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Intraday Market Thought: Yen Gains on Yields Drop, BoC Next
by Adam Button | Oct 27, 2021 12:59The US dollar made some headway on Tuesday and economic data pointed at....Bond yields falling sharply across the curve, lifting the yen across the board,....Real 10 yr bond yields fall further to -1...10%, highlighting that inflation expectations remain ahead of nominal....The Bank of Canada decision and press conference are due up next (more below)....nbsp;....The first look at US Q3 GDP will be released on Thursday and it's likely....Data on Tuesday was encouraging with US consumer confidence rising to 113...8 from 108...3...The Richmond Fed climbed to +12 from +3 expected...Housing is also growing into a tailwind once again with new home sales at 800K....The mood in markets overall continues to improve and we're headed toward the....Commodities continue to attract a solid bid despite mixed messages from China...Looking ahead, the tone for central banks in the coming months might be set....A taper to $1B per week from $2B per week is priced in, but there's a....Pay close attention to press conference, as it will magnify the sharp moves...nbsp;....Recent Canadian data has been strong and the BOC is undoubtedly tuned into the....The OIS market is pricing in nearly four rate hikes in 2022 and the BOC will....Given the inflationary winds, it will be tough to push back and that could boost....Alternatively, the 1...2420 trendline resistance from the September high has capped USD/CAD....If the BOC pushes the 'transitory' narrative, stops above there could.. -
Intraday Market Thought: Rate Hike Re-Think?
by Adam Button | Nov 5, 2021 11:56
Is that a head-&-shoulder formation on the 10-year yield? If so, then will....45%....Could that occur from a mixed or disappointing US jobs report? Falling....The moves tightened global rate differentials and boosted the yen....Non-farm payrolls are due up next...EURGBP Premium long is in the green...Treasury yields fell 6-8 bps at the front end of the curve in the US and 20....That comes after a pushback from both Bailey and Powell...Bailey argued that the path of rates priced into the UK rates market would....He also attempted to defend the confused signals put out from himself and other....The GBP market wasn't having it and the pound sank 180 pips against the....The moves are a reminder that the transitory debate isn't going away....Bailey and Powell both highlighted that inflation was in goods and likely due to....They also both argued that the longer prices stay high, the more likely they....Both also cited the jobs market as a key spot to watch...In the US, that shifts attention to Friday's non-farm payrolls report,....One particular spot to watch is labor force participation which is forecast....6%....Powell spoke at length about factors that could be keeping it depressed...How it develops with special benefits now gone – especially among prime..
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Intraday Market Thought: 1890?
by Adam Button | Nov 11, 2021 15:22
The Fed spent the past week pushing back on inflationary concerns and rate hike....The US dollar broke out on a number of fronts afterwards...A US holiday will close the bond market today (Thursday)....Gold is having its 2nd biggest percentage weekly gain of the year,....Whatsapp Broadcast Group members who entered long XAUUSD last Wednesday....Premium Insights members got a new trade yesterday...Here is the last gold chart Ashraf gave yesterday to the WBG when it reached....nbsp;....US CPI rose 6...2% y/y compared to 5...8% expected...It was the highest pace since 1990 and just two ticks from the highest pace....Core measures were similarly strong as housing inflation picked up...The US dollar surged on the headlines and legged even higher after a US 30-....2 basis points...The moves in bonds are reminiscent of the pops in UK, Canadian and Australian....US 5s rose 16 bps to 1...225%, which is the largest one-day move since the dawn of the pandemic...Technically, the biggest moves were range breaks in EUR/USD and GBP/USD...The fall in the euro below 1...1500 puts it at the worst level since July 2020 while cable erased the 2021....The moves threaten a US dollar breakout more broadly...We would only caution that inflation is a global phenomenon...If the Fed shifts more hawkishly, so will other global central banks...That will add considerable volatility...At the same time, the shift higher in rate expectations caused a second day of....If that continues to unfold, risk aversion will offer more of a bid for....With markets being steered by bonds, Thursday will offer an interesting....It's Veteran's Day in the US but the only market closed for it is bonds...That will leave the rest of the market to fly blind and the US economic..
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Intraday Market Thought: Misleading USD Signs
by Ashraf Laidi | Mar 3, 2022 18:23
Germany's exposure to the war in the Ukraine and the resulting plunge in the....58% of the DXY is held in the euro, which overlooks 3 ½ month highs....It is nothing new to see a breakout in dollar index (above 97...50) alongside persistent bullishness in gold and silver...The charts below highlight the latest divergence between DXY and USD's....Meanwhile, equity indices are charting a gradual bottoming, consistent with....nbsp;....The case for metals and rest of commodities remains the following: Fed....Once the Fed is forced to “fiddle” with the yield curve (prevent it....nbsp; The above prospect is considered as a durable positive for metals,....Putting strategies to work....Here is the rationale (below) behind opting for CADJPY yesterday ahead of the....Meanwhile, equity indices are charting a gradual bottoming, consistent with....nbsp;....The case for metals and rest of commodities remains the following: Fed....Once the Fed is forced to “fiddle” with the yield curve (prevent it....The above prospect is considered as a durable positive for metals, overriding....CLARIFICATION about our WhatsApp Broadcast Group....I need to clarify that our WBG is a Broadcast Group, which is UNLIKE regular....This means, members of our WBG can neither see other members, nor....All communications are between the Broadcaster (me) and members...Anonymity is intact ! Here is how to be a member...nbsp;..
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Intraday Market Thought: Gold & Yen Positioning vs Hedging
by Ashraf Laidi | Mar 31, 2022 18:23
At a time when correlations break down to the point of no return, the Gold-JPY....Far from perfect, but sufficiently positive to the extent that if you had....I explain below the relationship between gold and the yen, as well as evidence....The general fundamental reason to the positive relationship between....I emphasize “general”, because we saw earlier in the year how....One reason to the breakdown in real yields-gold relationship is the....The above messages from our Whatsapp Broadcast Group illustrate today's....Hope you learn as well as you profit from it...nbsp;....The general fundamental reason to the positive relationship between....I emphasize “general”, because we saw this year how gold rose....The reason to the breakdown in real yields-gold relationship is the....nbsp;The below messages from our Whatsapp Broadcast Group illustrate..
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Intraday Market Thought: See you in Orlando in 2 days
by Ashraf Laidi | Oct 27, 2022 9:23
Most major global central banks are turning increasingly hawkish to the....Recession concerns are growing, while collateral effects from the war in....As a result, investors need to take a step back and reevaluate their portfolio....That's why I'm so excited to be speaking at The MoneyShow Orlando,....I can't wait to share my best guidance for this challenging....Plus, I'll be joined by Steve Forbes, Stephen Moore, Ed Yardeni along with....These are precisely the kind of seasoned professionals who are eager to share....There is no market condition we have not experienced before...and survived!....As a valued subscriber, you can also save 20% on a Standard Pass to the....Just use my exclusive discount code “TWMSSPK20” when registering....Or if you prefer, call the MoneyShow team at 1-800-970-4355 and reference....Here is my presentation schedule:....Applying Intermarket Fractals to USD, Metals, and Equity Indices...Sunday, October 30, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm EDT...Again, we're at a critical juncture in the markets and the economy...That makes it incredibly important to stay ahead of the curve and hear the....I look forward to sharing the insights, strategies, and forecasts you need, and....I hope to see you in Orlando soon!....Sincerely...Ashraf Laidi...Intermarket Strategy Ltd...and AshrafLaidi.....
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Intraday Market Thought: The Yellen Fears Have Faded
by Adam Button | Aug 18, 2014 22:43The theme at the start of the summer was fear about Yellen growing more hawkish....On Monday, the pound was the top performer while the Swiss franc lagged....nbsp; We bring back AUDNZD to the Premium signals...Nearing 8–month highs, AUDNZD may be reaching another top as RBA Governor....10 ceiling as New Zealand fundamentals deteriorate? We weigh these forces....This trade as well as the AUDNZD Premium trade are in order ahead of Wednesday&....Meanwhile, our GBPUSD and GBPCAD trades remain in progress ahead of Tuesday'....Full details of trades & charts in the Premium Insights...The two main US events this week are the FOMC minutes and Jackson Hole but....Reading preview after preview, a clear consensus has emerged – Yellen....We agree that's the most likely outcome but a strong consensus is a....Throughout the summer we argued that markets were underestimating Yellen'....It's clear the Fed has begun taking baby steps toward raising rates...If Yellen maintains the tone of the FOMC statement the downside risk for the US....In the meantime, it's clear that concerns about Russia/Ukraine are fading...The headlines have less shock value despite no signs of peace...The Ukraine confirmed that 1,200 rebel fighters crossed into the country and....In the hours ahead the focus will be on AUD and NZD...At 2245 GMT New Zealand's quarterly PPI numbers are out and the inflation....The RBNZ signaled a wait-and-see approach but signs of inflation could....For the Aussie, look to the 0030 GMT release of the RBA minutes...For more thoughts on AUD and NZD, check out Ashraf's latest Premium Insights. -
Intraday Market Thought: Recording of Last Night's Webinar
by Ashraf Laidi | Feb 7, 2014 9:49Here is the link to the recording of last night's webinar by Ashraf Laidi,....nbsp; Recording.. -
Intraday Market Thought: Recording of yesterday's webinar
by Ashraf Laidi | Mar 28, 2014 10:02Here is the link to yesterday's Ashraf webinar with FXStreet, focusing....nbsp; Recording.. -
Intraday Market Thought: Latest EURUSD Trades Pre ECB
by Ashraf Laidi | Jun 5, 2014 9:48As EURUSD breaks below its 200 DMA ahead of today's ECB decision, traders....But the oppposite camp argues for broadening downturn in euro sentiment,....With the USD index and USDJPY above their 200 DMA and EURUSD below its 200....Draghi's planned announcement of rate cuts and extending the fixed rate....There is also the potential of an upside surprise from US jobs...Find out our 2 new Premium Insights trades in EURUSD, with 3 key charts..
