"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis.30.08.2016EuroGeneral overviewThe dollar was stable on Monday on the back of J.Yellen's comments plus previous comments by FOMCâs officials which intensified expectations of a potential rate hike by the Fed at the September meeting.
Current situationThe EUR/USD continued to decrease on Monday and found a decent support in the 1.1170 area in the North American session. The resistance is seen at 1.1200, the support stands at 1.1130.
The indicators MACD and RSI resumed their declines within negative territory. MACD indicates the sellersâ strength. RSI entered the oversold area.
The price broke downwards the 50, 100 and 200 EMAs in the 4 hours chart. The moving averages are turning downwards and generate a sell signal.
Trading recommendationsAll eyes are right now at the support level 1.1130. If the price breaks this support, the instrument may fall further that should send this market looking for the 1.1070 level.
Pound
General overviewThe GBP/USD was under pressure on Monday. The market was closed due to the Banking holiday and sterling traded under influence of external factors.
Current situation
The pound extended its decline against the U.S dollar on Monday. The pair broke the 1.3100 level and consolidated below it. The current resistance is seen at 1.3100, the support exists at 1.3000.
The indicators (MACD and RSI) are negative. MACD generate a sell signal. The RSI is oversold which signals about a possible correction.
The price broke the 50 and 100 EMAs in the 4 hours chart, however, the pound did not move far from the lines and stayed below them. The moving averages are turning downwards and generate a sell signal.
Trading recommendationsWe remain bearish on the pair. Once we consolidate below the 1.3100 mark, we think that the 1.3000 level will be next.
YenGeneral overviewThe dollar grew to the 2-week high on the back of the renewed hopes that the Fed might raise the rates in September. Japanese stocks supported the dollar as well.
Current situationThe USD/JPY gapped higher and extended its gains on Monday. The pair found a solid resistance at 102.50 which did not let the price further upwards. The resistance is at 102.50, the support comes in at 101.40.
MACD is in the positive area. The histogram grew which indicates the buyersâ strength. RSI is in the overbought area. Both indicators generate a buy signal.
The USD/JPY broke the 200-EMA and headed away from it in the 4 hours chart. The moving averages (50, 100 and 200) are turning upwards.
Trading recommendationsThe overall outlook remains bullish, for a growth towards 102.50 resistance area.
AUD/USDGeneral overviewAUD fell due to Fed officialsâ comments about strengthening the monetary policy in the nearest future.
Current situationThe pair touched a four-week low on Monday, however, AUD/USD managed to recover some of its lost ground. The resistance is at 0.7600, the support comes in at 0.7540.
MACD decreased which confirms the strength of sellers. RSI continued consolidating within oversold area.
The 4 hours chart shows that the price is below the 50, 100 and 200 Day EMAs. The 200-EMA is neutral, the 50 is crossing the 100 EMA downwards and both lines are moving down.
Trading recommendationsWe believe the AUD/USD will remain under pressure. The current weakness is expected to extend further to 0.7470.
XAUUSDGeneral overviewThe dollar grew following the Yellenâs hawkish comments which weighed on the gold futures.
Current situationThe XAU/USD gapped downwards and set new lows on Monday. The pair traded in red figures and stayed close to the level 1316. The instrument partly recovered in the North American session. The resistance is at 1330, the support comes in at 1316.
MACD remained in the negative area. MACD grew which indicates the sellersâ positions weakening. RSI bounced from the oversold area.
The 50-EMA is crossing downwards the 100 and 200 EMAs in the 4 hours chart. The moving averages are moving downwards which is a sell signal.
Trading recommendationsThe overall outlook remains bearish, for a decrease towards 1316 support area.
BrentGeneral overviewBrent remained under pressure as traders doubt that the OPEC members will limit oil output at the September meeting.
Current situationBrent futures closed bearish yesterday. The instrument remained in a side channel between 49.00-49.50 levels during the trades. The resistance is at 49.50, the support comes in at 48.50 dollars per barrel.
MACD indicator is at the centerline. If the histogram enters the negative territory, that will indicate sellersâ growing strength. If MACD returns into the positive area the buyers will take control over the market. RSI is neutral.
Brent futures broke the 50-EMA in the 4 hours chart. The 100-EMA broke the 200-EMA upwards in the mentioned timeframe. All lines are still moving upwards.
Trading recommendationsIn the near term, the outlook is neutral until we get Crude Oil Stock report on Thursday.
DAXGeneral overviewEuropean stocks were under pressure as traders digested the latest Yellenâs comments about possible rate hike by the Fed.
Current situationThe index was neutral and stayed close to the 10520 level on Monday. The price traded in a narrow side channel limited by the levels 10468 and 10560. The resistance is seen at 10520, the support lies at 10350.
MACD decreased which confirms the strength of sellers. RSI is neutral.
The 4 hours chart shows that the price is sandwiched between the 50 and 100 EMAs. The 50-EMA is turning downwards, the 100 and 200 Day EMAs are still moving upwards. The moving averages still generate a buy signal.
Trading recommendationsThe level 10520 stays between the price and its further decrease. Shall the index break the level and the road towards 10350 will be opened.
S&P 500General overviewWall Street traded higher on Monday due to U.S inflation and consumer reports.
Current situationThe index rallied on the back of the positive data on Monday. Traders were able to push the price from the level 2165 to the 2180 mark. S&P500 closed the day bullish. The resistance is seen at 2180, the support is at 2165.
MACD is in the negative area. The indicator grew which indicates the sellersâ positions weakening. RSI moved away from the oversold area and approached the overbought one.
The price bounced upwards from the 200-EMA in the 4 hours chart. The index grew and managed to touch the 50 and 100 Day EMAs. The moving averages are moving upwards which is a buy signal.
Trading recommendationsIf a bullish momentum is preserved the index will continue growing. The next buyersâ target is the mark 2180.
*Analytical review is presented by the leading analyst of the broker Fort Financial Services,
Alexander Kofman
