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Cumprimentos Marco Henriques

09/05/2016

Forex Market Update


This morning, the greenback is trading lower against most of the major currencies.
The EUR is trading higher against the USD, after Eurozone’s investor confidence index advanced more-than-market estimates in May. Moreover, Germany’s factory orders edged up more-than-expectations in March, indicating signs of robust demand and strength being extended to the second quarter.
The YEN lost ground against the USD. Earlier today, the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) March monetary policy meeting indicated that the central bank agreed that the country’s economy was recovering, but warned of a weakening consumer sentiment and a slowdown in consumer inflation. Further, the BoJ added that the nation faces number of downside risks with sluggish exports, though domestic demand is expected to rise. Moreover, Japan’s consumer confidence weakened less-than-expected in April, indicating less confidence in the minds of consumers regarding the economic conditions.
On Friday, the greenback traded higher in the New York session against the key currencies. Macroeconomic data released indicated that the US economy created fewer jobs than market expectations in April and unemployment rate remained unchanged in the same month. A disappointing jobs report gave way for expectations that the US Fed will not hike rates any sooner. Meanwhile, average hourly earnings increased on a monthly as well as on an annual basis in April. Separately, the nation’s consumer credit expanded more-than-expected in March.

EURUSD
At 09:40 GMT, the pair is trading at 1.1405, with the EUR trading marginally higher against USD from the New York close. In economic news, Eurozone’s Sentix investor confidence advanced more-than-expected in May. The pair witnessed a high of 1.1421 and a low of 1.1380 during the session. The Euro traded 0.29% lower against the US Dollar in the New York session on Friday, with the pair closing the session at 1.1403.  The pair is expected to its find support at 1.1363 and its first resistance at 1.1462.

GBPUSD
The GBP is trading at 1.4457 against the USD at 09:40 GMT, 0.19% higher from the New York close. Going forward, traders will keep an eye on UK’s BRC retail sales, scheduled later in the day for further cues. The Pound hit a high of 1.4469 and a low of 1.4378 against the US Dollar this morning. On Friday, the Pound traded 0.18% lower against the US Dollar in the New York session and ended at 1.4429. Immediate downside, the first support level is seen at 1.4376, while on the upside, the first resistance level is situated at 1.4540.

USDJPY
The US Dollar is trading at 107.86 against the Yen at 09:40 GMT, 0.69% higher from the New York close. Earlier in the session, data showed that Japan’s consumer confidence index declined in April from previous month’s level. The pair traded at a high of 107.96 and a low of 107.08 this morning. On Friday, the US Dollar traded 0.57% higher against the Yen in the New York session and ended at 107.12. Immediate downside, the first support level is seen at 106.88, while on the upside, the first resistance level is situated at 108.40.

USDCHF
This morning, at 09:40 GMT, the US Dollar is trading at 0.9687 against the Swiss Franc, 0.43% lower from the New York close. On the data front, Switzerland’s consumer price index advanced more-than-expected on a monthly basis in April. The pair witnessed a high of 0.9738 and a low of 0.9685 during the session. On Friday, the USD traded 0.52% higher against the CHF in the New York session and ended at 0.9728.  Immediate downside, the first support level is seen at 0.9645, while on the upside, the first resistance level is situated at 0.9733.

USDCAD
At 09:40 GMT, the pair is trading at 1.2915, with the USD trading 0.10% higher against CAD from the New York close.  This morning, the pair traded at a high of 1.2955 and a low of 1.2899. The US Dollar declined against the Canadian Dollar in the New York session on Friday, closing 0.13% lower at 1.2902. In economic news, Canada’s unemployment rate unexpectedly remained steady at 7.1% in April. The pair is expected to its find support at 1.2852 and its first resistance at 1.2967.

AUDUSD
The Australian Dollar is trading at 0.7354 against the US Dollar at 09:40 GMT, 0.19% lower from the New York close. Elsewhere, in China, Australia’s top trading partner, overnight data indicated that trade balance widened in April. The pair witnessed a high of 0.7387 and a low of 0.7334 during the session. The Australian Dollar traded 0.11% higher against the US Dollar in the New York session on Friday, with the pair closing the session at 0.7368.  The pair is expected to its find support at 0.7327 and its first resistance at 0.7387.

Gold
The precious metal is trading at $1278.60 per ounce at 09:40 GMT this morning, 0.86% lower from the New York close.  This morning, the precious metal traded at a high of $1291.20 per ounce and a low of $1276.50 per ounce. On Friday, gold traded 0.36% lower in the New York session and closed at $1289.70 per ounce. However, gold prices pared its losses, after a weaker than expected jobs report, raised anticipations that the Federal reserve will delay raising interest rates anytime soon. Gold has its first support at $1270.83 per ounce and its first resistance at $1292.03 per ounce.

Silver
The precious metal is trading at $17.40 per ounce at 09:40 GMT this morning, 0.60% lower from the New York close. During the session, silver traded at a high of $17.53 per ounce and a low of $17.36 per ounce. In the New York session on Friday, silver rose 0.14% and closed at $17.51 per ounce. Silver has its first support at $17.20 per ounce and its first resistance at $17.62 per ounce.

Oil
The commodity is trading at $45.71 per barrel at 09:40 GMT this morning, 2.58% higher from the New York close. Crude oil hit a high of $45.75 per barrel and a low of $44.55 per barrel during the session. In the New York session on Friday, crude oil rose 1.6% to close at $44.56 per barrel, after a wildfire in Canada, lowered the nation’s crude production. Moreover, Baker Hughes reported that US oil rig count fell by 5 to 415 last week, registering its seventh consecutive week decline. Immediate downside, the first support level is seen at $44.25 per barrel, while on the upside, the first resistance level is at $46.46 per barrel.

Economic Snapshot

UK Halifax house price index declined more than expected in April
On a MoM basis, the Halifax house price index recorded a drop of 0.80% in April, in the UK, compared to a revised rise of 2.20% in the previous month. Market anticipation was for the Halifax house price index to ease 0.30%.

Eurozone investor confidence index advanced in May
In May, the investor confidence index in the Eurozone advanced to 6.20, compared to market expectations of a rise to a level of 6.00. In the prior month, the investor confidence index had recorded a reading of 5.70.

German factory orders advanced more than expected in March
In March, the seasonally adjusted factory orders recorded a rise of 1.90% in Germany, on a monthly basis, more than market expectations for a rise of 0.60%. Factory orders had dropped by a revised 0.80% in the prior month.

Swiss consumer price index advanced more than expected in April
In April, the consumer price index recorded a rise of 0.30% in Switzerland, on a MoM basis, more than market expectations for an advance of 0.10%. The consumer price index had registered a similar rise in the previous month.

Japanese consumer confidence index registered a drop in April
The consumer confidence index in Japan fell to a level of 40.80 in April, compared to market expectations of a drop to 40.70. The consumer confidence index had recorded a reading of 41.70 in the prior month.

Chinese trade surplus widened in April
In April, trade surplus in China rose to $45.56 billion, compared to market expectations of a trade surplus of $40.00 billion. China had posted a trade surplus of $29.86 billion in the previous month.

Chinese imports dropped more than expected in April
In China, imports recorded a drop of 10.90% on a YoY basis in April, higher than market expectations for a fall of 4.00%. In the previous month, imports had dropped 7.60%.

Chinese exports unexpectedly slid in April
Exports in China unexpectedly dropped 1.80% on a YoY basis in April, lower than market expectations for a steady reading. Exports had recorded a rise of 11.50% in the prior month.

Good trades.