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The recent actions by the People’s Bank of China reflect a proactive approach to address economic challenges.

It'll be interesting to see how these measures shape market dynamics in the coming weeks.

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Anticipated Rise of Pound Sterling: A Clear Signal from Technical Indicators

Solid ECN – As anticipated, the pound sterling has once again risen from the support zone of the Ichimoku cloud, the 1.2621 mark. Today, the technical indicators are providing a clearer signal. With the RSI flipping above the median line and the appearance of green bars on the awesome oscillator, we can forecast that the bull market will likely expand further.

The first significant milestone for the bulls is reaching the February high of 1.2709. Interestingly, this resistance level is reinforced by the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement, adding to its significance.

However, it's important to note that if the GBPUSD price falls below the cloud, the validity of the bull market could be called into question. This is a crucial point to remember as we monitor market trends.

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AUDUSD Analysis: Breaking Bullish Trends and Testing Fibo Level

Solid ECN – The U.S. dollar broke below the ascending bullish channel in yesterday's trading session against the Australian dollar. Interestingly, the pair tested the broken support, which now acts as resistance, specifically at the 50% Fibonacci level or the 0.6521 mark.

The technical indicators give mixed signals: the RSI is bearish, while the Awesome Oscillator signals a bull market.

Based on the price action, the 50% Fibonacci level plays as resistance, and it is expected for the downtrend to extend to the 78.6% Fibonacci support, followed by the February low at 0.6442.

The bearish outlook for the AUD/USD pair should be invalidated if the price stabilizes itself above the 50% Fibonacci level.

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Gold Price Analysis: Potential Bullish Breakout

Solid ECN – The yellow metal is testing the $2,037 mark. What distinguishes this resistance area is its conjunction with the 61.8% Fibonacci level and the descending trendline, depicted in blue.

Upon examining the price action, we observe that the divergence in the awesome oscillator couldn't initiate a shift in the market. Consequently, the Gold price remained above the 50% Fibonacci level and the Ichimoku cloud. With the RSI indicator hovering above the 50 lines, it is likely for the price to make a bullish breakout and climb to the 78.6% Fibonacci resistance, corresponding to the $2,048 mark.

On the other hand, if the XAU/USD price dips and stabilizes below the 50% Fibonacci support, the bullish analysis will be invalidated. In such a scenario, the price might experience a further decline to the 38.2% level.

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USDJPY Experiences Significant Downward Momentum

Solid ECN – The USDJPY is experiencing significant downward momentum in today’s trading session. The pair has crossed below the Ichimoku cloud and is trading around 149.2 at the time of writing. Interestingly, the RSI indicator has entered the oversold area below 30. Therefore, considering the primary trend is bullish, the price might test the previously broken support, the Ichimoku cloud.

From a technical standpoint, the data from the USDJPY 4-hour chart indicates that the uptrend will be on pause for a while, and the decline will likely extend to the 23.6% Fibonacci support, corresponding to the 148.3 mark.

On the flip side, bulls must push the price above the Ichimoku cloud again for the uptrend to continue.

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Silver Prices Surge Amid US Economic Updates

Solid ECN – Silver's price rose above $22.5 per ounce, thanks to a weaker US dollar, as market players reacted positively to new economic data from the US. The Federal Reserve closely monitors the core PCE price index, which increased by 0.4% from January last month, aligning with analysts' predictions. 

Furthermore, the year-on-year rates have hit their lowest point since 2021, reinforcing the view that inflation is staying on its expected path. In other developments, initial jobless claims were slightly higher than expected, reducing concerns over an overly tight job market. Market participants anticipate 79 basis points in Fed rate cuts in 2023, with expectations for the initial reduction in June. As borrowing costs fall, the attractiveness of non-income-generating assets like silver increases.

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Gold Prices Stay High Amid Steady US Inflation Data

Solid ECN – Gold prices remained above $2,040 an ounce last Friday, marking the second week of gains. This trend follows the latest U.S. inflation data, which met expectations and continued to support the anticipation of Federal Reserve interest rate reductions this year. The recent data revealed that core PCE prices in the U.S., an inflation measure closely watched by the Fed, increased by 0.4% month-over-month in January. This is a jump from the 0.1% rise seen in December, aligning with forecasts.

Furthermore, New York Fed President John Williams commented that he anticipates the central bank will lower interest rates later in the year, driven by decreasing inflation and a stable economy. He also mentioned that he doesn't foresee circumstances requiring another Fed rate hike.

Currently, the market anticipates roughly a two-thirds likelihood of a Fed rate reduction in June, with expectations for no changes in March and May.
 

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Gold Stabilizes as US Economic Concerns Mount: A Quick Overview

Solid ECN – On Monday, the price of gold remained steady at around $2,080 per ounce, following a nearly 2% increase the day before. This was mainly due to a fall in both the US dollar and Treasury yields, which happened in response to disappointing economic indicators from the US. Specifically, recent reports revealed that the country's manufacturing sector has been shrinking for 16 months as of February. 

Additionally, a survey from the University of Michigan indicated consumer confidence last month was lower than predicted. Regarding interest rates, John Williams of the New York Fed anticipates reductions later this year, although not all officials agree to such a change. Investors are now turning their attention to upcoming events: they are eagerly awaiting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's forthcoming testimony to Congress for any signs of changes in monetary policy. They are also looking for essential updates on US employment and manufacturing activity.

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EURUSD Analysis: A Close Look at Key Fibonacci Levels

Solid ECN – The EURUSD is trading around 1.0856, slightly below the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level. Interestingly, the bulls have managed to break above the bearish channel. However, Euro buyers must overcome the 1.0865 barrier for the uptrend to continue. The technical indicators support a bullish market, with the RSI hovering above 50 and the Awesome Oscillator bars turning green and rising above the signal line.

From a technical standpoint, the bulls will likely target the 50% Fibonacci retracement level if they can stabilize the price above 1.0865.

Conversely, if the EURUSD price falls below the 1.0796 mark, representing the 23.6% Fibonacci support, the decline that began in December 2023 will likely resume.

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Bullish Outlook: GBP USD's Potential to Overcome Resistance

Solid ECN – The pound sterling is stabilizing at around 1.267 against the U.S. dollar, above the 50 EMA but slightly below the 61.8% Fibonacci resistance. The GBPUSD daily chart shows that the pair has traded sideways since mid-November 2023.

While the technical indicators don't provide anything significant, from a technical standpoint, the primary trend is bullish. As long as the pair trades above the ascending trendline, depicted in blue, we expect the market to surpass the 1.270 barrier and aim for the 78.6% Fibonacci resistance.

Conversely, the bearish channel will remain valid if the price falls below the ascending trendline. In this scenario, the next target for the sellers would be the 38.2% Fibonacci level.

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AUDUSD Experiences Pullback from Fibonacci Level

Solid ECN – The Australian dollar has crossed below the 0.648 resistance level against the U.S. Dollar. The pair bounced from the 78.6% Fibonacci support level and is trading at approximately 0.648 at the time of writing. Upon examining the AUDUSD 4-hour chart, we notice that the price is declining within the bearish channel. The technical indicators support the primary trend, with the RSI hovering below 50, and the Awesome Oscillator bars are red and below the signal line.

Currently, the pair is experiencing a pullback from the aforementioned Fibonacci level, which may extend to the 61.8% resistance level, followed by the upper band of the flag.

From a technical standpoint, the AUDUSD is in a bear market, and the downtrend will likely continue. The next target could be 0.6442, the lower low of February.

Conversely, the bear market should be considered invalid if the AUDUSD price rises above 0.6524, above the 50% Fibonacci resistance level.

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U.S. Oil Technical Analysis

Solid ECN – The U.S. oil price hovers around $78 in today's trading session. The black gold experienced a dip on March 1st after climbing as high as $80 per barrel. The Ichimoku cloud and the ascending trendline have prevented further declines, yet the bear market has not pushed the price down to as low as $77.7.

Technical indicators match the recent price decrease. The RSI indicator and the Awesome Oscillator have dipped below the signal line. From a technical standpoint, the bearish pressure may increase if the price falls below the ascending trendline, depicted in blue.

Conversely, given the primary bullish trend, if the ascending trendline holds steady, the oil price could see a new bullish wave aiming for March's highs, followed by the $82 mark.

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Bullish USDJPY Awaits Breakout from Flag Pattern

Solid ECN – The USDJPY pair is consolidating in a narrow area between the 149.5 support and 150.8 resistance. The RSI indicator shows divergence, which could be interpreted as a possible trend reversal. However, the decline halted, and the bears could not close below the 149.5 support. Consequently, the price stepped back into the range area.

From a technical standpoint, the primary trend is bullish as long as the pair trades inside the bullish flag and above the 23.6% Fibonacci support. For the uptrend to continue, the price should stabilize itself above 150.8. In this scenario, the pair will likely target the upper band of the flag.

Going short on USDJPY is not recommended, considering the robust bullish bias on the trend direction. Therefore, waiting for a buying opportunity is less risky than going short.

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EURUSD Bulls Eyeing 1.0865 Resistance for Continued Uptrend

The EURUSD currency pair is stabilizing itself outside the previously broken bearish channel. Currently, the pair trades slightly below the 38.2% Fibonacci resistance level, around 1.086. For the uptrend to continue, the bulls must overcome the 1.0865 barrier. This resistance level has been holding the Euro from further growth against the U.S. Dollar since February 22.

Conversely, if the EURUSD price falls below the 50 EMA, the decline would likely target the 1.0796 support level, the 23.6% Fibonacci mark. If this scenario plays out, the sellers will find themselves in the bearish flag again, and the push will likely go deeper, aiming for the February low.

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RSI Indicator Predicts GBPUSD Bullish Trend Continuation

Solid ECN – The GBPUSD currency pair has climbed above 1.2709, exceeding the 61.8% Fibonacci resistance level. RSI and Awesome Oscillator support this rise, which suggests continuing the trend. The RSI has room to reach the 70 level, which can be interpreted as the market not being overbought yet. This indicates that the pound sterling will likely target the bullish channel's upper band against the U.S. dollar.

Please note that the bull market will remain valid if the pair trades above the 50% Fibonacci retracement level.

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AUDUSD Momentum: Indicators Point Towards Continued Uptrend

The Awesome Oscillator shows optimistic signs of a trend reversal, having flipped above the signal line. Additionally, the RSI hovers above 50, another cue for continuing the uptick momentum from 0.6476. This minor area supports the bullish momentum. It is worth noting that the price needs to stay above this level for further growth. The bull market will likely aim for the 23.6% Fibonacci resistance level in this scenario.

Conversely, the bullish outlook should be invalidated if the AUDUSD price dips below 0.6511.

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Euro Hits New High Amid ECB Meeting Anticipation and Inflation Data Insights

Solid ECN – The euro rose sharply to $1.085, reaching its highest point since February 1. This spike was due to investors focusing on the European Central Bank's (ECB) next meeting about monetary policy later this week. They are looking for new information on the ECB's plans. Although the bank is expected to keep interest rates high, market participants are eager to hear any updates to economic forecasts and hints from ECB President Christine Lagarde about when borrowing costs might start to decrease.

Recent data showed that inflation in the Eurozone dropped again last month, making it the second month of decline, with a rate of 2.6% in February—a bit higher than the predicted 2.5%. The fundamental inflation rate also fell to 3.1%, which was also above the expected 2.9%. This information suggests that the ECB is careful before deciding to reduce monetary policy measures.

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EURUSD Strategy: Bullish Channel and Fibonacci Support Insights

Solid ECN — The EURUSD currency pair started the week slightly below Friday's closing price. At the time of writing, it is trading at about 1.094.

While the technical indicators provide mixed signals, the pair remains within the bullish channel and tested the 50% Fibonacci support on Friday. The primary trend is bullish, supported by the 38.2% Fibonacci level. As the trend suggests a bullish market, we recommend going long. If the price consolidates near the EMA 50, this could provide an excellent opportunity to join the bull market.

Conversely, the bullish outlook should be invalidated if the EURUSD price drops below 38.2%.

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Australian Dollar Hits 7-Week High as Rate Cut Expectations Grow

Solid ECN – The value of the Australian dollar has risen above $0.66, marking its highest level in more than seven weeks. This increase is primarily due to the belief that the US Federal Reserve might lower interest rates before other leading global banks. During his US Senate testimony, Fed Chair Powell hinted that the Fed might ease its tight monetary policy sooner if inflation decreases. On the home front, recent figures revealed that Australia's economic growth in the last quarter was less than anticipated. 

This has led to increased speculation that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) might begin to cut rates this year. Market predictions suggest an almost 90% likelihood of the RBA reducing its cash rate by August, with expectations of a total ease of 45 basis points throughout the year. Following the disappointing GDP figures, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia has maintained its prediction of 75 basis points in rate cuts for the year.
 

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AUDUSD Analysis: Signs of Bullish Resurgence

Solid ECN Blog — The AUDUSD formed a long-wick candlestick pattern during Friday's trading session. As of this writing, the price tested the 38.2% Fibonacci support and is trading at about 0.661. Interestingly, the Awesome Oscillator has flipped above the signal line on the daily chart, which can be interpreted as a sign that the bull market may resume.

From a technical standpoint, the 0.6594 level supports the bull market. As long as the price remains above it, the next bullish target could be the 61.8% Fibonacci resistance at the 0.6703 mark.

Conversely, if the price dips below the 38.2% level, the decline could extend to the EMA 50, followed by the 23.6% level.