Forecast for USD/JPY on July 10, 2019

USD/JPY
Yesterday and today, the price is testing the strength of the resistance of the embedded line of the price channel at around 109.00. As we expected, the reversal of the signal line of the Marlin oscillator from the border with the territory of the decline on the daily chart took place. Now, the pair USD/JPY needs to overcome this resistance to pass only 25 points to the next resistance on the daily chart – the MACD line, which is an indicator of the current trend.

As seen on the four-hour chart, the growth of the Marlin oscillator slowed down, the price may roll back from the current level. But the general upward trend remains stable – the price is above the balance line (red indicator) and the MACD line. The level of 108.20 in this case is not the goal of a possible correction, it marks the "last line of defense" of the bulls. With the departure of the price below this line, a deeper drop is possible.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

EUR/USD: US inflation drowned out the upward impulse

Data on the growth of US inflation was very controversial. The general consumer price index showed mixed dynamics: on a monthly basis, it remained at the level of May (that is, at the level of 0.1%) with the forecast of decline to zero. In annual terms, the index came out in accordance with the forecast, being at the level of 1.6% (previous value - 1.8%). But core inflation has pleased investors with minimal growth. On a monthly and annual basis, CPI turned out to be better than forecast, coming out in the "green zone" (0.3 m/m and 2.1% y/y)

After the release of this report, the market hesitated for a while - on the one hand, the inflation rate was pleasantly surprising (especially the base one), on the other hand, the growth of the main indicators was minimal. But an hour later, the market decided that "the glass was half full" than vice versa, and so the US currency gradually began to restore its position. The dollar index moved away from lows of the day (and week), rising from 96.417 to the current value of 96.620. Although the growth of the greenback is not of a large scale, this situation indicates that the upward impulse of the EUR/USD pair is too unsteady and uncertain, and the dollar, in turn, retains the potential for further growth. After Powell's pessimistic comments and the release of the dovish Fed minutes, such dynamics from the greenback looks abnormal. But if we consider this situation in terms of market expectations, many things fall into place.

By and large, the Fed follows the expectations of the market, and to be more precise, it prepared the traders fairly smoothly and well in advance for their further steps. Representatives of the dovish wing of the Fed (James Bullard, Rafael Bostic, Lael Brainard) first spoke about the need to mitigate monetary policy. Then the likelihood of such a scenario did not exclude Jerome Powell, however, as a necessary (extreme) measure. Over the coming weeks, the Fed chief strengthened the dovish tone, allowing for a rate cut this year. In the end, at its June meeting, the Fed excluded from the text of the accompanying statement the phrase "showing patience" regarding the prospects for monetary policy, thus opening the door to the first rate cut. Thus, the probability of monetary policy easing gradually grew and reached almost 100% at the end of last month. Moreover, the market began to exaggerate information that the Fed would reduce the rate immediately by 50 basis points or start a rate reduction cycle (one decrease in July, one more in the fall). Against the background of such conversations, the dollar has noticeably weakened - in particular, the EUR/USD pair even tested the 14th figure for the first time since March of this year.

But strong Nonfarm weakened the fears of traders about an aggressive rate cut. At the same time, the likelihood of a July decline was still preserved. That is why the dollar relatively calmly survived Jerome Powell's unambiguously dovish report to Congress. Despite the clear hints of the Fed, the dollar just moved away from annual lows against the euro, but buyers could not even enter the area of the 13th figure. The thing is that the market was ready for the July rate cut - the only question was how aggressive the Fed's actions would be after this "preventive" step. In turn, today's data on inflation has suggested that the Fed will take a wait-and-see position following the decline in July.

In other words, the Fed has been preparing the markets for monetary policy easing for quite a long time. Therefore, the Fed chief's semi-annual report did not provoke a large-scale weakening of the dollar. If we talk about the EUR/USD pair, in this case, Powell only interrupted the downward trend and allowed the pair's bulls to go for a correction, the "ceiling" of which is 1,1300. This ceiling is not only due to the growth of core inflation in the United States.

The single currency is also under pressure from the fundamental background, primarily from the ECB. So, the minutes of the last meeting of the European regulator was released today, which demonstrated the dovish intentions of the ECB. In the opinion of the members of the Governing Council, the regulator needs to prepare for easing monetary policy in view of the reduction in inflation expectations. Almost all representatives of the ECB agreed that the central bank needed to change its position, demonstrating readiness for "retaliation". Arsenal of possible measures includes both the resumption of QE and lower interest rates. It is not known what algorithm of actions the regulator will choose for itself, but at the same time it is obvious that the ECB will take the path of easing monetary policy - just like the Fed.

This fact limits the potential correctional growth of the EUR/USD pair. The first resistance level is the mark of 1,1285 (the middle line of the Bollinger Bands indicator on the daily chart, which coincides with the Tenkan-sen line). Today, the pair has reached this level, but was unable to break through it, and after the publication of the US CPI, it retreated to the level of today's opening. Just above - at around 1.1300 - is the next resistance level, which corresponds to the Kijun-sen line. But if the demand for the dollar will increase (especially if tomorrow's producer price index will be released in the "green zone", then the pair will most likely return to the base of the 12th figure, namely, to the support of 1.1205, which corresponds to the lower Kumo cloud on D1.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

EUR/USD: potential decline to 1.1170 and a "powder keg" for dollar bulls

Bears of the EUR/USD pair managed to overcome the support level of 1.1230, which corresponded to the Kumo cloud boundaries on the daily chart, and then headed towards the 11th figure - or more precisely, to the next support level of 1.1170 (the bottom line of the Bollinger Bands indicator on D1). The overall market situation is unequivocally negative for the euro and fairly neutral for the dollar. However, today the US currency received support from retail sales in the US, while the single currency received another blow from the German statistics.

Thus, the euro was pressured by figures from the ZEW Institute. In particular, the sentiment index in the business environment of Germany dropped immediately to the level of -24.5 points - this is the most negative result since last November. Analysts expected a negative trend, but, according to their forecasts, the indicator should have dropped to -22.7 points. In Europe as a whole, this indicator also remained at semi-annual lows, having stood at -20.3 points. At the same level, the indicator was released last month. After the surge of optimism in April, when for the first time in 2 years, both in Germany and in the EU as a whole, they were above zero, this dynamic looks depressing, and this fact had a corresponding impact on the single currency. Judging by the rhetoric of members of the ECB, the central bank is ready to use its whole arsenal of available actions in the fall. In particular, we are talking about the bond purchasing program and reducing the interest rate. Not so long ago, the head of the ECB acknowledged that many of the early indicators warn of a worsening situation in the eurozone, so the risks for forecasts remain downward.

By the way, tomorrow's data on the growth of European inflation may put additional pressure on the euro if they are revised downward. We will know the final data for June. According to initial estimates, the overall consumer price index rose to 1.2%, while the core index rose to 1.1%. According to the general opinion of experts, core inflation will be subject to revision - the indicator can be reduced to 1%. In this case, bears of the EUR/USD pair will have another reason to sell the single currency, and the price will certainly be consolidated within the 11th figure.

Moreover, the greenback's growth is fueled by fairly good statistics from the United States. Today, dollar bulls have pleased retail sales. Contrary to negative forecasts, indicators of consumer activity have not decreased, but in fact remained at the level of the previous period. The overall figure, as well as the figure excluding car sales, grew in June by 0.4% (with a decline forecast to 0.1%). Excluding auto and fuel sales, the indicator has been growing for the second month in a row, reaching 0.7%. Against the background of the growth of key macroeconomic indicators (strong Nonfarm and positive dynamics of inflation), these figures have provided significant support to the dollar. I note that Jerome Powell, in the course of his speeches and without this release, stated the intensification of consumer activity. He associated the main risks for the Fed with other factors (first of all, we are talking about geopolitical risks and reducing the volume of business investments).

Nevertheless, today's release made it possible for dollar bulls to once again show character - in almost all pairs, the greenback strengthened their positions, and the EUR/USD pair was no exception. In general, the dollar is gradually gaining momentum throughout the market, and either Powell or Trump can hinder this process. Here it is necessary to emphasize the fact that the Fed's July interest rate cut is largely taken into account in prices, so any reminder about this on the part of the US central bank's members is quite calmly perceived by the market. Dollar bulls fear only aggressive rates of monetary policy easing - for example, a one-time cut in the rate by 50 basis points or the beginning of a decline cycle. The "precautionary" rate cut of 0.25% was largely played by the market, especially after the Fed head's dovish speech in Congress, during which he actually announced the relevant intentions of the regulator.

In my opinion, the greatest danger to the dollar is not the Fed, but Donald Trump, who repeatedly expressed outrage at the overvalued exchange rate of the national currency. According to Bloomberg, the US president has already instructed his advisers to develop a strategy to weaken the dollar. According to insider sources, Larry Kudlow, the chief economic adviser to the president, and Stephen Mnuchin, the minister of finance, opposed any US intervention to weaken the greenback. But according to Trump, an overly expensive dollar is almost the key obstacle to a country's economic growth. In turn, economic growth, according to the head of the White House, should provide him with a second presidential term. Here it is worth noting that the overwhelming majority of opinion polls are giving a definite advantage to former Vice-President Joe Biden. Even the Fox News channel, which clearly sympathizes with Trump, acknowledged this fact. According to their polls, Trump is almost 10% behind Biden.

Thus, good news for dollar bulls is that the greenback has acquired "immunity" regarding the Fed's stated intentions to cut the rate by 25 points (and more aggressive measures are unlikely to be applied). In addition, US statistics also provide background support for the dollar. The bad news is that Trump may initiate currency interventions, especially if the US currency continues to rise in price across the entire market. Taking into account such (possible) perspectives, dollar bulls sit on a "powder keg", which can jerk at any moment.

From a technical point of view, the EUR/USD pair has the potential to fall to the bottom line of the Bollinger Bands indicator on the daily chart, which corresponds to the mark of 1.1170. If the bears overcome this support level (which is unlikely within the next few days), the pair will head to the bottom of the 11th figure, that is, to the bottom line of the Bollinger Bands indicator on the weekly chart.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

Hi Nigerians.

I produce teaching aids commercial in semi-large quantities.

If you are looking for a good place to invest,please invest in my business. My business is in need of investment and funding.

I have 7 different products,my acct statement has done a turn over of about 5m this year and the statement is verifiable as well.

I need working capital in preparation to first term book supplies to schools.

Over 80 schools are using my teaching aids. My business is registered.

Please invest in this one that has market prospects and potentials and not in some get rich-quick-scheme or ponzi.

Whatsapp me on 08056949842 and I will show you my products and my mini factory. Proudly Nija.

I have a collateral if you want to invest BTW 1m to 1.5m.

Sorry if this is not the right thread for this post.
Warm regards.

Kenni700

AUD / USD vs USD / CAD vs NZD / USD vs #USDX. Comprehensive analysis of movement options from July 18, 2019. Analysis of APLs & ZUP

Minuette (H4)
Let us consider the comprehensive options for the development of the AUD / USD vs USD / CAD vs NZD / USD vs #USDX movement from July 18, 2019 in the Minuette operational scale (H4 time frame). ____________________
US Dollar Index
On July 18, 2019, the development of the movement of the dollar index #USDX will be determined by the direction of the range breakdown :
- resistance level of 97.50 (lower boundary of the ISL38.2 equilibrium zone of the Minuette operating scale fork);
- support level of 97.20 (1/2 Median Line channel of the Minuette operating scale).

The breakdown of the support level of 97.20 (1/2 Median Line Minuette) will cause the downward movement of the dollar index to continue to the targets - the initial SSL line (97.00) of the Minuette operational scale fork - the lower boundary of ISL38.2 (96.90) of the Minuette operational scale - local minimum 96.75 - and as an option - to reach the upper boundary of the 1/2 Median Line channel Minuette (96.20).

In case of the breakdown of the lower boundary of ISL38.2 Minuette (resistance level of 97.50), the development of the #USDX movement will continue in the equilibrium zone (97.50 - 97.63 - 97.80) of the Minuette operational scale, and if ISL61.8 Minuette (97.80) will be broken down, then it would be important to continue the upward movement of the dollar index to the final Schiff Line Minuette (98.00), with the prospect of reaching the final FSL Minuette line (98.35).

The details of the options for movement #USDX on July 18, 2019 are presented at the animated graphics.

Australian dollar vs US dollar
The development of the movement of the Australian dollar AUD / USD from July 18, 2019 will be determined by the working out and direction of the breakdown of the 1/2 Median Line channel borders (0.7000 - 0.7015 - 0.7040) of the Minuette operating scale.

The breakdown of the upper boundary of the 1/2 Median Line Minuette channel (resistance level of 0.7040) will determine the development of the AUD / USD movement in the equilibrium zone (0.7040 - 0.7060 - 0.7085) of the Minuette operating scale with the prospect of reaching the final Schiff Line Minuette (0.7100).

In case of breakdown of the lower boundary of the 1/2 Median Line channel ( support level of 0.7000), the operational scale of the Minuette operational scale fork will become topical for the Australian dollar to reach the 1/2 Median Line channel (0.6985 - 0.6965 - 0.6940) of the Minute operating scale with the possibility of updating the minimum of 0.6912.

The details of the options for the movement of AUD / USD from July 18, 2019 can be seen at the animated graphics.

New Zealand Dollar vs US Dollar The development of the movement of the New Zealand dollar NZD / USD from July 18, 2019 will be determined by the direction of the range breakdown :
- resistance level of 0.6725 (lower boundary of the ISL38.2 equilibrium zone of the Minuette operating scale fork);
- support level of 0.6710

The breakdown of the resistance level of 0.6725 (ISL38.2 Minuette) will confirm the development of the movement of the New Zealand dollar in the equilibrium zone (0.6725 - 0.6755 - 0.6785) of the Minuette operational scale fork with the possibility of reaching the final FSL line (0.6845) of the Minuette operational scale.

On the other hand, in the event of the breakdown of the support level of 0.6710, the movement of the NZD / USD will continue to the 1/2 Median Line channel (0.6710 - 0.6688 - 0.6666) Minuette operational scale fork with the possibility of the continuation of this movement (after the breakdown of the support level of 0.6666) is already in the zone of equilibrium (0.6688 - 0.6640 - 0.6595) Minuette operational scale fork.

The details of the options for the movement of NZD / USD from July 18, 2019 are presented at the animated graphics.

US Dollar vs Canadian dollar.
Range Breakdown Direction :
- resistance level of 1.3085 (the lower boundary of the 1/2 Median Line channel of the Minuette operational scale);
- support level of 1.3050 (boundary of the red zone of the Minuette operational scale fork); will begin to determine the development of the movement of the Canadian dollar USD / CAD from July 18, 2019.

After the support level of 1.3050 breaks down at the boundary of the Minuette operational scale fork, the development of the movement of the Canadian dollar will continue to the goals - local minimum 1.3017 - control line LTL (1.2985) of the Minuette operational scale - warning line LWL38.2 (1.2915) of the Minuette operational scale fork.

As a result of the breakdown of the resistance level of 1.3085, the development of the movement of the Canadian dollar will continue in the 1/2 Median Line Minuette channel (1.3085 - 1.3115 - 1.3140), and during the breakdown of the upper boundary (1.3140) of this channel, it will be possible to reach the boundaries of the equilibrium zone of USD / CAD (1.3165 - 1.3215 - 1.3260) Minuette operating scale.

The details of the options for the movement of USD / CAD from July 18, 2019 can be seen at the animated graphics.

The review was compiled without regard to the news background. The opening of trading sessions of the main financial centers does not serve as a guide to action (placing orders " sell " or " buy ".

The formula for calculating the dollar index is
USDX = 50.14348112 * USDEUR0.576 * USDJPY0.136 * USDGBP0.119 * USDCAD0.091 * USDSEK0.042 * USDCHF0.036.

where power ratios correspond to the weights of currencies in the basket:
Euro - 57.6%;
Yen - 13.6%;
Pound sterling - 11.9%;
Canadian dollar - 9.1%;
Swedish krona - 4.2%;
Swiss franc - 3.6%.

The first coefficient in the formula gives the index value to 100 on the starting date - March 1973, when the main currencies began to be freely quoted relative to each other.

News are provided by InstaForex

Forecast for USD / JPY pair on July 22, 2019

USD / JPY pair
The technical picture of our last review (July 18) was fully realized. The price worked out the range 107.35 / 87 indicated with a gray rectangle on the four-hour chart. The signal line of the Marlin oscillator on the same scale has once again touched the generator line of convergence. This creates a double convergence, after which it returned above the signal level 107.87.

On the daily chart, the departure of the signal line is under the border with the territory of decline. Also, according to our forecast, it turned out to be false. At the moment, Marlin's daily is already in the growth zone. The price is higher than the indicator line of balance, which indicates a shift in the price balance to the upside over the past 90 days based on the calculations by the indicator. Its immediate goal is the area of the MACD line and the price channel line of 108.70. The price yield above the resistance opens up the prospect of growth to the upper line of the channel at 109.70.

*The market analysis posted here is meant to increase your awareness, but not to give instructions to make a trade.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

Forecast for AUD / USD pair on July 23, 2019[/B]

AUD / USD pair
The Australian dollar is falling for the third day. we decided to update the price channels: the dark blue channel of the daily scale chart and the red channel of weekly. The convergence of the daily timeframe proved to be effective and the Marlin oscillator signal line clearly intends to move to the zone of decline. The immediate goal of the "Australian" is 0.6945, which averaged estimate of support for the price channel line and the MACD indicator line.

On the four-hour chart, the Marlin signal line after convergence is already in the zone of decline. The price went below the balance line and MACD this morning. We are waiting for the price in the area of the specified goal at 0.6945.

*The market analysis posted here is meant to increase your awareness, but not to give instructions to make a trade.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

False start: EUR/USD pair slumped to 1.1150 amid dovish rumors about ECB intentions

Against the background of an empty calendar, the EUR/USD pair unexpectedly demonstrated a downward impulse, testing support for 1.1150 (the bottom line of the Bollinger Bands indicator on the daily chart). By and large, traders today started "ahead of schedule" to recoup the hypothetical results of the ECB July meeting, which will be held on Thursday.

First of all, it is worth noting that, reacting so violently to dovish rumors, the EUR/USD bears drive themselves into a trap of high expectations: if the European regulator does not justify bearish hopes, the pair can shoot back, as has repeatedly happened in similar situations. In any case, today's decline should be treated with caution, given the informational unreliability of fundamental factors. Obviously, at the moment, EUR/USD traders follow the principles of "sell on rumors, buy on facts". So far, investors are selling the pair at a heightened pace, but if the rumors spread do not materialize on July 25, the pair will be just as actively bought.

By and large, the single currency became a victim only of the assumption that the European Central Bank will soften the parameters of monetary policy at the next meeting, that is, the day after tomorrow. Such rumors appeared following the monthly report of the Bundesbank published yesterday and the updated forecast of the International Monetary Fund published today. The essence of the published documents is that the economic situation will only worsen in the foreseeable future and, therefore, the leading central banks of the world should prepare for appropriate response actions.

Thus, according to the information of the German central bank, the German industry showed a decline in the second quarter of this year (continuing the negative trend of the first quarter), while the high probability of a hard Brexit slows down the export sector of the country, which was already under pressure from global trade conflicts. According to monthly data, the volume of industrial production in Germany (seasonally adjusted) rose by only 0.3% in May, while the estimate for April was revised downward to -2%. In annual terms, the volume of industrial production in Germany declined by 3.7% at once. In general, leading indicators, including the volume of production orders, suggest that the German economy in the second quarter will demonstrate a dismal result, especially against the background of growth at the beginning of the year. After the publication of this report, some experts suggested that this document will affect the decisiveness of ECB members regarding the launch of new incentives and further easing of monetary policy.

Today's IMF report also added fuel to the fire. For the fourth time in a row, the Fund's analysts lowered forecasts for global GDP growth - this time the figure was revised from 3.3% to 3.2%. In addition, in the July review of the world economy, the IMF estimated the prospects for economic growth in some countries of the world. In particular, the forecast for the current year was slightly reduced for Germany (which is consistent with the findings of the Bundesbank), but remained unchanged for France and Italy. The growth forecast for the Chinese economy in 2019-2020 was reduced by 0.1 percentage points to 6.2% and 6%, respectively. It is noteworthy that the forecast for the growth of the American economy was revised by IMF economists upward (by 2019) by 0.3%, that is, to 2.6%. This factor served as an additional factor supporting the dollar amid falling fears about the "too dovish" actions of the Fed at the July meeting.

But regarding the possible actions of the ECB for EUR/USD traders, the opposite opinion is completely different. So, according to some analysts polled by Bloomberg, the European regulator can divide the monetary policy easing process into two phases, lowering the interest rate at the July meeting further into the negative area, and resuming the quantitative easing program at the September meeting. According to other analysts (of which the majority), Mario Draghi at the July meeting only announces a large-scale softening of the parameters of monetary policy, but he will start taking real steps in the autumn, before his resignation.

In my opinion, the regulator will not be in a hurry with its actions in July, and the market is now "in advance" playing out the dovish intentions of the ECB. In addition, the EUR/USD pair is also falling due to the growth of the dollar index. The US currency is growing on market confidence that the Fed will limit itself to a "warning shot" in the form of a one-time rate cut of 25 basis points. This fact has already been taken into account in the prices since the moment Jerome Powell spoke in Congress. The vast majority of the Fed members who spoke last week before the unofficial "silence regime" (10 days before the Fed meeting) made it clear that the regulator does not intend to take the path of aggressive rate cuts - after the July decline, the Fed is more likely to take a wait-and-see position. Naturally, this fact will not please the White House - but so far traders are guided only by the declared intentions of the US central bank, and not by Trump's hypothetical plans to devalue the national currency. Therefore, the dollar is growing "on all fronts" today, reinforcing the EUR/USD pair's downward trend.

At the time of this writing, the euro-dollar pair was unable to overcome the lower line of the Bollinger Bands indicator (1.1150) due to the attenuation of the downward impulse. If in the near future, bears of the pair do not receive additional support from the information field (which is unlikely), the pair will continue to drift in the price range of 1.1150-1.12230 (where 1.1230 is the lower boundary of the Kumo cloud at D1), until the ECB meeting on which Mario Draghi will dot the i.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

Control zones AUDUSD 07.25.19

Today's trading plan should take into account the approach of the pair to the average value of the weekly move. Sellers need to close a short position and expect a corrective pullback. The test of the average move can allow to obtain favorable prices for the purchase of an instrument in the case of the formation of a "false breakdown" pattern of yesterday's minimum.

The probability of closing trades within the average move is 70%, so sales near the zone are not profitable. It is necessary to take into account that the descending model remains a priority, as the weekly CZ of 0.6946-0.6933 has not yet been reached. An alternative model will be to go beyond the average weekly turn for the test of the specified zone. This will allow to get favorable prices for the purchase of a tool, since the probability of returning to the middle course is 90%.

Daily CZ - daily control zone. The area formed by important data from the futures market, which change several times a year. Weekly CZ - weekly control zone. The zone formed by important marks of the futures market, which changes several times a year. Monthly CZ - monthly control zone. The zone, which is a reflection of the average volatility over the past year.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

#USDX vs GBP / USD H4 vs EUR / USD H4. Comprehensive analysis of movement options from July 26, 2019. Analysis of APLs & ZUP

Let us consider the comprehensive analysis of the options for the development of the movement of currency instruments #USDX vs EUR / USD vs GBP / USD from July 26, 2019.

Minuette (H4)
____________________

US dollar Index

The movement of the dollar index #USDX from July 26, 2019 will result depending on the direction of the range breakdown :
resistance level of 97.75 (starting line SSL for the Minuette operating scale fork);
support level of 97.55 (upper boundary of the 1/2 Median Line channel of Minuette)

The breakdown of the upper boundary of the 1/2 Median Line channel of Minuette (support level of 97.55) will determine the development of the #USDX movement in the 1/2 Median Line channel of Minuette (97.55 - 97.45 - 97.35), and during the breakdown of the lower boundary (97.35) of this channel, the downward movement of the US dollar index can be extended to the median line (97.25) of the Minuette operating scale forks and the equilibrium zone (97.21 - 97.05 - 96.88) of the Minuette operational scale forks.

On the other hand, in case of breakdown of the resistance level of 97.75 on the SSL start line, the Minuette operational scale forks will be followed by updating the local maximum 97.82. After that, the upward movement of #USDX can continue to the targets - the UTL Minuette control line (97.95) - the UWL61.8 Minuette warning line (98.10).

The details of the #USDX movement are shown in the animated graphics.

____________________
Euro vs US dollar

Similarly in the case of the dollar index, the development of the movement of the single European currency EUR / USD from July 26, 2019 will be due to the direction of the range breakdown :

resistance level of 1.1160 (the lower boundary of the 1/2 Median Line channel of the Minuette operational scale fork);
support level of 1.1121 (starting line SSL for the Minuette operating scale).

The breakdown of the resistance level of 1.1160 will make it possible to develop the movement of the single European currency within the boundaries of the 1/2 Median Line channel (1.1160 - 1.1170 - 1.1180) and the equilibrium zone (1.1185 - 1.1205 - 1.1222) of the Minuette operating scale.

In the case of confirmation of the breakdown of the initial SSL line (1.1121) of the Minuette operating scale fork, the downward movement of EUR / USD can be continued towards the targets - minimum 1.1107 - warning line UWL38.2 (1.1052) of the Minuette operational scale fork.

The details of the movement options for this pair are presented in the graph.

___________________
Great Britain pound vs US dollar

Meanwhile, the development of the movement of Her Majesty's Currency GBP / USD from July 26, 2019 will be determined by the development and direction of the breakdown of the boundaries of the 1/2 Median Line channel (1.2530 - 1.2500 - 1.2460) of the Minuette operational scale. The movement options within this channel are shown in the animated graphic.

If the resistance level of 1.2530 is broken down at the upper boundary of the 1/2 Median Line channel Minuette, the upward movement of GBP / USD can be continued to the targets - the lower boundary of the ISL38.2 (1.2615) and the equilibrium zone of the Minuette operating scale fork -the final Schiff Line Minuette (1.2620) is the lower boundary of the ISL38.2 (1.2645) equilibrium zone of the Minuette operational scale fork.

The breakdown of the lower boundary of the 1/2 Median Line channel of Minuette operational scale (support level of 1.2460) will determine the further development of the movement of the single European currency in the 1/2 Median Line channel (1.2460 - 1.2405 - 1.2350) of the Minuette operational scale fork.

The details of the GBP / USD movement are presented in the animated graphics.

____________________
The review was compiled without taking into account of the news background. In addition, the opening of trading sessions of the main financial centers does not serve as a guide to action (placing orders "sell" or "buy".

The formula for calculating the dollar index is:
USDX = 50.14348112 * USDEUR0.576 * USDJPY0.136 * USDGBP0.119 * USDCAD0.091 * USDSEK0.042 * USDCHF0.036.

where power ratios correspond to the weights of currencies in the basket:
Euro - 57.6% ;
Yen - 13.6%;
Pound sterling - 11.9% ;
Canadian dollar - 9.1%;
Swedish krona - 4.2%;
Swiss franc - 3.6%.

The first coefficient in the formula gives the index value to 100 on the starting date - March 1973, when the main currencies began to be freely quoted relative to each other.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

Control zones for Bitcoin on 07/30/19

Yesterday, Bitcoin has dropped to $ 9000. This allowed us to re-test the monthly minimum. The response to the test was an increase in demand. This makes it possible to indicate that there are limit buyers within the monthly minimum. While levels from 9000 and above are saturated with buyers, a further decrease remains unlikely. Thus, the likelihood of continued movement within the medium-term flat increases.

It is also important to note that Bitcoin went beyond the monthly control zone. This makes it possible to search for purchases in the direction of return, since the probability of return is 90%.

When building a trading plan, it is important to note that throughout the past week, the pair has been trading below the level of balance. Today, the situation is similar, so the movement towards yesterday's high will be decisive. If the price is kept below the balance, the probability of updating the monthly minimum will be more than 50%. To break the downward impulse, it will be necessary to consolidate above the balance mark

Daily CZ - daily control zone. The area formed by important data from the futures market, which change several times a year.

Weekly CZ - weekly control zone. The zone formed by important marks of the futures market, which change several times a year.

Monthly CZ - monthly control zone. The zone, which is a reflection of the average volatility over the past year.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

GBP/USD. "Super Thursday" will not help the pound

The pound-dollar pair demonstrated correctional growth today after updating its annual low and reaching two-year price troughs. Bears of GBP/USD could not enter the 20th figure, after which the bulls seized the initiative and nearly 100 points passed in a day. This dynamic is mainly due to technical factors - an overabundance of short positions in the British currency makes itself felt.

In addition, the market "remembered" that the prime minister of Britain, with all his desire, cannot single out the country from the EU - this requires the approval of the Parliament. Ironically, the House of Commons, after several years of confrontation with the government of Theresa May and Brussels, can become an unexpected ally of the Europeans, stopping the implementation mechanism of the chaotic Brexit. Deputies have already taken preventive measures by adopting an amendment to the law on self-government in Northern Ireland. This provision does not allow the prime minister to stop the Parliament's work, which can quickly block withdrawal from the EU without an agreement. In turn, Johnson can decide on early Parliamentary elections, hoping to get the majority under control. There are several other scenarios, one of which is the announcement of a vote of no confidence in the newly minted premier. In any case, Johnson faces a difficult struggle within the walls of the British Parliament, whose members, as we recall, did not support the option of a "hard" Brexit during a signal vote at the beginning of this year.

This disposition made it possible for the pound to move away from the level of two-year lows. On the other hand, the British currency continues to be under strong background pressure, as Brexit prospects remain dim - even if Parliament does not allow Johnson to withdraw the country from the Alliance without an agreement on October 31. London and Brussels are still at different poles on many issues - which includes the fate of the Irish border. Therefore, this political rebus will remain unresolved in any case - until one of the parties makes substantial concessions.

Given the current situation, any growth in the British currency should be treated with caution. Here it is worth recalling that the so-called "super-Thursday" is expected tomorrow, when several important events take place within a day: the Bank of England meeting, the release of the quarterly report on inflation and the publication of a summary of monetary policy. The news marathon is completed by Mark Carney, who will hold an extended press conference. Such a "news jackpot" is relatively rare, so traders are unlikely to ignore it, despite the undeniable priority of the Brexit issue.

However, these issues can not be separated from each other. Last year, the head of the Bank of England warned of the extremely negative consequences of a hard Brexit. In particular, he said that if Britain withdraws from the EU without a deal, then the country will have to rely on the conditions of the WTO. The head of the English regulator even admitted the likelihood that the monetary policy in this case would be revised in the direction of easing. Since then, Carney's rhetoric has not undergone any fundamental changes. He does not tire of repeating that the prospects for monetary policy depend primarily on the prospects for the negotiation process. Moreover, the transfer of Brexit in this context will also not be an acceptable solution, since in this case the period of uncertainty will only be extended. In other words, the English regulator unequivocally associated a further increase in the interest rate with a soft Brexit, and Mark Carney consistently advocated this causal relationship.

Given the recent events, the head of the Bank of England is unlikely to toughen his rhetoric - on the contrary, he can describe in more detail the prospects for the chaotic scenario. That is why tomorrow's inflation report and monetary policy summary will play a secondary role, and the focus of GBP/USD traders will be on Carney's rhetoric. Also, do not forget that the English regulator closely monitors the dynamics of the global trade war. Let me remind you that the 12th round of talks between Beijing and Washington was completed ahead of schedule today. The parties noted "some progress" and agreed to meet again in September. The market clearly expected more from this meeting, so anti-risk sentiments returned to the market. This factor can also affect the mood of the members of the English regulator, reinforcing their "dovish" attitude.

Thus, the "super-Thursday" is unlikely to help the British currency in restoring its position. Against the background of the Brexit lull, the pound will follow the US currency in anticipation of the next news drivers. Therefore, the trading strategy for the GBP/USD pair remains unchanged - short positions for any more or less large-scale correctional growth.


Analysis are provided by InstaForex

EUR/USD. Useless Nonfarms: Trump made traders turn away from macroeconomic reports

Data on the growth of the US labor market could not support the dollar, which rather unexpectedly came under pressure from an external fundamental background. Another escalation of the trade war between the United States and China has mixed all the cards with dollar bulls. After all, at the end of the July Fed meeting, traders had the confidence that the regulator would limit itself to one round of rate cuts, as a precautionary measure. However, after the release of an extremely weak ISM index in the manufacturing sector, as well as after a resonant statement by Donald Trump, concerns about the Fed's next steps returned to the market.

Let me remind you that at the end of last week, the US president promised to introduce an additional 10 percent duty on imports of Chinese goods worth $300 billion starting on September 1, given that Beijing does not agree to conclude a deal with the United States before this deadline. If this scenario is implemented, additional tariffs will cover almost all imports from China. Trump was also outraged by the fact that China refused to comply with the agreements that were reached at the G-20 summit (we are talking about the resumption of purchases of agricultural goods). The fact that Washington, in fact, did not fulfill its part of the agreements (regarding the lifting of sanctions against Huawei), the head of the White House modestly kept silent.

Nevertheless, the fact remains: recent events suggest that the positive results of the G20 summit have been completely offset. The first round of negotiations after the summit was completed ahead of time and without any clear result, whereas a few days later, Trump announced the above ultimatum. Here, even without official comments, it becomes clear that the parties are still defending their positions, despite the formal desire to find a mutually beneficial compromise. Before the start of the negotiations, Trump suggested that the Chinese would deliberately pull time before the next presidential election in the United States (which will take place in November 2020), hoping for a change of power. The most likely candidates from the Democratic Party are really ahead of the current president - at least for today. Therefore, there is certainly some sense in Beijing's actions: why make a knowingly unprofitable deal with Trump, if in a year it will be possible to agree on other conditions with Biden? This is the reason for such haste in Donald's decisions - given the rating gap from the Democrats, he needs a victory in a trade war, the negative consequences of which are felt not only by China and the world economy, but also by the US economy.

Such prospects had a fairly strong pressure on the US currency. Traders again increased the likelihood of another round of rate cuts at one of the autumn meetings (most likely in September), while some analysts do not rule out more radical scenarios - either a one-time rate cut of 50 basis points or a third decline in December. of the year. Such an unexpected reversal of the plot allowed the EUR/USD pair to move away from the level of a multi-year low (1.1026) and demonstrate corrective growth to the level of 1.1117. In general, the dollar index in a few hours of Friday fell from 98.258 to 97.873. The yield on 10-year-old Treasuries has also declined significantly - the indicator has collapsed to almost a three-year low (1.843%).

The market clearly focused on geopolitical events, as it completely ignored one of the key macroeconomic indicators, Nonfarms. Although this release was supposed to support a further rally in the US currency: the US labor market continues to recover, demonstrating the growth of the main components. Thus, the number of people employed in the non-agricultural sector increased by 164,000 (which fully coincided with the forecast), while the unemployment rate remained at a record low of 3.7%. The number of people employed in the manufacturing sector of the economy increased by 16 thousand (a positive trend for the 2nd month in a row). The growth rate of the average hourly wage also pleased investors: in annual terms, the indicator rose to 3.2% (for the first time since April), and in monthly terms, the component rose to 0.3% (at this level, the indicator goes for the third month in a row). Thus, the July data completely offset concerns about the dynamics of growth in the US labor market, although this issue was on the agenda this spring, both among investors and members of the US regulator.

It is likely that after the release of Friday's data, EUR/USD bears would try to enter the ninth figure area or at least try to test a strong support level of 1.0980 (lower Kumo cloud boundary on the monthly chart) - but an unexpected move by the US president ruined the plans of the dollar bulls. When trading was about to close, the pair approached the first resistance level of 1.1120 (Tenkan-sen line on the daily chart), and if the growth of anti-risk sentiment continues, then the bulls will be able to develop further correction - up to the levels of 1.1190 and 1.1220 (middle line BB and Kijun-sen line on D1).

Here it is worth noting that on Friday, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce has already accused Donald Trump of violating the June agreement with Xi Jinping, promising to use "countermeasures". It is likely that this week we will find out what measures we are talking about. Strengthening the US-China conflict will put pressure on the dollar, since the escalation of trade war is seen by the market through the prism of prospects for further easing of the Fed's monetary policy.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

Instaforex, how do I verify my account? Uploading is not going through, must I fund my account before a successful verification?

Waiting for a swift response..

Forex all the way...

Control areas AUDUSD 08/06/19

The pair is trading within the medium-term bearish impulse today, therefore, the growth is corrective until the pair absorbs yesterday's movement. If the close of today's trading is below Monday's high, the downward momentum will continue. The probability of updating the weekly low is 70%.

Working within the medium-term trend frame always provides an opportunity to search for favorable prices in a prioritized direction, since before the reversal of the momentum, in most cases, there is a false breakout pattern.

Changing the direction of trade requires a breakdown of the main resistance of the WCZ 1/2 0.6823-0.6816 and the closure of today's US session above it. In this case, purchases will come to the fore, the goal of which will be the weekly zontrol zone of 0.6897-0.6884. It is important to understand that work in the upward direction remains corrective.


Daily CZ - daily control zone. The area formed by important data from the futures market, which change several times a year.

Weekly CZ - weekly control zone. The zone formed by important marks of the futures market, which change several times a year.

Monthly CZ - monthly control zone. The zone, which is a reflection of the average volatility over the past year.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

Forecast for USD / JPY pair on August 7, 2019

USD / JPY pair
The situation on the yen remains difficult. Thanks to yesterday's growth of the American stock market at S&P 500 by 1.30%, the pair was able to close the day with an increase of 52 points. On the daily chart, the price line was the balance line. Today, the Asian stock market is still falling in the Asian session, except for the Australian S&P/ASX200 index, adding 0.55%. Meanwhile, the Japanese Nikkei225 is now the leader of the fall with 0.83%. The yen "hid in a corner" almost literally as it is held in a triangle formed by the lines of falling and rising price channels. The Support is the line of 105.75 and the resistance is at 106.54. Fixation under the green bottom line will allow the price to decline to 105.00, which consolidates above the upper one that opens up the prospect of growth to 108.62.

On the four-hour chart, the signal line of the Marlin oscillator should go into the zone of positive numbers for the first sign of growth to appear. Visually, this will happen just with the release of prices above 106.54. The first growth target will be the MACD line at 107.42.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

EUR/USD: Trump's anger, Treasuries fall and RMB rise

After a temporary respite, the dollar again came under pressure from problems of a very diverse nature. Trump criticized the Federal Reserve again (and in a rather harsh form), the yuan renewed its 11-year high again, and the yield on 10-year Treasuries collapsed to three-year lows. The dollar index is actively losing its position amid such a negative fundamental picture, reflecting the greenback being sold throughout the market.

The euro-dollar pair also follows general trends. After dropping to the 11th figure during the European session, Bulls then more than made up for it, reaching 1.1240. By and large, today EUR/USD traders repeated the price path of Tuesday, however, with one exception: the US currency looks much more vulnerable today, and not only in conjunction with the euro. For example, paired with the yen, the greenback sank to the 105th figure (five-month low), and paired with the franc slumped to the 96th figure (11-month low). In other words, the market is actively getting rid of the dollar and investing in defensive assets - by the way, gold has risen to a 6-year high today, that is, to around 1509.

This dynamics is due to several reasons. First of all, the dollar was a victim of the general nervousness of traders. The unexpected move of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (which suddenly dropped today by 50 bp immediately) unsettled many investors - it became completely clear that the central banks of the leading countries of the world will soften their monetary policy parameters in the foreseeable future, and the Fed is here will not be an exception.

Indeed, today, in addition to the RBNZ, the Central Bank of India has reduced the interest rate (by 35 basis points at once, to the lowest level since 2010) and the central bank of Thailand - the regulator has reduced the rate from 1.75% to 1.50%. The Thai central bank also surprised investors, as most analysts expected the rate to remain unchanged. Such a peculiar "domino effect" provided strong support for defensive instruments and equally strong downward pressure on the greenback. Wall Street reacted appropriately to the situation: the main indexes plummeted significantly when trading began. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by more than 2%, the S&P 500 by almost 2%, while the Nasdaq Composite by 1.6%.

The fundamental background for the dollar is too sharply painted in gloomy tones. Let me remind you that after the July meeting of the Fed (which took place just a week ago), the US currency went up sharply in almost all dollar pairs. Investors were confident that the Fed would limit itself to a "warning shot" in the form of one 25-point rate cut. By and large, Fed members, like Jerome Powell, indirectly confirmed this market assumption, although they did not exclude an alternative scenario. But a week ago, the likelihood of implementing this "alternative" scenario was minimal. However, further events unfolded with such swiftness that in just a few days dollar bulls lost ground.

Trump's resonant statement about 300 billion duties, China's response (refusal to purchase American agricultural products), devaluation of the renminbi, a 50-point reduction in the RBNZ rate and easing of the monetary policy of the central bank of India and Thailand are all links in one chain. With a high degree of probability, the Fed will also not be left out in the end, resorting to another round of rate cuts this year. The only question is - 25 or 50 basis points. It is noteworthy that yesterday James Bullard, one of the most prominent representatives of the "dovish" wing of the Fed, said that the regulator should not reflexively react to the actions of the US and China, which operate on the basis of the "tooth by tooth" principle. He noted that interest rates are now at an optimal level, and before deciding on further steps, the Federal Reserve needs to analyze the reaction of the US economy to a trade war.

But Donald Trump is still vomiting and mosquing, accusing the Federal Reserve of almost tampering. He said that Fed members still cannot admit their mistake, which was that the regulator began to "tighten monetary policy too soon and too quickly." In his opinion, the Federal Reserve should now actively reduce the interest rate, thereby increasing US competitiveness. "The problem is not even in China, but in our central bank," the president concluded.

On the one hand, Jerome Powell has repeatedly stated that such attacks from Trump does not affect the Fed's position. On the other hand, the market again started talking about the fact that the regulator could reduce the interest rate by 50 points in the fall (or resort to a double reduction of 25 bp by the end of the year) - even without taking into account the political pressure of the White House. This fact has a significant impact on the greenback, helping EUR/USD bulls to storm the nearest resistance level of 1.1260 (the lower border of the Kumo cloud on the daily chart).

But it is worth noting here that EUR/USD bulls still can't confirm their dominance - for this they need to gain a foothold over the above resistance level, and for fidelity - to overcome the upper border of the cloud, which corresponds to the level of 1.1302. Until then, the price will fluctuate in the range of 1,1140-1,1260 in anticipation of a powerful information driver that will help traders take the pair outside one of the corridor boundaries.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

Forecast for GBP/USD on August 13, 2019

GBP/USD
On Monday, the pound sterling slightly adjusted the top from strong technical support of the range of 1.1986-1.2032, corresponding to the lows of January 2017 and October 2016, and coinciding with the Fibonacci levels of the daily chart of 271.0% and 261.8%.

Convergence on the Marlin oscillator formed on the daily chart. Whether this pattern turns out to be a sign of a deeper correction, to the Fibonacci levels of 238.2%, at the price of 1.2154 or 223.6% at the price of 1.2230, or will it turn out to be a false signal and the price will consolidate at 1.1986, it will become clear either today after the release of data on employment in the UK or tomorrow, with the release of inflation indicators. According to today's data, the unemployment rate is expected to remain unchanged at 3.8%, applications for unemployment benefits in July may be slightly less than in the previous month - 32.0 thousand against 38.0 thousand. Inflation forecasts on Wednesday are negative, in particular CPI may drop from 2.0% y/y to 1.9% y/y.

On the four-hour chart, the price is steadily falling below the blue MACD indicator line, while the Marlin oscillator is in the decline zone. The current situation is neutral, we are waiting for the development of events.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

Washington and Beijing loosened the nuts. A thin world or calm before a storm?

The unexpected decision of the US administration to delay the introduction of 10% tariffs on a number of goods imported into the United States from China revived the markets. Investors began to buy cheaper assets.

Why did the White House retreat? Maybe the United States really wants to make concessions, or did they just see that Beijing was not afraid of their tariffs? It is enough to recall how China devalued the yuan quite simply in order to smooth out the negative effect of the duties introduced by the US.

It is noteworthy that today the People's Bank of China raised the yuan to the dollar for the first time in two weeks - up to 7.0312. Previously, the regulator continuously depreciated the national currency, as a result of which it updated lows since the spring of 2008.

Judging by the comments of Donald Trump, the US president's decision to postpone the introduction of new Chinese tariffs for a number of positions until December 15 is not a sign of progress in the Washington-Beijing trade negotiations, but rather a result of pressure from US companies.

"We are doing this taking into account the upcoming Christmas holidays so that some of the duties do not hit consumers in the United States," he said.

Thus, the head of the White House for the first time admitted that tariffs could harm the US economy.

Goldman Sachs believes that Washington's departure from its original plan to levy duties on all Chinese exports to the United States is a reaction to the fall of US stock indices.

According to Moody's, the recent events should not be seen as a de-escalation of the conflict between the United States and China: this is just a temporary delay.

". Trump is afraid to look weak and unable to achieve the goal. In addition, he fears that his chosen strategy of a trade war with China will be ineffective both in the eyes of his own voters and China itself," reports the Chinese publication Global Times.

"The US is making concessions as soon as negotiations between the two countries are on the verge of a complete break. Washington's latest softening said it recognizes that pressure tactics on Beijing aren't working," said Bai Ming, an analyst at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation.

However, regardless of the White House's motives, the latest news from the trade front caused a stormy positive reaction from the markets, allowing US indices to win back the decline of the beginning of the week, and the greenback appreciably strengthened against major currencies, especially against the yen. The USD/JPY pair has broken the 106 mark.

Data that was published yesterday also provided some support for the US currency, since the release showed the best (since 2006) two-month increase in core inflation in the United States. In July, the indicator increased by 0.3% in monthly terms and by 2.2% in annual terms. The fact that inflation accelerates after a sluggish start reduces the risks of aggressive easing of the monetary reserve monetary policy. The chances of a September cut in the federal funds rate by 50 basis points at once fell from 25% to less than 10%. The Fed leadership is becoming less likely to further lower interest rates.

Today, the yen against the dollar has returned to growth amid continued geopolitical risks.

Despite recent U.S. moves, markets are not waiting for a quick resolution to Washington and Beijing trade disputes, which put pressure on the entire global economy.

Analysts also note the presence of geopolitical tensions in different regions of the world, which supports the demand for the yen.

"Recent news provides more opportunities to strengthen the dollar and weaken the yen, but this does not mean that trade differences are resolved. In addition, there are many geopolitical risks, such as the situation in Hong Kong, the upcoming Brexit and the situation around Iran. Therefore, I do not expect significant demand for risky assets," said Tohru Sasaki, an analyst at JPMorgan Chase Bank.

It is assumed that if China feels D. Trump's weakness and begins to dictate its conditions, then we will again see the corresponding market reaction, the opposite of the one observed yesterday.

As for the main currency pair, it still remains within the wide lateral range.

The gloomy results of recent studies of business sentiment in Germany today have been confirmed by actual economic indicators. According to Destatis, German GDP declined 0.1% in the second quarter compared to the first quarter.

According to analysts, two negative quarterly indicators in a row will indicate a technical recession in the country, which is the locomotive of the entire European economy. However, the eurozone as a whole remains in relative safety: its GDP continued to grow in the second quarter, although only by 0.2% in quarterly terms.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

Control zones Bitcoin 08/19/19

Bitcoin is trading above the balance level for the second day. This became possible after stopping the fall during the test of monthly control zone in August. The middle course zone was also tested at the end of last week. The likelihood of an increase in the value of bitcoin increases. You should not expect a sharp increase in the price, however, while the balance marks are below the course, you should keep the purchases open at the end of last week. Sales can be closed completely, since the probability of falling below the level of $10,000 in August is 30%.

Favorable price for the purchase of the instrument will be at any level below $10,000. The first growth goal can be considered at the $10,749 mark. When bitcoin reaches this level, a partial consolidation of purchases and the transfer of the rest to breakeven will be required.

An alternative model has a probability of implementation below 30%, which does not make it possible to enter sales. The instrument is trading near the monthly control zone. This makes a further decline unlikely. If the decline occurs below $10,000, then the probability of a return to this mark in August will be at 70%, and in case of exit and closing of the month's trading below this level, the probability will increase to 90%.

Daily CZ - daily control zone. The area formed by important data from the futures market, which change several times a year.
Weekly CZ - weekly control zone. The zone formed by important marks of the futures market, which change several times a year.
Monthly CZ - monthly control zone. The zone, which is a reflection of the average volatility over the past year.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

Control zones GBPUSD 08/20/19

Today's plan is to bring purchases previously opened to WCZ 1/2 1.2199-1.2182. When testing the zone, consolidating part of the position will be required, and the rest should be brought to breakeven. The main pattern for entering the position will be the "false breakdown" of yesterday's high after the WCZ 1/2 test. If this happens, you must completely eliminate the purchase and enter a short position. The potential fall can reach a monthly low.

Work in the upward direction is still a priority. Until WCZ 1/2 has been tested, another entry into purchases is possible in case of a "false breakdown" of yesterday's low. If this happens, there will be an opportunity to enter with a favorable risk to profit ratio.

An alternative model will be developed if the pair overcomes the WCZ 1/2, and the closure of today's US session occurs above the zone. This will indicate the completion of the downward medium-term cycle and the transition to the phase of the upward impulse.

Daily CZ - daily control zone. The area formed by important data from the futures market, which change several times a year.

Weekly CZ - weekly control zone. The zone formed by important marks of the futures market, which change several times a year.

Monthly CZ - monthly control zone. The zone, which is a reflection of the average volatility over the past year.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

Will the Fed limit itself to one rate cut this year? The pound will remain volatile in the near future

The pound fell in the morning following the release of a report on UK public sector borrowing, while the euro continued to trade in a narrow side channel against the US dollar in anticipation of the July Federal Reserve minutes

The publication of the minutes will show how the committee looks at a further cut in interest rates this year, and to what level the rate can be reduced.

This week, a number of Fed leaders have already expressed their views, but it is premature to draw any conclusions. Let me remind you during the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, which was held on July 30-31, they decided to lower the interest rate by a quarter point, although some economists suggested that the Fed would lower rates immediately by half a percent. This was the first drop in more than 10 years.

Meanwhile, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell signaled that this decrease was purely corrective in the middle of the cycle, and it would not be entirely correct to count on a long reduction cycle in the future. Much will depend on the data on the economy that will come in the 3rd quarter of this year. So far, the only thing that could push the issue of lowering the rate by another quarter of a percentage point into consideration is the aggravation of the trade war between the United States and China, which is now at an impasse. Let me remind you that the new trade duties will come into force on September 1 of this year. In addition, very low inflation continues to be a problem for the Fed.

Given the fact that the unemployment rate in the US is at a record low and household wages increase without creating additional inflationary pressure, the Fed is just thinking about the risks of deflation, which many Asian countries suffer from.

Do not forget about the constant criticism of the work of the committee by Donald Trump, who "hung all the dogs" on the current Fed chairman Jerome Powell for what he delays in lowering rates and resuming the asset purchase program. By the way, the eurozone and the European Central Bank may return to such a program in the near future, which will further strengthen the US dollar against a number of risky assets and create additional problems for the export of American goods. In any case, Powell is still fighting off all threats from the US president, adhering to the neutrality that is so cared for within the Federal Reserve.

As for the technical picture of the EURUSD pair, it has not changed at all. Bears will attempt to update last week's lows with a test of support levels of 1.1060 and 1.1030. If bulls make an attempt to build an upward correction in a pair, then it is best to consider short positions in the trading instrument from the upper boundary of the side channel of 1.1130. A larger resistance level is the area of 1.1160.

GBPUSD

The British pound slightly fell against the US dollar after the release of the report on net borrowing in the UK public sector. According to data in July this year, borrowing fell by 1.3 billion pounds after a larger reduction of 3.5 billion pounds a year ago. Net public sector demand for cash in the UK in July fell by 14.8 billion pounds against 17.6 billion pounds a year ago. All this suggests that the situation with Brexit, although not so brightly, continues to affect macroeconomic indicators in various fields, which negatively affects the overall economic indicator.

In any case, the pound's further movement as a whole, like this whole year, will continue to be based on rumors and rebuttals from Brexit news, which exacerbates the overall picture and exposes the pound to excessive volatility.

As for the technical picture of the GBPUSD pair, the upward trend is limited by the resistance of 1.2175, a breakthrough of which will build a new wave of growth and lead to the renewal of highs in the areas of 1.2220 and 1.2270. The medium-term boundary of the downward channel is above this range and it would be impossible to go beyond it without a positive outcome of the situation with Brexit.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

GBP/USD. Light at the end of the tunnel: Merkel provoked the growth of the British currency

The pound paired with the dollar today updated three-week highs, reaching the middle of the 22nd figure. The fundamental picture of today did not portend such price leaps: the European voyage of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was more of a formal nature, and Thursday's economic calendar for the GBP/USD pair is completely empty. Nevertheless, bulls of the pair found a reason for the upward impulse - and this reason was provided to them by none other than German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Looking ahead, it is worth noting that the pound is now growing more on emotions - traders of the pair have been trading in constant fear and pessimism about the Brexit prospects for too long. Therefore, when among the gloomy news background a ghostly, but still "light at the end of the tunnel" had appeared, the pound's reaction was not long in coming. Moreover, at the beginning of today the head of the German government met her colleague from Britain with rather harsh rhetoric. She stated that "Britain has 30 days to resolve the Brexit issue to find an alternative to backstop." French President Emmanuel Macron, in turn, noted that there is no more time for additional negotiations on a new agreement - the parties need to build on the main positions of the agreements already reached. Boris Johnson, in his peculiar manner, "accepted the challenge" of Berlin and said that he would spend 30 days allotted to him to convince the EU that there was a viable alternative to the "back-up" mechanism.

This rhetoric did not surprise, but did not upset, investors: even on the eve of Johnson's visit, it became clear that the parties would defend their positions. Earlier this week, the British prime minister sent a written appeal to the head of the European Council, Donald Tusk, with a request to review the deal, primarily regarding the prospects for the Irish border. Brussels rejected the offer and lamented that London did not offer constructive ideas for alternatives to backstop.

In other words, traders were prepared for the fact that the parties at the meeting would only repeat the theses already voiced and disperse "in the corners of the ring" without any result. However, Angela Merkel still went beyond investors' expectations: she announced that London and Brussels will try to create a system that, firstly, preserves the terms of the Belfast Agreement, and secondly, retains Northern Ireland's access to the single EU market. In other words, we are talking about the notorious alternative to the backstop mechanism. The German chancellor emphasized that the parties will try to find a compromise solution in a relatively short time, that is, until October 31. Summing up, Merkel emphasized that London "can still solve the crisis."

In my opinion, the German Chancellor accidentally remembered the Belfast Agreement - after all, the issue of the Irish border is considered not only in terms of economic and customs barriers. Let me remind you that for half a century, there has been a bloody ethnopolitical conflict on the island of Ireland - the rebel forces sought the withdrawal of Northern Ireland from the UK with the subsequent accession to the Republic of Ireland. According to various estimates, about four thousand people died during the long-running conflict. A ceasefire was reached only in 1998, when the parties entered into the aforementioned "Belfast Agreement". The main points of this agreement state that the Northern Irish separatists renounce their territorial claims, and London, in turn, introduces local government and Parliamentarism in this region.

In addition, the agreement reached eliminated the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, and since then there has been a special economic zone regime. If London upsets this fragile balance that has been successfully working over the past 20 years, Britain could return to the chaos of political confrontation with the separatist forces of Northern Ireland. In particular, last year the Northern Irish party Sinn Fein announced that it was initiating a new referendum on accession to the Republic of Ireland. Under the conditions of a hard Brexit, taking into account possible economic losses and the effect of a tight border, the outcome of such a referendum is not difficult to predict.

Obviously, both London and Brussels are well aware of the risks they face. That is why the current (albeit symbolic) step of Merkel allowed the pound to demonstrate a significant correction throughout the market, including paired with the dollar. However, long positions on the GBP/USD pair currently look risky - after all, we must not forget that the parties only promised to "consider various options". And it is far from a fact that the proposed options will ultimately be agreed/approved by Johnson, the European Union and, ultimately, by the deputies of the House of Commons. Therefore, with a high degree of probability, the spring of nervousness will continue to contract to a certain limit, putting pressure on the foot. But if the parties still find a compromise and the likelihood of a deal will increase again, this "spring" will fire an impulsive price increase, and marks 1.25-1.27 will not be any limit.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

The trade war between China and the United States is in full swing and could lead to a new Fed rate cut

Recently, Donald Trump decided to increase trade duties on a group of goods totaling about $ 300 billion to 15%, which was previously assumed that it would be 10%. These duties will be effective from September 2019. Also, duties will be increased not by 25%, but by 30%, for a group of goods worth $ 250 billion from October 1. This was a response to China's imposition of $ 75 billion in fees, which will be in effect from September 1 to December 15. Beijing's move was also a response to Trump's previously imposed duties. In general, a chain reaction is started. At the same time, the parties continue to report that negotiations are ongoing and from time to time they signal a certain progress that for some reason no one is watching. However, the intensity of trade relations between China and the States is clearly visible, which leads to a slowdown in the global economy, as well as the economies of the States themselves and China. Naturally, not without another message on Twitter from Trump. According to the president of the United States, China should not have introduced new duties, but now, it has run into an increase in duties from the States.

In addition, Donald Trump once again "drove" under the head of the Fed, Jerome Powell, writing on Twitter that "he does not know who the worst enemy of America is, Xi Jingping or Jerome Powell." A hint, of course, of Powell's reluctance to take and reduce the rate immediately by 100 points, as Trump wants. A little later, there was a loud statement that China had stolen billions or even trillions of dollars of intellectual property from America for years and was going to continue this activity. Trump said that "it's time to put an end to this." The US president also appealed to American companies having production facilities in China with an appeal to look for an alternative as soon as possible, and even better to return to America. The fact that the production of any product in America is more expensive than in China several times, and accordingly, the price of many goods now produced in China will increase multiple times if production is transferred to the States, Trump does not care. End consumers will pay, and the company will suffer losses, sales of which, of course, will fall due to price growth and reduced demand. Meanwhile, Trump will receive new tax revenues, or not Trump, but the new US President, whose elections will be held in 2020. It is precisely the second term of Trump's presidency that now raises a huge number of questions. China openly expects Trump to lose the election. The longer the trade war with China lasts, the worse America's economy feels, and the better ordinary citizens feel the recession, the less chance that Trump will be re-elected. Even if Trump is right and "China has profited from America for years," the electorate is primarily interested in its own welfare, prices in stores, and the lack of a deficit in the goods it needs. Under Trump, all Chinese products have risen in price, while American or European counterparts are much more expensive. If a trade war also begins with the European Union, then the Americans, who are big fans of the European automobile industry, will also experience a rise in prices for European cars. In this case, it is unlikely that Trump's fans will increase in the election. And, of course, all this will have a negative impact on the US dollar.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

TForecast for GBP / USD pair on August 28, 2019

GBP / USD pair
Yesterday, the growth of the pound negates the fall of Monday. However, on the daily chart, it met insurmountable resistance of the indicator line of the balance line (red), which is currently slightly below the indicator line of the MACD trend line (blue).

A double divergence has already formed on the four-hour chart. The reversal signal of the Marlin oscillator has amplified while the market is still "hot". The signal line of the oscillator is still in the growth zone and in fact, the price is higher than all indicator lines. On the daily chart, the price can gather strength and go on the assault to the second target of 1.2350/81. To fix the primary reversal signals, it is necessary to fix the price below the minimum of yesterday, which will also correspond to the price drift under the embedded line of the price channel on the daily chart. The MACD line of four-hour scale also tends to be at this level. Probably, a key level is being formed here. In case of a breakout, you should wait before sales.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

Britain on the verge of a constitutional crisis

The pound fell sharply by 100 points on the news that Boris Johnson could try to interrupt parliament for a month - from September 11 to October 14 - so that Parliament could not stop Johnson from withdrawing Britain out of the EU without an agreement.

This is a constitutional crisis. The queen has such a right to suspend the work of the parliament, at the proposal of the prime minister. However, such an action on this occasion is a clear crisis. Given the minimal majority of conservatives in parliament - it is very likely - to have a political crisis and new elections.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

Control zones AUDUSD 09/02/19

The August movement is a complex impulse structure. At the beginning of last week, there was consolidation above WCZ 1/2, which indicates an upward priority. Today, the WCZ 1/2 0.6723-0.6716 test is taking place again. Purchases from this zone are profitable, since the growth target continues to be the weekly control zone 0.6838-0.6825.

The flat movement of August implies the continuation of work from monthly extremes, so they should be taken into account in trading plans. To break the ascending structure, it will be necessary to close today's trading below 0.6716. This will make it possible to resume work in a downward direction. The first goal of the fall will be the low of August.

Daily CZ - daily control zone. The area formed by important data from the futures market, which change several times a year.
Weekly CZ - weekly control zone. The zone formed by important marks of the futures market, which change several times a year.
Monthly CZ - monthly control zone. The zone, which is a reflection of the average volatility over the past year.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex
]

Weekly market review

Greetings, dear traders! Congratulations to everyone on the beginning of autumn and, hopefully, on the increase in volatility associated with the end of the holiday period, including the bank traders, and the Forex market, as you know, is the interbank market, and the private traders who are here – random people.

The first week of autumn is an important trading period associated with a change in order placements in anticipation of non-farm payrolls, and after them. Often, it is the "nanoc" that one ends and other tendencies of instruments related to the American dollar begin. Today, Monday, according to most professional traders, is the worst time to open new trading positions and decide on a change in trading trends. Moreover, it is also today, September 2, 2019 - is a holiday in the USA and Canada - Labor Day. Therefore, let us congratulate the United States labor teams on this holiday!

For us, this means that trading during this evening will take place in narrow ranges and it is not worth waiting for super-movements from the markets today. Only "Donald Trump" can break the "trade silence" with his Twitter. Sometimes, it seems to me that Donald is an avid trader who "rules" his unprofitable positions with his own, often diametrically opposite, statements on the network.

Today, the main trading idea related to the American dollar for me is to strengthen the dollar in USD/JPY and GBP/USD, which gave last week. I also have very interesting ideas on certain crosses, which will be published soon.

What to do for traders in a period of low volatility? Of course, developing trading skills in the "strategy tester", as well as working on the analysis of profitable / unprofitable positions of the last week, in order to understand - how you earn and how much you lose and at what volumes and at what time you have it is obtained most efficiently. Good luck in trading! And see you at the evening reviews of cross-courses!

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

Golden cosmos

Good evening, dear traders. As promised, here's the evening forecast for gold. Sorry, was not able to publish it in the morning, because it has already started to work.

The trade wars drove gold to an incredible $ 1,550 per troy ounce. This is the largest gold trend. for many years! Over the past year, gold has passed a record of 36,000p and continues to storm the high, knocking out the stops of medium-term sellers. And just yesterday, according to perhaps the most effective Price Action trading strategy, a pattern called "daily absorption in the trend" has appeared - which speaks of an ongoing trend and after which it is recommended to buy. Today, to the American session, there was a magnificent rollback, allowing you to go into longs at the best price.

On the other hand, sellers who have been selling gold from highs for two weeks now have to hide their risks only for one single extreme - this year's high - quotation 1554. Although, gold has not yet risen above. This is a trap that will be slammed in the near future and trap sellers.

I propose to take a closer look from the rollbacks to the longs - with a take on updating 1554 and higher. Often breakdowns of weekly extremes for gold are very volatile - and give a positive slippage, on which you can earn good profit. This is the first part of the plan.

The second part is for those traders who are buying in a large amount (scalpers). The idea is very simple and is to work after the breakdown of 1554, which for example to 1560-1570, and then to return to the broken level of 1554. This is an old scalping technique in the overbought market to work on the consolidations of large buyers after the breakdown of key extremes. It is due to this that the price decline to a broken level, which becomes support.

Be that as it may, you can earn in both cases.

I wish you success in trading and follow the policy of money management!

News are provided by InstaForex

Taking profit on USD/JPY and GOLD

This is not a random number, because the method of "hunting for stops" involves work tied to the mistakes of bank traders. The average amount of stops which makes these 100p. And you can easily check it by looking at the open positions of banks online right now. Thus, we still have positions in crosses - which are also all in the "plus".

In addition, fix part of the profit from the position on gold left overnight + 430p, and hold the last part at the level of 1500:

Tomorrow is an important day for currency traders. I have noticed many times that if you give out before non-game plus - you have to leave, because the news is extremely unpredictable. Therefore, I prefer to trade after news trends, and for this, you need to have patience. The best choice for traders to trade on the USD news (if you are not a stop hunter) is to sit them in crosses. And fortunately, our diversification tactics make this easy to do. We continue to hold positive positions on AUD/CHF or NZD/CHF according to the recommendations given earlier.

Good luck in the trading and see you at the next reviews!

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

Forecast for AUD / USD pair on September 11, 2019

AUD / USD pair
In the last two days, the Australian dollar has fixed above both lines of the price channels (red and blue) for the weekly and monthly scales. The price is also higher than the balance lines and MACD daily chart. The nearest target is open to July 10 minimum at 0.691. Subsequent consolidation above a new level opens the second target of 0.6962, which is the upper border of the blue (weekly) price channel.

For the development of a falling scenario, the price should fall below the support of the MACD line on the four-hour chart at 0.6815. Under this condition, the downward target below opens to 0.6685, which is the embedded line of the red (monthly) price channel.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex

Gold: a great opportunity to buy at the level of $1480-50

According to Bart Melek, the head of TD Securities, the strengthening of the dollar, the growth of the value of US stocks and bond yields reflected on the prospects for gold and long positions in the asset. "The yellow metal fell to just below $1,500 an ounce at the beginning of the week, and we think that the price could move to the support level between $1,480–50 if the Fed doesn't weaken the policy at the next meeting," Meleka said. At this stage, the gold market believes that the US central bank will keep rates at the current level without any unconditional commitments to aggressively lower rates in the future. "In our opinion, no matter what central banks do over the next few months, the global economy will decline due to weaker trading activity amid a trade war between the US and China."

The largest world markets are under attack. Germany is showing weakness, China continues to disappoint with its performance, and there are signs that the US economy is also slowing. Given these facts and that monetary policy is not very productive, the projected decline in the price of gold should be considered as an excellent buying opportunity, since central banks need to be aggressive in their actions in order to avoid a sharp drop in global activity next year.

Analysis are provided by InstaForex