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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 2022. The November 2022 monthly close back above 1.2000 strengthens this prospect. Any setbacks should now be well supported ahead of 1.2000. Next key resistance comes in at 1.2667.

• R2 1.2700 – Figure – Medium
• R1 1.2669 – 8 May/2023 high – Strong
• S1 1.2435 – 2 May  low– Medium
• S2 1.2344 – 10 April low – Strong

GBPUSD – fundamental overview

The Pound has cooled off a bit after running up to a 12 month high. Activity was thinner on Monday with a lot of the UK market out for Coronation Monday. We also believe we are seeing some profit taking ahead of this week's BOE policy decision. The UK rates market is pricing 2.5 rate hikes by September, which reflects the steepest forward curve of any central bank. Key standouts on today’s calendar come from central bank speak featuring ECB Lane, Fed Jefferson, Fed Williams, and ECB Schnabel.

USDJPY – technical overview

The major pair has seen a nice recovery following the massive correction out from multi-year highs. Setbacks have finally been well supported ahead of 125.00 in the 127s thus far. At this stage, it looks like the market could be wanting to resume the bigger picture uptrend and head back towards a retest of that multi-year high from October 2022 up at 151.95. Look for any weakness to continue to be well supported in favor of higher lows along the way.

• R2 136.62 – 3 May high – Strong
• R1 134.88 – 4 May high – Medium
• S1 133.50 – 4 May low – Medium
• S2 133.01 – 26 April low – Strong

USDJPY – fundamental overview

Weakness in energy prices and risk off flow have factored into a recent run of Yen demand, though we have seen some alleviation of this flow in recent sessions as stocks have rallied along with recovering energy prices. Key standouts on today’s calendar come from central bank speak featuring ECB Lane, Fed Jefferson, Fed Williams, and ECB Schnabel.

AUDUSD – technical overview

There are signs of the potential formation of a longer-term base following the late 2022 surge back above 0.6500. The recent weekly close back above previous support now turned resistance at 0.6682 strengthens the outlook for a bullish structural shift. Next key resistance comes in at 0.7284. Setbacks should be well supported ahead of 0.6500.

• R1 0.6806 – 14 April high – Strong
• R2 0.6804– 8 May high – Medium
• S1 0.6590 – 15 March low – Medium
• S2 0.6564 – 10 March low – Strong

AUDUSD – fundamental overview

The Australian Dollar has been propelled to the upper end of a short-term range on the back of bullish China markets and surging metals prices. At the same time, discouraging local data in the form of NAB business confidence and building approvals have weighed into rallies. Aussie retail sales came out in line with expectation earlier today and haven't factored into price action. Key standouts on today’s calendar come from central bank speak featuring ECB Lane, Fed Jefferson, Fed Williams, and ECB Schnabel.

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 1.3554 – 10 April high – Strong
• R1 1.3540 – 5 May high – Medium
• S1 1.3315 – 8 May low – Medium
• S2 1.3301 – 14 April low – Strong

USDCAD – fundamental overview

The Canadian Dollar has been better bid after Canada jobs came in much better than expected this past week. This along with a recovering oil market has kept the Loonie in demand. Key standouts on today’s calendar come from central bank speak featuring ECB Lane, Fed Jefferson, Fed Williams, and ECB Schnabel.

NZDUSD – technical overview

Overall pressure remains on the downside with the market once again stalling out on a run up into the 0.6500 area. Ultimately, a break back above 0.6577 would be required to take the immediate pressure off the downside.

• R2 0.6391 – 14 February high – Strong
• R1 0.6360 – 8 May high – Medium
• S1 0.6111– 26 April low – Medium
• S2 0.6084 – 8 March low – Strong

NZDUSD – fundamental overview

The New Zealand Dollar has been getting an added boost after employment and wage data came in well above forecast last week. This shifts RBNZ bets back to the hawkish side and has moved yield differentials back in favor of the New Zealand Dollar. Key standouts on today’s calendar come from central bank speak featuring ECB Lane, Fed Jefferson, Fed Williams, and ECB Schnabel.

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 4300 will be required at a minimum to take the immediate pressure off the downside. Next major support comes in at 3806.

• R2 4198 – 2 February/2023 high – Strong
• R1 4193 – 1 May high – Medium
• S1 3921 –  2 March low – Medium
• S2 3806 – 13 March 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 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. The recent break back above 1808 strengthens the bullish outlook. Next major resistance comes in at 2100, above which opens the next extension towards 2,500.

• R2 2100 – Round Number – Strong
• R1 2076 – Record high/2020 – Strong
• S1 1969 – 19 April low – Medium
• S2 1934 – 22 March low – Medium

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.