- Advanced GDP
- University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment
Overall, today’s US data is competing against ECB Chairman Mario Draghi’s speech yesterday, where he stated that the Euro isn’t going anywhere. The statements were a stamp of approval for the currency and has led traders to believe that the ECB will be more proactive in its involvement to stimulate the EU’s economy. The news led European and US equity prices higher while boosting the EURUSD around 200 pips higher. However, even with the optimism, the current reality of the EU’s financial crisis was highlighted today with Spanish Unemployment figures showing the country’s jobless rate at 24.6%.
Key charts to keep your eyes on
EURUSD: After yesterday’s big move the EURUSD ‘s gains hit selling pressure just above 1.2300, at its long term resistance level. Looking ahead, unless the EURUSD can trade and hold above its resistance, the longer term downward momentum could cause the EURUSD to see profit taking today.
GBPUSD: On Wednesday we mentioned that even after the UK’s poor GDP figures, the GBPUSD held above its longer term support level. As such, the appearance of demand set up a possible move higher which was materialized over the last two days. With demand stepping up, the GBPUSD looks like a breakout candidate with a possible long term move to 1.6000, if it can overtake its 1.5750 resistance.
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