EURUSD PUSHING LOWER IN THE EUROPEAN SESSION. LIGHT ECONOMIC CALENDAR TODAY.
EURUSD rose on Friday and closed at 1.2963. The number of unemployed people in the Eurozone rose with 0.2 percent on quarterly basis in the second quarter of 2014. On the other hand the Industrial Production in the EU rose more than the market expectation reaching 1.0 percent in July. The wholesale price index in Germany recorded a drop of 0.2 percent in August.
Data from the United States revealed that the Michigan Consumer Sentiment rose better than expected in August to a reading of 84.6. The Retails Sales rose 0.6 percent in August in line with the market expectations.
The week ahead will be busy with high-impact fundamental releases including the FOMC Press Conference, the Federal Funds Rate from the US, the FOMC Statement and the Scottish Independence Vote.
Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2858 and resistance is seen at 1.2987.
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EURUSD TRADING CALM AHEAD OF THE US PRODUCER PRICE INDEX RELEASE.
EURUSD dropped yesterday and closed at 1.2939. The Trade Balance in the Eurozone dropped to 12.2 billion Euro in July. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) urged the European Central Bank to come up with more aggressive measure in order to cut the deflation risk in the EU. Data from the United States indicated that the Industrial Production in the largest economy in the world dropped unexpectedly on a monthly basis in August to 0.1 percent. The Capacity Utilization Rate in the US also dropped to 78.8 percent in August. On the other hand the Empire State Manufacturing Index increased to a reading of 27.5 in September marking its highest rise in 4 years.
Data released today showed that the German ZEW Economic Sentiment rose better than expected in September to a reading of 6.9, but at the same time dropped to its December 2012 low.
Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2858 and resistance is seen at 1.2978.
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EURUSD TRADING IN TIGHT RANGE AFTER THE FINAL CPI RELEASE FROM THE EUROZONE. INVESTORS ARE AWAITING THE KEY FOMC EVENTS DUE LATER TODAY.
EURUSD dropped yesterday and closed at 1.2939. The German ZEW Economic Sentiment dropped to a level of 6.9 in September. Data from the United States indicated that the Producer Price Index in the largest economy in the world remained flat in August coming at 0.0 percent on a monthly basis. The Core PPI month over month came in line with the market expectations recording a gain of 0.1 percent in August.
The Final Consumer Price Index data from the Eurozone released today indicated that the inflation in the EU remained stable at 0.4 percent.
The session ahead will be very busy with high impact economic released from the United States including the CPI and Core CPI month over month releases, the Federal Funds Rate and the FOMC Statement, Economic Projections and Press Conference. Investors should be fully aware of the possible high volatility during the time of the releases.
Support for the EURUSD 1.2858 and resistance is seen at 1.2987.
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EURUSD DROPPED AFTER THE FOMC RELEASES YESTERDAY. US UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS DROPPED TO A 2-MONTH LOW.
EURUSD dropped yesterday and closed at 1.2864. The inflation in the Eurozone remained stable, but below the 2 percent of the European Central Bank. Data from the United States indicated that the Federal Reserve maintained its interest rate at 0.25 percent in line with the market expectations and also reduced its asset purchase program to 15 billion USD per month. During the FOMC Press Conference the Fed Chair Janet Yellen stated that the policymakers at the Federal Reserve are in no hurry to raise the interest rates in the largest economy in the world.
Data released today showed a drop of the Unemployment Claims in the United States to 280K during the last week which is a 2-month low level. The Building Permits and Housing Starts reports came a little worse than expected, but that might be due to the low activity in the sector in August when most of the people take their summer holiday.
Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2836 and resistance is seen at 1.2979.
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EURUSD TRADING LOWER IN THE EUROPEAN SESSION. LIGHT ECONOMIC CALENDAR IN THE SESSION AHEAD.
EURUSD rose yesterday and closed at 1.2922. The European Central Bank started its Targeted LTRO program with 86.2 billion Euro. Data released from the United States revealed that the Unemployment Claims in the largest economy in the world dropped to 280K during the last week. The Building Permits and Housing Starts in the US fell more than the market expectation in August. The Philly Fed Manufacturing Index also recorded a drop to a reading of 22.5 in September. Market had expected a drop to 22.8 from the previous high of 28.0 reached in August.
Data released earlier today indicated that the results on the Scottish Independence Referendum showed a NO vote easing the worries of a potential split between England and Scotland.
Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2836 and resistance is seen at 1.2924.
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QUIET START OF THE EUROPEAN SESSION. ECB PRESIDENT MARIO DRAGHI SPEAKS TODAY.
EURUSD dropped on Friday and closed at 1.2828. The Producer Price Index in Germany dropped 0.1 percent month over month in August. Data from the United States indicated that the CB Leading Index rose 0.2 percent month over month in August. Market had expected a 0.4 percent rise. The credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings affirmed the AAA rating of the United States and maintained its “stable” outlook for the US economy.
Investors are looking ahead for the speech of the President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi on monetary policy before the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Policy Committee in Brussels.
Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2826 and resistance is seen at 1.2924.
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EURUSD TARGETING THE 1.2900 LEVEL IN THE EUROPEAN SESSION. GERMAN MANUFACTURING SLOWS DOWN IN SEPTEMBER.
EURUSD rose yesterday and closed at 1.2848. The Consumer Confidence in the Eurozone fell to a reading of -11 in September marking its lowest reading since February. During his speech the President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi stated that the economic recovery in the Eurozone is lacking and added that the ECB is ready to take any unconventional measures to improve the inflation and the economic situation in the currency union. The chief economist of the European Central Bank Peter Praet, stated that the ECB is not trying to push the Euro lower to support the fragile economic recovery. Data from the United States indicated that the Existing Home Sales in the largest economy in the world reached 5.05M in August. Market had expected a rise to 5.21M.
Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2820 and resistance is seen at 1.2922.
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EURUSD TRADING LOWER IN THE LATE EUROPEAN SESSION. GERMAN IFO BUSINESS CLIMATE SLIPS IN SEPTEMBER.
EURUSD rose yesterday and closed at 1.2846. The Manufacturing PMI in the largest economy in the Eurozone dropped to a reading of 50.3 in September. On the other hand the Flash Services PMI in Germany rose to a level of 55.4 in September. The Eurozone Manufacturing and Services PMI continued to drop in September. Data from the United States revealed that the Flash Manufacturing PMI remained stable at 57.9 in September. Another report indicated that the Richmond Manufacturing Index increased to a level of 14 in September against the market expectation of a drop to 10.
Data released today indicated that the German Ifo Business Climate slipped to a reading of 104.7 in September.
Investors are now looking forward for the New Home Sales report due from the United States.
Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2820 and resistance is seen at 1.2922.
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an investment advice or an investment recommendation or a solicitation for the purpose of purchase or sale of any financial instrument.
EURUSD TRADING LOWER IN THE LATE EUROPEAN SESSION. GERMAN IFO BUSINESS CLIMATE SLIPS IN SEPTEMBER.
EURUSD rose yesterday and closed at 1.2846. The Manufacturing PMI in the largest economy in the Eurozone dropped to a reading of 50.3 in September. On the other hand the Flash Services PMI in Germany rose to a level of 55.4 in September. The Eurozone Manufacturing and Services PMI continued to drop in September. Data from the United States revealed that the Flash Manufacturing PMI remained stable at 57.9 in September. Another report indicated that the Richmond Manufacturing Index increased to a level of 14 in September against the market expectation of a drop to 10.
Data released today indicated that the German Ifo Business Climate slipped to a reading of 104.7 in September.
Investors are now looking forward for the New Home Sales report due from the United States.
Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2820 and resistance is seen at 1.2922.
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an investment advice or an investment recommendation or a solicitation for the purpose of purchase or sale of any financial instrument.
EURUSD TARGETING THE 1.2700 LEVEL AT THE START OF THE EUROPEAN SESSION.
EURUSD dropped yesterday and closed at 1.2779. The German Ifo Business Climate continued to fall for a 5th month in a row coming at a reading of 104.7 in September. Data from the United States showed that the New Home Sales rose sharply in August reaching 504K units. The President of the United States Federal Reserve in Chicago Charles Evans stated that the US economy has made a significant progress, but still needs the help of an extended period of time of low interest rates to help the recovery.
At the start of the European session the pair printed new low levels and it’s currently targeting the 1.2700 level.
Investors are now looking forward for the Unemployment Claims and Durable Goods Orders releases due from the United States.
Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2728 and resistance is seen at 1.2819.
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