U.S. Dollar Index pulls back as traders focus on Durable Goods Orders report for September. The report indicated that Durable Goods Orders increased by +0.5% month-over-month, compared to analyst consensus of +0.3%.
In case U.S. Dollar Index settles below the 99.50 level, it will head towards the nearest support, which is located in the 98.85 – 99.00 range.
EUR/USD gains ground as traders focus on economic reports from the U.S. The Initial Jobless Claims report showed that 216,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits in a week, compared to anlayst consensus of 225,000.
Currently, EUR/USD is trying to settle above the resistance at 1.1585 – 1.1600. In case this attempt is successful, EUR/USD will head towards the next resistance, which is located in the 1.1715 – 1.1730 range.
GBP/USD gained upside momentum as traders focused on the presentation of UK budget. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced tax increases of 26 billion pounds.
The nearest resistance level for GBP/USD is located in the 1.3250 – 1.3265 range. In case GBP/USD manages to settle above the 1.3265 level, it will head towards the next resistance at 1.3360 – 1.3375.
USD/CAD pulls back as traders react to rising precious metals markets. Other commodity-related currencies are also moving higher in today’s trading session.
If USD/CAD stays below the 50 MA at 1.4062, it will move towards the support level at 1.3975 – 1.3990.
USD/JPY moved higher as traders focused on rising Treasury yields. The dovish BoJ policy outlook provides additional support to USD/JPY.
In case USD/JPY climbs above the 157.00 level, it will head towards the resistance level at 158.00 – 158.50.
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Vladimir is an independent trader, with over 18 years of experience in the financial markets. His expertise spans a wide range of instruments like stocks, futures, forex, indices, and commodities, forecasting both long-term and short-term market movements.