Volatility down

EUR/USD

Yesterday the players stirred the market just a little, leading EURUSD beyond the ranges of Friday.  In the low-volume market the pair still rose to 1.3829, but then came under pressure and went down to 1.3790. Apparently, the market players aimed at hitting the stop-order levels, thus causing intense volatility with low volumes. However, in general the market remained within the range and now trading has stabilized at 1.3800. This day doesn’t promise to be volatile either as the only important release scheduled for today is that on Existing Home Sales in the USA. It is expected that the latter will more…

Courage of the sterling

EUR/USD

Because of the Easter holidays the markets have stayed in the mode of restricted dynamics since Friday. On such days it’s better to be on the alert to catch a sharp movement of the market should some unexpected news arise. In the meantime, without such news trading is held within a very narrow range. On Friday EURUSD was fluctuating in the range of 20 pips between 1.3822 and 1.3806 (at the closing time). During the Asian session today the pair went as low as 1.3804 and now it is again at the top of the mentioned range. As far as the more…

EUR won’t surrender 1.38 to USD

EUR/USD

The favourable economic data together with a series of positive corporate reports again draw investors’ attention to the US assets. But if it looks like a true return to the traded ranges for stocks and increases the chances of hitting new highs in S&P 500, USD unfortunately can’t boast any significant dynamics. EURUSD doesn’t have a reason even to go below 1.3800, sticking halfway. To convince the dollar-bulls in the earnest nature of intentions the week should be closed below 1.3700, which will completely make up for the growth in the previous week. But it is very unlikely as today the more…

In anticipation of a pullback

EUR/USD

On Monday the single currency was under a moderate pressure, caused by Draghi’s promise to ease the policy not only in case of weak inflation, but also if the euro remains expensive. It’s quite logical as growth of the rate ensures inflation slowdown in the future and it happens with a certain lag, leaving space for maneuver. The most important thing is to use it in good time. Anyway, the euro remains under pressure. Governor of the Bank of France Noyer said yesterday that the ECB is ready for easing if inflation stays low for too long. Such statements from the more…

Ready to retrace

EUR/USD

The euro/dollar keeps growing and has already risen close to 1.3900. The dollar demand has been less strong this week, which is partly a result of the lower interest in the US stocks and partly – of the realization that the ECB won’t move in the direction of new incentives, while the EU economy is improving. Regarding stocks, we can see the growing confidence of investors in the inevitability of a retracement in the near future. Besides, lately the core indexes feel difficulty with growth and are trading flat, while volatility indexes have declined to the levels, speaking about a possible more…