lows, with the immediate Support and Resistance levels standing at 111.05 and 111.25.

Main Macro Events Today

* Retail Sales ex Auto (USD, GMT 12:30) – Retail Sales are expected to have grown by 0.3% m/m, most likely a base effect from the previous 1.8% reduction in December.

* Eurogroup Meeting (EUR, Full Day) – The Finance Ministers of each Member State will meet in Brussels to discuss various financial issues, including fiscal policy.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 12th March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 12th March 2019.



FX News Today

* The global stock market recovery continued during the Asian session.

* News came out at the last minute that a “legally binding” agreement has been reached between the EU and the UK, giving May an assurance that the dreaded Irish border backstop doesn’t become permanent underpinned.

* The pound strengthened, as well as stock markets across Asia after a positive close on Wall Street, where robust retail sales had helped to bolster confidence.

* The latter also helped tech stocks to break the losing streak amid news that Nvidia Corp. agreed to buy chipmaker Mellanox Technologies Ltd.

* Topix and Nikkei rose 1.52% and 1.79% respectively overnight. The Hang Seng is up 1.2% and CSI 300 and Shanghai Comp rose 0.48% and 0.76% so far, with the Shenzen Comp up 0.88%.

* The ASX underperformed and closed with a loss of -0.09%, as Aussie loans data again came out negative.

* US futures are broadly higher, while the front end WTI future saw a high of USD 57.14 before falling back to now USD 56.91 per barrel.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD has continued its rise after the positive Brexit news, trading around the 1.1256 Resistance level, far from both the next 1.1224 Support and 1.13 Resistance.

* GBPUSD gained on the positive Brexit developments, breaking through the 1.32 Resistance but the MACD suggests that this may be running out of steam.

* XAUUSD continues to fluctuate around the 1295 mark, with the MACD and Stochastics indicators pointing to the downside as price it hits its 200HMA.

* USDJPY continues to move upwards, with immediate Resistance at the 200HMA level at 111.54, while Stochastics and the MACD point downwards.

Main Macro Events Today

* Industrial and Manufacturing Production (GBP, GMT 09:30) – Industrial and Manufacturing Production are expected to have remained flat registering 0.0% m/m growth in January, compared to a 0.5% and 0.7% declines in December.

* Consumer Price Inflation (USD, 12:30) – US CPI is expected to stand at the same level as in January, both for the overall and the core index, at 2.2% and 1.6% respectively.

* Brexit Vote (EUR, USD, N/A) – The UK Parliament will vote on whether it will accept May’s amended deal, in light of today’s agreement on the backstop.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 14th March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 14th March 2019.



FX News Today

* The dollar pulled ahead from a nine-day low on Thursday, largely helped by the pound snapping back after a sharp rally made on Brexit relief.

* MPs surprised the government and voted by 312 to 308 to reject a no-deal Brexit under any circumstances. The vote is not binding – under current law the UK could still leave without a deal on 29 March.

* Another vote tonight, with British lawmakers widely expected to vote in favour of a Brexit delay.

* US grounded Boeing’s 737 Max 8 and 9 fleet as announced by the FAA, with Boeing itself recommending that the 737 Max should be taken out of service. More than 370 such planes are operated. Boeing saw its value decline by $26.6 billion this week.

* Data from China point to the negative as unemployment has risen, industrial production growth has slowed, even though retail sales continue to grow.

* Gold declined as the Dollar strengthened, still trading about 1300. Oil reaffirmed its gains and traded around $58.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD has continued its rise after the positive Brexit news, trading around the 1.1256 Resistance level, far from both the next 1.1224 Support and 1.13 Resistance.

* EURUSD continued its rise after the rejection of the no-deal Brexit. The pair broke through its 200HMA, and the Resistance point at 1.13, but has not managed to stay above the 1.1330 Resistance. Indicators are showing mixed signals.

* GBPUSD gained after the rejection of the no-deal Brexit, breaking through the 200HMA yesterday, but bouncing off both the 1.3336 Resistance level and the 1.3245 Support.

* XAUUSD lost as the Dollar gained yesterday, coming down from the 1310 highs and currently trading at 1302. The MACD and Stochastics are issuing negative signals.

* USDJPY continues its slow upwards movement, breaking through the sideways channel as it is currently trading above its 200HMA level at 111.50, with immediate Resistance at 111.68. MACD and Stochastics are showing signs of saturation.

Main Macro Events Today

* Jobless Claims (USD, GMT 12:30) – Continuing and Initial Jobless Claims are expected to have risen last week, by 2K and 20K respectively, reaching 225K and 1.775K.

* New Home Sales (USD, GMT 14:00) –New Home Sales are expected to have marginally declined in January, to 0.62M from 0.621M in December.

* Brexit Vote (EUR, GBP, N/A) – The UK Parliament will vote on whether a Brexit delay should be pursued.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 15th March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 15th March 2019.



FX News Today

* Asian indices broadly higher amid fresh hopes on the US-Sino trade front.

* BoJ kept policy unchanged as expected, exports seen weighing on outlook.

* Trump-Xi summit pushed back to end of April, USTR cited “major issues”.

* Xinhua news agency reported that Chinese Vice Premier Liu He had a telephone conversation with US Secretary Mnuchin and US Trade Representative Lighthizer and that further substantive progress on trade talks has been made.

* UK lawmakers backed a delay to the Brexit process.

* PM May set to ask for a short term extension if her Brexit deal gets through by March 20, i.e. before the next EU summit, or a long term delay if not.

* European stock futures are moving higher in tandem with US futures.

* WTI future is trading at USD 58.76 per barrel.

* EURUSD softer after posting 9-day high at 1.1341 following soft US PPI

* USDJPY lifted to 1-week highs above 111.70; Yen wary of BoJ dovish tone.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD found a floor at 1.1310 after rebounding from 1.1290 and overall remains in an uptrend. The same positive bias held intraday as well, with MAs pointing upwards and RSI sloping above 50.

* GBPUSD is trading in a descending triangle. Support is held at 50-period SMA at 1.3225 and Resistance at 1.3265. A break of these barriers could suggest the near term direction for Pound.

* XAUUSD rebounded from 1297 and broke the 1300 barrier earlier. Upper Bollinger bands are extending higher while the asset has regained more than 60% of the losses seen yesterday, turning the negative near term outlook to a positive one.

Main Macro Events Today

* BoJ Kuroda Speech – Due to speak at the B20 Tokyo Summit.

* EU Final CPI – The overall Eurozone HICP is anticipated at 1.5% y/y.

* Canadian Manufacturing Sales – the Manufacturing shipment values are expected to edge 0.5% higher in January after the 1.3% drop in December.

* Michigan Sentiment and Industrial Data– Industrial production is projected to rise 0.4% in February, after a 0.6% drop in January, while capacity utilization should rise to 78.4% from 78.2% in January. An early March Michigan Sentiment reading is expected of 96.0 , up from 93.8 in February, but well below the 14-year high of 101.4 last March.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 18th March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 18th March 2019.



FX News Today

* Stock markets rallied in Asia with Chinese indices leading the advance as markets prepare for a cautious Fed meeting this week.

* China’s promise to support the economy via a cut in the VAT rate is adding support and helping markets to leave December lows far behind.

* US futures are also on the rise as are European futures.

* Japanese exports decline for a third consecutive month. Singapore non-oil exports swUng to surprise 4.9% rise in February after 3 months of decline

* North Korea may suspend nuclear talks with the US, according to Russia’s TASS.

* Brexit: May is still trying to get her Brexit deal over the line ahead of the March 21/22 EU summit, with an extension now needed even if the deal goes through.

* BCC published a report showing that UK business investment is on course to decline by 1.0% in 2019, which would be the worst in a decade.

* EURUSD above 1.1300, after marking 10-day peak near 1.1345 on tame Fed view.

* USDJPY tipped lower on N. Korea back-track after printing 9-day peak at 111.90.

* IEA warned of sharp Venezuela supply drop, but OPEC has spare capacity to offset.

* The WTI future meanwhile is trading at $58.40.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD found some ground on Friday’s closing. It is currently trading above its 10-day peak, in the upper BB pattern. Next Resistance 1.1360(50DMA) and Support at 1.1320 (20DMA).

* GBPUSD is consolidating in the upper 1.32 area. Overall it remains in an up channel.

* NZDUSD: Broke 3-day High and currently retesting the upper line of a descending triangle. Bullish inverse Head and Shoulders has also been identified in the hourly chart. Resistance holds at 0.6875-0.6900.

* XAUUSD rebounded from 1,298 the past hour up to 1,304 area. Any consecutive bullish candles could suggest a positive intraday outlook.

Main Macro Events Today

* Eurozone Trade data – Eurozone trade data as well as current account data are likely to reflect the global pressure on exports. January’s trade balance is expected to fall to EUR 13.2 bln, vs EUR 15.6 bln in February.

* US NAHB Housing Market Index – The NAHB Housing Market Index for March kicks off the week, and it is expected to rise to 63 from 62 last time.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 19th March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 19th March 2019.



FX News Today

* The main focus is the eagerly awaited Fed announcement tomorrow, with the US central bank expected to turn down the to just one rate hike this year, and the USD remains in “wait n see mode” ahead of FED tomorrow.

* Central banks in Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand hold policy meetings this week and are expected to stay on hold as well.

* In the RBA minutes, the outlook for the Aussie economy was mentioned as having “significant uncertainties’, as house prices cooled significantly more than expected too.

* However, while the prospect of ongoing support from central banks and governments helped stock markets to move higher across Asia yesterday, today’s trading saw a broad correction, with Chinese indices, which outperformed Monday, underperforming today.

* The Shanghai Comp lost -0.63%, the CSI 300 was down -0.82%, while the Hang Seng had declined -0.23%. Topix and Nikkei closed with losses of -0.21% and -0.08% respectively and the ASX was down -0.09% in the end.

* US futures are posting fractional gains, while European futures are down. The front end WTI future meanwhile is trading at USD 58.98 per barrel, after touching a high of USD 59.14 overnight.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD traded up and down yesterday, ranging around the 1.1345 Resistance level, breaking through it early today. Still below yesterday’s peak, MAs suggest the Euro will strengthen, supported by the MACD, while Stochastics suggest that it is overvalued.

* GBPUSD is consolidating in the upper 1.32 area, moving on a sideways channel, still below end-February highs. MACD and Stochastics are showing down signals.

* USDJPY has continued its downwards trend breaking through the 200HMA yesterday, reaching as low as 111.18, with Resistance standing at 111.40 and Support at 111.08.

* XAUUSD continues to trade above the $1300 mark, in a slight upwards trend, even though Stochastics and MACD show signs of regression. Data releases and any Brexit developments today could affect it.

Main Macro Events Today

* Average Earnings ex Bonus and Unemployment Rate (GBP, GMT 09:30) – Average Earnings in the UK are expected to have stood at 3.4% in the three months to January, the same growth rate as the previous time. The ILO unemployment rate is expected to remain at 4%.

* Economic Sentiment (EUR, GMT 10:00) – March’s economic sentiment index is expected to stand at -18.7, a decline from the -16.6 observed in February.

* Factory Orders (USD, GMT 14:00) – Factory orders are expected to have grown by 0.3% in January, compared to 0.1% in December.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 20th March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 20th March 2019.



FX News Today

* Fed day today – will they be as dovish as the markets seem to think? No change on the rates is expected but their musings on the future path of monetary policy, both conventional as well as with regards to its balance sheet position will be key for the USD and bond yields.

* Ahead of today’s awaited Fed announcement the Asian session also experienced some profit taking as markets expected a dovish turn.

* In the Asian session stocks traded narrowly mixed, with Chinese markets underperforming amid reports that China is pushing back against some of the US demands in trade talks.

* Overall though traders see signs of eagerness to come to a deal among Chinese officials ahead of further trade talks as US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are set to travel to China next week.

* Topix and Nikkei managed to close with gains of 0.26% and 0.20% respectively. The ASX, however, was down -0.31% at the close and Hang Seng and mainland China bourses are also in the red.

* US futures are little changed and the front end WTI future is trading at USD 58.97 per barrel.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD traded mostly above the 1.1345 Resistance level, even though very close to it, in anticipation of the Fed meeting. Indicators are showing signs of consolidation.

* GBPUSD is moving in a similar way as the EURUSD consolidating in the upper 1.32 area, for the 5th consecutive day, moving on a sideways channel, still below end-February highs. MACD and Stochastics support consolidation.

* USDJPY moved slightly up on the leading indicator announcement, which showed worse than expected performance compared to the previous month. After etching to 111.60, the pair declined slightly, a move supported by both MACD and Stochastics.

* XAUUSD is still above the $1300 mark, while some downwards momentum exists despite indicators pointing upwards. The Fed decision is expected to have a strong effect on Gold.

Main Macro Events Today

* Retail, Producer, and Consumer Price Indices (GBP, GMT 09:30) – Both the CPI and the RPI are expected to have registered the same growth as January, showing 2.5% y/y and 1.9% y/y respectively. The PPI is expected to have grown by 4.3% y/y compared to 2.9% y/y last month.

* Fed Interest Rate Decision (USD, GMT 18:00) – The eagerly awaited Fed decision is expected to shed light as to whether the 2 rate hike policy is to be continued or whether one rate hike is to be expected. Furthermore, comments on its potential balance sheet actions could also affect the markets.

* Gross Domestic Product (NZD, GMT 21:45) – New Zealand GDP is expected to have grown by 2.5% y/y in 2018Q4, compared to 2.6% in 2018Q3.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 21st March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 21st March 2019.



FX News Today

* The EU summit starts today and while Brexit is not the only topic on the agenda, it will likely dominate discussions, after PM May yesterday officially asked for an extension until June 30 and ruled out that she as Prime Minister would ask for a long extension.

* EU council president Tusk in his official response made it clear that a short extension will only be possible if the Withdrawal Agreement has been backed by MPs in London.

* Tusk did not rule out a long extension but as May has made it clear that she as PM won’t ask for one, that is currently not on the table.

* After an interesting meeting yesterday, the Fed was even more dovish than expected, suggesting that no rate hikes would take place in 2019, although leaving the window open for some hikes in 2020.

* Overall, the Fed commented that a patient, semi-neutral approach was the best at this point, after the cooling in growth and inflation. Justification was sought in slower growth, static payrolls, weaker household spending and a decline in overall inflation.

* In addition, the Fed also confirmed plans to taper in May, and then end in September, the balance sheet runoff.

* Trump, following the Fed, tweeted that tariffs on Chinese goods could be in place for a “substantial period”. Equities dropped, after increasing as a result of the Fed dovishness.

* Dow closed down 0.55% and under its 20 SMA. Asian shares are less impacted, but Japan is closed today.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD pushed higher than the 1.14 level on the Fed dovishness, with expected Resistance at 1.1433, and then at 1.15. Indicators are supportive of a consolidation/downtrend mode this morning.

* GBPUSD is slightly regaining its losses, still moving around the 1.32 area, on a sideways channel, still below end-February highs. MACD and Stochastics can perhaps be interpreted as sending positive signals.

* USDJPY dropped heavily on the Fed announcement, crossing the 110.72 Support and its 200HMA. The next Support level is at 110.34, even though the MACD and Stochastics do not appear to agree with the downwards trend.

* XAUUSD gained significantly and is trading at $1319, while some downwards momentum continues to exist according to the indicators. The Fed decision did have a strong effect, as suggested yesterday, and the question is whether Gold can now break through the $1321 Resistance level, or will retrace to the $1313 Support.

Main Macro Events Today

* European Council Meeting (EUR, GBP, Full Day) – One of the most important European Council Meetings for the year, given that Theresa May will likely aim to provide justification for a Brexit delay.

* Employment Data (AUD, GMT 00:30) – While the Unemployment Rate is expected to have remained at 5% in February, employment change is expected to have eased, increasing by 15K compared to 39K last month.

* SNB Interest Rate Decision (CHF, GMT 08:30) – The SNB is not expected to surprise markets as the Swiss rate is forecast to remain at -0.75%.

* Retail Sales ex Fuel (GBP, GMT 09:30) – UK Retail Sales are expected to have eased, growing by 0.2% on a m/m basis, compared to 1.2% in January.

* BoE Interest Rate Decision (GBP, GMT 12:00) – Shadowed by the ongoing political developments in Brexit, the BoE is not expected to proceed with any interest rate actions.

* CPI inflation (JPY, GMT 23:30) – National Core CPI for Japan is expected to have declined to 0.3% m/m in February, compared to 0.4% in January.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 22nd March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 22nd March 2019.



FX News Today

* Bund yields slightly higher in opening trade after cautious session on Asian stock markets.

* EU hands UK another 2 weeks to avoid no-deal Brexit, eyes May 22 exit if deal passes, otherwise PM May must come up with a Plan B. If the deal gets through, an extension until May 22 has already been backed by the EU-27.

* Japan’s nationwide core CPI undershot expectations at 0.7% y/y in February.

* The European calendar focuses on Eurozone prel. March Manufacturing PMI readings.

* Gold whipsawed back toward $1,300 by resurgent USD index near 96.5

* EURUSD corrected back under 1.1400.

* USDJPY up from 5-week low of 110.28.

* WTI crude has settled slightly below $60.0 after posting a fresh 4-month high at $60.39

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD is slightly below Pivot Point of the day and the 38.2% Fib from the week’s peak, at 1.1385. A decisive break could lead towards 1.1410 Resistance. However indicators are not supportive, as they remain negatively configured.

* GBPUSD topped at 1.3160, however the last 4 small body candles along with the latest doji candle suggest that upside movement might reach an end. Support at 1.3113 and 1.3000.

* USDJPY dropped further into London open, down to 110.70. Indicators retreated from neutral zone, with RSI looking lower. The next Support level is at 110.64, and 110.36.

Main Macro Events Today

* Eurozone Manufacturing PMI – Eurozone Manufacturing PMI is expected to improve marginally to 49.5 from 49.3 and the services reading to ease slightly to a still strong 52.7 from 52.8, which should leave the composite slightly higher at 52.0, versus 51.9 in the previous month.

* Canadian CPI – The CPI is expected to climb 0.5% in February (m/m, nsa) after the 0.1% rise in January, boosted by stronger gasoline prices and seasonal strength in February’s CPI.

* Canadian Retail Sales – The Retail sales are anticipated at 0.3% in January after the 0.1% dip in December.

* US Home Sales – Sales are estimated to grow 0.6% following a 1.0% December decline. The I/S(Inventory to Sales) ratio should edge down to 1.32, from 1.33.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 25th March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 25th March 2019.



Events to Look Out For Next Week

The Brexit saga continues next week with the Vote standing out as the event of the week, even though important data releases are scheduled across many currencies in the coming days.

Monday – 25 March 2019
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* All Industy Activity Index (JPY, GMT 04:30) – The Industry Index, known for its leading indicator abilities, is expected to have stood at 0.2% m/m in January, compared to -0.4% in December.

* German Business Climate (EUR, 09:00) – Business climate in the largest EU country is expected to have grown marginally to 98.7 compared with 98.5 last month.

* Trade Balance (NZD, GMT 21:45) – The overall trade deficit of New Zealand is expected to have declined to $6.1 billion in February, compared to $6.4 billion in January.

Monday – 26 March 2019
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* Housing Data (USD, GMT 00:30) – Housing starts and Building Permits are expected to have increased marginally in February, while the S&P House Price Index is expected to have continued its deceleration, growing by 3.9% in January, compared to 4.2% in December. As in previous occasions, housing market data usually have more impact on the stock market than on the currency.

* CB Consumer Confidence (USD, GMT 14:00) – The Conference Board Index is expected to have increased to 132.1, compared to 131.4 in the previous month.

Monday – 27 March 2019
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* Interest Rate Decision (NZD, GMT 01:00) – No change is expected in the RBNZ meeting, with the Central Bank likely to also push forward a “wait-and-see” stance.

* Trade Balance (CAD, GMT 12:30) – Business climate in the largest EU country is expected to have grown marginally to 98.7 compared with 98.5 last month.

Monday – 28 March 2019
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* German CPI (EUR, N/A) – The German inflation rate is expected to have increased to 0.6%, compared to 0.4% in the previous month.

* US Final GDP (USD, GMT 12:30) – The final release of the 2018Q4 GDP growth rate is expected to see the world largest economy’s economic activity to have grown by 2.4% compared with the preliminary reading of 2.6%.

* Tokyo CPI and Production Data (JPY, GMT 23:30) – Tokyo CPI and Production Data (JPY, GMT 23:30) – The country’s main leading indicator of inflation is expected to have remained at 1.1% y/y in March, at the same level as in February. Industrial Production is expected to have improved, growing by 1.4% m/m in February, compared to -3.4% m/m in January, while Retail Sales are expected to have increased by 0.9% y/y in February, compared to 0.6% in January.

Monday – 29 March 2019
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* UK Final GDP (GBP, GMT 09:00) – UK economic activity is expected to have remained at its preliminary level of 1.3% y/y in 2018Q4.

* US Personal Spending (USD, GMT 12:30) – Personal Spending is expected to have grown by 0.3% m/m in January, compared to a 0.5% m/m reduction in the previous month.

* Chicago PMI (USD, GMT 13:45) – The Chicago PMI is expected to have declined to 61.8 compared to 64.7 last month, however still showcasing growth.

* UK Parliament Vote (GBP, Tentative) – The UK Parliament is expected to convene in order to vote for a revised Theresa May plan or in favour of a no-deal Brexit.

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Date : 26th March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 26th March 2019.



FX News Today

* 10-year Treasury yields are up 2.8 bp at 2.427%, JGB yields climbed 1.8 bp to -0.076% amid a mixed session on Asian stock markets.

* Japanese markets in particular rebounded from yesterday’s sell off after sentiment started to stabilize during the US session yesterday and Wall Street closed little changed.

* The sharp drop in US bond yields last week and the shape of the yield curve revived fears of a global recession last week, but while yields remain at low levels for now at least the mood seems to be slowly lifting.

* Markets will continue to keep a very close eye on the spread between the 10-year Treasury yield and three months bills, which is judged to be a key recession indicator and inverted last Friday. This week’s US bond auctions will be closely watched.

* The UK Parliament takes control of the Brexit process after May’s defeat, with a new vote scheduled for tomorrow.

* Topix and Nikkei closed with gains of 2.57% and 2.15% respectively. The ASX gained 0.07%, while Hang Seng and Shanghai comp are down -0.15% and -1.35%.
US futures are higher as are the European ones. The front end WTI future meanwhile is trading at USD 59.21 per barrel.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD has been trading around the 1.13 level, breaking below but not maintaining it yesterday. Immediate Resistance at 1.1338, at the 200HMA. Indicators are also not registering any up or down signals.

* GBPUSD continues to trade around the 1.32 level, in a tight channel between this and the 1.3223 200HMA level. The MACD does not show much action, while Stochastics issue bullish signs.

* USDJPY dropped below the 110.34 level, trading around the 110 level, which appears to hold despite some breakouts below it. Resistance remains at 110.34 and Support, after the 110 immediate level, lies at 109.80.

* XAUUSD broke below the 1320 level early today, with the MACD registering bullish signs as the Stochastics indicator is moving in the oversold region. Support and Resistance levels remain at 1313.8 and 1320 respectively.

Main Macro Events Today

* Housing Data (USD, GMT 12:30) – Housing starts and Building Permits are expected to have increased marginally in February, while the S&P House Price Index is expected to have continued its deceleration, growing by 3.9% in January, compared to 4.2% in December. As in previous occasions, housing market data usually have more impact on the stock market than on the currency.

* CB Consumer Confidence (USD, GMT 14:00) – The Conference Board Index is expected to have increased to 132.1, compared to 131.4 in the previous month.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 27th March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 27th March 2019.



FX News Today

* Bund yields are coming down again and the 10-year Treasury rate is at 2.412%, down -1.1 bp on the day, underperforming versus bonds in Australia, New Zealand and China.

* The US 10-year rate remains below the 3-month rate, which continues to feed concerns about the growth outlook and the risk of recession, especially against the background of dovish shifts at major central banks, and is underpinning choppy trade in stocks.

* Japanese equities, which outperformed Tuesday, underperformed today and Topix and Nikkei lost -0.52% and -0.23% respectively.

* Chinese markets, meanwhile, outperformed after heading south yesterday, although mainland China indices are down from earlier highs. The Shanghai benchmark is still up 0.60%, the blue-chip CSI 300 1.00% higher on the day and the Hang Seng up 0.59%.

* US stock futures are also moving higher in tandem with European futures and the front end WTI future is at USD 60 per barrel.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD broke through the 1.13 level yesterday, and is currently trading around its 1.1256 Support level. Immediate Resistance is at 1.13. Indicators are issuing positive signals.

* GBPUSD pushed down from the 1.32 level, trading around the 1.318 Support level, while the indicators suggest a slightly upwards tendency.

* USDJPY gained yesterday, breaking through the 110.34 Resistance level and is now trading between it and the 110.73 Resistance. Indicators are showing bearish signs.

* XAUUSD same as yesterday, Support and Resistance levels remain at 1313.8 and 1320 respectively, with Gold trading between those two bands.

* Biggest loser – NZDUSD: After the RBNZ’s comments that the next interest rate move is likely to be a reduction, the Kiwi lost 104 pips, pulling the AUD down along the way, albeit in a shorter movement. Resistance stands at 0.6807, while Support is at 0.6790.

Main Macro Events Today

* Draghi Speech (EUR, GMT 08:00) – The ECB President is due to speak at the “ECB and its Watchers” conference in Frankfurt, where many other ECB representatives are also expected to speak.

* US and Canada Trade Balance (USD / CAD, GMT 12:30) – Both trade deficits are expected to improve, with the US trade deficit expected to decrease to $57 billion from $59.8 billion last month. The Canadian trade deficit is expected to have declined to $3.5 billion from $4.6 billion in December.

* UK Brexit Vote (GBP, GMT 19:30) – Many options on the table for today’s vote, including a second referendum, customs union, revoking Article 50, and, of course, no-deal Brexit.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 28th March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 28th March 2019.



FX News Today

* Slide in global bond yields continues.

* The flattening or outright inversion of yield curves meanwhile is fuelling recession fears and also turning into a self-sustained cycle.

* Bund yields drop below those of JGBs yesterday after ECB tiered depo story potentially pushing the timing of the first rate hike.

* US Equities dragged lower by deeper curve inversion, taken as global risk signal.

* WTI crude down 1% under $59.30 after mixed EIA – crude build, product draws.

* Brexit: May’s pledge to step down may not be enough to secure her deal.

* GBP steady as Brexit process reaches defining phase; no-deal exit now very unlikely.

* DUP still doesn’t back Withdrawal Agreement.

* MPs yesterday rejected a range of alternative options, but with the customs union proposal coming pretty close and losing by just 8 votes, so that seems to be the front runner in alternative scenarios to May’s deal.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD has formed a falling wedge since March 27. Indicators are issuing neutral to positive signals. This pattern is still in the process of forming. Possible bullish price movement towards the resistance 1.1283 within the next 6 hours.

* GBPUSD rebounded from 1.3140 and is trading a breath below PP level at 1.3193. Support is set at 1.3118 as the indicators suggest a slightly downwards tendency.

* USDJPY bottomed at 110.05, with next Support at 109.70 level. Indicators are negatively configured suggesting further negative bias intraday.

Main Macro Events Today

* German CPI (EUR, N/A) – The German inflation rate is expected to have increased to 0.6%, compared to 0.4% in the previous month.

* US Final GDP (USD, GMT 12:30) – The final release of the 2018Q4 GDP growth rate is expected to see the world largest economy’s economic activity to have grown by 2.4% compared with the preliminary reading of 2.6%.

* Tokyo CPI and Production Data (JPY, GMT 23:30) – The country’s main leading indicator of inflation is expected to have remained at 1.1% y/y in March, at the same level as in February. Industrial Production is expected to have improved, growing by 1.4% m/m in February, compared to -3.4% m/m in January, while Retail Sales are expected to have increased by 0.9% y/y in February, compared to 0.6% in January.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 29th March 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 29th March 2019.



FX News Today

* 10-year Treasury yields are up 0.5 bp at 2.400% and JGB rates lifted 0.6 bp to -0.100% amid a broad move higher in long yields across Asia.

* Hopes of progress in US-Sino trade talks helped to underpin confidence and stock market sentiment improved after Mnuchin said he had a “productive working dinner” in Beijing yesterday with the US Treasury Secretary and US Trade Representative in China to resume trade talks.

* Chinese markets in particular benefited and CSI 300 and Shanghai Comp are up 3.49% and 2.85% respectively. The Hang Seng has risen 0.97% so far, while Topix and Nikkei closed with gains of 0.56% and 0.82% respectively and the ASX lifted 0.08%. US futures are also broadly higher and the front end WTI future is trading at USD 59.54 per barrel.

* The Brexit Vote today, which only includes the Withdrawal Agreement and not the Political declaration, will likely fail, again. The day is largely symbolic as today was supposed to be Brexit Day.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD continued its downwards trend, breaking through the 1.1256 Support level. However, it appears to have reached the end of the hill as both the MACD and Stochastics point to the upside.

* GBPUSD keeps declining as fears of no-deal Brexit continue, currently fluctuating around the 1.30 Support. Indicators are registering mixed signals as the MACD is positive and the Stochastics are negative, while the short MA crossed the long MA a couple of hours ago.

* USDJPY gained some despite mixed Japanese data, as the country appears to have been able to maintain its inflation at stable levels. The pair broke through the 110.73 level and is currently trading just below the 200HMA at 110.62. Both MACD and Stochastics are pointing downwards.

* XAUUSD remained flat below the $1300 mark after the drop from the 1311 level yesterday. No particular movements observed from the indicators.

Main Macro Events Today

* UK GDP (GBP, GMT 09:30) – 2018Q4 GDP is expected not to have seen any material changes from its preliminary estimate and remain at 1.3% y/y.

* PCE and PCE Inflation (USD, GMT 12:30) – Personal spending is expected to have increased by 0.3% in January, compared to a reduction of 0.5% last month. PCE inflation is expected to have remained at 1.9%, the same as in December.

* Canada GDP (CAD, GMT 12:30) – Canadian GDP is expected to have registered no m/m growth in January, compared to a 0.1% contraction in December.

* UK Parliament Brexit Vote (GBP/EUR, GMT 13:30) – The final call for Brexit, with MPs having to vote on a deal that is essentially the same as before albeit not defining the UK’s future relationship with the EU.

* Chicago PMI (USD, GMT 13:45) – The Chicago PMI is expected to register signs of weakness in March, reducing to 61.0 from 64.7.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 01st April 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 01st April 2019.



FX News Today

* Bond yields continue to recover from recent lows.

* Stock markets started the second quarter with renewed optimism.

* USA500 still posted the best quarter in a decade.

* Signs of progress in U.S.-Sino trade talks helped to underpin sentiment and saw mainland China bourses outperforming amid a general move higher in Asian stock markets. Both sides said there was progress in talks.

* An unexpected jump in China’s Caixin manufacturing PMI to 50.8 revived hopes that government measures to boost the economy.

* The front end WTI future is trading at USD 60.58 per barrel, amid sanctions, production cuts.

* USDJPY edged 8-day high at 111.17.

* EURUSD rebounded to 1.1240 overnight after printing 3-week low of 1.1207.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD rebounded, breaking through the 1.1240 R1 level. However, it appears to have reached the end of the hill for today as it is currently looking southwards with RSI sloping lower as well.

* GBPUSD keeps inclining so far today, but remains close to Pivot at 1.3048 as fears of no-deal Brexit continue.

* USDJPY printed an 11-day high at 111.18, as the safe haven premium of the Japanese currency unwind. USDJPY has support at 110.50-53, levels which encompasses the prevailing situation of the 100-day moving average.

* NZDUSD – top gainer so far along with Aussie – jumped at 0.6836, from Thursday’sFriday’s tweezer bottom. A confirmation of this formation and a move above the 20-day SMM at 0.6840, could turn the attention to last week’s highs around at 0.6900.

Main Macro Events Today

* Caixin Manufacturing PMI (CNY, GMT 01:45) – The Caixin manufacturing PMI is expected to remain unchanged at 49.5 in March.

* Consumer Price Index (EUR, GMT 09:00) – Prices are expected to be confirmed at 1.5%y/y in March, with core inflation holding at 1%.

* Retail Sales (USD, GMT 12:30) – February’s Retail Sales are expected to have grown by 0.3% m/m, from the 0.2% rise in January.

* ISM Manufacturing PMI (USD, GMT 14:00) – The US ISM Manufacturing PMI is expected to come out at 54.5 in March, compared to the 2-year low of 54.2 in February.
BREXIT Vote on alternative plans

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 2nd April 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 2nd April 2019.



FX News Today

* Wall Street was higher overnight, followed by the better than expected US manufacturing ISM and construction spending reports (they offset disappointing retail sales).

* JGB yields still moved higher, in tandem with most Asian stock markets, but the buoyant mood in equities that dominated yesterday’s session turned a bit more muted, as the focus turned from revived hopes on a US-Sino trade deal and a recovery in the manufacturing sector to Brexit risks.

* RBA left monetary policy on hold amid increased downside risks, but seems to be awaiting the fiscal injection that is expected to be unveiled today.

* UK Parliament rejected all options on Brexit compromise, customs union close miss.

* GBP was under pressure due to revived concerns of a no-deal scenario.

* WTI crude rallied 2% to a fresh 5-mth high near $61.82, on supply side tightness.

* USDJPY lifted to 11-day highs amid risk-on; EURUSD hit 3-week low near 1.12.

* GOLD holds the key 1285 level – at 1287.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* GBPUSD is under pressure once again, trading southwards below its Pivot for the 10th consecutive hourly session. A breach and break of S1 at 1.3025 could suggest the retest of 26-day Support at 1.2970.

* USDJPY printed an 11-day high at 111.45, as the safe haven premium of the Japanese currency unwinds. USDJPY has support at 111.20.

* NZDUSD holds at 3-week lows. Support holds at 0.6770. The next support on the break of the latter is at 0.6750. If the asset rebounds however, Resistance has been set at 0.6800. Overall outlook remains negative due to the descending triangle formation and the decreasing momentum indicators in the daily chart.

* BTCUSD – biggest mover – Spiked to 5013 from 4216. However, intraday the asset looks overbought, with RSI at 81, and a doji closing the past hour.

Main Macro Events Today

* UK Markit Construction PMI (GBP, GMT 08:30) – The Construction PMI is expected to improve to a 50.0 reading after dropping sharply in February to 49.5, which was the lowest reading since July 2016 (the month after the vote to leave the EU).

* Durable Goods (USD, GMT 12:30) – February Durable Goods orders are expected to decline to 1.2%, following a 0.3% January gain.

* Nondefense Capital Goods Orders ex Aircraft (USD, GMT 12:30)

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 3rd April 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 3rd April 2019.



FX News Today

* Stock markets continued to recover during the Asian session, with concerns that the world economy is sliding into recession calmed by better data out of China and trade talk hopes.

* Sentiment was underpinned by a stronger than expected services PMI out of China. Further sign that economic growth is coming back.

* US as well as European equity futures are also moving higher.

* Brexit: UK PM May would sit down with Opposition leader Corbyn to try and break the deadlock. Meanwhile, new referendum in the UK on EU membership and a customs union now are both looking increasingly likely.

* A compromise needs to be found before the EU emergency summit on April 10 to secure another extension until May 22.

* GBP cleared $1.3100 after PM May talked up another deal, despite Commons failure.

* WTI crude surged over clear $62.87; Gold capped near $1,291 by USD index 1-month high.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* GBPUSD jumped in London open, above latest peak at 1.3150. Next Resistance levels are set at 1.3178 and 1.3230. Support holds at 200-period SMA at 1.3120, for 12 consecutive hourly sessions.

* EURUSD holds Support at 1.1216, which was the initial resistance. With momentum indicators though looking to turn southwards a break of this level could shift the asset back to PP level at 1.1200.

* USDJPY probed 111.45 highs amid risk-on, by breaking 2-day peak and R1 for the day. Currently it is retesting the 111.56, which is a breath above the upper BB level and coincides with FE161.80 extension (from March rebound) and the latest up fractal. This could be a retracement level for the asset.

* AUDUSD hit 50-day SMA at 0.7117. this area could provide some resistance to the asset, as the asset lacks of positive momentum based on the daily indicators. Abreak however of the latter but more precisely of yesterday’s high at 0.7128, might push Aussie to the next barrier at 0.7160.

Main Macro Events Today

* Retail Sales and Services (EUR, GMT 08:00-09:00) – Eurozone March Services reading expected to be confirmed at 51.3, while Retails sales could spike to 2.3% y/y in February.

* ADP Non-Farm Employment Change (USD, GMT 12:15) – The ADP Employment survey is seen at 165k for March compared to the 183K in February.

* ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI (USD, GMT 14:00) – The ISM non-Manufacturing PMI in the US is expected to slip to 58.7 in March, compared to 59.7 in February, supporting the strong economic climate despite the small decrease in its value.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 4th April 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 4th April 2019.



FX News Today

* 10-year Treasury yields are down -1.1 bp at 2.513% and JGB yields fell back -0.5 bp to -0.060%, as the stock rally stalled during the Asian session and the USD consolidated overnight.

* Big misses for ADP Jobs (50k) and ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI (19-month low) pressed a pause on Equity rally.

* Parliament passed (by 1 vote) a bill to ask to extend Brexit Day beyond April 12, but it remains unclear whether there is time to get it through by May 22. A longer extension looks most likely while the odds of a full 2nd Referendum odds are also increased.

* Asian markets are mostly trading narrowly mixed, with traders waiting for another catalyst such as tangible progress on the US-Sino trade talks before pushing equity markets out further following the recent rally.

* Topix and Nikkei are down -0.11% and unchanged on the day respectively. The Hang Seng dropped -0.42%, while CSI 400 and Shanghai Comp are up 0.80%, with hopes of government stimulus after the government said it plans to cut some airline fees adding support. The ASX meanwhile lost -0.83%.

* Oil futures are trading at USD 62.37 per barrel.

* German Factory Orders just in and is a big miss it is (-4.2% vs expectations of +0.3%), putting the German Industry in recession territory.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* GBPUSD reacted positively after the UK Parliament asked the government to ask for another extension of the Brexit deadline. Resistance level remains at 1.3184, with a strong one at 1.32, while Support is bounded by the 200HMA at 1.3137.

* EURUSD is trading close to but below its 200HMA at 1.1248, affected by the weaker than expected US data, with indicators not showing a clear direction.

* USDJPY paused its rise after the worsening in US data releases, stabilizing around the 111.40 level. Both the MACD and the Stochastics indicators are suggesting a downturn. Support and Resistance remain at 110.73 and 111.68, although the former could change as the 200HMA could be binding.

* XAUUSD continues trading below 1300, fluctuating around the 1290 mark. Next Resistance point is at 1294.50 with indicators suggesting a mild upwards movement.

Main Macro Events Today

* ECB Monetary Policy Meeting Accounts (EUR, GMT 11:30) – The ECB Accounts, similar to the FOMC Minutes, provide an insight with regards to the policymakers’ thinking about the European economy’s potential.

* Jobless Claims (USD, GMT 12:30) – Continuing Jobless Claims are expected to have decreased over the last week of March, while Initial Jobless Claims are forecast to have increased.

* Canada PMI (CAD, GMT 14:00) – The Canadian PMI is expected to have risen to 51.1 in March, compared to 50.6 in February.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 8th April 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 8th April 2019.



FX News Today

* 10-year Treasury yields are down -1.1 bp at 2.485% and 10-year JGB yields fell back -2.9 bp to -0.069%.

* Stock markets failed to get lasting support from China stimulus hopes and the rebound in US payrolls on Friday. Indices climbed initially after a document published on the central government website yesterday suggested Beijing would step up the policy of targeted cuts to banks’ reserve ratios in a bid to encourage lending to small and medium sized companies.

* However, while the ASX still managed to close 0.54% higher, Chinese bourses erased earlier gains and Hang Seng and Shanghai Comp are down -0.03% and -0.87% respectively, while the CSI 300 blue chip index is down -0.75%. Topix and Nikkei also struggled and lost -0.42% and -0.25%.

* Earnings reports are coming into focus and investors are positioning for lacklustre results.

* US futures are also heading south, which suggests a correction from the six month high seen last week after the employment report. President Trump pressured the Fed to do more to sustain growth, while official comments from both sides suggest progress in trade talks.

* Oil prices are higher and the front end WTI future trading at USD 63.33 per barrel, amid concerns that fighting in Libya could lead to supply outages.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD moved in a downwards channel on Friday and early today, and has bounced off its 200HMA at 1.1230, although trading around it in the past couple of hours. Support still remains at 1.1213, while Resistance, after the 200HMA stands at 1.1233. Indicators are showing mixed signals.

* GBPUSD gained some on the last trading hours, bouncing off the 1.3067 Resistance, although the overall trend is still down. Support remains at 1.3027. The MACD is registering positive signs as the Stochastics are showing negative.

* USDJPY made a significant downwards move as the Japanese trade balance showed a surplus, compared to expectations of a deficit. After breaking through the 111.68 Support, the pair bounced off 111.34, as indicators are showing positive signs.

* XAUUSD broke clear of the 1294.5 Resistance level, and is currently trading just above its 200HMA, at 1296. Next Resistance level is 1300.

Main Macro Events Today

* Factory Orders (USD, GMT 14:00) – February orders are expected to have declined by 0.6% m/m, compared to a 0.1% increase in January.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 9th April 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 9th April 2019.



FX News Today

* 10-year Treasury yields are down -0.4 bp at 2.519% and JGB rates up 0.2 bp at -0.052%, as Asian stock markets traded narrowly mixed, with threats of new tariffs on European goods from President Trump adding to the cautious tone in the markets.

* Topix and Nikkei are down -0.26% and 0.06% respectively, the Hang Seng is up 0.22% and CSI 300 and Shanghai Comp up 0.11% and down -0.27% respectively, while the ASX closed down -0.01%, despite better than expected loans data.

* US futures are also posting slight losses and overall it seems investors are in a holding position ahead of the earnings season and with no firm agreement on US-Sino trade talks yet.

* Trump’s renewed threat of tariffs on European goods meanwhile acts as a reminder that geopolitical trade tensions are far from resolved.

* Oil prices meanwhile continue to hold above USD 64 per barrel amid fighting in Libya.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD stabilized around the 1.125 level, unable to break past the 1.1276 level. Support stands at 1.1256, with indicators showing mixed signs.

* GBPUSD broke through the 1.3067 level and is currently bound by the 200HMA at 1.3090, after positive news regarding a meeting between May, Merkel, and Macron. Support remains at 1.3067.

* USDJPY continues its downwards move towards the 111.22 level capped by the 200HMA, as soft Resistance is at 111.50. Indicators are suggesting a pause of the movement.

* XAUUSD is trading between the 1295-1300 marks, above its 200HMA and with indicators showing a slight downwards movement.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 10th April 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 10th April 2019.



FX News Today

* 10-year Treasury yields are down -1.4 bp at 2.486% as JGB yields fell back -0.4 bp to -0.063%.


* The IMF’s growth downgrade has rekindled concerns about the outlook for the world economy and the US threat of new tariffs on imports from Europe has reminded markets that geopolitical trade tensions are far from resolved and put a stop to the rally in recovery in stock markets seen over the past week.

* China’s bond yield rose to the highest this year as risk aversion flared up and the focus increasingly turns to China’s still large number of non-performing loans.

* Markets are also looking to Europe today, where the EU has to make a decision on yet another Brexit extension. The IMF named Brexit as one of the risks to world growth.

* Wall Street closed in the red and Asian markets also headed south, with Topix and Nikkei down -0.73% and -0.66%. The Hang Seng lost -0.34% so far and CSI 300 and Shanghai Comp are down -0.10% and -0.14%.


* US stock futures, however, are posting marginal gains, after yesterday’s correction on Wall Street.


* The front end WTI future meanwhile continues to hold above USD 64 per barrel.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD started moving upwards on early Wednesday, following the Brexit positive news, with both Stochastics and the MACD showing support for this movement.

* GBPUSD has been fluctuating in the 1.3026-1.3067 range for the past hours, also bounded by the 200HMA at 1.3082. Stochastics and the MACD support an upwards movement.

* USDJPY broke through the 200HMA, now at 111.31 early yesterday, but has been moving in a slight upwards trend after the worse than expected machinery orders for February. Indicators support the movement.

* XAUUSD broke through the 1300 mark but is still bounded by the 1304 Resistance, with indicators appearing indecisive regarding the future trend in the pair.


Main Macro Events Today

* UK Manufacturing and Industrial Production and GDP (GBP, GMT 08:30) – Manufacturing production is expected to have declined by 0.7% y/y on February, compared to -1.1% in January. Industrial Production is expected to have eased to 0.1% m/m compared to 0.6% m/m last month, while UK GDP for February is forecast to register zero growth m/m, down from 0.5% m/m in January.

* ECB Interest Rate Decision (EUR, GMT 11:45) – No changes are expected in the ECB policy rate, even though some policy guidance should be offered, especially with regards to future rate hikes.

* US CPI Inflation (USD, GMT 12:30) – Core CPI is expected to have remained at 2.1% y/y, close to the Fed’s 2% target. The overall index is forecast to rise to 1.8% compared to 1.5% in March.

* European Council Summit on Brexit (EUR-GBP, GMT 16:00) – The future of Brexit is expected to be discussed in the summit, with the EU said to offer a “flextension” until either December 2019 or March 2020, even providing the UK with the opportunity to withdraw its application for leaving the EU.

Support and Resistance Levels



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Date : 11th April 2019.

MACRO EVENTS & NEWS OF 11th April 2019.



FX News Today

* Treasury yields stabilised after falling yesterday in the wake of softer core CPI readings, while the US 10-year rate is up 0.5 bp at 2.470%.

* 10-year JGB yields fell back -0.2 bp to -0.068% in catch up trade and as stock market sentiment remains muted.

* Indices traded mixed with Chinese markets underperforming.

* Dovish leaning central banks revived growth concerns and geopolitical trade tensions also continue to hang over markets, with no tangible sign of a US-Sino trade deal.

* The Brexit question was kicked down the line to October 31, but without a clear solution in sight.

* Topix and Nikkei are down 0.4 bp and up 0.08% respectively, while Hang Seng and Shanghai Comp lost -0.88% and -1.31%. The CSI 300 blue chip index is down -1.99% and the ASX closed with a loss of -0.36%.

* US futures are also marginally in the red, while the front end WTI future is trading at USD 64.25 per barrel.

Charts of the Day



Technician’s Corner

* EURUSD broke through the 1.1276 level in the last few hours, with soft Resistance at 1.1286 and strong resistance at 1.13. Stochastics and the MACD show mixed signals.

* GBPUSD gained as news of the decision to delay Brexit was announced, even though whether it can persist above the 200HMA level of around 1.3086 is still unclear. Indicators show an easing of the trend.

* USDJPY continues to trade below the 200HMA, now at 111.11 with both the Stochastics and the MACD showing support for an upwards trend.

* XAUUSD broke 1304 after breaking the 1300 mark yesterday, currently trading between the 1309 and 1304 levels. Indicators again appear indecisive regarding the future trend of the pair.

Main Macro Events Today

* US PPI ex Food & Energy (USD, GMT 11:30) – The US PPI is expected to have grown by 2.4% in March, compared to 2.5% last month, similar to the core CPI results yesterday.

* Jobless Claims (USD, GMT 11:30) – Initial Jobless Claims are expected to have increased to 211K, compared to 202K in the last week of March, while Continuing Jobless Claims are forecast to reach 1.738M against 1.717M last week.

* Fedspeak: Clarida, Williams, Bullard, and Bowman (USD, Various) – All 4 FOMC Members are due to speak on monetary policy issues, a topic which is likely to affect markets, depending on the context.

Support and Resistance Levels



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