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GBPUSD – technical overview

Signs have emerged of the market wanting to put in a longer-term base after collapsing to a record low in September 2022. The November 2022 monthly close back above 1.2000 strengthens this prospect. Any setbacks should now be well supported ahead of 1.2000. Next key resistance comes in at 1.3143.

• R2 1.2425 – 19 September high – Strong
• R1 1.2347 – 21 September high – Medium
• S1 1.2211 – 10 October low – Medium
• S2 1.2163 – 9 October low – Medium

GBPUSD – fundamental overview

The Pound continues to benefit from broad based US Dollar outflows this week. Downbeat outlooks from two UK housing-related companies has not been given much attention. Key standouts on Thursday’s calendar come from UK GDP and industrial production, the ECB Minutes, US CPI, and initial jobless claims.

USDJPY – technical overview

At this stage, it looks like the market is wanting to resume the bigger picture uptrend and head back towards a retest of that multi-year high from October 2022 up at 151.95. Look for any weakness to continue to be well supported on dips.

• R2 150.17 – 3 October/2023 high – Strong
• R1 150.00–  Psychological – Medium
• S1 148.53 – 29 September low – Medium
• S2 147.31 – 3 October low – Strong

USDJPY – fundamental overview

Yield differentials continue to widen in favor of the US Dollar, with downside pressure in the Yen picking up some more after Japan producer prices came in softer than expected. Key standouts on Thursday’s calendar come from UK GDP and industrial production, the ECB Minutes, US CPI, and initial jobless claims.

AUDUSD – technical overview

There are signs of the potential formation of a longer-term base with the market trading down into a meaningful longer-term support zone. Only a monthly close below 0.6300 would give reason for rethink. Back above 0.6523 will take the immediate pressure off the downside and strengthen case for a bottom.

• R1 0.6501– 29 September high – Strong
• R2 0.6445 – 11 October high – Medium
• S1 0.6300 – Figure – Medium
• S2 0.6285 – 3 October/2023 low – Strong

AUDUSD – fundamental overview

The copper, commodities complex has been looking more skeptical of China stimulus efforts, while RBA Kent was out endorsing a rate pause. These two developments have factored into a recent run of Aussie selling. Key standouts on Thursday’s calendar come from UK GDP and industrial production, the ECB Minutes, US CPI, and initial jobless claims.

USDCAD – technical overview

Above 1.3000 signals an end to a period of longer-term bearish consolidation and suggests the market is in the process of carving out a more significant longer-term base. Next key resistance now comes in up into the 1.4000 area. Setbacks should be very well supported down into the 1.3000 area.

• R2 1.3786 – 5 October high – Strong
• R1 1.3695 – 7 September high – Medium
• S1 1.3569 – 10 October low – Medium
• S2 1.3552 – 2 October low – Medium

USDCAD – fundamental overview

The Canadian Dollar has been consolidating in recent sessions, though we have seen some outperformance against its peers on the back of a good Canada building permits number. Key standouts on Thursday’s calendar come from UK GDP and industrial production, the ECB Minutes, US CPI, and initial jobless claims.

NZDUSD – technical overview

Overall pressure remains on the downside with the market once again stalling out on a run up into the 0.6500 area. Ultimately, a break back above 0.6049 would be required to take the immediate pressure off the downside. A monthly close below 0.5900 would intensify bearish price action.

• R2 0.6049 – 29 September high – Strong
• R1 0.6056 – 11 October high – Medium
• S1 0.5871 – 4 October low – Medium
• S2 0.5859 – 5 September/2023 low – Strong

NZDUSD – fundamental overview

The New Zealand Dollar has been better bid this week in response to higher commodities, higher equities, and broad based selling of the US Dollar. Key standouts on Thursday’s calendar come from UK GDP and industrial production, the ECB Minutes, US CPI, and initial jobless claims.

US SPX 500 – technical overview

Longer-term technical studies are in the process of unwinding from extended readings off record highs. Look for rallies to be well capped in favor of lower tops and lower lows. A monthly close back above 4600 will be required to take the immediate pressure off the downside. Next key support comes in at 4200.

• R2 4467 – 18 September high – Medium
• R1 4401 – 21 September high – Medium
• S1 4267 – 9 October low – Medium
• S2 4201 – 4 October low – Strong

US SPX 500 – fundamental overview

We've finally reached a point in the cycle where the Fed recognizes unanchored inflation expectations pose a greater downside risk than over-tightening. This is significant, as it means less investor friendly monetary policy, especially with the growth outlook looking up in recent months. Overall, we expect inflation to continue to be a problem in 2023 that results in downside pressure into rallies despite market expectations that would argue otherwise.

GOLD (SPOT) – technical overview

The 2019 breakout above the 2016 high at 1375 was a significant development, opening the door for fresh record highs. Setbacks should now be well supported above 1600 on a monthly close basis ahead of the next major upside extension. Next major resistance comes in at 2100, above which opens the next extension towards 2500.

• R2 1900 – Round Number – Medium
• R1 1880 – 29 September high – Medium
• S1 1810 – 6 October low – Medium
• S2 1805 – 28 February/2023 low – Strong

GOLD (SPOT) – fundamental overview

The yellow metal continues to be well supported on dips with solid demand from medium and longer-term accounts. These players are more concerned about inflation risk and a less upbeat global growth outlook. All of this should keep the commodity well supported, with many market participants also fleeing to the hard asset as the grand dichotomy of record high equities and record low yields comes to an unnerving climax.