Daily Market Analysis from ForexMart

[Andrea ForexMart]

The USD went up slightly higher than the JPY during Wednesday’s session as investors are waiting for the latest updates on the economic status of the United States. The USD/JPY pair is currently trading at 103.259 points, going up by +0.30% or 0.304. Volatility and volume levels were on a below average level since majority of the currency players in the market are staying on the sidelines prior to the release of the US Non-Farm Payrolls report on Friday, which will be determining the frequency and timing of the oncoming Fed rate increases.

Tuesday’s trading session saw an increase in the USD/JPY pair, after the consumer confidence report in August showed an increase at 101.1, its highest in a year. However, newfound concerns regarding the overall state of the Japanese economy arose as the release of industrial production figures for Japan surprised economists who were expecting two consecutive monthly gains, insinuating the possibility that the Japanese economy might be failing to sustain its progress for the third quarter.

Traders and investors are now waiting for the US ADP Non-Farm Employment Change Report, which is expected to show an increase in jobs offered by the private sector. A below average data could further weaken the USD/JPY, but the onset of the release of the Non-Farm Payrolls Report on Friday might help in alleviating possible losses.

[Andrea ForexMart]

The results of the US ADP survey made an impact over the possibility of the price hike set by the Fed. Dollar is up on today's trading and perpetuated a bullish view. EURUSD attained 3 week lows in the rear of the ADP employment report favorable results. The pair is moving south with a descending trendline while the 50, 100 and 200 Day EMAs are drawn away to the pair price. The indicators stands in the negative area, MACD and RSI signaled a bearish pattern. Level of resistance exists at 1.1200, support is seen at 1.1130.

The EUR/USD is speculated to remain in the support level of 1.1130, in case that the currency pair failed to maintain its current support then the momentum investing will be altered with 1.1070.

[Andrea ForexMart]

The EUR/USD pair went down by 6 points today as the unemployment rates in the European Union went up and the USD continued to strengthen. The PMI data for the eurozone also came out lower than expected at 51.7 points. The EUR is currently trading at 1.1151, indicating that the pair is currently at the bottom rung of its trading range.

The US jobs data showed an additional 177,000 jobs in the private sector last month, with a significant number of firms and industries adding up their payrolls. On the other hand, last week’s Fed statement are hinting at a possible interest rate hike in September, and if the payroll data comes out stronger than expected, investors should expect an increased volatility in the market.

During the past five years, the August data for US Non-Farm Payrolls has always been erratic, and it is expected to miss again for this period. Traders are then warned of sudden price moves among all asset classes due to the said positions, regardless of whether the data comes out as positive or negative.

[Andrea ForexMart]

The EUR/USD pair whipsawed after the release of the US Non-Farm Payrolls report. The initial expected data was an increase of 180,000 jobs which led to a disappointment in the market as the pair topped out at 1.1252 before going below the the 10-day moving average at 1.1221 points. The currency pair’s exchange rate went up above the support line near the 10-day moving average at 1.1124 points. The RSI is currently reading at 46 points in the middle of the neutral range.

In August, the data for the US non-farm payrolls went up by 151,000, falling short of its expected release after the 275,000 upsurge in July. The 3-month average is presently at 232,000, while the labor data increased by up to 176,000 while the household employment data also increased at 97,000. Unemployment rates were stagnant at 4.9% with participation rates on the neutral at 62.8%. Meanwhile, the average hourly earnings for July surged by 0.1% from its previous rate of 0.3%.

[Andrea ForexMart]

The Japanese yen demonstrated a weak movement despite of the positive labor statistics of US. The pair demonstrated a steep decline at the level of 103.50 and take a fresh daily lows thereafter the report of the US Non Farm Payrolls. The daily low of the USDJPY lured financiers to purchase interest which made the rate acquired price growth. Resistance level is seen at 104.50, support is at 103.50. The moving averages of the price presented a bullish tone according to the 4 hour chart while further stimulated on Friday.

MACD approached on the positive zone. RSI is situated in the overbought area. Indicators revealed signal for the buyers. It is recommended for the sellers if they are able to drive the price below 103.50 so they may earn a double.

[Andrea ForexMart]

The EUR/GBP traded higher by 3 points, going up at 0.8403. However, the pair still remains at the bottom rung of its trading average since the GBP has been bouncing back during the past sessions, especially since UK economic data reports has shown that the Brexit vote did not have that much of an adverse effect to the economy in contradiction to the initial speculations. Financial institutions such as the IMF has also stated that they are now reevaluating the situation since the Bank of England’s foresight has prevented further damage to the UK economy.

Meanwhile, the EUR went slightly higher at 84 pence. However, this is not far from Friday’s all-week low of 83.76 points. The construction and manufacturing surveys for the eurozone showed a major comeback, while the manufacturing PMI data recovered from July’s three-year low and traded at 53.3 points in August, its highest trading point reached in 10 months. On the other hand, the construction PMI data went up to 49.2 points from July’s 45.9 points, going over the speculations indicated in economic polls.

[Andrea ForexMart]

In consonance with the report of the Australia Company Gross Operating Profits the Aussie demonstrated a good growth. The pair continued to flourish during the first day of the week. The buyers are able to drive the price level to 0.7600 as it became the turning point of the pair which marginally lose edge.

Moving averages keep on the neutral position as presented in the 4-hour chart. Resistance is seen at 0.7600, support is at 0.7540.

MACD lies near through the centerline. So in case that the histogram indicated a negative position the seller's strength will bolster but if it pierced within the positive territory, it will allow the buyers to rule the market. The RSI comes in at the overbought territory.

[Andrea ForexMart]

The NZD/USD pair weakened in relation to the USD, trading at 0.7231 points after the Reserve Bank of Australia held fast to its interest rates and monetary policies. The NZD might increase after the release of data from the GlobalDairyTrade auction tonight, where there is an expected surge in the prices of milk powder. Traders and speculators are now monitoring the data for wholesale trade for the second quarter, as well as an update on the RBA’s interest rates.

On the other hand, borrowers are expecting even lower interest rates following low inflation rates. Statistics New Zealand released a report last Monday showing that the Consumer Price Index went up by 0.4% as of June 30. The RBA is predicting that inflation rates would go up by 0.6%, and economists are now expecting the bank to cut down its cash rates by up to 2%.

Westpac has also stated that based on the market prices of financial products, there is now an 80% chance of the RBA cutting down the OCR by up to 70% prior to the release of rates.

[Andrea ForexMart]

The report of the Non-Manufacturing PMI established a slowdown result which also weakened the US dollar and lowered its monthly performance.

During the Asian and Europe session held yesterday the pair existed in the pressured area near the level of 1.1130.

EURUSD interrupted the 1.1200 level then headed in the level of 1.1270. The pair also receded the moving averages 50,100 and 200 furthermore shifted toward the north direction. The resistance approached the 1.270 level whereas the level of support is set at 1.1200.

MACD indicated a softened position of the sellers. RSI moves closer to the overbought condition.

[Andrea ForexMart]

The USD continued to plummet against the JPY during Wednesday’s trading session, dropping by -0.55% or 0.564 points to trade at 101.445 points. This drop in rates was mostly caused by a negative-leaning US economic data, which reduced the probability of a Fed rate hike within the month, and protective sell stops are also being triggered by every new low encountered.

The Institute for Supply Management’s data release for the non-manufacturing purchasing managers’ index also fell at 51.4 points last August, the largest drop seen for the data since November 2008, especially since traders and speculators were expecting 55.4 points. Traders are speculating that the fragile economic data can be used by Fed to refrain from increasing its interest rates.

The labor market conditions data from the Fed also plummeted in August at -0.7 points following a positive data surge in July. On the other hand, the JPY continues to rise following reports that BoJ policymakers had varying opinions prior to the bank’s meeting on September 20-21. The said meeting is expected to tackle the bank’s stimulus program and conduct a thorough assessment of the said program. Analysts are speculating that the BoJ’s move to review its stimulus program may be a sign that its policymakers are beginning to doubt the effectiveness of the nation’s economic stimulus program.

The US is also expected to release its most recent job openings report, with investors expecting data to come out at 5.58M, which is a bit lower from the previous data release of 5.62M. Meanwhile, the Fed is also expected to release its most recent Beige Book data. In addition, Esther George from FOMC will also be releasing a statement on Wednesday, which might have an impact on the market especially if there is a discontinuation of the expected interest rate hike in September.