Easy Forex Daily Forex Report 11-02-2013
February 11, 2013 10:59 amVideo
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Daily Outlook 00:00 GMT 8-FEB-2013
Draghi Avoids FX, Downbeat on Eurozone Outlook
U.S. Dollar Trading (USD) The USD got a boost as the largest FX pair in themarket the EUR/USD crashed after the ECB meeting overnight. The market has been ina strong uptrend for months so it remains to be seen whether this is just acorrection or the start of a larger move. Weekly Jobless Claims were nearexpectations at 366k vs. 360k previously. Looking ahead, December Trade Balance forecast at -46bn vs. -48.7bnpreviously.
The Euro (EUR) the main currency in action yesterday paring backgains against the USD, JPY and GBP before stabilizing into the close of NewYork. EUR/USD fell to 1.3370 from 1.3550 as Draghi was downbeat on the Eurozoneoutlook for the rest of the year and left the door open to be critical of FXmoves if they affect ECB forecasts after the release of EU economic data inFebruary. In particular he is concern about higher Euro potentially causinglower inflation. EUR/JPY fell as low as Y124.50 but has since recovered toY125.50 with a bounce in US stocks. The Sterling (GBP) reacted positively to new BOE Governor Carneycomments that he will be looking to create an exit plan for the BOE’s recentAsset Purchases which surprised the market given expectations of a more dovishtone. He rejected the FED model of unlimited printing of money and was verycandid in his expectation of the tough road ahead for the UK economy.Confidence seemed to be restored in the Pound and gains were strong especiallyagainst the Euro.Looking ahead, German December Trade Balance forecast at 14.8bn vs. 14.6bn previously.
The Japanese Yen (JPY) was stronger as EUR/JPY selling encouraged marketwide profit taking from USD/JPY to AUD/JPY. EUR/JPY buying finally emerged atY124.50 still above the Y124 lows on Tuesday before the large Middle Eastern sovereignorders shot the volatile pair to record highs at Y127.70. Buyers are morecautious with G20 meetings ahead likely to discuss the recent BOJ change ofpolicy. Australian Dollar (AUD) the AUD/USD is continuing to slide with littlebounce as the technical remain bearish and we move further from the stable1.030-1.06 range that had held for the past few months. Parity is the obvioustarget for the bears while support is coming through the AUD/JPY and EUR/AUDliquidations seen overnight. Weak fulltime employment numbers were hidden in astrong headline figure yesterday for January jobs and add to further calls fora rate cut in March. Looking ahead, Chinese Trade Balance forecast at 22bn vs.31bn previously.
Oil & Gold (XAU) Gold was volatile but held the recent range falling from$1680 to $1660 before rebounding back to $1683 and finally back to $1672. OIL/USD dropped with US stocks from $97 to $95.50 before stabilizingnear $96 a barrel. The recent rally could have further to fall given the sizeof the gains but $95 was strong earlier in the week.
Pairs to watch
USD/JPY – Struggling tobreak Y94 to tempt sellers?
EUR/USD – Broke 1.3490to fall further to 1.3300 stronger support?
TECHNICALCOMMENTARY
Currency
Sup 2
Sup 1
Spot
Res 1
Res 2
EUR/USD
1.3265
1.3355
1.3390
1.3495
1.3525
USD/JPY
91.99
93.00
93.55
94.05
94.93
GBP/USD
1.5578
1.5628
1.5715
1.5770
1.5805
AUD/USD
1.0180
1.0250
1.0270
1.0340
1.0370
XAU/USD
1643.00
1662
1675
1682
1684
OIL/USD
94.80
95.00
95.90
97.00
98.00
By Anthony Darvall (TonyD)
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