"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysi

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis.

02.05.2016

Fundamental analysis

Last Friday was filled with events. The US published Personal Consumption Expenditures (at the forecasted level of 0,1%), Personal Spending (0,1% against the forecasted 0,2%), and Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (77,6 against the forecasted 80,2)

Despite the strong economic growth in the region, the euro lost some gains against the US dollar, amid the weak inflation report in the Eurozone. The index fell to -0.2% y/y in April after the previous 0.0% y/y. The Eurozone GDP grew both in annual and quarterly terms in April: 1.6% after 1.6% before and 0.6% after the previous 0.3%.

The pound stopped growing against the US dollar. The sterling fell after the ambiguous economic data from three-month high. The UK published Net Lending to Individuals and Mortgage Approvals reports (1,883B, 71.360K respectively).

There was a day off in Japan. The USD/JPY pair continued falling after the Bank of Japan decision to maintain its current monetary policy. That was contrary to the market expectations, which expected a further easing.



Technical analysis

Euro

General overview
According to the Eurostat the Consumer Price index fell by 0.2% in the Eurozone this month. The market expected a decline of 0.1%, after a zero growth in March. Gross Domestic Product grew by 0.6% in the first quarter (forecast 0.4%, previous 0.3%).

The first support lies at 1.1350 and then at 1.1260. The first resistance stands at 1.1450, the next one is at 1.1550.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Ichimoku Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is increasing.

Trading recommendations

The pair can grow to the resistance level of 1.1450. After breaking 1.1450 the buyers may go to 1.1550.



Pound

General overview

The UK government bonds yields grew which increased the attractiveness of the British assets. However, the Britain published a number of weak reports: Net Lending to Individuals increased by 9.3B in March, the expected data was £5.0B.

The price is finding the first support at 1.4560, the next one is at 1.4480. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.4670, the next one is at 1.4760.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Ichimoku Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is increasing.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to the level of 1.4670. We do not exclude the falls to 1.4560.



Yen

General overview

The Bank of Japan did not increase the current easing program, and investors began to leave the Japanese market in panic. The pair dollar/yen sharply fell. The dollar fell when the Fed hinted that it might postpone the rates hike. Last Friday Japan had the day off. Meanwhile, the United States published Core Personal Consumption Expenditure for March (the previous value was 0.2% m/m, the data came in at the forecasted level 0.1% m/m).

The price is finding the first support at 106.60, the next one is at 105.80. The price is finding the first resistance at 107.40, the next one is at 108.20.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Ichimoku Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

After the support level of 106.60 breakthrough down the way to the support 105.80 will be opened.



Franc

General overview

Thomas Jordan (the National Bank of Switzerland Governor) gave a speech last Friday. Switzerland published KOF Leading Indicator (102.7 vs. the forecast 102.. The USA Personal Income for March came in at 0.4%, Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for April showed 89.0 vs. the forecast 90.0.

The first support lies at 0.9580 and then at 0.9500. The first resistance stands at 0.9660, the next one is at 0.9750.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Ichimoku Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement forming a “Dead Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

We recommend going short with the first target - 0.9580. When the price consolidates below the first target it may go to the level 0.9500.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis.

03.05.2016

Fundamental analysis

The dollar fell from eight-month lows against the other major currencies. The dollar was under pressure after the political decisions of the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve System. The event calendar was empty yesterday amid the Labor Day celebration. According to William Dudley (the New York Fed Governor) the Fed should have more powers to provide emergency financial support for investment firms in case of liquidity problems.

The EUR/USD set new session highs after Manufacturing PMI report in the Eurozone and Germany. The Manufacturing PMI in the Eurozone came in at 51.7. Manufacturing PMI in Germany showed 51.8. Mario Draghi gave a speech at the Asian Development Bank conference in Asia. According to him there is no alternative to the soft monetary policy until we see positive prospects of the world economy.

In Britain, the markets did not work amid Early May celebration.

On Monday, the yen rose to new 18-month highs. The dollar fell when the market found out that the Japanese regulator would not intervene the foreign exchange market to weaken the national currency. Nikkei Manufacturing PMI came in at 48.2 versus the previous value of 48.0.



Technical analysis

Euro

General overview

Manufacturing PMI in Germany decreased contrary to our expectations. According to Markit Research Group the indicator showed 51.8 compared with 51.9 in the previous month (seasonally corrected). Experts expected the index at the previous level of 51.9.

The first support lies at 1.1450 and then at 1.1350. The first resistance stands at 1.1550, the next one is at 1.1650.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Ichimoku Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is increasing.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 1.1550 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go upwards to 1.1650.



Pound

General overview

According to the international rating agency S&P, if the UK leaves the EU alliance it might loss its AAA rating. The GBP/USD grew amid the general dollar weakness and speculation that the United Kingdom will remain within the EU. The UK market was closed yesterday amid Early May celebration.

The price is finding the first support at 1.4670, the next one is at 1.4560. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.4760, the next one is at 1.4880.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Ichimoku Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is increasing.

Trading recommendations

The potential growth targets are the resistance levels: 1.4760 and 1.4880.



Yen

General overview

The USA Manufacturing PMI for April rose to 51.8. Traders expected the index to decrease to 51 versus 51.5 in March. Manufacturing PMI in Japan exceeded our expectations and rose to 48.2 vs. the forecast of 48.0.

The price is finding the first support at 105.80, the next one is at 105.00. The price is finding the first resistance at 106.60, the next one is at 107.40.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Ichimoku Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 105.80 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go downwards to 105.00. We do not exclude the upward bounce to 107.70.




*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis.

04.05.2016

Fundamental analysis

The USA published some minor reports: ISM New York and IBD/TIPP Economic Optimism indices (48,7 against the forecasted 46,6). We single out only one news that might be interesting: Dennis Lockhart’s speech (the Fed representative). According to Lockhart the price strengthening can be seen right now, but it is too early to decide whether this is sufficient to hike the rate. The decision regarding the rate hike will be taken at the next meeting in June.

Producer Price Index in Eurozone for March showed -4.2% (the forecast was -4.3%, the previous value was -4.2%). The index rose for the first time this the year. That is a signal that the inflation is unlikely to fall in the coming months.

On Tuesday, the pound decreased from its four months high when the UK manufacturing activity fell in April for the first time over the past three years (49.2 from 51.0 in March, vs the forecasted 51.2). The published index increased concerns about the prospects for growth in the second quarter.

Bank of Japan did not work on Tuesday amid the celebration of the Constitution Day.



Technical analysis

Euro

General overview

The Eurozone did not publish any interesting reports on Tuesday. Producer Price index (PPI) for the last month rose more than expected (0.3% vs the forecast 0.1%). According to the report, it was 0.3% compared with -0.7% in the previous month. Experts had expected a growth rate by 0.1%. The devaluation of the Chinese yuan supported the euro as well. By the end of the trades the euro fell.

The first support lies at 1.1450 and then at 1.1350. The first resistance stands at 1.1550, the next one is at 1.1650.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Ichimoku Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The potential growth targets are the resistance levels: 1.1550 and 1.1650.



Pound

General overview

Markit Manufacturing PMI in the UK weakened to 49.2 in April, falling to its lowest level since February 2013. This was lower than the revised value of 50.7 in March and weaker than economists' estimate of 51.2. Manufacturing remains one of the most volatile sectors of the economy, and continues to face challenges: weak demand in the Asian markets and the weakening of the euro area.

The price is finding the first support at 1.4480, the next one is at 1.4400. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.4560, the next one is at 1.4670.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Ichimoku Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We recommend going short with the first target – 1.4480. When the price consolidates below the first target it may go to the level 1.4400.



Yen

General overview

Yesterday Japanese banks were closed; the country celebrated a national holiday - Constitution Day. This day off turned traders’ attention to the American news flow where the Fed representatives William Dudley gave his speech. According to Williams he agrees with the decision not to raise the interest rates this year. He also expects that the United States will show a growth of 2% this year.

The price is finding the first support at 105.80, the next one is at 105.00. The price is finding the first resistance at 106.60, the next one is at 107.40.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Ichimoku Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The upward movement potential targets are 106.60 and 107.40. If the price falls it will get to 105.80 and 105.00.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis.

05.05.2016

Fundamental analysis

The dollar managed to recover when traders started to take profits before Non-Farm release. The USA published ADP Employment Change (156K vs. the forecast 196K). Non-Manufacturing PMI from ISM came in at 55.7 vs. the forecast of 54.7.

The latest Eurozone data showed a strong production growth in April (Markit Composite PMI 53.0, in the line with the expectations).

The British pound decreased on Wednesday and the pair lost more than 200 points. PMI Construction in the UK Britain fell in April to 52.0 (three-year low) from the previous 54.2. The index fell even though the general business activity index is in the “green zone”.

The USD/JPY is still low volatile amid the day off in Japan.



Technical analysis

Euro

General overview

Retail sales in the Eurozone fell after three months of growth (Retail sales -0.5% m/m in March, vs. expectation 0.1% vs. +0.3% m/m in February). Services PMI decreased contrary to expectations. (53.1 vs. previous 53.2). Experts expected the index to remain at 53.2.

The first support lies at 1.1450 and then at 1.1350. The first resistance stands at 1.1550, the next one is at 1.1650.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Ichimoku Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We expect the 1.1550 line break that will open the way for the buyers to 1.1650.



Pound

General overview

PMI Construction in the UK fell last month to 52.0 (seasonally corrected) from 54.2 in March. Economists forecasted a decline to 54.0. The USA published Markit Services PMI (52.8 vs. expectation 52.1) and ADP Employment Change report (156K vs. forecast 196K).

The price is finding the first support at 1.4480, the next one is at 1.4400. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.4560, the next one is at 1.4670.

The price is in the Ichimoku Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We believe the decrease will be continued now. The first target is the level 1.4400, the next one is 1.4320. We do not exclude the growth to 1.4560 and 1.4670.



Yen

General overview

The pair retreated from 18 months maximum after a strong rally of the Japanese currency. The dynamics of the dollar against the yen may be volatile the next few days until Japanese traders return from the holidays. The yen still receives some support after the Bank of Japan decision to leave its monetary policy unchanged.

The price is finding the first support at 106.60, the next one is at 105.80. The price is finding the first resistance at 107.40, the next one is at 108.20.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Ichimoku Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We recommend going short with the first target – 106.60. When the price consolidates below the first target it may go to the level 105.80.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis.

06.05.2016

Fundamental analysis

The USA statistics was the focus of our attention yesterday (Initial Jobless Claims 274K vs forecast 260K). Today we expect Non-Farm release.

Europe celebrated the Ascension Day and many European Central Banks did not work. Despite the day off the market was volatile and the pairs EUR/USD and GBP/USD decreased.

The UK published Services PMI that fell more than expected (52.3 vs. expectations 53.5).

Friday is the first working day in Japan after the long holidays. We expect a sharp growth of the yen. Even now, when the US stock market decreased, the USD/JPY showed a growth.



Technical analysis

Euro

General overview

According to the European Central Bank the euro area continued its recovery, still downward risks remained. No important news was published amid the Ascension Day celebration in Europe.

The first support lies at 1.1350 and then at 1.1260. The first resistance stands at 1.1450, the next one is at 1.1550.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Ichimoku Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement forming a “Dead Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

After the support level of 1.1350 breakthrough down the way to the support 1.1260 will be opened.

Pound

General overview

The pound is expected to remain under pressure. Service PMI showed a decrease (52.3 vs. forecast 53.5). According to the US Labor Department the initial jobless claims number grew to 274K last week.

The price is finding the first support at 1.4400, the next one is at 1.4320. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.4480, the next one is at 1.4560.

The price is in the Ichimoku Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement, forming a “Dead Cross”.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

The potential decrease targets are two levels of support: 1.4400 and 1.4320.



Yen

General overview

Japan celebrated Children's Day and its markets were closed. Services PMI in China by Caixin was the focus of investors' attention (51.8 vs. expectations 52.6).

The price is finding the first support at 106.60, the next one is at 105.80. The price is finding the first resistance at 107.40, the next one is at 108.20.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Ichimoku Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement forming a “Golden Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We expect the 108.20 line break that will open the way for the buyers to 109.00.

Franc

General overview

Switzerland celebrated Feast of the Ascension; its markets were closed. Initial Jobless Claims were under focus yesterday (274K vs. expectations 260K).

The price is finding the first support at 0.9660, the next one is at 0.9580. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9750, the next one is at 0.9850.

The price is in the Ichimoku Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement, forming a “Golden Cross”.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is increasing.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9750. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9850.




*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis.

09.05.2016

Fundamental analysis

Last week the US Federal Reserve Bank did not exclude the possibility of raising the interest rate at next meeting in June. The US labor reports were last week key events. The USA published Non-Farm (160K vs. expectations 202K). Unemployment Rate remained at the same level 5%.

No important news was published in the Eurozone and the UK. The pairs EUR/USD and GBP/USD decreased by the end of the trades.

The US dollar rose against the yen before the labor market reports from the United States. According to the latest report, Japanese service sector activity declined in April suggesting that the country economy slowed down.



Technical analysis

Euro

General overview

Industrial production in Spain slightly supported the euro last Friday (2.8% vs. forecast 1.7%). Meanwhile, the Fed rate expectations are too pessimistic and the ECB policy does not respond completely to the current economic situation. The USA published Non-Farm (160K vs. expectations 202K).

The first support lies at 1.1350 and then at 1.1260. The first resistance stands at 1.1450, the next one is at 1.1550.

There is a confirmed and a weak buy signal. The price is above the Ichimoku Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement forming a “Dead Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

The downward movement will be continued. The pair may go to 1.1350 soon, the next target will be the level of 1.1260.



Pound

General overview

The US newsflow attracted traders’ attention amid an empty macroeconomic calendar in Britain. Non-Farm Payroll became the main event of the week (160K vs. forecast 202K). The unemployment rate remained at the same place as expected.

The price is finding the first support at 1.4400, the next one is at 1.4320. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.4480, the next one is at 1.4560.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Ichimoku Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement forming a “Dead Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

After the support level of 1.4400 breakthrough down the way to the support 1.4320 will be opened.



Yen

General overview

Japan published Monetary Base report (26.8% vs. expectations 29.3%), Service PMI from the Nikkei/Markit (49,3 vs. expectations 50,0). Meanwhile, April unemployment data in the US will allow us to see whether the US economy is strong enough to cope with another interest rates rise. The unemployment rate remained at the same place as expected.

The price is finding the first support at 106.60, the next one is at 105.80. The price is finding the first resistance at 107.40, the next one is at 108.20.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Ichimoku Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement forming a “Golden Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The potential growth targets are the resistance levels: 107.40 and 108.20.



Franc

General overview

The Swiss National Bank published the Foreign Currency Reserves report for April. (588B vs. previous 576B). The NSHB spoke of its willingness to intervene in the currency market as one of the policy instruments.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9660, the next one is at 0.9580. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9750, the next one is at 0.9850.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Ichimoku Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a downward movement forming a “Golden Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is increasing.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9750. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9850.




*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis.

10.05.2016

Fundamental analysis

William Dudley’s speech (the head of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York) supported the dollar. According to William Dudley the regulator plans to hike the rate twice this year even though the number of new jobs created in the United States in April has been the lowest in the past seven months. The USA published minor economic data on Monday.

The main drivers for the dollar growth were: new rumors and expectations about the US interest rates increase in the summer, fears of the referendum results in Britain in June and cyclical factors. Meanwhile, the data published in the Eurozone on Monday, showed that the investors’ and analysts’ sentiment had been improved somewhat in May, but concerns about the global economic outlook continued to pressure the market. The Eurogroup decided to give Greece a new tranche in the next few weeks.

Strengthening of the dollar continued to pressure the pound.

According to Taro Aso (the Japanese Finance Minister) Tokyo is ready to intervene in the market if excessive dynamics of the yen will be able to influence the trade statistics and economic indicators. Earlier the yen generally strengthened after the Bank of Japan refrained from implementing fresh easing measures following the results of the April policy meeting, contrary to market expectations.



Technical analysis

Euro

General overview

European stock markets opened in the green zone. Investors were inclined to risk slowing down the growth of the single European currency. According to the Ministry of the Economy, Factory Orders in Germany strengthened in March due to the increased demand from countries outside the Eurozone (1.9% vs. expectations 0.7%). The figures for February were revised to -0.8% from -1.2%. Still the growth was short-term and the pair decreased be the end of trades.

The first support lies at 1.1350 and then at 1.1260. The first resistance stands at 1.1450, the next one is at 1.1550.

There is a non-confirmed and a weak sell signal. The price is under the Ichimoku Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows a downward movement forming a “Dead Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

We recommend going short with the first target – 1.1350. When the price consolidates below the first target it may go to the level 1.1260.



Pound

General overview

House Prices from Halifax fell more than expected last month (0.8% compared with 2.2% in the previous month). These data were revised downward from 2.6%. Experts expected the index to decline by 0.4% over the past month.

The price is finding the first support at 1.4320, the next one is at 1.4240. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.4400, the next one is at 1.4480.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Ichimoku Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

If the price fixates below the support 1.4320, it may continue the downward trend in the short term. The potential target is 1.4240.



Yen

General overview

Japanese Finance Ministry announced on Monday that the regulator was ready to implement an intervention if the yen sharply grow in price. Previously, many economists doubt the seriousness of the Ministry of Finance of Japan because of America's negative position with respect to direct intervention by the BoJ.

The price is finding the first support at 108.20, the next one is at 107.40. The price is finding the first resistance at 109.00, the next one is at 109.80.

The price is in the Ichimoku Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is increasing.

Trading recommendations

The buyers need to break above 109.00 for a steady growth. The way to the mark 109.80 will be opened after this breakthrough.




*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis.

11.05.2016

Fundamental analysis

The calendar of economic events revived the dynamics of the market on Tuesday. The US published Job Openings (5.757M vs. forecast 5.431M).

The single currency slightly rose against the dollar. The euro area published Industrial Production in Germany in March fell more than expected (-1,3% vs. expectations -0,2%), but exports showed a rapid growth (1,9% vs. expectations -0,1%).

The United Kingdom showed Trade Balance that supported the pound. Mark Carney (the Bank of England Governor) warned commercial banks and other financial institutions about a possible rate cut if the UK leaves the European Union.

The yen fell after the Minister of Finance speech on Monday. According to Aso the regulator is ready to intervene if the yen keeps growing. According to Japan Minister of Economy Nobuteru Ishihara he is closely watching the financial markets after the rally of the yen last week.



Technical analysis

Euro

General overview

Germany published weak Industrial Production data for April which pressured the euro. (-1,3% vs. expectations -0,2%). In the Bonds markets, the 10-year government bonds yield in Germany decreased that also played into the hands of "bears".

The first support lies at 1.1350 and then at 1.1260. The first resistance stands at 1.1450, the next one is at 1.1550.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Ichimoku Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The potential decrease targets are two levels of support: 1.1350 and 1.1260.



Pound

General overview

Goods Trade Balance in the UK rose more than expected for the last month, supporting the pound. This indicator (seasonally corrected) showed -11.20B vs. forecast -11.30B. The March data was revised from -11.96В to -11.43В. However, the oil reduction kept putting pressure on the pair GBP/USD. The new oil growth let the pair to grow still it decreased by the end of trades.

The price is finding the first support at 1.4400, the next one is at 1.4320. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.4480, the next one is at 1.4560.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Ichimoku Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

The downward movement will be continued. The pair may go to 1.4400 soon, the next target will be 1.4320.



Yen

General overview

No important news was published in Japan. In the Bonds market government bond yields differential decreased (the United States and Japan) which reduced the attractiveness of US he assets. Meanwhile, leading stock indicators in the USA and Europe closed in the "green zone" which traditionally put pressure on the Japanese yen as a funding currency.

The price is finding the first support at 109.00, the next one is at 108.20. The price is finding the first resistance at 109.80, the next one is at 110.60.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Ichimoku Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is increasing.

Trading recommendations

We believe the growth will be continued now. The first target is the level 109.80, the next one is 110.60.




*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman

[ValdisFFS]

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis.

12.05.2016

Fundamental analysis

The major pairs corrected against the US dollar yesterday. The EU did not publish anything important and the market volatile was low. The British statistics was not able to impact the market through the main cross-pair euro/pound and all trades were calm and peaceful.

The lack of drivers calmed the UK market. Still the upcoming referendum may become one of the drives in the near future. According to Michael Sanders (the Bank of England Monetary Committee representative) if Britain votes for the exit from the EU, the Central Bank will be forced to raise the rates to 3.5% by the end of 2017, as a way out of the EU union will trigger the collapse of the pound and will increase the inflation.

On Wednesday, the dollar fell against the yen, as investors took profits. This was after the recent rally reaching the two-week highs and the Japanese statements about its readiness for an intervention. However, many investors expect that Japan will stay away from any action to weaken the yen before the G7 meeting.



Technical analysis

Euro

General overview

In the Bonds markets, the German 10-year government bonds yield reduced which decreased the attractiveness of the European assets. The political component of the day was the speech of Nowotny (the ECB member). According to Nowotny it is desirable to keep the issue of national bonds in alongside with Eurobonds.

The first support lies at 1.1350 and then at 1.1260. The first resistance stands at 1.1450, the next one is at 1.1550.

The price is in the Ichimoku Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The potential rebound down targets are the support levels of 1.1350, 1.1260.



Pound

General overview

Industrial Production in the United Kingdom for March came below the consensus forecast. (0.1% vs. expectations 0.3%). In the afternoon, the trading was defined by Crude Oil Stocks change in the US (-3.410M vs. forecast 0.714M, previous value 2.784M).

The price is finding the first support at 1.4400, the next one is at 1.4320. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.4480, the next one is at 1.4560.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Ichimoku Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We recommend going short with the first target – 1.4400. When the price consolidates below the first target it may go to the level 1.4320.



Yen

General overview

The growth of "risk appetite" had a positive impact on investor's sentiment. The leading stock exchanges showed optimism which pressured the yen as a funding currency. Meanwhile, the government bonds yield differential (the US and Japanese) had been declining for several consecutive trading days. However the pair USD/JPY fell on the Wednesday trades.

The price is finding the first support at 108.20, the next one is at 107.40. The price is finding the first resistance at 109.00, the next one is at 109.80.

The price is in the Ichimoku Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.


Trading recommendations

The pair can decrease to the support level of 108.20. We do not exclude the growth to 109.00.




*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman

[ValdisFFS]

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis.

13.05.2016

Fundamental analysis

Although the dollar was supported by the returned risk appetite, the stability of the world economy remained uncertain. The US published Initial Jobless Claims number (294K vs. expectations 270K). The political event of the day were the speeches of Rosengren E. and Mester L. (the Fed representatives). According to Mester the risks related with the Fed forecasts should not have any impact on the monetary policy management. Rosengren suggested that the risks of keeping the rates unchanged seem too low for too long term of time.

Germany published Wholesale Price Index (0,3%m/m vs. expectations 0,2% m/m), the Eurozone published Industrial Production (-0.8% m/m vs. expectations 0.1% m/m).

The Bank of England meeting was the main event of the day. The regulator left the rate unchanged at 0.5%. The inflation report of the Central Bank was the focus of our attention as well. We expect that the increase in assessment of the inflation in the current year could push the pound upwards and neutralize concerns regarding the cost of lending decrease. The Central Banks expects the inflation to return to 0.2%.

The dollar grew against the yen amid the short positions closing. Still the uncertainty of global market growth prospects continued to pressure the US currency.



Technical analysis

Euro

General overview

The Eurozone published Industrial Production for March (-0,8% vs. expectations 0,1%). The 10-year government bonds yield in Germany grew which played into the hands of the euro bulls.

The first support lies at 1.1350 and then at 1.1260. The first resistance stands at 1.1450, the next one is at 1.1550.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Ichimoku Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

The pair can grow to the resistance level of 1.1450. After breaking 1.1450 the buyers may go to 1.1550



Pound

General overview

The Bank of England inflation report was the main event of Thursday. As expected the Central Bank comments regarding the economy and the inflation growth were moderate negative. The UK regulator left the rate unchanged at the level of 0,5%.

The price is finding the first support at 1.4400, the next one is at 1.4320. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.4480, the next one is at 1.4560.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Ichimoku Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows a downward movement forming a “Golden cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

After the support level of 1.4400 breakthrough down the way to the support 1.4320 will be opened.



Yen

General overview

According to Haruhiko Kuroda (the head of the Bank of Japan) it will be hard for the Ministry of Finance to weaken the yen to increase exports. The dynamics of the debt market also indicated an increase in demand for Japanese assets. The government bonds yield differential (US and Japanese) continued to decline.

The price is finding the first support at 108.20, the next one is at 107.40. The price is finding the first resistance at 109.00, the next one is at 109.80.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Ichimoku Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The upward bounce potential target is 109.80. If the price falls it will get to 108.20.



Franc

General overview

Uncertainty regarding the future of global growth continued to pressure the US currency. The US published Initial Jobless Claims (294K vs. forecast 277K and the previous value 274K).

The price is finding the first support at 0.9660, the next one is at 0.9580. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9750, the next one is at 0.9850.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Ichimoku Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement forming a “Dead Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We recommend going long with the first target - 0.9750. When the price consolidates above the first target it may go to the level 0.9850.



*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services, Alexander Kofman