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Technical Overview of EUR/USD, AUD/USD and GBP/USD Currency Pairs

EUR USD
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The EUR traded lower against the USD and closed at 1.137.

The core Consumer Price Index released by Eurostat is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services excluding the volatile components like food, energy, alcohol and tobacco. The core CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive or bullish for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative.

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 1.13474, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.13242. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.14065, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.14424.

Previous Day range was 59.1 and Current Day Range is 10.8.

AUD USD
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The AUD traded higher against the USD and closed at 0.7092.

Jerome H. Powell took office as a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System on May 25, 2012, to fill an unexpired term. On November 2, 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Powell to serve as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve. Powell assumed office as Chair on February 5, 2018.

The pair is expected to find support at 0.70658, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.70398. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.71419, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.71920.

AUD USD previous Day range was 76.1 and Current Day Range is 24.2.

GBP USD
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The GBP traded little higher against USD and closed at 1.326.

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Index shows business conditions in the US manufacturing sector It is a significant indicator of the overall economic condition in US. A result above 50 is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as negative (or bearish).

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 1.32355, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.32111. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.33008, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.33417.

GBP USD previous day range was 65.3 and current day range is 13.1.
 
Technical Overview of NZD/USD, USD/CAD and USD/CHF Currency Pairs

NZD USD
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The NZD traded lower against the USD and closed at 0.6813.
The New Home Sales indicator reflects sales of newly constructed residences in the United States in the specified month. It measures new single-family home sales.

The indicator is used for measuring the US housing market conditions. Index growth may have a positive effect on dollar quotes.

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 0.67969, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.67804. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.68288, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.68442.

Previous Day range was 31.9 and Current Day Range is 39.2.

USD CAD
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The USD traded higher against the CAD and closed at 1.3302.

ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI reflects activity in the US service sector in the reporting month. The indicator is based on a survey of representatives from more than 400 companies. Unlike Markit, ISM considers not only private companies but is based on the common NAICS (North American Industrial Classification System) list.

Readings above 50 can have a positive effect on US dollar quotes.

The pair is expected to find support at 1.32724, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.32425. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.33349, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.33675.

USD CAD previous Day range was 62.5 and Current Day Range is 27.1.

USD CHF
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The USD traded little higher against CHF and closed at 0.9988.

ADP Nonfarm Employment Change shows the monthly change in 19 manufacturing sectors in the United States. The indicator does not take agriculture into account. The calculation includes data collected from about 400 000 private enterprises.

The indicator characterizes the labor market and industrial sector activity. Employment growth can have a positive effect on dollar quotes.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 0.99707, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.99536. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.00124, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.00370.

USD CHF previous day range was 41.7 and current day range is 22.
 
Technical Overview of AUD/USD, EUR/USD and USD/CAD Currency Pairs

AUD USD

The AUD traded lower against the USD and closed at 0.7083.

Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Speech may contain information about the expected change in the bank's interest rates or in the monetary policy.

Australia Gross Domestic Product (GDP) q/q provides a monetary gauge of all goods and services produced in Australia (less the value of goods and services used in production) in the reported quarter compared to the previous one.

The GDP calculation formula includes consumer and government spending, amount of all investments and total net export of the country.

GDP growth can have a positive effect on AUD quotes.

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 0.70623, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.70418. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.70996, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.71164.

Previous Day range was 37.3 and Current Day Range is 63.2.

EUR USD

The EUR traded higher against the USD and closed at 1.1307.

ADP Nonfarm Employment Change shows the monthly change in 19 manufacturing sectors in the United States. The indicator does not take agriculture into account. The calculation includes data collected from about 400 000 private enterprises.

The indicator characterizes the labor market and industrial sector activity. Employment growth can have a positive effect on dollar quotes.

The pair is expected to find support at 1.12849, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.12624. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.13347, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.13620.

EUR USD previous Day range was 49.8 and Current Day Range is 17.5.

USD CAD

The USD traded little higher against CAD and closed at 1.3349.
Canada Ivey Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) shows economic activity in the past month calculated by the Ivey School of Business.

The indicator is calculated based on a survey of purchasing managers in the private and public sector companies. The survey involves representatives of 175 companies selected in view of their field of activity and geographical location. Respondents answer questions about whether purchases, employment, supplies and prices in their sector have become better, worse or has not changed over the reported month.


urvey results are seasonally adjusted.


A reading above 50 indicates that the economic activity is expanding, a reading below 50 suggests the economy is in contraction. The index growth can have a positive effect on CAD quotes.


Bank of Canada announces its decisions on interest rate eight times a year. It is one of the key events influencing the Canadian dollar quotes. The decision is made depending on the current economic conditions and financial outlook in the country.


Changes in the interest lead to a short-term volatility of the Canadian dollar. An increase in the interest rate is seen as positive for the national currency.


According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 1.33134, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.32778. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.33723, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.33956.


USD CAD previous day range was 58.9 and current day range is 25.
 
Technical Overview of USD/JPY, EUR/USD and GBP/USD Currency Pairs

USD JPY

The USD traded lower against the JPY and closed at 111.761.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) q/q reflects the monetary value of all goods and services produced in Japan during a given quarter compared to the previous one. The calculation takes into account private consumption, government spending, the costs of all enterprises and net exports of the country.

GDP growth can have a positive effect on yen quotes.

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 111.613, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 111.464. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 111.913, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 112.064.

Previous Day range was 3000 and Current Day Range is 1890.

EUR USD

The EUR traded higher against the USD and closed at 1.1306.

ECB Interest Rate Decision is announced after the European Central Bank meetings, on which the monetary policy of the euro zone is discussed. The interest rate decisions are taken depending on the inflationary outlook and economic growth.

Cut in deposit rates may have a negative effect on EUR quotes.

Gross Domestic Product q/q reflects the changes in the total value of all goods and services produced in the euro area in the current quarter compared to the previous one. The calculation excludes the price of goods and services used in the intermediate manufacturing. The data are seasonally adjusted.

GDP allows evaluating the rate of the economic growth and living standard of the population.
The growth of the indicator value can have a positive effect on euro quotes.

The pair is expected to find support at 1.12876, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.12693. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.13243, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.13427.

EUR USD previous Day range was 36.7 and Current Day Range is 12.6.

GBP USD

The GBP traded little higher against USD and closed at 1.3168.

Initial Jobless Claims show the number of people filing to receive unemployment insurance benefits for the first time over the past week.
The indicator is used to assess the state of the labor market. Since the weekly flow of data causes high volatility, the four-week average values are used most often for interpretation.

The indicator growth can have a negative effect on US dollar quotes.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 1.31339, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.31002. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.31900, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.32124.

GBP USD previous day range was 56.1 and current day range is 16.6.
 
Technical Overview of USD/CHF, NZD/USD and AUD/USD Currency Pairs

USD CHF
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The USD traded lower against the CHF and closed at 1.0113.

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 1.00578, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.00023. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.01464, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.01795.

Previous Day range was 88.6 and Current Day Range is 14.1.

NZD USD
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The NZD traded higher against the USD and closed at 0.6751.

The pair is expected to find support at 0.67335, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.67157. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.67804, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.68095.

NZD USD previous Day range was 46.9 and Current Day Range is 23.7.

AUD USD
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The AUD traded little lower against USD and closed at 0.7015.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 0.69963, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.69973. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.70428, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.70703.

AUD USD previous day range was 46.5 and current day range is 22.2.
 
Technical Overview of EUR/USD, NZD/USD and USD/JPY Currency Pairs

EUR USD

The EUR traded lower against the USD and closed at 1.1234.

Retail Sales m/m reflect a change in the US retail sails in the reported month compared to the previous one. The indicator is calculated based on statistics received from 5,000 retail stores of different types and sizes, and the data are then extrapolated to the whole country.

The indicator is used for estimating inflation. Its growth may have a positive effect on dollar quotes.

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 1.11975, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.11613. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.12577, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.12817.

Previous Day range was 60.2 and Current Day Range is 14.

NZD USD

The NZD traded lower against the USD and closed at 0.6804.

Electronic Card Retail Sales m/m reflect a percentage change in electronic card transactions over the reported month compared to the previous one. The indicator can be used in the estimation of consumer spendings and economic activity.

The indicator values are seasonally adjusted and can be revised on a monthly basis, while monthly movements can fluctuate.

The pair is expected to find support at 0.67648, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.67251. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.68272, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.68499.

NZD USD previous Day range was 62.4 and Current Day Range is 19.8.

USD JPY

The USD traded little lower against JPY and closed at 111.168.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 110.761, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 110.353. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 111.612, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 112.055.

USD JPY previous day range was 8510 and current day range is 2750.
 
Technical Overview of GBP/USD, AUD/USD and USD/CHF Currency Pairs

GBP USD

The GBP traded higher against the USD and closed at 1.3149.

· GBP/USD struggles to hold recent strength as it trades near 1.3220 ahead of London open on Tuesday.

· The pair rose to 1.3290 during early-day increase after Brexit optimists welcomed the meeting between the UK PM Theresa May and the EU Commission Chief Jean-Claude Juncker.

The UK Parliament will decide whether the UK PM May's Brexit Plan is valid or not. In the case the Parliament don't approve it, chances of a hard Brexit will increase exponentially.

Nothing is more important this week than the Brexit votes on Tuesday, Wednesday and possibly also Thursday. There's no exact time for the vote but it will be after the debates, which usually end evening time in the UK. That puts a vote somewhere after 18/19 GMT or 2pm/3pm NY time. It could be even later but it shouldn't be earlier than 18 GMT. This week's vote will determine 3 things -
  1. Will the UK accept the EU's withdrawal agreement
  2. Will the UK rule out leaving with no deal
  3. Will Article 50 be extended?
According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 1.30160, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.28829. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.32251, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.33011.

Previous Day range was 209.1 and Current Day Range is 139.3.

AUD USD

The AUD traded higher against the USD and closed at 0.7068.

FED Chair Speech affects USD depending on the speech rhetoric. If the speech is seen as an intention to raise the rates at the next FOMC meeting, this has a positive impact on USD and vice versa.

The FED Chair's statements have the greatest impact on the market compared to other members of the FED Board of Governors.

The pair is expected to find support at 0.70375, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.70069. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.70876, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.71071.
AUD USD previous Day range was 50.1 and Current Day Range is 22.8.

USD CHF

The USD traded little higher against CHF and closed at 1.0105.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 1.00768, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.00483. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.01266, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.01479.

USD CHF previous day range was 49.8 and current day range is 14.
 
Technical Overview of GBP/USD, EUR/USD and USD/CAD Currency Pairs

GBP USD

The GBP traded higher against the USD and closed at 1.3068.

Overnight, it was another loss for UK Prime Minister May which now means lawmakers are likely to push for a delay to the 29 March deadline. However, 149-vote loss sets the bar seriously high for Theresa May to turn the tables around.

Spring Forecast Statement is a statement made annually by HM Treasury to Parliament upon publication of economic forecasts.

The statement features analysis of the economic situation in the UK and in the world, describes economic outlooks and provides previews of the government budget for the next year.

The event has a short-term impact on financial markets depending on the HM Treasury rhetoric. Positive outlooks have a positive impact on the pound sterling.

According to the Analysis, Four hour chart shows that the pair is expected to find support at 1.29535, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.28386. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.32341, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.33998.

Previous Day range was 280.6 and Current Day Range is 30.6.

EUR USD

The EUR traded lower against the USD and closed at 1.1287.

The Nondefense Capital Goods Orders Excluding Aircraft, released by the US Census Bureau, measures the cost of orders received by manufacturers for capital goods (capital goods are durable goods used in the production of goods or services), which means goods planned to last for three years or more, excluding the defense and aircraft sectors. As those durable products often involve large investments they are sensitive to the US economic situation. Generally speaking, a high reading is bullish for the USD, while a low reading is seen as Bearish.

The pair is expected to find support at 1.12530, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.12185. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.13133, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.13391.

EUR USD previous Day range was 60.3 and Current Day Range is 6.8.

USD CAD

The USD traded little higher against CAD and closed at 1.3353.

Core Durable Goods Orders m/m reflect the value of orders received by manufacturers of durable goods in the given month compared to the previous one. The production of transport industry is excluded from the calculation.

The index allows forecasting future production volumes in the short term.
The value growth can have a positive effect on dollar quotes.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 1.33307, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.33089. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.33957, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.34389.

USD CAD previous day range was 65 and current day range is 21.1.
 
Technical Overview of USD/JPY, AUD/USD and USD/CHF Currency Pairs

USD JPY

The USD traded higher against the JPY and closed at 111.137.
BoJ Interest Rate Decision is made 8 times a year. The regulator's interest rate is used to provide loans to commercial banks. Establishing an interest rate is one of the main tools of the monetary policy used by the Bank of Japan to regulate the strength of its currency.

Interest rate growth can have a positive impact on yen quotes.

According to the Analysis, Four hour chart shows that the pair is expected to find support at 110.941, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 110.746. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 111.396, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 111.656.

Previous Day range was 4550 and Current Day Range is 4850.

AUD USD

The AUD traded lower against the USD and closed at 0.7093.

The New Home Sales indicator reflects sales of newly constructed residences in the United States in the specified month. It measures new single-family home sales.

The indicator is used for measuring the US housing market conditions. Index growth may have a positive effect on dollar quotes.

The pair is expected to find support at 0.70621, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.70310. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.71110, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.71288.

AUD USD previous Day range was 48.9 and Current Day Range is 35.1.

USD CHF

The USD traded little higher against CHF and closed at 1.0036.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 1.00136, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.99908. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.00719, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.01074.

USD CHF previous day range was 58.3 and current day range is 15.4.
 
Technical Overview of GBP/USD, NZD/USD and USD/JPY Currency Pairs

GBP USD

The GBP traded higher against the USD and closed at 1.3239.

The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index released by the University of Michigan is a survey of personal consumer confidence in economic activity. It shows a picture of whether or not consumers are willing to spend money. Generally speaking, a high reading anticipates positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

According to the Analysis, Four hour chart shows that the pair is expected to find support at 1.31853, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.31319. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.33140, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.33893.

Previous Day range was 128.7 and Current Day Range is 49.9.

NZD USD

The NZD traded higher against the USD and closed at 0.6817.

BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) is compiled based on a monthly survey. It serves as a leading indicator of New Zealand's manufacturing sector activity.

The pair is expected to find support at 0.67951, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.67735. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.68518, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.68869.

NZD USD previous Day range was 56.7 and Current Day Range is 30.3.

USD JPY

The USD traded little lower against JPY and closed at 111.693.

BoJ Interest Rate Decision is made 8 times a year. The regulator's interest rate is used to provide loans to commercial banks. Establishing an interest rate is one of the main tools of the monetary policy used by the Bank of Japan to regulate the strength of its currency.

Interest rate growth can have a positive impact on yen quotes.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 111.274, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 110.855. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 111.971, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 112.249.

USD JPY previous day range was 6970 and current day range is 4020.
 
Technical Overview of EUR/USD, USD/CAD and AUD/USD Currency Pairs

EUR USD

The EUR traded higher against the USD and closed at 1.1324.

According to the Analysis, Four hour chart shows that the pair is expected to find support at 1.12993, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.12750. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.13460, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.13684.

Previous Day range was 46.7 and Current Day Range is 18.8.

USD CAD

The USD traded lower against the CAD and closed at 1.3341.

The pair is expected to find support at 1.32963, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.32517. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.33782, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.34155.

USD CAD previous Day range was 81.9 and Current Day Range is 30.2.

AUD USD

The AUD traded higher against USD and closed at 0.7085.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 0.70652, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.70456. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.71007, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.71166.

AUD USD previous day range was 35.5 and current day range is 36.8.
 
Technical Overview of AUD/USD, USD/JPY and GBP/USD Currency Pairs

AUD USD

The AUD traded higher against the USD and closed at 0.7102.

The minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia meetings are published two weeks after the interest rate decision. The minutes give a full account of the policy discussion, including differences of view. They also record the votes of the individual members of the Committee.

Generally speaking, if the RBA is hawkish about the inflationary outlook for the economy, then the markets see a higher possibility of a rate increase, and that is positive for the AUD.

According to the Analysis, Four hour chart shows that the pair is expected to find support at 0.70803, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.70583. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.71218, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.71413.

Previous Day range was 41.5 and Current Day Range is 21.6.

USD JPY

The USD traded lower against the JPY and closed at 111.425.

The Bank of Japan publishes a study of economic movements in Japan after the actual meeting. These meetings are held to review economic developments inside and outside of Japan and indicate a sign of new fiscal policy. Any changes in this report tend to affect the JPY volatility.

Generally speaking, if the BoJ minutes show a hawkish outlook, that is seen as positive (or bullish) for the JPY, while a dovish outlook is seen as negative (or bearish).

The pair is expected to find support at 111.274, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 111.123. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 111.601, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 111.777.

USD JPY previous Day range was 3270 and Current Day Range is 2850.

GBP USD

The GBP traded higher against USD and closed at 1.3252.

The ILO Unemployment Rate released by the National Statistics is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the UK Economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the U.K. labor market. As a result, a rise leads to weaken the U.K. economy. Generally, a decrease of the figure is positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while an increase is negative.

The Average Earing Excluding Bonus released by the National Statistics is a key short-term indicator of how levels of pay are changing within the UK economy. It can be seen as a measure of growth in "basic pay". Generally speaking, the positive earnings growth anticipates positive (or bullish) for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 1.31909, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.31299. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.33056, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.33593.

GBP USD previous day range was 114.7 and current day range is 37.3.
 
Technical Overview of EUR/USD, USD/CHF and NZD/USD Currency Pairs

EUR USD

The EUR traded lower against the USD and closed at 1.1351.

This report, released by Federal Reserve, includes the FOMC's projection for inflation and economic growth over the next 2 years and, more importantly, a breakdown of individual FOMC member's interest rate forecasts.

According to the Analysis, Four hour chart shows that the pair is expected to find support at 1.13357, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.13202. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.13639, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.13766.

Previous Day range was 28.2 and Current Day Range is 13.9.

USD CHF

The USD traded higher against the CHF and closed at 0.9991.

Following the Fed's rate decision, the FOMC releases its statement regarding monetary policy. The statement may influence the volatility of USD and determine a short-term positive or negative trend. A hawkish view is considered as positive, or bullish for the USD, whereas a dovish view is considered as negative, or bearish.

The pair is expected to find support at 0.99791, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.99668. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.00092, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.00270.

USD CHF previous Day range was 30.1 and Current Day Range is 13.8.

NZD USD

The NZD traded lower against USD and closed at 0.6853.

The Gross Domestic Product released by the Statistics New Zealand is a measure of the total value of all goods and services produced by New Zealand. The GDP is considered as a broad measure of New Zealand economic activity and health. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the NZD, while a falling trend is seen as negative (or bearish) for the NZD.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 0.68389, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.68245. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.68694, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.68855.

NZD USD previous day range was 30.5 and current day range is 28.
 
Technical Overview of USD/CAD, GBP/USD and USD/JPY Currency Pairs

USD CAD

The USD traded higher against the CAD and closed at 1.3363.

Canada Retail Sales m/m show changes in the value of goods sold in retail stores in the specified month compared to the previous month. The indicator is calculated based on statistics from several thousand retail stores, and the data is then extrapolated to the whole country.

The indicator evaluates the consumer activity and inflation. The indicator growth can have a positive effect on CAD quotes.

Canada Retail Sales m/m show changes in the value of goods sold in retail stores in the specified month compared to the previous month. The indicator is calculated based on statistics from several thousand retail stores, and the data is then extrapolated to the whole country.

The indicator evaluates the consumer activity and inflation. The indicator growth can have a positive effect on CAD quotes.

According to the Analysis, Four hour chart shows that the pair is expected to find support at 1.32922, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.32216. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.34165, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.34702.

Previous Day range was 124.3 and Current Day Range is 23.9.

GBP USD

The GBP traded higher against the USD and closed at 1.3103.
Existing Home Sales shows the amount of the secondary housing sales for the given month. Only closed deals are considered in the report.

The report is used to evaluate the US real estate market.
The indicator growth can have a positive effect on US dollar quotes.

The pair is expected to find support at 1.29957, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.28887. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.32175, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.33323.

GBP USD previous Day range was 221.8 and Current Day Range is 42.9.

USD JPY

The USD traded lower against JPY and closed at 110.808.
Existing Home Sales shows the amount of the secondary housing sales for the given month. Only closed deals are considered in the report.

The report is used to evaluate the US real estate market.
The indicator growth can have a positive effect on US dollar quotes.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 110.419, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 110.031. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 111.074, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 111.314.

USD JPY previous day range was 6550 and current day range is 2390.
 
Technical Overview of EUR/USD, USD/CAD and GBP/USD Currency Pairs

EUR USD
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The EUR traded higher against the USD and closed at 1.1218.

The core Consumer Price Index released by Eurostat is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services excluding the volatile components like food, energy, alcohol and tobacco. The core CPI is a key indicator to measure inflation and changes in purchasing trends. Generally, a high reading is seen as positive or bullish for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative.

The Euro Zone CPI released by the Eurostat captures the changes in the price of goods and services. The CPI is a significant way to measure changes in purchasing trends and inflation in the Euro Zone. Generally, a high reading anticipates a hawkish attitude which will be positive (or bullish) for the EUR, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 1.12030, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.11883. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.12392, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.12607.

Previous Day range was 36.2 and Current Day Range is 13.3.

USD CAD
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The USD traded higher against the CAD and closed at 1.3352.

The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Manufacturing Index shows business conditions in the US manufacturing sector It is a significant indicator of the overall economic condition in US. A result above 50 is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, whereas a result below 50 is seen as negative (or bearish).

The pair is expected to find support at 1.33149, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.32777. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.34157, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.34793.

USD CAD previous Day range was 100.8 and Current Day Range is 15.2.

GBP USD
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The GBP traded higher against USD and closed at 1.3027.

The UK Parliament will decide whether the UK PM May's Brexit Plan is valid or not. In the case the Parliament don't approve it, chances of a hard Brexit will increase exponentially.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 1.29584, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.28898. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.31142, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.32014.

GBP USD previous day range was 155.8 and current day range is 31.2.
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Weekly Forecast of Crude Oil (USOil.x)

Oil ignores the bearish API inventory report released day before yesterday and hit five-month highs a few minutes before press time.

OPEC's output hit a four-year low in March. The Energy Information Administration is expected to show the US oil inventories dropped last week.

US crude oil inventories unexpectedly rose by 3 million barrels last week, the American Petroleum Institute said on Tuesday. Oil prices, however, have shrugged off the bearish inventory report, and continue to cheer the OPEC-led supply cuts.

According to the analysis, USOil.x pair is expected to find support at 61.91, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 61.21. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 63.02, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 63.43.

USOil.x previous day range was 11100 and current day range is 4300.

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) data due later today is expected to show the US crude inventories dropped 100,000 barrels last week. A bigger drawdown could end up pushing WTI higher to $63.59 (resistance of the June 2018 low as per the weekly chart).
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Technical Overview of EUR/USD, NZD/USD and GBP/USD Currency Pairs

EUR USD

The EUR traded higher against the USD and closed at 1.122.
Nonfarm Payrolls present the number of new jobs created during the given month, in all non-agricultural sectors of the U.S.
The indicator growth can have a positive effect on dollar quotes.

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 1.12015, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.11832. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.12427, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.12656.

Previous Day range was 41.2 and Current Day Range is 11.6.

NZD USD

The NZD traded higher against the USD and closed at 0.6752.

The Average Hourly Earnings released by the US Department of Labor is a significant indicator of labor cost inflation and of the tightness of labor markets. The Federal Reserve Board pays close attention to when setting interest rates. A high reading is also positive for the USD, while a low reading is negative.

The pair is expected to find support at 0.67336, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.67150. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.67850, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.68178.

NZD USD previous Day range was 51.4 and Current Day Range is 15.1.

GBP USD

The GBP traded higher against USD and closed at 1.3071.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 1.30236, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.29759. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.31539, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.32365.

GBP USD previous day range was 130.3 and current day range is 23.5.
 
Technical Overview of GBP/USD, NZD/USD and AUD/CAD Currency Pairs

GBP USD
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The GBP traded higher against the USD and closed at 1.3048.

The European Council is set to meet in Brussels to discuss Brexit one day ahead of the deadline, trying to come to an agreement on an extension or the UK withdrawal from the EU. This meeting involves the Heads of State and Government of European Union member states.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) Ex Food & Energy released by the US Department of Labor Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. Those volatile products such as food and energy are excluded in order to capture an accurate calculation. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 1.30122, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.29763. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.31008, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.31535.

Previous Day range was 88.6 and Current Day Range is 19.2.

NZD USD
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The NZD traded higher against the USD and closed at 0.674.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) Ex Food & Energy released by the US Department of Labor Statistics is a measure of price movements by the comparison between the retail prices of a representative shopping basket of goods and services. Those volatile products such as food and energy are excluded in order to capture an accurate calculation. Generally speaking, a high reading is seen as positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or Bearish).

The pair is expected to find support at 0.67315, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.67232. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.67531, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.67664.

NZD USD previous Day range was 21.6 and Current Day Range is 14.6.

AUD USD
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The AUD traded higher against USD and closed at 0.7121.
FOMC stands for The Federal Open Market Committee that organizes 8 meetings in a year and reviews economic and financial conditions, determines the appropriate stance of monetary policy and assesses the risks to its long-run goals of price stability and sustainable economic growth. FOMC Minutes are released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve and are a clear guide to the future US interest rate policy.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 0.71092, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.70973. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.71425, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.71639.

AUD USD previous day range was 33.3 and current day range is 33.1.
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Technical Overview of EUR/USD, GBP/USD and AUD/USD Currency Pairs

EUR USD

The EUR traded higher against the USD and closed at 1.1298.

The Economic Sentiment published by the Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung measures the institutional investor sentiment, reflecting the difference between the share of investors that are optimistic and the share of analysts that are pessimistic. Generally speaking, an optimistic view is considered as positive (or bullish) for the EUR, whereas a pessimistic view is considered as negative (or bearish).

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 1.12584, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.12189. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.13304, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.13629.

Previous Day range was 72 and Current Day Range is 15.

GBP USD

The GBP traded higher against the USD and closed at 1.3071.

The Average Earing Excluding Bonus released by the National Statistics is a key short-term indicator of how levels of pay are changing within the UK economy. It can be seen as a measure of growth in "basic pay". Generally speaking, the positive earnings growth anticipates positive (or bullish) for the GBP, whereas a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).

The ILO Unemployment Rate released by the National Statistics is the number of unemployed workers divided by the total civilian labor force. It is a leading indicator for the UK Economy. If the rate is up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the U.K. labor market. As a result, a rise leads to weaken the U.K. economy. Generally, a decrease of the figure is positive (or bullish) for the GBP, while an increase is negative.

The pair is expected to find support at 1.30368, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.30023. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.31180, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.31647.

GBP USD previous Day range was 81.2 and Current Day Range is 32.2.

AUD USD

The AUD traded higher against USD and closed at 0.7171.

The minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia meetings are published two weeks after the interest rate decision. The minutes give a full account of the policy discussion, including differences of view. They also record the votes of the individual members of the Committee. Generally speaking, if the RBA is hawkish about the inflationary outlook for the economy, then the markets see a higher possibility of a rate increase, and that is positive for the AUD.

According to the analysis, pair is expected to find support at 0.71273, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 0.70835. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 0.72035, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 0.72359.

AUD USD previous day range was 76.2 and current day range is 15.9.
 
Technical Overview of EUR/JPY and EUR/NZD Currency Pair

EUR JPY

The EUR traded lower against the JPY and closed at 122.724.

1 - Formed a Motherbar Inside bar @ D1.
2 – Broke the Quarterly Pivot to the down side.
3 - Making a series of LH and LL.
4 - Main Trend Down.

Break above 127 Extension may form a Bullish Momentum.
Break below 127 Extension may form a Bearish Momentum.

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 122.518, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 122.311. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 122.944, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 123.163.

EUR JPY Previous Day range was 4260 and Current Day Range is 5250.

EUR NZD

The EUR traded higher against the NZD and closed at 1.7093.

1 - Formed a Motherbar Inside bar @ D1.
2 - Stalls at the Yearly Pivot.
3 - Making a series of HH and HL.

Break above 127 Extension may form a Bullish Momentum
Break below 127 Extension may form a Bearish Momentum

According to the Analysis, The pair is expected to find support at 1.70420, and a fall through could take it to the next support level of 1.69906. The pair is expected to find its first resistance at 1.71337, and a rise through could take it to the next resistance level of 1.71740.

EUR NZD Previous Day range was 91.7 and Current Day Range is 33.6.

Fundamental Events over Night
1 - The dollar held near a two-week high against its peers on Friday, supported by strong U.S. economic data and a bounce in Treasury yields.
2 - Pound falls below $1.28 as pressure builds on May to go.
3 - The Australian Dollar depreciated against the US Dollar, following the Australian Employment data set release on Thursday.
 
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