Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Oct 07 2013

Yen rises versus major peers early in the Asian session

There were no significant breaks or gaps to the upside or downside as the FX markets opened on Sunday evening. Yen made a modest rise versus the majority of its peers, but at the time of writing had failed to penetrate the significant resistance or support levels. The dollar fell for a fifth week last week, the longest stretch the greenback has experienced such a fall since April 2011, due to Congress failing to agree on a route forward to raise the $16.7 trillion U.S. debt limit, encouraging investors to seek other safe haven assets. The U.S. Dollar Index, tracking the greenback versus its 10 major peer currencies, declined by 0.3 percent last week, (the most in two weeks), to 1,009.98 in New York at the close on Friday. The dollar fell 0.8 percent to 97.48 yen, the third weekly drop. It touched 96.93, the lowest since Aug. 28th. The U.S. currency weakened by 0.3 percent to $1.3558 per euro. The yen strengthened 0.5 percent to 132.14 per euro. Sterling fell by the most last week in the dollar’s 16 most-traded peers, after reaching a nine-month high, the sell off was due to speculation that the U.K. economic recovery isn’t strong enough to warrant the early interest-rate increase the BoE governor Mark Carney had mentioned in earlier press conferences.


FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-10-07 08:30 GMT | EMU Sentix Investor Confidence (Oct)
2013-10-07 12:30 GMT | CA Building Permits (MoM) (Aug)
2013-10-07 19:00 GMT | US Consumer Credit Change (Aug)
2013-10-07 23:50 GMT | Trade Balance - BOP Basis (Aug)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-10-07 05:18 GMT | Asian bourses fall sharply due to US political “jitters”
2013-10-07 04:49 GMT | AUD/USD trading in the upper level ignoring US political “woes”
2013-10-07 03:49 GMT | USD a tad weaker as US shutdown set to extend
2013-10-07 02:37 GMT | EURUSD - Uptrend intact but latest pullbacks raises some concerns - 2ndSkies

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EURUSD :
HIGH 1.35742 LOW 1.35609 BID 1.35680 ASK 1.35685 CHANGE 0.09% TIME 08 : 45:02



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Next barrier on the upside lies at 1.3579 (R1). Surpassing of this level might enable our initial target at 1.3594 (R2) and any further gains would then be limited to last resistive structure at 1.3609 (R3). Downwards scenario: Positive clearance of our key support level at 1.3538 (S1) would enable next target at 1.3523 (S2) en route to our final support for today at 1.3508 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3579, 1.3594, 1.3609
Support Levels: 1.3538, 1.3523, 1.3508

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GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.60483 LOW 1.60153 BID 1.60325 ASK 1.60329 CHANGE 0.17% TIME 08 : 45:03



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Down trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Our next resistance level is placed at 1.6050 (R1). Break here would open route towards to higher target at 1.6068 (R2) and any further price advance would then be limited to 1.6086 (R3). Downwards scenario: Failure to establish corrective structure might lead to further downtrend evolvement later on today. Penetration below the support at 1.6005 (S1) would suggest next intraday targets at 1.5987 (S2) and 1.5970 (S3) in perspective.

Resistance Levels: 1.6050, 1.6068, 1.6086
Support Levels: 1.6005, 1.5987, 1.5970

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USDJPY :
HIGH 97.338 LOW 97.021 BID 97.144 ASK 97.148 CHANGE -0.34% TIME 08 : 45:04



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Neutral
TREND CONDITION : Sideway
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Price is consolidating on the hourly timeframe however we see potential to overcome our next resistance level at 97.50 (R1) later on today. Our initial targets locates at 97.73 (R2) and 97.96 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, prolonged movement below the supportive measure at 96.92 (S1) is required to activate new phase of downtrend expansion. We would suggest next aim at 96.68 (S2) and then final target could be met at 96.45 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 97.50, 97.73, 97.96
Support Levels: 96.92, 96.68, 96.45

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Oct 08 2013

Chinese government officials fire off warning to USA treasury

The DJIA closed down 0.90% having experienced a late sell off towards the close of the afternoon session on Monday. As the day unwound any optimism for a solution faded, as did the secular rally enjoyed mid afternoon in the New York session. The SPX followed suit, closing down 0.85% and the NASDAQ closed down 0.98%. In the Chinese government's first public comments on the deadlock, Zhu urged Washington politicians to "learn their lessons from history". A reminder that the US AAA credit rating was downgraded by S&P two years ago after the last debt ceiling standoff. Zhu said; "The United States is totally clear about China's concerns about the fiscal cliff. We ask that the United States earnestly takes steps to resolve in a timely way before October 17 the political [issues] around the debt ceiling and prevent a U.S. debt default to ensure safety of Chinese investments in the United States and the global economic recovery. This is the United States' responsibility."


2013-10-08 12:15 GMT | Canada. Housing Starts s.a (YoY) (Sep)
2013-10-08 16:00 GMT | Switzerland. SNB Chairman Jordan Speech
2013-10-08 23:30 GMT | Australia. Westpac Consumer Confidence (Oct)
2013-10-08 23:50 GMT | Japan. BoJ Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes

FOREX NEWS :
2013-10-08 05:00 GMT | USD/JPY pares earlier losses and strikes back above 97.00
2013-10-08 04:06 GMT | GBP/USD slightly downwards but consolidating yesterday’s gains
2013-10-08 03:28 GMT | USD/CHF pockets gains printing 0.9044 session highs
2013-10-08 01:56 GMT | EUR/USD glued to 1.3568 support


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EURUSD :
HIGH 1.35816 LOW 1.35574 BID 1.35616 ASK 1.35618 CHANGE -0.14% TIME 08 : 13:56



OUTLOOK SUMMARY :
TREND CONDITION : Up trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Our technical outlook for the medium-term perspective remains bullish oriented. Clearance of next resistance level at 1.3583 (R1) would enable bullish pressure and open route towards to our next targets at 1.3607 (R2) and 1.3630 (R3). Downwards scenario: Medium-term bias is clearly positive however possible progress below the initial support level at 1.3560 (S1) might expose our intraday targets at 1.3542 (S2) and then 1.3517 (S3) in perspective.

Resistance Levels: 1.3583, 1.3607, 1.3630
Support Levels: 1.3560, 1.3542, 1.3517

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GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.60988 LOW 1.60695 BID 1.60699 ASK 1.60703 CHANGE -0.16% TIME 08 : 13:57



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Possible upwards formation is limited now to resistive measure at 1.6099 (R1). A break above it would suggest next intraday target at 1.6122 (R2) and if the price holds its momentum we can expect price increase towards to final resistance at 1.6150 (R3). Downwards scenario: If the price manages to overcome our next support barrier at 1.6061 (S1), we expect to see further market decline towards to our next target at 1.6035 (S2) and then next stop could be found at 1.6008 (S3) mark.

Resistance Levels: 1.6099, 1.6122, 1.6150
Support Levels: 1.6061, 1.6035, 1.6008

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USDJPY :
HIGH 97.134 LOW 96.566 BID 97.056 ASK 97.059 CHANGE 0.36% TIME 08 : 13:58



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Down trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Immediate resistance at 97.29 (R1) remains in near-term focus, climb above this level might open way for a stronger move towards to next interim target at 97.58 (R2) and any further rise would then be limited to final resistive measure at 97.87 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, our next support level aligns at 96.79 (S1) and possible price regress below it might encounter downside rally. In such scenario we would suggest next intraday targets to be placed at 96.43 (S2) and 96.05 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 97.29, 97.58, 97.87
Support Levels: 96.79, 96.43, 96.05

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Oct 09 2013

IMF lowers global growth targets as USA debt ceiling impasse drags on

The IMF now expects the global economy to expand by 2.9% in 2013 and 3.6% in 2014, down by 0.3 and 0.2 points respectively on its last predictions, made in July, despite signs of recovery in the euro area. Obama's late statement on Tuesday evening spooked the USA indices, at the start of his speech the DJIA was hovering around a 0.7% loss on the day, by the time he'd finished and the markets had closed the DJIA was down 1.07%, the SPX closed down 1.23% and the NASDAQ down a precise 2.00% on the day. Equity index futures are, at the time of writing, pointing to another negative day on both the European and USA markets. The DJIA equity index future is down 0.92%, SPX down 1.06%, NASDAQ down 1.69%. UK FTSE equity index future is down 0.91%, CAC down 0.73% and the DAX equity index future is down 0.24% The dollar increased 0.2 percent to 96.88 yen late in New York on Tuesday after gaining as much as 0.6 percent earlier in the day. The greenback was little changed at $1.3573 per euro after rising 0.2 percent earlier. The 17-nation shared common currency appreciated by 0.1 percent to 131.49 yen. The dollar rose versus 13 of its 16 most-traded peers as the U.S. political stalemate persisted and President Barack Obama warned the nation faces a “very deep recession” if Congress doesn’t raise the debt limit, fueling safe haven demand for the dollar.


FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-10-09 08:30 GMT | UK Industrial Production (YoY) (Aug)
2013-10-09 14:00 GMT | UK NIESR GDP Estimate (3M) (Sep)
2013-10-09 18:00 GMT | US FOMC Minutes
2013-10-09 22:00 GMT | ECB President Draghi's Speech

FOREX NEWS :
2013-10-09 03:36 GMT | GBP/USD rally fizzles early Tuesday likely on “fade the news” reaction to Yellen news
2013-10-09 03:22 GMT | EUR/USD violates support printing 1.3562 session lows
2013-10-09 02:53 GMT | AUD/USD tumbling after poor Aussie data
2013-10-09 02:26 GMT | USD/JPY spikes to 97.36 peaks on +43 pips gains

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EURUSD
HIGH 1.36046 LOW 1.35617 BID 1.35630 ASK 1.35633 CHANGE -0.08% TIME 08 : 42:32



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Sideway
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: EURUSD tested negative territory today though appreciation above the resistive structure at 1.3584 (R1) might shift short-term tendency to the bullish side and validate our intraday targets at 1.3596 (R2) and 1.3607 (R3). Downwards scenario: Market decline below the support level at 1.3557 (S1) might shift market sentiment to the bearish side. In such scenario we expect next targets to be exposed today at 1.3546 (S2) and 1.3535 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3584, 1.3596, 1.3607
Support Levels: 1.3557, 1.3546, 1.3535

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GBPUSD
HIGH 1.61219 LOW 1.60612 BID 1.60664 ASK 1.60672 CHANGE -0.1% TIME 08 : 42:33


OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: From the technical side, medium - term tendency is bearish, however new step of recovery phase is possible above the resistance level at 1.6086 (R1). Loss here would open way towards to next targets at 1.6106 (R2) and 1.6127 (R3). Downwards scenario: Our next support level is placed at 1.6058 (S1). Possible penetration below it might initiate bearish pressure and gradually push the price towards to our intraday targets at 1.6039 (S2) and 1.6019 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.6086, 1.6106, 1.6127
Support Levels: 1.6058, 1.6039, 1.6019

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USDJPY :
HIGH 97.446 LOW 96.825 BID 97.404 ASK 97.408 CHANGE 0.56% TIME 08 : 42:34



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: USDJPY trapped to the correction phase on the hourly chart frame. Break of resistive level at 97.48 (R1) is required to enable upwards action. Next visible targets are seen at 97.67 (R2) and 97.85 (R3). Downwards scenario: Though, we still keep the bearish scenario in focus. Risk of market decline is seen below the support level at 97.18 (S1). Loss here would enable initial targets at 97.00 (S2) and 96.80 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 97.48, 97.67, 97.85
Support Levels: 97.18, 97.00, 96.80

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Oct 10 2013

Yellen's hard task highlighted by the minutes from the FOMC

Janet Yellen's difficult task was highlighted by the FOMC minutes published on Wednesday. Policy makers at the US Federal Reserve were split over the benefits of slowing down (tapering) its $85bn a month asset purchases in September, highlighting the difficult task facing her as she prepares to take chairmanship of the central bank. Barack Obama stepped up his discussions with Congress as USA political leaders look for a solution to the budget crisis that could leave the country without money to pay its bills before the end of the month. The president will meet senior Republicans from the House of Representatives at the White House on Thursday, after talks with members of his Democratic party on Wednesday evening. US default swaps trade has soared on debt fears. Growing investor fears that Washington could miss a payment on its debt has led to a surge in activity in the market for derivatives that insure against a US default. Commodities were hit hard in Wednesday's trading sessions; ICE WTI oil closing down 2.05% at $101.37 per barrel, NYMEX natural down 1.00% at $3.68 per therm. COMEX gold closed the day down 1.31%, silver down 2.46% at $21.89 per ounce.


FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-10-10 08:00 GMT | ECB Monthly Report
2013-10-10 11:00 GMT | BoE Interest Rate Decision
2013-10-10 11:45 GMT | Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda Speech
2013-10-10 16:00 GMT | Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda Speech

FOREX NEWS :
2013-10-10 05:43 GMT | USD/CHF on a strong rally higher
2013-10-10 04:32 GMT | USD/JPY soars on Nikkei, solid data and short-covering
2013-10-10 04:30 GMT | EUR/USD working on a re-test of yesterday’s low at 1.3488
2013-10-10 03:17 GMT | GBP/USD struggling to set a solid short-term low; anywhere in 1.5841 – 1.5908 will do


EURUSD :
HIGH 1.35275 LOW 1.34876 BID 1.35034 ASK 1.35037 CHANGE -0.13% TIME 08 : 52:42



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Down trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: We see potential to test our resistive barrier at 1.3516 (R1) later on today. Successful penetration above this mark might keep bullish sentiment in play and validate our intraday targets at 1.3531 (R2) and 1.3546 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, instrument might enable bearish pressure below the support level at 1.3485 (S1) and prolong initial downtrend development. Next targets on the way locates at 1.3471 (S2) and 1.3457 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3516, 1.3531, 1.3546
Support Levels: 1.3485, 1.3471, 1.3457

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GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.59654 LOW 1.59142 BID 1.59405 ASK 1.59413 CHANGE -0.09% TIME 08 : 52:43



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Down trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: Fractal level offers a key resistive barrier at 1.5968 (R1). Subsequently loss here might create upside momentum and drive market price towards to our initial targets at 1.6006 (R2) and 1.6039 (R3) in potential. Downwards scenario: Fresh low offers a key supportive measure at 1.5914 (S1) on a downside. A violation here is liable to commence correction pattern on the bigger picture and expose our initial targets at 1.5878 (S2) and 1.5845 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.5968, 1.6006, 1.6039
Support Levels: 1.5914, 1.5878, 1.5845

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USDJPY :
HIGH 97.823 LOW 97.338 BID 97.727 ASK 97.731 CHANGE 0.39% TIME 08 : 52:44



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Up trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: While price is quoted above the 20 SMA, our technical outlook would be positive. Clearance of our next resistance level at 97.87 (R1) would suggest next intraday targets at 98.01 (R2) and 98.14 (S3) in perspective. Downwards scenario: On the other hand, depreciation below the support level at 97.65 (S1) would suggest next intraday target at 97.51 (S2) and any further weakening would then be limited to final support level at 97.37 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 97.87, 98.01, 98.14
Support Levels: 97.65, 97.51, 97.37

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Oct 11 2013

ECB Agrees on swap line with PBOC as Chinese trade increases

The European Central Bank and the People’s Bank of China agreed to establish a bilateral currency swap line on Thursday, increasing access to trade finance in the euro area and strengthening the international use of the yuan. The swap line will be valid for three years and have a maximum size of 350 billion yuan ($57 billion) when Chinese currency is provided to the ECB and 45 billion euros ($61 billion) when money is given to the PBOC. The arrangement is available to all Eurosystem counter-parties via national central banks, it said. House Speaker John Boehner has proposed extending the federal debt limit until Nov. 22nd as a way to shift debate back to a government-spending bill. The bill wouldn’t end the partial shutdown of the government, which began Oct. 1st after Republicans insisted on changes to the 2010 health-care law. Boehner told reporters the House wants to “offer the president today the ability to move.”


FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
24h | G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting
24h | IMF Meeting
2013-10-11 06:00 GMT | DE Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (YoY) (Sep)
2013-10-11 12:30 GMT | CA Unemployment Rate (Sep)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-10-11 05:26 GMT | USD/CHF struggles to keep the 0.9100 level
2013-10-11 04:56 GMT | USD/CAD sits on the fence ahead of Canadian labor data, BoC outlook
2013-10-11 04:24 GMT | AUD/USD upwards amidst easing worries on US fiscal issues
2013-10-11 03:01 GMT | EUR/USD on steady climb to 1.3540

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EURUSD :
HIGH 1.35441 LOW 1.35178 BID 1.35347 ASK 1.35350 CHANGE 0.11% TIME 08 : 37:18



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: On the upside current structure might face next hurdle at 1.3546 (R1). Successful penetration above that mark would suggest next target zone – 1.3559 (R2) onto 1.3573 (R3) price levels. Downwards scenario: Any downside fluctuations remains for now limited to the next support barrier at 1.3517 (S1). Only clear break here would be a signal of possible market easing towards to our targets at 1.3503 (S2) and 1.3489 (S3) in potential

Resistance Levels: 1.3546, 1.3559, 1.3573
Support Levels: 1.3517, 1.3503, 1.3489

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GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.59903 LOW 1.5963 BID 1.59881 ASK 1.59885 CHANGE 0.13% TIME 08 : 37:18



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Our next resistance level is placed at 1.5993 (R1). Clearance here is required to commence ascending structure towards to next target at 1.6023 (R2) and any further price appreciation would then be limited to 1.6053 (R3) mark. Downwards scenario: On the other side, a dip below the initial support level at 1.5950 (S1) is liable to trigger bearish pressure and drive market price towards to supportive means at 1.5921 (S2) and 1.5891 (S3) in potential.

Resistance Levels: 1.5993, 1.6023, 1.6053
Support Levels: 1.5950, 1.5921, 1.5891

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USDJPY :
HIGH 98.552 LOW 97.921 BID 98.370 ASK 98.373 CHANGE 0.23% TIME 08 : 37:19



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Up trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: USDJPY resumed upwards penetration today and we see potential to expose our intraday targets at 98.72 (R2) and 98.88 (R3) if the price manages to overcome key resistance measure at 98.56 (R1). Downwards scenario: Possible downside pressure could be maintained if the price penetrates below the support measure at 98.24 (S1). Clearance here would open way for a price move towards to lower targets at 98.08 (S2) and 97.92 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 98.56, 98.72, 98.88
Support Levels: 98.24, 98.08, 97.92

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Oct 14 2013

World Bank head Jim Yong Kim warns US is ‘five days away from a very dangerous moment

Jim Yong Kim has warned the United States they're just 'days away' from causing a global economic disaster unless politicians come up with a plan to raise the nation's debt limit and avoid default. 'We're now five days away from a very dangerous moment. I urge U.S. policymakers to quickly come to a resolution before they reach the debt ceiling deadline. Inaction could result in interest rates rising, confidence falling and growth slowing. If this comes to pass, it could be a disastrous event for the developing world, and that will in turn greatly hurt developed economies as well." Meanwhile the Chinese have lost very little time in making their opinion known, one of the official news outlets, Xinhua, has begun to call for a new global reserve currency to be created given the instability of the dollar; "US fiscal failure warrants a de-Americanized world and the creation of a new reserve currency to be created to replace the dominant U.S. dollar, so that the international community could permanently stay away from the spillover of the intensifying domestic political turmoil in the United States." The U.S. shouldn’t risk defaulting on its debt because doing so would wreak havoc in the world’s economy and financial markets, said the heads of JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank AG and Pacific Investment Management Co. JPMorgan Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said yesterday during a panel discussion at a financial industry conference in Washington; “The United States cannot default and, in my opinion, will not default. It would ripple through the global economy in a way you couldn’t possibly understand.”


FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-10-14 24 hours | Eurogroup meeting
2013-10-14 24 hours | US. Columbus Day
2013-10-14 09:00 GMT | EU. Industrial Production s.a. (MoM) (Aug)
2013-10-14 12:00 GMT | Poland. M3 Money Supply (YoY) (Sep)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-10-14 05:08 GMT | AUD/USD gains again uptrend momentum after solid China CPI release
2013-10-14 05:07 GMT | GBP/USD trading modestly higher on concerns over US politics
2013-10-14 04:20 GMT | USD/JPY under pressure on concerns about US debt ceiling
2013-10-14 04:20 GMT | GBP/JPY consolidating recent gains; technicians say a bit more upside likely

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EURUSD :
HIGH 1.35668 LOW 1.35509 BID 1.35665 ASK 1.35668 CHANGE 0.18% TIME 08 : 25:37



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Low

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: We are not expecting significant volatility increase today however upside risk aversion is seen above the next resistance level at 1.3581 (R1). Price evaluation above this level would suggest next targets at 1.3599 (R2) and 1.3616 (R3). Downwards scenario: If the price manages to overcome our next support barrier at 1.3551 (S1), we expect to see further market decline towards to our next target at 1.3536 (S2) and then next stop could be found at 1.3517 (S3) mark.

Resistance Levels: 1.3581, 1.3599, 1.3616
Support Levels: 1.3551, 1.3536, 1.3517

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GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.59888 LOW 1.59633 BID 1.59859 ASK 1.59867 CHANGE 0.23% TIME 08 : 25:43



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Down trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Low

Upwards scenario: On the upside market might get more incentives above the immediate resistive barrier at 1.6003 (R1). If the price manages to overcome it we would suggest next intraday targets at 1.6035 (R2) and 1.6061 (R3). Downwards scenario: Penetration below the support at 1.5964 (S1) is liable to put more downward pressure on the instrument in the near-term perspective. As a result our supportive means at 1.5928 (S2) and 1.5893 (S3) might be triggered.

Resistance Levels: 1.6003, 1.6035, 1.6061
Support Levels: 1.5964, 1.5928, 1.5893

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USDJPY :
HIGH 98.351 LOW 98.119 BID 98.258 ASK 98.262 CHANGE -0.31% TIME 08 : 25:51



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Low

Upwards scenario: Any upside actions looks limited to resistance level at 98.60 (R1). Surpassing of this level might enable next target at 98.81 (R2) and any further gains would then be targeting final mark at 99.03 (R3) in potential. Downwards scenario: Next support level is seen at 98.10 (S1), any penetration below it might activate downside pressure and enable lower target at 97.89 (S2). Any further market decline would then be limited to 97.62 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 98.60, 98.81, 99.03
Support Levels: 98.10, 97.89, 97.62

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Oct 15 2013

Central Banks begin to plan for a USA default as the deadline nears

Global central banks are beginning to create contingency plans as to how they'd keep financial markets moving if the U.S. defaults. Jon Cunliffe, the Bank of England deputy governor said in testimony to U.K. Politicians on Monday; "Because in the past it’s always been sorted out is absolutely not a reason to fail to do the contingency planning. I would expect the Bank of England to be planning for it. I’d expect private-sector actors to be doing that, and in other countries as well.” Due to the Columbus Day bank holiday in the USA and Canada the main equity markets were closed and the FX markets experienced less transaction turnover on Monday. European markets mostly experienced a positive day. The STOXX index closed up 0.11%, the UK FTSE up 0.32%, the CAC closed up 0.07%, and the DAX closed down by 0.01%. The Portuguese index closed up the most in the European markets by 0.98%. Equity index futures (at the time of writing) appear to suggest that the USA main indices will tentatively open in positive territory on Tuesday; the DJIA equity index future is up 0.07%, SPX up 0.11% and the NASDAQ equity index future is up 0.15%. Commodities were mainly positive, ICE WTI oil closed the day up 0.22% at $102.24 per barrel, NYMEX natural closed up 1.17% at $3.82 per therm, COMEX gold closed the day up 0.28% at $1271.80 per ounce. Silver on COMEX was flat at the day's end at $21.27 per ounce. The dollar was little changed at 98.53 yen late in New York after weakening earlier as much as 0.5 percent to 98.08 yen. It rose 1.9 percent over the previous four days. The dollar fell 0.2 percent to $1.3565 per euro. Japan’s currency declined 0.1 percent to 133.65 per euro after weakening to 133.60 on Oct. 11th, the least since Sept. 26th. The U.S. Dollar Index, tracking the currency’s performance versus a basket of 10 leading counterparts, slid up to 0.23 percent, the biggest intraday drop since Oct. 2nd, to 1,010.07 before trading at 1,011.21, down 0.12 percent.


FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-10-15 24 hours | EU. EcoFin Meeting
2013-10-15 09:00 GMT | EU. ZEW Survey - Economic Sentiment (Oct)
2013-10-15 21:45 GMT | New Zealand. Consumer Price Index (QoQ) (Q3)
2013-10-15 23:30 GMT | New Zealand. Westpac Leading Index (MoM) (Aug)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-10-15 04:31 GMT | GBP/USD heading north but also capped by 1.6000
2013-10-15 03:46 GMT | EUR/GBP modestly lower ahead of heavy data flow Tuesday
2013-10-15 01:01 GMT | EUR/USD falls to 1.3550 bottoms
2013-10-15 00:36 GMT | AUD/USD reaches 0.9523 peaks on neutral RBA minutes

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EURUSD :
HIGH 1.35709 LOW 1.355 BID 1.35693 ASK 1.35697 CHANGE 0.07% TIME 08 : 17:32



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: On the upside potential is seen for a break above the resistance at 1.3599 (R1). In such case we would suggest next target at 1.3616 (R2) and any further rise would then be limited to final resistance at 1.3631 (R3). Downwards scenario: Possible pull back development is limited now to the key supportive barrier at 1.3551 (S1). Only loss here would be considered as a beginning of a retracement expansion. Our intraday targets locates at 1.3536 (S2) and 1.3517 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3599, 1.3616, 1.3631
Support Levels: 1.3551, 1.3536, 1.3517

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GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.59983 LOW 1.59521 BID 1.59943 ASK 1.59951 CHANGE 0.08% TIME 08 : 17:36



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Down trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Next resistance level is seen at 1.6019 (R1). Subsequently loss here might create upside momentum and drive market price towards to our initial targets at 1.6042 (R2) and 1.6061 (R3) in potential. Downwards scenario: We do expect some pull-backs development on the downside below the support level at 1.5964 (S1). Short-term momentum on the negative side might open the way towards to immediate supports at 1.5938 (S2) and 1.5914 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.6019, 1.6042, 1.6061
Support Levels: 1.5964, 1.5938, 1.5914

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USDJPY :
HIGH 98.703 LOW 98.415 BID 98.442 ASK 98.447 CHANGE -0.14% TIME 08 : 17:40



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Up trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Low

Upwards scenario: Medium term bias remains positive however further market rise is limited now to the key resistive barrier at 98.69 (R1), clearance here is required to enable next resistances at 98.86 (R2) and last one at 99.03 (R3). Downwards scenario: In terms of technical levels, risk of price depreciation is seen below the next support level at 98.10 (S1). Loss here would suggest to monitor marks at 97.89 (S2) and 97.69 (S3) as possible intraday targets.

Resistance Levels: 98.69, 98.86, 99.03
Support Levels: 98.10, 97.89, 97.69

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd,

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Oct 17 2013

Debt ceiling temporary solution provides temporary market relief

The debt ceiling resolution saw the DJIA rise by 1.36% on Wednesday. The compromise will fund the government through to mid-January and raise the debt ceiling through Feb. 7th. It also will set up a budget conference on long-term fiscal issues that would end no later than Dec. 13th. The Treasury Department will still be able to use "extraordinary measures" to work around the debt ceiling in the case that it is not raised by Feb. 7th. The first estimate for the euro area1 (EA17) trade in goods balance with the rest of the world in August 2013 gave a 7.1 billion euro surplus, compared with +4.6 bn in August 2012. The July 20132 balance was +18.0 bn, compared with +13.8 bn in July 2012. In August 2013 compared with July 2013, seasonally adjusted exports rose by 1.0% and imports by 0.2%. Euro area annual inflation was 1.1% in September 2013, down from 1.3% in August. A year earlier the rate was 2.6%. Monthly inflation was 0.5% in September 2013. European Union annual inflation was 1.3% in September 2013, down from 1.5% in August. A year earlier the rate was 2.7%. Monthly inflation was 0.4% in September 2013. The DJIA index closed up 1.36% on Wednesday, the SPX up 1.38% and NASDAQ up 1.20%. The debt ceiling compromise came too late to impact on European markets, STOXX index closed up 0.36%, FTSE up 0.34%, CAC closed down 0.29% and the DAX up 0.47%. The MIB closed up the most by 1.45% on the day.


FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-10-17 09:00 GMT | Germany. 10-y Bond Auction
2013-10-17 12:30 GMT | USA. Initial Jobless Claims (Oct 11)
2013-10-17 14:00 GMT | USA. Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Survey (Oct)
2013-10-17 23:50 GMT | Japan. Foreign bond investment (Oct 11)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-10-17 05:12 GMT | AUD/USD downwards despite a breach of the debt ceiling averted
2013-10-17 04:25 GMT | USD/CHF downwards despite greenback relief rally on debt progress
2013-10-17 02:32 GMT | EUR/USD jumps to 1.3550 highs; targets revisit; House says yes
2013-10-17 02:21 GMT | US House passes bill to end shutdown, raise debt ceiling

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EURUSD :
HIGH 1.35521 LOW 1.35157 BID 1.35468 ASK 1.35473 CHANGE 0.11% TIME 08 : 21:46



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Down trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Short- term tendency is bearish even though both moving averages are pointing up. Though risk of market strengthening is seen above the resistance level at 1.3555 (R1). Clearance here would open way towards to next targets at 1.3571 (R2) and 1.3588 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the downside our attention is shifted to the immediate support level at 1.3517 (S1). Break here is required to enable bearish forces and expose our intraday targets at 1.3498 (S2) and 1.3479 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3555, 1.3571, 1.3588
Support Levels: 1.3517, 1.3498, 1.3479

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GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.59861 LOW 1.59397 BID 1.59775 ASK 1.59785 CHANGE 0.19% TIME 08 : 21:47



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Sideway
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: GBP/USD determined clear sideways tone on the medium-term timeframe. Possibility of market appreciation is seen above the resistance level at 1.5999 (R1). Break here is required to validate next targets at 1.6019 (R2) and 1.6042 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, price pattern suggests bearish potential if the instrument manages to overcome next support level at 1.5938 (S1). Possible price regress could expose our initial targets at 1.5914 (S2) and 1.5892 (S3) in potential.

Resistance Levels: 1.5999, 1.6019, 1.6042
Support Levels: 1.5938, 1.5914, 1.5892

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USDJPY :
HIGH 99.006 LOW 98.397 BID 98.444 ASK 98.447 CHANGE -0.31% TIME 08 : 21:47



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Up trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : High

Upwards scenario: Instrument consolidates from its initial uptrend formation on the hourly chart. Resistance level at 98.82 (R1) is a key technical point on the upside. Penetration above it would suggest higher targets at 99.01 (R2) and 99.20 (R3) later on today. Downwards scenario: Prolonged movement below the initial support level at 92.28 (S1) might trigger protective orders and drive the price towards to our intraday targets at 98.10 (S2) and 97.89 (S3) later on today.

Resistance Levels: 98.82, 99.01, 99.20
Support Levels: 98.28, 98.10, 97.89

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Oct 21 2013

China’s central government has called for “unrelenting” implementation of its economic policies and reform measures

Monday sees the publication of Germany's PPI figure and the monthly report from Germany's Bundesbank. Inflation is expected to come in at 0.1% month on month. In the USA another member of the Fed will hold court with the focus moving from the debt ceiling issue to the other issues affecting the USA economy, such as the throttling of monetary easing by way of tapering. Existing home sales in the USA are expected to come in at 5.31 million from the previous month's 5.48 million. Canada's wholesale sales are anticipated to print at 0.6%. USA crude oil inventory figures are suggested to fall to 3.4 million barrels from 6.8 million barrels the previous month. More arrivals from China contributed to a 7 percent increase in visitors to New Zealand in September 2013, compared with September 2012, Statistics New Zealand said today. "The 21,200 visitors from China was well up from 14,000 last September," population statistics manager Andrea Blackburn said. "This continues the strong growth in visitor numbers which we have seen from the world's most populous country in recent years." In the September 2013 year, visitor arrivals rose 3 percent to reach 2.670 million.


FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
N/A | US CB Leading Indicator (MoM) (Sep)
2013-10-21 06:00 GMT | DE Producer Price Index (YoY) (Sep)
2013-10-21 14:00 GMT | US Existing Home Sales (MoM) (Sep)
2013-10-21 14:30 GMT | US EIA Crude Oil Stocks change (Oct 11)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-10-21 05:40 GMT | AUD/USD upwards ‘flirting’ with the 200-daily SMA at 0.9755
2013-10-21 05:04 GMT | USD/CHF moves on the upper level on greenback strengthening
2013-10-21 04:23 GMT | USD/JPY looking to test 200-day MA 97.15 - BBH
2013-10-21 03:33 GMT | EUR/USD opens week in the red as part of consolidation; upside eventually 1.3750?

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EURUSD :
HIGH 1.36879 LOW 1.36706 BID 1.36776 ASK 1.36779 CHANGE -0.06% TIME 08 : 53:03



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Sideway
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Low

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: EURUSD clearly determined positive bias on the medium-term perspective. Penetration above the resistive measure at 1.3704 (R1) might encourage protective orders execution and drive market price towards to the next resistive means at 1.3721(R2) and 1.3739 (R3). Downwards scenario: Our next supportive measure locates at 1.3658 (S1). Break here is required to enable correction action towards to next target at 1.3641 (S2). Final support for today locates at 1.3622 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3704, 1.3721, 1.3739
Support Levels: 1.3658, 1.3641, 1.3622

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GBPUSD :
HIGH 1.61774 LOW 1.61522 BID 1.61706 ASK 1.61711 CHANGE 0.04% TIME 08 : 53:04



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Sideway
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Low

Upwards scenario: On the upside fractal level at 1.6225 (R1) prevents further gains. Successful clearance here would suggest next intraday targets at 1.6248 (R2) and 1.6269 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, current range pattern on the hourly chart suggest possible retest of our supportive measure at 1.6148 (S1). Break here is required to open way towards to initial targets at 1.6125 (S2) and 1.6102 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.6225, 1.6248, 1.6269
Support Levels: 1.6148, 1.6125, 1.6102

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USDJPY :
HIGH 98.103 LOW 97.771 BID 98.021 ASK 98.024 CHANGE 0.29% TIME 08 : 53:05



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bullish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Low

Upwards scenario: Resistance at 98.16 (R1) limits possible upwards penetration. Break here is required to enable next interim target at 98.31 (R2) en route towards to final aim for today at 98.46 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, successful retest of our support level at 97.74 (S1) would clear the way for a downtrend expansion towards to our lower targets at 97.59 (S2) and 97.43 (S3) in potential

Resistance Levels: 98.16, 98.31, 98.46
Support Levels: 97.74, 97.59, 97.43

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd

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Forex Technical & Market Analysis FXCC Oct 22 2013

Tuesday's NFP day, let's be careful out there

The big event of the day is the 18 day late publication of the NFP figures. Traders need to exercise caution as the figure might come in far better than predicted, but be subject to significant revisions due to the temporary govt. shutdown. The anticipation is for a print of 182K jobs created with the unemployment rate remaining steady at 7.3%. The benchmark 10-year yield rose two basis points, or 0.02 percentage point, to 2.60 percent as of 5 p.m in New York. The price of the 2.5 percent note due in August 2023 fell 6/32, or $1.88 per $1,000 face amount, to 99 1/8. The yield declined to 2.54 percent on Oct. 18th, the lowest since July 24th, down from a 2013 high of 3 percent on Sept. 6th.Treasury 10-year notes snapped a three-day advance before the NFP government report on Tuesday.

The yen fell 0.5 percent to 98.19 per dollar after gaining 1.1 percent during the previous two days. Japan’s currency declined 0.4 percent to 134.32 per euro and touched 134.38, the weakest level since Sept. 23rd. The dollar was little changed at $1.3681 per euro after gaining 0.3 percent earlier. The U.S. Dollar Index, which monitors the greenback versus a basket of 10 other major currencies, rose 0.2 percent to 1,004.55 late in New York. The gauge fell to 1,000.70 on Oct. 18th, the lowest intraday level since Feb. 13th, extending a weekly loss to 1 percent, the most in a month. The price of crude oil fell below $100 a barrel Monday after the U.S. government reported an increase in supplies. Metals prices were broadly higher and crop prices were mixed. Crude oil for November delivery fell $1.59, or 1.6 percent, to $99.22 a barrel in New York. That's the first close below $100 a barrel since July.


FOREX ECONOMIC CALENDAR :
2013-10-22 08:30 GMT | UK Public Sector Net Borrowing (Sep)
2013-10-22 12:30 GMT | US Nonfarm Payrolls (Sep)
2013-10-22 12:30 GMT | CA Retail Sales (MoM) (Aug)
2013-10-22 23:00 GMT | AU CB Leading Indicator (Aug)

FOREX NEWS :
2013-10-22 05:15 GMT | Good Chinese data leads to little movement in the markets; traders await US data
2013-10-22 05:09 GMT | Oil sits below $100, gold consolidates
2013-10-22 04:35 GMT | GBP/USD grinds slowly lower ahead of NFP data
2013-10-22 04:12 GMT | NFP likely no to have two-way directionality as usual - Rabobank

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EURUSD :
HIGH 1.36806 LOW 1.36622 BID 1.36711 ASK 1.36713 CHANGE -0.07% TIME 08 : 43:23



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Sideway
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

MARKET ANALYSIS - Intraday Analysis

Upwards scenario: Possibility of further price progress is seen above the next resistance level at 1.3688 (R1). Breakthrough here would suggest interim target at 1.3704 (R2) and then mark at 1.3721 (R3) acts as next attractive point. Downwards scenario: As long as price stays below the 20 SMA our technical outlook would be negative. Extension lower the key support level at 1.3651 (S1) is being able to drive market price towards to our next targets at 1.3635 (S2) and 1.3618 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3688, 1.3704, 1.3721
Support Levels: 1.3651, 1.3635, 1.3618

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GBPUSD
HIGH 1.61475 LOW 1.61154 BID 1.61274 ASK 1.61277 CHANGE -0.11% TIME 08 : 43:24



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Down
TREND CONDITION : Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Retracement formation remains in power. Our next resistive measure lies at 1.6148 (R1), break here is required to achieve higher targets at 1.6173 (R2) and 1.6199 (R3). Downwards scenario: Our bearish expectations remain intact below the key support level at 1.6115 (S1). Price penetration below it would allow further declines towards to lower targets at 1.6090 (S2) and 1.6065 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.6148, 1.6173, 1.6199
Support Levels: 1.6115, 1.6090, 1.6065

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USDJPY :
HIGH 98.364 LOW 98.136 BID 98.311 ASK 98.313 CHANGE 0.14% TIME 08 : 43:25



OUTLOOK SUMMARY : Up
TREND CONDITION : Upward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT : Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY : Medium

Upwards scenario: Instrument gained momentum on the upside recently, turning short-term bias to the positive side. Next resistive structure on the way lies at 98.37 (R1), break here would suggest next intraday targets at 98.50 (R2) and 98.62 (R3). Downwards scenario: On the other hand, loss of our support level at 98.15 (S1) would open road for a market decline towards to our next target at 98.03 (S2). Any further price weakening would then be limited to final support at 97.90 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 98.37, 98.50, 98.62
Support Levels: 98.15, 98.03, 97.90

Source: FX Central Clearing Ltd