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Daily Pivots: (S1) 0.6274; (P) 0.6299; (R1) 0.6342; More...

AUD/USD edged higher today but stays below 0.6329 resistance. Intraday bias remains neutral first. On the downside, break of 0.6234 support will suggest that rebound from 0.6087 has completed after rejection by 0.6329. Intraday bias will be back on the upside for retesting 0.6087 low. However firm break of 0.6329 will bring stronger rebound to 38.2% retracement of 0.6941 to 0.6087 at 0.6413, even just as a corrective move.

In the bigger picture, fall from 0.6941 (2024 high) is seen as part of the down trend from 0.8006 (2021 high). Next medium term target is 61.8% projection of 0.8006 to 0.6169 from 0.6941 at 0.5806. In any case, outlook will stay bearish as long as 55 W EMA (now at 0.6516) holds.

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.4147; (P) 1.4229; (R1) 1.4274; More...

USD/CAD's fall from 1.4791 resumed by breaking through 1.4260 cluster support decisively. The development suggests that deeper corrective is underway and turn intraday bias to the downside for 1.3946 cluster support (61.8% retracement at 1.3942). For, risk will stay on the downside as long as 1.4378 resistance holds, in case of recovery.

In the bigger picture, long term up trend is tentatively seen as resuming with breach of 1.4667/89 key resistance zone (2020/2015 highs). Next target is 100% projection of 1.2401 to 1.3976 from 1.3418 at 1.4993. This will remain the favored case as long as 1.3976 resistance turned holds (2022 high), even in case of deep pullback.

Dollar’s selloff is accelerating as the week draws to a close, with investors continuing to react to the evolving trade policy stance from the White House. Wall Street posted broad gains overnight, as markets took relief in the fact that US President Donald Trump’s much-anticipated reciprocal tariff plan did not impose immediate trade restrictions. Instead, the administration will conduct a detailed review of tariff disparities before deciding on specific measures.

Despite the optimism in US equities, risk-on sentiment was not fully carried over into Asian session. While Hong Kong stocks extended recent strong gains, other major indexes struggled for direction, reflecting lingering caution. Investors remain wary of how the tariff situation will unfold, particularly as Trump’s trade team begins its assessment of countries with large trade surpluses with the US. This process is expected to take weeks, leaving room for further volatility in global markets.

The immediate focus now shifts to US retail sales data for January, which will provide fresh insights into consumer spending. Yet the figures are unlikely to have a significant impact on Fed expectations even with a major surprise. Fed has emphasized that its next move will be dictated by sustained trends rather than single data points. As a result, the Dollar’s downside pressure may persist, with market sentiment favoring risk assets.

Among major currencies, New Zealand Dollar is leading the pack, buoyed by surprisingly strong manufacturing data. The economy is responding well to RBNZ’s aggressive rate cuts last year. While the central bank is still expected to deliver another 50bps reduction next week as the march to neutral continues, the resurgence in manufacturing could mean the central bank may not need to push rates into stimulatory territory.

Technically, as NZD/USD rebounds, focus is now on 0.5701 resistance. Firm break there will resume the rise from 0.5515, as a correction to fall from 0.63780. Further rally should then be seen to 38.2% retracement of 0.6378 to 0.5515 at 0.5848.

In Asia, at the time of writing, Nikkei is down -0.35%. Hong Kong HSI is up 2.48%. China Shanghai SSE is up 0.25%. Singapore Strait Times is down -0.17%. Japan 10-year JGB yield is up 0.0018 at 1.351. Overnight, DOW rose 0.77%. S&P 500 rose 1.04%. NASDAQ rose 1.50%. 10-year yield fell -0.0112 to 4.525.

S&P 500 nears record high as Trump’s reciprocal tariff plan delays immediate action

U.S. stocks closed higher overnight as President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited reciprocal tariff plan without enforcing immediate measures. The market responded favorably to the lack of fresh tariffs, easing concerns about an abrupt escalation in trade tensions. In turn, Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar moved lower, reflecting a shift in sentiment away from safe-haven assets.

Trump’s directive instructs his administration to begin assessing tariff discrepancies between the US and its trading partner, including evaluation of non-tariff barriers. Also, the White House appears to be taking a targeted approach, prioritizing countries with large trade surpluses and high tariff rates on US exports.

Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for Commerce Secretary, will lead the study, with findings expected by April 1. This extended timeline gives markets some breathing room and suggests that while trade tensions remain a concern, abrupt disruptions are unlikely in the near term.

Equities responded positively to the development, with S&P 500 rebounding strongly and edging closer to its all-time high of 6128.18. Technically, firm break of 6128.18 will resume the long term up trend, with 618% projection of 5119.26 to 6099.97 from 5773.31 at 6379.38 as next target.

NZ BNZ manufacturing rises to 51.4, first expansion in nearly two years

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector finally returned to expansion in January, with BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index surging from 46.2 to 51.4. This marks the first expansion in 23 months and the highest reading since September 2022. While the rebound is a positive sign for the economy, the index remains below its long-term average of 52.5, suggesting that the sector has yet to regain full strength.

Encouragingly, all sub-indexes entered expansionary territory. Production saw a significant jump from 42.7 to 50.9. Employment also rose from 47.7 to 50.2. New orders climbed from 46.8 to 50.9, while finished stocks and deliveries improved to 51.9 and 51.7, respectively.

BNZ’s Senior Economist Doug Steel highlighted the significance of the data, noting that the sector is “shifting out of reverse and into first gear.” He acknowledged the improvement as a relief after two difficult years but cautioned that the PMI still lags behind its historical average.

USD/CAD Daily Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.4147; (P) 1.4229; (R1) 1.4274; More...

USD/CAD's fall from 1.4791 resumed by breaking through 1.4260 cluster support decisively. The development suggests that deeper corrective is underway and turn intraday bias to the downside for 1.3946 cluster support (61.8% retracement at 1.3942). For, risk will stay on the downside as long as 1.4378 resistance holds, in case of recovery.

In the bigger picture, long term up trend is tentatively seen as resuming with breach of 1.4667/89 key resistance zone (2020/2015 highs). Next target is 100% projection of 1.2401 to 1.3976 from 1.3418 at 1.4993. This will remain the favored case as long as 1.3976 resistance turned holds (2022 high), even in case of deep pullback.

Key Highlights

• USD/JPY failed to clear the 154.80 resistance zone.
• A key bearish trend line is forming with resistance at 154.80 on the 4-hour chart.
• EUR/USD is rising and might test the 1.0520 resistance zone.
• Gold prices are again rising and might aim for a move above the $2,950 level.

USD/JPY Technical Analysis

The US Dollar started a recovery wave above the 154.00 level against the Japanese Yen. USD/JPY struggled to continue higher above 154.80 and dipped.

Looking at the 4-hour chart, the pair peaked at 154.88 and is currently correcting gains. There was a move below the 153.50 and 153.20 levels. The pair even declined below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the 150.92 swing low to the 154.88 high.

The pair is now showing bearish signs below the 100 simple moving average (red, 4-hour) and the 200 simple moving average (green, 4-hour). There is also a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at 154.80 on the same chart.

On the downside, immediate support sits near the 152.40 level. It is near the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the 150.92 swing low to the 154.88 high. The next key support sits near the 151.80 level. Any more losses could send the pair toward the 150.50 level.

On the upside, the pair seems to be facing hurdles near the 153.80 level. The next major resistance is near the 154.50 level. The main resistance is now forming near the 154.80 zone.

A close above the 154.80 level could set the tone for another increase. In the stated case, the pair could even clear the 155.50 resistance.

Looking at EUR/USD, the pair remained stable and might aim for more gains above the 1.0500 level in the near term.

Upcoming Economic Events:

• US Retail Sales for Jan 2025 (MoM) – Forecast -0.1%, versus +0.4% previous.

Short term Elliott Wave in Silver (XAGUSD) suggests rally from 12.19.2024 low unfolded as a 5 waves with extension (nest). Up from 12.19.2024 low, wave (1) ended at 30.972 and pullback in wave (2) ended at 29.68. The metal has resumed higher in wave (3). Up from wave (2), wave ((i)) ended at 31.73 and pullback in wave ((ii)) ended at 30.64. The metal resumed higher in wave ((iii)) towards 32.55 and pullback in wave ((iv)) ended at 31.72. Final leg wave ((v)) ended at 32.64 which completed wave 1.

Pullback in wave 2 unfolded as a zigzag Elliott Wave structure. Down from wave 1, wave ((a)) ended at 31.6 and wave ((b)) ended at 32.33. Wave ((c)) lower ended at 31.22 which completed wave 2 in higher degree. The metal has turned higher. Up from wave 2, wave ((i)) ended at 31.95 and pullback in wave ((ii)) ended at 31.48. Up from there, wave (i) ended at 32.39 and pullback in wave (ii) ended at 31.97. Near term, as far as pivot at 29.67 low stays intact, expect dips to find support in 3, 7, 11 swing for more upside.

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Silver (XAGUSD) Video

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New Zealand’s manufacturing sector finally returned to expansion in January, with BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index surging from 46.2 to 51.4. This marks the first expansion in 23 months and the highest reading since September 2022. While the rebound is a positive sign for the economy, the index remains below its long-term average of 52.5, suggesting that the sector has yet to regain full strength.

Encouragingly, all sub-indexes entered expansionary territory. Production saw a significant jump from 42.7 to 50.9. Employment also rose from 47.7 to 50.2. New orders climbed from 46.8 to 50.9, while finished stocks and deliveries improved to 51.9 and 51.7, respectively.

BNZ’s Senior Economist Doug Steel highlighted the significance of the data, noting that the sector is “shifting out of reverse and into first gear.” He acknowledged the improvement as a relief after two difficult years but cautioned that the PMI still lags behind its historical average.

Full NZ BNZ PMI release here.

U.S. stocks closed higher overnight as President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited reciprocal tariff plan without enforcing immediate measures. The market responded favorably to the lack of fresh tariffs, easing concerns about an abrupt escalation in trade tensions. In turn, Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar moved lower, reflecting a shift in sentiment away from safe-haven assets.

Trump’s directive instructs his administration to begin assessing tariff discrepancies between the US and its trading partner, including evaluation of non-tariff barriers. Also, the White House appears to be taking a targeted approach, prioritizing countries with large trade surpluses and high tariff rates on US exports.

Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for Commerce Secretary, will lead the study, with findings expected by April 1. This extended timeline gives markets some breathing room and suggests that while trade tensions remain a concern, abrupt disruptions are unlikely in the near term.

Equities responded positively to the development, with S&P 500 rebounding strongly and edging closer to its all-time high of 6128.18. Technically, firm break of 6128.18 will resume the long term up trend, with 618% projection of 5119.26 to 6099.97 from 5773.31 at 6379.38 as next target.

• S&P 500 approaching key resistance level 6125.00
• Likely to rise to resistance level 6200.00

S&P 500 index recently rose sharply and is currently approaching the key resistance level 6125.00, which has been reversing the index from December.

The subsequent price movement will depend on whether the index can break above the resistance level 6125.00 .

If the S&P 500 index breaks above 6125.00, the price can then rise to the next resistance level 6200.00 (target price for the completion of the active impulse wave 3). In the opposite scenario, the price is likely to correct down to the next round support level 6000.00.

• AUDUSD reversed from the resistance area
• Likely to fall to support level 0.6225

AUDUSD currency pair recently reversed down from the resistance area located between the key resistance level 0.6300 which has been reversing the price from the start of January) and the upper lower daily Bollinger Band.

The downward reversal from this resistance area stopped the previous short-term correction ii from the end of January.

Given the clear daily downtrend, AUDUSD currency pair can be expected to fall to the next support level 0.6225 (which reversed the price twice earlier this month).

•  GBPCHF reversed from the resistance zone
• Likely to fall to support level 1.1240

GBPCHF currency pair recently reversed from the resistance zone between the powerful resistance level 1.1360, (which stopped multiple upward waves from September) and the upper daily Bollinger Band.

The downward reversal from this resistance area created the daily Doji candlesticks pattern, which stopped the previous short-term ABC correction ii from the start of January.

Given the strength of the resistance level 1.1360 and the overbought daily Stochastic, GBPCHF currency pair can be expected to fall to the next support level 1.1240.