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WTI Crude Oil: wave analysis

The price is in a correction, a fall is possible.

On the daily chart, a downward correction of the higher level developed as the wave B, and the upward wave C forms, within which the first wave 1 of (1) of C develops. Now, the third wave of the lower level iii of 1 has formed, and a local correction is developing as the wave iv of 1, within which the wave (a) of iv has formed, and the wave (b) of iv is developing. If the assumption is correct, after the end of the correction, the price will fall to the levels of 54.69–50.66. In this scenario, critical stop loss level is 63.68.

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USD/CAD: "bullish" trend development

Current trend

USD is showing moderate growth against CAD, developing a "bullish" signal, formed the day before, when the instrument retreated from its local lows.

Moderate support for USD is provided by the continuing growth in the yield of US Treasury bonds, coupled with the general positive sentiment of investors regarding the prospects for the recovery of the American economy. Only statistics on inflation distorts the overall picture.

In turn, CAD is still supported by a strong report on the Canadian labor market for March published last Friday and reflecting a sharp decline in the unemployment rate in the country from 8.2% to 7.5%, which turned out to be significantly better than market expectations of 8%. The employment change in Canada in March also rose sharply by 303.1K, outstripping the growth rate of the previous month at the level of 259.2K. Market forecasts assumed an increase of only 100K.

Support and resistance

In the D1 chart, Bollinger Bands are reversing horizontally. The price range does not change, outlining the approximate boundaries of the short-term flat. MACD indicator is growing, maintaining a weak buy signal (the histogram is above the signal line). Stochastic, after a short decline at the end of last week, is trying to reverse upwards, reflecting the growing buying activity in the ultra- short term.

The development of uptrend is possible in the near future.

Resistance levels: 1.2600, 1.2650, 1.2700.
Support levels: 1.2554, 1.2500, 1.2439, 1.2400.

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NZD/USD: updating local highs

Current trend

NZD is showing active gains against USD in today’s Asian trading, building on the weak "bullish" momentum it had formed the day before. The pair adds about 0.50% and is about to test the level of 0.7100 for a breakout.

In addition to the weak positions of USD, the decision of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) on the interest rate provides moderate support to NZD. As expected, the regulator did not change the parameters of monetary policy, maintaining the key interest rate at 0.25%. In the follow-up statement, the RBNZ Monetary Policy Committee noted the continued uncertainty in the global economy amid still strong epidemiological risks and existing restrictions on tourism and supply. At the same time, the regulator is very optimistic and its current forecasts for the development of economic activity in the country are not inferior to the February estimates.

Support and resistance

On the D1 chart Bollinger Bands are reversing into the ascending plane. The price range is expanding but it fails to conform to the surge of "bullish" activity at the moment. MACD indicator is growing preserving a stable buy signal (located above the signal line). Stochastic is showing similar dynamics; however, the indicator line is rapidly approaching its highs, indicating the risks of overbought NZD in the ultra-short term.

Existing long positions should be kept until technical indicators are clarified.

Resistance levels: 0.7100, 0.7150, 0.7200, 0.7250.
Support levels: 0.7050, 0.7000, 0.6954, 0.6913.

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EUR/USD: vaccination in the EU is again in jeopardy

Current trend

EUR is strengthening against USD, trading at 1.1974, but the positive dynamics is mainly facilitated by weak USD.

Vaccination problems continue in the EU. Following the AstraZeneca Plc., whose supply of the drug was disrupted, and some countries in the eurozone completely limited its use, it became known that the use of the Janssen vaccine from Johnson & Johnson Co. was also temporarily suspended because of the recently identified danger of thrombosis development. The European Medicines Agency is currently conducting analysis of the submitted samples, but there is no official conclusion yet, so a large batch of Janssen was sent to warehouses.

USD continues to decline. The Chair of the US Fed, Jerome Powell, said yesterday that the regulator is considering the possibility of reducing the volume of purchases of government bonds, which is now USD 120B per month, and this will not be related to the course of monetary policy. In other words, the department will reduce purchases of bonds, but at the same time the key interest rate will remain unchanged. Investors were disappointed with this announcement, as the previous rise in USD was associated with hopes for a rate hike.

Support and resistance

On the global chart of the asset, the price continues trading within a wide descending channel. Technical indicators reversed and issued a buy signal. The fast Alligator indicator EMAs crossed the signal line from below, and the histogram of the AO oscillator moved to the purchase area.

Resistance levels: 1.2035, 1.2325.
Support levels: 1.1899, 1.1710.

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NZD/USD: NZD loses "bullish" momentum

Current trend

NZD is showing ambiguous dynamics during today's Asian session, consolidating near its local highs since March 22. The instrument is under pressure from technical factors, as in the last three trading sessions NZD has shown strong growth.

Some support for the pair on Friday was provided by upbeat macroeconomic data from New Zealand and China. Business NZ PMI in March soared from 53.4 to 63.6 points, which turned out to be much better than the negative forecasts of a decline to 51.3 points. China supported the positive sentiment in the market, showing GDP growth in Q1 2021 by an impressive 18.3% YoY after increasing by 6.5% YoY in the previous quarter. However, forecasts assumed an increase of 18.9% YoY. On a quarterly basis, the Chinese economy continues to slow down: in Q1 2021, GDP grew by only 0.6% QoQ, with the forecast of an increase of 1.5% QoQ.

Support and resistance

Bollinger Bands in D1 chart show stable growth. The price range is expanding but it fails to conform to the development of "bullish" sentiments at the moment. MACD indicator is growing keeping a strong buy signal (located above the signal line). Stochastic has reached its highs and currently indicates the risks of a corrective decline in the ultra-short term.

Resistance levels: 0.7200, 0.7250, 0.7305.
Support levels: 0.7150, 0.7100, 0.7050, 0.7000.

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USD/JPY: USD demonstrates downtrend

Current trend

USD is declining against JPY this morning session, developing a fairly strong "bearish" trend in the short term and renewing local lows since March 24. USD expects the emergence of new drivers in the market, but for now it remains under the pressure of the declining yields of Treasury bonds.

In turn, JPY is getting some support after the release of macroeconomic statistics from Japan on Monday. Japanese Exports went up by 16.1% YoY in March after the decline by 4.5% YoY in the previous month. Analysts had expected growth by 11.6% YoY only. Imports for the same period rose by 5.7% YoY, which turned out to be better than projected by 1.0%, but noticeably weaker than the dynamics of the previous month at the level of 11.8% YoY. Merchandise Trade Balance Total in March increased from JPY 215.9B to JPY 663.7B. Analysts predicted trade balance at JPY 490B.

Support and resistance

Bollinger Bands in D1 chart demonstrate active decrease. The price range narrows slightly from above, but still remains spacious enough for the current level of market activity. MACD is going down preserving a stable sell signal (located below the signal line). The indicator is about to test the zero level for a breakdown. Stochastic, having reached the zero level, reversed into a horizontal plane, signaling the risks of oversold USD in the ultra-short term.

Resistance levels: 109.00, 109.37, 109.84, 110.23.
Support levels: 108.54, 108.15, 107.78, 107.42.

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PayPal Holdings Inc.: wave analysis

The price may grow.

On the daily chart, the third wave of the higher level (3) develops, within which the wave 3 of (3) formed. Now, a downward correction has developed as the wave 4 of (3), and the development of the wave 5 of (3) has started, within which the wave iii of 5 of the lower level is forming. If the assumption is correct, the price will grow to the levels of 330.00–357.90. In this scenario, critical stop loss level is 226.40.

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Brent Crude Oil: the instrument develops "bearish" momentum

Current trend

Brent crude oil prices are showing a slight decline, developing the "bearish" momentum formed the day before and preparing to test 66.00 for a breakdown. The instrument's positions are under pressure from the alarming situation with the incidence of coronavirus in Asia, while interruptions in the supply of Libyan oil somewhat counterbalance the situation.

The report of the American Petroleum Institute (API) on oil reserves released yesterday did not have a noticeable effect on the dynamics of the instrument. For the week ending April 16, published data showed a slight increase by 0.436M barrels after a decline of 3.608M barrels in the previous period.

Today, investors are waiting for the statistics on crude oil stocks from the US EIA. Forecasts assume a further 2.86M barrels decline after a 5.889M barrels decline in the previous period.

Support and resistance

Bollinger Bands in D1 chart show weak growth. The price range is slightly expanded from above, remaining spacious enough for the current activity level in the market. MACD reversed downwards having formed a weak sell signal (located below the signal line). Stochastic is showing similar dynamics, retreating from its highs, indicating the overbought instrument in the ultra-short term.

Current indicators do not contradict the further development of the "bearish" trend in the ultra-short term.

Resistance levels: 67.00, 68.00, 69.00, 70.00.
Support levels: 66.00, 65.00, 64.00, 63.00.

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American Express Co.: wave analysis

The price may grow.

On the daily chart, the fifth wave of the higher level (5) develops, within which the wave 3 of (5) forms. Now, the fifth wave of the lower level v of 3 is developing. If the assumption is correct, the price will grow to the levels of 160.00–170.00. In this scenario, critical stop loss level is 134.73.

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GBP/USD: the instrument shows uncertain growth

Current trend

GBP demonstrates weak growth in trading this morning session, recovering from the active decline the day before, which was caused by the emergence of positive macroeconomic statistics from the US, as well as the continuing long-term profit-taking by investors.

Markets were positively greeted by data on a decrease in the number of initial jobless claims for the week ending April 16 from 586K to 547K, which turned out to be much better than the negative forecast of growth to 617K. The number of continuing jobless claims fell from 3.708M to 3.674M, but the market was counting on a slightly larger decline to 3.667M.

Today, GBP is in anticipation of the publication of statistics on the UK Markit PMIs in the manufacturing and services sector for April.

Support and resistance

Bollinger Bands in D1 chart demonstrate flat dynamics. The price range is almost unchanged, but it remains rather spacious for the current level of activity in the market. MACD reversed downwards having formed a weak sell signal (located below the signal line). Stochastic shows a somewhat more confident decline, signaling the prospects for a downtrend in the nearest future.

Existing short positions should be kept until technical indicators are clarified.

Resistance levels: 1.3900, 1.3960, 1.4000.
Support levels: 1.3822, 1.3800, 1.3750, 1.3700.

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EUR/USD: updating February highs

Current trend

EUR is showing moderate gains against USD during today's Asian session, continuing its Friday rally and renewing local highs since February 26.

A noticeable support for EUR at the end of the last trading week was provided by the optimistic macroeconomic statistics from the eurozone. Markit Manufacturing PMI in April rose from 62.5 to 63.3 points with a forecast of a decline to 62 points. Composite PMI for the same period rose from 53.2 to 53.7 points, which also turned out to be better than expectations at 52.8 points. For the first time in a long time, Services PMI managed to consolidate above the psychological level of 50 points: in April, the indicator rose from 49.6 to 50.3 points, contrary to forecasts of a fall to 49.1 points.

Today, investors are focused on the publication of data from the IFO on the level of business optimism in Germany in April. In addition, during the day, the markets expect speeches by representatives of the European Central Bank Fabio Panetta and Philip Lane.

Support and resistance

Bollinger Bands in D1 chart show stable growth. The price range expands slightly, freeing a path to new local highs for the "bulls". MACD indicator is growing preserving a stable buy signal (located above the signal line). Stochastic, after a short decline, reverses upwards, signaling strongly overbought EUR in the ultra-short term.

Resistance levels: 1.2150, 1.2200, 1.2234, 1.2271.
Support levels: 1.2078, 1.2000, 1.1950, 1.1900.

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Nvidia Corp.: wave analysis

The price may grow.

On the daily chart, the upward third wave of the higher level (3) develops, within which the wave 3 of (3) formed. Now, a local correction has developed as the fourth wave 4 of (3), and the formation of the wave 5 of (3) has started, within which the first wave of the lower level i of 5 is developing. If the assumption is correct, the price will grow to the levels of 700.00–750.00. In this scenario, critical stop loss level is 547.76.

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Mastercard Inc.: wave analysis

The price may grow.

On the daily chart, the fifth wave of the higher level (5) develops, within which the wave 1 of (5) formed, and a local correction developed as the second wave 2 of (5). Now, the third wave 3 of (5) is forming, within which the wave of the lower level iii of 3 is developing. If the assumption is correct, the price will grow to the levels of 450.00–500.00. In this scenario, critical stop loss level is 355.08.

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Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd.: wave analysis

The price may grow.

On the daily chart, the upward fifth wave of the higher level (5) develops, within which a downward correction ended as the fourth wave 4 of (5). Now, the development of the fifth wave of the lower level 5 of (5) has started, within which the wave i of 5 has formed, a local correction has developed as the wave ii of 5, and the formation of the wave iii of 5 has started. If the assumption is correct, the price will grow to the levels of 299.84–318.84. In this scenario, critical stop loss level is 220.97.

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Microsoft Corp.: wave analysis

The price is in a correction and may grow.

On the daily chart, the fifth wave of the higher level (5) of 3 develops, within which the wave 3 of (5) forms. Now, the third wave of the lower level iii of 3 has developed, and a local correction is forming as the fourth wave iv of 3. If the assumption is correct, the price will grow to the levels of 285.00–300.00. In this scenario, critical stop loss level is 231.09.

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Bank of America Corp.: wave analysis

The price may grow.

On the daily chart, the third wave of the higher level (3) forms, within which the wave 3 of (3) developed. Now, a local correction has formed as the fourth wave 4 of (3), and the development of the wave 5 of (3) has started. If the assumption is correct, the price will grow to the levels of 44.50–47.00. In this scenario, critical stop loss level is 37.66.

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EUR/USD: EUR quotes remain under pressure

Current trend

EUR shows a slight increase against USD during today's Asian session, correcting after yesterday's decline, which led to the renewal of local lows of April 22.

USD retains its previous growth momentum, which was formed at the end of last week, receiving additional support after the speech of the US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who did not rule out the possibility of an early rate hike in order to avoid overheating the American economy, which is demonstrating impressive growth rates. Investors are also optimistic about news of the gradual reopening of the US states against the backdrop of an active vaccination campaign and a general stabilization of the epidemiological situation.

Market participants are focused on statistics on business activity in the services and manufacturing sectors of the eurozone from Markit. In addition, a speech by the European Central Bank representative Philip Lane is expected, who may hint on tightening monetary policy in the region.

Support and resistance

In the D1 chart, Bollinger Bands are reversing horizontally. The price range is narrowing, reflecting the emergence of ambiguous dynamics of trading in the short term. MACD is going down preserving a stable sell signal (located below the signal line). Stochastic, having approached its lows, is trying to reverse upwards, indicating the risks of oversold EUR in the ultra-short term.

To open new positions, it is necessary to wait for the trade signals to become clear.

Resistance levels: 1.2037, 1.2087, 1.2148, 1.2200.
Support levels: 1.2000, 1.1945, 1.1900, 1.1850.

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WTI Crude Oil: a sharp drop in crude stocks supported prices

Current trend

The price of North American light oil, WTI Crude Oil, moves within a corrective uptrend, trading at the level of 65.73.

The quotes received significant support after the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the Energy Information Administration (EIA) published their reports on reserves this week. According to API data, inventories in storage facilities decreased by 7.688M barrels, which is significantly higher than the expected decrease by 2.191M. A day later, the EIA reported a drop in inventories of American firms by 7.990M barrels, which is significantly higher than the expected 2.346M. for a week, could not but provoke the growth of the instrument. The upward dynamics may continue until the end of the week.

Support and resistance

On the local chart, the price continues its corrective growth, trading above the key level of $65. Technical indicators are in the state of a buy signal, completing a local correction: the fluctuation range of the Alligator EMA is ready for a new extension, and the AO oscillator histogram is in the buy zone, although it is still forming downwards bars.

Resistance levels: 66.50, 68.70.

Support levels: 65.00, 63.00.
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XAU/USD: wave analysis

The pair may grow.

On the daily chart, the third wave of the higher level (3) formed, a downward correction developed as the fourth wave (4), and the formation of the fifth wave (5) started. Now, the first wave of the lower level 1 of (5) is developing, within which the correctional wave iv of 1 has formed, and the wave v of 1 is developing. If the assumption is correct, the pair will grow to the levels of 1841.90–1877.85. In this scenario, critical stop loss level is 1768.71.

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USD/CAD: the likelihood of a trend change is still low

Current trend

The USD/CAD pair is showing a downtrend, trading at 1.2115.

CAD continues to look strong against the backdrop of the declining USD; however, Friday's labor market data from Canada made analysts question the strength of CAD. The Unemployment Rate in April rose from 7.5% to 8.1%, showing the most significant deterioration since March 2020. The Net Change in Employment decreased by 207.1K, which turned out to be much worse than the expected decline by 175.0K. Participation Rate fell to 64.9% from 65.2%.

The USD/CAD pair did not change the trend only due to the fact that the situation on the US labor market turned out to be even worse. The Unemployment Rate in April rose from 6.0% to 6.1%. In turn, the employment rate fell in almost all sectors. The number of jobs in the manufacturing industry decreased by 18K, with a projected increase of 55K, and the number of Nonfarm Payrolls increased by 266K, with an expected increase of 978K. Thus, the target indicators for employment were again not reached, so raising interest rates by the US Fed is out of the question.

Support and resistance

On the daily chart, the price continues to form a global descending channel. Technical indicators are in a state of sale: the range of EMA fluctuations on the Alligator indicator continues to expand, and the histogram of the AO oscillator is trading in the sales zone.

Resistance levels: 1.2260, 1.2610.
Support levels: 1.2050, 1.1800.

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