GB[USD 4 HOUR CHART – Follows weaker EURUSD
GBPUsD dragged down by EURUSD as it follows with a lag (note weaker EURGBP).
Key support is at 1.3219 as we await the UK flash PMI
As note in Newsquawk Week Ahead September 23-27th
UK FLASH PMI (MON): Expectations are for September’s services PMI to decline to 53.5 from 53.7, manufacturing to hold steady at 52.5, leaving the composite at 53.5 vs. prev. 53.8. As a reminder, the prior report saw the services print rise to 53.7 from 52.5, and manufacturing rise to 52.5 from 52.1, leaving the composite comfortably in expansionary territory at 53.8 vs. prev. 52.8.
USDJPY 4 HOUR CHART – Risk Off
USDJPY dips on a touch of risk off (JPY firmer on crosses) after the weaker flash PMIS from Germany and France
As the chart shows, support comes in at 143.40 and then a void.
As noted on our Weekly FX Chart Outlook
As noted, treat this as a retracement unless 145+ is renewed.
New week, new ball game!
Similar to last week, how the coming week ends will be more significant than how it starts out. In this regard, the dollar is ending on its back foot (except vs JPY) although only the GBP and AUD broke fresh ground to the upside.
Now, let’ take a look at key levels to watch in the week ahead.
50pts, new powell buzzword, jeff cox’ dictionary
Looks like either cox on his own or someone on behalf of Jerome felt the need for re-explaining to the peasants
The Fed has set out on a ‘recalibration’ of policy. Here’s what Powell’s new buzzword means
– jeff cox
Regarding UsdJpy, I see DX buy side strength dominant at present in the bigger picture but that does mean we can’t see waves of selling along the way, hence why I see plenty of sell side orders, which are surely a mix of import/export, sovereign, fund etc rolling portfolio activity. So at present I am keeping my eye on 142.80 area for consideration of being a bit more intent again on the buy side. I’ve just been picking away at it from the 143, and 143.60/70 area and selling the mid 144 area. So far that dynamic has not changed headed into the weekend. As a side note, this is a high risk weekend due to middle east events more than anything. Rates, in my opinion are being adjusted quite responsibly by the major sovereigns. Powell included, albeit perhaps a little too patiently.
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