Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Forex Market Updates & Commentary

Forex Market Updates & Commentary

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Forex Quick. USDJPY running into upside resistance at 93.18 area.

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 07:11 AM PDT


Forex QUICK: USDCAD continues move lower on policy

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 06:28 AM PDT


Forex Morning Report - April 20

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 06:23 AM PDT


Forex QUICK: Bank of Canada Interest Rate decision

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 06:05 AM PDT


Forex QUICK: EURUSD testing key level at 1.3484-87

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 05:18 AM PDT


Bobbys Corner-Open Market-April.20.2010

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 05:13 AM PDT

bob-slade-forex-2-150x200Good Morning:

As optimism mounts that the world economic recovery continues to gain traction, the JPY lost some ground, as investors look for higher-yielding assets, thusdemand for the safety of the JPY diminished in overnight trading.
Commodity currencies (AUD,CAD) were the winners overnight, as risk taking re-enters the mindset of the FX marketplace.
The Euro was a touch stronger-but remains under pressure as the Greek debt crisis continues.  The Greek government, EU, and IMF are hoping to meet tomorrow to work out the details of the aid package.  Greece’s debt issues are going to be a long term issue-with no short term fix.

Asian equity markets were mixed, and European equity markets are higher, as are US Futures at this time.
Commodities are also higher this morning.

Oil:$82.35                                           Gold:$1141.90

No Major Data today>

HAVE A GREAT DAY & GOOD LUCK

Forex QUICK: USDJPY trends higher today. Support at 92.71.

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 05:08 AM PDT


Forex QUICK: GBPUSD correcting in early NY trade. 1.5365 eyed

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 04:59 AM PDT


FOREX QUICK: Bank of Canada Rate decision key event for the day

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 04:51 AM PDT


NY Opening Forex Commentary is available for viewing

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 04:34 AM PDT


Comments From EU Commission

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 03:53 AM PDT

The EU Commision released the following statements:

  •  Talks with Greece on their aid program should start on wednesday and that such talks take 2-3 weeks.
  • Much of the work on the Greek package has been carried out already and there is a need to be more specific on Greece’s fiscal measure for 2011 and 2012.
  • Forecasting Greek aid needs for the next 2 years is difficult.
  • IMF will provide additional financing for the first year, but cannot confirm the amount.
  • The talks cover now until 2012.

Cable Testing 61.8% Retracement level

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 02:41 AM PDT

The GBP/USD broke through both the 50.0% fibo retracement and the 200 hour moving average in the past two hours and now appears to be testing the 61.8% retracement level, which comes in at 1.5395. It should also be noted that the 100 hour moving average comes in just below it at 1.5392, which may also supply additional resistance. If resistance is found, the next target level to the down side is the 200 hour average which comes in at 1.5368, but if the pair can close above the 61.8% line, it may signify further upward trading for the pair.

4-20-gbp

Greece sells EU 1.95 bln of 13 week bills

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 02:16 AM PDT

Greece sells EU 1.95 bln of 13 week bills to yield 3.65%.

This has again catapulted Eur/Usd above 1.3500 after paring back gains of ZEW data.

Comments made by ZEW’s Franz

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 02:12 AM PDT

ZEW’s Franz had this to say after release of Eurozone and German ZEW data;

*  investors expect recovery to continue

* confidence boosted by rising exports, incoming orders

* exports are stabilizing German economic growth

* does not expect influence from volcano at moment; may impact some sectors if planes stay down long

* almost no change in inflation expectations

Eurozone & German ZEW Economic Survey

Posted: 20 Apr 2010 02:03 AM PDT

Eurozone ZEW Economic Sentiment came in at 46.0, stronger than the 39.3 expected.

German ZEW Economic Sentiment came in at 53.0, stronger than the 45.1 expected.

German ZEW Current Situation came in at -39.2, stronger than the -48.0 expected.

Strong number for the Euro as Eur/Usd was pushed above 1.3500 to trade as high as 1.3515.

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