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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

19.08.2014

Fundamental analysis

The main competitors of the dollar could regain some lost ground last week. The EUR/USD used the moderately negative macroeconomic statistics from the United States and finished the day up 0.25%. The Michigan Institute consumer confidence came out worse than the forecasted median, at 79.2, showing the minimum value over the past 8 months.

It should be noted that the final index fell below 12-month moving average which may signal a slowdown in the American economy. The July retail sales release also confirms this factor. Nevertheless, the current situation in Europe is much more negative and think about the downtrend change is too early.

The GBP/USD is within a narrow range and even the weak consumer confidence release from the United States could not cheer the bulls to open long positions. Bears reliably keep the current level and this factor indicates a set of short positions by institutional investors, and in the near future is expected to be continued downward.

Investors take profits on long positions in the world's leading stock market which put pressure on the USD/JPY. The USA consumer confidence came out worse than market expectations that together with the yields fall on 10-year Treasuries have caused the dollar demand for.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General Overview

Euro fell against the dollar a bit the last trading day. Probably the traders’ sentiment that was formed after the euro area disappointing GDP data for has already been taken into consideration and short-term investors have used data from the United States to take profit. In addition, technical factors presented by a strong support could stimulate the closing of euro short positions.

Eight day consolidation on the historical support level 1.3360 which was formed 2013.11.07, was followed by the price rebound upwards.

The support is at 1.3360. The resistance is at 1.3420.

There is a confirmed and weak sell signal. The price is in the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen is directed downwards and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The histogram is growing.

Trading recommendations

The resistance level of 1.3485 retest is more likely to lead to a short-term consolidation.



Pound (GBP)

General Overview

The British pound has been "trodden" in one place and closed against the dollar on the opening prices. Investors have not been impressed by the fact that the second GDP estimate for the 2nd quarter was revised upwards to 3.2% y/y from 3.1% y/y.

The price broke the level of 1.6710 at high volumes. After the support level break down the price shows a weak volatility.

The price is finding the first support at 1.6700, the next one is at 1.6640. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.6770, the next one is at 1.6840.

There is a confirmed and strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen are horizontal. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The indicator is growing.

Trading recommendations

We expect the resistance level of 1.6770 retest. After that the price will bounce down to continue the further bearish trend to 1.6640.



Yen (JPY)

General Overview

The dollar/yen is slowly growing up having finished the day with positive results. The reason for the buying was weak USA economy releases which caused the US government bonds growth which consequently reduced their profitability.

The buyers tested for strength the strong resistance level of 102.65 second time over the past three weeks. This mark is an insurmountable barrier which has been bounced buyers down for six months.

The price is finding the first support at 102.23, the next one is at 101.70. The price is finding the first resistance at 102.60, the next one is at 102.90.

There is a confirmed and weak buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen are horizontal. The Cloud is neutral.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The indicator is descending.

Trading recommendations

To continue the uptrend the bulls need to update the maximum of the previous month - 103.08. In this case, the price is expected to go to 103.90 - 104.00



Frank (CHF)

General Overview

Index assessment of the economic situation over the last year has grown to seven compared to the first quarter (5). The consumers' opinion about a successful time for large purchases has been improved, that is proved by the corresponding index increase from 1 in the previous quarter to 8. Nevertheless, the Swiss noted the deterioration of its financial position for the last time during the second quarter which resulted as the reduction of the corresponding index to -7 from the previous value -5.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9030, the next one is at 0.9000. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9060, the next one is at 0.9090.

There is a confirmed and strong sell signal. The price is below the Cloud and it is below the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen directed downwards. The Cloud is descending.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting downwards.

Trading recommendations

We still recommend going short. The mark 0 9030 is the first goal. After overcoming the first target the price can go to 0.9000.

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

21.08.2014

Fundamental analysis

The American dollar has significantly strengthened its position against majors - the dollar basket index (USDX) updated the current year maximum values and ended the trading day at around 81.87. The positive macroeconomic data from the United States on the construction sector and inflation cheered the bears to open the short positions in the EUR/USD. The released building permits and new foundations showed a significant increase in July which is a positive factor for the American economy. The inflation release came out at a forecasts median, at around 2% y/y, which also fits to the strong economic growth scenario.

The GBP/USD came under a sales wave again, on the background of the negative inflation report. The CPI came in at 1.6% y/y in July. The inflation has been below the target level of 2% for 7 consecutive months which may postpone the rate increase. Immediately after the inflation release publication the pound/dollar has fallen by 78 p. setting a fresh minimum for the 4 last months.

The USD/JPY bullish trend is gaining strength. The global demand on the stock market, combined with the positive macroeconomic statistics from the United States supported the American currency against the Japanese yen.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The single European currency fell against the dollar at yesterday's trading. The pair broke the strong support level that restrained the price from a falling more than a week, and sat a new local minimum. The reason for the break down was the strong economic data from the United States, reported the housing sector improvement. It is worth noting that the initial pressure on the euro gave the data on its own economy.

The price is finding the first support at 1.3290, the next one is at 1.3230. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.3360, the next one is at 1.3420.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Dead cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

The potential downward movement target is the support level of 1.3230.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The British currency resumed its decline and has fallen off against the dollar by more than 100 points. The inflation data have the initial pressure on the British sterling, and messages from the United States about the improvements in the housing market supported its sales. The UK inflation fell more than expected in July, which could seriously shake the market participants’ confidence who are awaiting the rate growth.

On the background of the "fundamental data" the intermediate support level 1.6675 breakthrough was held with the high volume formation. The downward trend is still in force, the current price decline came to the descending channel 1.6600 lower bound.

The price is finding the first support at 1.6570, the next one is at 1.6500. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.6640, the next one is at 1.6700.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is going down.

Trading recommendations

The potential growth target is the resistance level of 1.6700.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The Japanese yen also was among the dollar’s "victims". The USD/JPY quotations rose up on the United States economic data, and then their growth was sustained by the States stock market optimism. The economic data from Japan have shown large trade deficit in July, but noted an increase in exports which may be some encouraging factor.

The strong resistance level of 102.90 upward break only strengthens the buyer's intention to continue to trade upwards. However, it is worth noting the fact that such a strong growth was not supported by the trading volumes.

The price is finding the first support at 103.30, the next one is at 102.90. The price is finding the first resistance at 103.70, the next one is at 104.00.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We believe the growth will be continued now. The target is the level of 104.00.



Frank (CHF)

General overview

The dollar continues to grow. It rose to 11-month high against the basket of the major currencies after the optimistic data on the United States housing sector have shown that the economic recovery is gaining momentum.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9090, the next one is at 0.9060. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9130, the next one is at 0.9170.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Golden Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9130. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9170.

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

22.08.2014

Fundamental analysis

The American currency accelerated its growth - the dollar basket index (USDX) finished trading day at around 82.24. The Federal Reserve "Minute" cheered bears to open short positions - the majority of management FOMC members believe that the downside inflation risks have been reduced and the global investment community would wait for the interest rates growth after the QE-3 is over.

The Bank of England has confused its tracks - these are the monetary control last meeting minutes. Mark Carney pointed to possible monetary policy negative effects rapid tightening last week, as well as to the "strong pound" negative role for the export. Two monetary policy committee representatives - Martin Weale and Ian McCafferty, voted for a rate growth to 0.25% on 20 August. However, the traders quite sluggish reacted to this event - in the moment GBP/USD reached the level of 1.6677, after which we saw again the British currency sale. The investors still look with skepticism on the pound and therefore the quotations short-term growth is used to increase short positions.

The USD/JPY is growing having gained 0.73%. The negative Japan July trade balance showed a growth that caused the greatest concern on the investors’ part. The Federal Reserve last meeting and its moderately positive minutes also supported the demand for the greenback.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

After the FOMC meeting minutes publication the American dollar strengthened against the major currency pairs. The single currency has fallen by 65 points down. Then it tried to recover the losses.

The trading volumes remain in the increase area with small divergence signs. The pair is being traded in the direction of a narrow descending channel, to the upper bound of which at 1.3290 a corrective rates growth is observed.

The price is finding the support at 1.3230. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.3290, the next one is at 1.3360.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Dead cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The price is likely to go to the downward trend line 1.3230.



Pound (GBP)

General overview

The British pound continues to lose positions against the dollar. And, despite the fact that the volume is gradually reduced down, the downward trend is still in force.

There was a short-term growth to the resistance level of 1.6640. The level retest was followed by a price rebound down. At the same time, the sellers managed to come close the downtrend channel 1.6570 lower bound.

The price is finding the first support at 1.6570, the next one is at 1.6500. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.6640, the next one is at 1.6700.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is fixing.

Trading recommendations

We believe the downward movement will be continued now. The first target is the level 1.6500.



Yen (JPY)

General overview

The American dollar strengthened significantly against the Japanese yen. The growth rates came to the historical resistance level of 104.00, from which there the rates have been rebounded down by 300 points four months. The price went up at lower volumes to the resistance level of 104.00. Apparently, the price consolidation will be continued. The retest is expected in a short term.

The price is finding the first support at 103.70, the next one is at 103.30. The price is finding the resistance at 104.00.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horisontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The histogram is growing.

Trading recommendations

The potential growth target is the resistance level of 104.00. We expect a consolidation now.



Frank (CHF)

General overview

The Swiss franc fell against the dollar general strengthening after the FOMC last meeting minutes publication. The FOMC minutes showed that the Fed still has no plans to raise the interest rates in the near future. The Fed will use the excess reserves as a tool for a change in the interest rate. There is an increasing division between the FOMC members how rapidly the situation on the labor market will be improved. The price could not fix above the level of 0.9130.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9090, the next one is at 0.9060. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9130, the next one is at 0.9170.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Golden Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9130. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9170.

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

26.08.2014

Fundamental analysis

The American currency continued to strengthen against its major competitors on Friday - the dollar index (USDX) finished the last week at 82.32. The EUR/USD lost 0.3% amid the USA Fed Chairman comments in Jackson Hole. Janet Yellen said that the continued faster-than-expected employment growth may lead to an earlier federal funds rate increase. It was enough for the bears to push the EUR/USD rate to 1.3320, where traders began to fix the profits. The pair EUR/USD continued to fall on Monday trading.

The GBP/USD was traded in a narrow range of 1.6560 -1.6600. The market participants took a break to evaluate the pound downward trend prospects which we have seen the last 7 trading weeks. Even the Federal Reserve Chiefs speech on economic symposium in Jackson Hole could not push traders to an active trading.

The USD/JPY continued to grow to new maximums after a small technical correction. The bulls have responded positively to the Janet Yellens statement about the monetary policy possible earlier than expected tightening. The American dollar was in demand and the price reached the level of 104.20, then investors decided to take some profits on long positions. The pair slightly fell on Monday.

 

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

 

General overview

The European Central Bank head supported the idea of the euro further weakening his statements. Draghis speech was "dovish". He said that the ECB June easing measures should spur the demand, a weaker euro would support the economy and the European regulator was ready to the policy further softening if necessary.

The price three-week consolidation above the strong support level of 1.3360 was followed by a confirmed breakthrough. The sellers managed not only to break below 1.3360, but also to consolidate under the resistance level of 1.3290. The price updated the current month minimums on the increased volume during the President Draghis speech.

The price is finding the support at 1.3170. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.3230, the next one is at 1.3290.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is fixing.

Trading recommendations

The downward movement will be continued. The pair may go to 1.3170 soon.

Pound(GBP)

General overview

The British pound was steady against the dollar and closed the session almost at opening prices. There were not any thing interesting from the newsflow, the pound was under the external information influence and the most important driver for the market could be the technical factors presented by the strong support. The British pound trading has been continuing in the narrow downward channel direction for the second month.

The dollar confirmed strengthening against the GBP has been stopped at the support level of 1.6570, which came at a reduced price volumes.

The price is finding the first support at 1.6570, the next one is at 1.6500. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.6640, the next one is at 1.6700.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We expect a bounce upwards. The upward bounce potential target is 1.6640.

Yen (JPY)

General Overview

After the central bankers symposium, the dollar/yen has taken another upward jump, but has been stopped by the strong resistance levels, which resulted in a relatively small increase in the dollar against the yen on the Friday trading basis. This was the bulls week final point where the main driver was the Feds minutes publication, showing the growth in the policy tightening sentiments in the USA Central Bank leadership.

The resistance level of 102.60 has been an obstacle for buyers during six months, despite the fact that it has made its way up twice. The third level breakthrough, apparently, was the signal for the medium-term uptrend continuation.

The level of 102.65 breakthrough up comes amid low volumes, this allowed the bulls to raise the price to the historical resistance level of 103.90 - 104.00 formed from 2014.04.03.

The price is finding the first support at 103.70, the next one is at 103.30. The price is finding the first resistance at 104.00, the next one is at 104.35.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We believe the growth will be continued now. The first target is the level 104.00. Having overcome the first target the price might go upwards to 104.35.

Frank (CHF)

General overview

Today the debt crisis problem has receded, but the economic recovery stop in the eurozone by the end of the second quarter and the ECB promise to keep rates low for a long time do not allow the SNB to abandon the restrictions on the foreign exchange market. In Zuercher Kantonalbank believe that the Switzerland's central bank is limited in decision-making till the ECB will not start raising rates.

The franc also fell against the background of the dollar comprehensive strengthening. The dollar strengthened significantly after The Fed Chairman Janet Yellen said that the United States economy was recovering, and added that the situation in the labor market had been also improved.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9130, the next one is at 0.9090. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9170, the next one is at 0.9210.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9170. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9210.

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

27.08.2014

Fundamental analysis

The single European currency has collapsed on Monday to the next local minimum against the dollar. The political and the Eurozone economy news did not give the "bulls" any chance for the euro recovery. The reason that caused another euro fall against the dollar could be the M. Draghis statements reporting about the possible monetary policy easing next phase beginning. In addition, the Ifo Institute Germany business sentiment report led to the market disappointments where the indicators had recorded the results lower and weaker than expected.

The British pound also opened the week lower against the dollar, but then it was able to return to the previous week levels. Obviously, this fact - the first lost sterling positions return occurred because of the GBP/USD strong technical supports and the absence of disappointing news where the last statistic wasnt published due to the non-working day.

The yen continues to strengthen against the dollar on the optimism fall in the Japan stock market which may continue if the data on the State's economy do not offer the arguments to buy the pair.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The market opening occurred with a gap (the price break). At the time the gap has not been worked out. The short-term price consolidation above the support level of 1.3170 will lead to the price bounce upwards, followed by the price gap overlap.

The gap closing will allow the buyers to correct the price to the downtrend channel upper bound 1.3230. The downward channel upper bound retest is more likely to be followed by the price bounce downward.

The price is finding the support at 1.3170, the next one is at 1.3130. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.3230, the next one is at 1.3290.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is fixing.

Trading recommendations

After the trend line 1.3170 breakthrough down the way to the support 1.3130 will be opened.

Pound (GBP)

General overview

The pound cannot break above the resistance level of 1.6570 for the fourth day. The consolidation below is followed by the sales volumes decrease which suggests the possible price bounce downward.

The price is finding the first support at 1.6570, the next one is at 1.6500. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.6640, the next one is at 1.6700.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a downward one. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The potential growth targets are the resistance levels: 1.6640, 1.6700. The approach to these lines may lead to a price rebound down. The potential rebound target is the level of support 1.6500.

Yen (JPY)

General overview

The two weeks American dollar growth has been stopped at the resistance level of 104.35. The level formed the correctional wave, enabling the sellers to break below the support level of 103.70.

The level of 104.00 testing comes amid the low volumes. The pullback has no any special support from the sellers. And, apparently, the dollar decline against the Japanese yen will be stopped at the next support level of 103.70.

The price is finding the first support at 103.70, the next one is at 103.30. The price is finding the first resistance at 104.00, the next one is at 104.35.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is fixing.

Trading recommendations

The downward trend line 103.70 retest is more likely to lead to the strong price support level 104.35 growth.

Frank (CHF)

General overview

The dollar could not continue to grow. It was traded at level of 0.9160 which is below the Asian max, while the down side fluctuations were limited by the support level of 0.9130.

While the pair is trading above the broken resistance level of 0.9090, the further growth and the 92nd figure testing possibility remain high. The 91st figure loss will weaken the "bullish" impulse and may lead to the fall to 0.9000.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9130, the next one is at 0.9090. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9170, the next one is at 0.9210.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9170. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can start a deal to the level of 0.9210.

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

28.08.2014

Fundamental analysis

The dollar continued to strengthen against its major competitors - the dollar index basket (USDX) finished the trading day at around 82.67. The EUR/USD remained under the pressure on the background of the United States positive macroeconomic data. The July durable goods orders release showed 22.6% increase which provides a strong private consumption solid foundation in the current quarter. The consumer confidence index from the Conference Board also has pleased the market participants and a good report on this background pushed the euro/dollar to the level of 1.3165. The pair was returned above this level.

The GBP/USD amid the lack of interesting reports publication consolidated in a narrow range. However, as soon as the market participants got a pleasant surprise from the United States on the durable goods orders and the consumer confidence index - the sellers began actively selling the GBP/USD, based on the continued United States economy strong growth in this year 3rd quarter.

The stock index S & P500 storms all new maximums, followed by the Japanese stock market stretching and it all ends with the positive macroeconomic statistics from the United States on the durable goods orders. Against this background, we saw the bullish sentiment on the USD/JPY. The traders are still positive about the American dollar prospects and redeem any USD/JPY quotations decrease.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The single European currency is still the pressure. The euro selling has been resumed that can be caused by the sufficiently strong United States economy data. However, it seems not the only the euro weakening factor, it is possible that the investors are beginning to prepare for the euro zone inflation release which will be published later this week and the forecasts predict the further consumer price index reduction.

The sellers did not manage to break below the support level of 1.3170. The level breakthrough was followed by the relatively weak price reduction continuation amid the lower volumes.

The price is finding the support at 1.3170, the next one is at 1.3130 The price is finding the first resistance at 1.3230, the next one is at 1.3290.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The trend is directed downwards. We expect the level of 1.3170 touching soon.

Pound (GBP)

General overview

The British pound also fell against the dollar, but new minimums were not tested. Like the euro, the pound has increased pressure during the American session following the U.S. economy published data. However, the UK news had a bleak character.

The four day price consolidation above the resistance level of 1.6570 was followed by the price bounce downward. The bouncing was followed by the background of the increased volume and fell to the minimum - 1.6545.

The price is finding the first support at 1.6570, the next one is at 1.6500. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.6640, the next one is at 1.6700.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

After the trend line 1.6570 breakthrough down the way to the support 1.6500 will be opened.

Yen (JPY)

General overview

The dollar/yen spent the yesterday trading in the differently directed movement. The investors bought the yen amid the falling Japan stock market and then it was sold under the United States economy good data influence.

The Japanese currency was traded against the dollar within a narrow range. The historical resistance level of 104.00 was tested. Because the fact that the testing occurred at the lower volumes, the buyers did not manage to consolidate above the level of 104.00.

The price is finding the first support at 103.70, the next one is at 103.30. The price is finding the first resistance at 104.00, the next one is at 104.35.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The potential growth targets are the resistance levels: 104.00, 104.35.

Franc (CHF)

General overview

The Eurozone economy recovery has been stopped forces the SNB to maintain measures to curb the national currency growth against the euro. Today, the debt crisis problem has been receded, but the economic recovery stop by the end of the second quarter and the ECB promise to keep rates low for a long time do not allow the SNB to abandon the restrictions on the foreign exchange market.

The dollar was stable against other major currencies after the United States consumer confidence upbeat data release and the controversial durable goods orders report.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9130, the next one is at 0.9090. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9170, the next one is at 0.9210.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9170. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can start a deal to the level of 0.9210.

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

29.08.2014

Fundamental analysis

The main American currency competitors could return some lost ground. The EUR/USD gained 0.2% against the partial profit taking on the short positions. No important macroeconomic statistics have been published, and after the price drop to the level of 1.3160 traders started to close the "shorts", which allowed the euro to correct to the 32nd figure. Nevertheless the pair decreased.


The GBP/USD is trying to test 1.6535-1.6600 short-term trading range upper bound, but the bears fought off the attack which indicates the pessimism presence about the British currency prospects. Amid the empty macroeconomic calendar we again observed a side trend.


The Japan and the United States stock market quotations decrease cheered the bears to short opening. However, we have not seen the American currency strong sales - the bulls are still buying the rollbacks and we observe the consolidation within the range of 103.70 -104.15.



Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

The euro was not able to reverse the situation and did not strengthen against the dollar. The Eurozone economic statistics has not issued anything supportive for the single currency.

The buyers failed to break above the resistance level of 1.3230 and the downtrend channel of 1.3200 upper boundary. The two levels breakthrough occurred at the high volumes this week.

The price is finding the support at 1.3170, the next one is at 1.3130. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.3230, the next one is at 1.3290.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The potential growth targets are the resistance levels: 1.3230 and 1.3290.



Pound (GBP)

The British pound did grow against the American dollar. The important economic and political news weren’t published nor in the Britain, nor in the United States.

The level of 1.6640 breakthrough occurred at lower volumes, the price for the fourth time will be able to test the 1.6640 downward trend line strength (the downtrend channel upper bound).

The price is finding the first support at 1.6570, the next one is at 1.6500. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.6640, the next one is at 1.6700.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is fixing.

Trading recommendations

After the trend line 1.6570 breakthrough down the way to the support 1.6500 will be opened.



Yen (JPY)

The yen did not continue to rise against the dollar. There is the optimism fall in the Japan stock market where the Nikkei was dropped by 0.5%.


The second approach to the resistance level of 104.20 was fallowed by the price bounce down. Against the background of the low volumes the American dollar corrected down against the Japanese yen.

The price is finding the first support at 103.70, the next one is at 103.30. The price is finding the first resistance at 104.00, the next one is at 104.35.

There is a confirmed and a weak buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The potential rebound target are the support levels of 104.00 and 104.35.



Franc (CHF)

The dollar was under the pressure from its major opponents. Amid the lack of the economic news the strong support and resistance levels led to the correction, resulting the dollar fell against all the majors.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9130, the next one is at 0.9090. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9170, the next one is at 0.9210.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9170. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9210.

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

01.09.2014

Fundamental analysis

The market is quite. The major pairs showed a further side correction during which the dollar slightly fell against the euro and the pound and also got slightly stronger to the yen. The State's economy supported the dollar, still it had a minimal impact on the market. Clearly, the investors are waiting for the stronger drivers that may appear from the United States labor data this week.

There was a more strong States economic recovery in the 2nd quarter - the GDP growth was revised from + 4.2% q/q, instead of the reducing to 3.8% q/q, while the previous calculations showed to + 3.9% q/q, the secondary housing market sales signed contracts number in July rose more than expected, showing +3.3% m/m, with expectations to see +0.6% m/m, and the initial claims number fell to 298 thousand last week, while the forecast expected about 300 thousand.

We expect the U.S. July costs and incomes data and the Chicago activity reports. The demand indicators, which are ranked as costs and incomes are forecasted to be expected with a continued +0.2% m/m and +0.3% m/m growth respectively, which indicates the stable consumer activity, and the August Chicago PMI index with the rise to 56.3 from 52.6 previously. These results are the positive indicators for the dollar and can support it.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

The Eurozone economy reports have put a pressure on the European single currency which lowered the euro/dollar. The reason for this disappointment came from Germany and the European Commission studies on the European bloc economy sentiment.

The buyers finally managed to close the price gap. Once the gap was closed, the price immediately dropped to the support level of 1.3130.

The price is finding the support at 1.3130, the next one is at 1.3070 The price is finding the first resistance at 1.3170, the next one is at 1.3230.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

The downward movement will be continued. The pair may go to 1.3070 soon.

Pound (GBP)

The pound/dollar continues to trade near the strong technical levels reached by the "bearish" trend. The UK economy news was favorable for the pound the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) reported the August strong sales growth, the indicator rose to 37 from 21, while it was expected to rise only 27.

The continuous price consolidation occurs in the downward channel direction. As the resistance level of 1.6640 is not broken, the potential downtrend remains in force.

The price is finding the first support at 1.6570, the next one is at 1.6500. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.6640, the next one is at 1.6700.

The price is in the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a Golden Cross.

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

After the trend line 1.6570 breakthrough down the way to the support 1.6500 will be opened.

Yen (JPY)

The Japanese yen strengthened against the dollar. Obviously, the stock market and the technical resistance levels weakness favor the profit-taking on the instrument. In addition, the pressure on the dollar could be strengthened by the exporters selling.

There has been the support level of 103.70 retest. In the light of the high-volume the sellers tried to break below the level, but the test was followed by the price false bounce up.

The price is finding the first support at 103.70, the next one is at 103.30. The price is finding the first resistance at 104.00, the next one is at 104.35.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a Dead Cross. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We believe the growth will be continued now. The first target is the level of 104.00, the next one is level of 104.35.

Franc (CHF)

The dollar strengthened after the preliminary data showed that the United States domestic product gross was increased by 4.2% in the second quarter, exceeding the growth expectations of 3.9%.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9170, the next one is at 0.9130. The price is finding the resistance at 0.9210.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

If the price decreases we advise to short with the first target - 0.9130. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9090. If the price grows we advise to long with the first target - 0.9170. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9210.

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

02.09.2014

Fundamental analysis

The dollar became the market leader - the dollar index basket (USDX) is at around 82.73. The EUR/USD remained under pressure amid the weak Eurozone data. The Germany and Spain July retail sales were significantly decreased which together with the CPI decrease to 0.3% y/y has caused the euro sales. A deflationary threat still hangs over the Eurozone and therefore the traders wait for the ECB decisive actions on September 4.

The bulls once again tried to attack the level of 1.6602 on the GBP/USD, but once again the bears successfully repulsed the attack. After the Institute of Michigan revised data publication we saw strong pound selling. The consumer confidence index rose to 82.5 in August, which is a positive signal for the economy, now it is possible to expect the personal consumption growth.

The Japan macroeconomic statistics disappointed the foreign exchange market participants - in addition to the CPI decrease, the same household spending fell sharply by 5.9% in July which is extremely negative for the economys growth. In this regard, we observed the Japanese yen weakening and the USD/JPY price growth which at the moment reaches 104.10. The Japan's economy after the April 1 sales tax rates increase shows a sharp slowdown while the United States showed a steady growth over the same period which caused the bullish trend continuation.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

The single currency broke the resistance level of 1.3170 last week and fell to the support level of 1.3130 where started trading this week. The short-term level tests have allowed the buyers to close the price gap.

The level of 1.3170 five day retest led to the price bounce down and the further dollar strengthening. The downward trend continued amid the low volumes.

The price is finding the support at 1.3130, the next one is at 1.3070. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.3170, the next one is at 1.3230.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The pair is back to the Dead Cross. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is fixing.

Trading recommendations

The trend is a down side. We expect the level of 1.3070 testing soon.

Pound (GBP)

The pound trading continues in the downward channel direction for the second month. In the short term, the USD strengthening against the GBP has been stopped at the support level of 1.6570. The temporary break which occurred last week was followed by the correctional price growth up to the downward trend line 1.6640

The price is finding the first support at 1.6570, the next one is at 1.6500. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.6640, the next one is at 1.6700.

The price is in the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a Golden Cross.

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The level of 1.6640 retest may lead to a price rebound down. The potential rebound target is the level of support 1.6500.

Yen (JPY)

The resistance level of 104.00 first break wasnt long. The buyers has broken the historical resistance for the second time and fixed above. The dollar strengthening against the Japanese yen occurred amid the lower volumes. Despite the fact that the upward trend is gradually fizzles out, the resistance level of 104.00 break up in the longer term indicates the bullish trend continuation.

The price is finding the first support at 104.00, the next one is at 103.70. The price is finding the first resistance at 104.35, the next one is at 104.80.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a Golden Cross. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The pair can grow to the resistance level of 104.35. After breaking 104.35 the buyers may go to 104.80.

Franc (CHF)

The franc continued to decrease against the dollar strengthening. The American currency has strengthened its position after the United States solid economic publication.

The data showed that the United States consumer confidence index rose to 92.4 in August, compared with 90.3 in July. It has been the highest level since October 2007.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9170, the next one is at 0.9130. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9200, the next one is at 0.9240.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The pair is back to the Golden Cross. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9200. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9240.

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

03.09.2014

Fundamental analysis

The pairs spent week beginning within the small ranges amid the United States banking output the EUR/USD was held in the horizontal flat market 1.3118 -1.3145 amid the empty macroeconomic calendar day. Traders are ready to test the 312 figure, but dont hurry to take positions before the ECB meeting, scheduled for Thursday, September 4th.

The UK manufacturing sector PMI release disappointed the investors. The August resulting value was 52.5 while the index is below the 12-month average for two months in a row which is a negative signal for the production sector. We observed the GBP/USD price growth before the report publication, but then the investors were selling the British currency.

The bulls keep the USD/JPY situation under control. Now almost nothing threatens the upward trend and against this background we observe the price increase even on an empty macroeconomic calendar. As the importers do not prevent such a scenario - then their risks are hedged and they are also ready for the upward trend.

Euro (EUR)

The volumes divergence indicates the downward trend weakening. But they havent reported about the trend reversal up signals. The euro decrease against the American dollar is in the downward channel which is the price movement benchmark.

In addition, the trading goes below the last week minimum - the resistance level of 1.3170. This level is a strong resistance on the buyers way.

The price is finding the support at 1.3070. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.3130, the next one is at 1.3170.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a downward movement. The pair is back to the Dead Cross. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is fixing.

Trading recommendations

The trend is a directed down. We believe the pair will move to 1.3070 soon.

Pound (GBP)

The pound made an attempt to rise against the dollar at the beginning of this week. Earlier this week, the market sentiment was on the sterling side which probably wad due to the technical factors and some policy tightening strengthening expectations by the Bank of England.

The buyers managed to come to the resistance level of 1.6640. This growth happened amid the negative GBP fundamental data. Then the sellers managed to break through the support level of 1.6570 and to reduce the price to the support level of 1.6500.

The price is finding the first support at 1.6500, the next one is at 1.6440. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.6570, the next one is at 1.6640.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a downward movement.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

The potential decrease target is the support level of 1.6440.

Yen (JPY)

The Japanese yen dropped against the dollar and as the result recorded a loss. The historic resistance level of 104.80 did not stop the American dollar growth against the Japanese yen. The small downward correction was followed by the confirmed uptrend continuation.

The dollar strengthening has allowed the buyers to break above the strong resistance levels of 104.35 and 104.80.

The price is finding the first support at 104.80, the next one is at 104.35. The price is finding the first resistance at 105.20, the next one is at 105.60.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement and form a Golden Cross. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The price is likely to go to the downward trend line 105.60.

Franc (CHF)

The dollar gained on the euro weakness and the Asian markets rise which have kept the investors demand for the yen refuge.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9170, the next one is at 0.9130. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9200, the next one is at 0.9240.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The pair is back to the Golden Cross. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9240. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9300.

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

04.09.2014

Fundamental analysis

The American currency has strengthened its position against its main competitors - the dollar index basket (USDX) closed the trading day around 82.99, the first time since July 2013. However, the EUR/USD has been in a horizontal flat for the third trading day in a row, despite the United States positive macroeconomic data. The traders do not hurry to open positions before the European monetary control meeting and against this background we observe the range trading.

The GBP/USD has ignored the UK strong construction sector business activity release and tested the 65 figure after the ISM manufacturing sphere positive data publication. The ISM index came in at 59 which is the highest level since April 2011. This release supports the positive forecast for the 3rd quarter in the United States economy and against the UK manufacturing sector weakness we observed the massive pound sell-off along the entire market.

The bulls were able to take the 105 figure on the USD/JPY. We observed the large number of the activated stop orders in the Asian session which brought the pair to the strong level of 104.80. However, we did not see the stop amid a corporate bonds strong demand in the Japanese stock market so the growth was continued amid the United States manufacturing sector business activity positive macroeconomic statistics release. The pair slightly fell at the end of the trading day.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

The euro showed stability against the dollar and ended the day on the opening price. Obviously the strong technical levels and the uncertainty about the rate results expectations from the ECB meeting which ends on Thursday supported the European currency. However during the afternoon trading the euro was under the pressure and the euro/dollar fell even to the new daily low.

The buyers broke through the downtrend channel upper bound at the level of 1.3130. Thus, the price is out of the downtrend channel that limits indicates the corrective rally up formation.

The price is finding the first support at 1.3130, the next one is at 1.3070. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.3170, the next one is at 1.3230.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is fixing.

Trading recommendations

The potential growth targets are the resistance levels: 1.3170, 1.3230.

Pound (GBP)

The British pound has fallen against the dollar and lost about 140 points. The main reason for such pessimism was the increased rumors about the possible the Scotland separation from the UK.

The pulse rates decrease is happened after the level of 1.6570 breakthrough. Such a strong price fall occurred amid the GBP positive fundamental release.

The trading volumes support a downward trend. Bears are very strong now.

The price is finding the first support at 1.6440, the next one is at 1.6370. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.6500, the next one is at 1.6570.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a downward movement and form a Death Cross. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We believe the decrease will be continued now. The first target is the level 1.6370.

Yen (JPY)

The Japanese yen also as the pound fell solidly against the dollar. After the four months sleep the dollar actively strengthens against the Japanese yen. The two month growth happened amid the low volumes and the pair reached the historic resistance level of 105.20 formed from 2013.12.30. Then the pair slightly fell.

The price is finding the first support at 104.80, the next one is at 104.35. The price is finding the first resistance at 105.20, the next one is at 105.60.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 104.60 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go downwards to 104.35.

Franc (CHF)

The Swiss Franc slightly strengthened against the dollar. The dollar held near 14-month high to the major currencies basket due to the good United States economic statistics and the US bond yields growth.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9170, the next one is at 0.9130. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9200, the next one is at 0.9240.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9200. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9240.

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

05.09.2014

Fundamental analysis

The EUR/USD enjoyed a moderate demand from the traders the other day despite the weak macroeconomic data from the Eurozone. The August service sector PMI final data was revised down to the level of 53.1. The retail sales also showed a decline of -0.4%, which indicates a lack of consumer confidence in the region. However, the euro/dollar was growing moderately, as willing to sell at the low levels has been very little. Nevertheless after the ECBs decision to reduce the interest rate the pair fell to the new minimums.

The GBP/USD ignores the positive macroeconomic data from the United Kingdom. The services PMI rose to the level of 60.5, which is the highest level in the last 10 months. However, we have not seen a strong demand for the pound - at the moment the price reached the level of 1.6496 and the bulls impulse for the growth was over. As we do not see the GBP/USD growth- there are strong sellers in the market. The pair also fell after the EBCs decisions announcement.

After a long upward trend the investors are taking profits in the USD/JPY. It should also be noted that the "longs" closing also happened in the United States and Japan stock markets which also inspired the bears to the short-term short positions opening. No important macroeconomic statistics has not been published and the sales were of a purely technical nature.

Euro (EUR)

The euro came under the dual influence. The markets negative sentiment provides a weak economic data from the euro zone and the risk appetite - a possible transition to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine peacekeeping phase. As a result, the single currency spent the day in multidirectional trade before the ECBs meeting. After the decision to reduce the interest rate the euro fell.

Two days price consolidation was followed by a slight increase. Then the pair decreased to a new min.

The price is finding the first support at 1.2930, the next one is at 1.2850. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.3000, the next one is at 1.3070.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

The downward movement will be continued. The pair may go to 0.2850 soon.

Pound (GBP)

The British economy good data maintained the sterling for a very short time. The attempt to start the GBP/USD growth quickly stopped after the statistics indicated the British services field activity growth rate efforts. The market participants were waiting for the ECBs meeting results.

More recently, the historical level of 1.6485 formed from 2014.03.21, was a sufficiently great support. But after the ECB announced that they decided to reduce the interest rate the pound significantly fell.

The price is finding the first support at 1.6340, the next one is at 1.6270. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.6440, the next one is at 1.6500.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a downward movement and form a Death Cross. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is going down.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 1.6440 may lead to a price rebound down. The potential rebound target is the level of support 1.6270.

Yen (JPY)

The yen strengthened slightly against the dollar. Obviously, the technical levels and the Bank of Japan rate outcome expectations became a deterrent to the USD/JPY growth. The Japanese regulator did not change anything and confirmed the economy optimistic assessment, despite the slowdown in the economic activity, after the sales tax increase in April. This decision has no effect on the market, the dollar/yen was traded in a narrow range. As for the future, it is likely that the calmness will last until the European Central Bank decisions and the USA economy data which can give fresh guidelines for the trading.

The American dollar is testing the historical resistance level 105.20 strength.

The price is finding the first support at 104.80, the next one is at 104.35. The price is finding the first resistance at 105.20, the next one is at 105.60.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The pair can grow to the resistance level of 104.35. We do not exclude the growth to 105.70.

Franc (CHF)

The Swiss franc fell against the dollar. There were not any national macrostatistics, so the first rate dynamics was formed by the United States Statistics. The United States labor market continues to slow the growth, but the changes in wages and the price pressures are not seen. The pair rose sharply after the ECB meeting.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9170, the next one is at 0.9130. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9200, the next one is at 0.9240.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9300. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9370.

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

08.09.2014

Fundamental analysis

The ECBs surprise supported the dollar as the US currency strengthened the confidence on all fronts. The market was surprised that the European regulator not only lowered all the key interest rates, but also announced the securities buying that, in fact, is the quantitative easing.

As a result the dollar rose against the euro by 200 points and against the pound over 140 points. The dispute with the yen was also positive for the dollar, but in this case, it seems to have been largely driven by the United States good economic data. As the presented statistics, the United States trade deficit was narrowed in July, instead of the expected increase to -42.5 billion it recorded -40.6 billion dollars, while the initial jobless claims rose, but not significantly, only to 302 thousand against the expectations to see 300 thousand and ADP private sector employment dynamics reports which noted the increase on 204 thousand with expectations of 215 thousand which was quite a positive result.

The positive news came from the Supply Management Institute, the USA non-manufacturing sector activity report in August - the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose to 59.6 from 58.7 in July. Despite the fact that some indicators fell short, it did not carry negative moments for the dollar and did not stop it from the market leadership, as indicator values reflect the high levels.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

The ECB's monetary policy publication fell off the euro last week. The prime lending rate was reduced to 0.05% from 0.15% and the bank deposit rate to -0.2% from -0.1%. We observed the single currency massive selling. M. Draghis words that the ECB will launch the asset-backed private sector securities buying round weakened the euro positions.

The single currency has lost 230 points against the dollar.

The price is finding the first support at 1.2930, the next one is at 1.2850. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.3000, the next one is at 1.3070.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is fixing.

Trading recommendations

The trend is a down side. The potential downtrend targets are the support levels: 1.2930, 1.2850. The level of 1.2850 retest may lead to a price rebound upward.

Pound (GBP)

The British pound also fell against the dollar. The sterling collapse came amid the dollar optimism caused by the ECB decisions. While the British regulator has not changed the main refinancing rate currently at 0.5% and left the bond purchases program in the amount of 375 billion pounds.

The price rapid decrease has led to the 1.6340 downtrend channel lower bound breakthrough. The level break occurred in the context of increased volume which in the longer term indicates the bearish trend continuation.

The price is finding the support at 1.6270. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.6340, the next one is at 1.6440.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The potential downtrend target is the support level of 1.6270.

Yen (JPY)

The Japanese currency also fell against the dollar. However, news about the ECB decision significantly affected the USD/JPY positions. The United States economy good results news and U.S. Treasuries profitability growth supported the dollar.

The USD/JPY has tested the historical resistance level of 105.30 strength. The level retest was followed by the price bounce downward.

The price is finding the first support at 104.80, the next one is at 104.35. The price is finding the first resistance at 105.30, the next one is at 105.70.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 104.80 first. If the price fixates, it may continue the upward trend in the short term.

Franc (CHF)

The Franc suffered losses against the general dollar trend due to expectations that the world's largest economy strengthening signs will allow the Fed to start the monetary policy normalizing process sooner than expected.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9270, the next one is at 0.9210. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9330, the next one is at 0.9370.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is fixing.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9330. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9370.

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

09.09.2014

Fundamental analysis

The American currency slightly lost some positions against the background of the moderately negative macroeconomic statistics - the dollar index basket (USDX) ended the last trading week at 83.77.

The EUR/USD trading was within the range of 1.2921 -1.2988. The pair fell at the end of the trading day. The United States labor market release came out ambiguous - the unemployment rate fell to the level of 6.1%, while the non-farm payrolls rose only to the level of 142,000, instead of the expected 226 000. Against this background, the bulls tried to push quotes to the 30 figure, but the bears were able to fight off the level which indicates a strong euro/dollar strong downward trend.

The GBP/USD also remained under the pressure during the day, but some market participants decided to take profits on the short positions after the Non-Farm report which came worse than the forecasted medians, but it didnt bring any strong dividends to the pound. The pair sharply fell down.

The USD/JPY was able to set the fresh maximum at the level of 105.70 - the bulls started to close the "longs" which caused the strong price decrease. The United States employment macroeconomic statistics increased the downward movement and at the moment the price reached the level of 104.68, but by the end of the trading the bulls were able to restore the lost positions. The pair rose above the level of 105.70.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

The euro declined against the dollar at high volumes. Moreover, the general USD majors pairs' correlation is directed towards the dollar strengthening.

The trend line of 1.2980 1.3000 break should be highlighted. The sellers were able not only to break down such a strong support, but lowered the price for 240 points down.

The price is finding the support at 1.2850. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.2930, the next one is at 1.3000.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

The potential decrease target is the support level of 1.2830 1.2850. This level test may lead to a price consolidation.

Pound (GBP)

The last week was a breakdown for the British pound. The sellers managed to break through the two strong support levels located at levels of 1.6440 and 1.6340 at high volumes.

The active dollar strengthening against the GBP led to the descending channel leaving and a gap. In the future, we expect the bearish trend continuation.

The price is finding the support at 1.6100. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.6180, the next one is at 1.6270.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

The trend is directed down. We expect the level of 1.6100 testing soon.

Yen (JPY)

There was a historical resistance level of 105.70 testing. The price came above this level.

As a rule, the false the strong resistance level testing is a good signal for the upward trend reversal. But as long as the sale proceeds in the uptrend direction, the bullish trend is still strong.

The price is finding the support at 105.70, the next one is at 105.30. The price is finding the resistance at 106.30.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The resistance level of 105.70 testing is more likely to lead to the consolidation.

Franc (CHF)

The franc partially compensated the loss after the report showed the smaller United States August new jobs increase than analysts expected. This news weakened the expectations that the Federal Reserve will start to interest rates raise sooner than expected.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9330, the next one is at 0.9270. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9370, the next one is at 0.9430.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9370. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9430.

[ValdisTF]

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

15.09.2014

Fundamental analysis

The dollar instruments multidirectional movement points to the fact that most of the players are waiting for the Fed meeting which will take place this week. Most of the dollar instruments continue to move in the dollar favor, but some major European pairs have stopped falling and are at the previously achieved levels at least. This situation may point to the dollar positions profit close.

The American dollar slightly rose last week. The traders are waiting for the Fed rate increase in the mid-2015.

The initial jobless claims release put some pressure on the dollar, but given the fact that we had the Labor Day the last week, the correction was negligible. It was expected that the claims number will be 300 thousands. The growth amounted to 11 thousand up to the 28 June maximum with 315 thousand claims. The market participants interpreted the data as weekly variations in terms of the labor market situation improving.

The FOMC meeting will be held on September 16-17, during which as expected, the possible interest rates changes will be published. Since March of this year, the Fed says that rates will remain near zero levels for the considerable time after the quantitative easing program end in October this year.

Euro (EUR)

General overview

Recently, the dollar takes a strong position, but we need the truly high retail sales rate to meet the expectations for the monetary policy normalization in the early to mid-2015. The FOMC meeting will be held this week to confirm or refute these assumptions. Also this week, the ECB is launching its new target lending program and a strong demand will be bullish for the euro.

The price is finding the first support at 1.2930, the next one is at 1.2850. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.3000, the next one is at 1.3070.

There is a confirmed and a weak sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement and form a «Golden Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

After the trend line 1.2930 breakthrough down the way to the support 1.2850 will be opened. We do not exclude the level of 1.3000 retest.

Pound (GBP)

General overview

The sterling found a strong support and was steady against the dollar after the BoE Chairman speech. In his speech, the Chairman presented the Bank's inflation report. The increased pro-independence popularity in recent polls caused some concerns and frightened traders which were forced to sell the pound. The Scottish independence referendum will be held on 18 September.

Based on the volume which was on the trades closing, the pound clearly intends to continue the correctional price growth up. In addition, it is worth noting the level of 1.6270 testing. The gap was closed.

The price is finding the first support at 1.6180, the next one is at 1.6100. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.6270, the next one is at 1.6340.

There is a confirmed and a weak sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Golden Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

The potential growth target is the resistance level of 1.6340. In this case the gap will be closed. Then the downward trend may be continued.

Yen (JPY)

General overview

The dollar continues to receive support through hopes for the Fed meeting on September 17 which is expected to gain an aggressive attitude and to change the strategy intent statements, in particular, in the commentary about the rates conservation at low levels for a long time.

The price is finding the support at 107.10, the next one is at 106.70. The price is finding the resistance at 107.60.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The potential decrease targets are the support levels: 106.70, 106.30.

Franc (CHF)

General overview

The Swiss franc has corrected its fall against the franc. The Franc corrected against the dollar.

Earlier, the franc fell to the one-year low against the dollar and suffered losses against the euro after the Wall Street Journal announcement that the negative interest rates are one of the options for the Swiss National Bank.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9330, the next one is at 0.9270. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9370, the next one is at 0.9430.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9370. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9430.

[ValdisTF]

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

16.09.2014

Fundamental analysis

The American dollar has been growing for nine weeks, showing the longest rise in the last 17 years, due to the Federal Reserve interest rates changing in 2015 while the other major central banks have a more easy monetary policy.

Even taking into account the fact that the last week the dollar did not show the strongest growth, it still was at the top the last three months. We can see the American currency growth potential, especially if this week the Fed surprises the market by the policy tightening. The dollar is supported by the United States positive economic data and the ECB's decision to cut the interest rates.

The United States growth is higher than in the other most developed countries. In addition, the Fed is going to raise the rates, while the ECB and the Bank of Japan are still going to continue easing. Now more and more market participants expect the Fed interest rates rising in June 2015 and not in September as it was previously predicted.

The ECB is expected to continue to take the necessary measures to hold the low interest rates for the long term which ultimately lead to a higher inflation. Against this background, a large and a long-term the euro downtrend is predicted towards the dollar parity.

The EUR/USD grown a few as the market attitude to the euro improving result amid the industrial production data in the euro zone that have exceeded expectations. But the uptrend is limited by the European Central Bank super easy policy. The pair is consolidating.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The euro fell after the published data showed that the industrial production and the retail sales growth in China was slowed in August, adding fears over the world's largest economy slowdown.

The support level of 1.2930 temporarily stopped the downward trend. Four days price consolidation above was a signal for the corrective movement upwards.

The price is finding the first support at 1.2930, the next one is at 1.2850. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.3000, the next one is at 1.3070.

There is a confirmed and a weak sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a «Golden Cross”. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The pair can grow to the resistance level of 1.3000. After breaking 1.3000 the buyers may go to 1.3070.

Pound (GBP)

General overview

As a part of the referendum in Scotland expectations the pound/dollar is likely to stay under a pressure, and the downward movement is likely to be continued regardless of its result. The larger correction development can start after a local minimum is formed.

The pound’s target was the gap closing. Against the background of the high-volume the buyers were not only able to close the gap, but also came close to the strong resistance level of 1.6270.

The price is finding the first support at 1.6180, the next one is at 1.6100. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.6270, the next one is at 1.6340.

The price is in the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Golden Cross”.

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The pair is close to the strong resistance 1.6270-1.6290. If the pair retests it we expect the consolidation.

Yen (JPY)

General overview

The yen remained under pressure after the Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said the bank was ready to ease the monetary policy or to use other measures, if the inflation rate reaches 2%.

The buyers could update the last year maximum – the level of 105.50. The movement direction depends on the support level of 107.60 strengthing.

The price is finding the support at 107.10, the next one is at 106.70. The price is finding the resistance at 107.60.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We recommend longing the market after dips to the levels 106.60 and 106.30.

Franc (CHF)

General overview

As we know from the Swiss central bank statement, it is ready to defend the national currency rate. The country main regulator expressed readiness in the currency interventions holding because of the franc to the euro further strengthening prevention.

The United States retail sales rose in August by 0.6%. The retail sales excluding cars sales increased by 0.3%.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9330, the next one is at 0.9270. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9370, the next one is at 0.9430.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9370. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9430.

[ValdisTF]

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

17.09.2014

Fundamental analysis

The Forex market week start was passed within the narrow ranges amid the important macroeconomic releases publication lack. The Dollar index basket (USDX) has been in the horizontal flat for the 5 consecutive trading days which clearly indicates the strong market driver's absence. The EUR/USD fell slightly after the July euro zone trade balance report publication. We observed the July trade surplus decrease despite the significant euro weakening.

The GBP/USD is still not feeling confident amid the political crisis in the UK. The referendum in the Scotland on the secession from the United Kingdom will be held on Thursday 18 September and many traders are afraid to open the long pound positions in spite of the strong pound "oversold". The 10-year American and British bonds yields differential was widened in the “Treasuries”’ favor which is also the deterrent for the pound sterling strengthening.

The USD/JPY was consolidated near the 107th figure. The bears attempted to develop the downward movement amid the negative United States industrial production release, but their attempts were unsuccessful. The August industrial production volume was decreased by 0.1% which is significantly worse than the forecasted medians assumed the growth rate of 0.4%. However, the bulls returned to the market and were able to regain some of the lost positions after the quotations decline which tells us about the uptrend strength.

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The market participants do not hurry to make any significant moves before the Fed meeting outcome announcement. The traders expect that the Fed will announce, at least, the expected timeframe rate increase the next year.

The pair EUR/USD is being consolidated below the strong resistance level of 1.3000. The buyers fell twice from the resistance level of 1.3000.

The price is finding the first support at 1.2930, the next one is at 1.2850. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.3000, the next one is at 1.3070.

The price is in the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement and form a «Golden Cross”.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

We expect the level of 1.3000 testing soon. If the pair doesn’t break it we expect the fall to 1.2930 and 1.2850

Pound (GBP)

General overview

The British pound remains under pressure in the run-up to the Scotland referendum, which will take place on 18 September. We should remember that the Scotland separation will lead to the pound collapse. And also may reduce short-term rates. At the same time, if the UK separation opponents win, the economic indicators will be in the centre of attention.

The pair GBP/USD is trying to break the strong resistance level of 1.6270. The pound sterling corrective growth moved to the side consolidation.

The price is finding the first support at 1.6270, the next one is at 1.6180. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.6340, the next one is at 1.6440. The price is in the Cloud. The pair makes soft steps upwards trying to develop a correction.

The price is in the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement and form a “Golden Cross”.

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The price is likely to go to the downward trend line 1.6030 if the news is negative.

Yen (JPY)

General overview

The yen is still under some pressure in the run-up to the next FOMC meeting beginning; its results will help to determine the world's largest economy statement.

The Economic Cooperation Organization and Development has lowered the world's largest economies growth forecasts. The GDP growth will be 2.1% against the prior forecast 2.6% this year in the US.

The USD/JPY growth was stopped by the resistance level of 107.10. The correction dollar decrease is observed against the Japanese yen.

The price is finding the support at 107.10, the next one is at 106.70. The price is finding the resistance at 107.60.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud. The Cloud is directed upwards.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The approach to the level of 106.70 may lead to a price rebound upwards. The potential rebound target is the resistance level of 107.80.

Franc (CHF)

General overview

The dollar/franc will be consolidated with a tendency to grow, getting support from the market participants’ positive attitude towards the dollar. The August import price index fall turned out to be stronger in Switzerland than it was expected (-1.2% y/y against the expected -1.0% y/y) that contributes to the pair growth.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9270, the next one is at 0.9210. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9330, the next one is at 0.9370.

There is a confirmed and a weak buy signal. The price is on the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a downward movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The cloud is still uprising.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9370. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9430.

[ValdisTF]

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

18.09.2014

Fundamental analysis

The EUR/USD is still between 29th and 30th figures. The Germany business climate release from the ZEW institute could not cause the strong reaction on the market - the index was better than the forecasted medians, but we observe the final value decrease for 9 consecutive months.

The similar euro area index showed the significant decrease which confirms the negative trend. The bond market also took the bears side - the10-year Treasuries American and German bonds yields differential is still expanding which is a positive factor for the dollar.

The GBP/USD was under pressure - the CPI release showed the inflation rate reduction to 1.5% y/y which is the negative factor for the monetary policy tightening. However, after the United States producer price index publication the pound was able to regain the lost ground. The PPI report came out a little worse than the forecasted medians that cheered the bulls to open the long positions.

The bears won the minimal victory on the USD/JPY in the dispute with the bulls. The BOJ head H. Kuroda confirmed that the yen weakening had not harmed the Japanese economy, however, he made it clear to the market that the exchange rates deviation from the economic fundamentals was extremely undesirable.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The dollar decline was due to a rather George Hilzenrata’s courageous statement for the Wall Street Journal about the fact that so expected the Fed's decision will not likely give any signals in rate increase and monetary policy change.

A few traders have already revised their position, knowing that the Federal Reserve uncertainty about market rates will render pressure on the dollar.

The corrective euro growth from the support level of 1.2930 did not approach the descending trend line of 1.3000. The pair consolidates above the support level of 1.2930.

The price is finding the first support at 1.2930, the next one is at 1.2850. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.3000, the next one is at 1.3070.

The price is in the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement and form a «Golden Cross”.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is consolidating.

Trading recommendations

The level of 1.3000 false retest may lead to a price rebound down. The potential rebound target is the level of support 1.2850.

Pound (GBP)

General overview

The high pound/dollar volatility was caused by the uncertain situation surrounding the recent Scotland independence surveys results. Protests action broke out in Scotland because of the bias towards the referendum preparation.

Buyers came up to the inclined resistance line at 1.6340 that acts as the lower edge of the downtrend channel.

The price is finding the first support at 1.6270, the next one is at 1.6180. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.6340, the next one is at 1.6440.

The price is in the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows an upward movement.

The MACD histogram is in a neutral territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

We believe the growth will be continued now. The first target is the level 1.6440.

Yen (JPY)

General overview

The Japanese monetary regulator again made clear to the market that the yen devaluation was not a threat to the economy. The US and Japan stock markets growth will support the dollar/yen demand – the high-technology index Nasdaq was again the growth leader, that provides a solid foundation for the bulls in the American market.

The price is finding the support at 107.10, the next one is at 106.70. The price is finding the first resistance at 107.60, the next one is at 108.00.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

After the level of 108.00 breakthrough upward the way to the resistance 108.50 will be opened.

Franc (CHF)

General overview

The Swiss franc strengthened against the dollar's decline. The Switzerland producers’ prices and the imported goods prices continued to decline in August. The Swiss central bank expects that the low inflation period will last a long time.

Now the probable Fed interest rates rise by at least 25 bp at the September FOMC meeting the next year is 77% against 73% on 29 August.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9330, the next one is at 0.9270. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9370, the next one is at 0.9430.

The price is on the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen showa a horizontal movement and the Kijun-sen shows a downward movement and form a “Dead Cross”. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a neutral territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

There is a high probability that the pair will test 94th figure. Still the consumer inflation along with the fed's comments can directly change the situation.

[ValdisTF]

"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

19.09.2014

Fundamental analysis

The euro/dollar recovered a few its losses in yesterday's trading.The EUR/USD came under a wave of sales after the Federal Reserve meeting release. In general, the market participants have not received any surprises - still two FOMC members Plosser and Fisher vote for an earlier monetary policy tightening. All other participants insist on the maintaining low interest rates for an "extended period of time." The inflation forecast still remains moderately negative while the unemployment rate forecast turned into positive direction.

The pound/dollar closed the last week gap. The GBP/USD is in demand against the positive employment release. The unemployment fell to the level of 6.2% in the UK, in addition we saw an average wage increase in July, that points to the positive CPI.

The pair USD/JPY continued its upward movement. The Bank of Japan gives to speculators a "green light" and we observed the yen devaluation against the negative macroeconomic statistics. The US and the Japan stock market growth increases the dollar/yen demand.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

The pair is under pressure from the investors’ positive attitude towards the American currency and the European Central Bank easy policy.

There was a rebound from the downtrend line 1.2930 against the high volume based on the EUR/USD rates. The trend rebound was followed to the support level 1.2850. Then the pair returned to the level of 1.2030.

The price is finding the first support at 1.2850, the next one is at 1.2790. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.2930, the next one is at 1.3000.

There is a non-confirmed and a weak sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We believe the growth will be continued. The first target is the level 1.3000. We do not exclude the fall to 1.2850.

Pound (GBP)

General overview

The published statistics showed the unemployment rate decrease by ILO to 6.2% against the expected 6.3%.

The most important was the message that two representatives of the Fed committee again offered to raise the interest rates by 0.25% at the last meeting.

The corrective pound growth was observed followed by the resistance level of 1.6340 breakthrough. The buyers came up to this level against the increased volumes backdrop.

The price is finding the first support at 1.6340, the next one is at 1.6270. The price is finding the resistance at 1.6440.

There is a non-confirmed and a weak buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The potential rebound target is the level of support 1.6100.

Yen (JPY)

General overview

The yen continued to fall against the dollar. According to the FOMC meeting results that made us clear that the economy is growing at a moderate rate and the inflation is below the target level.

The asset purchase program has been reduced to $15 billion and apparently it will be completed in October this year. The basic interest rate remained at level of 0.25%. We can observe the price increase without any signal to a correction.

The price is finding the support at 107.10, the next one is at 106.70. The price is finding the first resistance at 107.60, the next one is at 108.00.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show an upward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The potential growth target is the resistance level of 109.00.

Franc (CHF)

General overview

The dollar rose sharply against all its major counterparts after the Federal Reserve meeting. The FOMC updated the main macroeconomic indicators’ forecasts: GDP in 2014, 2.0% 2.2% 2.1% against 2.3% in June; GDP in 2015 2.6% 3.0%; 2.6% 2.9% in 2016; 2.3% 2.5% in 2017. The Fed does not expect to achieve the inflation target level at least until 2016. The USD/CHF remains in the same range.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9330, the next one is at 0.9270. The price is finding the first resistance at 0.9370, the next one is at 0.9430.

The price is in the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a horizontal movement shows a downward movement and form a “Golden Cross”.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is correcting.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9370. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9430.

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"Fort Financial Services"- fundamental and technical analysis

22.09.2014

Fundamental analysis

The EUR/USD was in demand against the published US negative macroeconomic statistics last week. The construction sector releases - the issued building permits volume and the new installation foundations number do not meet the forecasted median, despite the positive leading indicators growth. The Fed Chairman Janet Yellen points out that the US real estate sector is still experiencing some difficulties. Even the initial jobless claims decrease to the level of 280K was ignored by the market participants.

The GBP/USD has shown an upward trend awaiting the Scotland referendum failure. Many traders decided to fix their short positions on the British currency against its major competitors expecting that the Scotland residents will reject the separation from the United Kingdom. Against this background the “cable" growth was observed along the entire market. Nevertheless, the pair fell again.

The USD/JPY is achieving the higher results, despite the published Japan positive macroeconomic statistics and the US negative releases. The Japan Trade Balance showed the August negative balance reduction, but again we did not see the exports growth last month. Against this background, the pair dollar/yen quotes dropped to the level of 108.37, after that the bulls returned to the market and began to open "longs". The consolidation was observed after the weak reports publication on the US construction sector that only confirms the strong bullish trend.

Technical analysis

Euro (EUR)

General overview

For the euro, as well as for most major USD pairs, the last week ended with the correction increase. The buyers are able to return back to the price for the level of 1.2930, which was break through against the high volume.

The price correction growth was not supported by the trade volumes. Apparently, the level of 1.2930 retest led to the price downward bounce.

The price is finding the first support at 1.2790, the next one is at 1.2730. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.2850, the next one is at 1.2930.

There is a confirmed and a strong sell signal. The price is under the Cloud and it is under the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen and the Kijun-sen show a downward movement. The downward movement will be until the price is under the Cloud. The Cloud is descending.

The MACD indicator is in a negative territory. The price is decreasing.

Trading recommendations

The downward bounce potential targets are 1.2790 and 1.2730.

Pound (GBP)

General overview

The pound fell at the end of last week trading. Before this the pound rose to the two-week high against the US dollar and the two-year euro rise occurred due to the Scottish independence referendum preliminary results which showed that the Scots majority voted against the separation.

The British pound is recovering after a two-month price decline. This time the buyers could to break above the resistance level and the downward trend line of 1.6440. The breakthrough occurred on the increased volume. At the end of the trading the pair decreased below the level of 1.6340.

The price is finding the first support at 1.6270, the next one is at 1.6180. The price is finding the first resistance at 1.6340, the next one is at 1.6440.

There is a confirmed and a weak buy signal. The price is on the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD histogram is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We suppose the pair will go to 1.6340 first. Having overcome the first target the price might go upwards to 1.6440.

Yen (JPY)

General overview

The American dollar continues to strengthen against the Japanese yen without any correction kickbacks. And despite the fact that the overall USD majors correlation is now aimed at the dollar decline.

The support level of 108.50 was formed which will act as additional obstacle towards the possible price downwards correction.

The price is finding the support at 108.50, the next one is at 108.00. The price is finding the first resistance at 109.00, the next one is at 109.40.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price is above the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows an upward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

The pair is going upwards. As long as the price is trading in the upward channel buyers remain strong. The bulls’ target is the level of 109.40.

Franc (CHF)

General overview

The dollar/franc fell below 0.9330, as the SNB has decided yet to lower the interest rates. It did not lead to the Swiss franc demand and the pair rose to 0.9430 area.

The price is finding the first support at 0.9370, the next one is at 0.9330. The price is finding the resistance at 0.9430.

There is a confirmed and a strong buy signal. The price above in the Cloud and it is above the Chinkou Span. The Tenkan-sen shows a downward movement and the Kijun-sen shows a horizontal movement shows a downward movement. The upward movement will be until the price is above the Cloud. The Cloud is growing.

The MACD indicator is in a positive territory. The price is growing.

Trading recommendations

We advise to long with the first target - 0.9430. When the pair consolidates above the first target, we can open deals to the level of 0.9500.