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In line with expectations, the currency rate continued to climb to the top, trying to reach the upper line of an ascending triangle pattern, another escalation of the North Korean crisis led to fall of the rate by 68 basis points just in two hours. Accordingly, in the beginning of this trading session the currency rate found itself not only below the updated weekly PP at 112.81 but also the 55-, 100- and 200-hour SMAs. This combined resistance suggests that the pair will be forced to continue to fall. The fact that the closest southern barrier is located only at the 112.20 mark supports the above assumption. On the other hand, as soon as markets will come down, the Dollar is going to start to gradually recover against the Yen.

Due to another round of heated rhetoric between Trump and Kim, the gold appreciated against the buck by 0.93% just in one hour and then continued the surge. As a result, the pair started new trading session above the 200-hour and the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level, which previously formed strong resistance. On the one hand, the rate could continue the soar and try to reach the 1,290.00 mark, using a barrier-free area in its favour. This assumption is additionally supported by the fact that fears over war on the Korean peninsula haven’t gone anywhere yet. On the other hand, after such sudden and massive loss, the buck traders inevitably are going to try to restore lost positions. There is a need to remember that the pair is still expected to reach the bottom edge of dominant channel up.

The U.S. Economy lost approximately 33k jobs in September according to latest NFP report. The unemployment rate dropped 0.2% to 4.2%, while wages jumped 0.5%. Worse than expected NFP result was primarily due to hurricanes on the U.S. coast and in my opinion, it doesn't reflect the USD weakness at all as the prior jobs and wages were both revised higher.

The EUR/USD is undergoing a retracement from the drop that tested W L4 -1.1674 -1.1654 zone. POC 1.1745-65 (order block, 88.6, D H3, atr pivot, PPR channel top, historical sellers) could reject the price and as long as the pair is below 1.1780 we might see another retest of 1.1674-54 zone. Strong marubozu candle or 4h close below 1.1711 - red trend line, might bring a continuation move towards the 1.1674 and 1.1654 zone.

W H3 - Weekly Camarilla Pivot (Weekly Interim Resistance)

W H4 - Weekly Camarilla Pivot (Strong Weekly Resistance)

D H4 - Daily Camarilla Pivot (Very Strong Daily Resistance)

D L3 – Daily Camarilla Pivot (Daily Support)

D L4 – Daily H4 Camarilla (Very Strong Daily Support)

PPR - Progressive Polynomial Channel

POC - Point Of Confluence (The zone where we expect price to react aka entry zone)

Cable is standing at the front foot in early Monday's trading and probes above broken Fibo 61.8% support at 1.3110 on extension of recovery from Friday's low at 1.3026. Gap-higher opening on Monday and probe above 1.3110 handle is bullish signal, but near-term action was so far capped by 55SMA/base of falling hourly cloud at 1.3129. Limited recovery is expected while 55SMA caps, with fresh attempts towards targets at 1.3016/00 (100SMA/psychological support) seen likely after bearish signal was generated on Friday's close below 1.3110 (Fibo 61.8% of 1.2773/1.3655 rally). Fresh downside action could be also attracted by thin daily cloud which twisted on Friday, with break below 1.3000 to look for final push towards key short-term support at 1.2773 (24 Aug low/200SMA). Conversely, sustained break above 55SMA would spark extension of corrective action from 1.3026 towards hourly cloud top at 1.3175 and falling daily Tenkan-sen at 1.3243, in extension.

Res: 1.3129, 1.3175, 1.3200, 1.3243
Sup: 1.3074, 1.3026, 1.3016, 1.3000

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.2489; (P) 1.2537; (R1) 1.2612; More....

Further rise is expected in USD/CAD with 1.2448 minor support intact even though upside momentum isn't convincing. Rally from 1.2061 would target 1.2777 resistance first. Decisive break there will target key medium term fibonacci level at target 38.2% retracement of 1.4689 to 1.2061 at 1.3065. On the downside, break of 1.2448 will indicate short term topping and turn bias back to the downside.

In the bigger picture, USD/CAD should have defended 50% retracement of 0.9406 (2011 low) to 1.4869 (2016 high) at 1.2048. And with 1.2048 intact, we'd favor the case that fall from 1.4689 is a correction. Break of 1.2777 will further affirm this bullish case. That is, larger up trend from 0.9406 is not completed. And in that case, USD/CAD should target 1.3793 resistance next. However, on the other hand, firm break of 1.2048 will indicate that fall from 1.4689 is at least a medium term down trend and should target 61.8% retracement at 1.1424 and below.

Dollar regains some ground as another week starts, rather quietly. Trading could be subdued with US and Canada on Columbus Day holiday today. The greenback weaken before the weekly close last Friday on news that North Korea is preparing to strike another missile that could reach as far as the West Coast of the US. President Donald Trump tweeted again during the weekend, saying that with "agreements violated before the ink was dry, makings fools of U.S. negotiators. Sorry, but only one thing will work!" But Trump didn't go on to explain what is that "only one thing". Last Thursday, Trump also told reporters that a gathering of top military officials represented the "calm before the storm" And he refused to elaborate after be asked to. But judging from the reactions from the markets today, no one will care what those words means unless the intentions are spelt out clearly.

Merkel made a step towards coalition

In Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel made a step forward on forming a coalition during the weekend. Her party Christian Democrats reached an agreement with sister party Christian Social Union regarding migrants and refugees. While CSU has been calling for a cap on migrants, Merkel has been rejecting that clearly. but after seven hours of talks on Sunday, it's agreed that a maximum of 200,000 people will still be taken to the country on humanitarian reasons. Those eligible include "refugees and asylum seekers, those entitled to subsidiary protection, family members, relocation and resettlement minus deportations and voluntary departures of future refugees". There was no detail regarding Europe and pensions but the conclusions would likely be revealed at a press conference today. Merkel would now be ready to move on the more difficult task of negotiation with pro-business Free Democrats and the Greens. Huge differences are present between these parties from taxes to energy.

Thousands protested for unity in Catalonia

Thousands of people protested in Catalonia on Sunday, calling for unity and expressed their opposition to independence. Barcelona police estimated that there were 350,000 people attended. The organizer estimated there were 930,000. Catalan President Carles Puigdemont will address the regional parliament on Tuesday evening. It's unsure whether he will declare independence as planned. But the scale of the pro-unity protest could give him some pressure to drop that declaration. However, the Spanish government is not doing much to ease the tension and resolve the standoff. Instead, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warned that he could trigger article 155 of the constitution and dismiss the Catalonia government, and call fresh local elections.

May hinted at cabinet reshuffle

In UK, troubled Prime Minister Theresa May hinted that she could reshuffle the cabinet to demote Foreign Minister Boris Johnson. May said that in a newspaper interview that "I'm the PM and part of my job is to make sure I always have the best people in my cabinet, to make the most of the wealth of talent available in the party." That is seen as directed to Johnson who is constantly undermining May's authority. May could hit the button as soon as the EU summit on October 19/20 completes. Meanwhile, May will be meeting with business leaders to hear what they want regarding relationship with EU after Brexit. Justice Minister Dominic Raab said that UK should "prepare for all eventualities" about Brexit negotiation and "no deal" preparations are in place.

China services PMI dropped

As the Chinese market reopens after a week-long National Day's holiday, we have got the latest report of the Caixin/Markit services PMI which fell to 50.6 in September, from 52.7 a month ago. This marks the lowest reading since December 2015. The composite output Index, encompassing both manufacturing and services activities) dropped -1 point to 51.4 last month, the weakest since June. As the agency noted, "the Chinese economy generally held up well in the third quarter. However, the expansion in both manufacturing and services cooled in September, suggesting downward pressure on economic growth may re-emerge in the fourth quarter".

Looking ahead...

Developments in Catalonia, UK and the verbal exchanges between Trump and North Korean Leader Kim will be watched for sure. A number of central bank officials are also scheduled to speak this week. In addition, Fed will release the minutes for its September meeting on Wednesday. The September CPI report would be due Friday. UK productions will also be watched. Here are some highlights:

• Tuesday: Australia NAB business confidence; Swiss unemployment rate; German trade balance; UK industrial and manufacturing production, trade balance; Canada housing starts and building permits;
• Wednesday: Australia consumer sentiment; Japan machine orders; FOMC minutes
• Thursday: Australia home loans; Japan PPI, tertiary industry index; Eurozone industrial production; US PPI, jobless claims
• Friday: New Zealand business NZ manufacturing; China trade balance; German CPI final; Swiss PPI; US CPI, retail sales, U of Michigan sentiment

USD/CAD Daily Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.2489; (P) 1.2537; (R1) 1.2612; More....

Further rise is expected in USD/CAD with 1.2448 minor support intact even though upside momentum isn't convincing. Rally from 1.2061 would target 1.2777 resistance first. Decisive break there will target key medium term fibonacci level at target 38.2% retracement of 1.4689 to 1.2061 at 1.3065. On the downside, break of 1.2448 will indicate short term topping and turn bias back to the downside.

In the bigger picture, USD/CAD should have defended 50% retracement of 0.9406 (2011 low) to 1.4869 (2016 high) at 1.2048. And with 1.2048 intact, we'd favor the case that fall from 1.4689 is a correction. Break of 1.2777 will further affirm this bullish case. That is, larger up trend from 0.9406 is not completed. And in that case, USD/CAD should target 1.3793 resistance next. However, on the other hand, firm break of 1.2048 will indicate that fall from 1.4689 is at least a medium term down trend and should target 61.8% retracement at 1.1424 and below.

Economic Indicators Update

GBP/USD – 1.3112





Original strategy :

Sell at 1.3500, Target:1.3300, Stop: 1.3560

Position: -

Target:  -

Stop: - 




New strategy :

Sell at 1.3200, Target:1.3000, Stop: 1.3260

Position: -

Target:  -

Stop:- 



Cable dropped again last week, adding credence to our bearish view that the decline from 1.3658 top is still in progress and although price has recovered from 1.3027, reckon upside would be limited to 1.3175-80 and price should falter below previous support at 1.3222 (now resistance), bring another decline later, below 1.3060-70 would bring retest of 1.3027, break there would confirm the fall from 1.3658 top is still in progress, bring test of psychological support at 1.3000, then towards 1.2970 but reckon 1.2950 would hold on first testing due to loss of momentum.

In view of this, we are still looking to sell cable on recovery but at a lower level as 1.3200 should limit upside, bring another decline later. Above 1.3250 would suggest low is possibly formed, bring a stronger rebound to resistance at 1.3292 but still reckon another previous support at 1.3343 would cap upside, bring another selloff later. Our preferred count is that (pls see the attached chart) the wave IV is unfolding as a complex double three (ABC-X-ABC) correction with 2nd wave B ended at 1.2774, hence 2nd wave C could have ended at 1.3658.

Our preferred count on the daily chart is that cable's rebound from 1.3500 (wave (A) trough) is unfolding as a wave (B) with A ended at 1.7043, followed by triangle wave B and wave C as well as wave (B) has ended at 1.7192, the subsequent selloff is the larger degree wave (C) which is still unfolding with minor wave (III) of larger degree wave 3 ended at 1.1986, hence wave (IV) correction is in progress which could either be a triangle wave (IV) of a complex formation but upside should be limited to 1.3500 and price should falter well below 1.4000, bring another decline in wave (V) of 3 for weakness to 1.1500, then 1.1200. 


The Euro is holding within tight range in early Monday and showing no clear near-term direction but elevated above last Friday's post US data low at 1.1669.

Pivotal point at 1.1720 (Fibo 38.2% retracement of 1.1118/1.2092 rally) which was dented on several attempts lower is still acting as support. hourly studies are bullishly aligned and along with falling wedge on 4-hr chart, suggesting stronger recovery after Friday's strong downside rejection at 1.1669.

Scenario needs sustained break above 1.1750/55 pivots (falling daily Tenkan-sen / 10SMA / Fibo 23.6% of 1.2033/1.1669 / upper boundary of falling wedge) to generate initial reversal signal and expose upper pivots at 1.1808/32 (Fibo 38.2% / 29 Sep lower top.

On the other side, daily techs remain firmly bearish and near-term action being so far capped by falling 10SMA / Tenkan-sen which keeps the downside vulnerable for renewed attack at 1.1662 target (17 Aug trough).

Firm break here is needed to signal bearish continuation and open key supports at 1.1604/00 (daily cloud base / rising 100SMA).

Res: 1.1755, 1.1778, 1.1808, 1.1832
Sup: 1.1720, 1.1696, 1.1662, 1.1604

GBP/JPY - 147.75

Original strategy:

Sold at 151.00, met target at 149.00

Position: - Short at 151.00
Target: - 149.00
Stop: -

New strategy :

Stand aside

Position: -
Target:  -
Stop:-

Sterling dropped in line with our bearish expectation and our short position entered at 151.00 met downside target at 149.00 with 200 points profit, this anticipated decline adds credence to our view that top has been formed at 152.85, however, as price has recovered from 146.95, minor consolidation above this level would be seen and corrective bounce to 148.10-20 cannot be ruled out, having said that, reckon upside would be limited to 148.60-70 and 148.95-00 should hold, bring another decline later.

In view of this, would not chase this fall here and would be prudent to sell sterling again on subsequent recovery as 149.00 should limit upside. Below said support at 146.95 would signal the decline from 152.85 top is still in progress, then further fall to 146.60-65 and possibly 146.00 would follow but previous support at 145.25 would remain intact due to loss of downward momentum. 

Our preferred count is that larger degree wave V with circle is unfolding from 251.12 with wave (I) 219.34, (II): 241.38 and wave (III) is subdivided into 1: 192.60, 2: 215.89 (23 Jul 2008) and wave 3 ended at 118.87 earlier in 2009. The correction from there to 162.60 is wave 4 which itself is a double three and is labeled as first a-b-c ended at 151.53, followed by wave x at 139.03, 2nd a ended at 162.60, 2nd b at 146.75 and 2nd c leg of wave 4 ended at 163.00. Therefore, the decline from 163.00 to 116.85 is now treated as wave 5 which also marked the end of larger degree wave (III), hence wave (IV) major correction has commenced for retracement of the wave (III) from 241.38 and upside target at 183.95-00 (50% Fibonacci retracement of the wave (II) from 241.38) had been met, a drop below 160.00 would suggest wave (IV) has ended at 195.85, bring decline in wave (V) for initial weakness to 130 (already met) and 120.


EURUSD

The EURUSD continued to trade lower last week, hit a fresh five-week low at 1.1669 as a part of the bearish correction phase since fell from 1.2090. The bias is neutral in nearest term but as long as stay below 1.1850 price is still in a bearish correction zone testing 1.1600 region. Immediate resistance is seen around 1.1765 (H1 EMA 200). A clear break above that area could trigger further bullish pressure testing 1.1850 region. On the downside, a clear break and daily close below 1.1600 would expose 1.1450 area.

GBPUSD

The GBPUSD continued to trade lower last week hit a fresh three-week low at 1.3027. The bias is bearish in nearest term as a part of the bearish phase since formed a bearish pin bar after a false break above 1.3615 as you can see on my daily chart below, targeting the trend line support and the daily EMA 200 located around 1.2950 which is a good place to buy with a tight stop loss. Immediate resistance is seen around 1.3150. A clear break above that area could lead price to neutral zone in nearest term testing 1.3220 region. On the downside, a clear break below 1.2950 would change my major technical outlook to a neutral condition.

USDJPY

The USDJPY attempted to push higher last week slipped above 113.20 key resistance but closed lower at 112.65, formed a bearish pin bar as you can see on my daily chart below. The bias is bearish in nearest term testing 111.65 support area. A clear break and daily close below that area could trigger further bearish pressure testing 111.00 – 110.70 region. On the upside, a clear break and daily close above 113.20 key resistance would expose 114.50 area. Overall I remain neutral.

USDCHF

The USDCHF had a bullish momentum last week topped at 0.9836 but closed a little bit lower at 0.9777, printed a bearish pin bar formation as you can see on my daily chart below. Price is in a critical point. The bias is neutral in nearest term probably with a little bearish bias testing 0.9750/00 support area. On the upside, a clear break and daily close above 0.9807/36 would activate my bullish mode with nearest target seen around 0.9950/65 region.