Risk on vibes into Fed day

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Today’s report: Risk on vibes into Fed day

Risk sentiment held up well on Tuesday, helped along by China stimulus news and a healthy round of US data. Over in China, things were looking up after Chinese leaders pledged to boost consumption and offer more support for the beaten down property market.

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EURUSD – technical overview

The Euro remains well supported on dips following a run to the topside through 1.1000 earlier this year. Any additional setbacks should be well supported ahead of 1.0500 in favor of a bullish continuation. Ultimately, only a monthly close back below 1.0500 would give reason for concern. Next key resistance comes in the form of the February 2022 high at 1.1496.

  • R2 1.1200 – Figure – Medium
  • R1 1.1147 - 24 July high – Medium
  • S1 1.1021 - 25 July low – Medium
  • S2 1.0943 – 10 July low – Medium

EURUSD – fundamental overview

The Euro fell for a sixth day on Tuesday after another round of discouraging data. Eurozone Q2 loan demand sunk by the most on record, while German IFO disappointed. What really stood out was a worrying slide in the survey's current assessment reading down to its lowest level since February 2021 and also much lower than the 94.3 average reading over the winter quarters that posted growth contractions. Key standouts on Wednesday’s calendar come from US new home sales, the Bank of Canada summary of deliberations, and the Fed decision late in the day.

EURUSD - Technical charts in detail

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 1.3500.

  • R2 1.2965 – 20 July high – Medium
  • R1 1.2905 – 21 July high – Medium
  • S1 1.2798 – 24 July low – Medium
  • S2 1.2658 – 3 July low – Medium

GBPUSD – fundamental overview

The Pound managed to catch a bid tone on Tuesday, helped along by a stronger round of CBI data. UK business optimism jumped to +6 from -2 previous. Key standouts on Wednesday’s calendar come from US new home sales, the Bank of Canada summary of deliberations, and the Fed decision late in the day.

USDJPY – technical overview

The major pair has seen a nice recovery following the massive correction out from multi-year highs. Setbacks have finally been well supported ahead of 125.00 in the 127s thus far. At this stage, it looks like the market could be 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 ahead of 135.00 in favor of the next higher low.

  • R2 143.01 – 10 July high – Medium
  • R1 141.96 – 21 July high– Medium
  • S1 139.75 – 21 July low – Medium
  • S2 139.11 – 20 July low – Medium

USDJPY – fundamental overview

There has been plenty of news in recent days backing up the view the BOJ is unlikely to shift YCC policy this week. All of this has to renewed selling in the Yen and consolidation into Friday's BOJ meeting. Key standouts on Wednesday’s calendar come from US new home sales, the Bank of Canada summary of deliberations, and the Fed decision late in the day.

AUDUSD – technical overview

There are signs of the potential formation of a longer-term base following the late 2022 surge back above 0.6500. Next key resistance comes in at 0.7284. Setbacks should continue to be well supported in the 0.6500 area. Only a monthly close below 0.6500 would give reason for rethink.

  • R1 0.7000– 16 June high – Strong
  • R2 0.6847 – 20 July high – Medium
  • S1 0.6715 – 24 July high – Medium
  • S2 0.6595 – 29 June low – Strong

AUDUSD – fundamental overview

The Australian Dollar was helped along on Tuesday by upbeat news out of China. Chinese leaders pledged to boost consumption and offer more support for the beaten down property sector to help revive an underperforming economy. Key standouts on Wednesday’s calendar come from US new home sales, the Bank of Canada summary of deliberations, and the Fed decision late in the day.

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 1.3387 – 7 July high – Strong
  • R1 1.3244 – 18 July high – Medium
  • S1 1.3093 – 14 July/2023 low – Medium
  • S2 1.3000 – Psychological – Strong

USDCAD – fundamental overview

The Canadian Dollar wasn't comfortable extending its recent run of gains despite continued demand for oil and an ongoing bid in US equities. It seems the Loonie was more comfortable positioning into today's Fed event risk. Key standouts on Wednesday’s calendar come from US new home sales, the Bank of Canada summary of deliberations, and the Fed decision late in the day.

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 0.6577 would be required to take the immediate pressure off the downside. A monthly close below 0.6000 would intensify bearish price action.

  • R2 0.6316 – 19 July high – Strong
  • R1 0.6242 – 21 July high – Medium
  • S1 0.6117 – 23 June low – Medium
  • S2 0.6050 – 29 June low – Strong

NZDUSD – fundamental overview

The New Zealand Dollar extended its recent recovery rally on Tuesday, helped along by ongoing demand for commodities and stocks. Key standouts on Wednesday’s calendar come from US new home sales, the Bank of Canada summary of deliberations, and the Fed decision late in the day.

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 4376.

  • R2 4600 – Round Number – Strong
  • R1 4581 – 25 July/2023 high – Medium
  • S1 4496 – 17 July low – Medium
  • S2 4376 – 10 July 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 that risks potential recession in the months ahead. 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 in the face of the latest pullback in inflation.

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. The recent break back above 1808 strengthens the bullish outlook. Next major resistance comes in at 2100, above which opens the next extension towards 2,500.

  • R2 2076 – Record high/2020 – Strong
  • R1 1988 – 20 July high – Medium
  • S1 1900 – Round Number – Medium
  • S2 1893 – 29 June 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.

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