Showing posts with label Aussie. Show all posts
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Aussie Print 29 Month Low After Retail Sales Data

Aussie Print 29 Month Low After Retail Sales Data. Aussie scored a new low in 2013, last at 1.0346, following weak retail sales in Australia, with AUDNZD seen at 1.2256, a new 29-month low, with New Zealand markets were closed for a holiday. Australia retail sales data for December showed a decrease of 0.2% based on the base monthly, coming from the previous 0.1% decline and the decline was revised down to -0.2%, making it the data continues to fall in the fourth month in a row. With a focus on Australian jobs data, which likely will be disappointing unemployment data, the chances of rate cuts in March meeting increasing, following the statement of the RBA considered disappointing the market. Aussie is currently stuck in the low 1.0340, down 0.27% while AUDNZD so far until this week.

Support nearest recorded on July 26, 2010 low at 1.2206, followed by the July 2010 low at 1.2096 figure, and the low April 2009. For the rising movement, nearest resistance is low weekly on Monday at 1.2278, followed by a session low of 1.2311 and a number of London on a weekly high yesterday at 1.2424.

Review Wall Street : Corporate Actions Index Restore

U.S. stock market (U.S.) closed higher on Tuesday (05/02), in line with the transfer of investor attention to corporate news. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.7% to 13,979.30, the S & P 500 and Nasdaq each reap gain 1% and 1.2% to a level of 1,511.29 and 3,171.58. The Dow had several times approached but failed to penetrate the psychological 14.000 level. Bank of America into blue chip stocks with the best performance last night. While strengthening technology stocks more affected by the news of Dell's buyout of shares valued at $ 24.4 billion. When eventually completed, the purchase of shares of Dell stock buyout would be the largest in the history of Wall Street. The Hewlett Packard's shares jumped more than 2% after it emerged the assumption that computer manufacturer Dell is ready to target consumers during the transition of ownership later.

Shares of the two layers that look impressive on Tuesday was the cable network operator Virgin Media, which grossed over 17% gain. The company confirmed the approach by Liberty Global shares in the takeover attempt. While McGraw Hill shares dropped about 10% after the Justice Department dropped the lawsuit against its subsidiary, S & P, related to the 2008 financial crisis. Some stocks attract investors thanks to the sentiment of each. BP today confirmed the payment of a fine of billions of dollar due to Gulf of Mexico oil spill case. However, the stock still rose more of1%. UBS posted a loss of $ 2 billion due to the payment of fines eroded by scandals Libor. The Swiss banking giant also limit executive bonuses in the $ 1.1 million or half of the previous bonus.

Shares of Yum! Brands fell 3% in one day after a decrease profit target for the year 2013 which was triggered by a decline in selling power in China. Mastercard shares rose nearly 1% thanks to news of plans buyback program and increased its quarterly dividend to 60 cents per share. Baide shares slumped by 10% as analysts in the market worried about the company's surge in operating costs. While Disney and Zynga shares also rose in after-hours sessions related to the financial performance of each.

Hang Seng Rebound Thanks to the Banking Sector

Hong Kong stocks rose on Wednesday moved from the fall that occurred in the previous session, with positive movement of the U.S. and European markets helped lift the performance of the banking sector to move up. The Hang Seng Index rose as much as 0.6% to 23,276.06 after falling as much as 2.3% in the previous session, while the Hang Seng China rose 0.8% to 11,907.34. Shares of HSBC Holdings PLC and Bank of China Ltd. each rose 1.1%. Among stocks with many diverse business interests, shares of Swire Pacific Ltd rose 1.3%, Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. rose 1.2% and shares of Wharf Holdings Ltd. rose 1.5%. Shanghai stock index rose 0.1% to 2,436.16 in the midst of hectic action of choppy trading, after opening down before.

Liberty Global Ready to Buy Virgin Media

Liberty Global Inc. said that the company is ready to buy stocks pay television and telecommunications UK, Virgin Media Inc. in a cash and stock valued at $ 23.3 billion. The agreement has a value of approximately $ 16 billion. Virgin shareholders will receives approximately $ 17.50 in cash and shares of Liberty Global A and C for each shareholder. The company said that the offer would have a value of $ 47.87 for each share Virgin and a 24% premium to the closing share price of Virgin on February 4. Liberty said the deal would create a company communication becomes the largest, with 25 million customers in 14 countries. Once the deal occurs, approximately 80% of revenues from Liberty will come from the UK, Germany, Belgium, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

Higher Nikkei Streaking With The weaker yen

Japanese stock indexes regained his strength in early Wednesday, with the return to the weak yen and strong during this earnings report from Toyota Motor Corp. are powering the index, with leading automotive manufacturers reinforcement. The Nikkei rose as much as 2.3% to 11,304.77, erasing the previous session's fall as much as 1.9%, while the Topix index gained 2.2%. After starting the day with hectic buying, shares of Toyota moves rallied 4% as investors welcomed the strengthening of experienced stock to rise in quarterly profit by 23% an increase in annual profit forecast.

Reinforcement is also accompanied by Mitsubshi Motors Corp. shares, which rose 5.1% and shares of manufacturer Subaru, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., which jumped 6%. The rate of exchange occurs when the yen against the dollar moving in figure 93.87, its highest level since early May 2010, with shares of technology exporters also increased the stock price significantly. Happen overnight rally related comments from Shirakawa who intends to resign from his position as governor of the Bank of Japan.

Hang Seng opened Gains 0.6%, China Banking Uplifted

Hong Kong stocks opened higher Wednesday as strengthening China's banking sector helped the index rebound from one-month closing low in the previous session. The Hang Seng Index is ready to open up 0.6% at 23,292.40 points. The index for Chinese companies listed in Hong Kong rose 0.7% indicated. The second index on Tuesday closed at its lowest level since January 8.

Nikkei Jumps 2% Post-Signal Shirakawa Resignation

Stock market index rose 2.1% Wednesday, helped by a weaker yen sharply after Japan's central bank governor, Masaaki Shirakawa who decided to resign three weeks sooner than scheduled. The decision may be to advance a step more aggressive monetary policy. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has urged the Bank of Japan or BoJ to undertake immediate measures to lift the economy and make it clear that it requires a more nimble to realize these steps. Nikkei raced 228.93 points to 11,257.85, while the Topix index rose 2% to 959.02.

Asian Stock Gains Related Data Europe

Asian stock markets move recovered Wednesday as strong European data easing concerns that the political tensions that could potentially undermine the efforts of the solution to the crisis in Europe, while the outlook comments from BOJ Governor Yen weakens. The MSCI Asia Pacific excluding Japan moved up 0.3% after falling 0.8% the day before. When prices close higher, trading takes place when paa investors trying to make a profit, but analysts and traders said the fall is considered as an opportunity to buy back in the market. Australia's shares surged 0.8% and South Korea's stock market rose 0.3% after falling for four consecutive days within 2 months of the closing Tuesday. The data indicated Tuesday that the U.S. services sector continued expansion over three years in January, while business activity in Europe, data Markits European PMI, rose to a 10-month high in January.

ECB Policy Prospects Euro relief

EURO/USD MT4 Chart At Australian Session Open Market Today
ECB Policy Prospects Euro relief. U.S. Dollar Euro turned dominate after economic data was better than expected triggering expectations that the ECB will keep policy unchanged at a meeting this week. The latest economic data showed business confidence in the block perched on the 8-month highs, though on the other side of the differences between the two major countries, Germany and France, more dilated. Surprising growth in the U.S. services sector in January also helped shore up sentiment risk. "If the ECB President's press conference Mario Draghi later voiced a relatively optimistic outlook, it would be a green light for the Euro to return to the highest level recently," said Omer Esiner, chief market analyst at Commonwealth Foreign Exchange in Washington.

Hurting Aussie RBA easing signals


The Australian dollar traded lower against the U.S. currency as the RBA signaled their readiness to cut interest rates to a record low this year, after its key interest rate unchanged at 3%. But the weakening of the Aussie is still constrained by shrinking trade deficit Australia in December. Report of the Bureau of Statistics show that exports exceeded imports by A $ 427 million ($ 444 million), after recording a deficit of A $ 2.79 billion in November. "Selling pressure clearly was triggered by a comment Aussie Reserve Bank of Australia, which saw inflation outlook has provided ample room to ease policy further," said Sue Trinh, senior currency strategist at Royal Bank of Canada in Hong Kong. "Making the market thinks if the RBA was ready to make it happen.

Failed to Save the Data Services Sector Sterling

Pound fell sharply despite the UK services sector was able to expand more strongly than expected in January. Mounting concerns about the UK economy has prompted investors such as hedge funds institutions to anticipate Sterling fall further, especially against the Greenback. Risk of recession and the credit rating downgrade, speculation about further monetary easing and the uncertainty relations between the UK and the European Union continue to deliver selling pressure on Sterling. "There is no single reason to buy Sterling at this time," said Neil Mellor, currency strategist at Bank of New York Mellon. "Never try to catch a falling knife." During the year 2013 it has become one pound sterling coin with the worst performance, down more than 5% versus the euro and fell about 3% versus the U.S. dollar.

U.S. Stocks Recover From Worst Weakness in Year 2013

U.S. stocks ended higher on Tuesday, erasing most of the losses in the previous session, boosted by a series of positive earnings reports and economic data of Europe. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose nearly 100 points, but failed to close above the psychological level at 14.000, led by UnitedHealth Strengthening index and Bank of America. The rally came after stocks fell more than 1 percent and amid renewed concerns in Europe as well as investors took a pause after the Dow hitting 14,000 for the first time since October 2007 last week. "Buyers are taking over the exit and rally today as selloff yesterday. However, today's rally not as strong selloff yesterday, "said Elliot Spar, market strategist at Stifel Nocolaus.

Gold slid after Investor Optimism In U.S. and European data

Gold slipped on Tuesday, down from a rally earlier in the session, as a solid gain in U.S. equities and an improving economic outlook that suppress gold's appeal as a safe haven. Gold rose early in the session after data showed the current Hong Kong to mainland China gold purchases jumped by 47% in 2012 which led to a record high. This report is consistent with recent official data that showed an interest for the interest of gold by central banks such as Russia, South Korea and other emerging economies. Signs that the economy in the euro zone was stable also depress the price of gold. The Markit's Eurozone Data Composite PMI showed a rise to its highest level in 10-months in January, and the U.S. services sector data also prompted investors to switch into equities and out of gold, analysts said.

Oil Strengthens Data As Markets Cheer


Oil futures closed higher on Tuesday as economic data from the U.S. and Europe helped improve traders view on the outlook for energy demand. But oil prices failed to cover losses in the previous session, as traders waited for news of U.S. oil stockpiles in the week, which is expected to stock up on crude oil and gasoline will increase. "Oil has been in a very stable trend since established a base in the range of $ 86 in November / December last year, and now looks to be a consolidation mode, said Jason Rotman, President at Lido Isle Advisors in Newport Beach, California. For now, the $ 98 level is seen as a strong level of congestion, but if oil can break above that level we will see the next level of the range $ 102, "he added.

Obama Urges Congress To Delay Automatic Budget Cuts

President Barack Obama urged Congress to delay the automatic budget cuts that are scheduled from March 1 to avoid the "real impact and slow" growth of the U.S. economy. Obama said that lawmakers should act in a smaller package than budget cuts and changing the tax code that would increase revenue, such as limiting the tax breaks, to replace part of the budget reductions are valued at $ 1.2 trillion. "Cutting budgets indiscriminately and deeper "in the federal budget" will sacrifice jobs and slow the recovery of the sector of our economy, "Obama said at the White House." It does not have to happen. "

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Sterling Enduring Above 1.5750 low - Forex Trading Fundamental Of Today

Sterling Enduring Above 1.5750 low. Sterling continued to survive throughout the day is near the low last seen at 1.5760, down from Friday's weekly close 1.5800 area, with a session high at 1.5789. Price changes may be seen as a core data release U.S. durable good that will be followed by the data ileh U.S. pending home sales. "Sterling opens this week with a clear bearish signal in the movement per hour, although the price of trying to close the gap and near 1.5800 before continuing down. If the price moves to test 1.5800/20 area, down 1.5740 break a opportunities and so on, will probably show the number 1.5660 today ", said the analyst. Valeria said that support will be recorded in the range 1.5740, 1.5700 and 1.5660. While the range of 1.5810 resistance will be recorded, 1.5850 and 1.5885.

Aussie Near 8 Month Low Vs Euro, Stable Versus Yen

The Australian dollar held near 8 month low against the euro on Monday as the single currency moved rally related optimism that Europe was recovering from the debt crisis. Europ be near A $ 1.2925, having touched A $ 1.2940, according to Reuters emergency, its highest since May last year. Against the NZD, Euro moves up to NZ $ 1.6120, its best in nearly a month. Last seen at NZ $ 1.6110. Euro rally moves in general, touches 11-month high at the $ 1.3479 in late last week after the ECB said that the banking sector will pay back the loan this week, signaling stability in the European financial system.

Aussie Almost Not Moving Above 1.0400


Holiday in Australia there would make the stock market closed, the Aussie close to the low of the previous session where the currency was last seen at 1.0413, slightly down below the current session, from the previous weekly close above 1.0420 on Friday. Since North Korea threatened Thursday to nuclear testing, although the data was released HSBC China PMI, Aussie finally fell as much as 1.31%. According to Valeria Bednarik, analyst at FXstreet.com, Aussie still strong bearish signal by movements per hour chart shows that the price is below SM-20 and some indicators moving down in negative territory. In a 4-hour movement indicators moving in oversold territory, with a slight rise moving target today: the price must at least recover to the 1.0450 area to erode bearish signal, while the price still stays below 1.0390, which will be wide open down movement in the area of ​​1300 ", said the analyst. Bednarik identify areas of support at 1.0390, 1.0345 and 1,300, while the range of 1.0450 resistance will be recorded, 1.0490 and 1.0520.

The crisis subsided, Euro Positive

The euro shot up to near 11-month high against the dollar on Monday related to the persistence of the signal confidence level of economic recovery in Europe, while the yen fell to a 2-1/2 year low against the U.S. dollar on expectations of a policy easing in Japan. Data on Friday showed that Europe's banks return to pay for emergency loans borrowed from the ECB during the ongoing debt crisis, as a sign of the growing economic and financial confidence there. The euro moved to $ 1.3459, still flat from last week's level of U.S. session but is still close to 11-month high at $ 1.3480 rate that occurred Friday. Euro will soon be faced with a series resistance level near $ 1.3500, including high numbers in 2012 at $ 1.34869, 50% retracement from the high in May 2011 to a low in July 2012 at the rate $ .3492, and the psychologically important figure at $ 1.3500.

Green Light For Euro, Ready to Earn 1.3500

Euphoria Euro ready to continue, finally, after the Euro finally penetrate the strong range against the U.S. dollar to rise movement, moved higher to new 11-month high at 1.3480 were triggered by a number of repayment of banks in Europe. Currently, the euro is still moving near the close of 1.3487 (high February 24, 2012), followed by 1.3491 (50% Fibonacci to decline in 2011-12), and then towards the psychological 1.3500 area. In order to decrease the movement, range of support to be found in the 1.3410 (low movement per hour in January 25) that will target 1.3349 area (January 25 low) and then to 1.3347 (MA-10 days). According to an analyst from BK, Kathy Lien, there are 3 factors that bring the euro rose strongly, data released by strong German IFO, repayment of European banks and U.S. stock markets rose with falling home sales data. After 1:34 rid area, the next area will be recorded between 1.3485 and 1.3525, which is the height of last year, with SMA-200 last week and 50% Fibonacci retracement at 2011 to the sell-off in 2012, so confirmation from Kathy Lien. "There will be a very important price levels since 1:35 is a big target area Euro", added Lien when he expects the euro will maintain technical penetration to target price at 1:35 ".

Monday, January 21, 2013

Surviving Aussie Above 1.0500 - Forex Trading Fundamental Analysis Today

Surviving Aussie Above 1.0500. Since yesterday (21/01) AUD / USD was little changed as the Asia-Pacific Open. Aussie at 1.0517 and moved only about 34 points below its daily low. The U.S. markets closed for a holiday with the rest of the market's attention focused on BoJ meeting held today. No major economic data in the morning session. Anticipated economic data market is the next RBA meeting, whether the central bank will cut interest rates or not. Valeria Bednarik, chief analyst at Fxstreet.com, said the short-term AUD / USD moving neutral by moving the indicator with the indicator neutral move in the range of 20 high school, "explains the analyst. "Bigger picture remains bearish indications mentioned SMA 20 in the 4 hours chart shows the support level 1.0490 and 1.0430," said Valeria. Support levels at 1.0490, 1.0450 and 1.0430, while resistance levels at 1.0550 and 1.0580.

Post-Release Nikkei appreciated BoJ Meeting Results

After the release of the results of the two-day BoJ ended today (22/01), the Nikkei rose 0.8% to 10,645. BoJ will formally adopt inflation target of 2% and announced a plan of easing them JGB purchases worth about Y2 trillion in 2014. "This is consistent with the expectations of the market since mid-November, clearly adviser CEO / CIO of Rogers Investment, Ed Rogers." It gives an opportunity for the dollar-yen to move above the 100 level in six months and provide returns for Nikkei worth 25-35% . "In this sector, the market is not necessarily positive with 16 of 33 subindexes moving up while the Topix moving flat. stocks benefited the most from the BoJ announcement is a real estate developer stocks with Sumitomo Realty & Development +2.1% to Y2, 705 and Mitsui Fudosan +1.5% to Y2, 010. general trader Mitsubishi Corp. was also up 1.0% to Y1, 845.

BoJ Decide To Adopt 2% Inflation Target

Bank of Japan or BoJ has finally decided to set an inflation target of 2% and a loosening of monetary policy following the campaign of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe urged BoJ to take action to tackle deflation. "The Bank of Japan has set a target of price stability in the rate of 2% a year based period-related changes in the consumer price index," the BoJ and the Japanese government said in a joint statement, announced a resolution to end the decline in the price index. BoJ also decided to press for policy easing measures, promised to continue to make purchases of financial assets as long as necessary, without mentioning the time limit.

Opens Strong, Kospi fell

Kospi movement this morning (22/01) observed almost flat. Index moved in the range of 264.25 after opening slightly higher. Current index moved in a narrow range. Markets weighed down sales program as well as selling by foreign investors worth KRW38.5, explains the analyst. "Investors are very concerned about the results of the two-day BoJ which was scheduled to end today, obviously Korea Investment & Securities analyst Kim Chul-jung. Defensive stocks such as telecom stocks show databases must address satisfying slick, the opposite occurs in exporter shares were still depressed due to expectations of BoJ easing measures that would weaken the yen. weaker yen can depress stock Korean exporters because they compete with Japanese companies competitors amid a strengthening won. SK Telecom +1.5% to KRW171, 500 while Hyundai Motor is still in the range of KRW210, 500.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Aussie Still Stuck In Session Low After China GDP Data

Aussie Still Stuck In Session Low After China GDP Data. Aussie remained low down in the session, the first annual increase in China's GDP for 2 years, which did not have a positive impact on the movement of the Aussie. Last Aussie looks at the session low at 1.0513 figure, where the Aussie down from the previous session high at 1.0560 figure recorded right after the release of the data came out, fell from those levels. China data release is still not considered sufficient by buying players to lift the Aussie higher, which for Goldman Sachs, sold the Aussie is considered the best option. Support Aussie located closest to the weekly low yesterday at 1.0493, followed by the low numbers January 7 at 1.0466, and the December 24th high at 1.0417 figure. For the rising movement, nearest resistance is Monday's low at 1.0520 figure, followed by the high current session high at 1.0561 and at 1.0580 weekly Wednesday.


China Shares Stable Post-Release Data


China Shares are steady after China's Q4 GDP data release which rose 7.9% from a year ago. The index rose from Q3 by 7.4% expansion. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 0.6% to 2298.00. Analysts peg the resistance level is near the level of 2350. "GDP figures according to previous market expectations, so it is not visible any significant changes in the Shanghai index, but the data can be used as an indication of market recovery laneways short and medium term. As seen on retail consumption data showed considerable improvement and provide a positive impact on the economy , "said Hong Yuan Securities analyst Tang Yongang. China's retail sales rose 15.2% per year for the period of December, up from the increase that occurred in November at 14.9% per year. Coal mining lead market gains after the sector suffered a setback last year's performance. China Shenhua Energy +0.6% to CNY24.43, Yanzhou Coal Mining +0.7% to CNY18.10, and China Coal Energy +1.2% to CNY7.87. Shenzhen index rose 0.4% to 925.44.

The growth of China's economy Quarter IV Lift

China's economic growth accelerated in the fourth quarter in 2012, confirmed growth for the world's second largest economy after the past 2 years the economy is slowing. The country's GDP grew by 7.9% end of the previous year in the fourth quarter, China's Central Bureau of Statistics said Friday. The figure shows an increase from the previous growth in the third quarter and 7.4% on the figure is still slightly above expectations of 7.8% to the increase, according to the medium-term forecast of a Wall Street Journal survey of more than 17 economists. Figures released showed the growth of China's economy likely to be stable close to the 8% this year.

Aussie Weakens After China GDP Data Release

The Australian dollar had an unpleasant reaction to the release of Chinese GDP data for the fourth quarter of 2012, which appears in the figure 7.9% against expectations of 7.8%, where the last q4 GDP rose 2% to 2.3% estimated in figures. Other data in line with forecasts, with some increase in retail sales recorded for data. Aussie cusp experienced today began selling dashed by going above 1.0550, fter generating retracement or move to an area of ​​1.0540. The strong Chinese data seemed to have been taken into account by the market after recovery Aussie during the European session. Aussie is still in the range between 1.0480/1.05 and 1.0600/10.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Aussie increasingly eroded Post Trade Balance

Aussie increasingly eroded Post Trade Balance. Kangaroo domestic currency, Australian dollars, or better known as the Aussie seems to depreciate below its 1:05 traded Tuesday (8/1) post-release trade balance data are increasingly in deficit in November. Figures Australia trade balance recorded a deficit in November 2637 million USD, more bloated than the previous period in the level of -2088 million GBP, and the biggest drop in four years. In addition, the Australian government bond yields declined in two consecutive days, adds weight to the Aussie. AUD is currently recorded to be in the range of 1.0475 after rallying to a high of 1.0516 is limited, while the low level recorded at the level of today's 1.0470.

However, the weakening of the Aussie may be limited due to the persistence of the positive sentiment in global demand (global demand) following widespread speculation that Japan will increase monetary stimulus to prop up its economy. So that will automatically boost the demand for assets related to global growth. Japan, the largest export market of the 2nd Australia, reportedly is preparing a supplementary budget that includes the economic stimulus of up to ¥ 6 trillion ($ 68 billion) to public sector jobs. In addition, the Aussie also seems still propped up by expectations that the data this week showed retail sales and construction approvals in Australia will experience increase (release Wednesday and Thursday).

Positive Catalysts Runway Euro Rally Ahead of ECB

Until the afternoon trading on Tuesday (8/1), the euro appears in sparkling notes of appreciation against the U.S. dollar because investors are starting to appear thanks to adjusting their positions ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) this week. Euro Rally is also not free from the current speculation that the ECB will refrain from first to signal further cuts in interest rates when it meets later on Thursday (10/01). The euro recorded strong move in the range of 1.3124 after rallying up to 1.3139, higher than the record high level session yesterday at 1.3119.

In addition, a positive catalyst for the euro also came from Italy, where Silvio Berlusconi reported the attack to re-nominate him as prime minister in elections next month. But should watch out, each emerging indication of monetary stimulus or comments about the economic downturn, will still be at risk of dropping euros return.

Aussie In Session Below 1.0480 low

The Australian dollar weakened against its rivals still moving, the U.S. dollar, the Aussie is currently trading near session low at 1.0474 area. Australian bond yields move down in two days when the country reported a lack of data or the trade balance trade balance in November, the largest in four years. Valeria Bednarik, analyst at FXstreet.com said: "The move towards 1.0390 will likely hamper the movement up, and most would be considered a buying opportunity, while above 1.0525 will show the movement of the price movement in the 1.0600 area approaching next few sessions."

Aussie so far has eroded the entire movement overnight, the next bearish target at 1.0430 and 1.0400 area, according to the analyst. Above 1.0525, upward movement might find resistance at 1.0550 and 1.0600 figure.

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Yen Potentially Touch 81.00 - Fundamental Forex News os Today

Yen Potentially Touch 81.00. The yen may be moving up in the short term to 81.00, said Osamu Takashima, a currency strategist at Citibank Japan in a note. 'Global stock markets, including Europe, the U.S. and China, moving up ", he said. "Commodities, including crude oil, it still shows a downfall signal". "While the big investment funds will probably do some profit-taking from a sell near the high Yen is currently at 80.83 and the high in June at 80.63, where the demand has moved to sell," he said again. The yen is currently at 80.26.
Yen Stuck Below 80.20

In less than 1 hour ahead of the BoJ and data monetary Japan, S & P 500 closed with a gain as much as 1.09% on Thursday and the Nikkei index closed slightly below 8950, rising by 0.27%, the yen is 80.17, little changed from 8 hours. "Hourly graphs show some indicators rebound from the middle price, and prices held above MA movement that supports the movement up", said Valeria Bednarik, Chief Analyst at FXstreet.com, who later said: "although upward movement still relies on U.S. jobs data: where an existing report may provide reinforcement for the recovery Yen, with 79.20/40 area under observation ". Range of support will be recorded in 80.10, 79.70 and 79.40. While the range of 80.30 resistance will be recorded, 80.60 and 81.00.


Print 1 Month High; Aussie Translucent Above 1:04

With the release of PPI figures for the third quarter and the focus turned to the RBA's decision next week, the Aussie moves up to number 1.0412 against the USD, after the end of the trading session and one week high at 1.0419 recorded. "Strong bullish signal for the short term is still seen in the hourly chart, current price as suppress the resistance level 1.0410 and the range of height: the strengthening of stability will be seen as the price approached 1.0500 in the coming sessions", said Valeria Bednarik, Chief Analyst at FXstreet . com, adding: "If risk appetite remains strong and the U.S. data does not disappoint".


For the longer term, "the movement per 4 hour chart, a bullish signal light is still there, although technical readings are still in neutral zone", said Bednarik and explained: "fall below 1.0360 will reject any further strengthening opportunities and demonstrate the range near 1.0300 ". Analysts noted the range support at 1.0380, 1.0350 and 1.0330. With a range of resistance at 1.0410, 1.0445 and 1.0480.

Euro Shows Weakening Below 1.2950

The weak performance of the euro yesterday, the last flat yesterday for this week at 1.2945, occurs ahead of important data today in the form of NFP. Euro moves down 10 pips from the opening of the Asian session yesterday, the weakest time, a little recovered from the low in the New York session at 1.2928 figure, while the daily high stands at 1.2980. "With the expectation of movement in the current session, the range of 1.2880/1.2950 may arise", said Valeria Bednarik, Chief Analyst at FXstreet.com. "Short-term technical readings turned neutral although still negative when the price still under-20 SMA and indicators under the middle price," according to the analyst noted; repeated failures that are slowly eroding strengthening buying interest, showing that the Euro is still in a bearish run medium in a few days, the big happening this weekend ahead of the 1.2880 figure below ". Valeria noted the range support at 1.2920, 1.2880 and 1.2840. While the range of 1.2950 support will be recorded in, 1.2980 and 1.3020.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Runway Construction Data Appreciation The Aussie - Fundamental Forex News Of Today

Runway Construction Data Appreciation The Aussie. The appreciation of the Australian dollar continues on Wednesday following the release of data on building permits in September were better than expected. Currency that is often called Aussie gained against most major rivals ahead of China manufacturing data, which may be showing improvement and export prospects brighten kangaroo country.

"The number of building permits in Australia far exceeded expectations," said Khoon Goh, senior currency analyst at Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.. in Singapore. "The data indicate that the RBA rate cuts during the past year started to show results., And it has helped a bit Aussie." The number of permits granted to build or renovate houses and apartments rose by 7.8% last month from 8.8% in August, according to the Bureau of Statistics in Sydney. These results are much higher than the expected increase of 1% of the economists.


Recovery Optimism British Sterling

Pound extended the dominance of the greenback on Wednesday after a series of solid UK data reduce the possibility of further monetary easing and attracted a number of investors to collect Sterling. "Sterling looks more stable after the CBI trade survey supports the expectation that the UK economy has been on the recovery path," said Nawaz Ali, market strategist at Western Union Business Solutions.

UK data were better than expected as well have eroded the opportunities for further monetary easing from the Bank of England next month, although still remaining concerns over the pace of economic recovery. Images from the latest UK consumer confidence remains fragile highlights Britain's recovery from recession, as shown GfK NOP survey on Wednesday.

For further investors will be monitoring the release PMI manufacturing, construction and services in the next few days to obtain an indication of the health of the British economy in the 4th quarter.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Starting seen Bullish Euro, Yen Back Pre-BoJ, Aussie close range

Starting seen Bullish Euro, Yen Back Pre-BoJ, Aussie close range. Thin strengthening Euro notes in general, as a result of the adjustment position traders and technical buying some action. Yen returned to levels before the release of the BoJ and the Aussie is still in the range ahead of next week's RBA meeting.


EUR / GBP and EUR / AUD is also worth a watch-movement of the currency pair when the two are trying to establish a pattern of short-term. The existence of risk appetite lure them to move up from current levels. The movement of the end of the month will usually buy a lot of fishing action that is strong enough for the EUR / GBP during the European trading session.


EUR / JPY has also recovered after the stimulus measures taken BoJ. Potency testing of this currency pair stands at 104.80. Consolidates below 80.00 yen figures and probably will seek to strengthen during the market continues to take action to buy, according to an analysis of Prime Brokers. Range for the yen will likely be 78.50/80.25 for several days or several weeks ahead with some selling that may be emerging.


Aussie is still within the scope of the range in the market, where the market seems likely to be on the waiting Aussie lower level first. In general, the movement of the Aussie is still bearish and this will likely continue in the 1.03/1.04 range for this week. Economic data from New Zealand and Australia may not have a significant impact on the movement of the Aussie.


Powered Hang Seng ICBC


Hong Kong stocks moved up in early trade, with earnings reports from Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., which helped the index, although stocks PetroChina Co. and Aluminum Corp. of China Ltd. dropped following their earnings reports. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.5% to 21,536.85 and the Hang Seng China rose 0.5% to 10.509.30. ICBC shares rose 1.6% after China's largest bank was posted a quarterly profit of 15%.

Its also posted a gain after earnings release, shares of Ping An Insurance Group Co. rose 1%, Air China Ltd. rose 0.4% and China Railway Group Ltd. rose 3%. But shares of energy producers (oil) it moves weaken, PetroChina fell 2.4% after reporting a profit fall, while Aluminum Corp. also experienced a fall of as much as 0.9%. The Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.3% to 2,056.85.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Shadowing Euro Uncertainty Continues - Fundamental Forex News of Today

Euro Flat Close to 1.2900, the narrow-range 1.2905/1.2899. EUR / USD is currently trading in a very narrow range between 1.2905/1.2899 for 4 hours while the U.S. markets were closed due to storm Sandy, last at 1.2902. The euro was down 0.25% so far in a week, looking for the defense in its daily low at 1.2885 movement. According to Valeria Bednarik, Chief Analyst at Fxstreet.com: "hourly chart shows a neutral stance, with the SMA-20 are still at relatively low levels heading above the current price," the analyst said, adding: "In the 4 hours chart, Euro mapped also bearish technical outlook for prices, has no reason to go down lower: BOJ monetary policy decision is a major risk factor for the next few hours, and will likely set the market tone for the current session. "


Valeria continued: "For the daily trend line down of Euro, today will be recorded at 1.2955, which is a key resistance level to clear bearish signal and provide opportunities bullish," with the support level at 1.2880, 1.2840 and 1.2800. While the level of resistance can be found at 1.2935, 1.2955 and 1.2980.

Shadowing Euro Uncertainty Continues


 The euro fell versus the dollar and yen earlier this week, amid continued uncertainty over Greek austerity deal and no signs of Spain will ask for a bailout. Risks increasingly threaten Greek bankruptcy after international creditors on Monday declined to give further concessions on labor law changes, which continue to be debated by the ruling coalition partners. While the funds owned by Athena just enough until mid-November.

"Although the European bond auctions and Spanish bond payments are due this week may be able to run smoothly, stability can not be achieved as long as there is no quick solution to the problem of Europe," said Kathy Lien, director of BK manager Asset Management in New York. Trade on Monday itself took a slim volume as the closure of the U.S. market due to threats of Hurricane Sandy, who probably also will continue until Tuesday


U.S. Election Polling Trigger Negative Sentiment Aussie


 Australian Dollar dragged down Asian stocks drop amid concerns emerge over the U.S. presidential election poll results, which eroded the demand for high-yield assets is high. But the weaker currency often called Aussie is estimated to be limited, following the rate cut reduced speculation the Reserve Bank of Australia at its policy meeting next week.

"The latest polls still show a relatively balanced support for Romney and Obama, who assessed the market leads to uncertainty," said Ray Attrill, deputy head of currency strategy at National Australia Bank Ltd.. in Sidney. "And that led to a negative movement in the market risk. Which might be able to deliver the Aussie fell back below $ 1.03."

Results Ohio Newspaper Association poll released on Sunday showed Romney - Obama will outperform. At the same time, another poll for 1015 voters showed they support a balanced sound.