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Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.3622; (P) 1.3677; (R1) 1.3712; More...

Intraday bias is back on the downside as pullback from 1.3867 short term top resumes. Deeper decline would be seen to 55 D EMA (now at 1.3482). On the upside, above 1.3732 minor resistance will bring retest of 1.3867. Firm break there will resume larger up trend towards 1.4284 key resistance.

In the bigger picture, rise from 1.0351 (2022 low) is resuming by breaking through 1.3787 high. Further rally should be seen to 1.4284 key resistance (2021 high). Decisive break there will add to the case of long term bullish trend reversal. For now, outlook will stay bullish as long as 1.3008 support holds, even in case of deep pullback.

Daily Pivots: (S1) 0.7754; (P) 0.7765; (R1) 0.7785; More….

Intraday bias in USD/CHF remains neutral for the moment. On the upside, above 0.7816 will resume the rebound from 0.7603 short term bottom to 55 D EMA (now at 0.7905). On the downside, below 0.7713 minor support will bring retest of 0.7603. Firm break there will resume larger down trend to 0.7382 projection level next.

In the bigger picture, larger down trend from 1.0342 (2017 high) is still in progress and resuming. Next target is 100% projection of 1.0146 (2022 high) to 0.8332 from 0.9200 at 0.7382. In any case, outlook will stay bearish as long as 55 W EMA (now at 0.8166) holds.

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.3634; (P) 1.3659; (R1) 1.3689; More...

Intraday bias USD/CAD remains neutral at this point. On the upside, above 1.3701 will resume the rebound from 1.3480 short term bottom to 55 D EMA (now at 1.3793). On the downside, below 1.3570 minor support will bring retest of 1.3480 low. Firm break there will resume larger fall to 61.8% projection of 1.4791 to 1.3538 from 1.4139 at 1.3365.

In the bigger picture, price actions from 1.4791 are seen as a corrective pattern to the whole up trend from 1.2005 (2021 low). Deeper fall could be seen as the pattern extends, and break of 1.3538 will target 61.8% retracement of 1.2005 to 1.4791 at 1.3069. For now, medium term outlook will be neutral at best, until there are signs that the correction has completed, or that a bearish trend reversal is confirmed.

Daily Pivots: (S1) 0.6966; (P) 0.7004; (R1) 0.7037; More...

AUD/USD dips mildly today as range trading continues and intraday bias stays neutral. Further rise is still in favor. On the upside, break of 0.7093 will extend larger up trend to 100% projection of 0.5913 to 0.6706 from 0.6420 at 0.7213 next. However, break of 0.6907 will bring lengthier consolidations before rally resumption. Deeper pullback would then be seen to 38.2% retracement of 0.6420 to 0.7093 at 0.6836.

In the bigger picture, current development argues that rise from 0.5913 (2024 low) is reversing whole down trend from 0.8006 (2021 high). Further rally should be seen to 61.8% retracement of 0.8006 to 0.5913 at 0.7206. This will remain the favored case as long as 0.6706 resistance turned support holds, even in case of deep pullback.

Risk-off sentiment intensified in US tech sector overnight, with another down day in the NASDAQ. The move reflected growing unease rather than a single catalyst, as investors continue to reassess the implications of artificial intelligence for earnings, valuations, and capital discipline. That weakness carried into Asia, where Japanese and Korean equities saw steep declines.

So far, traditional and non-tech stocks have shown greater resilience. That divergence supports the narrative that markets are undergoing sector rotation rather than a full-blown risk-off episode. However, whether that insulation can hold if tech pressure persists remains an open question.

Several overlapping themes are driving the current reassessment. The first is growing concern that AI represents a competitive threat to software companies rather than a pure growth catalyst. Software firms long valued for sticky subscriptions and predictable renewals are now under scrutiny. Investors are questioning whether AI-driven automation could compress pricing, reduce switching costs, and lower barriers to entry for new competitors.

A second theme is the rapidly escalating cost of AI investment. Alphabet reported solid results, but its projected capital expenditure of USD 175–185 billion for this year came in well above expectations and rattled investors. The concern is not isolated. Alphabet and its Big Tech peers are expected to collectively spend more than USD 500 billion on AI this year. The scale of spending is forcing investors to question near-term returns. With monetization timelines uncertain, aggressive outlays are increasingly seen as a drag on free cash flow rather than a guarantee of future dominance.

A third pressure point came from the semiconductor space. AMD suffered its worst single-day decline since 2017 after delivering a lackluster forecast. Expectations had been high for a stronger outlook driven by AI demand and data center expansion. The reaction highlighted that even the chip subsector is not immune to broader market sensitivity. AI exposure alone is no longer sufficient to insulate companies from disappointment if guidance falls short.

In FX markets, the shift in sentiment has favored defensive currencies. Both Dollar and Yen found support in Asian session, while Aussie and kiwi softened. Euro and Sterling were mixed as markets awaited policy decisions from the ECB and the BOE.

Despite the daily moves, weekly performance still shows a different ranking. Aussie remains the strongest currency so far this week, followed by Dollar and Sterling. Yen continues to lag at the bottom, trailed by Swiss Franc and Kiwi, while Euro and Loonie sit in the middle.

In Asia, at the time of writing, Nikkei is down -0.86%. Hong Kong HSI is down -0.95%. China Shanghai SSE is down -0.83%. Singapore Strait Times is down -0.27%. Japan 10-year JGB yield is down -0.012 at 2.239. Overnight, DOW rose 0.53%. S&P 500 fell -0.51%. NASDAQ fell -1.51%. 10-year yield rose 0.001 to 2.750.

EUR/GBP sits at 0.86 key support, awaits ECB and BoE guidance

EUR/GBP is sitting at a key technical and macro junction around 0.86 level as markets head into rate decisions from the ECB and the BoE. While neither meeting is expected to deliver an immediate policy shift, both carry important signals that could shape expectations and positioning in the cross.

Both central banks are widely expected to stand pat. The ECB is set to keep the deposit rate unchanged at 2.00%, while the BoE is expected to leave Bank Rate steady at 3.75%. With these results fully priced in, the focus is firmly on guidance rather than the decisions themselves.

For the ECB, President Christine Lagarde is likely to repeat that policy is in a “good place.” There is little appetite within the Governing Council to debate changes to borrowing costs in the near term, reinforcing expectations of an extended pause.

Near-term inflation has softened, slipping to just 1.7% in January and potentially easing further in coming months. However, that downside surprise has not meaningfully altered the ECB’s broader inflation outlook. One reason is energy. The recent rebound in oil prices, if sustained, would offset much of the disinflationary impact from Euro strength. That reduces any urgency for the ECB to respond to near-term CPI weakness.

Inflation expectations also remain a concern. The ECB’s latest Consumer Expectations Survey showed five-year inflation expectations rising to 2.4% in December, the highest since the survey began. Shorter- and medium-term expectations also edged higher, supporting the ECB’s view that inflation could reaccelerate.

As a result, the ECB appears comfortable with a prolonged pause, with the next move still more likely to be a hike than a cut. One key focus today will be whether Lagarde references recent Dollar weakness and the EUR/USD exchange rate, particularly around the recently tested 1.20 level.

In the UK, the policy picture is more fractured. The BoE's December rate cut passed by a narrow 5–4 vote, underscoring deep divisions within the Monetary Policy Committee. UK inflation remains elevated, with December’s 3.4% reading the highest among G7 economies. While inflation is expected to move back toward the 2% target, some policymakers remain concerned that underlying pressures are still too strong.

Market pricing reflects that caution. Investors largely expect no move until at least April, and possibly not until July, a much slower pace of easing than seen in 2025. As usual, the MPC vote split will be closely watched for clues on the balance between hawks and doves.

Technically, EUR/GBP is testing a critical support cluster near 0.86. The favored view is that the rebound from the 0.8221 (2024 low was corrective) and may have completed at 0.8863 after failing near 61.8% retracement of 0.9267 (2022 high) to 0.8221 (2024 low) at 0.8867. Decisive break below the 0.8631 support zone (38.2% retracement of 0.8221 to 0.8663 at 0.8618, and 55 W EMA at 0.8625) would confirm bearish reversal.

However, downside confirmation is still lacking. If EUR/GBP finds firm support around current levels and stages a convincing rebound, a break above 0.8744 resistance would suggest that the fall from 0.8863 was merely a corrective pullback. In that scenario, the rise from 0.8221 would likely be resuming, with scope to extend toward through 0.8863 towards 0.9267 in the medium term.

Fed's Cook says inflation risks skewed higher, tariffs key wildcard

Fed Governor Lisa Cook said risks are currently “tilted toward higher inflation,” explaining why she supported the FOMC’s decision to hold interest rates steady at last week’s meeting.

Cook noted in a speech that understanding why inflation leveled off in 2025 requires looking beneath the headline. Disinflation has continued in housing services, while non-housing services inflation has also eased, consistent with a labor market that is no longer as tight as before.

The area of concern, however, lies in "core good prices". Cook highlighted a notable pickup in goods inflation, largely driven by last year’s tariff increases on a wide range of imported products.

While anchored inflation expectations suggest tariff effects should amount to a "one-time rise" in the price level, Cook stressed that uncertainty remains high. The "future direction of tariff policy is unclear", and it is uncertain how quickly price increases will fully pass through or whether they risk influencing expectations.

Until clearer evidence emerges that inflation is moving sustainably back toward target, Cook said inflation is "where my focus will be", barring unexpected changes in the labor market.

AUD/USD Daily Report

Daily Pivots: (S1) 0.6966; (P) 0.7004; (R1) 0.7037; More...

AUD/USD dips mildly today as range trading continues and intraday bias stays neutral. Further rise is still in favor. On the upside, break of 0.7093 will extend larger up trend to 100% projection of 0.5913 to 0.6706 from 0.6420 at 0.7213 next. However, break of 0.6907 will bring lengthier consolidations before rally resumption. Deeper pullback would then be seen to 38.2% retracement of 0.6420 to 0.7093 at 0.6836.

In the bigger picture, current development argues that rise from 0.5913 (2024 low) is reversing whole down trend from 0.8006 (2021 high). Further rally should be seen to 61.8% retracement of 0.8006 to 0.5913 at 0.7206. This will remain the favored case as long as 0.6706 resistance turned support holds, even in case of deep pullback.

The AUD/USD pair continues to display an incomplete bullish sequence from the April 7, 2025 low, suggesting further upside potential. The structure favors continuation toward the 100% Fibonacci extension target at 0.72. In the short term, the cycle from the November 21 low remains in progress, unfolding as a five-wave Elliott Wave impulse. This development provides a clear framework for traders monitoring the pair’s near-term trajectory.

From the November low, wave ((i)) advanced and concluded at 0.6766. A corrective pullback in wave ((ii)) followed, ending at 0.666 as illustrated in the one-hour chart. The pair then resumed its upward momentum in wave ((iii)), which itself subdivided into a smaller impulsive structure. Within this sequence, wave (i) terminated at 0.6727, while wave (ii) retraced to 0.6667. The subsequent rally in wave (iii) reached 0.7022, before a modest pullback in wave (iv) settled at 0.6976. Finally, wave (v) advanced to 0.7094, completing wave ((iii)) in full alignment with Elliott Wave guidelines.

Afterward, the pair corrected in wave ((iv)), which ended at 0.6908. It then turned higher again, beginning wave ((v)). Looking ahead, the expectation remains for AUDUSD to extend further gains. Any pullback should ideally find support within a three- or seven-swing corrective structure, provided the pivot at 0.666 stays intact. This condition preserves the bullish outlook and keeps the path open toward the projected 0.72 target.

AUD/USD 60-minute chart

AUD/USD Elliott Wave [Video]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IZphGjkD0g

The Dollar Index (DXY) continues to unfold from the September 2022 peak as a five‑wave cycle, with the structure now approaching the conclusion of wave ((5)). Wave ((4)) of this impulse move ended at 100.395 on November 21, 2025, after which the Dollar resumed its decline. The Index currently displays only a clear three‑swing sequence down from the November 21 high, which strongly suggests that the downside remains incomplete. From wave ((4)), wave 1 terminated at 97.75, while wave 2 retraced higher to 99.53, as reflected in the one‑hour chart. The Index then resumed lower in wave 3.

Within wave 3, wave ((i)) ended at 98.24, followed by a rally in wave ((ii)) that peaked at 98.86. The decline continued with wave ((iii)) reaching 96.8, while wave ((iv)) recovered modestly to 97.28. Wave ((v)) then pushed lower to 95.55, completing wave 3 at a higher degree. The Index corrected in wave 4, which unfolded as a zigzag structure. From the wave 3 low, wave ((a)) advanced to 96.78, wave ((b)) pulled back to 96.01, and wave ((c)) rose to 97.73, completing wave 4. The Dollar has since resumed its decline in wave 5.

Near term, as long as the pivot at 99.53 remains intact, the expectation is for the Dollar to extend lower. The potential target lies within the 123.6% to 161.8% external retracement zone, which aligns at 94.2–95.5. This projection reinforces the view that the bearish cycle is still in progress and that further weakness is likely before the larger structure completes.

Dollar Index (DXY) 60 minute chart

DXY Elliott Wave video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kr__vGDItPY

EUR/GBP is sitting at a key technical and macro junction around 0.86 level as markets head into rate decisions from the ECB and the BoE. While neither meeting is expected to deliver an immediate policy shift, both carry important signals that could shape expectations and positioning in the cross.

Both central banks are widely expected to stand pat. The ECB is set to keep the deposit rate unchanged at 2.00%, while the BoE is expected to leave Bank Rate steady at 3.75%. With these results fully priced in, the focus is firmly on guidance rather than the decisions themselves.

For the ECB, President Christine Lagarde is likely to repeat that policy is in a “good place.” There is little appetite within the Governing Council to debate changes to borrowing costs in the near term, reinforcing expectations of an extended pause.

Near-term inflation has softened, slipping to just 1.7% in January and potentially easing further in coming months. However, that downside surprise has not meaningfully altered the ECB’s broader inflation outlook. One reason is energy. The recent rebound in oil prices, if sustained, would offset much of the disinflationary impact from Euro strength. That reduces any urgency for the ECB to respond to near-term CPI weakness.

Inflation expectations also remain a concern. The ECB’s latest Consumer Expectations Survey showed five-year inflation expectations rising to 2.4% in December, the highest since the survey began. Shorter- and medium-term expectations also edged higher, supporting the ECB’s view that inflation could reaccelerate.

As a result, the ECB appears comfortable with a prolonged pause, with the next move still more likely to be a hike than a cut. One key focus today will be whether Lagarde references recent Dollar weakness and the EUR/USD exchange rate, particularly around the recently tested 1.20 level.

In the UK, the policy picture is more fractured. The BoE's December rate cut passed by a narrow 5–4 vote, underscoring deep divisions within the Monetary Policy Committee. UK inflation remains elevated, with December’s 3.4% reading the highest among G7 economies. While inflation is expected to move back toward the 2% target, some policymakers remain concerned that underlying pressures are still too strong.

Market pricing reflects that caution. Investors largely expect no move until at least April, and possibly not until July, a much slower pace of easing than seen in 2025. As usual, the MPC vote split will be closely watched for clues on the balance between hawks and doves.

Technically, EUR/GBP is testing a critical support cluster near 0.86. The favored view is that the rebound from the 0.8221 (2024 low was corrective) and may have completed at 0.8863 after failing near 61.8% retracement of 0.9267 (2022 high) to 0.8221 (2024 low) at 0.8867. Decisive break below the 0.8631 support zone (38.2% retracement of 0.8221 to 0.8663 at 0.8618, and 55 W EMA at 0.8625) would confirm bearish reversal.

However, downside confirmation is still lacking. If EUR/GBP finds firm support around current levels and stages a convincing rebound, a break above 0.8744 resistance would suggest that the fall from 0.8863 was merely a corrective pullback. In that scenario, the rise from 0.8221 would likely be resuming, with scope to extend toward through 0.8863 towards 0.9267 in the medium term.

Key Highlights

• Bitcoin failed to recover above $80,000 and remains at risk of another decline.
• BTC/USD faces hurdles near $78,750 and $82,400 on the 4-hour chart.
• Ethereum also dipped below $2,300 and $2,250.
• Gold started another increase and traded above $5,000.

Bitcoin Price Technical Analysis

Bitcoin price attempted a recovery wave from $72,800 against the US Dollar. BTC failed to climb above $78,000 and remained in the red zone.

Looking at the 4-hour chart, the price dipped below $76,000 and remained well below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the key decline from the $97,944 swing high to the $72,826 low. The price is also well below the 100 simple moving average (red, 4-hour) and the 200 simple moving average (green, 4-hour).

Immediate support sits at $73,200. The first key support could be $72,500. A downside break below $72,500 might start another decline. The next major support is $70,000, below which BTC could decline toward $68,000.

If there is a recovery wave, the price could face resistance at $77,500. The first key hurdle is $78,750. A close above $78,750 could send the price toward $82,400.

The main resistance could be $85,350 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the key decline from the $97,944 swing high to the $72,826 low. A close above $85,350 and then the 100 simple moving average (red, 4-hour) could start a steady increase. In the stated case, the price may perhaps rise toward the $90,000 level. Any more gains might call for a test of $95,000.

Looking at Ethereum, the price also reacted to the downside below $2,300. The bears might now aim for a drop below $2,120.

Today’s Key Economic Releases

• BoE Interest Rate Decision - Forecast 3.75%, versus 3.75% previous.
• ECB Interest Rate Decision - Forecast 2%, versus 2% previous.
• US Initial Jobless Claims - Forecast 212K, versus 209K previous.

Fed Governor Lisa Cook said risks are currently “tilted toward higher inflation,” explaining why she supported the FOMC’s decision to hold interest rates steady at last week’s meeting.

Cook noted in a speech that understanding why inflation leveled off in 2025 requires looking beneath the headline. Disinflation has continued in housing services, while non-housing services inflation has also eased, consistent with a labor market that is no longer as tight as before.

The area of concern, however, lies in "core good prices". Cook highlighted a notable pickup in goods inflation, largely driven by last year’s tariff increases on a wide range of imported products.

While anchored inflation expectations suggest tariff effects should amount to a "one-time rise" in the price level, Cook stressed that uncertainty remains high. The "future direction of tariff policy is unclear", and it is uncertain how quickly price increases will fully pass through or whether they risk influencing expectations.

Until clearer evidence emerges that inflation is moving sustainably back toward target, Cook said inflation is "where my focus will be", barring unexpected changes in the labor market.

Full speed of Fed's Cook here.