AUD/USD Analysis: US Dollar Rebounds from Decline Yesterday, the PMI Manufacturing indices for several countries were published. The news turned out to be disappointing for the US - according to ForexFactory: → Final Manufacturing PMI: actual = 51.3; expected = 50.9; previous value = 50.9; → ISM Manufacturing PMI: actual = 48.7; expected = 49.8; previous value =...
MSFT Shares Surge on Record Yearly Volumes On Friday, 31 May, almost 48 million Microsoft shares were traded on the NASDAQ – the highest number since the start of 2024. Meanwhile, the MSFT price chart formed a “hammer” candle: → trading opened at $416.75 per MSFT share; → mid-session, the price dropped below $406; → however, by the end of trading, the price had...
WTI Oil Price Unchanged After OPEC+ Meeting The OPEC+ meeting over the weekend did not have a substantial impact on the price of crude oil. As the chart shows, WTI oil opened today at $76.72 per barrel, while on Friday it closed at $76.57 – indicating that the decision made by oil producers is ambiguous. The bullish argument is that restrictions on oil...
Order Blocks and Breaker Blocks and How To Trade Them In the intricate world of trading, especially within the forex markets, understanding the mechanics behind order blocks and breaker blocks is paramount. These concepts, rooted in the actions of institutional participants, offer a window into the potential future price movements. In this article, we’ll explore...
USD/CHF Rate Falls Over 1% After SNB Chief's Statements As evidenced by the USD/CHF chart, yesterday one US dollar was worth 0.913 Swiss francs, but today it is already 0.903, indicating a rate drop of approximately 1%. According to MT Newswires, the franc's strengthening is attributed to statements by Swiss National Bank (SNB) President Thomas Jordan. In his...
NIO Shares Surged Over 9% on Sales Growth Expectations As evidenced by the NIO stock price chart, yesterday's trading closed at $4.93, while today the NIO share price is around $5.40, indicating an increase of over 9%. According to MarketWatch, the rise is driven by expectations that the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer's deliveries are likely to reach...
Market Analysis: USD/CAD Eyes More Gains USD/CAD is rising and might aim for a move above the 1.3690 resistance zone. Important Takeaways for USD/CAD Analysis Today USD/CAD is showing positive signs above the 1.3660 support zone. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance near 1.3690 on the hourly chart at FXOpen. USD/CAD...
Market Analysis: GBP/USD Dips GBP/USD is attempting a recovery wave from 1.2680. Important Takeaways for GBP/USD Analysis Today The British Pound started a fresh decline from the 1.2800 resistance zone. There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near 1.2740 on the hourly chart of GBP/USD at FXOpen. GBP/USD Technical Analysis On the...
Supply and Demand Trading Patterns and Strategies Understanding the nuances of supply and demand is essential for traders to discern potential market reversals, identify trend continuations, and execute well-informed trading strategies. This article delves into the core patterns and strategies of trading based on these zones, providing a structured approach to...
Nasdaq Index Shows Uncertainty Ahead of PCE Release The main event of the week is the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, which the Federal Reserve particularly focuses on when assessing inflation in the US. The release is scheduled for Friday at 15:30 GMT+3. As this important event approaches, rumours and trader expectations about the...
EUR/USD Exchange Rate Has Fallen Below 1.08 Level As the EUR/USD chart today shows, yesterday the rate dropped by 0.46% – the most significant strengthening of the US dollar against the euro in one day this month. Moreover, the rate fell below the psychological mark of 1.08 euros per dollar (in the first half of May, it served as resistance). Yesterday's...
GBP/JPY at Highest Level in Over 15 Years As shown by today's GBP/JPY chart, the exchange rate has not only surpassed the psychological level of 200 yen per pound but has also exceeded the peak of 29 April 2024. The market is now experiencing prices last seen in 2008. The main driver of the pound’s strength against the yen is the difference in monetary policies...
Elon Musk Contributes to NVDA Price Surge to a New Record Yesterday, on Tuesday, Nvidia's stock price reached a historic high, surpassing the $1,130 mark, increasing by almost 7% relative to Monday's closing price. This happened after a turbulent past week, during which Nvidia published a very strong report that led to an over 8% rise in its stock price in one...
Market Analysis: USD/CHF Targets Upside Break USD/CHF is rising and might aim a move toward the 0.9155 resistance. Important Takeaways for USD/CHF Analysis Today USD/CHF is showing positive signs above the 0.9110 resistance zone. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at 0.9130 on the hourly chart at FXOpen. USD/CHF...
Market Analysis: EUR/USD Slips EUR/USD started a downside correction from the 1.0890 resistance. Important Takeaways for EUR/USD Analysis Today The Euro struggled to clear the 1.0890 resistance and declined against the US Dollar. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at 1.0860 on the hourly chart of EUR/USD at FXOpen. EUR/USD...
Forex Market Sentiment Strategies In forex trading, high performance often hinges not only on fundamental knowledge and technical analysis skills but also on the collective psychology of market participants. Leveraging market sentiment can thus be effective. This article discusses forex market sentiment, unravelling its nuances, exploring key indicators and...
WTI Crude Oil Price Shows Bullish Trend Ahead of OPEC Meeting As the chart indicates, on Monday, the price of WTI crude oil rose by approximately 1%. Reuters reports that the bullish sentiment is driven by: → the upcoming OPEC+ meeting scheduled for 2 June; → expectations of high fuel demand with the start of the summer driving season and holiday season in the...
USD/JPY Analysis: The Market is Indecisive Near Its Peak Since May 1 As the USD/JPY chart shows today: → The price is in an upward trend (indicated by the blue channel) that has been relevant since the beginning of 2024. → On Thursday, May 23, the exchange rate nearly reached 157.2 yen per US dollar, surpassing the peak of May 14. → Following this, the market...