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GBP/USD: pound saw a Shark
11/17/2016

On the GBP/USD daily chart, a break of support at 1.2365 can lead to the activation of the "Shark" pattern. Its target 88.6% is located at 1.2125. Resistance is located near the 1,248 mark. If it is tested successfully, the second shoulder of the "Head and shoulders" pattern will be formed.

On the GBP/USD hourly chart, if quotes go out from the short-term upward trading channel and test the support at 1.2365, the prices fall down towards 1.2125. There is 88.6% target in the "Shark" pattern.

Recommendation: SELL 1,2365 SL 1,242 TP 1,2125.

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Morning brief for November 17, 2016
11/17/2016

USD/JPY spearheaded on Wednesday following the BOJ’s open market operation. The Bank committed itself to buy unlimited amounts of JGBs of specific maturities in September. Today we witnessed the first shot of the BOJ’s yield control policy that resulted in the immediate weakening in the yen. After the BOJ’s operation USD/JPY rolled back from 109.7 (its 5-month high) to 108.54. Now the pair is trading around the 109.00 mark.

EUR/USD nudge up earlier this morning to 1.0711 after setting an 11-month low of 1.0666 overnight as US bond yields started to fall. Today’s focus will be on the bunch of statistical data coming from the US (building permits, monthly CPI, Core CPI, unemployment claims, manufacturing index) and on speeches of Fed’s senior officials (Fed’s Char Janet Yellen, Dudley, Brainard). While listening Ms. Yellen, pay attention to her comments on the market's election result reaction - including a rise in government bond yields; her views on potential economic effects of Trump's expansionary fiscal policies and assessment of the risk of a sharp rise in inflation rates. And, of course, we will be waiting for the confirmation of the Fed’s intention to raise interest rates in December. The possibility of the incoming Federal Reserve’s interest rates hike now is pricing at 94%.

NZD/USD was a gainer of the last trading session. It reached 0.7106 having risen from its early low at 0.7033.

AUD/USD is consolidating at 0.7480 level. Earlier today we had several data releases from Australia: there were a positive employment change and a lower unemployment rate. But we must admit that changes in figures were negligible, so they didn’t offer support to Aussie.

USD/CAD slipped some points in the course of the session. The support line at 1.3416 (100-hour MA) braced the fall of prices. At the present moment, quotes are paving its way towards1,345o level located near the (50-hour MA). It seems that CAD didn’t pay heed to the oil prices drop overnight. Brent oil futures missed some points as soon as EIA report showed a significant build up in the US oil inventories. The data release outweighed hopes for a producers’ output cut following Russia’s comments about a possible meeting with Saudi Arabia.

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EUR/USD: waiting the correction
11/17/2016

Technical levels: support – 1.0680/90; resistance – 1.0740, 1.0790.

Trade recommendations:

1. Buy — 1.0700; SL — 1.0680; TP1 — 1.0740; TP2 – 1.0790.

Reason: bearish Ichimoku Cloud; a dead cross of Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen; strong support under 1.0700 and oversold market.

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GBP/USD: bullish trend may continue
11/17/2016

Technical levels: support – 1.2420; resistance – 1.2520, 1.2610.

Trade recommendations:

1. Buy — 1.2450/60; SL — 1.2430; TP1 — 1.2560; TP2 — 1.2610.

Reason: bullish Ichimoku Cloud; correctional dead cross of Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen; a support of the Cloud and Senkou Span B.

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USD/JPY: bulls are stopped by 110.00
11/17/2016

Technical levels: support – 108.70, 107.90; resistance – 109.30, 109.70.

Trade recommendations:

1. Sell — 109.00; SL — 109.20; TP1 — 108.50; TP2 — 107.90.

Reason: bullish Ichimoku Cloud and rising Tenkan-sen and Senkou Span; a golden cross of Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen; but there is an overbought market and a strong resistance levels.

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Eurozone political risk calendar and EUR/USD forecasts
11/17/2016

EUR/USD was weakening for eight consecutive days following the US presidential election outcome. Many analysts believe that the euro will continue to move downwards with some reoccurring rebounds.

There are several fundamental reasons for such forecast:

widening the US – Eurozone interest rate differentials;
an anticipation of Trump’s expansionary fiscal policies in par with a faster pace of Fed hikes;
the ECB will favor the euro weakening until it becomes disorderly;
troubled political circumstances in the euro area. Just look at the European political calendar. You will see that next year and the end of this year will be rather turbulent and grotty for the Eurozone.

The pair rose today on the slowing pace of the US Treasuries yields. It could be viewed as a short-term correction. The overall sentiment for the euro is still “bearish”.

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Key option levels for Thursday, November 17th
11/17/2016

EUR/USD

Main trend Short-term period Medium-term period
Bearish Neutral
Changes in the open interest + 32 483 ? + 93 958 ?
Closest resistance levels 1.0746; 1.0776; 1.0794; 1.0817
Closest support levels 1.0670; 1.0651; 1.0621; 1.0578
Trading recommendations
Baseline scenario Short EUR/USD below 1.0670, with target points at 1.0651 and 1.0621
Alternative scenario Moving above 1.0746 can be considered as a signal to Buy the pair, with target at 1.0776 and 1.0794


GBP/USD

Main trend Short-term period Medium-term period
Bearish Bearish
Changes in the open interest + 228 ? + 480 ?
Closest resistance levels 1.2497; 1.2527; 1.2547; 1.2570
Closest support levels 1.2446; 1.2426/11; 1.2387; 1.2350
Trading recommendations
Baseline scenario Short GBP/USD below 1.2446, with target points at 1.2426/11 and 1.2387
Alternative scenario Moving above 1.2497 can be considered as a signal to Buy the pair, with target at 1.2527 and 1.2547


USD/JPY

Main trend Short-term period Medium-term period
Bullish Bearish
Changes in the open interest + 2 991 ? + 1 607 ?
Closest resistance levels 109.34; 109.65; 109.99; 110.22
Closest support levels 108.79; 108.55; 108.14; 107.87
Trading recommendations
Baseline scenario Long USD/JPY above 109.34, with the target points at 109.65 and 109.99
Alternative scenario Moving below 108.79 can be considered as a signal to sell the pair, with target at 108.55 and 108.14


USD/CAD

Main trend Short-term period Medium-term period
Neutral Bullish
Changes in the open interest + 489 ? + 522 ?
Closest resistance levels 1.3446; 1.3466; 1.3486; 1.3515
Closest support levels 1.3394; 1.3373; 1.3342; 1.3303
Trading recommendations
Baseline scenario Short (?) USD/CAD below 1.3394, with the target points at 1.3373 and 1.3342
Alternative scenario Moving above 1.3446 can be considered as a signal to Buy the pair, with target at 1.3466 and 1.3486


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11/17/2016

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AUD/NZD under bearish pressure
11/17/2016

AUD/NZD falling inside the minor impulse wave
Next sell target – 1.0470
AUD/NZD continues to fall inside the minor impulse wave (iii), which belongs to the minor impulse wave 3 from the start of October. The active wave (iii) started when the pair reversed down from the resistance level 1.0660 (lower boundary of the strong resistance zone, which has been reversing the price from May). The resistance zone near the resistance level 1.0660 was strengthened by the upper daily Bollinger Band.

AUD/NZD is expected to fall further to the next sell target at the key support level 1.0470 (which reversed the pair at the start of this month).

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AUD/USD falling inside minor corrective wave 2
11/17/2016

AUD/USD falling inside minor corrective wave 2
Next sell target - 0.7440
AUD/USD has been falling sharply in the last few trading sessions inside the minor corrective wave 2 – which started earlier – when the pair reversed down from the resistance zone lying between the resistance levels 0.7800 and 0.7730 (which resistance zone has been reversing the price from April). This resistance zone was strengthened by the upper daily Bollinger Band.

AUD/USD is likely to fall to the next sell target at the strong support level 0.7440 (forecast price for the completion of the active minor correction 2 and the low of the previous wave (2) from September).

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Fundamental analysis for GBP/USD
11/17/2016

GBP/USD rose mainly on the upbeat retail sales report released earlier today. As soon as the High Court announced its decision on the legality of “Brexit” traders warmed to sterling having stopped to sell it disorderly. Now the market awaits a decision of the Supreme Court to confirm their “bullish” sentiments towards GBP. Morgan Stanley believes that the “Brexit” process might be delayed as the UK government may need to pass the Great Repeal bill before triggering Article 50. It should take lots of time as the law-making process in the UK usually, proceed at snail’s pace.

Next week traders will keep in focus the Autumn Statement. According to Financial Times, Philip Hammond, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, will have to admit the largest deterioration in British public finance since 2011. This may send the pound down. Some analysts, however, believe that the market’s reaction to the Autumn Statement should be limited, as it is already aware of the negative impact of “Brexit”.

For example, BNP Paribas is still long GBP/USD targeting 1.2924. According to BNPP’s analysts, the pound has a room for the short-term appreciation with BoE maintaining its neutral monetary stance and with private sector’s anticipations of a higher inflation rate. But in the longer-term GBP/USD should fall again with the rising uncertainty over the US future and USD strengthening.

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EUR/USD: two "Flags" in a row
11/18/2016

There’s a “Flag” pattern, so the market is likely going to decline towards the nearest support at 1.0600 – 1.0572. However, if we see a pullback from this level, there’ll be an opportunity to have an upward movement in the direction of a resistance at 1.0673 – 1.0710.

The price faced a support at 1.0616. At the same time, there’s a possible bearish pattern, so the pair is likely going to continue falling down towards the next support at 1.0600 – 1.0572. If bears be stopped here, then bulls will probably try to achieve a resistance at 1.0673 – 1.0710.

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GBP/USD: bearish "Triangle"
11/18/2016

The price is consolidating between the nearest resistance at 1.2556 and the 55 Moving Average. Therefore, bears are likely going to get a support at 1.2330 in the short term. If a pullback from this level happens, there’ll be an option to see a bullish movement towards a resistance at 1.2556 – 1.2621.

We’ve got a possible “Triangle” pattern here. So, the price is likely going to decline in the direction of the next support at 1.2399 – 1.2351. Meanwhile, there’s a chance to have an upward correction later on.

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EUR/USD: bears going to reach support line
11/18/2016

There’s a bearish trend on the Daily chart. Also, we don’t have any reversal pattern so far. However, there’s an opportunity to have a local upward correction, but bears will probably try to deliver a new low afterwards.

We’ve got a “Three Methods” pattern on the four-hours chart. Moreover, there isn’t any reversal pattern so far. At the same time, if we see any bullish pattern, there’ll be an opportunity to have a local correction.

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USD/JPY: "Window" acted as support
11/18/2016

We’ve got a “Doji” pattern, which hasn’t been confirmed yet, so bulls are still here. In this case, the price is likely going to test the nearest resistance soon. If we see a pullback from this level, there’ll be an option to have a bearish correction.

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The last “Window” acted as a support. Also, we have a “High Wave” at the last low. So, there’s an opportunity to have a local correction. Meanwhile, bulls are likely going to deliver a new high afterwards.

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USD/JPY: "Window" acted as support
11/18/2016

We’ve got a “Doji” pattern, which hasn’t been confirmed yet, so bulls are still here. In this case, the price is likely going to test the nearest resistance soon. If we see a pullback from this level, there’ll be an option to have a bearish correction.

The last “Window” acted as a support. Also, we have a “High Wave” at the last low. So, there’s an opportunity to have a local correction. Meanwhile, bulls are likely going to deliver a new high afterwards.

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EUR/USD & Draghi Speech: Are we about to see a bottom in the Euro?
11/18/2016

Today at 08:00 GMT will speak the ECB’s president Mario Draghi from Frankfurt; the current location of the central bank’s offices. It should be interesting to see what will be the reaction from the ECB leader after CPI in the Eurozone and maybe we can hear something about Donald Trump’s victory as the new United States president. With that being said, Draghi’s speech could bring some volatility to the markets.

Our technical analysis for EUR/USD at daily chart remains strongly bearish, as the pair already refreshed its lowest level in nearly one year. There is also a moving average crossover ongoing and eventually, the pair could plummet to test the support zone of 1.0561, which is a very strong barrier for sellers across the board. However, to the upside, if EUR/USD manages to break higher the 1.0641 level, then it can test the 1.0750 zone.

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USD/CHF: Crab will show the way to bulls
11/18/2016

On the USD/CHF daily chart, after target on the previously formed long was fulfilled, "bulls" faced with the convergence zone. If they manage to test the resistance at 1.009 (78,6% Fibo level from XA wave), the transformation of "Gartley" pattern to the "Crab" pattern will open the way towards 1,077 for them.

On the USD/CHF hourly chart, correction in the direction of the lower boundary of the upward trading channel, the 23,6% level formed from the last "bullish" wave and target 88,6% in the "Shark" pattern should be used for the formation of long positions.

Recommendation: BUY 0,994 SL 0,9875 TP1 1,017 TP2 1,077.

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USD/CAD: bulls continue their rally
11/18/2016

On the USD/CAD daily chart, after targets on the previously formed longs were fulfilled, "bulls" face with the resistance at 1.3572 (50% Fibo retracement level from the last long-term downward wave + target 161,8% in the "Crab" inverted pattern). A successful test of the bears' strongholds can lead to the continuation of the bulls' rally towards 1.369 and 1.384.

On the USD/CAD hourly chart, "bulls" accelerate their pace. A breakout of resistance at 1,3575 will be a signal for opening long positions.

Recommendation: BUY 1,3575 SL 1,352 TP1 1,369 TP2 1,384.

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Morning brief for November 18,2016
11/18/2016

USD/JPY surged above 110.55. The greenback was buoyed after Fed Chair Yellen confirmed that a rate hike could come “relatively” soon. Yesterday the BOJ launched an implementation of its yield curve policy buying JGBs to weaken the yen. Today the bank’s operations were renewed. Another factor that contributes to the strengthening of USD is the rise of the US Treasuries.

PM of Japan Shinzo Abe and future US president Donald Trump are going to meet today. Traders will be watching for any comments from Trump on its policy in relation to Japan and other Asian countries. In the course of his election campaign he was repeatedly accusing Japanese and Chinese governments of currency manipulations threatening to impose tariffs on their imports.

EUR/USD slumped to 1.0620, a low that the pair experienced a year ago. Today traders will be waiting for the ECP president Mario Draghi speech at the 26th European Banking Congress at 10:30 am (Metatrader time). Volatility is usually experienced as he speaks.

AUD/USD slumped below 0.7370 on the Asian session mainly on the USD strengthening.

NZD/USD fell as well. This week was rather “shaky” for New Zealand as it is struggling with damages after huge Monday’s earthquake. Statistics New Zealand did a great job. Its website is listing some of the delayed data that is not officially released (official data releases will commence from Monday). The retail sales report is in line with expectation (+0.9% prior +2.3%), but treat this result with caution until official figures surface.

GBP/USD edged down below the support at 1.2420. Today’s session should be rather smooth for the pound.

USD/CAD rose to 1.3582 (50% Fibo retracement level from January 2016 high). Brent oil futures fell to $46 mark hit by the US dollar’s strength.

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