EUR/USD edged higher to 1.0774 last week but lost momentum since then. Initial bias is neutral this week first. Price actions from 1.0339 are seen as a corrective rise. In case of extension, upside should be limited by 1.0872 resistance. Break of 1.0588 will indicate that such rise is completed and turn bias to the downside for retesting 1.0339 low.

In the bigger picture, whole down trend from 1.6039 (2008 high) is in progress. Such down trend is expected to extend to 61.8% projection of 1.3993 to 1.0461 from 1.1298 at 0.9115. On the upside, break of 1.1298 resistance is needed to confirm medium term bottoming. Otherwise, outlook will stay bearish in case of rebound.

In the long term picture, the down trend from 1.6039 (2008 high) is still in progress and there is no clear sign of completion. We'd expect more downside towards 0.8223 (2000 low) as long as 1.1298 resistance holds.

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The financial markets traded with solid risk appetite last week and the three major US equity indices surged to new record highs in US president Donald Trump's first week in White House. Markets took Trump's signing of some executive orders, include trade and immigration, as sign that he will deliver his election promise and push an expansive fiscal policy. Nonetheless, the rally in stocks and yields lost some steam towards the end of the week after disappointing Q4 GDP data. And Dollar ended mixed. Meanwhile, Sterling ended as the strongest major currency as Supreme Court ruled that prime minister Theresa May's Brexit plan must seek parliament approval. The sale of a new 40 year government bond in UK also attracted record demand, showing appetite for UK assets. Meanwhile, Yen ended as the weakest one as BoJ stepped up its asset purchases to cap the rally in JGB yields.

FOMC rate decision, US non-farm payroll and BoE rate decision will be the main focuses in the week ahead. Currently, fed fund futures are pricing in 24.4% and 71.9% chances of a rate hike by March and June respectively. Recent comments from Fed officials suggested that Fed is still on course for three hikes this year. But there are already some speculations that the central bank is ready for a quicker path based on optimism in other parts of the markets. The greenback could be given a boost if FOMC sounds open to an earlier hike in the accompanying statement. Meanwhile, dollar bulls will also look into a string of data, including PCE on Monday, ISM manufacturing on Wednesday and non-farm payroll on Friday for excuses to strike a come back.

Technically, we'd firstly reiterate that price actions from 103.82 in the Dollar index are corrective in nature. This is supported by the development in yields which followed stocks higher this week. That is price action of TNX from 2.621 are corrective in nature too. Hence, even in case of another fall, down side of Dollar index should be contained by 98.91/99.43 support zone (61.8% retracement of 95.88 to 103.82 at 98.91. However, we wont' be surprised to see the index jumps the gun on loss on momentum and rebound from 100 psychological level. And a break above 55 day EMA (now at 100.90) would be the first sign of near term reversal.

BoE rate decision will be another focus on the week, in particular as the central bank is scheduled to release the quarterly inflation report. It's generally expected that based on recent strong data, BoE would likely upgrade both growth and inflation forecast. Markets are indeed pricing in more than 50% chance of a rate hike by BoE by the end of the year. But of course, uncertainty over Brexit remains and the picture could still change largely when prime minister May finally trigger the Article 50 for Brexit in March. But for the time being, a slightly hawkish BoE message this week could give the pound an extra push.

For the near term, EUR/GBP looks set to extend recent fall from 0.9304. This is supported by the firm break of the near term channel from 0.8303 last week. Meanwhile, GBP/JPY's strong rise last week also argue that that rebound from 122.36 is ready to resume.

Regarding trading strategies, we'd formulate our plan for the week based on these points. Firstly, we'd expect risk appetite to continue with US indices extending the record runs and take global equities higher. Such development should continue to exert pressure on the Japanese yen. Secondly, there is prospect of further rally is Sterling as BoE would very likely at least sound more comfortable regarding the economic outlook. Thirdly, there is also some prospect of a rebound in Dollar, taken up by stocks and yield, as well as a rebound from 100 in dollar index.

We'll try to buy GBP/JPY on a retreat to 142.50 this week with at atop at 140.50. Meanwhile, we'll sell EUR/USD on break of 1.0588, with a stop at 1.0650 this week.

EUR/USD Weekly Outlook

EUR/USD edged higher to 1.0774 last week but lost momentum since then. Initial bias is neutral this week first. Price actions from 1.0339 are seen as a corrective rise. In case of extension, upside should be limited by 1.0872 resistance. Break of 1.0588 will indicate that such rise is completed and turn bias to the downside for retesting 1.0339 low.

In the bigger picture, whole down trend from 1.6039 (2008 high) is in progress. Such down trend is expected to extend to 61.8% projection of 1.3993 to 1.0461 from 1.1298 at 0.9115. On the upside, break of 1.1298 resistance is needed to confirm medium term bottoming. Otherwise, outlook will stay bearish in case of rebound.

In the long term picture, the down trend from 1.6039 (2008 high) is still in progress and there is no clear sign of completion. We'd expect more downside towards 0.8223 (2000 low) as long as 1.1298 resistance holds.

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USD/JPY edged lower to 112.51 last week but recovered. Initial bias stays neutral this week first. Price actions from 118.65 are seen as a corrective move. In case of another fall, downside should be contained by 38.2% retracement of 98.97 to 118.65 at 111.13 and bring rebound. Break of 115.61 resistance will suggest that the correction is finished and turn bias to the upside for 118.65. Break will resume whole rise from 98.97 and target 125.85 key resistance.

In the bigger picture, price actions from 125.85 high are seen as a corrective pattern. The impulsive structure of the rise from 98.97 suggests that the correction is completed and larger up trend is resuming. Decisive break of 125.85 will confirm and target 61.8% projection of 75.56 to 125.85 from 98.97 at 130.04 and then 135.20 long term resistance. Rejection from 125.85 and below will extend the consolidation with another falling leg before up trend resumption.

In the long term picture, the rise from 75.56 long term bottom to 125.85 medium term top is viewed as an impulsive move. Price actions from 125.85 are seen as a corrective move which could still extend. But, up trend from 75.56 is expected to resume at a later stage for above 135.20/147.68 resistance zone.

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GBP/USD rose further to as high as 1.2673 last week but lost momentum since then. Initial bias stays neutral this week first. Rise from 1.1986 is seen as the third leg of the consolidation pattern from 1.1946. Hence, in case of another rise, we'd expect strong resistance at 1.2774 to limit upside and bring down trend resumption eventually. On the downside, break of 1.2414 will argue that rise from 1.1986 is completed and turn bias to the downside for 1.1946 low.

In the bigger picture, fall from 1.7190 is seen as part of the down trend from 2.1161. There is no sign of medium term bottoming yet. Sustained trading below 61.8% projection of 2.1161 to 1.3503 from 1.7190 at 1.2457 will target 100% projection at 0.9532. Overall, break of 1.3444 resistance is needed to confirm medium term bottoming. Otherwise, outlook will remain bearish.

In the longer term picture, no change in the view that down trend from 2.1161 is still in progress. Current momentum suggests that the down trend will go deeper than originally expected.

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USD/CHF dropped to as low as 0.9958 last week but turned sideway since then. Initial bias is neutral this week first. near term outlook remains bearish with 1.0121 resistance intact. Fall from 1.0342 is seen as the third leg of the pattern from 1.0327. Below 0.9958 will target 61.8% retracement of 0.9443 to 1.0342 at 0.9786 and below. Nonetheless, break of 1.0121 will indicate near term reversal and turn focus back to 1.0342.

In the bigger picture, rejection from 1.0327 resistance suggests that consolidation pattern from there is still in progress. Fall from 1.0342 is seen as the third leg and retest of 0.9443/9548 support zone could be seen. But we'd expect strong support from there to contain downside. At this point, we're still expecting the larger rally to resume later to 38.2% retracement of 1.8305 to 0.7065 at 1.1359.

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AUD/USD's rebound from 0.7158 extended to 0.7608 last week but lost momentum since then. Bearish divergence condition is also seen in 4 hour MACD. Initial bias stays neutral this week first. Break of 0.7448 will argue that such rebound is already finished and will turn bias to the downside for 0.7144 key support level. Above 0.7608 will bring another rise but upside should be limited by 0.7777/7833 resistance zone to bring near term reversal.

In the bigger picture, AUD/USD is staying inside long term falling channel and it's likely that the down trend from 1.1079 is still in progress. Break of 0.6826 low will confirm this bearish case. We'll be looking for bottoming sign again as it approaches 0.6008 key support level. Meanwhile, sustained break of 0.7833 resistance will be a strong sign of medium term reversal.

In the longer term picture, while the down trend from 1.1079 might extend lower, we're not anticipating a break of 0.6008 (2008 low) yet. We'll look for bottoming above there to reverse the medium term trend.

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USD/CAD dropped sharply last week but stayed above 1.3017 support. Near term outlook is unchanged with initial bias stays neutral this week. We're seeing price actions from 1.3588 as a consolidative pattern. Break of 1.3588 will extend the whole choppy rise from 1.2460 to next fibonacci level at 1.3838 and possibly above. Meanwhile, sustained break of 1.3017 will indicate that rise from 1.2460 has completed and turn outlook bearish for 1.2460.

In the bigger picture, price actions from 1.4689 medium term top are seen as a correction pattern. The first leg has completed at 1.2460. The second leg is still in progress and could target 61.8% retracement of 1.4689 to 1.2460 at 1.3838. As rise from 1.2460 is seen as a corrective move, we'd look for reversal signal above 1.3838. Meanwhile, break of 1.3017 will likely start the third leg to 1.2460 and below.

In the longer term picture, rise from 0.9056 (2007 low) is viewed as a long term up trend. It's taking a breath after hitting 1.4689. But such rise expected to resume later to test 1.6196 down the road.

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GBP/JPY's rebound from 136.44 extended higher last week and the development suggests that corrective fall from 148.42 has completed at 136.44 already. Initial bias stays on the upside this week for retesting 148.42. Break there will resume whole rise from 122.46 and target 150.42 long term fibonacci level next. On the downside, below 140.74 will turn bias to the downside to extend the pattern from 148.42 with another falling leg.

In the bigger picture, price actions from 122.36 medium term bottom are still seen as a corrective pattern even. Main focus is on 38.2% retracement of 195.86 to 122.36 at 150.42. Rejection from there will turn the cross into medium term sideway pattern. Though, sustained break will extend the rebound towards 61.8% retracement at 167.78.

In the longer term picture, while price actions from 122.36 would develop into a medium term correction, fall from 195.86 is still seen as resuming the down trend from 251.09 (2007 high). Hence, after the correction from 122.36 completes we'd expect another fall through 116.83 low.

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EUR/JPY's consolidation from 124.08 continued last week and outlook is unchanged. Initial bias stays neutral this week first. Break of 124.08 will extend the larger rally from 109.20 to 126.09 key resistance next. On the downside below 120.54 will bring another fall. But in that case, downside should be contained by 118.45 cluster support (38.2% retracement of 109.20 to 124.08 at 118.39) and bring rebound.

In the bigger picture, price actions from 109.20 medium term bottom are seen as part of a medium term corrective pattern from 149.76. There is prospect of another rise towards 126.09 key resistance level before completion. But even in that case, we'd expect strong resistance between 126.09 and 141.04 to limit upside, at least on first attempt.

In the long term picture, current medium term decline from 149.76 is seen as part of a long term sideway pattern from 88.96. Decisive break of 126.09 will indicate that such decline is completed and EUR/JPY has started another medium term rally already.

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EUR/GBP dropped to as low as 0.8469 last week but lost momentum ahead of 0.8449 support and recovered. Initial bias is neutral this week first. The sustained trading below near term channel suggests that corrective rise from 0.8303 has completed at 0.8851 already. We'd favor deeper fall as long as 0.8650 minor resistance holds. Break of 0.8449 will argue that corrective fall from 0.9304 has started the third leg for 0.8116 cluster support. Nonetheless, break of 0.8650 will turn focus back to 0.8851 instead.

In the bigger picture, price actions from 0.9304 are viewed as a medium term corrective pattern. Deeper fall cannot be ruled out yet. But we'd expect strong support from 0.8116 cluster support (50% retracement of 0.6935 to 0.9304 at 0.8120) to contain downside. Overall, the corrective pattern would take some time to complete before long term up trend resumes at a later stage. Break of 0.9304 will pave the way to 0.9799 (2008 high).

In the long term picture, firstly, price action from 0.9799 is seen as a long term corrective pattern and should have completed at 0.6935. Secondly, rise from 0.6935 is likely resuming up trend from 0.5680 (2000 low). Thirdly, this is supported by the impulsive structure of the rise from 0.6935 to 0.9304. Hence, after the consolidation from 0.9304 completes, we'd expect another medium term up trend to target 0.9799 high and above.

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