The US dollar might strengthen due to potential Fed rate cuts. Gold is expected to remain bullish in the long term despite a possible short-term correction. GBP and EUR might weaken but short-term movements are uncertain.
Gold (XAUUSD)
- Overall Trend: Bullish
- Key Points:
- Recent record highs above $2,220
- Short-term correction possible but unlikely to be significant
- Investors see gold as a safe haven due to geopolitical tensions and potential Fed rate cuts
- Support Levels: $2,164.00, $2,146.00, $2,100.00 (important), $2,002.00 (medium-term)
- Resistance Levels: $2,200.00, $2,210.00, $2,220.00, $2,250.00, $2,300.00 (long-term)
Euro (EUR/USD)
- Overall Trend: Uncertain (mixed signals)
- Key Points:
- BoE considering rate cuts, which could weaken the Euro
- Weak US data could strengthen the Euro
- Support Levels: 1.0778, 1.0735
- Resistance Levels: 1.0838, 1.0867, 1.0903
British Pound (GBP/USD)
- Overall Trend: Downward bias
- Key Points:
- BoE considering rate cuts, which could weaken the Pound
- Recent data suggests inflation is slowing, potentially leading to earlier rate cuts
- Support Levels: 1.2500/20
- Resistance Levels: 1.2670/90, 1.2892 (unlikely to reach in the short term)
Japanese Yen (JPY/USD)
- Yen Weak: The Yen is currently trading at low levels against the USD (USD/JPY at 151.25).
- BoJ Rate Hike: The Bank of Japan’s recent rate hike did little to strengthen the Yen due to its small scale and dovish comments.
- Intervention Threat: Continued weakness could prompt intervention by the Japanese Ministry of Finance.
- Technical Analysis: USD/JPY is facing resistance at 151.44, with support at 151.02 and 150.58.
- Overall: The Yen is likely to remain weak in the near term, with potential for intervention if it falls further.
Australian Dollar (AUD/USD)
- Slight Gains: The AUD started the week with small gains after Friday’s losses.
- China Factor: AUD/USD weakened on Friday due to a surprise devaluation of the Chinese Yuan.
- Consumer Sentiment: Australian consumer sentiment data is expected to decline on Tuesday.
- Technical Analysis: AUD/USD is testing resistance at 0.6534, with support at 0.6490 and 0.6466.
- Overall: The AUD is facing headwinds from a weaker Chinese Yuan and could see further decline if consumer sentiment data disappoints.
Bitcoin (BTC):
- Currently in a corrective phase within a larger uptrend.
- A potential price increase is expected towards $68,132.08.
- This will likely be followed by a price decline.
- Trading plan: Buy around $67,304 with a target profit of $68,132.
Ethereum (ETH):
- In the midst of an uptrend.
- Currently experiencing a corrective phase.
- Price may reach $3,590.39 before dropping again.
- Trading plan: Buy around $3,500 with a target profit of $3,590.
Ripple (XRP):
- Undergoing a new corrective phase.
- A potential price increase is expected towards $0.649.
- This will likely be followed by a price decrease.
- Trading plan: Buy around $0.631 with a target profit of $0.649.
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