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Daily Pivots: (S1) 161.30; (P) 161.77; (R1) 162.57; More...

Intraday bias in EUR/JPY remains neutral as recovery from 159.74 is still capped below 162.88 resistance. Further fall is in favor and break of 159.74 will resume the decline from 164.89 to 156.16 support. On the upside, however, break of 162.88 will bring retest of 164.89 instead.

In the bigger picture, price actions from 175.41 are seen as correction to rally from 114.42 (2020 low). The range of consolidation should have been set between 38.2% retracement of 114.42 to 175.41 at 152.11 and 175.41 high. However, decisive break of 152.11 would argue that deeper correction is underway.

Daily Pivots: (S1) 0.8430; (P) 0.8447; (R1) 0.8455; More...

EUR/GBP lost upside momentum as seen in 4H MACD, and intraday bias is turned neutral first. Outlook will stay bullish as long as 0.8403 support holds. Break of 0.8472 temporary top will resume the rally from 0.8221 to 0.8624 key cluster resistance zone next.

In the bigger picture, a medium term bottom was formed at 0.8221, just ahead of 0.8201 key support (2022 low). But outlook will be neutral as best as long as 0.8624 cluster resistance (38.2% retracement of 0.9267 to 0.8221 at 0.8621) holds. That is, larger down trend from 0.9267 (2022 high) might still extend lower. However, decisive break of 0.8621/4 should confirm trend reversal and turn outlook bullish.

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.6577; (P) 1.6630; (R1) 1.6674; More...

Intraday bias in EUR/AUD remains neutral as consolidations continue below 1.6800. Strong support is still expected from 38.2% retracement of 1.5963 to 1.6800 at 1.6480 to contain downside. On the upside, firm break of 1.6800 will resume the rally from 1.5963. However, sustained break of 1.6480 will bring deeper correction 61.8% retracement at 1.6283 instead.

In the bigger picture, EUR/AUD is holding on to 1.5996 key support despite brief breach. Larger up trend from 1.4281 (2022 low) is still in favor to resume through 1.7180 at a later stage. Nevertheless, sustained break of 1.5995 will indicate that such up trend has completed and deeper decline would be seen.

Daily Pivots: (S1) 0.9419; (P) 0.9439; (R1) 0.9464; More....

Intraday bias in EUR/CHF remains mildly on the upside at this point. While further rally would be seen, strong resistance is expected from 0.9481 fibonacci level to complete the corrective rebound from 0.9204. On the downside, below 0.9365 minor support will turn bias to the downside for 0.9336 support first. Firm break of 0.9336 will argue that the correction has completed.

In the bigger picture, while corrective rebound from 0.9204 might extend higher, strong resistance could be seen from 38.2% retracement of 0.9928 to 0.9204 at 0.9481 to limit upside. Down trend from 0.9928 (2024 high) is still in favor to resume through 0.9204/9 support zone at a later stage. However, strong break of 0.9481 will raise the chance of medium term bottoming, and bring further rally back to 61.8% retracement at 0.9651.

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.0368; (P) 1.0401; (R1) 1.0461; More...

Immediate focus in on 1.0435 resistance in EUR/USD's rebound from 1.0176 extends. Firm break there will extend the rise to 38.2% retracement of 1.1213 to 1.0176 at 1.0572. Rejection by 1.0435 will keep the correction from 1.0176 relatively short. Firm break of 1.0176 will resume whole fall from 1.1213.

In the bigger picture, fall from 1.1274 (2023 high) should either be the second leg of the corrective pattern from 0.9534 (2022 low), or another down leg of the long term down trend. In both cases, sustained break of 61.8 retracement of 0.9534 to 1.1274 at 1.0199 will pave the way back to 0.9534. For now, outlook will stay bearish as long as 1.0629 resistance holds, even in case of strong rebound.

Daily Pivots: (S1) 154.78; (P) 155.51; (R1) 156.24; More...

Intraday bias in USD/JPY is turned neutral on loss of momentum, as seen in 4H MACD. But risk will stay on the downside as long as 158.86 short term top holds. Sustained trading below 55 D EMA (now at 154.64) will extend the fall from 158.86 to 38.2% retracement of 139.57 to 158.86 at 151.49 next.

In the bigger picture, price actions from 161.94 are seen as a corrective pattern to rise from 102.58 (2021 low). The range of medium term consolidation should be set between 38.2% retracement of 102.58 to 161.94 at 139.26 and 161.94. Nevertheless, sustained break of 139.26 would open up deeper medium term decline to 61.8% retracement at 125.25.

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.2267; (P) 1.2313; (R1) 1.2398; More...

GBP/USD is staying in consolations above 1.2099 and intraday bias stays neutral. Further decline is expected with 1.2486 support turned resistance intact. On the downside, break of 1.2099 will resume the fall from 1.3433 to 100% projection of 1.3433 to 1.2486 from 1.2810 at 1.1863.

In the bigger picture, rise from 1.0351 (2022 low) should have already completed at 1.3433, and the trend has reversed. Further fall is now expected as long as 1.2810 resistance holds. Deeper decline should be seen to 61.8% retracement of 1.0351 to 1.3433 at 1.1528, even as a corrective move.

Daily Pivots: (S1) 0.9032; (P) 0.9077; (R1) 0.9102; More…

Intraday bias in USD/CHF remains neutral and outlook is unchanged. Intraday bias stays neutral for consolidations below 0.9200. Further rally is expected with 0.9007 support intact. On the upside, decisive break of 0.9223 will carry larger bullish implications. However, break of 0.9007 will turn bias back to the downside for deeper pull back to 55 D EMA (now at 0.8950).

In the bigger picture, as long as 0.9223 resistance holds, price actions from 0.8332 (2023 low) are seen as a medium term corrective pattern. That is, long term down trend is in favor to resume through 0.8332 at a later stage. However, sustained break of 0.9223 will be an important sign of bullish trend reversal.

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.4236; (P) 1.4377; (R1) 1.4464; More...

Intraday bias in USD/CAD remains neutral as range trading continues. Further rise is expected as long as 1.4260 support holds. Break of 1.4516 will resume larger up trend to 1.4667/89 key resistance zone. Nevertheless, firm break of 1.4260 will turn bias to the downside for deeper pullback to 55 D EMA (now at 1.4203) and below.

In the bigger picture, up trend from 1.2005 (2021) is in progress for retesting 1.4667/89 key resistance zone (2020/2015 highs). Decisive break there will confirm long term up trend resumption. Next target is 100% projection of 1.2401 to 1.3976 from 1.3418 at 1.4993. Medium term outlook will remain bullish as long as 1.3976 resistance turned holds (2022 high), even in case of deep pullback.

New Zealand Dollar softened mildly today as Q4 inflation data reinforced the case for continued monetary easing by RBNZ. The central bank has ample room to swiftly bring interest rate from the current 4.25% to neutral, with inflation staying at around mid-point of 1-3% target range for the second straight quarter.

Another 50bps rate cut on February 19 should be solidified. However, beyond this, the scale further rate reductions by RBNZ will depend heavily on domestic disinflationary progress, especially in non-tradeable prices, as the effects of falling tradeable prices fade.

Elsewhere, Dollar's pull back this week have slowed, but it has yet to stage a convincing recovery. President Donald Trump’s ongoing rhetoric on tariffs continued to draw attention but had little immediate impact on markets. Trump reiterated yesterday his intention to impose a 10% tariff on China, accusing it of enabling fentanyl shipments through Canada and Mexico to the US. He also repeated his threat to target EU with tariffs, calling it the “only way” to achieve trade "fairness". Markets, however, appeared unfazed, awaiting concrete actions to back Trump’s statements.

Key dates for tariff announcements include February 1, when decisions on 25% tariffs for Canada and Mexico and 10% tariffs on China are expected. For other countries, tariff measures may be delayed until federal trade reviews conclude on April 1. With no immediate actions, Trump’s remarks seem more rhetorical than actionable.

In terms of weekly performance so far, Dollar remains the weakest major currency, followed by Yen and Swiss Franc, reflecting a risk-on sentiment across US and European markets. Kiwi continues to lead gains despite today’s pullback, with Euro and Sterling following suit. Aussie and Loonie are mixed in middle positions.

Technically, a short term bottom is formed at 0.5540 in NZD/USD, just ahead of 0.5511 (2022 low). More consolidations would be seen with risk of stronger recovery. But as long as 55 D EMA (now at 0.5751) holds, larger down trend is expected to resume through 0.5511/40 sooner rather than later. Nevertheless, strong break of 55 D EMA will bring further rebound to 38.2% retracement of 0.6378 to 0.5540 at 0.5860, as the corrective pattern lengthens.

ECB’s Knot supports near-term rate cuts, not convinced of of stimulus mode

Dutch ECB Governing Council member Klaas Knot expressed agreement with market expectations for rate cuts at the January and March meetings, saying he is “pretty comfortable” with them. However, he added it is "too early to comment" on further cuts beyond March.

“As long as the incoming data is in line with our projected return of inflation to target later this year then I think there is little obstacle to making another rate cut," Knot said. "To change my mind for next week, it’s rather unlikely.”

Knot reiterated ECB’s trajectory toward a neutral policy stance. But he emphasized, “I’m not convinced yet that we need to go into stimulative mode as well.”

He expressed optimism that recent inflation data is "encouraging". “It confirms the broad picture that we will return to target in the remainder of the year, and hopefully the economy will also finally recover a bit," he added.

However, Knot flagged risks posed by US trade policies, describing punitive tariffs as a “clear downside risk on the horizon.”

New Zealand CPI unchanged at 2.2% yoy, non-tradeable pressures persist

New Zealand’s CPI rose 0.5% qoq in Q4 2024, in line with expectations, as tradeable inflation increased 0.3% qoq and non-tradeable inflation rose 0.7% qoq. Annually, CPI was unchanged at 2.2% yoy, slightly exceeding the anticipated 2.1% yoy. This marks the second consecutive quarter that inflation has stayed within RBNZ's target range of 1% to 3%.

The data highlights diverging trends within inflation components. Non-tradeable inflation, which reflects domestic demand and supply conditions and excludes foreign competition, stood at 4.5% yoy, highlighting persistent internal price pressures. Tradeable inflation, influenced by global factors, recorded a -1.1% yoy decline.

Rent prices were the largest contributor to the annual CPI increase, rising 4.2% and accounting for nearly 20% of the overall 2.2% gain. Lower petrol prices, down -9.2% yoy, offset some of the upward momentum, with CPI excluding petrol increasing 2.7% yoy.

Australia's Westpac Leading Index falls to 0.25%, signals gradual growth pickup

Westpac Leading Index for Australia dipped slightly in December, moving from 0.33% to 0.25%. Westpac noted that while the growth signal remains modest, it reflects a marked improvement from the consistently negative and below-trend readings observed over the past two years. This uptick hints at a gradual lift in economic momentum through the first half of 2025.

Westpac forecasts GDP growth to improve steadily over the course of 2025, projecting a year-end expansion of 2.2%—a notable recovery from the weak 0.8% growth recorded in the year to September 2024. However, the bank noted that while this represents progress, it remains below the economy’s long-term potential.

Westpac highlighted that recent improvements in the Leading Index coincide with mixed signals on broader economy. A key concern for RBA is the labor market, where the "rebalancing" stalled in H2 2024.

"A further slowdown in underlying measures of inflation could still see the Bank ease in February or April but we suspect the RBA will need to be more comfortable about some of these risks before it is prepared to begin easing," Westpac noted.

AUD/USD Daily Report

Daily Pivots: (S1) 0.6224; (P) 0.6257; (R1) 0.6305; More...

Intraday bias in AUD/USD stays neutral for the moment. With 0.6301 resistance intact, consolidations from 0.6130 should be relatively brief, and further decline is expected. Break of 0.6130 will resume the fall from 0.6941. However, firm break of 0.6310 will turn bias back to the upside for stronger rebound to 55 D EMA (now at 0.6352), and possibly above.

In the bigger picture, down trend from 0.8006 (2021 high) is resuming with break of 0.6169 (2022 low). 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 0.6545) holds.