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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

30.04.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar has already been demonstrating weakness for four trading days in a row - the dollar index basket (USDX) finished at the mark of 96.16 the last day. During the day the pair EUR/USD was in the demand after the US negative consumer confidence release by the Conference Board. By the end of the day the pair euro/dollar had increased.

Despite the UK GDP first quarter weak release for the pair GBP/USD also showed an upward trend. The index came out at the level of 0.3% instead of the expected 0.5% that pointed out to the UK economic slowdown. Nevertheless, the overall negative trend within the dollar did not allow bears to strengthen its position. By the end of the day the pair GBP/USD had increased.

The US stock market upward trend did not allow the Japanese yen to strengthen its position. At the moment the pair USD/JPY quotations reached the level of 119.20, after that we saw a sharp decrease in the market and as a result the trading day ended with the quotations decrease.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The US Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting results were the main event of the yesterday. As the US unemployment rate is declining, it does not disturb the Fed – we should pay attention to inflation. The inflation expectations are still quite low.

The upward trend is reaching the resistance level of 1.1150.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1050, the next one is 1.0925. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1150, the next one is at 1.1260.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 1.1050 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go downwards to 1.0925.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

Traders continue to ignore the UK negative macroeconomic statistics which indicates the strong buyers’ presence. The Unites States published the GDP release for the first quarter. Most leading indicators point out to the weak economic growth and in this regard we expect the data output within the range of 0.7-1% which will put pressure on the US dollar.

Trading volumes are in an increased zone, but they are gradually declining downwards. The rising trend indicates towards the formed correction that has not been confirmed yet.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5390, the next one is 1.5300. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5460, the next one is at 1.5550.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 1.5460 may lead to a price rebound down. The potential rebound targets are the support levels of 1.5300.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

As now we should not expect from the US Federal Reserve comments about the monetary policy tightening - the dollar will be under pressure against its major competitors. It should also be noted that the Federal Reserve gold foreign exchange reserves in the first quarter have significantly declined that indicates the payments negative balance strong increase and the main negative factor is the strong dollar.

The formed strong consolidation is near the resistance level of 119.20.

The price is finding the first support at 118.30, the next one is at 117.50. The price is finding the first resistance at 119.20, the next one is at 120.40.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 118.30 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go downwards to 117.50.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

30.04.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar has already been demonstrating weakness for four trading days in a row - the dollar index basket (USDX) finished at the mark of 96.16 the last day. During the day the pair EUR/USD was in the demand after the US negative consumer confidence release by the Conference Board. By the end of the day the pair euro/dollar had increased.

Despite the UK GDP first quarter weak release for the pair GBP/USD also showed an upward trend. The index came out at the level of 0.3% instead of the expected 0.5% that pointed out to the UK economic slowdown. Nevertheless, the overall negative trend within the dollar did not allow bears to strengthen its position. By the end of the day the pair GBP/USD had increased.

The US stock market upward trend did not allow the Japanese yen to strengthen its position. At the moment the pair USD/JPY quotations reached the level of 119.20, after that we saw a sharp decrease in the market and as a result the trading day ended with the quotations decrease.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The US Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting results were the main event of the yesterday. As the US unemployment rate is declining, it does not disturb the Fed – we should pay attention to inflation. The inflation expectations are still quite low.

The upward trend is reaching the resistance level of 1.1150.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1050, the next one is 1.0925. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1150, the next one is at 1.1260.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 1.1050 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go downwards to 1.0925.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

Traders continue to ignore the UK negative macroeconomic statistics which indicates the strong buyers’ presence. The Unites States published the GDP release for the first quarter. Most leading indicators point out to the weak economic growth and in this regard we expect the data output within the range of 0.7-1% which will put pressure on the US dollar.

Trading volumes are in an increased zone, but they are gradually declining downwards. The rising trend indicates towards the formed correction that has not been confirmed yet.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5390, the next one is 1.5300. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5460, the next one is at 1.5550.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 1.5460 may lead to a price rebound down. The potential rebound targets are the support levels of 1.5300.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

As now we should not expect from the US Federal Reserve comments about the monetary policy tightening - the dollar will be under pressure against its major competitors. It should also be noted that the Federal Reserve gold foreign exchange reserves in the first quarter have significantly declined that indicates the payments negative balance strong increase and the main negative factor is the strong dollar.

The formed strong consolidation is near the resistance level of 119.20.

The price is finding the first support at 118.30, the next one is at 117.50. The price is finding the first resistance at 119.20, the next one is at 120.40.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 118.30 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go downwards to 117.50.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

01.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

The dollar strengthened against the pound and the yen. Earlier the US dollar was knocked out by the first quarter GDP negative release. The index came out at the level of 0.2% instead of the expected 1%. The personal consumption expenditures main index amounted to 0.9%.

This report is negative as the economic growth slowdown is obvious. The dollar revaluation had a negative impact on the US economy. The US Federal Reserve announced its monetary policy meeting results. The FED did not give the market a signal about the first interest rate increase that pointed out to the personal consumption decrease and the exports weakness. The Fed called a low inflation a temporary phenomenon as well as the low GDP. Against this background, the US dollar was under pressure.

We can expect the Old World moderately positive inflation data for April amid the euro area M-3 monetary aggregate growth as well as the Germany CPI increase. By the end of the day the pair euro/dollar had increased.

Great Britain did not publish important statistics. Therefore, dynamic was fully caused by the technical factors and the previously formed sentiments. As a result the pound has decreased.

The Bank of Japan monetary policy decision did not impress the market as the regulator has kept everything unchanged. The pair dollar/yen grew at the end of the trades.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The US first quarter GDP release disappointed traders with the weak data. Its weak growth by 0.2% is a result of the US dollar revaluation. It should also be noted the personal consumption expenditures reduction for the first quarter which is a negative factor for the inflation. The low inflation will deter the Fed from the monetary policy tightening.

Buyers have broken through the resistance level of 1.0925 for the fourth time. The level breakthrough was amid the increased volume. The resistance levels of 1.1050 and 1.1150 were also broken upwards.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1150, the next one is 1.1050. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1260, the next one is at 1.1450.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 1.1150 may lead to a price rebound down. The potential rebound targets are the support levels of 1.1050, 1.0925.




Pound (GBP)

General overview

Despite the fact that the British pound has significantly strengthened for the last two weeks - the short-term uptrend is not complete yet. However we noted a downward rebound yesterday.

The UK GDP for the first quarter came out higher than in the United States. The UK GDP quarterly growth has lagged behind the US for the last nine months, but now the differential is changed which will put some pressure on the US dollar.

The British pound has been steadily strengthening against the US dollar for the third week. The prices growth is amid higher volumes which indicate the buyers increased interest to continue the bullish trend. The pair slightly corrected on the yesterday’s trades.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5300, the next one is 1.5200. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5390, the next one is at 1.5460.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The trend is a down side. We expect the level of 1.5200 testing soon.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The Bank of Japan will not increase the QE program amid the oil prices growth. This factor will not put pressure on the Japanese yen. The US first quarter GDP negative report froze the bulls’ enthusiasm in global stock markets that will make some traders to fix part of the long. This factor will commit the carry trade transactions which will support the demand for the Japanese yen.

The price has not been able to break through below the support level of 118.30 for the sixth week. The pair rebounded upwards and broke through the resistance level of 119.20.

The price is finding the first support at 119.20, the next one is at 118.30. The price is finding the first resistance at 120.40, the next one is at 121.60.

There is a non-confirmed and a weak buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The pair can grow to the resistance level of 120.40. After breaking 120.40 the buyers may go to 121.60.



Franc (CHF)

General overview

The Swiss franc has rapidly grown against the dollar after the US GDP weak report, according to the preliminary assessment, its growth amounted to + 0.2% in the first quarter against + 1.0% and 2.2% in the previous period.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9370, the next one is at 0.9280. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9540, the next one is at 0.9750.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9540. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9750.




*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

04.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

There was a multidirectional trend on the Forex market. At the end of the day the pair EUR/USD decreased amid the German 10-year bond yields increase relative to its main competitors. The US manufacturing sector in the first quarter showed a significant decline and taking into account the new industrial orders decrease it is difficult to expect the data better than the forecasted medians. In this regard, the US dollar will not be able to get support and to compensate for some lost ground.

On the contrary, after setting the fresh 2-month high of 1.5490 the pair GBP/USD was hit by the sales wave amid the long positions profit taking. The British pound can be further supported by the oil prices growth. On the other hand, the pair EUR/GBP cross-rate significant growth amid the Germany and the UK bond yields reduction may put pressure on the pound. By the end of the day the pair GBP/USD had decreased.

During the day the pair USD/JPY was in demand after the Bank of Japan negative economic forecasts publication. The GDP and inflation forecasts encouraged bulls for the long positions opening and against this background, the pair dollar / yen has increased.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The euro medium-term correction is still in force and bulls still open long positions on dips. The euro zone will not please traders with the important macroeconomic statistics and in this connection the traders’ attention will be focused on the US manufacturing sector business climate publication from the ISM.

The manufacturing sector showed significant decline in the first quarter and taking into account the new industrial orders decrease it is difficult to expect the data better than the forecasted medians. In this regard, the US dollar will not be able to get support and to compensate for some lost ground.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1150, the next one is 1.1050. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1260, the next one is at 1.1450.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We may expect the fall towards 1.1150 and a consolidation further on we expect a growth



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The Great Britain and the United States published the manufacturing sector business climate reports. The industrial sector is showing clear signs of slowdown in both countries and we noted weak releases amid the new production orders low volume.

On the one hand, the British pound can be further supported by the oil prices increase. On the other hand, the pair EUR/GBP cross-rate significant growth amid the Germany and the UK negative bond yields will put pressure on the pound.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5100, the next one is 1.5015. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5200, the next one is at 1.5300.

There is a confirmed and a weak buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 1.5100 may lead to a price rebound upwards. The potential rebound target is the resistance level of 1.5200.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

Firstly, it is difficult to expect the United States ISM manufacturing index positive data. Secondly, sales on the US stock market after the GDP weak report publication for the first quarter may cause a wave of carry trade transactions and against this background the Japanese yen may receive additional support.

Sellers have failed to break through the strong support level of 118.30. The pair rebounded upwards and broke through the resistance level.

The price is finding the first support at 119.20, the next one is at 118.30. The price is finding the first resistance at 120.40, the next one is at 121.60.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We expect the 120.40 line break that will open the way for the buyers to 121.60.



Franc (CHF)

General overview

The Fed information has frozen the bears’ enthusiasm within the dollar. Obviously, the market decided to take time out for a more detailed US Central Bank statements analysis that appeared after the FOMC meeting which indicated that the door for interest rates increase is still quite wide opened.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9280, the next one is at 0.9160. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9370, the next one is at 0.9540.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9370. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9540.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

04.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

There was a multidirectional trend on the Forex market. At the end of the day the pair EUR/USD decreased amid the German 10-year bond yields increase relative to its main competitors. The US manufacturing sector in the first quarter showed a significant decline and taking into account the new industrial orders decrease it is difficult to expect the data better than the forecasted medians. In this regard, the US dollar will not be able to get support and to compensate for some lost ground.

On the contrary, after setting the fresh 2-month high of 1.5490 the pair GBP/USD was hit by the sales wave amid the long positions profit taking. The British pound can be further supported by the oil prices growth. On the other hand, the pair EUR/GBP cross-rate significant growth amid the Germany and the UK bond yields reduction may put pressure on the pound. By the end of the day the pair GBP/USD had decreased.

During the day the pair USD/JPY was in demand after the Bank of Japan negative economic forecasts publication. The GDP and inflation forecasts encouraged bulls for the long positions opening and against this background, the pair dollar / yen has increased.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The euro medium-term correction is still in force and bulls still open long positions on dips. The euro zone will not please traders with the important macroeconomic statistics and in this connection the traders’ attention will be focused on the US manufacturing sector business climate publication from the ISM.

The manufacturing sector showed significant decline in the first quarter and taking into account the new industrial orders decrease it is difficult to expect the data better than the forecasted medians. In this regard, the US dollar will not be able to get support and to compensate for some lost ground.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1150, the next one is 1.1050. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1260, the next one is at 1.1450.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We may expect the fall towards 1.1150 and a consolidation further on we expect a growth



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The Great Britain and the United States published the manufacturing sector business climate reports. The industrial sector is showing clear signs of slowdown in both countries and we noted weak releases amid the new production orders low volume.

On the one hand, the British pound can be further supported by the oil prices increase. On the other hand, the pair EUR/GBP cross-rate significant growth amid the Germany and the UK negative bond yields will put pressure on the pound.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5100, the next one is 1.5015. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5200, the next one is at 1.5300.

There is a confirmed and a weak buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 1.5100 may lead to a price rebound upwards. The potential rebound target is the resistance level of 1.5200.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

Firstly, it is difficult to expect the United States ISM manufacturing index positive data. Secondly, sales on the US stock market after the GDP weak report publication for the first quarter may cause a wave of carry trade transactions and against this background the Japanese yen may receive additional support.

Sellers have failed to break through the strong support level of 118.30. The pair rebounded upwards and broke through the resistance level.

The price is finding the first support at 119.20, the next one is at 118.30. The price is finding the first resistance at 120.40, the next one is at 121.60.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We expect the 120.40 line break that will open the way for the buyers to 121.60.



Franc (CHF)

General overview

The Fed information has frozen the bears’ enthusiasm within the dollar. Obviously, the market decided to take time out for a more detailed US Central Bank statements analysis that appeared after the FOMC meeting which indicated that the door for interest rates increase is still quite wide opened.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9280, the next one is at 0.9160. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9370, the next one is at 0.9540.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9370. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9540.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

05.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar was able to compensate some lost ground - the dollar index basket (USDX) finished the trading day at the mark of 95.38. When the pair EUR/USD reached the mark of 1.1290 it declined to the level of 1.1150. At the end of the day the pair euro/dollar had decreased.

The pair GBP/USD is consolidating after it fell under the powerful sales wave amid the manufacturing sector PMI index negative macroeconomic release. The total index fell to its lowest level since September 2014. By the end of the day the pair GBP/USD had decreased.

The pair USD/JPY has ignored the ISM US manufacturing sector business activity weak release. Bulls actively built up long positions and against this background the trading day ended with the quotations growth.

According to the ISM report, the US manufacturing sector economic activity continued to increase in April. However, the sector activity index has unexpectedly changed. The ISM noted that the PMI index was 51.5 in April, but it has not increased from the previous month.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

There was not any important macroeconomic statistics. We saw a rebound from the strong support level of 94.77 for three consecutive trading days within the dollar index (USDX) that indicates the strong buyers’ presence and the market possible reversal.

The "Greek question" negotiations have tightened, but the Germany and Greece 10-year bond yields decreased significantly in April that point out to the risk reduction which is a positive factor for the euro.

The resistance level 1.1260 has stopped the three-week euro uptrend. The pair rebounded from this level to the support level of 1.1150.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1150, the next one is 1.1050. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1260, the next one is at 1.1450.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 1.1050 may lead to a price rebound upwards.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

After the Markit Economics manufacturing sector PMI index weak data traders sold the British pound which proves the strong buyers’ absence in the market. Investors have ignored the UK negative macroeconomic releases for the last two weeks and built up long positions. Yesterday there was a public holiday in the UK.

The three-week pound strengthening against the US dollar stopped at the resistance level of 1.5460. The level testing was followed by a small consolidation with the following price rebound downwards. The rebound from the level was on the increased volume. The pair is testing the support level of 1.5100.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5100, the next one is 1.5015. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5200, the next one is at 1.5300.

The price is in the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The pair can grow to the resistance level of 1.5300.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

In the absence of Japan and the US important macroeconomic statistics investors will focus their attention on the stock and bond market dynamics. The Tokyo stock markets were closed due to the public holiday. On the contrary, there was the Japan and the US bond yields increase on the debt market which is a bullish factor for the pair.

Buyers were able to break through and consolidate above the round resistance level of 119.20. At the moment the mark of 119.20 is the strong support.

The price is finding the first support at 119.20, the next one is at 118.30. The price is finding the first resistance at 120.40, the next one is at 121.60.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 120.40 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go upwards to 121.60.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

06.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

The market showed the calm trade amid the lack of important macroeconomic statistics as well as the UK and Japan public holidays. Traders do not hurry to open positions because all the important events of the week are ahead.

The dollar correction stopped. The Eurozone and the US first manufacturing sector business climate reports pointed out to the differential shift in favor of the euro area in March and April. Secondly, the Germany and the US 10-year bond yields are declining which is a positive factor for the euro.

Yesterday the world leading stock markets opened the trading week with the quotations growth that would contribute to the building up the carry trade position within the Japanese yen as a funding currency.

The US Commerce Department published the report that showed the number of industrial production orders sharp increase by 2.1% in March after the revised decrease by 0.1% in February.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

We received the ISM releases that are important for the US dollar. Now the traders’ attention will be focused on the April labor market release on Friday May 8th. The Eurozone and the US manufacturing sector business climate reports point out to the differential shift in favor of the euro area in March and April.

The prices decreased amid the low volatility and the low trading volumes. Having broken through the support level of 1.1150, sellers have opened the way to the strong support level of 1.1050. The strong support level of 1.1050 test was followed by the euro growth. The resistance level of 1.1150 was broken.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1150, the next one is 1.1050. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1260, the next one is at 1.1450.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We may expect the growth towards 1.1260 further on we expect a fall.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

Markit Economics published the construction sector business activity release. If the trade balance release does not cause the strong market reaction as the March report and the March data that include the GDP indicator for the first quarter, the ISM services sector business activity report can be a signal for the British pound mid-term correction completion in the case of positive data. The US dollar will be under pressure.

The pound correction has moved into the long-term consolidation framework above the mark of 1.5100. The formed consolidation is amid the low volumes that is a signal for the reversal upwards. The pair increased and tested the resistance level of 1.5200.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5100, the next one is 1.5015. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5200, the next one is at 1.5300.

The price is in the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 1.5200 may lead to a price rebound down. The potential rebound target is the support level of 1.5015.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

For several days the Japanese yen has been the weakest asset among the five world leading currencies. Investors are inclined negatively towards the yen after the Bank of Japan lowered the GDP and inflation forecasts for 2015 and 2016 financial year.

The world leading stock markets opened the trading week with the quotations growth that will contribute to the building up carry trade position within the Japanese yen as a funding currency.

Until recently, the level of 119.20 was a strong resistance. Now it is no less the strong support. It should be noted that the mark of 120.40 was tested at the very low volumes. The pair rebounded downwards after this testing.

The price is finding the first support at 119.20, the next one is at 118.30. The price is finding the first resistance at 120.40, the next one is at 121.60.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The bulls’ target is the level 120.40.




*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

07.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar was under pressure against its major competitors. By the end of the day the pair EUR/USD had increased amid the energy prices growth. The Brent crude oil quotations set this week fresh maximum.

Despite the April PMI index construction sector weak release the pair GBP/USD was also in demand during the day. The UK and the US negative bond yields reduction with black gold quotations increase encouraged bulls to long. By the end of the day the pair GBP/USD had increased.

By the end of the day the pair USD/JPY had decreased despite the US service sector business activity positive release from ISM. The index came out at the highest level since December 2014 that indicates the US economy recovery after recession in the first quarter.

The ISM service sector employment rate for April has shown the maximum increase for the last six months. The four-week f jobless claims showed slight decrease which is also a positive factor for the labor market. However the ADP private sector employment release disappointed the market.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The euro zone will not please the traders with the important macroeconomic statistics and the traders’ attention will be drawn to the US data. The agency ADP issued the private sector employment release. Traders awaited the ADP positive data release which would support the US dollar. Still the release was a negative one that supported the euro and the pair grew.

The debt and commodity market dynamics indicates the uptrend within the single European currency. The Brent crude oil breaks through this year new highs which is a negative factor for the dollar.

The euro demand reversed towards the uptrend. The reversal came after the support level false breakthrough of 1.1150 amid the increased volume.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1260, the next one is 1.1150. The price is finding the resistance at 1.1450.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The potential increase target is the resistance level of 1.1450.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The Center for Macroeconomic Research Markit Economics published the UK the service sector data. The manufacturing and construction sectors two previous reports disappointed investors with the weak figures. The pair EUR/GBP cross-rate dynamics also plays into the bears’ hands within the British pound.

The rebound from the level of 1.5100 was followed on the increased volume and allowed buyers to break through the level of 1.5200.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5200, the next one is 1.5100. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5300, the next one is at 1.5390.

The price is in the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a downward movement.

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We may expect the growth towards 1.5300 further on we expect a fall to 1.5200 and 1.5100.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The Japan banks were closed on the occasion of the state holiday. In this regard, we expect a low volatility during the Asian trading session. Investors will buy the quotations reduction amid the ADP negative data. The Australian bond yields demonstrate high growth that may contribute to the carry trade transactions increase. The pair AUD/JPY cross-rate had increased which is an excellent proof of that.

The price consolidation above the resistance level of 119.20 was followed by the level of 120.40 testing and the latest decrease.

The price is finding the first support at 119.20, the next one is at 118.30. The price is finding the first resistance at 120.40, the next one is at 121.60.

There is a confirmed and a weak buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 119.20 may lead to a price rebound upwards. The potential rebound target is the resistance level of 120.40.




*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

08.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

The pair EUR/USD was in demand amid the April ADP private sector employment weak data. The index came out at the level of 169 thousand which is the lowest level since January 2014. However, the pair euro/dollar had decreased.

The GBP/USD has grown after the UK service sector business activity strong data publication. Then the pair consolidated. The final indicator came out at the mark of 59.5 that is the highest level since September 2014. This week the main attention within the pound will be paid to the UK elections which took place yesterday.

After the ADP weak data the US stock market sales have increased pressure on the pair USD/JPY. Yesterday the Japan markets started to work after a long weekend this week. By the end of the day the pair had increased.

Today we expect the report for which the market has been waiting the whole week: the US April Non-Farms release. In addition, the US will release the unemployment rate report. Both reports, along with the UK elections results will cause high volatility in the market.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The euro zone and the United States have disappointed traders with the negative macroeconomic releases. At the end of March the Old World retail sales decreased by 0.8% that point out to the weak domestic demand in the first quarter. The agency ADP has reported the new jobs low level in the private sector. Today, the US non-farm payrolls employment report will influence the market.

Buyers have broken through and consolidated above 1.1260. The breakthrough was on the increased volume. Then the pair tested this level.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1260, the next one is 1.1150. The price is finding the resistance at 1.1450.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The price is likely to go to the resistance level of 1.1450.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

Yesterday there were the UK Parliament elections. Their results will have a direct impact on the currency. There was observed the US and the UK 10-year negative bond yield increase on the debt market which is a bearish factor for the British pound.

Having broken through the downward channel, buyers consolidated above 1.5200.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5200, the next one is 1.5100. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5300, the next one is at 1.5390.

The price is in the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a downward movement and form a “Golden Cross”.

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The pair can grow to the resistance level of 1.3665. After breaking 1.3665 the buyers may go to 1.3720.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

Japanese banks began their work after a long weekend. There was a bearish sentiment in the Tokyo stock market. In this regard, we noted the 119th figure testing followed by the rebound upwards. The Japanese yen with the US dollar is the market weakest currency asset and now we cannot count on the pair dollar/yen strong sales.

The price is finding the first support at 119.20, the next one is at 118.30. The price is finding the first resistance at 120.40, the next one is at 121.60.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

After the support level of 119.20 breakthrough down the way to the support 118.30 will be opened.



Franc (CHF)

General overview

The Swiss franc rose against the dollar after the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank governor Kocherlakota said that the dollar had grown substantially the last year. In Kacherlakota’s opinion interest rates increase in 2015 is inappropriate.

Meanwhile, today during his speech the Federal Reserve Chairman Jeanette Yellen said that low interest rates were necessary to achieve the objectives which would have a positive impact on the financial stability.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9160, the next one is at 0.9060. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9370, the next one is at 0.9540.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We advise to short with the first target - 0.9160. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9060.




*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

12.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

There was a multidirectional trend in the Forex market yesterday. By the end of the day the pair EUR/USD had decreased amid the pair EUR/GBP quotations decline after the UK parliamentary elections results announcement.

After two unsuccessful days the GBP/USD could finish the trades in the "green zone". Traders reacted positively to the conservatives’ victory in parliamentary elections. By the end of the day the pair pound/dollar quotations have increased.

The USD/JPY has been trading in the flat near 119.65 -120.20. The US non-farm payrolls increased by 223 thousand in April. The unemployment rate fell to the level of 5.4%. Average earnings increased by 0.1% which is worse than traders had expected.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

In general, the USA unemployment data are good – the employment growth points out to the economy recovery after the first quarter recession.

However, the inflationary component has disappointed the market. The average hourly earnings came below the traders’ expectations while the March figure was revised in the negative side. The two-year Treasury bond yields reacted to the release with a decrease by 10.8 basis points that indicate the low inflation expectations.

Having broken through the intermediate support level of 1.1260, sellers continued the downward trend amid the increased trading volume.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1150, the next one is 1.1050. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1260, the next one is at 1.1450.

There is a confirmed and a weakbuy signal. The price is on the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

After the trend line 1.1150 breakthrough down the way to the support 1.1050 will be opened.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The UK and the US bond yields fell by 11.8 basis points which indicate that the debt market participants reacted positively to the conservatives’ victory in parliamentary elections.

The Bank of England announced the monetary policy meeting results: key interest rate has remained the same - 0.5%.

The level of 1.5390 retesting was followed by the upward rebound and the previous high update of 1.5497. The resistance level of 1.5460 and 1.5550 were broken.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5550, the next one is 1.5460. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5670, the next one is at 1.5750.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The potential decrease target is the support levels of 1.5390.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The April US labor market release supported the demand for the US stock market as traders received a signal that the FOMC would not rush to the monetary policy tightening. This factor is a positive one for the pair as it will contribute to demand for the carry trade transactions through the Japanese yen as a funding currency.

In the absence of fundamental factors yesterday the trading day was held in the framework of the low volatility. There was formed a short-term consolidation near the level of 120.00 followed by a slight growth.

The price is finding the first support at 119.20, the next one is at 118.30. The price is finding the first resistance at 120.40, the next one is at 121.60.

There is a confirmed and a weak buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows a downward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is increasing.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 120.40 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go upwards to 121.60.




*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

13.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

There was a multidirectional trend in the Forex market yesterday. By the end of the day the pair EUR/USD had increased amid the Germany and the US negative bond yields increase.

By the end of the day the pair GBP/USD had increased. Traders continue to buy the British pound amid the Conservative victory in the parliamentary elections. It should also be noted that the debt market dynamics does not support bulls - the UK 10-year bond yields are declining relative to their US and Germany counterparts and in this regard, after the next resistance level testing we expect profit-taking on the long positions that may cause a rebound.

By the end of the day the pair USD/JPY had decreased. Earlier the pair grew amid the carry trade transactions increase through the Japanese yen as a funding currency. The day before we had observed a modest correction after the Friday's quotations strong rise and taking into account the fact that the Nasdaq showed its smallest decline - we may expect demand for the risky assets.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The situation around the Greek debt still excites the investors’ minds. As it was expected, Athens had to repay the debt to the IMF in the amount of approximately € 770 million. Taking into account the Germany and the Greece bond yields reduction we expect that the Greeks will be able to meet its obligations to international lenders. However, this factor will not support bulls.

Firstly, we expect the interesting reports publication. Secondly, the debt market dynamics is on the bears’ side - the Germany and the US negative bond yields are increasing. Thirdly, the oil market has stabilized; we have not observed the upward movements for the last few days which would put pressure on the US dollar.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1150, the next one is 1.1050. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1260, the next one is at 1.1450.

There is a confirmed and a weak buy signal. The price is on the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 1.1150 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go upwards to 1.1050.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

In the morning we expect the British pound quotations growth. According to the British Industry Confederation February data, the manufacturing sector PMI index growth in March with the production orders increase allowed us to expect the moderately positive data output.

The British pound is growing along the entire market - investors open long positions almost within all cross-rates, led by the pound. Taking into consideration that institutional investors prefer to keep positions for a long period of time – we may expect the upward trend continuation.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5670, the next one is 1.5550. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5775, the next one is at 1.5950.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We believe the growth will be continued now. The first target is the level 1.5775, the next one is 1.5950.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

During the day we expect the moderately upward trend and demand for the US stock market which will encourage bulls to long. The day before we had observed a modest correction after Friday's quotations strong rise and taking into account the fact that the Nasdaq showed the smallest decline - we can expect demand for the risky assets.

The price is finding the first support at 119.20, the next one is at 118.30. The price is finding the first resistance at 120.40, the next one is at 121.60.

There is a confirmed and a weak buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Golden Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The pair can grow to the resistance level of 120.40. After breaking 120.40 the buyers may go to 121.60.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

14.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar is under pressure - the USDX finished the trading day at the mark of 94.51. By the end of the day the pair EUR/USD had increased amid the energy prices growth as well as the Germany and the US negative bond yields reduction.

By the end of the day the pair GBP/USD had increased amid the industrial production positive release. In March the index increased by 0.5% which can allow us to count on the first quarter GDP revision for the better. The UK short-term and long-term government bond yields can be the best indicator for the market sentiment determination within the pair pound/dollar. The spread has been increasing for the last two months that point out to the low market expectations regarding the monetary policy tightening.

By the end of the day the pair USD/JPY had decreased amid the oil quotations growth which put pressure on the US dollar.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

We pay attention to the euro area first quarter positive GDP publication. The ECB soft monetary policy is starting to bear fruit. The euro low rate has increased the European products competitiveness outside the euro area which has grown the trade surplus. The export growth may lay a good foundation for the unemployment reduction and the consumer spending increase in the future.

The United States published the retail sales report for April – the data remained unchanged. The correction from the resistance level of 1.1260 turned upwards - towards the current trend.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1260, the next one is 1.1150. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1450, the next one is at 1.1675.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Golden Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The potential increase targets are two resistance level of: 1.1450 and 1.1675.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

We pay attention to the Bank of England inflation quarter report. On the one hand, the energy prices growth have increased the inflation expectations - the UK 10-year bond yields are now above the level of 2%. On the other hand, the low level of average earnings in the first quarter restrained inflation and the private consumption.

As the soft monetary policy is carried out in periods of low inflation – we should not exclude positive comments. Also we should not forget about the pound revaluation against the euro.

The uptrend has stopped for a short time below the intermediate resistance level of 1.5670. The price reached the level on the lower volumes. After the resistance level of 1.5670 breakthrough the level of 1.5775 was tested.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5670, the next one is 1.5550. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5775, the next one is at 1.5950.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

After the trend line 1.5775 breakthrough upwards the way to the resistance 1.5950 will be opened.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

We observe the Japan and the US negative bond yields strong increase on the bond market that will provide demand for the US dollar. The Australian bond yields are now higher the level of 3% which will enhance the carry trade transactions within the Japanese yen. Investors will form the cheap yen loans and direct them to the higher-yielding instruments purchases. Yesterday the pair AUD/JPY cross-rate increased by 1.1% which is the best proof of this trend.

The price is finding the first support at 118.30, the next one is at 117.50. The price is finding the first resistance at 119.20, the next one is at 120.40.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

The downward movement will be continued. The pair may go to 118.30 soon. Having overcome the first target the price might go downwards to 117.50.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

15.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

Yesterday the pair EUR/USD increased amid the US retail sales negative reports. Traders had expected its growth by 0.3%, but the final figure came out at the zero mark. The April US PPI report will not be able to provide strong support for the US dollar. In the first month of the second quarter, the US 10-year bond yields have grown by 10 basis points that indicate the inflation expectations moderate increase.

Despite the Bank of England inflation negative report the pair GBP/USD still managed to finish the day in the positive territory amid the US retail sales weak data. By the end of the day quotations had increased.

The US weak economic data cheered bears to short with the USD/JPY which by the end of the day had consolidated. The debt market dynamics is also now on the bears’ side - the Japan and the US negative bond yields reduction will support demand for the Japanese yen.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The US and the euro zone GDP differential has increased by 0.2% in the first quarter which will support the euro in the short term.

The US retail sales moderately negative data indicate that now we should not wait for the private consumption strong increase which will contribute to the strong economic growth in the second quarter.

Due to the level of 1.1260 breakthrough buyers opened the way to the maximum that is the resistance level of 1.1450.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1260, the next one is 1.1150. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1450, the next one is at 1.1675.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Golden Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 1.1150 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go downwards to 1.1050.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The Bank of England published its quarterly report which has lowered the GDP and inflation forecasts that also pointed out to the construction sector weakness and low investment that inhibit the labor productivity growth. Once again the monetary regulator noted that the strong pound (the pair EUR/GBP decline) had a negative impact on inflation.

The British pound continues to trade towards the upward trend. There was the resistance level of 1.5775 testing.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5670, the next one is 1.5550. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5775, the next one is at 1.5950.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The potential decrease targets are two levels of support: 1.5670, 1.5550.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

Despite the bullish sentiment predominance on the world leading stock exchanges as well as the carry trade transactions growth within the pair AUD/JPY – the Japanese yen is in demand within the context of the US dollar sales. The Japan and the US bond yields reduction will support the demand for the Japanese yen.

Having not reached the last week maximum of 120.40, the upward trend reversed sharply downwards, breaking through the support level of 119.20. We observed the consolidation at this level.

The price is finding the first support at 118.30, the next one is at 117.50. The price is finding the first resistance at 119.20, the next one is at 120.40.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The potential growth target is the resistance level of 120.40.



Franc (CHF)

General overview

The Swiss franc could strengthen on Wednesday amid the dollar decline.

The US dollar has suffered serious losses against all its major currencies after the unexpectedly US retail sales weak data publication. Retail sales amounted to + 0.0% in April while it was forecasted + 0.2%, but the sales excluding cars amounted to + 0.1% against + 0.5%.

The price is finding the support at 0.9060. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9160, the next one is at 0.9280.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9280. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9370.




*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

18.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

The pair EUR/USD has been in the positive area for three trading days in a row. At this time the quotations growth was after the US April PPI weak data. The report points out that it is quite early to talk about the inflationary pressure growth in the world leading economy now.

During the day the pair GBP/USD also showed more modest growth because of the EUR/GBP correction and a consolidation as well as the investors’ concerns about the Bank of England inflation and GDP forecasts.

At the end of the day the pair USD/JPY has strengthened amid the US stock market strong growth as well as the US and Japan negative bond yields increase. The pair fell and closed the trades neutrally.

It should also be noted that investors have negative attitude towards the US dollar and actively get rid of it – yesterday the dollar index basket (USDX) consolidated below the 94th figure. Still, we expect profit-taking on the long positions amid the US industrial production moderately positive data for April.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The German 10-year bond yields are growing relative to the US and the UK counterparts which may support the demand for the euro. The commodity market dynamics is also playing against the US dollar now. The commodities quotations growth has a negative impact on the dollar as the cost of raw materials was denominated in the US dollar during the dollar prices growth.

Having broken through the strong resistance level of 1.1260, the price corrected to this level to check it for strength. Now this resistance is playing the role of a reference support now. Then the pair tested the resistance level of 1.1450.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1260, the next one is 1.1150. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1450, the next one is at 1.1675.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen the Kijun-sen show aт upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The buyers need to break above 1.1450 for a steady growth. The way to the mark 1.1675 will be opened after this breakthrough.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The UK 10-year bond yields are close to the level of 2% now which may support the demand for the pound. The average earnings growth and the oil market upward trend with the unemployment decline to 5.5% can allow us to count on inflation in the short term and these expectations are pushing the pair upwards.

The British pound is actively strengthening against the US dollar. Almost without correction the price rose up sharply, having reached the level of 1.5775.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5670, the next one is 1.5550. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5775, the next one is at 1.5950.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The pair can grow. After breaking 1.5775 the buyers may go to 1.5950.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

Bullish sentiments in the US stock market with the US and Japan bond yields increase will support demand for the pair USD/JPY. On the other hand, investors sell the US dollar along the entire market which cannot allow us to count on the strong dollar growth.

The price is finding the first support at 118.30, the next one is at 117.50. The price is finding the first resistance at 119.20, the next one is at 120.40.

There is a non-confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

If the price fixates below the support 119.20, it may continue the downward trend in the short term. The potential targets are 118.30 and 117.50.



Franc (CHF)

General overview

The dollar slightly strengthened its position against the franc after the published data showed that US initial jobless claims for the last week amounted to 264K against forecasted 273K. The index was near 15-years low that indicates the labor market positive trends.

The price is finding the support at 0.9060. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9160, the next one is at 0.9280.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

We advise to short. When the pair consolidates below the level of 0.9160, we can open deals to the level of 0.9060.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

19.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar was supported - the dollar index basket (USX) finished the trading day at the mark of 93.29. The pair EUR/USD increased after the US industrial production and consumer confidence weak macroeconomic statistics publication from the University of Michigan. At the end of the day the pair decreased.

The pair GBP/USD finished the trading day in the negative territory - quotations declined amid the profit taking on the long positions after the eight- days’ quotations growth.

The winner in the bears and the bulls’ dispute within the pair USD/JPY were the bulls. The upward trend in the world leading stock markets is supported by the dollar demand and at the moment quotations reached the mark of 119.95, but after the US negative reports the Japanese yen was able to recover lost ground. Then the pair grew again.

Taking into account the US industrial production and consumer confidence negative macroeconomic statistics– we cannot count on the US dollar strong growth.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The Michigan University negative release suggests that Americans are inclined to save more than spend and this is a negative factor for the economy.

In the light of this the US the Germany negative bond yields continued to decline which supports the demand for the euro. Moreover, the Germany and the UK bond yields also significantly declined which would contribute to the pair EUR/GBP cross-rate growth and may also support the euro against the dollar.

The upward trend is still preserved despite the divergence formation on the trading volumes. Having broken through the resistance level of 1.1260, the price tested the level of 1.1450. Then the pair rebounded downwards.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1260, the next one is 1.1150. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1450, the next one is at 1.1675.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The potential decrease targets are two levels of support: 1.1260, 1.1150



Pound (GBP)

General overview

Great Britain and the United States will not please traders with the interesting macroeconomic releases. In view of the debt market negative dynamics (the UK and the US negative bond yields increase) it was noted the bearish sentiment predominance. At the same time the commodity market dynamics may put pressure on the US dollar as the commodity goods growth causes the dollar decline.

Having tested the level of 1.5775, the British pound turned downwards towards correction. The support level of 1.5670 was broken.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5550, the next one is 1.5460. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5670, the next one is at 1.5775.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

After the trend line 1.5670 breakthrough down the way to the support 1.5550 will be opened. The upward bounce potential target is 1.5775.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

Japan has published the March machinery and equipment orders report: the base value amounted to + 2.9% for the month and + 2.6% for the year. The commodity market positive dynamics will put pressure on the US dollar.

The pair tested the level of 119.20 and rebounded upwards.

The price is finding the first support at 119.20, the next one is at 118.30. The price is finding the first resistance at 120.40, the next one is at 121.60.

There is a non-confirmed and a weak buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 120.40 may lead to a price rebound down. The potential rebound targets are the support levels of 119.20, 118.30.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

20.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar strengthened to its major competitors - the dollar index basket (USDX) finished the trading day at the mark of 94.31. Traders took profits on the short positions within the US dollar which caused the dollar growth.

The United States can please traders with the construction sector positive data.

The mortgage rate reduction may have a positive impact on the number of issued building permits. However, the Conference Board consumer confidence negative report pointed out that we should not count on the strong deviation from the consensus forecast in a positive direction.

The Consumer Comfort Index, considered by Bloomberg, fell to 43.5 for the week (4-10 May) that is the lowest level since the beginning of March) against 43.7 the previous week. The US economy assessment fell to the five-month low, confidence also fell among the full-time and part-time employed. Retail sales have changed little in April after decrease by 0.2% from January to March. The US economic prospects index fell to 34.5 (the lowest level since mid-December) from 35.8 the previous week.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

There was the euro sales yesterday, still it is too early to talk about the changes within the short-term trend. The euro devaluation with the ECB loose monetary policy strengthened the German exporters’ position which had a positive effect on the Old World leading economies. In this connection, we expected the institute ZEW business climate output slightly better than the forecasted medians that will support the demand for the euro. Nevertheless the release came out worse then the forecasted medians.

The level of 1.1260 breakthrough signals about the upward trend reversal. The support level of 1.1150 was broken.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1050, the next one is 1.0925. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1150, the next one is at 1.1260.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The sellers need to break below 1.1050 for a steady decrease. The way to the mark 1.0925 will be opened after this breakthrough.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The National Statistics Office has published the UK April inflation report. The energy cost increase with the labor market positive trend points out to the consumer price index growth. But the negative data put the British pound under a pressure. The US construction sector moderately positive data may force some traders to take profits on the long positions.

The British pound is correcting against the US dollar amid the low volatility. The correctional price reduction was on the low volumes. There was the intermediate support level of 1.5550 breakthrough.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5460, the next one is 1.5390. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5550, the next one is at 1.5670.

The price is in the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The pair can decrease to the support level of 1.5390.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The US stock market index S & P500 set a fresh historical high which supported the demand for the risky assets and had a positive impact on the pair USD/JPY quotations as investors used the yen as a funding currency to finance transactions within the high-yield instruments.

The trade within the Japanese yen is not clear. The pair was trading for a long time in the range, rebounding from the levels of 120.40 - 119.20. Yesterday the resistance level of 120.40 was broken upwards.

The price is finding the first support at 120.40, the next one is at 119.20. The price is finding the first resistance at 121.60, the next one is at 122.40.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Golden Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We may expect the growth towards 121.60 further on we expect a fall to 120.40, 119.20.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

21.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar strengthened significantly relative to its main competitors - the dollar index basket (USDX) finished the trading day at the mark of 95.46. The pair EUR/USD came under attack amid the ECB stimulating measures increase rumors. By the end of the day the pair euro/dollar had decreased.

During the day the pair GBP/USD was also under pressure amid the UK April weak inflation data. The CPI went into the negative territory for the first time since 1960 and against this background the trades ended with the quotations decrease despite a correction was observed earlier.

The bullish trends in the world's leading stock markets contributed to demand for the pair USD/JPY which by the end of the day had increased.

Taking in consideration the oil prices decline traders expected demand for the US dollar before the US Federal Reserve last meeting minutes publication. Bearing in mind the US low inflation expectations, we expected the "pigeon rhetoric" in the report and in this regard an upward rebound in the market.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The currency and the commodity markets’ sales with the US Treasury bond yields increase point out to the short-term trend reversal. During the day we noted the bearish sentiment predominance. Yesterday the ECB high-ranked official gave an interview in which he noted that the monetary regulator could increase the rates amid the summer time stimulating measures. Late in the evening the FOMC protocols were published.

The euro decline against the US dollar was followed by the support levels’ breakthrough: 1.1260 and 1.1050. The levels’ breakthroughs were on the increased volumes.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1050, the next one is 1.0925. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1150, the next one is at 1.1260.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

The downward movement will be continued. The pair may go to 1.0925 soon.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The British pound was under pressure during the day. The CPI release showed the deflation for the first time since 1960. The Bank of England monetary policy minutes also do not promise dividends to the British pound- the monetary regulator has repeatedly stated about the deflation risks and also stated the fact that the strong pound had a negative impact on consumer prices.

The pound decline against the US dollar reached the strong support level of 1.5460. The pair rebounded upwards to 1.5550 and then it fell again.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5460, the next one is 1.5390. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5550, the next one is at 1.5670.

The price is in the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a downward movement and form a “Dead Cross”.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

We may expect the fall towards 1.5460 further on we expect a growth.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

Japan has published the GDP data for the first quarter. The GDP rose up by 0.6% in the first quarter and increased by 2.5% on the annual basis. The GDP rose up by 0.4% in the fourth quarter. The result was higher than the consensus forecast relative to the 0.4% growth on the quarterly basis.

Despite the fact that the trading volumes are still in the low zone, the buyers were able to break through and consolidate above the resistance level of 120.40.

The price is finding the first support at 120.40, the next one is at 119.20. The price is finding the first resistance at 121.60, the next one is at 122.40.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement, and form a “Golden Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

If the price fixates below the support 120.40, it may continue the downward trend in the short term. The potential target is 119.20.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

22.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar was trading different directed - the dollar index basket (USDX) finished the trading day at the mark of 95.64. By the end of the day the pair EUR/USD increased. Earlier the pair decreased amid the Germany and the US negative bond yields increase.

The Bank of England in its monetary policy last meeting minutes revised upwards the GDP forecast for the first half of the year which caused the profit-taking wave on the short positions within the pair GBP/USD which by the end of the day had increased.

The Japan GDP rose up by 0.6% in the first quarter which exceeded the traders’ expectations; however, this factor could not help the Japanese yen which was under pressure amid the carry trade transactions increase. By the end of the day the pair USD/JPY had increased.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The FOMC minutes publication did not bring any surprises - most of the members do not expect the Fed rate increase at the June meeting while in the case of the strong macroeconomic data the monetary point of view can be changed. It is worth noting that the credit market did not react to the report - the Treasury short-term and long-term bond yields have not practically changed in an hour after the data publication which points out to the expectations absence, concerning the monetary policy tightening in the short term.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1050, the next one is 1.0925. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1150, the next one is at 1.1260.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 1.1150 may lead to a price rebound down. The potential rebound targets are the support levels of 1.1050, 1.0925.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The Bank of England monetary policy meeting minutes have supported the British pound amid the fact that the monetary regulator raised its GDP growth estimate for the first and the second quarters this year. Two MPC members were inclined to tighten the monetary policy, however, they voted in favor of its preservation in its present form. It is worth noting that the bond market has reacted negatively to this release - the long-term and the short term securities differential has increased which points out to the fact that the soft monetary policy will not be finished in the short term.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5550, the next one is 1.5460. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5670, the next one is at 1.5775.

The price is in the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The pair is close to the strong resistance level of 1.5670. The downward bounce potential target are 1.5550 and 1.5460.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The Japan GDP positive data for the first quarter were not able to support the national currency. Those days when traders ignored the fundamental data - we dealt with the strong short-term trend.

There was a correction, now we may expect the partial profit taking on the long positions on the Tokyo Stock Exchange which may add some pressure. However, this decline should be used to long as the upward trend is quite strong.

The price is finding the first support at 120.40, the next one is at 119.20. The price is finding the first resistance at 121.60, the next one is at 122.40.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The potential growth target is the resistance level of 121.60.



Franc (CHF)

General overview

The Swiss franc has stabilized.

The FOMC long-awaited minutes did not bring any surprises and recorded that many committee members believe that the economic situation does not allow raising the rate in June.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9280, the next one is at 0.9160. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9370, the next one is at 0.9540.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9540. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9750.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

25.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

After three consecutive days quotations steady growth the US dollar was under slight pressure, but at the end of the week it increased against the majors. The dollar index basket (USDX) finished the trading day at the mark of 95.33. During the day the pair EUR/USD increased amid the German 10-year bond yields growth. Traders ignored even the Germany PMI manufacturing sector negative release which has been declining for the second month in a row. However the pair fell at the end of the trades.

The UK strong retail sales data for April contributed to the GBP/USD quotations growth which had increased. Nevertheless the pair decreased by the end of the day.

Correction in the Japanese stock market with the US secondary market housing sales negative report put pressure on the pair USD/JPY, but it had increased by the end of the day.

The US March labor market looked moderately negative. Average earnings increased by only 0.2% while the unemployment rate remained unchanged and only 85 thousand of job places were created in the private sector. The PPI index in April fell by 0.4%. In March the energy prices declined which also had a negative impact on the CPI.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

We should pay attention to the IFO institute publication. Last week the ZEW and Markit Economics reports show the negative expectations for the German economy and in this regard we received the data output worse than the forecasted medians that will put pressure on the euro.

The United States published the inflation report that showed the CPI decrease to 0.1% from 0.2%.

The pair rebounded from the level of 1.1150 downwards and broke through the support level of 1.1050.

The price is finding the first support at 1.0925, the next one is 1.0790. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1050, the next one is at 1.1150.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is falling.

Trading recommendations

The downward movement will be continued. The pair may go to 1.0925 soon and then to the level of 1.0790.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The IFO institute weak release may put pressure on the pair EUR/GBP which will give some support to the British pound. The US April inflation data is based on the leading indicators and did not disappoint GBP/USD bears.

On the other hand, we have observed the UK short-term and long-term bond yields increase on the debt market which is a negative factor for the national currency.

There was a rebound from the upward trend line of 1.5460 after the two-days consolidation. The price rebound was on the highest volume, but the pair grew to the resistance level of 1.5670. then the pair rebounded downwards and tested the support level of 1.5460.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5460, the next one is 1.5390. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5550, the next one is at 1.5670.

The price is in the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Golden Cross”.

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

We believe the decrease will be continued now. The first target is the level 1.5390, the next one is 1.5300.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The Bank of Japan announced its monetary policy meeting results, but under the current conditions traders do not expect any surprises. The first GDP release for the first quarter pleased traders with the strong data a little bit. Secondly, the oil quotations growth has a positive impact on the inflation rates in the second quarter. We can expect the same volume incentive program from the monetary regulator.

The price is finding the first support at 120.40, the next one is at 119.20. The price is finding the first resistance at 121.60, the next one is at 122.40.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The pair can grow to the resistance level of 121.60. After breaking 121.60 the buyers may go to 122.40.



Franc (CHF)

General overview

The frank fell against the dollar amid the head of the Fed, Ms. Yellen’s speech on Friday. She said that the FOMC is likely to consider the monetary tightening which would follow a rates raise. She also noted that the employment has not reached the goal yet.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9370, the next one is at 0.9280. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9540, the next one is at 0.9750.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is increasing.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9540. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9750.




*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

26.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar finished the last week on a positive note. The new week for the dollar also began with its consolidation. The core inflation indicator (Core CPI) came out 0.1% better than traders had expected which increased the demand for the US dollar. There has been the US trend reversal and during summer we may expect new USDX highs. Against this negative background the pairs EUR/USD and GBP/USD had decreased and consolidated by the end the day.

The Bank of Japan announced its monetary policy meeting results, still the market was not surprised. The stimulating base remained at the same level while the GDP forecast was raised up by 1% for the current year. At the moment the pair USD/JPY reached the level of 120.65, but after the US inflation data output bulls were able to bring the situation under control. As a result, the trading day ended with a slight correction after the quotations growth.

In this context, during this week we may expect the downtrend continuation. The previous day was marked by the calm trading amid the lack of important macroeconomic statistics publication as well as the banking weekend on the occasion of t he Germany, the UK and the US public holidays.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The market took positively the US dollar inflation release. The Core CPI index rose up by 0.1% to 1.8% on the annual basis while the CPI came out as it was expected in the negative area -0.2%. The US Treasury bond yields have increased that point out to the expectations about the Fed monetary policy changes.

After two days consolidation below the resistance level of 1.1150 the downward trend has been continued. Sellers have broken through and consolidated below the level of 1.1050 amid the high volume.

The price is finding the first support at 1.0925, the next one is 1.0790. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1050, the next one is at 1.1150.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The potential decrease targets are two levels of support: 1.0925, 1.0790.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The liquidity was very low amid the UK and the US public holidays and in this regard, we had a horizontal trend.

Last week the British pound fell against the dollar by more than 200 points. The price reduction was on the high volume and led to the price output from the upward channel.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5460, the next one is 1.5390. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5550, the next one is at 1.5670.

There is a non-confirmed and a weak sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The buyers need to break above 1.5550 for a steady growth. The way to the marks of 1.5670 and 1.5775 will be opened after this breakthrough.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

Japanese exporters felt confident enough in the first quarter and according to the April results, the low exchange rate indicates the positive trend continuation. Taking into account the profit taking on the long positions in the US stock market on Friday and the carry trade closing deals there was the AUD/JPY decrease. Given the fact that the US dollar bullish trend is gaining momentum – we should not count on the quotations strong decrease.

Buyers have tested and consolidated under the resistance level of 121.60. The level breakthrough was on the increased volume - bulls are now strong.

The price is finding the first support at 120.40, the next one is at 119.20. The price is finding the first resistance at 121.60, the next one is at 122.40.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The pair is close to the strong resistance level of 121.60. If the pair breaks it we expect the growth to 122.40.




*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

27.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

There was a rather quiet trade in the Forex market at the beginning of the week. The France, Germany, Switzerland, the UK and the USA public holidays are to blame. Among the major financial centers trades took place only in Tokyo and Hong Kong, but the main revenue comes from London and New York that rested on Monday.

As a result, there was a horizontal trend within the major currency pairs, but even against this background, the US dollar enjoyed moderate demand which confirms the US dollar bullish trend strength. Traders returned to the market yesterday, and the dollar rose significantly against major currencies.

The United States pleased traders with the moderately positive macroeconomic statistics. The durable goods orders report came out within the forecasted medians amid the weak car sales in April and the durable goods orders index excluding equipment transportation that was expected slightly better than the consensus forecast amid the employment and average earnings growth.

Investors reacted positively to the April US Core CPI growth which increased by 1.6% to 1.8% on the annual basis from the beginning of the year. There were rumors again in the market that the Fed was going to raise interest rates at the next meetings.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The "Greek factor" once again stirs the euro-zone economy. Athens began to declare that they had no money for the June IMF tranche at the end of the last week. The debt market immediately reacted to this Greek bond yields increase relative to the German ones which also carries a risk for the single European currency.

The beginning of the week was calm amid the increased volumes and low volatility. The price reduced downwards through inertia. Then the pair decreased amid the dollar strengthening. There is not support from the sellers’ part. But due to the fact that the trade continues towards the downward channel bears are still strong.

The price is finding the first support at 1.0790, the next one is 1.0670. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.0925, the next one is at 1.1050.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

We may expect the growth towards 1.1050 further on we expect a fall to 1.0790.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The British pound was under pressure amid the US dollar global upward trend. It is worth noting that the rate of its decline will be less than the euro decrease. It is due to the fact that the EUR/GBP downward trend got some support for the British pound.

The pound broke through and consolidated below the support level of 1.5460. Trading volumes are in the decreased zone and the price is trading around 1.5390.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5390, the next one is 1.5300. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5460, the next one is at 1.5550.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is falling.

Trading recommendations

If the price fixates below the support 1.5390, it may continue the downward trend in the short term. The potential target is 1.5300.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

It was noted the bullish sentiment predominance within the pair dollar/yen. All the key financial centers worked yesterday as usual and in this regard there was the upward trend continuation within the US dollar. Expectations about the federal funds rate increase reinforce the dollar bullish sentiment. Everything is quite simple: the Fed, unlike the Bank of Japan is set to tighten monetary policy which deprives the Japanese yen of trumps for the quotations growth.

The last six months there was a quite large-scale flat. The price was traded in the side corridor of 117.50 - 121.60 for a long time which was formed after the sharp price rise. Yesterday the pair showed a strong increase and broke through the resistance level of 122.30.

The price is finding the first support at 122.40, the next one is at 121.60. The price is finding the first resistance at 123.50, the next one is at 124.30.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The pair is going upwards. As long as the price is trading in the upward channel buyers remain strong. The bulls’ target is the level of 124.30.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

28.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar continued its winning streak - the dollar index basket (USDX) finished the last trading day at the mark of 97.37. Yesterday only the United States released a portion of macroeconomic statistics. The durable goods orders came out slightly worse than the forecasted medians while the Conference Board consumer confidence index exceeded the traders’ expectations. The US Treasuries short-term and long-term bond yields have been reduced after these statistics publication that encouraged bulls to long. As a result, the trading day the pairs EUR/USD and GBP/USD finished with the quotations decrease, the pair USD/JPY has increased.

According to the US Department of Commerce, the primary market home sales volume increased more than expected in April. According to the revised data, the index rose by 6.8% to the annual rate of 517,000 from the mark of 484,000 in March. According to the original data, economists had expected the primary market housing sales would increase to the level of 509,000 from 481,000 the previous month.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The US and Germany 10-year government bonds yields increased which is a negative factor for the euro. The German and the Greek bond yields have also grown upwards.

Athens has already made it clear to its creditors that they cannot fulfill their obligations and the debt market dynamics signals to us that at the moment the compromise is not found.

The euro activity has been declining against the US dollar for the second week. The downward trend is developing amid the increased volumes - sellers are still dominant in the market.

The price is finding the first support at 1.0790, the next one is 1.0670. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.0925, the next one is at 1.1050.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 1.0925 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go upwards to 1.1050, 1.1150.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The United States and the United Kingdom did not please traders with the interesting macroeconomic releases and it is necessary to pay attention to the debt and commodity markets’ dynamics. The UK 10-year bond yields are declining in the bond market relative to their US and Germany counterparts which will put pressure on the British pound. Today the Britain will publish the WFP.

The downward trend has strengthened after the strong support level of 1.5390 breakthrough. Now the mark of 1.5390 serves as the strong resistance.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5300, the next one is 1.5200. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5390, the next one is at 1.5490.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is falling.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 1.5300 may lead to a price rebound upwards. The potential rebound targets are the resistance levels of 1.5460, 1.5550.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The Bank of Japan monetary policy report was published, however, the market has already received all of the key benchmarks from the Japanese regulator. The pair dollar/yen came out from the two-month consolidation towards the main trend and the global demand for the US dollar indicates that this trend is not yet complete and will be continued. Investors remain focused on the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan bipolar monetary policy which support the US dollar.

The price is finding the first support at 123.50, the next one is at 122.40. The price is finding the first resistance at 124.30, the next one is at 125.30.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upwards movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The pair can decrease to the resistance level of 123.50. After breaking 123.50 the sellers may go to 122.40 and 121.60.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

29.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar was once again in demand but at the end of the day it lost some ground against the euro. The dollar index basket (USDX) finished the trading day at the mark of 97.44. Besides the UK GDP assessment and the number of the US jobless claims, there was not published any important macroeconomic statistics this day. Investors are still actively increasing long positions, getting rid of its main competitors. However the euro recovered some lost positions. The commodity market is also under pressure – the Brent crude fell below $ 63/barrel and set the four-week minimum.

The jobless claims report did not please traders with the positive data. The four-week average dropped significantly last week which with the Conference Board consumer confidence release allowed us to count on the data output a little bit better than the forecasted medians. Nevertheless, the date came out more then forecasted medians.

The Japanese yen quickly fell to the eight-year lows against the US dollar growth. According to the Bank of Japan April meeting minutes, the time allocated to achieve the two-percent inflation rate can be extended.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

Nearly the whole week the euro finishes the trades in the "red zone". The pair slightly corrected yesterday however currently there are no factors that are capable to change the negative trend. The debt market dynamics is now clearly on the bears’ side. The German bond yields are declining relative to the US and the UK counterparts.

The downward trend was developing within the euro amid the increased volume that indicates that sellers are interested to reduce the price in the short term. Nevertheless the pair slightly increased.

The price is finding the first support at 1.0925, the next one is 1.0790. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1050, the next one is at 1.1150.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 1.1050 may lead to a price rebound down. The potential rebound targets are the support levels of 1.1170, 1.1040.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

We got the UK GDP assessment for the first quarter. The unemployment rate reduction with the private consumption and industrial production growth in March allows us to count on the data output within the forecasted medians. Besides the quarterly economic forecast, the Bank of England lowered the GDP growth rate for 2015. The index came out at the level of + 0.3% q/q + 2.4% y/y without revision.

Having broken the strong support level of 1.5465, the British pound continued its decline.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5300, the next one is 1.5200. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5390, the next one is at 1.5490.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The upward bounce potential target is 1.5390. If the price falls it will get to 1.5300, 1.5200.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

This week the Japanese yen is the weakest of the main four currencies. The debt market dynamics indicates the Japan and the US bond yields increase which supported demand for the dollar. This week we received the US jobless claims moderately negative data publication.

The US dollar two weeks growth against the Japanese yen faced the resistance at the level of 124.30.

The price is finding the first support at 123.50, the next one is at 122.40. The price is finding the first resistance at 124.30, the next one is at 125.30.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upwards movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The potential decrease target is the resistance level of 122.40.



Franc (CHF)

General overview

The Swiss franc is correcting after this week decline. Earlier the franc declined amid the dollar growth as many traders believe that this year the Fed still will resort to raising interest rates. Investors also monitor the situation in Spain and Greece.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9370, the next one is at 0.9280. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9540, the next one is at 0.9750.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We advise to short with the first target - 0.9370. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9280.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

01.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

After the two-day growth the US dollar got under pressure. The USDX finished the last trading day at the mark of 97.14. By the end of the day the pair EUR/USD had increased amid the short positions profit taking after the US jobless claims negative release. Now investors do not have a good alternative to the US dollar. We also cannot ignore the "black gold" market dynamics. The oil trading finished in the "green zone" amid the US inventories decline.

The UK GDP second assessment remains unchanged that at the moment put pressure on the pair GBP/USD which fell to the level of 1.5260 after which there was the short positions profit-taking that caused the technical rebound towards 1.5300. The UK National Statistical Office kept the GDP assessment for the first quarter unchanged despite the Bank of England positive forecasts about the May monetary policy meeting results. It should also be noted that the export and the consumer spending indicators were revised in to the negative side.

The Japan weak April retail sales contributed to the pair USD/JPY growth which by the end of the day had increased.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

We pay attention to the US first quarter GDP publication. Taking into account this economic growth second assessment and the trade balance, industrial production and employment weak macroeconomic releases for March we expected the index revision downwards and the data output within the forecasted medians. The GDP decreased by 0,7%.

The euro corrective growth is not supported by volumes and it looks quite weak. Buyers have broken through the resistance of 1.0925.

The price is finding the first support at 1.0925, the next one is 1.0790. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1050, the next one is at 1.1150.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We believe the growth will be continued now. The first target is the level 1.1050. We do not exclude the falls to 1.0790.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The UK National Statistical Office kept the GDP assessment for the first quarter unchanged despite the Bank of England positive forecasts about the May monetary policy meeting results. It should also be noted that the export and the consumer spending indicators were revised into the negative side.

The downward trend is gradually losing its strength. In recent days we observe the reduced volatility in the market.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5200, the next one is 1.5100. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5300, the next one is at 1.5390.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 1.5390 may lead to a price rebound down. The potential rebound targets are the support levels of 1.5200, 1.5100.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

Japan has published a block of important macroeconomic statistics where the April inflation data are standing apart. The unemployment reduction and the average earnings growth in March indicate the CPI increase. The Japanese 10-year bond yields decreased by seven basis points in April which does not allow us to count on the data output significantly better than the forecasted medians.

The price is finding the first support at 123.50, the next one is at 122.40. The price is finding the first resistance at 124.30, the next one is at 125.30.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 123.50 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go downwards to 122.40 and 121.60.



Franc (CHF)

General overview

After the US ambiguous economic data the US dollar corrected its achievements, but in general it remains positive.

Last week the initial jobless claims totaled 282k against the expected. 270k, but the unfinished home sales transactions totaled 3.4% in April against expected 0.9%.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9370, the next one is at 0.9280. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9540, the next one is at 0.9750.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We advise to short with the first target - 0.9280. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9160.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

02.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar was declining amid the GDP second assessment first quarter weak data. The final figure was revised into the negative side to the level of 0.7%. In the light of this the dollar index basket (USDX) closed the trades at the mark of 96.94. Besides the US weak data, the Germany positive statistics contributed to the quotations growth. Retail sales rose up by 1.7% in April that encouraged traders to long. Still ISM supported the dollar and the pair EUR/USD decreased by the end of the day.

The pair GBP/USD was under pressure amid the UK and the US negative bond yields increase, but after the US GDP weak data it was able to recover partially some lost ground. Nevertheless, the trades ended in the negative region- quotations have declined.

The Japan inflation and industrial production positive statistics did not bring the desired dividends to the Japanese yen. The powerful bullish trend within the pair USD/JPY pair is continued - according to the trades results, quotations have increased.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The euro enjoyed a moderate demand amid the Germany inflation positive report. The moderate wage and the energy prices growth with the unemployment reduction point out to the inflationary pressure growth in the Old World leading economies. The PMI manufacturing revised index by the Markit Eurozone fell to the level of 52.2 in May against 52.3 the previous month. The analysts’ forecast was 52.3. The ISM manufacturing index showed a growth to the level of 52.8. The dollar strengthened amid this data.

The euro was correcting against the US dollar. The price growth is on the higher volumes. However the pair decreased to the support level of 1.0925.

The price is finding the first support at 1.0925, the next one is 1.0790. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1050, the next one is at 1.1150.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 1.0790 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go downwards to 1.0670.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The UK PMI manufacturing index rose up to 52 in May compared with 51.9 the previous month and the forecast of 52.5.

The Bank of England in its monetary policy latest minutes pointed out that we should expect the UK GDP growth in the second quarter and therefore, we may count on the positive data output as industrial production is the cyclical economic indicator.

The two-week pound decline against the US dollar stopped at the support level of 1.5200.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5100, the next one is 1.4975. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5200, the next one is at 1.5300.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is falling.

Trading recommendations

We expect the 1.5200 line break that will open the way for the buyers to 102.25, further then towards 102.70.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

Last Friday we saw sales in the US and the Japanese stock market which indicates the lack of demand for the risky assets. The debt market also points to the upward trend completion: the US and Japan negative bond yields shows a decline. There was the positive manufacturing sector business activity report published from the ISM. This points out to the bullish sentiment prevalence.

The price is finding the first support at 124.30, the next one is at 123.50. The price is finding the first resistance at 125.50, the next one is at 127.00.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We believe the growth will be continued now. The first target is the level of 125.50., the next on is the level of 127.00




*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

03.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

The new trading week the US dollar began with a growth. However it fell yesterday - the dollar index basket (USDX) closed the trading day at the mark of 97.51. By the end of the day the pair EUR/USD had increased. Earlier it showed a decrease amid the US ISM manufacturing sector positive report.

During the day the pair GBP/USD was under pressure after the UK manufacturing sector PMI weak data. Nevertheless, the trading day ended with the quotations increase. The Bank of England in its quarterly economic forecast, published in early May, pointed out to the real estate sector decline. However, according to the April data - the mortgage loans volume rose up to the mark of 42.1K that smoothes the negative picture.

The US production sector ISM index positive data point out to the US economy recovery after recession in the first quarter which accelerated the pair USD/JPY growth. However the pair by the end of the day had decreased.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The Eurozone leading economies have already reported about the CPI growth by the end of May which may support the euro demand. On the other hand, we cannot ignore the debt market dynamics. The Greece and the Germany bond yields increase indicates the investors’ negative expectations about the "Greek question" decisions ‘perspectives.

This month Athens has to pay 1.6 billion euros to the IMF and the first payment is scheduled for the 5th of June.

The trading was around the level of 1.0925. Yesterday the euro sharply grew and broke through the resistance levels of 1.1050 and 1.1150

The price is finding the first support at 1.1150, the next one is 1.1050. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1260, the next one is at 1.1450.

There is a non-confirmed and a weak buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The buyers need to break above 1.1260 for a steady growth. The way to the mark 1.1460 will be opened after this breakthrough.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The UK manufacturing sector business climate indicator pointed out that the Bank of England was quite optimistic in their GDP estimates for the second quarter of this year. The construction sector PMI index was published the other day.

The Bank of England in its quarterly economic forecast, published in early May, pointed out to the real estate sector decline. However, according to the April data - the mortgage loans volume rose up to the mark of 42.1K that smoothes the negative picture.

The short-term consolidation above the support level of 1.5200 was followed by attempts of its breakthrough. On the volume sellers consolidated at the mark of 1.5200 but they did not break it downwards. The pair increased at the end of the trades and broke through the resistance level of 1.5300.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5300, the next one is 1.5200. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5390, the next one is at 1.5460.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 1.5460 may lead to a price rebound down. The potential rebound targets are the support levels of 1.5300, 1.5200.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The US ISM manufacturing sector business climate report points out to the industrial growth. There was noted the orders growth in the 11 sectors and the employment growth in 14 sectors, including the oil sector which in recent months has experienced hard times because of the energy low prices.

The resistance level of 124.30 did not stop the upward trend. The continuous consolidation below the level was followed by breakthrough. However the consolidation above the broken level was short-term and the pair fell below it.

The price is finding the first support at 123.50, the next one is at 122.40. The price is finding the first resistance at 124.30, the next one is at 125.50.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We expect the 123.50 line break that will open the way for the sellers to 122.40, further then towards 121.60.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

04.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar came under a sales wave – the dollar index basket (USDX) closed the trading day at the mark of 95.90. By the end of the day the pair EUR/USD had increased after the euro area inflation positive data as well as the positive expectations about "the Greek question" resolution.

It was expected that the ADP employment report as well as the services sector ISM index will be able to please the traders with the positive data. However the services sector ISM index came out worse then forecasted median and the ADP employment report – better then it was expected. The ISM manufacturing sector business climate index points out to the US economy growth which will contribute to the dollar increase.

By the end of the day the pair GBP/USD had increased amid short positions profit taking after the UK PMI construction sector positive releases.

The pair USD/JPY set a fresh 12-year high near the mark of 125.05 and after that traders started to close long positions. However after a slight decrease as a result, the trading day ended with the quotations growth.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The euro has shown strong growth amid the positive expectations about "the Greek question" resolution.

The euro is supported by the number of factors. The German and the US government bond yields reduction. The Greece and Germany negative bond yields are also declining amid the positive expectations about the Greece agreement with its creditors. The US April trade balance report pleased investors with strong data.

The resistance level of 1.1150 breakthrough was followed by the euro active growth against the US dollar.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1150, the next one is 1.1050. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1260, the next one is at 1.1450.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We believe the growth will be continued now. The first target is the level 1.1450.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

We pay attention to the Markit Economics services sector PMI index release. The current indicator is higher than the annual average which indicates this economic sector growth. However the data came out worse then forecasted medians.

The service sector ISM index negative data may contribute to the US Treasury bond yields decrease amid the US Federal Reserve monetary policy tightening expectations.

The pound two-week decline was followed by the correction formation. The corrective price increase was on the high volume.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5300, the next one is 1.5200. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5390, the next one is at 1.5460.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We expect the 1.5300 line break that will open the way for the sellers to 1.5200, further then towards 1.5100.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The Japanese yen received fewer dividends of all majors. Investors are increasing their long positions on dips based on the uptrend continuation. The manufacturing sector ISM index points out to the positive dynamics continuation in a series of the US macro-economic reports.

The Japan and the US negative bond yields increase may put pressure on the Japanese yen.

Having consolidated for a short time below the support level of 124.30, the price returned above the level, breaking through it through down - top.

The price is finding the first support at 124.30, the next one is at 123.50. The price is finding the first resistance at 125.50, the next one is at 127.00.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The buyers need to break above 125.50 for a steady growth.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

05.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

The pair EUR/USD had increased amid the ECB inflation forecast revision for 2015. However it slightly fell by the end of the day.

On the contrary, the pair GBP/USD had decreased by the end of the day after the service sector PMI index weak data release when the pair fell to the lowest level this year that confirms the UK low economic growth. The pair fell after a strong growth. There was published the GDP growth forecast in the second quarter to the level of 0.7% according to the Bank of England last meeting minutes. The data about the managers’ mood in the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors indicate that this indicator will be below the forecast level. It should also be noted that the Brent crude lost more than 2% amid the negative expectations for the OPEC summit.

The pair USD/JPY had increased amid the risky assets demand. The carry trade transactions again put pressure on the Japanese yen. The yen devaluation has a positive impact on Japanese exporters - in April industrial production increased by 1% while in May the manufacturing PMI rose above 50%.

The US initial jobless claims showed positive release. The May index fell to 8000 to 276 000. The forecast growth was 279,000.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The EUR/USD had renewed the maximums and formed a consolidation. The ECB raised this year inflation forecast by 0.3% which caused the Germany and the US negative bond yields reduction. In its turn, this factor will provide some support to the euro. However, as the day was not rich with important macroeconomic statistics the market showed some stabilization in anticipation of the Friday US labor market report.

The euro has been actively strengthening against the US dollar for three days amid the increased volumes. Having broken through the strong resistance level of 1.1260, buyers strengthened their positions. Nevertheless the pair fell to this level at the end of the trades.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1260, the next one is 1.1150. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1450, the next one is at 1.1675.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 1.1150 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go downwards to 1.1050 and 1.0925.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The Bank of England announced the monetary policy meeting results. Traders did not expect any changes. The monetary regulator has repeatedly stated that it was ready to ease the monetary policy in case of the deflation risk, but now the situation is generally stable. During the first summer days the UK 10-year government bond yields showed an increase that point out to the UK inflation expectations growth.

The pound showed a strong growth but now we observe a slight decrease.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5300, the next one is 1.5200. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5390, the next one is at 1.5460.

The price is in the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement.

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

We believe the decrease will be continued now. The first target is the level 1.5300.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The pair USD/JPY is consolidating and closed the trades with a slight decrease. The Bank of Japan governor gave his speech which supported the Japanese yen. Mr. Kuroda noted the inflation expectations growth amid the wages and energy prices increase. The Japan 10-year bond yields have increased by 12 basis points for the last month.

The US dollar strong growth against the Japanese yen went into a prolonged consolidation.

The price is finding the first support at 124.30, the next one is at 123.50. The price is finding the first resistance at 125.50, the next one is at 127.00.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The potential decrease targets are two levels of support: 123.50 and 122.40.



Franc (CHF)

General overview

The Swiss franc has grown while the dollar has reached its minimum level for the week against the euro and suffered losses against several other major currencies after the ECB has kept its monetary policy unchanged while the German Bunds bond yields continued to grow. The dollar had strengthened only at the end of the trades.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9280, the next one is at 0.9160. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9370, the next one is at 0.9540.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9370. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9540.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

10.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar is correcting. The dollar ended the day at the level of 95.29. The April trade balance and industrial production positive German statistics helped the pair to grow.

There was a negative trend in the securities market - the British bonds yield are reduced against the German ones and the USA Treasuries. In the light of this, the pound/dollar lost some positions. However, in late trade, the GBP/USD has managed to grow.

The January - March Japanese GDP was revised to the positive side and led to the dollar/yen decrease. The national currency devaluation affects positively the Japanese economy. These numbers show the highest positive growth since February.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The euro / dollar has been showing a high volatility since the summer beginning which may be related to the liquidity drop in the summer months. We have seen quite contradictory movements in major currency pairs in the last 2 weeks. The weak UK trade balance may support the cross-rate EUR/GBP which in turn will allow the pair EUR/USD to test the level of 1.1450.

The Friday's dollar growth was offset by the strong euro growth. Buyers not only managed to get out of the descending channel, but also to break through two resistance level of 1.1260.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1260, the next one is 1.1150. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1450, the next one is at 1.1675.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Golden cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The upward bounce potential target are 1.1450, 1.1675.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

We expected the trade balance release would not be able to please the traders with strong data. The release showed -1.202B.

The pound revaluation against the euro together with the manufacturing sector weakness point to that the data will not be very delightful. The UK government bond yields declined to their counterparts from the US and Germany that might also put pressure on the "cable".

We did not get the downward trend continuation yesterday. The price corrected upwards to 1.5390 on the low volumes. The level of 1.5550 plays the role of the key resistance.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5300, the next one is 1.5200. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5390, the next one is at 1.5460.

The price is in the Cloud and it is below the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement.

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The buyers need to break above 1.5390 for a steady growth. The way to the marks 1.5460, 1.5550 will be opened after this breakthrough.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The bullish sentiment changed to bearish, despite the Japan and the United States important macroeconomic statistics lack. There was the bond yields negative differential expansion in Japan and the US markets which is a positive factor for the dollar. At the same time the Japanese currency devaluation has a positive effect on the economy of Japan - the current account balance shows a high positive gain since February. However it did not allow the pair to continue the growth.

The price is finding the first support at 123.50, the next one is at 122.40. The price is finding the first resistance at 125.50, the next one is at 127.00.

The price is in the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Golden Cross’.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

After the support level of 123/50 breakthrough down the way to the support 12240 will be opened.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

11.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

We had a multidirectional trend yesterday still the day the EUR/USD finished with an increase. The pair GBP/USD had decreased in spite of the UK April positive trade balance. However the pair increased by the end of the day. The pair USD/JPY had grown upwards amid the Tokyo stock exchange sales which contributed to the carry trade transactions closing and the demand for the Japanese yen. Then the pair sharply fell.

The US dollar keeps strengthening – the Treasury two-years bond yields which reflect investors' expectations about the Fed interest rates may show a growth above the level of 0.75%. The current profitability level is 0.71% and therefore it is quite difficult to count on the dollar bullish sentiment. The May US retail sales positive report can change the situation, we expect the report today.

The US Federal Reserve meeting will be held a week later there on June 16-17. However, some analytics believe that even at this meeting the US central bank will dare to start its monetary policy tightening. Still markets are hoping that the Federal Reserve governor Janet Yellen will give a hint at the end of the press conference when to wait for this event.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The May US retail sales report will be published today that may affect the pair's dynamics. The German 10-year bond yields rose up relative to their UK and US counterparts which is a positive factor for the euro.

At the same time the Greece and the German bond yields have been increasing for three consecutive trading days that point out to the investors' negative expectations. However, the oil market positive dynamics may contribute to the euro demand.

The level of 1.1260 testing was short-term. Buyers again took an initiative and corrected the price upwards.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1260, the next one is 1.1150. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1450, the next one is at 1.1675.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show show a horizontal movement and form a “Golden cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The potential decrease targets are two levels of support: 1.1260 and 1.1150.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The UK national statistics office published the April manufacturing sector production report. The production fell by 0.4% m/m and grew by 0.2% y/y. The PMI manufacturing sector and the Industrialists Confederation industrial orders balance negative reports pointed out to the weak data output. And late in the evening the Bank of England governor Mr. Carney gave his speech.

There was the level of 1.5460 breakthrough. The price output from the channel was on the reduced volume, but it signals towards the bearish trend reversal. The resistance level of 1.5550 was tested.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5460, the next one is 1.5390. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5550, the next one is at 1.5670.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement and form a “Golden cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 1.5460 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go upwards to 1.5390.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

Japan has published the machinery and equipment orders release. The machinery and equipment orders rose up to + 3.0% y/y in April and rose up to + 3.8% m/m. It is industrial production leading indicator and it is closely watched by traders. However, most of the positive data had a negative impact on the yen and a positive effect on the Japanese stock market.

We observe the Japan and the US negative bond yields increase on the bond market which is also a bullish factor for the US dollar.

The price is finding the first support at 122.40, the next one is at 121.60. The price is finding the first resistance at 123.50, the next one is at 124.30.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is below the Cloud and it is below the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Dead cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We expect the 122.40 line break that will open the way for the sellers to 121.60, further then towards 120.40.




*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

12.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

Yesterday the pair EUR/USD had increased amid the German 10-years bond yields rapid growth. At the moment the German 10-year bond yields reached the mark of 1.02%. However, the pair fell by the end of the trades.

The pair GBP/USD had increased as well amid the April UK industrial production positive release and high oil prices. Nevertheless, the pair slightly fell at the end of the day.

The chief newsmaker has rightly become the Bank of Japan governor Mr. Kuroda who noted in his speech that the Japanese yen is oversold. Against this background, the pair USD/JPY had decreased. By the end of the day the pair showed a growth.

In May the US domestic market car sales increased by more than 1 million units. The Conference Board indicator of consumer confidence indicator increased by 1.1 p at the end of May in comparison with the previous month which also points to the strong data output. The initial jobless claims release came out at the level of 279 000 against forecasted 275 000.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The traders' attention was focused on the US statistics. The May retail sales report will determine the US consumer activity on the eve of the US Federal Reserve meeting on the 17 of June. Leading indicators point out to the positive data output. The May retail sales report showed a growth by 1.2%.

There was a false resistance level of 1.1260 breakthrough that is a good signal towards the downward trend continuation.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1150, the next one is 1.1050. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1260, the next one is at 1.1450.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The buyers need to break above 1.3610 for a steady growth. The way to the marks 1.1450, 1.1675 will be opened after this breakthrough.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The British pound was in demand amid the "black gold" price growth. The Brent crude oil has consolidated above the mark of $ 66 barrel amid the US inventories decline which is a negative factor for the US dollar. It should also be noted that the British pound is supported by the pair EUR / GBP quotations decrease.

The UK 10-year negative bond yields are declining relative to their US and Germany counterparts which is also a bearish factor for the pair.

Thanks to the two resistance levels of 1.5390 and 1.5460 breakthrough buyers have strengthened their position in this market.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5460, the next one is 1.5390. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5550, the next one is at 1.5670.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movment. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We believe the growth will be continued now. The first target is the level 1.5550.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The bearish sentiment dominated amid the traders' escape from the US dollar and amid the Mr. Kuroda statements, concerning the oversold Japanese yen. Later, however, there was a demand for the dollar. The positive retail sales may contribute to the US two-years bond yields above 4-year maximum of 0.752% which had a positive impact on the US dollar.

After a decline more than 200 points the price recovered its position.

The price is finding the first support at 123.50, the next one is at 122.40. The price is finding the first resistance at 124.30, the next one is at 125.50.

The price is in the Cloud and it is below the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Dead cross”.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The potential decrease targets are two levels of support: 123.50, 122.40.



Franc (CHF)

General overview

The dollar increased amid the positive US statistics. Earlier the Swiss franc had strengthened its position. The dollar came under pressure after the Bank of Japan governor Mr. Kuroda's comments. His words provoked the US dollar sales against the major currencies. Also, the frank grew up as a safe haven currency due to Greece.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9280, the next one is at 0.9160. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9370, the next one is at 0.9540.

There is a confirmed and a weak sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We advise to short with the first target - 0.9280. When the pair consolidates below the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9160.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

12.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

Yesterday the pair EUR/USD had increased amid the German 10-years bond yields rapid growth. At the moment the German 10-year bond yields reached the mark of 1.02%. However, the pair fell by the end of the trades.

The pair GBP/USD had increased as well amid the April UK industrial production positive release and high oil prices. Nevertheless, the pair slightly fell at the end of the day.

The chief newsmaker has rightly become the Bank of Japan governor Mr. Kuroda who noted in his speech that the Japanese yen is oversold. Against this background, the pair USD/JPY had decreased. By the end of the day the pair showed a growth.

In May the US domestic market car sales increased by more than 1 million units. The Conference Board indicator of consumer confidence indicator increased by 1.1 p at the end of May in comparison with the previous month which also points to the strong data output. The initial jobless claims release came out at the level of 279 000 against forecasted 275 000.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The traders' attention was focused on the US statistics. The May retail sales report will determine the US consumer activity on the eve of the US Federal Reserve meeting on the 17 of June. Leading indicators point out to the positive data output. The May retail sales report showed a growth by 1.2%.

There was a false resistance level of 1.1260 breakthrough that is a good signal towards the downward trend continuation.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1150, the next one is 1.1050. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1260, the next one is at 1.1450.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The buyers need to break above 1.3610 for a steady growth. The way to the marks 1.1450, 1.1675 will be opened after this breakthrough.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The British pound was in demand amid the "black gold" price growth. The Brent crude oil has consolidated above the mark of $ 66 barrel amid the US inventories decline which is a negative factor for the US dollar. It should also be noted that the British pound is supported by the pair EUR / GBP quotations decrease.

The UK 10-year negative bond yields are declining relative to their US and Germany counterparts which is also a bearish factor for the pair.

Thanks to the two resistance levels of 1.5390 and 1.5460 breakthrough buyers have strengthened their position in this market.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5460, the next one is 1.5390. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5550, the next one is at 1.5670.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movment. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We believe the growth will be continued now. The first target is the level 1.5550.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The bearish sentiment dominated amid the traders' escape from the US dollar and amid the Mr. Kuroda statements, concerning the oversold Japanese yen. Later, however, there was a demand for the dollar. The positive retail sales may contribute to the US two-years bond yields above 4-year maximum of 0.752% which had a positive impact on the US dollar.

After a decline more than 200 points the price recovered its position.

The price is finding the first support at 123.50, the next one is at 122.40. The price is finding the first resistance at 124.30, the next one is at 125.50.

The price is in the Cloud and it is below the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Dead cross”.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The potential decrease targets are two levels of support: 123.50, 122.40.



Franc (CHF)

General overview

The dollar increased amid the positive US statistics. Earlier the Swiss franc had strengthened its position. The dollar came under pressure after the Bank of Japan governor Mr. Kuroda's comments. His words provoked the US dollar sales against the major currencies. Also, the frank grew up as a safe haven currency due to Greece.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9280, the next one is at 0.9160. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9370, the next one is at 0.9540.

There is a confirmed and a weak sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We advise to short with the first target - 0.9280. When the pair consolidates below the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9160.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

15.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

The foreign exchange market is still living in conditions of high volatility and fundamental unpredictability. The investors' attitude towards the US retail sales positive release was quite sluggish; the Treasury two-year bond yields have hardly exceeded the last week maximum level as soon as there was the rebound to the previous positions. The S & P agency has downgraded the Greece sovereign rating to CCC with a negative forecast. In the press release it was stated that the S & P agency assesses the very high default probability within the next 12 months. And at once the Greece stock market increased by 8% at the end of the day! The Greece and the Germany bond yields have declined that point out to the low risk. The pair EUR/USD had decreased amid the US retail sales positive data for May. Nevertheless, the euro showed a slight growth at the end of the trades.

By the end of the day the pair GBP/USD had declined- the pair EUR/GBP quotations decline restrained the British pound sales. However the pair increased on Friday’s trades.

The US positive statistics with the upward trend in the US and the Japanese stock market supported demand for the pair USD/JPY which by the end of the day had increased. Nevertheless the pair closed the trades with a growth.

The June Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index came out at the level of 94.6. It was expected at the level of 91.4.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

We should pay attention is drawn to the April euro area industrial production report. The Old World leading economies manufacturing sector indicators showed mixed trends: Germany and Spain have reported about an increase while France reported about a decrease by 0.9%. The Markit Economics PMI is showing a moderately positive trend. The April PMI increased by 0.1% m/m and 0.8% y/y. The forecast was 0.4% m/m и 1.1% y/y.

After buyers failed to break through above the resistance level of 1.1260 (there was false breakthrough), the price declined downwards to the resistance level of 1.1150 where there is the sloping resistance line of 1.1260 breakthrough.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1260, the next one is 1.1150. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1450, the next one is at 1.1675.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement and from a “Dead Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The pair can grow to the resistance level of 1.1450. After breaking 1.1450 the buyers may go to 1.1675.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

Great Britain did not please traders with the interesting report publication and in this connection we should pay attention to the US macroeconomic data. The leading indicator points out to the Michigan University PPI and Consumer Confidence positive data output which may contribute to the demand for the dollar. The US and the UK negative bond yields are increasing which is a bearish factor for the British pound. The June Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index data showed 94.6. The forecast was 91.4.

The pound upward trend remained stable. Having broken through the strong resistance level of 1.5550 upwards the price closed the trades above this mark.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5550, the next one is 1.5460. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5670, the next one is at 1.5775.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is increasing.

Trading recommendations

The potential growth target is the resistance level of 1.5670.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

Last week there was a bullish sentiment in the world leading stock exchanges that indicate demand for the risky assets. In its turn, it is a positive factor for the pair dollar/yen. On the other hand, traders reacted quite sluggish to the May US retail sales positive statistics.

The price is finding the first support at 122.40, the next one is at 121.60. The price is finding the first resistance at 123.50, the next one is at 124.30.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a downward movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We advise to consider short positions with the first target – 122.40. After fixing below the first target, the level 121.60 will become the next one.



Franc (CHF)

General overview

The solid retail sales data supported the dollar against the franc. The US retail sales was + 1.2% against the expected + 1.2% in May. The initial jobless claims reached 279k against forecasted 277.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9160, the next one is at 0.9060. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9280, the next one is at 0.9370.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Golden Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

We advise to short with the first target - 0.9160. When the pair consolidates below the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9060.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

16.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

The pair EUR/USD was in the flat before Draghi's speech. Traders ignored the US positive macroeconomic statistics, still the "Greek factor" did not allow bulls to win during the day. However by the end of the trades the pair increased. By the end of the day the pair GBP/USD had increased amid the EUR/GBP quotations decrease which supported the British pound. During the day the pair USD/JPY was in the flat as well amid the Japan and the US stock market sales.

Traders continue to believe that the next week the Federal Reserve may prepare the market to the interest rates growth in the short term. The Fed was in the spotlight after the US data that over the last few days have shown the economic growth signs which might serve as a basis to start the key rate raising.

The US producer price index rose up by 0.5% m/m in May, exceeding the growth forecasts by+ 0.4%. In April the index declined by 0.4%. The annualized rate fell by 1.1% in May against the decline by 0.8% in April. The basic price index rose up by 0.6% y/y that is below the growth forecast by 0.7%. Meanwhile, the core prices rose up by 0.1% m/m. The main index witnessed the maximum growth since 2012 while the benchmark index remains under pressure.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The United States has published the May industrial production statistics. The May manufacturing sector ISM indicator has increased by 1.3 p that allowed to count on the positive data output. In addition, there was the Greece and Germany significant bond yields which again may put pressure on the euro. It should also be noted that most of the investors will take a wait in anticipation of the Fed meeting.

The market was opened with a price gap. The gap was closed after the resistance level of 1.1260 testing.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1150, the next one is 1.1050. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1260, the next one is at 1.1450.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and from a “Dead Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The buyers need to break above 1.1260 for a steady growth.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The debt market dynamics shows the British pound strong overvaluation. The UK bond yields are declining relative to their US counterparts which is a bearish factor for the pair. The Germany and the UK bond yields points out to the EUR/GBP corrective movement development which may also put pressure on the GBP/USD.

The British pound strengthened against the US dollar, having broken through on its way the resistance level of 1.5550. The level breakthrough will provide a good signal for the upward trend continuation in the long term.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5550, the next one is 1.5460. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5670, the next one is at 1.5775.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is increasing.

Trading recommendations

We believe the growth will be continued now. The first target is the level 1.5670.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The US and Japan stock markets sales put pressure on the pair USD/JPY as investors closed their carry trade transactions and in this regard there is demand for the Japanese yen. The stock market decline will
contribute to the US Treasury bond yields which had a positive impact on the US dollar.

The price is finding the first support at 122.40, the next one is at 121.60. The price is finding the first resistance at 123.50, the next one is at 124.30.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We advise to consider short positions with the first target – 122.40. After fixing below the first target, the level 121.60 will become the next one.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

17.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

The pair EUR/USD was in the flat amid the risk growth from the Greece part and the US industrial production negative statistics. By the end of the trades the pair fell.

There was a demand for a pound after the US weak industrial production release publication and the trading day the GBP/USD ended with the quotations growth.

During the day the pair USD/JPY was in the narrow flat. On the one hand, bears shorted amid the world stock markets sales. On the other hand, bulls built up long positions on dips based on the uptrend continuation.

Greece continues to draw the markets' attention. The new week started with another negotiations failure with the Greece international creditors that increases concerns about the country possible exit from the EU. The Greek Finance Minister Varoufakis rejected the possibility of the Greek exit from the EU: the Euro group finance ministers shall meet on Thursday and analysts say it will be the last chance for Greece which will have to pay 1.6 billion euro ($ 1.80 billion) to IMF on 30 June. The current financial aid program also ends this day.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The debt market dynamics shows the lack of the euro demand. The Greece and Germany negative bond yields significant increase amid the lack of compromise between Athens and creditors increases the risks for the euro. On the other hand, the "black gold" decrease has a positive impact on the US dollar. These two factors are negative for the European currency. However, the US dollar will not be always in demand.

The pair euro/dollar has been correcting for the third consecutive week. Two previous levels of 1.1260 breakthrough were followed by the short-term prices rebounds downwards.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1150, the next one is 1.1050. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1260, the next one is at 1.1450.

The price is in the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement and from a “Golden Cross”.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 1.1260 may lead to a price rebound down. The potential rebound target is the support level of 1.1150.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The UK consumer price index rose up again by 0.2% in May on the month basis as the previous month. The value is in line with expectations. The labor market indicators point out to the consumer prices increase there was the unemployment decrease and average earnings increase in the beginning of spring. The Bank of England indicated that inflation would be negative in the short term.

From the technical point of view, the upward trend remains stable due to the resistance level of 1.5550 breakthrough.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5550, the next one is 1.5460. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5670, the next one is at 1.5775.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is increasing.

Trading recommendations

The pair can grow to the resistance level of 1.5670. After breaking 1.5670 the buyers may go to 1.5775.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

There was the flat within the range of 122.85 -123.80. On the one hand, the world leading stock markets sales put pressure on the pair USD/JPY as investors close their carry trade orders as a result there was a
demand for the Japanese yen as a funding currency. However, in general, all traders are now hiding in anticipation of the US Federal Reserve meeting results announcement.

The price is finding the first support at 122.40, the next one is at 121.60. The price is finding the first resistance at 123.50, the next one is at 124.30.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Golden Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We believe the growth will be continued now. The first target is the level 1.3670. After fixing below the first target, the level of 121.60 will become the next one.




*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

18.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

The pair EUR/USD has decreased amid the risks increase, concerning the "Greek problem" resolution. Athens is still not in a hurry to negotiate with the creditors which may put pressure on the euro. The Germany and the Greece negative bond yields have been decreasing for three trading days which points out to the risk increase. The traders’ attention was focused on the Fed economic forecast as well as on the FOMC chairman press conference. The Fed did not surprise the market and left the saved rate at 0.25%. By the end of the trades the pair increased.

By the end of the day the pair GBP/USD had increased amid the EUR/GBP decrease because of the "Greek factor", the Fed’s decision and the May UK inflation positive data. Yesterday the UK bond yields declined relative to the US and Germany counterparts which is a bearish factor for the pound.

The pair USD/JPY has been in the narrow flat for the third trading day- investors took a wait –and- see position in anticipation of the US Federal Reserve meeting results announcement. The Fed did not change the rate. Against this background, the trades ended with the price decrease.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The debt market dynamics and the US Federal Reserve two-day meeting results announcement will determine the euro/dollar trend. The Germany 10-year negative bond yields are declining relative to the US counterparts. In this context, we may expect the low euro demand. Analysts had expected the Fed officials positive comments. The Fed did not change its monetary politic.

The resistance level of 1.1260 testing at the yesterday's trading session was followed by its breackthrough.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1260, the next one is 1.1150. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1450, the next one is at 1.1675.

There is a non-confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is increasing.

Trading recommendations

The pair can grow to the resistance level of 1.1450. After breaking 1.1450 the buyers may go to 1.1675.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The traders' attention is focused on the UK statistics. The United Kingdom is on the verge of deflation and therefore the average wage release will attract the traders' attention as salaries have a direct impact on the CPI. In its quarterly economic forecast the Bank of England pointed out to the low productivity which will hold back economic growth. In this context, we expected the average earnings data output less than forecasted medians. The data came out at the level of 2.7% (forecast 2.1%).

According to the technical analysis, buyers are still dominant in the market.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5670, the next one is 1.5550. The price is finding the resistance at 1.5950.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is increasing.

Trading recommendations

After the resistance level of 1.5775 breakthrough upwards the way to the resistance level of 1.5950 will be opened.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The last three trading days the pair has been in the narrow range of 123.30 -123.60. Given the fact that the Japanese yen showed less corrective gains than all of the major currencies against the dollar we conclude that there are strong USD buyers in this pair who keep the market and gain positions towards the upward trend. However the pair fell amid the Fed’s report publication.

The price has consolidated below the strong resistance level of 123.50 amid the low volumes. Then the pair broke though this level and tested the level of 124.30. The price rebounded downwards from this level and closed the trades below the level of 123.50.

The price is finding the first support at 122.40, the next one is at 121.60. The price is finding the first resistance at 123.50, the next one is at 124.30.

There is a non-confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 124.30 may lead to a price rebound down. The potential rebound targets are the support levels of 122.40, 121.60.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

19.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

The main event of the day was the US Federal two-day meeting results announcement. Most the world leading investment banks' economists expect the Federal Reserve positive forecasts still the FOMC representatives sent the dollar to the knockout. The key forecasts for GDP, unemployment and interest rates have been revised to the negative directions which together with uncertainty in relation to the federal funds rate first increase have had significant pressure on the US dollar.

In the light of this the pair EUR/USD has increased, the pair GBP/USD has increased as well, the pair USD/JPY has fallen.

There was the Euro group meeting where they discussed "the Greek debt" solutions. The Greece and the Germany 10-year government bond yields have been increasing for four trading days in a row that pointed out to the low probability of a compromise. Even if the parties were able to reach a consensus - the negotiations would be very long.

The USA published a weekly initial jobless claims report. There was 267 thousand claims last week, While analysts had expected 276 thousand.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The US Fed deprived the dollar bulls all the trumps. They level the unemployment and GDP evaluation for the period 2015-2017 years which was negatively perceived by traders. The only thing that was left unchanged was the inflation forecast, but it is not clearly enough yet. The main event of the day was the US inflation data release. The data showed 0.1% m/m and 1.7% y/y. The forecast was 0.2% m/m and 1.8% y/y. And we cannot ignore the situation around Greece.

Buyers have reached the strong resistance level of 1.1450 the third time for three weeks. They have reached the level amid the increased volume.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1260, the next one is 1.1150. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1450, the next one is at 1.1675.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 1.1450 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go upwards to 1.1675.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The National Statistics Office has published the May UK retail sales data. We mark the average earnings growth acceleration at the end of March and April which indicates the consumer spending increase. In this context, we expect the data output bit better than the forecasted medians. The data shed a growth by 0.2% m/m и 4.6% y/y

In view of the US Federal Reserve negative economic forecasts - the pair may reach the psychological level of 1.5950 in the short term.

At the session the British pound session significantly strengthened against the US dollar, breaking through the two strong resistance levels: 1.5670, 1.5775. The levels breakthrough was amid the increased volume.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5775, the next one is 1.5670. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5950, the next one is 1.6080.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 1.5775 may lead to a price rebound upwards. The potential rebound targets are the resistance levels of 1.5950, 1.6080.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

After the Fed statistics publication the Japanese yen has strengthened less against the dollar among the majors. In the short term we may expect the quotations decrease as the US Federal Reserve chairman J. Yellen pointed out that they have to see "more convincing evidence" of sustained moderate economic growth to start the interest rates raising.

The price is finding the first support at 122.40, the next one is at 121.60. The price is finding the first resistance at 123.50, the next one is at 124.30.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

If the price fixates below the resistance level of 123.50, it may continue the downward trend in the short term. The potential targets are 122.40, 121.60 and 120.40.



Franc (CHF)

General overview

The Swiss franc has grown rapidly against the dollar but then it fell again. The franc growth catalyst was the FOMC meeting results and the regulator head comments.

So, the Fed kept the base rate level forecast at the end of the year while lowering it for the next year. Until the end of 2015 they expect the interest rates increase to 0.625% which implies the twice increase by 25 bp. In the short term the rate is expected to reach 1.625% which is below the March forecast of 1.875%. In accordance with the FOMC statements the interest rate remains within the range of 0.25% to 0.50%.


The price is finding the first support at 0.9160, the next one is at 0.9060. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9280, the next one is at 0.9370.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We advise to short with the first target - 0.9160. When the pair consolidates below the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9060.




*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

22.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

Last week the pair EUR/USD strengthened amid the May US inflation moderately negative data. The final indicator is higher by 0.1% that is worse than traders had expected that increased pressure on the dollar. However the euro showed a decreased on the Friday’s trades.

By the end of the day the pair GBP/USD had increased amid the May UK positive retail sales increased by 0.2% which is a positive factor for the British economy. Nevertheless the pair slightly fell.

By the end of the day the pair USD/JPY had decreased amid the profit taking on the carry trade transactions in the morning.

The situation with Greece continues to deteriorate investors' sentiment. If Athens is not able to negotiate with creditors, Greece will lose the new financial assistance tranche that is necessary for the debts repayment to the IMF in the amount of 1.6 billion euros ($ 1.82 billion).

The Euro group finance ministers meet in Luxembourg while Greece is on the agenda. However, the Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said that he would reject any offers that would force him to go to the "catastrophic" measures. It aggravates the prospects of signing the agreement. Speaking in the German parliament, Chancellor Angela Merkel said that the agreement with Greece was still possible.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The May US inflation came out in the zero area while the market had expected the index of + 0.1%. In this regard, we get another negative factor for the US dollar. It is also necessary to note the payments balance report- the deficit has been over 100 billion dollars for two calendar quarter which is a direct consequence of the US dollar revaluation.

The European regulator has increased by 1 billion euro the amount that the Greece Bank to borrow under the emergency lending program.

Buyers failed to consolidate above the strong resistance level of 1.1450.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1260, the next one is 1.1150. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1450, the next one is at 1.1675.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The pair can grow to the resistance level of 1.1450. After breaking 1.1450 the buyers may go to 1.1675.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The British pound is still strong. Last week the UK traders were pleased with the average earnings and retail sales positive data while the US Federal Reserve disappointed investors with their negative economic forecasts. It is also necessary to note the UK and the US inflation trend. In April the spread was 1% (1.8% in the US and 0.8% in the UK).

The level of 1.5775 breakthrough led to the upward correction formation, aimed at the strong resistance level of 1.5950.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5775, the next one is 1.5670. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5950, the next one is 1.6080.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We may expect the fall towards 1.5775 further on we expect a growth to 1.5950 and 1.6080.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The Bank of Japan announced the monetary policy meeting results. The national currency devaluation is beginning to give its fruits- it was observed in recent reports the exports, industrial production and the payments balance positive trend. The Bank of Japan left monetary policy unchanged and pledged to increase the monetary base of $ 80 trillion yens per year. In this regard quotations decreased to 122.40.

The price is finding the first support at 122.40, the next one is at 121.60. The price is finding the first resistance at 123.50, the next one is at 124.30.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Golden Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

The potential decrease targets are two levels of support: 122.40, 121.60.



Franc (CHF)

General overview

The pair USD/CHF fell at the end of trades on Friday. The dollar consolidated its positions. The support for the US dollar came from the strong statistics which showed that the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia business optimism index rose up to 15.2 pp vs. 8.0 pp in June and 6.7 pp in May.

In addition, the SNB President Jordan said yesterday that "it is risky to have long positions within the franc".

The price is finding the first support at 0.9160, the next one is at 0.9060. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9280, the next one is at 0.9370.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

We advise to short with the first target - 0.9160. When the pair consolidates below the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9060.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

23.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

The EUR/USD lost some ground expecting the EU emergency summit regarding the Greece situation, as well as the German bonds yield reducing to their counterparts from the US and the UK.

The GBP/USD fell at the end of the trades. Earlier the pound slightly strengthened after the negative differential government bonds yields reduction in the UK and the US.

The USD/JPY lost the bearish sentiment background on the world's leading stock markets which caused the transactions carry trade closure. However the dollar strengthened and the pair increased.

Despite the relative stability which came from the dollar weakening rather than the euro increasing, the situation with Greece continues to worsen European investors’ mood. There was not adopted any Greek decision after the EU finance ministers meeting last Thursday which increases the default risks and the country's exit from the EU. Donald Tusk called an emergency meeting on Monday to decide the Greece fate. We expect the final agreement between Greece and creditors till the end of the week



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The week trading day was rich with important macroeconomic statistics. Still we highlight the May secondary market housing sales release in the USA. The 30-year mortgage growth rates at the end of May to the level of 4% contributed to a significant decrease in loans issued, indicating that the low volume of housing sales.

DO not forget about the Eurogroup meeting. The eurozone countries heads, including the ECB President Mario Draghi and IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde, met to discuss the current agreement with Greece with the European Financial Stability Mechanism. The officials show optimism pointed that a lot of work is ahead.

Buyers, updating the last week maximum, remain to dominate in the euro / dollar market . The pair is trading above the support level of 1.1260.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1260, the next one is 1.1150. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1450, the next one is at 1.1675.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The price is likely to go to the support level of 1.1260. Then a consolidation can be formed.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

With the lack of important macroeconomic statistics we expect a moderate downward trend with long positions profit taking. There has been a strong quotations growth two trading weeks in a row - the British currency grew by 3.8%, and in this regard, some investors could like to close some deals.

The second time buyers rose the price to the resistance level of 1.5950. The first approach to this level happened amid the increased volumes without breaking it up. The second approach to the 1.5950 occurs at a reduced volume.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5775, the next one is 1.5670. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5950, the next one is 1.6080.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The downward movement will be continued. The pair may go to 0.8880 soon. Having overcome the first target the price might go downwards to 1.5670.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The Bank of Japan H. Kuroda moderately positive comments may support the Japanese currency in the short term, as the US currency remained without drivers for growth after the US Federal Reserve meeting.

The upward trend of the pair halted in strong resistance level of 123.50. The resistance level at 123.50 test was on the reduced volumes.

The price is finding the first support at 122.40, the next one is at 121.60. The price is finding the first resistance at 123.50, the next one is at 124.30.

There is a confirmed and a weak sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We believe the growth will be continued now. The first target is the level 124.30.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

24.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

The EUR/USD lost some ground after the long positions profit taking. The final decision on Greece has not adopted yet and traders are in no hurry to long.

The GBP/USD fell as well amid the UK government bonds yields falling in relation to their counterparts from the US and Germany.

The pair USD/JPY grew which caused the carry trade transactions opening.

They reported that the Greece government has submitted new proposals that include significant concessions related to the deficit reduction and pension reform. That news supported the euro as prompted the market to believe that the negotiations with the Athens creditors can get the ball rolling and finish with positive solutions. There were also reports on the euro side that the European Central Bank increased the emergency funding amount to the Greece banks. However, the warnings from the euro area members that the immediate breakthrough in the negotiation is unlikely to happen soon changed the investors' sentiment.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview
The final decision on "Greek debt" has not been accepted, however, everybody hopes that a positive decision will be made in the second half of the week as Athens has proposed a new plan to reduce costs.

Markit Economics published the business activity indices in the France and Germany manufacturing sectors.

Buyers have not been able to break through and stay above the strong resistance level of 1.1450. The approach to the resistance level of 1.1450 was followed by a rebound and a pulse break of the support level 1.1260.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1150, the next one is 1.1050. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1260, the next one is at 1.1450.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

The potential growth targets are the resistance levels: 1.1260, 1.1450.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The yield on UK 10-year government bonds decreased toward their taxes in the US and Germany, which is a negative factor for the British currency. It is worth mentioning the UK and Germany bonds yields decrease which helps the cross-rate EUR/GBP to grow that in its turn puts pressure on the pound.

The strong support of 1.5775 break down happened on low volume.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5670, the next one is 1.5550. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5775, the next one is 1.5950.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The price is likely to go to the resistance level of 1.5775.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

Traders positively reacted to the possible agreement between Greece and the creditors. This factor may increase the number of carry trade transactions which will put pressure on the Japanese yen as a funding currency. Traders expect the positive May USA durable goods which could support the demand for the dollar.

There was formed the two-day correction from the strong support level of 122.40. The correction target is the mark 123.50 that has been worked out.

The price is finding the first support at 123.50, the next one is at 122.40. The price is finding the first resistance at 124.30, the next one is at 125.50.

The price is in the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Golden Cross”.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 124.30 may lead to a price rebound down. The potential rebound target is the support level of 122.40.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

25.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

There has been an increased demand for the American currency - the dollar index basket USDX finished the trading day at around 95.61.

The EUR/USD is in the "red zone" the third day in a row. Traders ignored the positive macroeconomic statistics from the euro area, showing the lack of interest to the euro. Only by the end of the day the pair slightly increased.

The GBP/USD lost some ground against the UK and the US government bonds negative differential expansion.

The USD/JPY ended the day in the "green zone". The new wave of carry trade deals against the demand for risky assets continued to put pressure on the Japanese yen.

There was a faint hope that Greece found a common language with creditors in respect of the country's next financial aid terms. After the Greek Government showed new proposals at the weekend new investors hoped that Greece did sign an agreement with the international lenders. The sources from the EU reported that Greece's new proposal is ambitious, still they need to solve the pensions and VAT issues. As we know Greece could not come to an agreement with creditors. So the optimism that was in the week beginning – vanished.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The euro ignored positive news background which indicates the strong sellers presence. The Markit Economics published the Germany production and non-production sphere PMI report. The releases were expected with a positive data, however the data showed a decrease in these sphere. Traders expected the moderately positive data from the institute IFO. The United States published the final Q1 GDP data. It reduced to 0.2%.

The level of 1.1290 breakthrough was accompanied by an active euro fall against the US dollar. The price has fallen more than 200 points and broke through all the closest supports.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1150, the next one is 1.1050. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1260, the next one is at 1.1450.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen showы a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 1.1150 may lead to a price rebound upwards. The potential rebound targets are the resistance levels of 1.1260, 1.1450.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

There was a bearish sentiment predominance on the debt market negative dynamics in the absence of important macroeconomic statistics. The UK government bonds yield is reduced relative to their counterparts from the US and Germany that will put pressure on the British currency. The third US GDP assessment impacts on the pair's strengthening. The data showed a decrease to 0.2%.

The British pound upward trend turned down after the strong support level of 1.5810. The breakthrough occurred on the lower volumes. Currently, there is a short-term upward correction.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5670, the next one is 1.5550. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5775, the next one is 1.5950.

The price is in the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a downward movement.

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

The pair can grow to the resistance level of 1.5775. After breaking 1.5775 the buyers may go to 1.5950.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The bulls dominate. There was the price growth two consecutive days at the world's leading stock exchanges which indicates the investors' risk appetite presence. There has been the Japan and the US government bond yields negative differential expansion since the beginning of the week that is a bullish factor for the dollar.

The price is finding the first support at 123.50, the next one is at 122.40. The price is finding the first resistance at 124.30, the next one is at 125.50.

The price is in the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement and form a “Golden Cross”.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 123.50 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go downwards to 122.40.




*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

26.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

The EUR/USD was trading in a flat above the support level of 1.1150. Traders took a pause after euro strong sales in spite of the debt market negative trend.

The GBP/USD lost its ground after the negative government bonds yields expansion in the UK and the US. However the pair slightly increased at the end of the day.

The USD/JPY has set a new 5-day high of 124.38, after which traders decided to take some profits on long positions as a result the market made a technical correction to 123.50.

Rumors that Greece may again return to the EU leaving discussion led to a renewed euro decrease. In addition, the Greek Prime Minister Tsipras confirmed that the creditors rejected the list of proposals recently submitted by Athens.

The number of the USA unemployed who applied for unemployment compensation came to 271 000 with 273 000 forecasted. The previous record was 267 000.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The euro zone will not please market participants with interesting macroeconomic statistics. The USA and Germany 10-year government bonds yields negative differential again expanded and already reached the maximum level over the past 3 weeks.

The United States published the initial jobless claims report. The data showed a growth from 267 000 up to 271 000. The forecast was 273 000.

The downward trend turned to a short-term consolidation below the resistance level of 1.1260.

The price is finding the first support at 1.1150, the next one is 1.1050. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1260, the next one is at 1.1450.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 1.1260 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go upwards to 1.1450.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

Three trading days has shown the pound's weakness, the current levels look attractive for the medium-term investors who are counting on the upward trend continuation. However, the debt market dynamics shows a mixed background - the British 10-year Treasury bonds profitability has been lowering against the US Treasuries and is growing to German bonds.

The Pound continued its downward correction relative to the US dollar. After three days of a corrective decline the pair broke the strong support level of 1.5775 and tested the level of 1.5670. Then the pair slightly corrected upwards.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5670, the next one is 1.5550. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5775, the next one is 1.5950.

The price is in the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”.

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The potential decrease targets are two levels of support: 1.5670, 1.5550.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

There was a predominance of bearish sentiment and long positions profit taking in the US and the Japanese stock market. Investors closed their carry trade transactions which creates a demand for the Japanese yen as a funding currency.

In this connection, we expect the price lowering. Still the bulls can take the initiative in their hands against the background of positive dynamics in the debt market. The level of 123.50 breakthrough served as a downward reversal correction signal.

The price is finding the first support at 123.50, the next one is at 122.40. The price is finding the first resistance at 124.30, the next one is at 125.50.

The price is in the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Golden Cross”.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

If the price fixates below the support 123.50, it may continue the downward trend in the short term. The potential targets are 122.40 and 121.60.



Franc (CHF)

General overview

The sentiment against the "greenback" were supported with hope that Greece will solve all debt issues. The fact that the Greeks once again failed to reach agreement with the creditors supported the dollar. The latest US Q1 GDP estimate supported the dollar as well.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9280, the next one is at 0.9160. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9370, the next one is at 0.9540.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Golden Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We advise to short with the first target - 0.9280. When the pair consolidates below the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9160.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.

 

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

29.06.2015

Fundamental analysis

The trading was quite enough last week. The EUR/USD was mostly in a flat above the support level of 1.1150. Investors are waiting how the Greece situation will be solved and in no hurry to open new positions. By the end of the trades the support level of 1.1150 was tested and the pair decreased.

The GBP/USD decreased after of the cross-rate EUR/GBP falling which supported the demand for the British currency. However, in general, the pound is consolidating.

The USD/JPY has lost ground amid the US and Japanese market shares downward trend. Nevertheless the pair slightly increased amid the US economic data

Meanwhile, market sentiment remained under pressure as talks between Greece and its creditors broke down again on Thursday. Greece has critical little time to find money before the impending deadline (30 June), we remind you that Greece has to pay loans in the amount of 1.6 billion euros to the International Monetary fond. If Greece misses the payment, it may declare a default which could cause its going out from the euro zone.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

We just highlight the money supply changes report among the published macroeconomic releases. The ECB QE is in full swing, we expect money supply aggregate M3 increase . Still not an inflation problem is on agenda but Greek with its default menace. Decision on "Greek debt" is still pending, some analyst say that the parties may agree as early as this week.

The downward trend stopped at the support level of 1.1150 and got into a three-day consolidation. The current price is trading at levels ranged 1.1260 - 1.1150

The price is finding the first support at 1.1150, the next one is 1.1050. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.1260, the next one is at 1.1450.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

The potential decrease targets are two levels of support: 1.1150, 1.1050.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

Current levels are attractive for medium traders who believe in the upward trend continuation, however, the debt market does not show any sign of this, the signal to long is weak.

Sellers failed to break below the strong support level of 1.5670. The reverse return to has led to a growth to the level of 1.5775 with a consolidation below this level.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5670, the next one is 1.5550. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5775, the next one is 1.5950.

The price is in the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows a downward movement.

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 1.5775 may lead to a price rebound down. The potential rebound targets are the support levels of 1.5670, 1.5550.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

Japan published a unit of important macroeconomic statistics where we highlight the inflation and the household expenditure. Growing the 10-year Japanese government bonds yields, combined with a reduction in unemployment and moderate wage growth pointed to the yield data within or slightly better than the median forecasts.

The correction movement came close to the resistance level of 124.30.

The price is finding the first support at 123.50, the next one is at 122.40. The price is finding the first resistance at 124.30, the next one is at 125.50.

There is a non-confirmed and a weak buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The pair can grow to the resistance level of 124.30. After breaking 124.30 the buyers may go to 125.50.



Franc (CHF)

General overview

A driver is still the talks on Greece, where the parties can not reach an agreement. The new proposals are not accepted by the Athens' creditors, the parts keeps to search for a consensus. In these circumstances investors do not rush to trade and actually ignore the economic data.


The price is finding the first support at 0.9280, the next one is at 0.9160. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9370, the next one is at 0.9540.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9370. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9540.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman.