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USD/JPY Outlook May 14-18

posted by forexcrunch 13 days ago in USD, JPY made popular 13 days ago

USD/JPY remained in range and closed the week almost unchanged, as safe haven flows balanced upside pressure. The first release of GDP is the highlight of this busy week. Here’s an outlook for the Japanese events and an updated technical analysis

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USD/CHF Outlook May 14 -18

posted by forexcrunch 13 days ago in USD, CHF

USD/CHF showed some movement, but was little changed over the week, closing just shy of the 0.93 level, at 0.9297. This week looks to be a quiet one, with only three releases. Here is an outlook for the Swiss events, and an updated technical anal

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EUR/USD Outlook May 14-18

posted by forexcrunch 14 days ago in USD, EUR made popular 14 days ago

Euro/dollar finally broke down, lost uptrend support and the critical 1.30 line, as the debt crisis worsened once again. Yet it didn’t collapse. Does this point to a correction, or more gradual moves downwards? The upcoming week is packed with ev

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USD/CAD Outlook May 14-18

posted by forexcrunch 14 days ago in USD, CAD

The Canadian dollar surrendered to the might of the greenback for a second week in a row. Will the strong Canadian jobs help the loonie withstand the storm? Inflation data and the G8 meetings are the major events this week. Here’s an outlook for

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Forex Weekly Outlook May 14-18

posted by forexcrunch 15 days ago in USD

The dollar had a superb week, riding on European fears to reach levels last seen in mid-March. Will we see a correction as many US figures are released? Or will the European news continue pushing the greenback higher? US retail sales, Philly Fed

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EUR/USD Recovers from Lows on Greek Coalition Hopes

posted by forexcrunch 15 days ago in USD, EUR

Euro/dollar is now recovering from the lows it fell into, as some hope for a forming a government is emerging in Greece. A moderate left wing party is now shifting towards a compromise with the pro-bailout parties. Worries about Spain’s banking i

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USD/CAD: Trading the Canadian Employment Change

posted by forexcrunch 16 days ago in USD, CAD made popular 16 days ago

The Canadian employment change is an important leading indicator which often a significant impact on the markets, and can affect the direction of USD/CAD. A reading which is higher than forecast is bearish for the US dollar.

Here are the detai

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EUR/USD Steadier, but Greek Drama Continues

posted by forexcrunch 16 days ago in USD, EUR made popular 16 days ago

Euro/dollar edged upwards after yesterday’s (May 9th) drop, but was still trading below the 1.30 level, as the political crisis in Greece continues. With some Greek politicians openly stating that the bailout package is null and void, the markets

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EUR/USD Dipping Below Support – Are Bad News Finally Reflect

posted by forexcrunch 17 days ago in USD, EUR made popular 17 days ago

Is the bad from Greece and Spain finally pushing the euro lower? EUR/USD is now dipping below the critical line of 1.2945 which successfully cushioned the pair earlier in the week.

The break is not confirmed yet, and could be false, but it’s t

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EUR/USD Slump Continues, Falls Below 1.30

posted by forexcrunch 18 days ago in USD, EUR made popular 17 days ago

The euro dropped below the 1.30 level, as the fallout from the French and Greek elections continue to spook the markets. There are fears that the political instability in Greece and the sharp turn to the left in France may interfere with austerit

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Will Spain Follow Ireland or Iceland?

posted by forexcrunch 18 days ago in USD, EUR made popular 18 days ago

Spain is currently the epicenter of the debt crisis. The euro-zone’s fourth largest economy suffers from a wide range of problems, with the unemployment rate of 24.4% being the worst.

High debt, like in Spain or Greece, isn’t Spain’s problem.

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GBP/USD: Trading the British Manufacturing Production

posted by forexcrunch 18 days ago in USD, GBP made popular 18 days ago

The British Manufacturing Production indicator provides analysts and traders with a snapshot of the health of the manufacturing sector. A reading which is higher than the market prediction is bullish for the pound.

Here are all the details, an

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