Grasping at straws

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Today’s report: Grasping at straws

There has been a sense of relief in financial markets, at least from a price action standpoint, as we get going in the new week. From a price action standpoint, the US Dollar has sold off a bit, while stocks have managed to put in a recovery.

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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 sets up a test of 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 1.0400– Figure – Medium
  • R1 1.0278 - 6 July high – Medium
  • S1 0.9952 - 14 July/2022 low– Strong
  • S2 0.9900 – Figure – Medium

EURUSD – fundamental overview

The Euro has managed to put in a mild recovery, though there hasn't been much in the way of any positive Euro news. The price action is likely more a function of profit taking on Dollar longs than anything else. The energy crisis in the Eurozone has been a major strain and French President Macron ordering street lights off to save energy is another sign of just how much of strain it has been. Key standouts on Monday’s calendar come from a BOE Saunders speech, Canada housing starts, US NAHB housing, and US TIC flows.

EURUSD - Technical charts in detail

GBPUSD – technical overview

The market continues to be exceptionally well supported on dips below 1.2000. Unless we see a monthly close below 1.2000, we expect this to continue to be the case. Look for a break back above 1.2200 to take the immediate pressure off the downside.

  • R2 1.2214– 29 June high – Medium
  • R1 1.2056 – 8 July high – Medium
  • S1 1.1760 – 14 July/2022 low – Medium
  • S2 1.1700 – Figure – Strong

GBPUSD – fundamental overview

The Pound has managed a mild recovery, on the back of profit taking on US Dollar long positions of shorter-term players. Ongoing political uncertainty has been a drag, while rising COVID cases aren't doing anything to help the situation either. Key standouts on Monday’s calendar come from a BOE Saunders speech, Canada housing starts, US NAHB housing, and US TIC flows.

USDJPY – technical overview

The market has rocketed higher to its highest levels since 1998 after breaking through the 2002 high. Technical studies are however looking stretched, with scope for a sizable consolidation and correction in the weeks ahead. Look for additional upside from here to be well capped ahead of 140.00. A break back below 134.00 would take the immediate pressure off the topside.

  • R2 140.00 – Psychological – Strong
  • R1 139.39 – 14 July/2022 high – Medium
  • S1 135.93 – 11 July low – Medium
  • S2 134.26 – 23 June low – Strong

USDJPY – fundamental overview

We've seen some mild demand for the Yen in recent sessions. Most of this price action comes from position adjusting from shorter-term accounts in the aftermath of a massive decline in the Yen. There has also been talk of Yen demand on official speak out of Japan that the government could act on the currency if needed. Key standouts on Monday’s calendar come from a BOE Saunders speech, Canada housing starts, US NAHB housing, and US TIC flows.

AUDUSD – technical overview

Overall pressure remains on the downside and conditions remain quite choppy. A break back above 0.7070 would be required at a minimum to take the immediate pressure off the downside. Until then, scope exists for deeper setbacks towards 0.6500.

  • R1 0.6965 – 28 June high – Medium
  • R2 0.6875 – 8 July high – Medium
  • S1 0.6682 – 14 July/2022 low – Medium
  • S2 0.6600 – Figure – Strong

AUDUSD – fundamental overview

The Australian Dollar has been trying to recover as US equities turn up and the US Dollar sells off a bit. But overall, there hasn't been that much enthusiasm to be buying Australian Dollars in the current climate, especially with uncertainty around the China outlook front and center. Key standouts on Monday’s calendar come from a BOE Saunders speech, Canada housing starts, US NAHB housing, and US TIC flows.

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 1.3200 – Figure  – Medium
  • S1 1.2820 – 28 June low – Medium
  • S2 1.2681 – 10 June low – Medium

USDCAD – fundamental overview

Demand for the Canadian Dollar has come back in recent sessions, this on the back of a jump in US equities, broad based selling of the US Dollar, and a recovery in the price of oil. Key standouts on Monday’s calendar come from a BOE Saunders speech, Canada housing starts, US NAHB housing, and US TIC flows.

NZDUSD – technical overview

Overall pressure remains on the downside and conditions remain quite choppy. A break back above 0.6400 would be required to force a shift in the structure and suggest we are seeing a more significant bullish reversal. Until then, scope exists for fresh yearly lows and a retest of the major psychological barrier at 0.6000.

  • R2 0.6327 – 27 June high – Medium
  • R1 0.6260 – 29 June high – Medium
  • S1 0.6061– 14 July/2022 low – Medium
  • S2 0.6000 – Psychological – Strong

NZDUSD – fundamental overview

The New Zealand Dollar has been in minor recovery mode in recent sessions, getting a boost out from the yearly low on account of a bounce in US equities and broad based declines in the US Dollar. That being said, the demand has been less the convincing and the recent current account deficit in New Zealand has also been a drag on the currency. Key standouts on Monday’s calendar come from a BOE Saunders speech, Canada housing starts, US NAHB housing, and US TIC flows.

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 4,206 will be required at a minimum to take the immediate pressure off the downside. Next major support comes in around 3,400.

  • R2 4031 – 10 June high – Medium
  • R1 3950 – 28 June high – Medium
  • S1 3708 – 14 June low – Medium
  • S2 3637 – 17 June/2022 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. And so, naturally, stocks have been under intense pressure in 2022.

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 1700 – Round Number – Strong
  • S2 1698 – 14 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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