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USDJPY

The USDJPY currency pair has seen a resurgence of momentum on Tuesday, although it continues to trade within a range that has persisted for four consecutive days. The currency pair's pullback from its 2023 peak of 150.16 has consistently found support at the rising 20-day moving average (20DMA), currently at 148.58, indicating strong buying interest. The broader uptrend from the 2023 low of 127.22 remains unbroken, and the near-term price action suggests a minor correction before the bulls take over once again.

A close above the 10-day moving average (10DMA) at 149.12 would provide an initial bullish signal, paving the way for a retest of key resistance levels at 150.00 (a psychological level) and 150.16 (the high for 2023). These levels are just below the peak for 2022 and a multi-decade high of 151.94.



The daily chart shows strong positive momentum, with the Tenkan-sen and Kijun-sen lines in a bullish configuration. The price action is also supported by a rising and thickening daily Ichimoku cloud, keeping the focus on further upside potential.

However, traders should be cautious if the price breaks below the 20DMA, as this would weaken the near-term structure. A move and close below the spike low of 147.29 from October 3rd would be required to sideline the bulls and signal a deeper correction.

Resistance levels to watch are at: 149.12; 149.53; 150; and 150.16.
Support levels to watch are at: 148.00; 147.29; 146.1; and 145.9.

Source: fxnews.me

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AUDUSD

The AUDUSD currency pair has seen a slight decrease in value in the early European trading hours on Tuesday. This comes after a small increase during the Asian trading hours, which was influenced by positive economic data from Australia and dovish remarks from officials of the Federal Reserve on Monday.

However, this recent upward trend faced some resistance and had difficulty breaking clearly above the 0.6400 zone. This zone was previously a Fibonacci support level but has now turned into a resistance level, further strengthened by the 20-day moving average (20DMA). When we look at the daily chart, technical indicators suggest a bearish trend. The 14-day momentum is in negative territory and the price action is being suppressed by a falling daily cloud. These factors suggest that the recent four-day recovery might be losing momentum.



The price action during Tuesday's Asian and early European sessions formed a bearish candle with a long upper shadow. This adds to the initial warning of a stall, which would become more likely if the price falls further and closes below the 10-day moving average (10DMA) at 0.6375. If this happens, it would shift the near-term focus lower again and could lead to a retest of last week's new low for 2023 at 0.6285.

On the other hand, if the price can sustain a break above the 0.6400 zone, it would be an initial sign that the recovery might continue. However, for this signal to be confirmed, we would need to see an acceleration through the falling 55-day moving average (55DMA) at 0.6458.

Resistance levels are at: 0.6403; 0.6432; 0.6458; 0.65.
Support levels are at: 0.6375; 0.6360; 0.6312; 0.6285.

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EURUSD Technical Analysis

The EURUSD currency pair is currently following a downward trend, even though there has been a recent increase in its value.

There are certain points, known as resistance points, which could potentially halt the currency pair's upward movement. The first resistance point could be at 1.0617, which is where the recent high value was observed. Another resistance point could be at 1.0673, which aligns with the 34-day simple moving average (SMA), a trend indicator.



Further up, the 100-day and 200-day SMAs might also act as resistance points near the value of 1.0830.

On the other hand, if the value of the currency pair starts to decrease, it might find support (a level where the price might stop falling) near the recent low values of 1.0480 and 1.0440.

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XAUUSD Technical Analysis

Our XAUUSD analysis shows Gold (XAU) is in a correction phase against the US Dollar (USD). It's moving below the Ichimoku Cloud, indicating a bearish trend. We expect a rise to 1860 before falling to 1775. This could change with a breakout above 1885 or below 1875. These are predictions based on current trends and technical analysis.

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Bitcoin is better than digital Gold

Bitcoin and gold are both seen as valuable assets, according to a recent report by Matrixport. Bitcoin's popularity has surged due to its digital nature, making it a desirable asset. Currently, Bitcoin's market value is $540 billion, which is about 10.8% of the total value of physical gold. Gold ETFs, on the other hand, are worth $200 billion.

The report suggests that if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approves a Bitcoin ETF, it could attract an investment of $20 - $30 billion. This could potentially cause a significant increase in Bitcoin's value. However, the SEC has been slow in making a decision on this matter and has postponed all new applications until October. Despite this, the crypto market remains optimistic about the potential influx of mainstream investment.

Interestingly, Bitcoin has an advantage over gold. You can remember your private keys, which means there's no risk of them being taken away. Matrixport's head of research, Markus Thielen, pointed out that storing wealth in gold is becoming less popular in today's digital age. It also has limitations when it comes to international transactions. In contrast, Bitcoin allows for quick and discreet transfers of value across borders.

In conclusion, given the current technological advancements, Bitcoin serves two main purposes. It acts as a store of value similar to gold and as a speculative financial asset.

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EURUSD: Euro Struggles Amid New Geopolitical Concerns

The Euro is facing renewed pressure, nearing the 1.05 mark due to fresh geopolitical issues in the Middle East. Investors are gravitating back towards the US dollar, a traditional safe haven currency.

Despite a brief surge on Friday, where the Euro almost reached 1.06 after the announcement of new US jobs, it's back under pressure. This surge was in line with my previous predictions, where I suggested not betting on the US dollar below 1.05 due to a potential strong response from the Euro.

However, this response was short-lived due to escalating tensions in the Middle East following a Palestinian attack on Israel. If not for this, the Euro's rally might have lasted longer. Friday's job report was a boon for the US economy as it exceeded expectations, reinforcing the labor sector as a key strength and helping to keep inflation in check. There's still a slim chance that the Federal Reserve might increase rates again.



Friday afternoon's exchange rate behavior was deceptive. The announcement of new jobs led many investors to back the dollar, only to close their positions at a loss soon after. The Euro's strong response, resulting in weekly gains after 11 straight weeks of losses, serves as a reminder of its resilience under pressure. The future is uncertain with new factors coming into play. Increased geopolitical instability could cause unpredictable shocks in global markets.


It might be wise to adopt a wait-and-see approach. However, I still believe in buying the Euro on dips and particularly at new local lows.

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Strong Job Data Impacts Investments and Oil Prices

The path to a safe economic slowdown, which doesn't harm investments, is tricky. After the release of the latest job data (NFP data), people are worried. They think the fast growth might affect one of the main goals of the Federal Reserve (the Fed). The job data shows that there's not much improvement in job balance, so the Fed might need to take more actions. This strong job data could be seen as bad for investments and might make the dollar stronger.

Oil prices were already going down because people were scared of a recession caused by high interest rates. The strong job data might limit the increase in oil prices. If US 10-year loan interest rates get close to 5%, it might cause another drop in oil prices.

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US Dollar Index Analysis

The US Dollar Index is currently trading in a tight range this Friday morning. The market is in a state of anticipation as it awaits the release of the US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report, a key event this week.The index remains above the trendline support at 106.01, following a two-day pullback from its 2023 peak at 107.03. This pullback appears to be a healthy correction of the larger uptrend, providing an opportunity for traders to re-enter the bullish market at better levels.


Daily studies continue to support a bullish outlook, suggesting a potential renewed push through the critical resistance zone at 107.00. A break above this level would signal a continuation of the bullish trend. However, today's direction will likely be influenced by fundamental factors as traders seek more information about the state of the US labor market. This information will directly impact the Federal Reserve's perspective on future interest rates.


Job growth in the US is expected to slow slightly in September (NFP Sep 170K forecast vs Aug 187K), but the unemployment rate is anticipated to decrease from a 1 ½ year high (Sep 3.7% forecast vs Aug 3.8%). Wage growth is expected to remain strong (Sep 0.3% vs Aug 0.2%).


These forecasted numbers suggest that the US labor sector remains robust and is least affected by high borrowing costs among the economy's key sectors. Any expected easing is not likely to significantly impact the overall positive outlook. In such conditions, the Federal Reserve may opt for another rate hike by year-end or more likely, maintain tight monetary policy for some time. This is because recent drastic measures to control inflation have not yet had the desired impact on the economy. Two other reports from the US labor sector released earlier this week showed mixed results. Job openings rose well above forecasts, while hiring in the private sector fell significantly last month.


If the September NFP report exceeds expectations, it would reinforce the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance and further support the dollar. However, if the NFP report misses expectations, demand for the dollar would ease.





Initial direction signals are expected on a sustained break of trendline support (bearish) or a lift above pivotal barriers at 107.00 zone (bull

Resistance: 106.96; 107.13; 107.88; 108.79.
Support: 106.01; 105.50; 105.13; 104.32.

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USDJPY Technical Analysis

The USDJPY is currently around the middle of Tuesday's range of 150.16 to 147.29. This movement was caused by signs that Japan might step in to help their weakening currency, the yen.

Recent reports from the Bank of Japan say there was no such intervention. However, people are still wary because the chance of intervention is high. They're waiting for the US September NFP report, which will give more information about the US job market and what the Federal Reserve might do next.

Daily technical studies are still positive, but the 4-hour structure has weakened. This suggests there's a risk of a downturn, even though strong bids on Tuesday have offset some of this risk.

The NFP report could trigger new activity and provide fresh signals for direction. If the September numbers are solid (at or above the expected 170K), it would ease the Federal Reserve and allow for higher interest rates for a longer time.



On the other hand, if hiring in September is weaker than expected, it would mean that the tight job market is being hurt by high borrowing costs. This could lead to worries about a major economic slowdown and require a more careful approach from the Federal Reserve.

We can expect new direction signals if either pivot point is broken. If it drops below 147.29 (Tuesday's low), there's a risk of a deeper drop. If it breaks above 150, it could signal a continuation of the bullish trend, although there's still a risk of intervention.

Resistance: 148.72 - 149.31 - 149.7
Support: 148.25 - 147.29 - 146.10 - 145.9