EUR/AUD surging in early Europe


Apologies but I think I've mis-read the short-term market and the AUD bears are alive and growling.…

AUD/USD: Another topside test favoured in early London


We've got to remember that overall market sentiment remains bearish on the AUD but also that…

AUD slightly lower after mixed data dump


The chances of an August rate cut have receded somewhat after the earlier CPI data and the poor…

NZD/USD: Strong data but looks like plenty of sellers about


Maybe it's the drop in exports which is limiting enthusiasm but I would have thought that a much…

AUD/USD: Big level to watch is .9330/40


There are recent highs nearby at .9300 but I think the really important level is .9330/40. This was…

Gold: Close above $1340 will keep bulls interested


Gold continues to look quite bullish and the close above $1340 (see chart) opens the way up for…

Asian open: Metals still hold the key as USD stays soft; busy day of data ahead


Not a lot of movement overnight in the FX market but its interesting to see that USD/CAD was one of…

AUD/NZD: Good support still expected near 1.1500


I'm still hearing that there will be good support near 1.1500 in the Antipodean cross, might be a…

Quiet session in Asia apart from few stop-loss runs in Yen crosses


The market had a go at some stops in USD/JPY below 99.20 and in EUR/JPY below 131.00 but apart from…

AUD/USD: Sneaking higher to test recent highs at .9300


The big level to watch in my opinion is .9325, which has provided strong resistance since it broke…

Levels to watch through the Asian open


USD/JPY: More stops reported below 99.20 through 98.80 (@FXWW888). Edit, some just triggered below…

Don’t be short CHF if metals are rallying


I cut my long EUR/CHF position yesterday for a tiny loss once the precious metals started rising. I…

AUD/USD: Look for .9330 test today


I will look to book some interim profit at .9330, which has been a very important pivot (see chart)…

Gold consolidating earlier gains above $1300


If you're tempted to sell the Gold stuff, then keep your stops fairly tight above $1325 as it…

AUD edging higher on back of metals rally


I'm talking my position as usual but I think this move in precious metals is an important one and I…

AUD: Weekend press reports not having any impact at moment


Australian Financial Review running a story saying that there will be a rate cut in August. The…

Fed reviewing bank trading in physical commodities


This story over the weekend (Reuters version) could have a very significant impact on a variety of…

AUD/NZD: Look for support to stiffen near 1.1500


I'm hearing that there will be decent sized buying interest near 1.1500 and local dealers expect…