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Date : 20th August 2014

EURUSD BROKER THE 1.3300 LEVEL MAKING ITS 11-MONTH LOW LEVEL AGAINST THE US DOLLAR AHEAD OF THE FOMC MEETING MINUTES.

EURUSD dropped yesterday and closed at 1.3319. The Current Account in the Eurozone dropped to a reading of 13.1B in June. On the other hand the releases from the United States were positive. The Building Permits in the largest economy in the world rose to 1.05M in July. The Housing Starts also recorded a gain in July coming at a reading of 1.09M.



Data released today indicated that the German Producer Price Index dropped -0.1 percent in July.

The EURUSD broke the 1.3300 level making its 11-month low level against its US counterpart and its currently still holding below it.

Investors are looking forward for the FOMC Meeting Minutes due later today.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.3274 and resistance is seen at 1.3366.



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Date : 21st August 2014

EURUSD PRINTED NEW LOWS AFTER THE FOMC MEETING MINUTES. US UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS ON TAP.

EURUSD dropped yesterday and closed at 1.3258. The Producer Price Index in the Germany dropped to a reading of -0.1 percent in July. The German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged the leaders of the Eurozone to coordinate more close the construction flaws in order to overcome the debt crisis in the currency bloc.



During the FOMC Meeting Minutes the US dollar strengthened after the committee members noted the improvement in the labour market and the inflation getting to its long-term prospective. The minutes indicated that the future course of the interest rates in the largest economy in the world would be dependent on how the inflation and labour market conditions evolve.

Investors are now looking forward for the Unemployment Claims and the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index due from the United States.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.3242 and resistance is seen at 1.3324.



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Date : 22nd August 2014

SLOW MARKET AHEAD OF THE SPEECH OF THE FED CHAIR JANET YELLEN.

EURUSD rose yesterday and closed at 1.3280. The Manufacturing PMI in the Eurozone dropped to a 13-month low in August coming at a reading to a reading of 50.8. The Services PMI also dropped marking a 2-month low in August at a reading of 53.5. The Consumer Confidence in the Euro area also dropped to a reading of -10. In the United States the President of the Federal Reserve in Kansas City Esther George stated in an interview from the central bank symposium in Jackson Hole that there is steady improvement in the labour market in the US. The Unemployment Claims data released yesterday indicated that the number of people filling applications for unemployment assistance dropped to 298K during the last week. Another report indicated that the Philly Fed Manufacturing Index rose to 28 in August. The Existing Home Sales report was also positive at 5.15M in July.




Investors are now looking forward for the speech of the Fed Chair Janet Yellen and the speech of the ECB President Mario Draghi at Jackson Hole.
Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.3242 and resistance is seen at 1.3324.



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Date : 25th August 2014

EURUSD PUSHED THROUGH THE 1.3200 LEVEL AT THE MARKET OPEN. US NEW HOME SALES ON TAP.

EURUSD dropped on Friday and closed at 1.3241. During its speech in Kansas city at the Jackson Hole annual conference the President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi stated that ECB is ready to respond with all of its available tools if the inflation in the EU drops further. Market counted that as a signal of a potential further easing by ECB.



Earlier today a report from Europe showed that the German Ifo Business Climate dropped for a fourth consecutive month to a reading of 106.3 in August.

Investors are now looking forward for the New Home Sales release due from the United States.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.3184 and resistance is seen at 1.3291.



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Date : 27th August 2014

EURUSD PRINTED NEW LOWS IN THE ASIAN SESSION. LIGHT ECONOMIC CALENDAR TODAY.

EURUSD dropped yesterday and closed at 1.3166. The Durable Goods Orders in the United States rose to a record level at 22.6 percent on a monthly basis in July. Market had expected a rise of 7.8 percent. The CB Consumer Confidence in the largest economy in the world rose to its highest reading since October 2007 coming at 92.4 in August. The Richmond Manufacturing Index also recorded a gain coming at a reading of 12 in August.

The Economic Calendar for the rest of the session is light, but potential volatility on the market is possible and can be witnessed.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.3157 and resistance is seen at 1.3291.



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Date : 28th August 2014

EURUSD TRADING LOWER AFTER THE 2ND ESTIMATE GDP FROM THE UNITED STATES CAME BETTER THAN THE MARKET EXPECTATIONS.

EURUSD rose yesterday and closed at 1.3192. The German Gfk Consumer Confidence fell to a reading of 8.6. The German Import Prices also recorded a drop of a -0.4 percent on a monthly basis in July. In an interview the German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble stated that the comments made by the ECB President Mario Draghi at Jackson Hole were over-interpreted which fuelled a speculation that the central bank is not so close to introducing additional stimulus measures.

Information about a potential Russian invasion in Ukraine brought some slight volatility on the market earlier today.

Data released today revealed that the second estimate GDP in the United States came out better than expected at 4.2 percent. The Unemployment Claims data also released today showed that the number of the people who filled documents for unemployment benefits during the last week is 298K which is close to the market expectation for a 299K.

Investors are now looking forward for the Pending Home Sales month over month release due from the United States.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.3157 and resistance is seen at 1.3291.



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Date : 29th August 2014

EURUSD HOLDING BELOW THE 1.3200 LEVEL AFTER THE CPI FLASH ESTIMATE REPORT.

EURUSD dropped yesterday and closed at 1.3181. The second quarter GDP report from the United States showed an expansion of 4.2 percent on an annual basis better than the forecasted 3.9 percent rise. A separate report indicated that the Pending Home Sales in the largest economy in the world rose 3.3 percent on a monthly basis in July.

Data released today indicated that the annual inflation in the Eurozone dropped to a level of 0.3 percent in August. Investors are now looking forward for the Chicago PMI report due from the United States.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.3157 and resistance is seen at 1.3291.




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Date : 1st September 2014

EURUSD TRADING NEAR ITS FRIDAY’S CLOSE. GERMAN FINAL GDP CAME OUT AS EXPECTED.

EURUSD dropped sharply on Friday and closed at 1.3131. The Unemployment Rate in the Euro area remained at 11.5 percent in July. The Retail Sales in Germany fell 1.4 percent on a monthly basis in July. Data from the United States revealed that the Consumer Sentiment Index rose to a level of 82.5 in July marking its 7 year high level. The biggest surprise on the market was the Chicago Fed PMI which came out at a reading of 64.3 in August. Market had expected a rise to a reading of 56.0.

Data released today indicated that the German Final GDP data came out in line with the market expectations at a reading of -0.2 percent.

The US banks will be closed today due to the observance of the Labor Day.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.3118 and resistance is seen at 1.3217.



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Date : 2nd September 2014

EURUSD TRADING NEAR ITS FRIDAY’S CLOSE. GERMAN FINAL GDP CAME OUT AS EXPECTED.

EURUSD rose yesterday and closed at 1.3127. The final release of the GDP for the second quarter in Germany showed a contraction to -0.2 percent in line with the market expectations. The Eurozone Final Manufacturing PMI contracted to a reading of 50.7 in August. The Spanish and Italian Manufacturing PMI also recorded a drop coming at readings of 52.8 and 49.8 accordingly. Prospects of potential further sanctions by the European Union leaders against Russia also flooded the market and pressurized the single European currency.

Data released today indicated that the Producer Price Index dropped -0.1 percent on a monthly basis in July.

Investors are now looking forward for the US ISM Manufacturing PMI due later today.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.3109 and resistance is seen at 1.3191.



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Date : 3rd September 2014

EURUSD GAINED IN THE EUROPEAN SESSION ON RUMORS ABOUT PERMANENT CEASEFIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN PUTIN AND POROSHENKO.

EURUSD rose yesterday and closed at 1.3132. The manufacturing activity in the United States expanded in August at the fastest rate in more than 3 years. The ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index rose to a reading of 59.0 in August. The Construction Spending in the largest economy in the world also recorded a gain coming at a 1.8% in July against the market expectations of 0.9 percent rise.

Data about permanent ceasefire in Donbas, Ukraine after a discussion between the Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and the Russian President Vladimir Putin sent the EURUSD higher and the pair is currently in the mid 1.3150’s area. Although the information has not been confirmed yet as 100 percent accurate and investors should be fully aware of a potential new wave of volatility on the market.

Another data source indicated that the EU Commission might propose a new round of sanctions against Russia in the afternoon.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.3109 and resistance is seen at 1.3191.



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Date : 4th September 2014

LOW MARKET VOLATILITY AHEAD OF THE ECB RATE DECISION AND ECB PRESS CONFERENCE.

EURUSD rose yesterday and closed at 1.3149. The pair rose after reports about a possible cease-fire agreement between the Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and the Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the economic news the services sector in Germany continued to worsen in August coming at a reading 54.9. The Services PMI in the Eurozone also recorded a drop coming at a reading of 53.1 in August. The Retail Sales in the EU also dropped on a monthly basis recording a 0.4 percent drop in July. In the United States the factory orders rose 10.5 percent in July. The Fed’s Beige Book indicated that the economy in the US continued to expand at a moderate to modest pace over the summer.


With the high impact economic releases today is the most important day of the current week for the financial markets. Investors are looking forward for the ECB Minimum Bid Rate decision, the ECB Press Conference, the ADP Non-Farm Employment Change data from the United States as well as the Jobless Claims report.

Investors should be fully aware of the potential high volatility that we may witness today on the market during the time of the economic releases.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.3109 and resistance is seen at 1.3191.



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Date : 5th September 2014

THE US DOLLAR CONTINUES TO BE STRONG AGAINST THE EURO AFTER THE POOR NFP REPORT RELEASED TODAY.

EURUSD dropped yesterday and closed at 1.2943. The sharp move yesterday was caused by the unexpected decision of the European Central Bank to cut its benchmark interest rate by 10 basis points to the record low level of 0.05 percent. During the ECB Press Conference Mario Draghi also announced a new economic stimulus program that will involve purchasing of covered bonds and ABS. Draghi also cut the growth forecast of the Euro area for 2014 to 0.9 percent. He also indicated that plans for QE are still on the table.


n the United States the positive releases also boosted the strength of the US dollar and continued to reinforce the rumors of an earlier interest rate hike. The ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI increased to a reading of 59.6 in August. The Trade Balance in the largest economy in the world also dropped to 40.5 billion in July marking its lowest level since January.

Data released today indicated that the Unemployment Level in the United States dropped to 6.1 percent in August. However the NFP report was a worse than expected showing 142K new jobs created in August. Market had expected an increase of 226K. Even after the worse than expected NFP report the US dollar remained relatively strong against its European counterpart.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2923 and resistance is seen at 1.3107.




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Date : 8th September 2014

EURUSD TRADING NEAR THE LOWS AT THE START OF THE WEEK. EU SENTIX INVESTOR CONFIDENCE WENT IN NEGATIVE TERRITORY.

EURUSD rose on Friday and closed at 1.2950. The Industrial Production in Germany rose 1.9 percent on a monthly basis in July. The US dollar lost some ground after the worse than expected Non-Farm Payrolls report from the United States. The NFP showed 142K new jobs created in August, but the market had expected a larger increase of 230K. On the other had the Unemployment Rate in the largest economy in the world dropped to a level of 6.1 percent in August from the previous 6.2 percent level. During the weekend the President of the United States Federal Reserve in Philadelphia stated that Fed needs to raise the interest rates sooner and with gradual steps in order to keep the US economy functioning smoothly.




Data released today showed that the Sentix Investor Confidence in the Eurozone dropped to a reading of -9.8 in September. That’s the first time the index goes to a negative reading in more than 12 months.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2923 and resistance is seen at 1.3108.




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Date : 9th September 2014

EURUSD PRINTED NEW LOWS IN THE EUROPEAN SESSION.

EURUD dropped yesterday and closed at 1.2893. The Sentix Investor Confidence Index in the Eurozone dropped to a reading of -9.8 in September. The German Trade Balance came out at a reading of 22.2B in July. The ECB Governing Council Member Ewald Nowotny stated yesterday that the recent measures that ECB took weakened the Euro and will help exporters from the EU to be more competitive on the global market. The IMG Chief Christine Lagarde stated that the weakening of the Euro against the United States dollar is a positive sign for the recovery in the Eurozone.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2858 and resistance is seen at 1.2987



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Date : 10th September 2014

EURUSD STARTED TO REVERSE ITS GAINS AHEAD OF THE US SESSION.

EURUSD rose yesterday and closed at 1.2936. The European Union delayed the latest planned sanctions against Russia. The ECB Governing Council Member Erkki Liikanen stated yesterday that the size of the asset-backed securities and cover bond purchases has not been decided yet. According to Liikanen the new measures should be implemented carefully due to the risk component involved. Data from the United States indicated that the NFIB Small Business Index advanced to a reading of 96.1 in August. On the other hand the JOLTS Job Openings unexpectedly dropped to 4.67M in July.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2858 and resistance is seen at 1.2987.



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Date : 11th September 2014

EURUSD TRADING CALM AHEAD OF THE US UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS DATA. MARIO DRAGHI’S SPEECH ON FOCUS.

EURUSD dropped yesterday and closed at 1.2916. Data released from the Eurozone indicated that the French Industrial Production rose 0.2 percent on a monthly basis in July. The ECB Executive Board member Yves Mersch stated that the recent decision of the central bank to purchase debt instruments should not be considered as an opening regarding purchases of government bonds and further indicating his opposition for the ECB to follow other major central banks with large-scale public debt purchases. Data released from the United States indicated that the Wholesale Inventories increased by 0.1 percent. Market had expected an increase of 0.5 percent.

Investors are now looking forward for the Unemployment Claims release due from the United States. The main scheduled fundamental event for the day is the speech of the President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi at the Eurofi Financial Forum in Milan.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2858 and resistance is seen at 1.2987.



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Date : 12th September 2014

EURUSD TRADING SIDEWAYS AT THE START OF THE EUROPEAN SESSION. US RETAIL SALES AND CONSUMER SENTIMENT DATA ON FOCUS TODAY.

EURUSD rose yesterday and closed at 1.2922. The German Final Consumer Price Index remained flat in August coming at a reading of 0.0 percent, while the French CPI came out at 0.4 percent during the same period. During its monthly report the European Central Bank reported that the policymakers will keep monitoring closely the outlook for the inflation in the Eurozone and would take all the needed measures to maintain the inflation target. The President of the ECB urged the leaders of the European countries to increase their level of investments in the Euro area in order to stimulate the growth of the region. The ECB Governing Council member Christian Noyer stated that even though the central bank succeeded bringing the Euro lower, it still need to take further steps of bringing it even lower in order to achieve its inflation target.



Data from the United States indicated that the Unemployment Claims unexpectedly rose to a level of 315K during the last week.

Investors are now looking forward for the US Retail Sales and Consumer Sentiment releases due later today.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2858 and resistance is seen at 1.2987.



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Date : 15th September 2014

EURUSD PUSHING LOWER IN THE EUROPEAN SESSION. LIGHT ECONOMIC CALENDAR TODAY.

EURUSD rose on Friday and closed at 1.2963. The number of unemployed people in the Eurozone rose with 0.2 percent on quarterly basis in the second quarter of 2014. On the other hand the Industrial Production in the EU rose more than the market expectation reaching 1.0 percent in July. The wholesale price index in Germany recorded a drop of 0.2 percent in August.

Data from the United States revealed that the Michigan Consumer Sentiment rose better than expected in August to a reading of 84.6. The Retails Sales rose 0.6 percent in August in line with the market expectations.

The week ahead will be busy with high-impact fundamental releases including the FOMC Press Conference, the Federal Funds Rate from the US, the FOMC Statement and the Scottish Independence Vote.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2858 and resistance is seen at 1.2987.



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Date : 16th September 2014

EURUSD TRADING CALM AHEAD OF THE US PRODUCER PRICE INDEX RELEASE.

EURUSD dropped yesterday and closed at 1.2939. The Trade Balance in the Eurozone dropped to 12.2 billion Euro in July. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) urged the European Central Bank to come up with more aggressive measure in order to cut the deflation risk in the EU. Data from the United States indicated that the Industrial Production in the largest economy in the world dropped unexpectedly on a monthly basis in August to 0.1 percent. The Capacity Utilization Rate in the US also dropped to 78.8 percent in August. On the other hand the Empire State Manufacturing Index increased to a reading of 27.5 in September marking its highest rise in 4 years.

Data released today showed that the German ZEW Economic Sentiment rose better than expected in September to a reading of 6.9, but at the same time dropped to its December 2012 low.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2858 and resistance is seen at 1.2978.



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Date : 17th September 2014

EURUSD TRADING IN TIGHT RANGE AFTER THE FINAL CPI RELEASE FROM THE EUROZONE. INVESTORS ARE AWAITING THE KEY FOMC EVENTS DUE LATER TODAY.

EURUSD dropped yesterday and closed at 1.2939. The German ZEW Economic Sentiment dropped to a level of 6.9 in September. Data from the United States indicated that the Producer Price Index in the largest economy in the world remained flat in August coming at 0.0 percent on a monthly basis. The Core PPI month over month came in line with the market expectations recording a gain of 0.1 percent in August.

The Final Consumer Price Index data from the Eurozone released today indicated that the inflation in the EU remained stable at 0.4 percent.

The session ahead will be very busy with high impact economic released from the United States including the CPI and Core CPI month over month releases, the Federal Funds Rate and the FOMC Statement, Economic Projections and Press Conference. Investors should be fully aware of the possible high volatility during the time of the releases.

Support for the EURUSD 1.2858 and resistance is seen at 1.2987.



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Date : 18th September 2014

EURUSD DROPPED AFTER THE FOMC RELEASES YESTERDAY. US UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMS DROPPED TO A 2-MONTH LOW.

EURUSD dropped yesterday and closed at 1.2864. The inflation in the Eurozone remained stable, but below the 2 percent of the European Central Bank. Data from the United States indicated that the Federal Reserve maintained its interest rate at 0.25 percent in line with the market expectations and also reduced its asset purchase program to 15 billion USD per month. During the FOMC Press Conference the Fed Chair Janet Yellen stated that the policymakers at the Federal Reserve are in no hurry to raise the interest rates in the largest economy in the world.

Data released today showed a drop of the Unemployment Claims in the United States to 280K during the last week which is a 2-month low level. The Building Permits and Housing Starts reports came a little worse than expected, but that might be due to the low activity in the sector in August when most of the people take their summer holiday.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2836 and resistance is seen at 1.2979.



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Date : 19th September 2014

EURUSD TRADING LOWER IN THE EUROPEAN SESSION. LIGHT ECONOMIC CALENDAR IN THE SESSION AHEAD.

EURUSD rose yesterday and closed at 1.2922. The European Central Bank started its Targeted LTRO program with 86.2 billion Euro. Data released from the United States revealed that the Unemployment Claims in the largest economy in the world dropped to 280K during the last week. The Building Permits and Housing Starts in the US fell more than the market expectation in August. The Philly Fed Manufacturing Index also recorded a drop to a reading of 22.5 in September. Market had expected a drop to 22.8 from the previous high of 28.0 reached in August.

Data released earlier today indicated that the results on the Scottish Independence Referendum showed a NO vote easing the worries of a potential split between England and Scotland.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2836 and resistance is seen at 1.2924.




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U.S. Dollar hovering near its highs – Gold nearing 1-year lows

In a quite Monday kick off for the FOREX markets the U.S. Dollar remains near its highs against a basket of major currencies. The dollar is still supported by expectations that U.S. Federal Reserve will raise its base interest rates sooner than later and that as soon as it does it will do so with increased pace.

EUR/USD touched a new 14-month low on Friday night, trading as low as 1.2823 before recouping this morning to trade at 1.2865. The pair still looks bearish with support levels remaining intact at 1.2837 and 1.2755 thereafter.

GBP/USD surprised all traders expecting to move to the North on the back of the confirmed “no” vote on Friday. The pair instead closed Friday near it’s Thursday’s opening after recording a spike, as it traded up to 1.6533 just after the official referendum result was announced. Concerns on further political instability within the U.K. ahead of next May’s general election weighted on traders’ decision to sell the pound against major counter currencies.

AUD/USD continued its recent downtrend on Friday and this morning too. The pair is now trading just above 0.89 which has been the first intermediate major support level (May’s2014 low) ahead of yearly lows down to 0.8659. The pair however technically looks way oversold on the daily chart and it might need a consolidation period before a break lower is accomplished.

Gold sellers have also dominated the precious metal market with spot Gold trading this morning as low as 1208 $/ounce, and nearing 5-year lows at 1182$/ounce recorded earlier this year and in mid 2013s. Gold which is a non-bearing interest asset has been heavily wounded by increased expectations for a FED interest rate hike, having lost since 10th of June -10.50% against the U.S. Dollar.



Having cleared an eventful week that included the FOMC decision, ECB stimulus and Scottish referendum the markets are set to focus on important fundamental data to be released this week. Today economic calendar is free of high importance data, but important data such as German and U.S. PMIs will be coming into the picture from tomorrow onwards.

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Date : 22nd September 2014

QUIET START OF THE EUROPEAN SESSION. ECB PRESIDENT MARIO DRAGHI SPEAKS TODAY.

EURUSD dropped on Friday and closed at 1.2828. The Producer Price Index in Germany dropped 0.1 percent month over month in August. Data from the United States indicated that the CB Leading Index rose 0.2 percent month over month in August. Market had expected a 0.4 percent rise. The credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings affirmed the AAA rating of the United States and maintained its “stable” outlook for the US economy.

Investors are looking ahead for the speech of the President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi on monetary policy before the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Policy Committee in Brussels.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2826 and resistance is seen at 1.2924.



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Date : 23rd September 2014

EURUSD TARGETING THE 1.2900 LEVEL IN THE EUROPEAN SESSION. GERMAN MANUFACTURING SLOWS DOWN IN SEPTEMBER.

EURUSD rose yesterday and closed at 1.2848. The Consumer Confidence in the Eurozone fell to a reading of -11 in September marking its lowest reading since February. During his speech the President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi stated that the economic recovery in the Eurozone is lacking and added that the ECB is ready to take any unconventional measures to improve the inflation and the economic situation in the currency union. The chief economist of the European Central Bank Peter Praet, stated that the ECB is not trying to push the Euro lower to support the fragile economic recovery. Data from the United States indicated that the Existing Home Sales in the largest economy in the world reached 5.05M in August. Market had expected a rise to 5.21M.

Support for the EURUSD is seen at 1.2820 and resistance is seen at 1.2922.



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