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Forex Analysis & Reviews: Overview of the GBP/USD pair. April 2nd. The British pound continues to ignore the fundamental background

The GBP/USD pair continues to trade in a flat over the 24-hour timeframe. We still expect movements to the south, now with targets at 1.2512 and 1.2489, and the market still extremely reluctantly buys the dollar and sells the pound, often ignoring the fundamental and macroeconomic background. Thus, first, the flat needs to end, and then analyze the technical picture for trading signals. Monday should not mislead traders into believing in the pound's decline. Explanations for illustrations: Linear regression channels - help determine the current trend. If both are directed in the same direction, it means the trend is currently strong. The moving average line (settings 20.0, smoothed) - determines the short-term trend and the direction in which trading should be conducted. Murray levels - target levels for movements and corrections. Volatility levels (red lines) - the probable price channel in which the pair will spend the next day, based on current volatility indicators. CCI indicator - its entry into the oversold zone (below -250) or overbought zone (above +250) indicates an approaching trend reversal in the opposite direction.

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Forex Analysis & Reviews: EUR/USD and GBP/USD: Technical analysis on April 3

Higher Timeframes At the close of the previous session, the attraction of the weekly support (1.2577) managed to halt the decline and return the market to its influence zone. Therefore, if bearish players want to continue the decline, the targets of which were detailed in yesterday's review, they first need to overcome the attraction and influence of the weekly support at 1.2577. However, if bullish players continue restoring their positions now, the market will first encounter resistance from the daily short-term trend (1.2606), and then the daily cloud may come into play (1.2637 - 1.2671).

H4 - H1 On lower timeframes, the pair continues to work within a correction zone. Currently, the central pivot point of the day (1.2563) is being used as support. The next supports during intraday decline will be the classic pivot points S1 (1.2548) - S2 (1.2524) - S3 (1.2509). A change in intraday priorities may occur upon the breakthrough and reversal of the weekly long-term trend (1.2601). To further strengthen bullish sentiments, the resistance levels of classic pivot points located above the trend will be crucial, with today's R3 (1.2626) being the reference point.

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The EUR/USD pair surged above the 1.0840 mark, against the logic of fundamental analysis. From a technical perspective, the volume of long positions could have increased after the price upwardly breached the 1.0800 level. On the 30M, 1H and 4H charts, the RSI technical indicator shows signs of the euro's overbought conditions. On the 4-hour chart, the Alligator's MAs are headed upwards. It changed direction when the price suddenly jumped.



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Forex Analysis & Reviews: Analysis and trading tips for USD/JPY on April 5 (US session)

Analysis of transactions and trading tips on USD/JPY Further growth became limited as the test of 151.40 coincided with the sharp rise of the MACD line from zero. Dollar bulls took advantage of the morning dip, but everything could change upon the release of US data. Weak figures on the growth of new jobs will lead to a decline in USD/JPY, which could end with a retest of weekly lows. Strong statistics, on the other hand, will quickly push the pair back towards the yearly high, although that may be unlikely. FOMC members Thomas Barkin and Michelle Bowman will also speak today.

For long positions: Buy when the price hits 151.52 (green line on the chart) and take profit at 152.14. Growth will occur after strong reports from the US and hawkish statements from Fed representatives. When buying, ensure that the MACD line lies above zero or rises from it. Also consider buying USD/JPY after two consecutive price tests of 151.28, but the MACD line should be in the oversold area as only by that will the market reverse to 151.52 and 152.14. For short positions: Sell when the price reaches 151.28 (red line on the chart) and take profit at 150.63. Pressure will return in the case of poor labor market data. When selling, ensure that the MACD line lies below zero or drops down from it. Also consider selling USD/JPY after two consecutive price tests of 151.52, but the MACD line should be in the overbought area as only by that will the market reverse to 151.28 and 150.63.

What's on the chart: Thin green line - entry price at which you can buy USD/JPY Thick green line - estimated price where you can set Take-Profit (TP) or manually fix profits, as further growth above this level is unlikely. Thin red line - entry price at which you can sell USD/JPY Thick red line - estimated price where you can set Take-Profit (TP) or manually fix profits, as further decline below this level is unlikely. MACD line- it is important to be guided by overbought and oversold areas when entering the market Important: Novice traders need to be very careful when making decisions about entering the market. Before the release of important reports, it is best to stay out of the market to avoid being caught in sharp fluctuations in the rate. If you decide to trade during the release of news, then always place stop orders to minimize losses. Without placing stop orders, you can very quickly lose your entire deposit, especially if you do not use money management and trade large volumes. And remember that for successful trading, you need to have a clear trading plan. Spontaneous trading decision based on the current market situation is an inherently losing strategy for an intraday trader.


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Forex Analysis & Reviews: EUR/USD. April 8th. Preparations for the ECB meeting are in full swing



The EUR/USD pair dropped to the support zone of 1.0785–1.0801 on Friday, rebounded from it, and resumed the upward process towards the Fibonacci retracement level of 38.2%–1.0866. A new rebound from this level will again benefit the US dollar, as will a return to the zone of 1.0785–1.0801. Consolidation of the pair's rate below this zone will increase the probability of further decline towards the Fibonacci level of 0.0% at 1.0696. In my opinion, the option with a decline remains the most consistent.

The wave situation remains quite clear. The last completed downward wave broke the low of the previous wave (from March 19th), and the new upward wave has not yet approached the last peak (from March 21st). Thus, we are currently dealing with a "bearish" trend, and at the moment there is no sign of its completion. For such a sign to appear, the current upward wave must break the current last peak (from March 21st). If the new downward wave fails to break the low from April 2nd, this will also be a sign of the end of the "bearish" trend. The news background on Friday was very strong and extensive. It all started with the report on retail trade in the European Union. Volumes decreased by 0.5% m/m and by 0.7% y/y. Thus, from the very morning on, bears had reasons to counterattack. Next, in the United States, three reports on the labor market, unemployment, and wages were released, which also supported the bears, but the zone of 1.0785–1.0801 proved to be an insurmountable obstacle for them. This week will see the ECB's third meeting this year. I expect that interest rates will not be changed, but Christine Lagarde's statements will indicate that the regulator will be ready to lower rates at the next meeting. It's difficult to say whether the strengthening of the ECB's "dovish" sentiment will help the bears, as the market has long understood that the first easing of monetary policy awaits it in June. But once again, the news background will be on the side of sellers.


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Forex Analysis & Reviews: Forecast for USD/JPY on April 9, 2024

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The USD/JPY pair covered the entire range of target levels 150.80-151.95 in two days. On Friday, the price turned upwards from the balance line (red moving average) and from the level of 150.80. This morning, the upper boundary of the range and the embedded line of the global price channel (blue) have been tested.

The signal line of the Marlin oscillator is directed upwards in the positive territory. Consolidating above 151.95 will pave the way for the price to hit the target level of 154.25. A downward movement is possible after the price breaks through 150.80. The pair has a good potential to rise.

On the 4-hour chart, the price has settled above the balance indicator line, testing resistance at 151.95. The Marlin oscillator is in the uptrend territory. Consolidating above 151.95 opens the nearest target along the MACD line at 152.45. Surpassing yesterday's low at 151.58 will relieve the bullish pressure and shift the focus to 150.80.

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Forex Analysis & Reviews: GBP/USD on April 10. USD does not rely on traders' support

Hi, dear traders! On the 1-hour chart, the GBP/USD pair rose to the resistance zone of 1.2705–1.2715 and rebounded from it on Tuesday. The instrument made a reversal in favor of the US dollar. This allows us to expect some decline in the direction of the support zon

The situation with waves recently has not raised any questions. The last completed bearish wave easily broke the last low (from March 19), and the new bullish wave is not yet strong enough to break through the last high from March 21. Thus, the trend for the GBP/USD pair is bearish, and there are no signs of its end. The first sign of the bulls going on the offensive could be a breakout of the high from March 21. But to reach the 1.2788-1.2801 zone, the bulls need to cover a distance of about 140 pips, which is unlikely to happen in the coming days. If a new downward wave does not break the low of April 1, this will also be a sign of a change in the trend to bullish, but this wave has not even begun yet. There was no important news for the pound sterling and the US dollar on Tuesday. However, today a crucial report on inflation will be released in the US, which is already causing conflicting sentiment. On the one hand, inflation may accelerate again, which will arouse another wave of hawkish comments from FOMC policymakers. Any increase in hawkish expectations provides support to the US dollar, which has been going through hard times in recent months. On the other hand, the greenback did not grow in response to the US nonfarm payrolls released last week. Besides, the US dollar ignores the fact that the number of potential rate cuts in 2024 has been steadily declining. Last but not least, the US currency do

On the 4-hour chart, GBP/USD reversed in favor of the British pound after forming a bullish divergence at the RSI indicator and consolidation above the level of 1.2620. However, the bearish divergence of the CCI indicator enables us to expect a reversal in favor of the US dollar and some fall in the instrument. In my opinion, it will be short-lived. The bearish trend remains on the 1-hour chart, but on the 4-hour chart, the horizontal movement is going on.


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