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- Q1 performance recap: We were all long NZD/JPY right?
- ForexLive North American wrap: Yen slumps to close out the week
- As we say in Montreal: C’est le weekend
- A technical snapshot of major pairs at the end of the week.
- JPY shorts explode higher in latest CFTC report
- AUD/USD stuck in late day swoon with China PMI on tap
- Greece gets approval to stiff international bond holdouts
- EU papers warn on fragility of European recovery
- ECB’s Kranjec says debt crisis not over yet
- Fed/OCC/FDIC: Effective Date for Swaps ‘Push-Out’ July 16,’13
- US CreditMkts Wk Ahead:Jobs Bumps Easter Holiday;Curve Flat?
- It’s make-or-break time for the US economy
- Treasuries confirming USD/JPY rise
- EU Rehn Sees Europe Firewall Boost Leading Rise In IMF Funds
- ECB Asmussen: ECB Satisfied With New European Firewall
- Spain FinMin: Spanish Candidate For ECB Board ‘Magnificent’
- Spanish FinMIn: Idea of Spain needing a bailout is absurd
- Sweden’s Borg: You always want more firepower
- And the USDJPY moves higher and higher
- Rehn: Trust firewall decision will pave way for IMF funds increase in April
Q1 performance recap: We were all long NZD/JPY right? Posted: 30 Mar 2012 01:47 PM PDT |
ForexLive North American wrap: Yen slumps to close out the week Posted: 30 Mar 2012 01:24 PM PDT
EUR/USD was fairly rangebound. An early run to 1.3367 was wiped out in short order and risk aversion and stops combind for a slide to a low of 1.3309. It was choppy but essentially flat at 1.3339. USD/JPY ran higher in NY for the third day in a row. A pop below 82 in Europe ran some stops but macro players piled in with Japanese year end now finished sparked a rally to 82.85. Stops above 82.50 and 1.10 in EUR/JPY got things moving in the afternoon. The stubborn cable bid evaporated early in NY after touching a 4-month high of 1.6037. Some profit-taking knocked GBP/USD down to 1.5965 before closing out very near to 1.60. AUD was on the defensive most of the day and closes at a session low at 1.0350. EUR/CHF touched 1.2035, perhaps making for a sleepless weekend at the SNB. |
As we say in Montreal: C’est le weekend Posted: 30 Mar 2012 01:01 PM PDT While I duck out for a few minutes to put together the wrap-up, enjoy a video clip of this fine band from England, who I’m going to see on Saturday night. I don’t have the admin rights to post the clip directly in the post but when I do, I plan to abuse that privilege. Anyone have any good music tips? Thanks for whoever told me about the Avett Brothers last week. |
A technical snapshot of major pairs at the end of the week. Posted: 30 Mar 2012 01:00 PM PDT USDJPY ending the week on a high note as it rallied strongly in the NY afternoon. The price finally found resistance against the 200 hour MA at the 82.87 level. A move above this level will look toward the other highs for the week at the 83.17 and 83.37. EURUSD The EURUSD spent all but two hourly bars during the NY and London sessions above the 100 hour MA (@1.3327 currently). The price also held support against the 1.3309 area which had a number of support lows during the week there. These levels will be eyed in early trading next week. The range for the week was an uninspiring 194 pips (after a really slow 159 pips last week). ECB meeting, ISM/PMI data, and the US Unemployment numbers next week should shake the pair up next week, or so you would think.
USDCHF For 4 1/2 days the USDCHF traded between 0.9091 and 0.9007. The 84 pips for that time period will have to give at some point. The bias is to the downside after the rally attempt on Thursday held the 200 hour MA, and the rally on Friday held the lower 100 hour MA. The only redeeming grace is a double bottom at 0.9007 (on Friday) and the EURCHF should be supported at the 1.2000 level (which should limit the USDCHF decline as well – or so you would think). Retail Sale (Monday), PMI (Monday), CPI (Thursday) are on tap for next week. GBPUSD The GBPUSD broke above the two month trading range on two separate days this week. The first try was on Tuesday. That failed against the always important 1.6000 level. On Friday, the price extended above the 1.6000 level but peaked near topside trendline at the 1.6037 level. (high reached 1.60353). The price closed at 4 PM at the 1.5993 area, below the Tuesday high/above the Feb high at 1.5990. There are many who are feeling “Why so high?” and maybe the 5 minute chart below is showing signs of topping with the 100 and 200 bar MA coming togther and starting to turn over. Nevertheless, the early trade in the new week, may be needed to cast the final vote. Next week, the PMI (Monday), PMI services (Wednesday), BOE Interest Rate announcement (Thursday), are event highlights next week. AUDUSD The AUDUSD closed below the 200 and 100 day MA (green and blue line in the chart above) for the first time since January 17th. A trendline started at the the low going back to October 4th was broken on Thursday but failed. The trendline may be tested again on Monday and a break below may more damaging. Conversely a move above the 100 and 200 day MAs should be a signal for the bulls to get back in. Key time for the AUDUSD. China PMI will be released over the weekend and will cast the vote for the bulls and the bears. The expectations is for 50.8. The RBA will have an interest rate decision on Tuesady at 12:30 AM. Retail Sales on Monday at 9:30 PM and the Trade Balance Tuesday. EURJPY EURJPY ended the week strongly – moving above the 200 and 100 hour MAs and above the channel trendline (acceleration of the trend). The good news is that is bullish. The bad news is if the acceleration does not continue and the price moves back into the channel, the market can become disappointed. Nevertheless, the week ends with a bullish bias. |
JPY shorts explode higher in latest CFTC report Posted: 30 Mar 2012 12:38 PM PDT From the weekly Commitments of Traders report:
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AUD/USD stuck in late day swoon with China PMI on tap Posted: 30 Mar 2012 12:31 PM PDT AUD/USD touched a session low of 1.0350 in a late day swoon but barriers at that level appear to be holding. I suspect we’re seeing some AUD selling before the weekend on apprehension about China’s manufacturing PMI, which will be released on Sunday. Expectations are for a slide to 50.8 from 51.0 in February but a rumor has been circulating about a strong reading (these rumors are almost never real). |
Greece gets approval to stiff international bond holdouts Posted: 30 Mar 2012 12:26 PM PDT The Eurogroup has approved a Greek plan not to pay out the approximately 6 billion euros of hold outs who own Greek bonds written under international law. I think it’s nearing the time where we stop reporting on this story. It will be in the courts for years, maybe a decade. Argentina defaulted on internationally-written bonds in 2001 and it’s still in the courts. Moreover, unless Greece decides to them out 100% (a less than 1% possibility) or the bondholders agree to the full haircut (even less likely), it will have no effect on the euro. |
EU papers warn on fragility of European recovery Posted: 30 Mar 2012 12:07 PM PDT Two confidential EU papers obtained by the FT show that senior officials believe the LTRO has not ended the crisis but bought time for banks and governments to put balance sheets in order. They say contagion may re-emerge at short notice.
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ECB’s Kranjec says debt crisis not over yet Posted: 30 Mar 2012 12:02 PM PDT |
Fed/OCC/FDIC: Effective Date for Swaps ‘Push-Out’ July 16,’13 Posted: 30 Mar 2012 12:00 PM PDT WASHINGTON (MNI) – The Federal Reserve issued the following Agencies Clarify Effective Date for Section 716 of the Dodd-Frank Act Three federal financial regulatory agencies on Friday issued ** MNI Washington Bureau: 202-371-2121 ** [TOPICS: MK$$$$,M$U$$$,MMUFE$,MGU$$$,MFU$$$,M$$DR$] |
US CreditMkts Wk Ahead:Jobs Bumps Easter Holiday;Curve Flat? Posted: 30 Mar 2012 12:00 PM PDT By Joe Plocek, Alyce Andres-Frantz and Steven Levine WASHINGTON (MNI) – The coming week opens a new quarterly period and Debate in the markets will continue about whether slow growth means Goldman’s international analysts, led by Silvia Ardagna, continue Whether interest rates rise much will depend on how the Fed reacts PIMCO’s strategist Tony Crescenzi notes that when QE ends, a large Strategist David Keeble at Credit Agricole said weekly ICI data Analysts at TD Securities suggest Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke “raised Other analysts disagree. Pierpont Securities chief economist Steve Deutche Bank’s economists highlight “that we are now at a point in The median estimate for March jobs is +200,000. RBC’s economists Good Friday, also employment Friday, has an early bond close and no There are no Treasury auctions this week, although new 3-10-30-year The Fed announced a new calendar of Operation Twist buys and sales, April 2, Outright Treasury Coupon Purch 05/15/2020-02/15/2022, $4.25-$5b In total, April has $44 billion buys nad $43 billion sells in 21 Several regional Fed officials and a CFTC commissioner have A calendar of upcoming market events is below: 02-Apr 1000 Mar-12 ISM Index, est 53.5 ** Market News International Washington Bureau: 202-371-2121 ** [TOPICS: M$$FI$,M$U$$$,MTABLE,MAUDS$] |
It’s make-or-break time for the US economy Posted: 30 Mar 2012 11:33 AM PDT This is it. April and May will reveal if it’s finally, truly springtime for the US economy after the nuclear winter sparked by the credit crisis. An unease has crept into markets over the last two weeks after 10 weeks of one-way optimism to begin 2012. Bernanke's latest comments have been foreboding and economic data has been missing estimates. It’s important to note that the data misses have been on second-tier indicators like regional manufacturing and housing but that will change in the week ahead with the ISMs and non-farm payrolls on tap and corporate earnings close behind. It's the start of a two-month period that is critical to the fledgling US recovery. The three biggest questions that need to be answered:
At the moment, Bernanke is itching to pull the trigger on more QE but a third round is unlikely to have the same positive effect. Granted, the knee jerk reaction will be to sell the dollar as QE3 is priced in – and maybe even to buy stocks — but it will be a very short-term trade. The more lasting trade will be to sell risk assets as another downturn deals a punishing psychological blow to bulls who seem to have finally gotten the upper hand. It's difficult to overstate the consequences if the economy stumbles:
From a trading perspective, expect larger than normal swings on economic data over the next two months. If the US falters, the Canadian dollar will be square in the crosshairs with its Australian and New Zealander cousins next in line. The opposite holds true if the recovery perks up. My take is that the recovery will continue to gain strength but — just like Bernanke and the market — I will be uneasy until the strength is sustained into the spring. |
Treasuries confirming USD/JPY rise Posted: 30 Mar 2012 11:06 AM PDT Bonds are slumping badly with 10-year yields up to 2.21% from 2.15% just two hours ago. The move up may be overdone by fund managers who don’t want to show Treasuries on their balance sheets because of it was a bad quarter for bonds. A rise above Wednesday’s highs at 2.22% could spark another round of USD/JPY buying. |
EU Rehn Sees Europe Firewall Boost Leading Rise In IMF Funds Posted: 30 Mar 2012 11:00 AM PDT COPENHAGEN (MNI) – The increase in the European financial firewall “We are satisfied with this decision,” Rehn said at a press His remarks echoed those of ECB Executive Board member Joerg Finance ministers on Friday approved a temporary increase in the “We see this as a lasting decision,” Rehn added. “We are finally On other topics, Rehn said he welcomed the Spanish government’s –Paris newsroom; +33142715540; jduffy@marketnews.com [TOPICS: M$$CR$,M$X$$$,MGX$$$,M$S$$$] |
ECB Asmussen: ECB Satisfied With New European Firewall Posted: 30 Mar 2012 10:50 AM PDT COPENHAGEN (MNI) – The European Central Bank is satisfied with the “Recent developments in financial markets confirm that there is no “In our view, the Eurogroup has today taken a significant decision Earlier today, the Eurogroup decided to boost the firewall to E800 However, Asmussen said, “now we Europeans can travel to the meeting Asmussen stressed that “no firewall at all, whatever size it has, Asked about a reaction to Ireland’s promissory note deal announced Looking ahead, the ECB expects that “promissory note will be “I will recall that the Eurosystem has provided unprecedented –Frankfurt newsroom +49 69 72 01 42; e-mail jtreeck@marketnews.com [TOPICS: MT$$$$,M$$EC$,M$X$$$,M$$CR$,MGX$$$] |
Spain FinMin: Spanish Candidate For ECB Board ‘Magnificent’ Posted: 30 Mar 2012 10:40 AM PDT COPENHAGEN (MNI) – The Spanish candidate for the European Central Briefing the press following the meetings of European finance ECB Governing Council member Yves Mersch, who heads the Luxembourg The Spanish government “continues to support” Sainz, de Guindos De Guindos described his colleagues’ reaction here to the details “If countries don’t do what they have to do in terms of fiscal –Frankfurt bureau tel.: +49-69-720142. Email: dbarwick@marketnews.com [TOPICS: MT$$$$,M$$EC$,MGX$$$,M$$CR$,M$X$$$,M$S$$$] |
Spanish FinMIn: Idea of Spain needing a bailout is absurd Posted: 30 Mar 2012 10:25 AM PDT |
Sweden’s Borg: You always want more firepower Posted: 30 Mar 2012 10:23 AM PDT |
And the USDJPY moves higher and higher Posted: 30 Mar 2012 10:16 AM PDT |
Rehn: Trust firewall decision will pave way for IMF funds increase in April Posted: 30 Mar 2012 10:09 AM PDT |
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