Thursday, September 10, 2009

IchimoKu Analysis Forex

EURUSD

Comment: Consolidating very neatly at this year's highs as few are willing to tear up forecasts (consensus opinion is for the greenback to strengthen over the next 12 months). Daily and weekly Ichimoku 'clouds' are providing underlying support to the Euro and as other currencies help the Euro higher. Our first measured target is 1.5000.

Strategy: Buy at 1.4580/1.4540; stop well below 1.4400. Add to longs on a break above 1.4635 for 1.5000 medium term

Direction of Trade: →

Chart Levels:

Support Resistance
1.4533 " 1.4605*
1.4465 1.4635*
1.44 1.473
1.435 1.4825
1.4200* 1.49

GBPUSD

Comment: Carefully testing the upper edge of a relatively thin Ichimoku 'cloud' as Cable gets dragged higher by other currencies that are gaining against the US dollar. Daily and weekly closes above 1.6600 should set off another round of short-covering.

Strategy: Buy at 1.6555; stop well below 1.6400. First target 1.6600, then 1.6745, then 1.7000 again

Direction of Trade: →

Chart Levels:

Support Resistance
1.6525 " 1.6566
1.6455 1.6592/1.6600*
1.6425 1.6625
1.635 1.667
1.6288* 1.6745*

USDJPY

Comment: Carefully re-testing of July's low at 91.73, with a low at 91.61 yesterday and surprisingly solid bids in the 91.65 area. The US dollar is not oversold and momentum is just bearish, longer term averages also suggesting a short position as the 9-day average bears down on prices. An eventual break below 91.50 should see implied at-the-money volatility increase significantly as we approach January's low at 87.10.

Strategy: Sell at 92.10, adding to 92.60; stop above 93.55. Short term target 91.75/91.50, then lower still

Direction of Trade: →

Chart Levels:

Support Resistance
91.90 " 92.25
91.61/91.50** 92.6
91 93
90.85 93.45/93.55*
90 94.15

EURJPY

Comment: Dithering without direction as the spotlight is very much on the US dollar. Limping along above the upper edge of a widening Ichimoku 'cloud'. Watch for signs of stalling today and tomorrow.

Strategy: Possibly attempt tiny shorts at 134.30; stop above 134.65. Short term target 133.00, then 132.00.

Direction of Trade: →

Chart Levels:

Support Resistance
133.87 " 134.41
133 134.65
132.82 135
131.7 135.5
131.00* 136.09

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FX Technical Commentary

Euro 1.4560

Initial support at 1.4287 (Sept 7 low) followed by 1.4178 (Sept 1 low). Initial resistance is now located at 1.4621 (61.8% retrace 1.6038 - 1.2330) followed by 1.4719 (Dec 18 high)

Yen 92.05

Initial support is located at 91.61 (Sept 7 low) followed by 90.54 (February 13 low). Initial resistance is now at 94.07 (August 28 high) followed by 95.06 (Aug 24 high).

Pound 1.6540

Initial support at 1.6237 (Sept 3 low) followed by 1.6114 (Sept 1 low). Initial resistance is now at 1.6665 (Aug 13 high) followed by 1.6831 (Aug 7 high).

Australian Dollar 0.8630

Initial support at 0.8379 (Sept 4 low) followed by the 0.8239 (AUG 27 low). Initial resistance is now at 0.8694 (Aug 28 2008 high) followed by 0.8813 (AUG 22 2008 high).

Gold 993

Initial support at 974 (Sept 3 low) followed by 944 (Aug 31 low). Initial resistance is now at 1032 (Mar 17' 2008 high) followed by 1050 (Psychological Round Number).

Currency Sup 2 Sup 1 Spot Res 1 Res 2
EUR/USD 1.4178 1.4287 1.4560 1.4621 1.4719
USD/JPY 90.54 91.61 92.05 94.07 95.06
GBP/USD 1.6114 1.6237 1.6540 1.6665 1.6831
AUD/USD 0.8239 0.8379 0.8630 0.8694 0.8813
XAU/USD 944.00 974.00 993.00 1032.00 1050.00

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Daily Technical Analysis

EURUSD Outlook

As I had expected, the EURUSD continued it's bullish momentum yesterday, hit my long target at 1.4590, topped at 1.4599 and closed at 1.4563. On my h1 chart below we can see that the bullish momentum was driven by breakouts while price forming a bullish channel (blue). The outlook remains bullish with 1.4719 as potential bullish target, but the bias in nearest term is neutral. Watch out for downside corrections as CCI about to cross the 100 line down on h4 chart. Immediate support at 1.4530 followed by 1.4446. Initial resistance at 1.4599 (yesterday's high). Break above that area should trigger further bullish momentum targeting 1.4719 area.

GBPUSD Outlook

The GBPUSD had a moderate bullish momentum yesterday. The pair topped at 1.6591 but the bullish momentum was limited as the pair closed lower at 1.6544. On my h4 chart below we can see that after breakout above the trendline resistance (yellow, now become support), the pair has been trapped in range area between 38.2% - 50% Fibo retracement of 1.7042 - 1.6112. The bias is neutral in nearest term and we need a valid breakout from the range area to have clearer direction. We still have valid bullish channel (blue) so I prefer a breakout to the upside targeting 1.6665 and 1.6740. However, CCI just cross the 100 line down on h4 chart so watch out for potential downside rebound testing 1.6470 and trendline support area (yellow trendline, former resistance). Break below those area could be a threat to the current bullish outlook

USDJPY Outlook

The USDJPY attempted to push lower yesterday, bottomed at 91.60 but bearish scenario was limited as the pair closed higher at 91.95. On my h4 chart below, we have another bullish correction warning indicated by two bullish reversal candlestick patterns, a hammer and an inverted hammer. Looking back on September 03, we also had a hammer before some bullish correction. So, if the hammer and inverted hammer followed by bullish candle and closed at least above 92.24 (high on inverted hammer) then we should have potential bullish correction scenario testing 92.60 resistance area. Break above that level could trigger further bullish correction. Immediate support at 91.60 (yesterday's low). Break below that area could diminish the bullish reversal scenario.

USDCHF Outlook

The USDCHF continued it's bearish momentum yesterday, hit my first short target at 1.0390, bottomed at 1.0382 and closed at 1.0403. On my h4 chart below we can see that the bearish momentum was lead by breakdowns. I still prefer bearish scenario, but I think the bias is neutral in nearest term and CCI about to cross the -100 line up on h4 chart so watch out for potential upside rebound testing 1.0430 and 1.0527. Immediate support at 1.0382 (yesterday's low). Break below that area should trigger further bearish continuation targeting 1.0275 area.

EURJPY Outlook

The EURJPY had indecisive movement yesterday. The pair attempted to push higher, topped at 134.38 but further bullish momentum was rejected as the pair closed lower at 133.92. On my h4 chart below we can see that the pair is trapped in range area of 134.50 - 133.60. We still have a valid bullish channel (blue) after violation of bearish channel (red), so I still prefer a breakout to the upside and continue bullish movement towards 135.30 area. However the bias is neutral in nearest term and do not rush jump into the market. Immediate support at 133.60. Break below that area could also be considered as violation to the bullish channel and threat the current bullish outlook

GBPJPY Outlook

The GBPJPY made another indecisive movement yesterday. On h4 chart below we can see that the pair still struggling around 23.6 Fibo retracement of 163.05 - 149.02. The bias remains neutral in nearest term and I prefer to stand aside for now. We have an important technical point, where price is now testing the bullish channel. A violation to the bullish channel should be seen as potential threat to the current bullish correction and could trigger further bearish momentum at least towards 151.31 area. Immediate resistance at 153.00/30 area. Break above that area should trigger further bullish momentum targeting 154.35 area.

AUDUSD Outlook

The AUDUSD had a volatile market yesterday. On my h1 chart below we can see that the price made a false breakout to triangle 3 before made a breakdown then move higher and lower, made triangle 4. I think it's better to stand aside for now and wait for further development. I prefer a breakout from triangle 4 and continue bullish scenario since these triangle are formed inside the bullish channel so consolidations must be seen in bullish context, except the bullish channel violated to the downside. Immediate support at 0.8564 (yesterday's low). Break below that area could also be a potential violation to the bullish channel and lead us into no trading zone. Initial resistance at 0.8667 (yesterday's high). Break above that area should trigger further bullish momentum targeting 0.8730.

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ENERGY MARKET RECAP


October Crude Oil closed up 0.29 at 71.39. This was 0.73 up from the low and 1.13 off the high.

October Heating Oil closed up 1.67 at 179.92. This was 2.51 up from the low and 2.61 off the high.

October RBOB Gasoline finished up 0.01 at 182.90, 2.77 off the high and 0.85 up from the low.

October Natural Gas finished up 0.03 at 2.84, 0.16 off the high and 0.04 up from the low.

Technical Outlook
CRUDE OIL (OCT) 09/10/2009: The crossover up in the daily stochastics is a bullish signal. Positive momentum studies in the neutral zone will tend to reinforce higher price action. A positive signal for trend short-term was given on a close over the 9-bar moving average. The close over the pivot swing is a somewhat positive setup. The next upside target is 73.35. The next area of resistance is around 72.32 and 73.35, while 1st support hits today at 70.46 and below there at
69.63.

RBOB GAS (OCT) 09/10/2009: The market back below the 40-day moving average suggests the longer-term trend could be turning down. A bullish signal was given with an upside crossover of the daily stochastics. Positive momentum studies in the neutral zone will tend to reinforce higher price action. A positive signal for trend short-term was given on a close over the 9-bar moving average. The market has a slightly positive tilt with the close over the swing pivot. The near-term upside objective is at 187.00. The next area of resistance is around 184.71 and 187.00, while 1st support hits today at 181.09 and below there at 179.76.

HEATING OIL (OCT) 09/10/2009: The daily stochastics have crossed over up which is a bullish indication. Rising from oversold levels, daily momentum studies would support higher prices, especially on a close above resistance. The market's short-term trend is positive on the close above the 9-day moving average. It is a mildly bullish indicator that the market closed over the pivot swing number. The next upside target is 185.06. The next area of resistance is around 182.48 and 185.06, while 1st support hits today at 177.36 and below there at 174.83.

COPPER MARKET RECAP

December Copper closed down 3.20 at 292.40. This was 2.20 up from the low and 3.35 off the high.

Technical Outlook
COMEX COPPER (DEC) 09/10/2009: Momentum studies are trending higher but have entered overbought levels. The market's close above the 9-day moving average suggests the short-term trend remains positive. It is a slightly negative indicator that the close was lower than the pivot swing number. The next upside objective is 299.53. The next area of resistance is around 294.47 and 299.53, while 1st support hits today at 287.23 and below there at 285.04.

PRECIOUS METALS RECAP

December Gold closed down 2.7 at 997.1. This was 1.6 up from the low and 6.9 off the high.

December Silver finished down 0.04 at 16.47, 0.26 off the high and 0.03 up from the low.

Technical Outlook
COMEX SILVER (DEC) 09/10/2009: Momentum studies are trending higher but have entered overbought levels. The close above the 9-day moving average is a positive short-term indicator for trend. The market tilt is slightly negative with the close under the pivot. The near-term upside objective is at 1692.1. The market is becoming somewhat overbought now that the RSI is over 70. The next area of resistance is around 1659.7 and 1692.1, while 1st support hits today at 1610.3
and below there at 1593.2.

COMEX GOLD (DEC) 09/10/2009: Studies are showing positive momentum but are now in overbought territory, so some caution is warranted. The market's close above the 9-day moving average suggests the short-term trend remains positive. The market's close below the pivot swing number is a mildly negative setup. The next upside objective is 1011.0. The next area of resistance is around 1000.9 and 1011.0, while 1st support hits today at 984.7 and below there at 978.7.

CURRENCY MARKET RECAP

September US Dollar closed down 0.305 at 77.035. This was 0.220 up from the low and 0.430 off the high.

September Euro closed up 0.72 at 145.61. This was 0.94 up from the low and 0.41 off the high.

September Japanese Yen finished up 0.28 at 108.61, 0.56 off the high and 0.61 up from the low.

September Swiss finished up 0.56 at 96.06, 0.25 off the high and 0.73 up from the low.

September Canadian Dollar finished up 0.12 at 92.64, 0.44 off the high and 0.36 up from the low.

September British Pound closed up 0.47 at 165.33. This was 0.78 up from the low and 0.6 off the high.

Technical Outlook
JAPANESE YEN (SEP) 09/10/2009: Daily stochastics turning lower from overbought levels is bearish and will tend to reinforce a downside break especially if near term support is penetrated. The market's close above the 9-day moving average suggests the short-term trend remains positive. The close over the pivot swing is a somewhat positive setup. The next downside objective is now at 107.43. The next area of resistance is around 109.19 and 109.76, while 1st support hits today at 108.03 and below there at 107.43.

EURO (SEP) 09/10/2009: Momentum studies are trending higher but have entered overbought levels. The market's close above the 9-day moving average suggests the short-term trend remains positive. It is a mildly bullish indicator that the market closed over the pivot swing number. The next upside target is 146.83. The next area of resistance is around 146.29 and 146.83, while 1st support hits today at 144.95 and below there at 144.14.

STOCK INDICES RECAP

December S&P closed up 7.4 at 1028.1. This was 9.1 up from the low and 3.9 off the high. December S&P E-Mini finished up 7.25 at 1028, 3.75 off the high and 13.25 up from the low.

December Dow finished up 42 at 9479, 31 off the high and 49 up from the low.

Technical Outlook
S&P 500 (DEC) 09/10/2009: Momentum studies are rising from mid-range, which could accelerate a move higher if resistance levels are penetrated. The market's close above the 9-day moving average suggests the short-term trend remains positive. Since the close was above the 2nd swing resistance number, the market's posture is bullish and could see more upside follow-through early in the session. The next upside target is 1039.80. The next area of resistance is around 1034.59 and 1039.80, while 1st support hits today at 1021.60 and below there at 1013.80.

S&P E-MINI (DEC) 09/10/2009: Positive momentum studies in the neutral zone will tend to reinforce higher price action. The close above the 9-day moving average is a positive short-term indicator for trend. With the close over the 1st swing resistance number, the market is in a moderately positive position. The next upside target is 1042.62. The next area of resistance is around 1036.50 and 1042.62, while 1st support hits today at 1019.50 and below there at 1008.63.

NASDAQ (DEC) 09/10/2009: Momentum studies are trending higher but have entered overbought levels. The close above the 9-day moving average is a positive short-term indicator for trend. Since the close was above the 2nd swing resistance number, the market's posture is bullish and could see more upside follow-through early in the session. The near-term upside target is at 1687.37. The next area of resistance is around 1676.25 and 1687.37, while 1st support hits today at 1651.75 and below there at 1638.38.

DOW (DEC) 09/10/2009: Stochastics are at mid-range but trending higher, which should reinforce a move higher if resistance levels are taken out. The close above the 9-day moving average is a positive short-term indicator for trend. It is a slightly negative indicator that the close was lower than the pivot swing number. The near-term upside objective is at 9477. The next area of resistance is around 9451 and 9477, while 1st support hits today at 9395 and below there at 9365.

BOND MARKET RECAP


December Bonds finished down 0-080 at 118-110, 0-060 off the high and 0-250 up from the low.

December 10 Yr Treasury Notes closed down 0-025 at 116-300. This was 0-120 up from the low and 0-030 off the high.

Technical Outlook
BONDS (DEC) 09/10/2009: Momentum studies trending lower at mid-range could accelerate a price break if support levels are broken. The close below the 9-day moving average is a negative short-term indicator for trend. It is a slightly negative indicator that the close was under the swing pivot. The next downside objective is now at 117-050. The next area of resistance is around 119-020 and 119-160, while 1st support hits today at 117-290 and below there at 117-050.

10 YR TREASURY NOTES (DEC) 09/10/2009: Momentum studies trending lower at mid-range
should accelerate a move lower if support levels are taken out. A negative signal for trend short-term was given on a close under the 9-bar moving average. The market tilt is slightly negative with the close under the pivot. The next downside objective is 116-115. The next area of resistance is around 117-090 and 117-160, while 1st support hits today at 116-230 and below there at 116-115.