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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

17.04.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar was again under pressure - the dollar index basket (USDX) finished the trading day at the mark of 98.47. During the day the pair EUR/USD enjoyed the demand amid the moderately positive comments by the ECB President Mario Draghi about the European economy current state and amid the energy cost increase. By the end of the day the pair euro/dollar had increased.

Both the UK and the US 10-year negative bond yields reduction with the oil quotations growth amid the US stocks reduction contributed to the bullish sentiment within the pair GBP/USD which by the end of the day had increased.

The pair USD/JPY has finished the trades in the negative territory for the fourth consecutive trading day. The basic commodity assets quotations growth was supported only the US dollar and against this background, the pair dollar/yen had decreased by the end of the day.

The United States published the March building permits number – the data came out worse then forecasted medians – 926 000. We expected the data output better than the consensus-forecast 1,24 millions. The USA jobless claims number increased by 12 thousand. up to 294 thousand last week.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

According to the ECB meeting results the monetary regulator shows positive changes in the lending sector, but it still expects that inflation in the coming months to remain in the negative area.

We expect the demand for the euro amid the oil prices increase. However, the resistance level of 1.0790 can be a strong barrier for bulls.

The whole week the euro was actively strengthening against the US dollar and came close to the strong resistance level of 1.0790. Trading volumes are in the increased zone.

The price is finding the first support at 1.0670, the next one is at 1.0550. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.0790, the next one is at 1.0925.

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

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

Trading recommendations

The potential growth targets are the resistance levels: 1.0925, 1.1050.

Pound (GBP)

General overview

The UK will not please traders with the interesting macroeconomic releases. The oil quotations strong growth after the US stocks reduction cheered bulls to long. It is also worth noting the fact that there was the UK bond yields increase relative to their US and Germany counterparts which is also a positive factor for the British pound.

The formed price increase was at the higher volumes and reached the resistance level of 1.4920, that was broken through.

The price is finding the first support at 1.4920, the next one is 1.4800. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5015, the next one is at 1.5100.

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 under the Cloud.

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

Trading recommendations

The price is likely to go to the support level of 1.4800. After breaking 1.4800 the sellers may go to 1.4650.

Yen (JPY)

General overview

The United States did not please traders with the building permits number very positive release which did not encouraged bulls to long. Yesterday we saw a global growth in the equity markets which indicates a strong demand for the risky assets. In this regard, the yen will once again be a funding currency for the carry trade deals and we can expect the Japanese yen decline. Now the pair is in the flat trading.

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

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

Franc (CHF)

General overview

The US weak economic data triggered the US dollar weakening against the most of its competitors, including the Swiss franc.

The US Treasury Secretary Lew said that the US economy achieved sustainable growth. According to the Fed economic review "Beige Book" the activity growth was noted in the most regions.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9540, the next one is at 0.9370. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9750, the next one is at 0.9950.

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 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 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.

 

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

20.04.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar was again under pressure - the dollar index basket (USDX) finished the trading day at the mark of97.85. During the day the pair EUR/USD was in demand amid the oil prices increase and the US constriction sector negative macroeconomic statistics. By the end of the day the pair euro/dollar had increased.

The UK 10-year bond yields showed growth relative to their US and Germany counterparts which cheered bulls to long. The British pound had increased during the trades but it slightly corrected by the end of the day.

The pair USD/JPY has finished the fifth consecutive trading day in the negative area. The world leading stock markets showed a moderate decrease which together with the oil prices increase encouraged bears to short. Against this background, the pair dollar/yen had decreased by the end of the day.

The US inflation statistics is expected at the level of the forecasted medians. The wage growth with the energy cost increase indicates to the inflation expectations strengthening. The CPI fell by 0.1% last month compared to the last year March figures. The underlying index inflation rate growth was 1.8%.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The traders are not ready to break through the psychological level of 100.00 within the dollar index basket which does not allow the US dollar to strengthen its positions against the euro.

The German 10-year bond yields set a fresh historic low and fell below the mark of 0.10%. This factor has led to the Germany/USA and the Germany/UK negative bond yields significant increase.

The euro has broken through the strong resistance level of 1.0670 upwards. This level breakthrough was on the increased volumes - buyers are gaining their strength. The resistance level of 1.0790 was tested.

The price is finding the first support at 1.0670, the next one is 1.0550. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.0790, the next one is at 1.0925.

There is a non-confirmed and a weak buy 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 “Golden Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

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

Trading recommendations

We may expect the fall towards 1.0670 further on we expect a growth to 1.0790, 1.0925.

Pound (GBP)

General overview

The UK national statistics office published the February labor market release. The UK economy is showing signs of stable growth which allows us to count on the unemployment reduction. The unemployment rate is 5.6% that is 2008 minimum. The US moderately positive inflation data has frozen the bulls’ enthusiasm.

Buyers have tested the resistance level of 1.5015 and there was a rebound downwards.

The price is finding the first support at 1.4920, the next one is 1.4800. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5015, the next one is at 1.5100.

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 under the Cloud.

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

Trading recommendations

If the price fixates below the support 1.4920, it may continue the downward trend in the short term. The potential targets are 1.4800 and 1.4650. The buyers need to break above 1.5015 for a steady growth.

Yen (JPY)

General overview

We may expect the downward trend moderate development. Firstly, the oil prices increase is a negative factor for the US dollar. Secondly, there was a weak demand for the risky assets that can cheer bears to short. In this regard, we expect the level of 118.30 testing and after that we expect the market stabilization and the technical rebound.

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 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 pair can grow to the resistance level of 119.20. After breaking 119.20 the buyers may go to 120.40 and 121.60.

Franc (CHF)

General overview

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, the dollar failed to strengthen on Thursday despite the business activity index increase to 7.5 pp in April from the earlier 5.0 pp.

A separate report showed that last week the number of jobless claims in the United States reached the 6-week high at the level of 294K.

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 horizontal 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 decreasing.

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.

 

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

20.04.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar was again under pressure - the dollar index basket (USDX) finished the trading day at the mark of97.85. During the day the pair EUR/USD was in demand amid the oil prices increase and the US constriction sector negative macroeconomic statistics. By the end of the day the pair euro/dollar had increased.

The UK 10-year bond yields showed growth relative to their US and Germany counterparts which cheered bulls to long. The British pound had increased during the trades but it slightly corrected by the end of the day.

The pair USD/JPY has finished the fifth consecutive trading day in the negative area. The world leading stock markets showed a moderate decrease which together with the oil prices increase encouraged bears to short. Against this background, the pair dollar/yen had decreased by the end of the day.

The US inflation statistics is expected at the level of the forecasted medians. The wage growth with the energy cost increase indicates to the inflation expectations strengthening. The CPI fell by 0.1% last month compared to the last year March figures. The underlying index inflation rate growth was 1.8%.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The traders are not ready to break through the psychological level of 100.00 within the dollar index basket which does not allow the US dollar to strengthen its positions against the euro.

The German 10-year bond yields set a fresh historic low and fell below the mark of 0.10%. This factor has led to the Germany/USA and the Germany/UK negative bond yields significant increase.

The euro has broken through the strong resistance level of 1.0670 upwards. This level breakthrough was on the increased volumes - buyers are gaining their strength. The resistance level of 1.0790 was tested.

The price is finding the first support at 1.0670, the next one is 1.0550. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.0790, the next one is at 1.0925.

There is a non-confirmed and a weak buy 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 “Golden Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

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

Trading recommendations

We may expect the fall towards 1.0670 further on we expect a growth to 1.0790, 1.0925.

Pound (GBP)

General overview

The UK national statistics office published the February labor market release. The UK economy is showing signs of stable growth which allows us to count on the unemployment reduction. The unemployment rate is 5.6% that is 2008 minimum. The US moderately positive inflation data has frozen the bulls’ enthusiasm.

Buyers have tested the resistance level of 1.5015 and there was a rebound downwards.

The price is finding the first support at 1.4920, the next one is 1.4800. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5015, the next one is at 1.5100.

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 under the Cloud.

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

Trading recommendations

If the price fixates below the support 1.4920, it may continue the downward trend in the short term. The potential targets are 1.4800 and 1.4650. The buyers need to break above 1.5015 for a steady growth.

Yen (JPY)

General overview

We may expect the downward trend moderate development. Firstly, the oil prices increase is a negative factor for the US dollar. Secondly, there was a weak demand for the risky assets that can cheer bears to short. In this regard, we expect the level of 118.30 testing and after that we expect the market stabilization and the technical rebound.

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 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 pair can grow to the resistance level of 119.20. After breaking 119.20 the buyers may go to 120.40 and 121.60.

Franc (CHF)

General overview

According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, the dollar failed to strengthen on Thursday despite the business activity index increase to 7.5 pp in April from the earlier 5.0 pp.

A separate report showed that last week the number of jobless claims in the United States reached the 6-week high at the level of 294K.

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 horizontal 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 decreasing.

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.

 

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

23.04.2015

Fundamental analysis

There was a multidirectional trend in the Forex market yesterday. During the day the pair EUR/USD was traded in the flat near 1.0660 -1.0785. The ZEW institute release showed mixed news: the business environment sentiment index decreased by 1.5 p while the current economic conditions assessment increased by 14.2 p. There was a technical rebound after the euro/dollar fell to 1.0700.

The pair GBP/USD traded with growth. Yesterday there was published release about the decision, concerning the Bank of England interest rates.

Bullish sentiment on the world leading stock markets supported the demand for the pair USD/JPY during the day which finished the trades with the quotations growth.

The United States did not disappoint investors with the March home sales weak data in the secondary market that were better then forecasted medians. The US private consumption indicators point out that Americans save money more than think about large purchases which with the number of bookmarks foundations and building permits weak data did not allow us to count on the positive data output.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

We have seen the same trend for several weeks: when the price increases too high, bears enter the market and actively sell and as soon as the market falls too low, bulls rush to open long positions.

There was observed the Germany/USA and Germany/UK 10-year bonds yields moderate reduction on the debt market which is a positive factor for the euro.

The trade is towards the key resistance of 1.0790. A consolidation was formed below it.

The price is finding the first support at 1.0670, the next one is 1.0550. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.0790, the next one is at 1.0925.


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 an upward movement and form a “Dead Cross”.

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

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 1.0790 may lead to a price rebound down. The potential rebound targets are the support levels of 1.0670, 1.0550.

Pound (GBP)

General overview

The Bank of England monetary policy last meeting minutes will not be able to provide strong support for the British pound.

The UK inflation expectations remain low despite the energy prices increase. The average earnings reduction is to blame as well as the British pound revaluation against the euro.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5015, the next one is 1.4920. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5100, the next one is at 1.5200.

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

We expect the 1.5015 line break that will open the way for the sellers to 1.4920, further then towards 1.4800.

Yen (JPY)

General overview

The March Japan trade balance release can disappoint traders with the negative data. The manufacturing sector weakness has a negative impact on the Japan economy. It is also necessary to note the Central Bank foreign exchange reserves reduction which indicates the low capital inflows in Japan and signals about the negative trade balance.

We observe demand for the risky assets in the world which in turn is a negative factor for the yen.

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 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 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 120.40 further on we expect a fall to 118.30.

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

 

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

24.04.2015

Fundamental analysis

We again had a multidirectional trend on the foreign exchange market. The pair EUR/USD tested the 8th figure, but then bears were able to compensate some lost losses amid the Germany and the US negative bond yields expansion. Nevertheless the trading day the pair ended with a growth.

The May Germany consumer confidence index continued to improve; according to the GfK survey, sub-indices showed that the consumers’ optimism is approaching to the peak. The GfK consumer confidence index should rise in May to 10.1 points from 10.0 points in April. Economists had expected an increase to 10.2 points.

The pair GBP/USD slightly decreased but then it was in demand despite the Bank of England monetary policy negative report. The monetary regulator lowered the short-term inflation assessment, but traders ignored this negative information and started to long. By the end of the day the pair GBP/USD had grown.

Bullish sentiment on the US stock market with the positive sales release in the US secondary market cheered traders to long within the pair USD/JPY. However the pair finished the trades with the quotations decrease.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The Germany manufacturing sector business activity moderately positive release can provide some support to the euro. On the other hand, the negative trend on the bond market with oil prices possible decrease because of the US inventories growth may support the bearish sentiment.

Having returned below the trend line of 1.0790, the price decline was followed by the strong support level of 1.0670 testing. The pair rebounded upwards and broke through the resistance level of 1.0790.

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 non-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 downward movement. 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

We expect the 1.0925 line break that will open the way for the buyers to 1.1050.

Pound

General overview

Traders ignored the Bank of England monetary policy last meeting negative minutes. The monetary regulator lowered the short-term inflation forecasts amid the taxes decline, the pound revaluation as well as the wages reduction. It was noted that there are high long-term risks for a normal growth. But instead of the British pound decrease, we saw the quotations strong growth which indicates the presence of major buyers.

The level of 1.5015 breakthrough was on the increased volume. The pound growth stopped above this level.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5015, the next one is 1.4920. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5100, the next one is at 1.5200.

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 potential decrease targets are two levels of support: 1.5015, 1.4920.

Yen (JPY)

General overview

There was observed the US and Japan negative bond yields expansion on the bond market which is also a positive factor for the US dollar. The US 10-year Treasury bond yields are approaching the level of 2% which will support some demand for the US dollar.

The resistance level of 119.20 breakthrough was on the reduced volume. The pair decreased after a 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.

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

Trading recommendations

We recommend going long with the first target – 119.20. When the price consolidates above the first target it may go to the level 120.40.

Franc (CHF)

General overview

The Swiss National Bank announced the list of accounts reduction from May 1 to which the negative interest rates accrual is not applicable. Now this rate is minus 0.75%. The news caused the Swiss franc sales. However the pair fell on the yesterday’s trades.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9540, the next one is at 0.9370. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9750, the next one is at 0.9950.

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 neutral territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9750. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9950.

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

 

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24.04.2015

Fundamental analysis

We again had a multidirectional trend on the foreign exchange market. The pair EUR/USD tested the 8th figure, but then bears were able to compensate some lost losses amid the Germany and the US negative bond yields expansion. Nevertheless the trading day the pair ended with a growth.

The May Germany consumer confidence index continued to improve; according to the GfK survey, sub-indices showed that the consumers’ optimism is approaching to the peak. The GfK consumer confidence index should rise in May to 10.1 points from 10.0 points in April. Economists had expected an increase to 10.2 points.

The pair GBP/USD slightly decreased but then it was in demand despite the Bank of England monetary policy negative report. The monetary regulator lowered the short-term inflation assessment, but traders ignored this negative information and started to long. By the end of the day the pair GBP/USD had grown.

Bullish sentiment on the US stock market with the positive sales release in the US secondary market cheered traders to long within the pair USD/JPY. However the pair finished the trades with the quotations decrease.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The Germany manufacturing sector business activity moderately positive release can provide some support to the euro. On the other hand, the negative trend on the bond market with oil prices possible decrease because of the US inventories growth may support the bearish sentiment.

Having returned below the trend line of 1.0790, the price decline was followed by the strong support level of 1.0670 testing. The pair rebounded upwards and broke through the resistance level of 1.0790.

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 non-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 downward movement. 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

We expect the 1.0925 line break that will open the way for the buyers to 1.1050.

Pound

General overview

Traders ignored the Bank of England monetary policy last meeting negative minutes. The monetary regulator lowered the short-term inflation forecasts amid the taxes decline, the pound revaluation as well as the wages reduction. It was noted that there are high long-term risks for a normal growth. But instead of the British pound decrease, we saw the quotations strong growth which indicates the presence of major buyers.

The level of 1.5015 breakthrough was on the increased volume. The pound growth stopped above this level.

The price is finding the first support at 1.5015, the next one is 1.4920. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.5100, the next one is at 1.5200.

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 potential decrease targets are two levels of support: 1.5015, 1.4920.

Yen (JPY)

General overview

There was observed the US and Japan negative bond yields expansion on the bond market which is also a positive factor for the US dollar. The US 10-year Treasury bond yields are approaching the level of 2% which will support some demand for the US dollar.

The resistance level of 119.20 breakthrough was on the reduced volume. The pair decreased after a 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.

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

Trading recommendations

We recommend going long with the first target – 119.20. When the price consolidates above the first target it may go to the level 120.40.

Franc (CHF)

General overview

The Swiss National Bank announced the list of accounts reduction from May 1 to which the negative interest rates accrual is not applicable. Now this rate is minus 0.75%. The news caused the Swiss franc sales. However the pair fell on the yesterday’s trades.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9540, the next one is at 0.9370. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9750, the next one is at 0.9950.

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 neutral territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9750. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9950.

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

 

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

27.04.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar was under pressure - the dollar index basket (USDX) finished the trading day at the mark of 97.43. The pair EUR/USD has demonstrated a growth despite the mixed news background. The Germany manufacturing sector business activity showed a decline to the level of 51.9 p while the US primary market housing sales decreased by 11.4%. As a result, the trading day the pair euro/dollar ended with the quotations growth.

The pair GBP/USD also finished the day in the positive area despite the UK retail sales weak release. In March the index fell by 0.5% because of the wages decrease which is a negative factor for the economy, but traders ignored it and continued to build up long positions on the pair rebounds. By the end of the day the pair GBP/USD had increased.

After the quotations growth to 120.10 the pair USD/JPY remained under pressure and ended the trading day in the "red zone". The UK primary March market housing sales weak report with the achievement of the psychological level of 120.00 contributed to the downward trend development. By the end of the day, the pair dollar/yen had decreased.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The traders’ attention will be focused on the IFO institute publication. Taking into consideration the fact that the US and Germany negative bond yields are above 178 b. p – it will be difficult for bulls to break through the mark of 1.0925. We received the durable goods orders that are within the forecasted medians.

Traders are waiting for the US Fed decision on April 29, concerning the monetary policy.

Buyers have been able to break through above 1.0790 for the second time. The breakthrough was amid the increased volume.

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 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 buyers need to break above 1.0925 for a steady growth. The way to the mark 1.1050 will be opened after this breakthrough.

Pound (GBP)

General overview

The British pound ignores the negative fundamental background that comes from the UK. Despite the Bank of England optimistic forecasts about the personal consumption growth amid the wages decrease - the retail sales official release for March indicates that consumers will retain their spending. Given the fact that the "black gold" market observed the upward trend continuation- during the day we expect a demand for the British pound.

After the strong resistance level of 1.5015 breakthrough buyers continue to be active. The breakthrough was with the following price consolidation above 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.

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

We suppose the pair will go to 1.5200 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go upwards to 1.5300.

Yen (JPY)

General overview

We noted the corrective movement continuation in the Tokyo stock market. Investors continue to take profits on the long positions that cause demand for the Japanese yen. The US durable goods orders positive data did not provide any support to the US dollar. Bulls are inclined to update the historic high within the index S & P500 on the US stock market which will contribute to the carry trade transactions development through the Japanese yen.

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 weak 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 an upward 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

After the support level of 118.30 breakthrough down the way to the support 117.50 will be opened.

Franc (CHF)

General overview

As it became known, the US new home sales totaled 0.481m in March against forecasted 0.513m. The manufacturing sector activity index by Markit reached 54.2 in April against forecasted 55.5.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9540, the next one is at 0.9370. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9750, the next one is at 0.9950.

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 neutral territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9750. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9950.

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

 

[Fort Financial Services]

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

28.04.2015

Fundamental analysis

The pair EUR/USD was in demand amid the energy prices growth. As the oil prices are denominated in the US dollar - their growth leads to the dollar decrease. As a result, the trading day ended with the quotations growth for the pair.

The bullish sentiment dominated and in the pair GBP/USD. Traders continued to build up long positions, even though the US durable goods orders positive release which indicates the strong buyers’ presence in the market. By the end of the day the pair GBP/USD had increased.

The pair USD/JPY was trading different directed. The correction continuation in the Japanese stock market with the oil prices growth cheered bears to short. By the end of the day the pair dollar/yen had decreased after a slight growth.

It should also be noted that the US 10-year bond yields failed to consolidate above the level of 2% last week which deprived bulls the strong trump card within the dollar. But we should not forget that this week the main event is the US RFU meeting on Wednesday 29 April and in this regard, traders will not rush with the positions opening.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

According to the Societe Generale experts’ research, the Germany unemployed number in April, presumably, fell by 12,000 after a decrease by 14,000 in March. It is expected that the unemployment rate will remain stable at the new historical low of 6.4%.

Having broken through the resistance level of 1.0790, buyers continued the upward trend amid the increased volumes. Having faced the resistance at the mark of 1.0925, the price stopped for its consolidation.

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 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 price is likely to go to the support level of 1.0790.

Pound (GBP)

General overview

The British Industry Confederation published the April industrial orders release. It showed a growth +1 from 0.

The British pound strengthened by 4% for the last two trading weeks and in this regard, some traders can take profits on the long positions which will be a deterrent for the pair’s further growth.

The level of 1.5200 breakthrough occurred towards the upward channel. Earlier this support played the role of a reference resistance.

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 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

We believe the growth will be continued now. The first target is the level 1.5300. After breaking 1.5300 the buyers may go to 1.5390.

Yen (JPY)

General overview

In the absence of Japan and the US important macroeconomic social statistics investors may focus their attention on the Japanese and the US stock market dynamics. S&P500 and Nasdaq set the fresh historical highs that amid the US economic slowdown can make some traders to fix the "longs".

The corrective rebound was stopped and the pair fell again. The level of 119.20 short-term breakthrough was followed by a rebound downwards.

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 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. 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 do not exclude the falls to 118.30. After the support level of 118.30 breakthrough down the way to the support 117.50 will be opened.

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

 

[Fort Financial Services]

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

28.04.2015

Fundamental analysis

The pair EUR/USD was in demand amid the energy prices growth. As the oil prices are denominated in the US dollar - their growth leads to the dollar decrease. As a result, the trading day ended with the quotations growth for the pair.

The bullish sentiment dominated and in the pair GBP/USD. Traders continued to build up long positions, even though the US durable goods orders positive release which indicates the strong buyers’ presence in the market. By the end of the day the pair GBP/USD had increased.

The pair USD/JPY was trading different directed. The correction continuation in the Japanese stock market with the oil prices growth cheered bears to short. By the end of the day the pair dollar/yen had decreased after a slight growth.

It should also be noted that the US 10-year bond yields failed to consolidate above the level of 2% last week which deprived bulls the strong trump card within the dollar. But we should not forget that this week the main event is the US RFU meeting on Wednesday 29 April and in this regard, traders will not rush with the positions opening.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

According to the Societe Generale experts’ research, the Germany unemployed number in April, presumably, fell by 12,000 after a decrease by 14,000 in March. It is expected that the unemployment rate will remain stable at the new historical low of 6.4%.

Having broken through the resistance level of 1.0790, buyers continued the upward trend amid the increased volumes. Having faced the resistance at the mark of 1.0925, the price stopped for its consolidation.

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 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 price is likely to go to the support level of 1.0790.

Pound (GBP)

General overview

The British Industry Confederation published the April industrial orders release. It showed a growth +1 from 0.

The British pound strengthened by 4% for the last two trading weeks and in this regard, some traders can take profits on the long positions which will be a deterrent for the pair’s further growth.

The level of 1.5200 breakthrough occurred towards the upward channel. Earlier this support played the role of a reference resistance.

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 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

We believe the growth will be continued now. The first target is the level 1.5300. After breaking 1.5300 the buyers may go to 1.5390.

Yen (JPY)

General overview

In the absence of Japan and the US important macroeconomic social statistics investors may focus their attention on the Japanese and the US stock market dynamics. S&P500 and Nasdaq set the fresh historical highs that amid the US economic slowdown can make some traders to fix the "longs".

The corrective rebound was stopped and the pair fell again. The level of 119.20 short-term breakthrough was followed by a rebound downwards.

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 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. 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 do not exclude the falls to 118.30. After the support level of 118.30 breakthrough down the way to the support 117.50 will be opened.

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

 

[Fort Financial Services]

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

29.04.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar was under pressure - the dollar index basket (USDX) finished the trading day at the mark of 96.86. There was not any important macroeconomic statistics the first part of the week. Traders won back the bond market dynamics where the US Treasury 10-year bond yields were moderately declining in relation to its main competitors during the day.

The pair EUR/USD is still inactive but it was able to break through 1.0925. The market's attention is directed to the UK GDP data and to the situation in Greece. The pair remains in the red zone amid the dollar recovery after the US weak PMI services a weak decrease.

Also the situation in Greece has put pressure on the pair. Athens needs to find about € 1 billion for the wages and pensions payment this week and it needs to find € 200 million for the IMF payment by the end of the week.

The Japanese yen is growing which can cause the pair USD/JPY decline to 119.00 despite the Japan retail sales weak preliminary data. The US stocks reduction helped to preserve the yen stability. The dollar was declining along the entire market as the weak data allowed investors to push back once again the expected first Fed interest rate growth timing.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

We noted the bullish sentiment dominance. Firstly, the US CB consumer confidence report did not please traders with the positive data. The Michigan University surveys indicate that Americans are ready to increase private consumption. In this regard, the dollar did not get any support.

The bond market dynamics also plays against bulls. The German 10-year bond yields are declining relative to their US, UK and Australia counterparts.

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 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 1.1050.

Pound (GBP)

General overview

The UK national statistics office published the first quarter GDP preliminary data. The British pound growth with weak demand in the Old World has hit the UK trade balance. It should be noted that not only the manufacturing sector is showing slowdown.

The March retail sales release also indicates that the wages decline makes Britons to save more than spend.

The British pound has already been demonstrating the confident growth against the US dollar for the third week. The active price growth was followed by the resistance level permanent breakthroughs.

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 growing.

Trading recommendations

The potential decrease targets are two levels of support: 1.5300, 1.5200.

Yen (JPY)

General overview

We noted the moderately downward trend. It was difficult to expect from the Japan retail sales the positive data output amid the level of wages decline this year. The United States did not please traders with the consumer confidence positive release by the Conference Board.

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 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 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]

"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]

"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]

"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]

"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]

"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]

"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]

"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]

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

11.05.2015

Fundamental analysis

The US dollar was able to compensate some of the lost positions - the dollar index basket (USDX) finished the trading day at the mark of 94.71. The pair EUR/USD set up the maximum near the mark of 1.1391 in the morning after which there was the long positions profit-taking wave amid the US jobless claims positive report. As a result, the trading day ended with the quotations decrease.

On the contrary, the pair GBP/USD set up the minimum at the level of 1.5162 in the morning after which there was quotations increase amid the pair EUR/GBP cross-rate decrease because of the long positions profit-taking. By the end of the day the pair GBP/USD had increased.

During the day the pair USD/JPY was in demand amid the US stock market positive trend. Nevertheless by the end of the day quotations had decreased.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The ADP and ISM leading indicators employment, published last week, have not identified the trend, taking into consideration the manufacturing sector employment decrease as well as the ADP data output at the level of 169 thousand.

However, it is not necessary that the traders will actively sell the US dollar. Firstly, the labor force growth by 200 thousand per month is a positive factor for the US economy. Secondly, the debt and the commodity markets dynamics indicate the bullish sentiment predominance within 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 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 approach to the level of 1.1260 may lead to a price rebound down. The potential rebound targets are the support levels of 1.1150, 1.1050.

Pound (GBP)

General overview

We should pay attention to the UK March trade balance. Two key factors point out to the weak output: the pound revaluation against the euro as well as demand decline in the euro area (the euro zone is the main UK trading partner). If we pay attention to the seasonal dynamics- the March month was negative for exporters.

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 consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The buyers need to fixate above 1.5460 for a steady growth. The way to the marks 1.5550 and 1.5670 in this case.

Yen (JPY)

General overview

We expect the side trend development within the range of 119.20- 120.40. On the one hand, the non-farm payrolls moderately positive data will have some pressure on the yen and we may expect the prices decrease. On the other hand, the oil market correction with the US and Japan bond yields increase will support demand for the US dollar and will not let it decline heavily.

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. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

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

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 pair dollar/franc will consolidate in the higher range after on Thursday it reached the three month low of 0.9060.

The US non-farm employment data can influence on its dynamics. The pair is supported by the improved market sentiment towards the US dollar, the Switzerland negative interest rates and the intervention threat by the Swiss National Bank with the Swiss franc sales and within the growing pair euro/franc.

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 shows an upward 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 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]

"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]

"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.