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Strategy Video: AUD/USD and AUD/JPY Stand at Critical Support Ahead of RBA

Talking Points:
• The RBA rate decision is this week's top, scheduled monetary policy event
• Market-derived swaps show a 75 percent probability of a 25bp cut, but Economists are far less convinced
• At the last RBA cut (February 3), there was a notable lack of follow through on AUD selling

 
Heavily One-Sided Sentiment Points to British Pound Weakness

Today is Thursday which means quantitative strategist David Rodriguez just released his weekly analysis of the Speculative Sentiment Index (SSI) on DailyFX.com: "Retail forex traders continue buying aggressively into British Pound weakness, and a contrarian view of crowd sentiment leaves us watching for further weakness.

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"The ratio of long to short positions in the GBP/USD stands at 2.32 as 70% of traders are long. Yesterday the ratio was 1.03; 51% of open positions were long. Long positions are 59.8% higher than yesterday and 48.1% above levels seen last week. Short positions are 28.8% lower than yesterday and 11.4% below levels seen last week.

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"We use our SSI as a contrarian indicator to price action, and the fact that the majority of traders are long gives signal that the GBP/USD may continue lower. The trading crowd has grown further net-long from yesterday and last week. The combination of current sentiment and recent changes gives a further bearish trading bias."
 
USDOLLAR at Trend Defining Line

Senior Technical Strategist Jamie Saettele posted the following daily chart of the Dow Jones-FXCM Dollar Index (ticker: USDOLLAR).


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"USDOLLAR continues to respect well-defined parallels. A drop below the lower parallel would indicate an important behavior change and potential for the largest decline since July 2014. At the same time, the median line could provide resistance near 12220."
 
USD/CAD Short Scalps Face 1.2300 Hurdle Ahead of CPI

Talking Points
  • USD/CAD attempting break of multi-month range lows / consolidation
  • Key interim support 1.23- Short scalp bias favored sub-1.2443
  • See event risk on tap this week on the Economic Calendar at DailyFX.com

 
Major Shift in Forex Trader Behavior Points to US Dollar Weakness

In his weekly update of the the Speculative Sentiment Index (SSI) posted today on DailyFX.com, quantitative strategist David Rodriguez had this to say: "An aggressive shift towards crowd buying leaves us firmly in favor of continued US Dollar weakness—particularly versus the Euro, Sterling, and New Zealand Dollar.

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"The ratio of long to short positions in the GBP/USD stands at -1.44 as 41% of traders are long. Yesterday the ratio was 1.07; 52% of open positions were long. Long positions are 2.4% lower than yesterday and 45.4% below levels seen last week. Short positions are 49.8% higher than yesterday and 138.7% above levels seen last week.

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"We use our SSI as a contrarian indicator to price action, and the fact that the majority of traders are short gives signal that the GBPUSD may continue higher. The trading crowd has flipped from net-long to net-short from yesterday and last week. The combination of current sentiment and recent changes gives a further bullish trading bias."
 
Gold Prices May Be Topping, S&P 500 Locked in Trading Range

Below are highlights from DailyFX.com strategist Ilya Spivak's Cross-Market Technical Update:


GOLD (XAU/USD) TECHNICAL ANALYSIS - Prices may be carving out a bearish Head and Shoulders top chart pattern.

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Confirmation is required on a daily close below 1185.23, the 23.6% Fibonacci expansion, with the first downside target thereafter coming in the 38.2% level (1161.16). Near-term resistance is at 1224.15, the April 6 high.


S&P 500 (SPX500) TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – Prices continue to hover below resistance in the 2111.00-19.40 area (23.6% Fibonacci expansion, February 25 high).

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A break above that on a daily closing basis exposing the 38.2% level at 2154.90. Alternatively, a reversal below the 14.6% Fib at 2084.00 targets the March 12 low at 2040.10.
 
USD/JPY Outlook Remains Mired by Bearish Momentum

In this video, DailyFX currency analyst David Song explains why he's targeting 120.55 for USD/JPY.

 
What are the Critical Dates for Greece and the Euro?

Greek negotiations with the Euro Working Group (EWG) and the International Monetary Fund remain a key risk to markets as a Greek default would likely force substantial market volatility and force it out of the Euro Zone. But what are truly key deadlines for the at-risk Hellenic government and broader markets?

Quantitative strategist David Rodriguez highlights some of the critical dates to watch in the weeks and months ahead.

  • Great risk surrounds Greek repayment of debt, potentially leading to exit of Euro Zone
  • Critical dates ahead lead volatility prices/expectations significantly higher
  • Important to monitor Euro volatility risk and adjust positions accordingly

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What's the most important date on the calendar? David Rodriguez discusses this in his article on DailyFX.com
 
FX Crowd Positions Point to Continued US Dollar Losses, Euro Gains

David Rodriguez's weekly update on DailyFX.com of the Speculative Sentiment Index (SSI) shows that retail traders remain broadly long the US dollar.

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In particular, aggressive crowd selling points to Euro gains.

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SSI is a contrarian indicator to price action, so the fact that the majority of traders are short gives signal that the EURUSD may continue higher.
 
COT: Crude Oil Small Traders Flip to Net Long Position

The Commitments of Traders (COT) Index is the difference between net speculative positioning and net commercial positioning measured. The latest data show that small non-commercial traders have flipped to being net long crude oil.

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Non-commercials tend to be on the wrong side at the turn, and commercials the correct side. Use of the index is covered in more detail by senior technical strategist Jamie Saettele in his article on DailyFX.com
 
USDOLLAR Daily: and the beat goes on

DailyFX currency strategist Michael Boutros tweeted this chart of the Dow Jones-FXCM Dollar Index (ticker: USDOLLAR) which has posted its 5th consecutive day of declines:

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He is "looking at 10,809/15" as a target for the USDOLLAR. To get his latest trading ideas and charts, you can follow Michael Boutros on Twitter @MBForex
 
Video: Dollar Fundamental Bearing Black-and-White or Shades of Grey?

In today's strategy video, DailyFX chief currency strategist John Kicklighter looks at the difference between 'black-and-white' developments and those that are more appropriately termed 'shades of grey' with reference to today's US GDP release and the FOMC rate decision.

Talking Points:
• Event risk can offer a clear surprise and impact on the market or it can blur the market's view
• Wednesday, US GDP signaled a distinct view for the masses while the FOMC further stirred debate on hikes
• Both technicals and fundamentals can drive market moves or destabilize them

 
US Dollar Remains a Sell versus the Euro Until this Changes

Quantitative strategist David Rodriguez had this to say in his weekly report on the Speculative Sentiment Index (SSI)":

"Aggressively one-sided retail forex sentiment points to US Dollar weakness."

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"Until we see an important shift, we will remain in favor of buying Euro versus USD."

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You can see his full analysis in individual currency sections of his report on DailyFX.com
 
The past two days have seen EUR/USD reach the highest levels on our Real Volume indicator (8+ billion per day) since February 2012.

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The new Direction Real Volume indicator shows that buying volume exceeded selling volume on the platform today.
 
Video: Heavy Speculation of a Rate Cut Marks RBA Decision as Volatility Event

Talking Points:
• According to swaps, the market is pricing in a 75 percent probability of an RBA 25bp rate cut Tuesday
• The same level of confidence for a rate cut was priced in for February's move, but the reaction surprised
• Given the market expectations, the more surprising and likely impactful move would come with no change

 
Putting USD Correction into Perspective Post-GDP, Pre-NFPs

Talking Points:
  • EURUSD trades down to former resistance turned support, daily 8-EMA.
  • USDJPY breakout gathers pace - easiest path forward for USD.
  • See the DailyFX.com Economic Calendar for Tuesday, May 5, 2015.

 
USDollar Moves to Daily Support

In his chart of the day, forex trading instructor Walker England looks at the Dow Jones-FXCM Dollar Index (ticker: USDOLLAR)


USDollar 30Minute Chart
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Complete analysis on DailyFX.com
 
Sentiment Data Favor Selling US Dollar Weakness

In today's weekly update of the Speculate Sentiment Index (SSI), DailyFX quantitative strategist David Rodriguez had this to say:

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Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.


"One-sided forex trading crowd sentiment continues to point to US Dollar weakness versus the Euro.

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"Until this changes we like buying EUR/USD dips."
 
EUR/JPY New Trend - FX Sentiment & Volume Analysis

Forex trading instructor Tyler Yell said in his trading lesson today on DailyFX.com that "FXCM Trading Volume on the EUR/JPY has seen an abrupt turn as price broke through resistance after a series of lower highs and lower lows. With SSI showing a greater than 2:1 ratio of short-interest, sentiment traders are favoring upside.


EUR/JPY Turns Focus On Prior Resistance to Validate Upside
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"Over the last month, the three largest volume days or associated on up days from the 126.08 low recorded on April 14, 2015. The price action and volume picture helps to paint a picture of just how bullish the EUR/JPY may be coming.


EUR/JPY SSI Hits 12-Month Lows
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"The inverse relationship that SSI has with price might point us towards a higher EURJPY. 68% of retail traders are short. An SSI value of -2.08 is the lowest SSI value we have seen since the December 2014 high."
 
NZD/JPY Rebound Testing Resistance - Scalps Target 89.50 Inflection Zone

Talking Points
  • NZDJPY Critical 180pip range in focus
  • 89.50 key targeted resistance / bearish invalidation
  • Visit the Economic Calendar on DailyFX.com to see event risk on tap this week

 
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