A better look into Friday

Today’s report: A better look into Friday

There’s been a little bit of a delay in reaction, but currencies are finally recovering against the US Dollar into Friday. Thursday’s 75 basis point rate hike from the ECB didn’t do much for the Euro in the initial aftermath, but we are now seeing the Euro charge higher back above parity and inviting the other currencies to come along for the ride.

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EURUSD – technical overview

The market has come under intense pressure in recent months, with setbacks accelerating below the critical multi-year low from 2017 at 1.0340. This has set up a dip below monumental support in the form of parity. At the same time, technical studies are tracking in oversold territory, suggesting additional setbacks should be limited. Back above 1.0500 would be required to take the immediate pressure off the downside.

  • R2 1.0146 – 17 August high – Medium
  • R1 1.0091 - 26 August high – Medium
  • S1 0.9864 - 6 September/2022 low – Strong
  • S2 0.9800 – Figure – Strong

EURUSD – fundamental overview

The Euro was initially unimpressed with the as expected ECB 75 basis point rate hike, but has since started to rally, helped along by broad based profit taking on US Dollar longs. Meanwhile, the German government announced EUR40 billion in energy relief, which comes on the back of two previous plans totaling EUR30 billion. Key standouts on Friday’s calendar come from an ECB Lagarde appearance. Canada employment data, a wave of Fed speak, and the EU emergency energy meeting.

EURUSD - Technical charts in detail

GBPUSD – technical overview

The market continues to be exceptionally well supported on dips below 1.2000. At the same time, there is now risk for a retest of the multi-year low from 2020 down in the 1.1400 area before we see the formation of a base and the next big push back through 1.2000. Back above 1.1761 takes the immediate pressure off the downside.

  • R2 1.1901– 26 August low – Strong
  • R1 1.1761 – 30 August high – Strong
  • S1 1.1444 – 5 September/2022 low – Medium
  • S2 1.1405 – 2022 low – Very Strong

GBPUSD – fundamental overview

The Pound is finally finding some demand into Friday after a tough week which saw the currency sink to fresh multi-year lows. Concerning UK fiscal policies had exacerbated declines, though there has been some optimism around the news that the UK fracking ban is expected to be scrapped. Most of the GBP demand is coming from some end of week profit taking on US Dollar longs. Key standouts on Friday’s calendar come from Canada employment data, a wave of Fed speak, and the EU emergency energy meeting.

USDJPY – technical overview

Technical studies are looking quite stretched on the longer-term chart, warning of consolidation and correction in the days and weeks ahead. Look for additional upside from here to be well capped into the 145.00 area. Next key support comes in at 140.25.

  • R2 146.00 – Figure – Medium
  • R1 145.00 – 7 September/2022 high – Strong
  • S1 140.25 – 6 September low – Strong
  • S2 138.05 –30 August low – Medium

USDJPY – fundamental overview

It seems the combination of comments from BOJ Kuroda that a rapid weakening in the Yen was undesirable, and a meeting between the BOJ, MoF, and FSA, have finally helped to inspire some profit taking on Yen shorts. We've also seen broad based selling in the US Dollar. Key standouts on Friday’s calendar come from Canada employment data, a wave of Fed speak, and the EU emergency energy meeting.

AUDUSD – technical overview

Overall pressure remains on the downside despite the recent recovery and conditions remain quite choppy. A break back above 0.7137 would be required to take the pressure off the downside. Until then, scope exists for a lower top below 0.7284 and deeper setbacks towards 0.6500.

  • R1 0.7137 – 11 August high – Strong
  • R2 0.7010 – 26 August high – Medium
  • S1 0.6699 – 7 September low – Medium
  • S2 0.6682 – 14 July/2022 low – Strong

AUDUSD – fundamental overview

The Australian Dollar has received a big boost into Friday on the back of broad based US Dollar selling and a resurgence in demand for US equities. At the same time, we wonder how much more this run has when considering recent dovish comments from RBA Lowe who hinted at a slower pace of hikes as the cash rate rises. Key standouts on Friday’s calendar come from Canada employment data, a wave of Fed speak, and the EU emergency energy meeting.

USDCAD – technical overview

A recent surge back above 1.3000 signals an end to a period of bearish consolidation and suggests the market is in the process of carving out a more significant longer-term base. Next key resistance now comes in up into the 1.3500 area. Setbacks should be very well supported down into the 1.2500 area.

  • R2 1.3224 – 14 July/2022 high – Strong
  • R1 1.3209 – 7 September high – Medium
  • S1 1.2972 – 30 August low – Medium
  • S2 1.2895 – 25 August low – Strong

USDCAD – fundamental overview

Bank of Canada Rogers was out with hawkish talk on Thursday, the US Dollar has come under broad pressure, oil is recovering, and US equities are trading back up. All of this has contributed to the latest recovery in the Canadian Dollar. Key standouts on Friday’s calendar come from Canada employment data, a wave of Fed speak, and the EU emergency energy meeting.

NZDUSD – technical overview

Overall pressure remains on the downside despite the recent recovery and conditions remain quite choppy. A break back above 0.6251 would be required to take the pressure off the downside. Until then, scope exists for deeper setbacks towards 0.5500.

  • R2 0.6353 – 1 August high – Medium
  • R1 0.6251 – 25 August high – Strong
  • S1 0.5996– 7 September/2022 low – Medium
  • S2 0.5900 – Figure – Strong

NZDUSD – fundamental overview

A round of profit taking on US Dollar longs and a recovery in US equities have helped to inspire a well needed bounce in the New Zealand Dollar out from this week's fresh yearly low. Key standouts on Friday’s calendar come from Canada employment data, a wave of Fed speak, and the EU emergency energy meeting.

US SPX 500 – technical overview

Longer-term technical studies are in the process of unwinding from extended readings off record highs. Look for rallies to be well capped in favor of lower tops and lower lows. Back above 4,328 will be required at a minimum to take the immediate pressure off the downside. Next major support comes in around 3,400.

  • R2 4217 – 26 August high – Strong
  • R1 4073 – 30 August high – Medium
  • S1 3884 – 7 September low – Medium
  • S2 3800 – Round Number – Medium

US SPX 500 – fundamental overview

We've finally reached a point in the cycle where the Fed recognizes unanchored inflation expectations pose a greater downside risk than over-tightening. This is significant, as it means less investor friendly monetary policy that risks potential recession in the months ahead. We have seen an attempt at recovery in recent weeks, with softer CPI reads helping. But overall, we expect inflation to continue to be a problem that results in renewed downside pressure into rallies.

GOLD (SPOT) – technical overview

The 2019 breakout above the 2016 high at 1375 was a significant development, opening the door for fresh record highs. Setbacks should now be well supported above 1700 on a monthly close basis.

  • R2 1880 – 13 June high – Strong
  • R1 1815 – 4 July high – Medium
  • S1 1689 – 1 September low – Medium
  • S2 1681 – 21 July/2022 low – Strong

GOLD (SPOT) – fundamental overview

The yellow metal continues to be well supported on dips with solid demand from medium and longer-term accounts. These players are more concerned about inflation risk and a less upbeat global growth outlook. All of this should keep the commodity well supported, with many market participants also fleeing to the hard asset as the grand dichotomy of record high equities and record low yields comes to an unnerving climax.

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