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…

EUR/GBP: Technical support at .8560


The 61.8% retracement of the rally from .8470 to .8710 comes in near .8560 (see chart) and these…

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…

USD/JPY should continue to drift lower but….


Plenty of conflicting forces at play in the Yen pairs which should ensure volatility, but not all…

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)…

EUR/USD: Likely to test 1.3400 over few days


Despite political unrest in Portugal, the market seems to be quite happy buying EUR or at least is…

EUR/GBP: Bulls will need .8570 to hold


If EUR/GBP bulls are hoping for more gains then they should expect a 61.8% pull-back level at .8570…

EUR/CHF: Chopping my longs for tiny loss as risk-aversion returns


I'm giving up on this pair yet again and taking my 20 pip loss. I bought a small position last week…

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…

USD/JPY takes out most of stops below 100.00


Most of the stops I mentioned earlier below 100.00 have now been done. The high in early interbank…