Thin conditions as the week closes out

GBPUSD – technical overview

Signs have emerged of the market wanting to put in a longer-term base after collapsing to a record low in September. The latest weekly close back above the September high at 1.1739 strengthens this prospect. Any setbacks should now be well supported ahead of 1.1100. Next key resistance comes in at 1.2294.

• R2 1.2294– 1 August high – Strong
• R1 1.2154 – 24 November high – Medium
• S1 1.2000 – Psychological – Medium
• S2 1.1763 – 17 November low – Medium

GBPUSD – fundamental overview

The Pound got another boost and is continuing an impressive run this week. The latest run higher has been inspired by hawkish BOE comments. BOE Mann said her expectations for inflation are at the upper end of the Bank's range of projections, adding that she thinks authorities need to do more on domestic pressures and highlighted the fact that inflation expectations are well above the 2% target rate. Key standouts on today’s calendar come from German consumer confidence and GDP, the Canada budget balance, and some ECB speak.

USDJPY – technical overview

Longer-term technical studies are in the process of unwinding from severe overbought readings. Look for additional corrective price action back down towards the 130.00 area before the market considers the possibility of uptrend resumption. Rallies should now be well capped ahead of 147.00.

• R2 145.10 – 27 October low – Strong
• R1 142.49 – 11 November high – Medium
• S1 137.67 – 15 November low – Medium
• S2 137.00 – Figure – Medium

USDJPY – fundamental overview

The Yen has been better bid this week, getting a boost from the combination of hotter Japan inflation data and more dovish leaning Fed speak. Key standouts on today’s calendar come from German consumer confidence and GDP, the Canada budget balance, and some ECB speak.

AUDUSD – technical overview

There are signs of the potential formation of a longer-term base following the recent surge back above 0.6500. The latest weekly close back above previous support now turned resistance at 0.6682 strengthens the outlook for a bullish structural shift.

• R1 0.6917 – 13 September high – Strong
• R2 0.6798 – 15 November high – Medium
• S1 0.6500 – Psychological – Medium
• S2 0.6387 – 10 November low – Strong

AUDUSD – fundamental overview

RBA Lowe was out the other day talking monetary policy outlook, saying policy was not on pre-set path and the central bank may resume outsized hikes. This along with a recovery in the RMB and dovish Fed speak helped to prop Aussie. Key standouts on today’s calendar come from German consumer confidence and GDP, the Canada budget balance, and some ECB speak.

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 1.4000 area. Setbacks should be very well supported down into the 1.3000 area.

• R2 1.3572 – 10 November high – Strong
• R1 1.3400 – Figure – Medium
• S1 1.3226 – 15 November low – Medium
• S2 1.3200 – Figure – Strong

USDCAD – fundamental overview

The Canadian Dollar has been lagging its peer group, despite making mild gains against the Buck. The relative weakness has been driven off the slide in oil prices. Key standouts on today’s calendar come from German consumer confidence and GDP, the Canada budget balance, and some ECB speak.

NZDUSD – technical overview

Overall pressure remains on the downside with risk for the current recovery rally to stall out and form a lower top for the next major downside extension. A break back above 0.6469 would be required to take the immediate pressure off the downside.

• R2 0.6469 – 12 August high – Strong
• R1 0.6290 – 24 November high – Medium
• S1 0.6065– 17 November low – Medium
• S2 0.5970 – 11 November low – Strong

NZDUSD – fundamental overview

The New Zealand Dollar has been outperforming this week in the aftermath of an RBNZ 75 basis point rate hike and accompanying hawkish communication in which it was revealed the central bank was even considering a 100 bp move and a shift higher in its peak OCR estimates to 5.50% in Q3 2023, from 4.10% in Q2 2023. Earlier today, we got Kiwi retail sales which improved a good deal but were lower than forecast. Key standouts on today’s calendar come from German consumer confidence and GDP, the Canada budget balance, and some ECB speak.

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. A monthly close back above 4000 will be required at a minimum to take the immediate pressure off the downside. Next major support comes in around 3200.

• R2 4150 – 13 September high – Strong
• R1 4048 – 15 November high – Strong
• S1 3863 – 8 November high – Medium
• S2 3699 – 3 November low – Strong

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. Overall, we expect inflation to continue to be a problem in Q4 2022 and Q1 2023 that results in 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 1600 on a monthly close basis ahead of the next major upside extension. Back above 1808 will strengthen the bullish outlook.

• R2 1808 – 7 August high – Strong
• R1 1787 – 15 November high – Medium
• S1 1665 – 8 November low – Medium
• S2 1615 – 28 September/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.