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by Ashraf Laidi
Posted: Nov 25, 2008 15:00
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Fed's Quantitative Easing Extends Seasonal Reversals

As the Fed's quantitative easing policy reaches a new landmark, markets are set to make their seasonal reversal, typical of the last 5-6 weeks of the calendar year.
 
Ashraf Laidi
London, UK
Posts: 0
16 years ago
Dec 5, 2008 21:52
Mak,

Looks like the seasonal reversal theory ran out of steam this week and maybe cable won't reach $1.60. This week's candle is quite bearish suggesting further downside next week to as low as $1.41 next week but I don't think we will see $1.37 this year. Instead, we could see a fresh run-up towards $1.57-1.59.

Ashraf
MAK
London, Great Britain
Posted Anonymously
16 years ago
Dec 5, 2008 16:33
Hi Ashraf,

Firstly welcome to UK!

Secondly do you still see seasonal reversals for cable in line with your article 'Beware of Seasonal Forex Reversals' on 19 Nov...it seems to be trending the other way? All the reading in the past indicated a big uptrend to 1.60.. now with the rate cut where to you see the bounce back upto. Do you still think cable will bounce back before trending down to multidecade support at 1.37?

Thanks and best wished

MAK
Ashraf Laidi
London, UK
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16 years ago
Nov 29, 2008 10:12
Nour,

Gold seen retesting the $835 highs a break of which can call up $920. Im not too sure about oil but if the reversal thesis holds then we may see $63 per barrel, depending on OPEC. there are two meetings coming up...Cairo and Algiers.

Ashraf
Nour
Amman, Jordan
Posted Anonymously
16 years ago
Nov 28, 2008 15:35
Hello ashraf,

sorry for disturbing

but plz what do u think about GOLD and oil prices for the next couple of weeks

regards
Ashraf Laidi
London, UK
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16 years ago
Nov 28, 2008 15:11
Thanks Vy, dont go long CADJPY. better to adopt bullish CAD vs USD near 1.2580s for target neat 1.22 and 1.20. Let's see what OPEC does/says in Dec.

Steve, bear in mind USDCAD is inversely proportional to shifts in risk appetite. OPEC isnt likely to cut production this weekend but may agree over a a cut later this month. 1.2580s should act as a firm resistance into next 3-4 weeks as long as stocks do not sustan fresh damage before year-end. We may have to retest 1.21 and go all the way to 1.19.

Ashraf
Steve
New York, United States
Posted Anonymously
16 years ago
Nov 28, 2008 11:14
Ashraf,

Happy holidays.

This usd/cad is tricky. What is your outlook of usd/cad short term (in dec)? Tks.
Vy
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Posted Anonymously
16 years ago
Nov 28, 2008 8:33
Hi Ashraf,

I am a beginner in forex matters and have recently been regularly visiting your website which is excellent and unbiasedlly informative. Thank you.

Given that USD will weaken in the near term (till early 09) per your comments in CNBC, does it make sense to switch JPY to CAD (77.25) now and then back to USD in Jan09 ? What do you suggest ?

Regards,
vy
Posted Anonymously
16 years ago
Nov 27, 2008 10:30
what about oil Prices and Gold whats the target
Ashraf Laidi
London, UK
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16 years ago
Nov 27, 2008 9:01
Nour, Sorans,

GBPUSD will NOT have to drop to as low as $1.45 before attaining the targets I mentioned before. The seasonal reversal is clearly underway. Technicas in cable show the currency pair to have recovered from the bearish psychology... for now

There are TWO GOOD REASOS why USDCHF could go down: 1) seasonal reversal weighing on USD; 2) Geopolitical risk is GRADUALLY imposing its trace on the markets. 1.1930 very possible by day's end.

sorans
BEIJING, China
Posted Anonymously
16 years ago
Nov 26, 2008 17:01
hi,Ashraf
the usdchf has risen from 1.1820 to 1.2080 in 2 hours, so will it be up 1.2200 again or it is a good time to sell the currency usdchf?what is the reason? thanks!