The difference between success and failure in Forex trading is very likely to depend upon which currency pairs you choose to trade each week, and not on the exact trading methods you might use to determine trade entries and exits. Each week I am going to analyze fundamentals, sentiment and technical positions in order to determine which currency pairs are most likely to produce the easiest and most profitable trading opportunities over the next week. In some cases it will be trading the trend. In other cases it will be trading support and resistance levels during more ranging markets.
Big Picture June 25
Last week, I predicted that the best trade for this week was likely to be long the S&P 500 Index, and short of Silver, both against the U.S. Dollar. This trade produced a small loss overall, both initially going well but giving up the gains towards the end of the week. The S&P 500 Index fell by 0.11% against the U.S. Dollar, while Silver rose against the U.S. Dollar very slightly, by 0.10%. This combination produced an average loss of 0.11%.
The Forex market remains in an unsettled mood, with exceptionally low volatility and an absence of clear trends. There is again very little input expected this week from major central banks. Overall, this week’s outcome still looks relatively unpredictable.
Fundamental Analysis & Market Sentiment
The major element affecting market sentiment at present is very minor but remains the U.S. Federal Reserve, namely any comments from members of its FOMC that shed light on the pace of forthcoming rate hikes over 2017. This is also affected to a large degree by the quality of U.S. economic data releases. Sentiment is currently inconclusive, hence the quiet, see-sawing market.
Technical Analysis
USDX
The U.S. Dollar printed a slightly bullish candle again this week, but it is a very inconclusive candle. It has a large upper wick and signifies little. The rhythm of the pattern is bearish but the last few candles were hinting at a possible upwards move, although this inconclusive candle dampens the hint. The bullish trend line is broken and has been rejected bearishly from the broken side, with a resistance level at 12289. The price has broken convincingly below the formerly supportive level at 12203. The price is now below its historic levels from 3 months and 6 months, so has a long-term bearish trend. The signs remain mixed.
