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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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Forex Analysis & Reviews: Overview of the GBP/USD pair on April 11, 2024

The GBP/USD pair continues to trade in a flat on the 24-hour timeframe, which is the most important thing. We still expect movement to the south, but below the level of 1.2500, the pair has not been able to break out for 4 months already. Therefore, the flat must be completed first, and only then should the technical picture be analyzed for trading signals to form a new trend. And yesterday's decline in quotes by 200 points fundamentally changes nothing yet. Purchases of the pair are possible if the price fails to overcome the lower boundary of the sideways channel. Then the target will again be the level of 1.2800. But we believe that the time to end the flat has come. Illustration notes: Linear regression channels - help determine the current trend. If both are directed in the same direction, the trend is strong. The moving average line (settings 20.0, smoothed) - determines the short-term trend and 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 that a trend reversal in the opposite direction is approaching.


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Forex Analysis & Reviews: Analysis and trading tips for EUR/USD on April 12 (US session)

Analysis of transactions and trading tips on EUR/USD Further decline became limited because the test of 1.0702 occurred during the sharp drop of the MACD line from zero. CPI data in France and Germany coincided with forecasts, indicating that everything proceeds according to the plan of the ECB. In fact, it said it intends to lower interest rates in June. In the afternoon, consumer sentiment index from the University of Michigan and inflation expectations will come out, but regardless of the data released, euro will have a chance for an upward correction, so be cautious with selling at current lows.

For long positions: Buy when euro hits 1.0678 (green line on the chart) and take profit at the price of 1.0725. Growth will occur after very poor statistics from the US. When buying, ensure that the MACD line lies above zero or rises from it. Euro can also be bought after two consecutive price tests of 1.0646, but the MACD line should be in the oversold area, as only by that will the market reverse to 1.0678 and 1.0595. For short positions: Sell when euro reaches 1.0646 (red line on the chart) and take profit at the price of 1.0595. Pressure will return in the case of strong data from the US. When selling, make sure that the MACD line lies below zero or drops down from it. Euro can also be sold after two consecutive price tests of 1.0678, but the MACD line should be in the overbought area as only by that will the market reverse to 1.0646 and 1.0595.

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Forex Analysis & Reviews: EUR/USD and GBP/USD: Technical analysis on April 15

EUR/USD

Higher Timeframes Last week had a pronounced bearish character due to the significant downward momentum. Bears approached the influence zone of the monthly support at 1.0611, so the results of testing and interaction may determine further priorities and opportunities. The levels passed today act as supports, but due to the remote location (1.0755), they are unlikely to be relevant in the near future.

H4 - H1 The main advantage on the lower timeframes currently belongs to the bearish players. However, the pair is trading within an upward correction zone, now testing the central pivot point (1.0665). The next resistance in the development of the correction today can be noted at 1.0706 (R1), but the meeting with the weekly long-term trend (1.0771), which governs the current balance of power, will be of greater significance. A breakout and reversal of the trend could change the market's preferences. If the current correction is completed and the pair returns to the downward trend's development, the bears' focus will be on passing through the supports of classic pivot points (1.0599 - 1.0558 - 1.0492).

GBP/USD

Higher Timeframes Last week, bearish players managed to assert themselves by closing the week below the current supports (1.2464 - 1.2481 - 1.2503). The main task now is to maintain the achieved level. The next bearish target on the higher timeframes is the final level of the golden cross of the weekly Ichimoku cloud (1.2383). For bullish players to re-enter the market under current conditions, they need to form a rebound from the encountered support zone (1.2464 - 1.2481 - 1.2503)



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Forex Analysis & Reviews: Trading plan for GBP/USD on April 16. Simple tips for beginners

Take note that a significant event occurred last week – the pair left the 4-month sideways channel and may now begin forming a strong downtrend. There were concerns that the new week would start with another illogical rise from the pound, but so far they have not been justified.

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