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Boris Johnson’s clarity will set direction for the pound, the markets and business

By George Prior

The announcement of Boris Johnson becoming Britain’s next Prime Minister is largely priced-in to the pound by the markets, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations.

Nigel Green, chief executive and founder of deVere Group, which has 12bn under advisement, comes ahead of the announcement of either Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt becoming the new Conservative leader and therefore Theresa May’s successor as the UK’s Prime Minister.

Mr Green says: “Boris Johnson has been the clear favourite in this leadership race since the beginning.

“As such, the markets have been pricing-in the immediate impact on sterling of a Johnson administration.

“It can be expected that there will be a knee-jerk reaction for the pound to the downside on the announcement that Boris Johnson has won the keys to Number 10.  But as it is expected and priced-in, it will not drop too much further or for too long.”

He continues: “Sterling is currently floundering due to the ongoing Brexit chaos and uncertainty which has put the brakes on the UK economy.

“The pound’s weakness has also been driven by fears regarding Mr Johnson’s embrace of the possibility of a no-deal Brexit on 31 October, with many forecasting an economic shock for Britain if this were to occur.”

He goes on: “However, there’s also an argument to suggest that Mr Johnson’s controversial ‘do or die’ approach – and a hard break – will at least end the years of failed negotiations which have fuelled endless uncertainty for business and the markets.

“A quicker and cleaner exit from the EU could indeed deliver an unexpected boost for the pound as international and domestic investors get the clarity they crave before stepping off the sidelines and investing into the UK.”

The deVere CEO concludes: “Sterling will suffer a dip on the confirmation that Mr Johnson is Prime Minister – but it will not be a major price shock and will not last long as markets have priced-in this scenario.

“The surprise could be that a clarity of purpose of a Johnson administration on the overriding issue of the day – Brexit – could well give the pound a lift.

“The importance of clarity for the markets and business should not be underrated. It now just remains to be seen if the former London Mayor and foreign secretary delivers on what he has said– or whether there will simply be more Boris bluster, which would sink the pound further and kill-off investment hopes.”

About:

deVere Group is one of the world’s largest independent advisors of specialist global financial solutions to international, local mass affluent, and high-net-worth clients.  It has a network of more than 70 offices across the world, over 80,000 clients and $12bn under advisement.

Murray Math Lines 23.07.2019 (AUDUSD, NZDUSD)

Article By RoboForex.com

AUDUSD

On H4 the instrument has bounced of the strong resistance line at 8/8 and is now trading below 7/8. In this situation further decrease to the support at 5/8 is expected. The scenario will no longer be valid is 7/8 is broken through, which may entail growth to the resistance at 8/8.

AUDUSD_H4
Risk Warning: the result of previous trading operations do not guarantee the same results in the future

On M15 the lower line of the VoltyChannel is broken. This signifies prevalence of a descending trend and enhances the possibility of further decline.

AUDUSD_M15
Risk Warning: the result of previous trading operations do not guarantee the same results in the future

NZDUSD

On H4 the instrument has failed to break through the weak resistance line at 7/8. This signifies a possible reversal of the ascending trend and a decline towards the support at 4/8. The scenario will no longer be valid if 7/8 is broken, which may provoke growth of the pair to the resistance at 8/8.

NZDUSD_H4
Risk Warning: the result of previous trading operations do not guarantee the same results in the future

On M15 the lower line of the VoltyChannel is broken. This increases the possibility of further decline.

NZDUSD_M15

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Japanese Candlesticks Analysis 23.07.2019 (GOLD, NZDUSD)

Article By RoboForex.com

GOLD

Gold keeps forming an uptrend. On H4 the pair has formed a Hammer near the support level. If the signal for a reverse pattern is realized presently, we will, perhaps, see another growth of the price towards 1445.61. However, a reverse scenario is not to be excluded: the instrument may break through the lower border of the channel and test 1400.50.

GOLD
Risk Warning: the result of previous trading operations do not guarantee the same results in the future <

NZDUSD

On H4 the pair, upon testing the horizontal resistance level around 0.6800, has formed a Hanging man. In the current trading situation the price has realized the signal for a reverse pattern and is testing the support level. It may bounce off this level and return to 0.6800. A reverse scenario is not to be excluded: the rice may break through the current support level and decline to 0.6660.

NZDUSD

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The Analytical Overview of the Main Currency Pairs on 2019.07.23

by JustForex

The EUR/USD currency pair

Technical indicators of the currency pair:
  • Prev Open: 1.12155
  • Open: 1.12087
  • % chg. over the last day: -0.12
  • Day’s range: 1.11890 – 1.12094
  • 52 wk range: 1.1111 – 1.2009

The bearish mood prevails on the EUR/USD currency pair. Trading instrument updated the local lows. At the moment, the key support and resistance levels are 1.11850 and 1.12100. Financial markets participants are no longer sure that Fed will introduce a sharp reduction in the interest rate at the next meeting. Demand for USD slightly recovered. Quotes can decline further. You should open positions from key levels.

At 17:00 (GMT+3:00) the US will publish a secondary real estate sales report.

EUR/USD

Indicators point to the strength of sellers: the price has fixed below 50 MA and 100 MA.

The MACD histogram is in the negative zone and below the signal line, which indicates a further drop in EUR/USD quotes.

Stochastic Oscillator is near the oversold zone, the %K line is below the %D line, which gives a weak signal to sell EUR/USD.

Trading recommendations
  • Support levels: 1.11850, 1.11500
  • Resistance levels: 1.12100, 1.12300, 1.12450

If the price fixes below 1.11850, expect further decline toward 1.11500-1.11300.

Alternatively, the quotes can grow toward 1.12300-1.1240.

The GBP/USD currency pair

Technical indicators of the currency pair:
  • Prev Open: 1.24313
  • Open: 1.24673
  • % chg. over the last day: -0.31
  • Day’s range: 1.24505 – 1.24788
  • 52 wk range: 1.2397 – 1.3385

An ambiguous technical picture emerged on the GBP/USD currency pair. GBP is movind sideways, the local levels of support and resistance are 1.24500 and 1.24850. GBP remains under pressure due to the uncertainty around Brexit. The quotes can descend further. We expect important reports from the United States. Positions must be opened from key levels.

The Economic News Feed for 23.07.2019 is calm.

GBP/USD

Indicators do not provide accurate signals, 50 MA started to cross 100 MA.

The MACD histogram is in the negative zone and below the signal line, indicating a drop in GBP/USD quotes.

Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone, the %K line crossed the %D line. There are no signals at the moment.

Trading recommendations
  • Support levels: 1.24500, 1.24200, 1.23850
  • Resistance levels: 1.24850, 1.25100, 1.25550

If the price fixes below 1.24500, expect the qutoes to fall toward 1.24200-1.24000.

Alternatively, the quotes can grow toward 1.25100-1.25400.

The USD/CAD currency pair

Technical indicators of the currency pair:
  • Prev Open: 1.30520
  • Open: 1.31179
  • % chg. over the last day: +0.56
  • Day’s range: 1.31126 – 1.31414
  • 52 wk range: 1.2727 – 1.3664

There have been some aggressive purchases on the USD/CAD currency pair. Trading tool updated key extremes. At the moment, Looney is testing a local resistance of 1.31400. Mark 1.31150 is already a “mirror” support. USD/CAD can grow further. We recommend to pay attention to the dynamics of oil prices. Positions must be opened from key levels.

The Economic News Feed for 23.07.2019 is calm.

USD/CAD

The price has fixed above 50 MA and 100 MA, which indicates the strength of buyers.

The MACD histogram is located in the positive zone and above the signal line, which gives a strong signal to buy USD/CAD.

Stochastic Oscillator is in the overbought zone, the %K line crossed the %D line. There are no signals at the moment.

Trading recommendations
  • Support levels: 1.31150, 1.30950, 1.30650
  • Resistance levels: 1.31400, 1.32000

If the price consolidates above 1.31400, expect further growth to 1.31800-1.32000.

Alternatively, the quotes canfakk toward 1.31000-1.30800.

The USD/JPY currency pair

Technical indicators of the currency pair:
  • Prev Open: 107.712
  • Open: 107.852
  • % chg. over the last day: +0.07
  • Day’s range: 107.826 – 108.193
  • 52 wk range: 104.97 – 114.56

Buyers prevail on the USD/JPY. The trading instrument has updated local maximums. At the moment, the USD/JPY quotes are testing the supply zone of 108.200-108.350. The key support is 107.900. The currency pair can grow further. Pay attention to economic releases, as well as the US Treasury bond’s yield. Open positions from the key levels.

The Economic News Feed for 23.07.2019 is calm.

USD/JPY

The indicators do not provide precise signals.

The MACD histogram is in the positive zone and above the signal line, which gives a signal to buy USD/JPY.

The Stochastic Oscillator is i the overbought zone, the %K line crossed the %D line. There are no singals.

Trading recommendations
  • Support levels: 107.900, 107.650, 107.250
  • Resistance levels: 108.200, 108.350, 108.600

If the price consolidates above the 108.200 mark, the quotes can grow toward 108.500-108.700.

Alternatively, the quotes can descend toward 107.700-107.500

by JustForex

Investors Are Awaiting Meetings of Central Banks

by JustForex

The US dollar continues to strengthen against most currencies. The US dollar index (#DX) closed in the positive zone (+0.18%). Participants in financial markets are awaiting meetings of Central Banks to be held in the next two weeks. On Thursday, a meeting of the European Central Bank is expected. After that, the Bank of Japan will decide on monetary policy, and next week the Fed’s meeting will take place.

Yesterday, members of the Conservative Party of Great Britain voted for the new party leader, who will take the post of Prime Minister. The name of the new 77th Prime Minister of Great Britain will be known today at 15:00 (GMT+3:00). Two candidates fought for the post: former Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, and the current head of the same department, Jeremy Hunt. The most likely winner is Johnson.

The single currency fell against the US currency due to investors’ confidence that at the next meeting of the ECB, the head of Mario Draghi will point to a decrease in the interest rate in September. The likely rate reduction is connected with the tension in international trade relations.

In addition, participants of financial markets continue to monitor the development of trade relations between the United States and China. It became known that the US delegation, led by US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, will go to Beijing next week to resume talks with China.

The “black gold” prices show a positive trend amid tensions in the Middle East. At the moment, futures for the WTI crude oil are testing the mark of $56.35 per barrel. At 23:30 (GMT+3:00) the API Weekly Crude Oil Stock report will be published.

Market Indicators

Yesterday, the bullish sentiment was observed in the US stock markets: #SPY (+0.25%), #DIA (+0.07%), #QQQ (+0.80%).

The yield on 10-year US government bonds is at 2.04-2.05%.

The news feed for 2019.07.23:

– Existing home sales in the USA at 17:00 (GMT+3:00).

by JustForex

EURUSD: markets opt for decline

By Alpari.com

Previous:

On Monday the 22nd of July, trading on the euro against the dollar took place within a corridor of 1.1225 to 1.1206 across all sessions, closing around the 1.1208 mark. Such a narrow trading range was down to a lack of any significant news or macroeconomic data. In today’s Asian session during RBA Deputy Governor Kent’s speech, we got a breakout of a crucial zone between 1.1194 and 1.1189, which gives us reason to believe that the market is set to decline.

Day’s news (GMT+3):

  • 11:00 Eurozone: ECB bank lending survey.
  • 11:30 UK: FPC minutes.
  • 13:45 UK: Tory leadership contest results announcement.
  • 15:15 UK: BoE’s Haldane speech.
  • 16:00 US: housing price index (May).
  • 17:00 US: existing home sales (Jun).

EURUSD H1Current situation:

The breakout of 1.1194 gives us a sell signal on the EURUSD pair, with a rough target of 1.1108. In the long term, despite expectations that the dollar is set to rise against the euro, it’s perfectly feasible that things will work out differently. Given the escalation of currency conflicts between the ECB, the Fed, and the banks of Japan and China, along with forthcoming rate slashes, it’s impossible to say conclusively that the dollar is set to rise.

By Alpari.com

Technical Analysis 22.07.2019 (EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDCHF, USDJPY, AUDUSD, USDRUB, GOLD, BRENT)

Article By RoboForex.com

EURUSD

The instrument is trading in yet another declining wave. At the moment the market has formed a pattern of trend continuation around 1.1225, and upon breaking it downwards it practically opened a pathway towards 1.1180. Growth to 1.1225, then a decline to 1.1175 may follow.

EURUSD
Risk Warning: the result of previous trading operations do not guarantee the same results in the future

GBPUSD

The instrument has returned to 1.2477. At the moment the market is trading a correction to this decline. Growth towards 1.2525 is also not excluded, after which a decline to 1.2453 may follow.

GBPUSD
Risk Warning: the result of previous trading operations do not guarantee the same results in the future

USDCHF

The pair is trading towards 0.9850, which may be followed by a decline to 0.9825. Upon escaping this area, potential for growth to 0.9910 may appear. A decline to 0.9800 may not be excluded either, followed by growth to 1.0000. The goal is first.

USDCHF
Risk Warning: the result of previous trading operations do not guarantee the same results in the future

USDJPY

The pair is trading in the consolidation range on the top of the fourth wave. The main scenario may consist of declining to 106.61. Today we may consider the first structure of this decline with the goal at 107.35, followed by growth to 107.70.

USDJPY
Risk Warning: the result of previous trading operations do not guarantee the same results in the future

AUDUSD

The pair is trading in the declining structure to 0.7033. Growth towards 0.7055, followed by a decline to 0.6995 (the goal is first) should not be excluded.

AUDUSD
Risk Warning: the result of previous trading operations do not guarantee the same results in the future

USDRUB

The pair is trading in a correction to 63.31. Then it may decline to 62.30; then growth to 63.30, and then a decline 62.22 may follow. The goal is local.

USDRUB
Risk Warning: the result of previous trading operations do not guarantee the same results in the future

GOLD

Gold has realized the first impulse for decline. Today we shall consider correction to 1440.00, then a decline to 1385.05. The goal is local.

GOLD
Risk Warning: the result of previous trading operations do not guarantee the same results in the future

BRENT

Oil is trading under pressure for growth. The aim is at 64.35. Upon reaching it another decline to 61.18, followed by growth to 64.35, is not excluded. Practically, we are considering a possibility of development of a wide consolidation range on the minimums. Upon going upwards, potential for growth to 69.45 may appear. The goal is first.

BRENT

Article By RoboForex.com

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Forecasts presented in this section only reflect the author’s private opinion and should not be considered as guidance for trading. RoboForex LP bears no responsibility for trading results based on trading recommendations described in these analytical reviews.

Murray Math Lines 22.07.2019 (EURUSD, GBPUSD)

Article By RoboForex.com

EURUSD

On H4 the instrument is trading in the oversold area. Currently, a breakthrough of 0/8 may lead to growth up to the resistance at 2/8. Until the price is trading below 0/8, there is a possibility that the pair may drop to the support at -1/8.

EURUSD_H4
Risk Warning: the result of previous trading operations do not guarantee the same results in the future

On M15 a breakthrough of the upper line of the VoltyChannel will enhance the possibility of growth to the resistance at 2/8 from H4.

EURUSD_M15
Risk Warning: the result of previous trading operations do not guarantee the same results in the future

GBPUSD

On H4 the pair is trading in the consolidation range again. The price may still drop to the support at 3/8, The scenario may no longer be valid if the price breaks through 5/8, which may lead to growth up to 8/8.

GBPUSD_H4_Анализ уровней Мюррея
Risk Warning: the result of previous trading operations do not guarantee the same results in the future

On M15 the price is trading between the VoltyChannel lines. In case it breaks through the upper line, it may grow to the resistance at 8/8 from H4. Conversely, if the price break through the lower line, it may drop to the support at 3/8 from H4.

GBPUSD_M15_Анализ уровней Мюррея

Article By RoboForex.com

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Forecasts presented in this section only reflect the author’s private opinion and should not be considered as guidance for trading. RoboForex LP bears no responsibility for trading results based on trading recommendations described in these analytical reviews.

What Could The Next Gold Rally Look Like? Part I

By TheTechnicalTraders.com

I have been going over the past data to attempt to identify future price targets and to help traders understand the true potential for the current precious metals price rally.  We’ve been sharing our data and research with you for many months are pleased to continue to share our predictive modeling system’s outputs and data.  Today, we wanted to play a bit of “what if” with the data in an attempt to relate just how explosive this move in precious metals may be over the next 6 to 12+ months.

Given our belief that precious metals prices will hold last weeks breakout to the upside and that Gold will rally in a parabolic price mode, we have attempted to identify how Silver would react given the price advance of Gold and the historic price ratio between Gold vs. Silver.

A number of pricing dynamics are taking place throughout the global stock markets and the historical measures of price relationship in advancing and declining markets could help us better understand the potential upside for Silver as the price of Gold continues to rally.  Here we go with our “what if” results.

Gold Fibonacci Price Amplitude – Weekly Chart

You may remember when we were calling for Gold to rally from $1200 to just above $1300 earlier this year?  We warned that once this move completed, a pause and pullback back below $1300 would set up a “Momentum Base” near April 21 that would become the launchpad for a much bigger move to the upside.  Now that we’ve seen this setup complete almost exactly as we predicted months in advance, we are waiting for the price to breach the Fibonacci Price Amplitude Arc that is currently acting as resistance for Gold (see the chart below).

Once this level is broken, we believe Gold will rally to levels near or above $1560 and attempt to set up another “Momentum Base” somewhere between $1560 and $1640.  This price level represents a key price zone where multiple price inflection points align and where a larger Fibonacci Price Amplitude Arc exists.  It is very likely that price will run into resistance near this zone – although it may become very brief price resistance.

Let’s assume that Gold could target various upside price levels in the near future and that Gold may attempt to reach levels just below $2000 before the end of this year (2019).  We’ve broken our research into price segments that will help us understand and breakdown Gold price advancement levels for future reference.  We’ve selected : $1650, 1750, 1850 & 1950 price levels for our research.

The Gold/Silver ratio chart, below, highlights the incredible rotation we’ve recently witnessed as Silver exploded higher last week.  Gold followed this move higher roughly 24 hours later.  The ratio between the price of Gold vs. Silver was at historical highs near 93 just a few days ago.  Currently, it is at 88.1 – after Silver rallied to help close the price gap between the two metals.  As you can also see from this chart, historical normal price levels are much closer to the 45 to 65 range.

What happens when this Gold/Silver ratio value becomes extended is that Gold holds more value than Silver.  Silver is a precious metal that is often overlooked because Gold is the primary focus of metals traders.  Yet, when a panic hits the global stock markets and Gold begins to move dramatically higher, Silver becomes an incredible opportunity as traders pile into Silver expecting it to close the price ratio gap quickly.

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CONCLUDING THOUGHTS:

Using special reference points, the current ratio level, and our expected ratio level, we can determine that for every drop of 5.0 points in the ratio level, the price of Silver should increase by 6.5% to 7.5% to the price of Gold.  Therefore, if Gold trades higher to $1500 and the ratio drops from 88 to 83, Silver should be trading at a level of $18.29.

We determined this ratio relationship process by identifying “anchor points” within the historic ratio chart, mapping out price levels that occur at these levels in advancing and declining metals markets, then mapping the corresponding ratio relationships so we could attempt to make these types of predictions.

Just wait to and see our PART II the shows what silver should do just reach a normal price ratio in tomorrows article!

I love to take on these types of challenges and to play “what if”.  The idea that we may find some unknown or unseen opportunity for traders and investors is very exciting.  We’ll share more of our research in Part II of this article and we’ll show you exactly what we expect to happen in the metals markets as the ratio continues to “revert”.

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American Currency Is in the Green

by JustForex

The US dollar is strengthening against most currencies. The US dollar index (#DX) closed in the positive zone (+0.38%) on Friday’s trading session. The American currency was supported by weakening investors’ expectations regarding a sharp reduction in the Fed’s interest rate at the next meeting on July 30-31. The president of the Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) of St. Louis, James Ballard, said he was in favor of reducing the rate by only 0.25 percentage points instead of 0.5%, as participants in financial markets had previously assumed.

On Friday, ambiguous economic data were also published in the United States. Thus, the consumer expectations index from the University of Michigan in July was 90.1 and turned out to be better than the expected value of 89.8. However, at the same time, the consumer sentiment index from the University of Michigan counted to 98.4 and was worse than the predicted value of 98.6.

Today, the US-Mexico deal regarding migrants is expiring and it is not yet clear what the next step of US President Donald Trump will be. The United States and Mexico reached an agreement in June of this year, according to which it was decided that if the United States deemed that Mexico did not do enough for migrants from Mexico to the United States to return to their homeland before July 22, two countries would begin negotiations on changing the rules. We recommend keeping track of current information on this issue.

The “black gold” prices show a positive trend. At the moment, futures for the WTI crude oil are testing the mark of $56.90 per barrel.

Market Indicators

On Friday, the US stock markets were bearish: #SPY (-0.56%), #DIA (-0.30%), #QQQ (-0.73%).

The yield on 10-year US government bonds is at 2.04-2.05%.

The news feed 2019.07.22:

Today the publication of important economic news is not expected.

by JustForex