August 17, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for August 19 – 23, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for August 19 – 23, 2024EUR/USD: Wall Street Triumphs Over the Dollar 

● The Dollar Index (DXY) fell throughout the beginning of the week, while the EUR/USD pair rose. This was due to the after-effects of the "Grey Friday" on August 2 and the "Black Monday" on August 5, which we covered in detail in our previous review. The EUR/USD pair reached a local high of 1.1046 after the release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July on Wednesday, August 14. The data showed that annual inflation had fallen to 2.9%, below both the previous reading and the forecast of 3.0%. The Core Consumer Price Index (Core CPI), which excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose by 3.2% year-on-year in July compared to 3.3% in June.

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August 10, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for August 12 – 16, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for August 12 – 16, 2024EUR/USD: "Black Monday" Following "Grey Friday"

 

● The past week did not begin on Monday as usual but rather on... Friday. More precisely, the key event that shaped the dynamics of the dollar was the release of US labour market data on Friday, 2 August, which caused turmoil in the markets. The US Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) report showed that the number of non-farm payrolls (NFP) increased by only 114K in July, significantly lower than both the June figure of 179K and the forecast of 176K. Additionally, it was revealed that the unemployment rate has been rising for the fourth consecutive month, reaching 4.3%.

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August 3, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for August 05 – 09, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for August 05 – 09, 2024

EUR/USD: What the ECB and Fed Will Do 

● There was a significant amount of news last week, so we will highlight and analyse only the most important ones.
Germany set the tone for European statistics, with consumer inflation rising instead of falling. According to the initial estimate, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased year-on-year from 2.2% to 2.3%, and month-on-month from 0.1% to 0.3%.
The following day, similar figures for the Eurozone as a whole were released. Preliminary data showed that CPI in July rose to 2.6% (y/y) compared to 2.5% in June, whereas the markets had expected a decline to 2.4%. Alarmingly, core inflation (Core CPI), which excludes volatile components such as food and energy prices, remained at 2.9% for the third consecutive month, against a forecast of 2.8%.

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July 27, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for July 29 – August 02, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for July 29 – August 02, 2024EUR/USD: Europe is Not Doing Very Well, the US is Not Doing Very Badly

The main events in the currency market will unfold in the upcoming week, with meetings scheduled for Wednesday, 31 July, when the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve's FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) will convene, followed by the Bank of England's meeting on Thursday, 01 August. Even if interest rates and other monetary policy parameters remain unchanged in all three cases, investors will closely listen to the statements made by regulators at the subsequent press conferences, trying to predict their next steps. Therefore, in anticipation of these events, we have focused more on the cryptocurrency market in this review, while still covering Forex.

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July 20, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 22 – 26 July 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 22 – 26 July 2024EUR/USD: FOMC - Are Surprises Expected on 31 July?

This review will begin somewhat unusually, not from the start, but from the end of the past work week. On the evening of 18 July and the morning of the 19th, system administrators and users encountered non-functional servers and PCs running Windows. These systems began displaying the "blue screen of death" (BSOD) and entered an endless reboot loop. This global Microsoft outage affected many countries, including the USA, the UK, Spain, Germany, Turkey, and Australia. Many users in China also experienced the "blue screens of death." Critical computer systems, including those of emergency services, hospitals, police, airports, railways, broadcasters, internet providers, telecom companies, and other organisations such as banks and exchanges, either ceased functioning or started malfunctioning. Consequently, the situation in financial markets at that moment became almost force majeure.

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July 13, 2024

Gold as an Investment: Detailed Analysis and Price Forecasts for 2025-2050

Gold as an Investment: Detailed Analysis and Price Forecasts for 2025-2050Since ancient times, gold has remained a crucial element of global economies. Its unique properties have made it not only valuable as jewellery but also a reliable means of preserving wealth. Today, this metal constitutes a significant part of both investor portfolios and central bank reserves. This review analyses the dynamics and reasons for changes in the price of gold and presents forecasts from leading banks and experts regarding the XAU/USD pair in the medium- and long-term perspectives.

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July 6, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 08 – 12 July 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 08 – 12 July 2024EUR/USD: The US is Not Very Good, Europe is Not Very Bad

On Friday, June 5, the Dollar Index (DXY) hit a three-week low, while the euro showed its largest weekly gain against the dollar in a year. This was due to the US not performing as well as expected and Europe not faring as poorly.

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June 29, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 01 – 05 July 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 01 – 05 July 2024EUR/USD: Inflation in the US – Everything is Going According to Plan

Last week, specifically on Thursday, 27 June, the dollar received support from positive macroeconomic data from the US. The Department of Commerce reported that according to the final estimate, the US GDP grew by 1.4% in Q1, against the forecast of 1.3%. (According to the current Fed forecast, the country's real GDP will expand by 2.1% in 2024). Labour market statistics were also optimistic – the number of initial jobless claims in the US amounted to 233K, lower than both the forecast of 236K and the previous figure of 239K. Durable goods orders did not disappoint either, rising by 0.1% in May against the forecast of a decline of -0.1%. Against this backdrop, the DXY dollar index rose to 106.10, approaching April highs, and EUR/USD dropped to 1.0685.

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June 22, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for June 24 - 28, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for June 24 - 28, 2024EUR/USD: Eurozone - Rising Inflation, Falling Economy

As revised Eurostat data published on Monday, June 17, showed, inflation (CPI) in the 20 Eurozone countries accelerated to 2.6% (y/y) in May, compared to 2.4% in April when it was at its lowest since November 2023. The consumer price index in the services sector increased annually from 3.7% to 4.1%. Core inflation, excluding the cost of food and energy (CPI Core), accelerated to 2.9% in May, compared to 2.7% in April - the lowest since February 2022.

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June 15, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 17 – 21 June 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 17 – 21 June 2024EUR/USD: Hawkish Sentiments of the Fed

As expected, the key day of last week was Wednesday, 12 June. After the publication of inflation data in the USA, the dollar came under strong pressure. Fresh figures showed that in May, the overall inflation rate (CPI) in annual terms decreased to 3.3% compared to the expected 3.4%. On a monthly basis, the indicator dropped from 0.3% to 0% against the forecast of 0.1%. The Core Consumer Price Index (Core CPI), which does not take into account food and energy prices, was 0.2% (m/m) compared to April, which was below the forecast of 0.3%. Annually, this index grew by 3.4%, showing the slowest growth rate in the last three years (previous value 3.6%, forecast 3.5%).

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June 8, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 10 – 14 June 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 10 – 14 June 2024EUR/USD: Who Controls the Financial Market

It is clear that interest rates rule the markets, not only in terms of actual changes but also regarding expectations about the timing and magnitude of future changes. From spring 2022 to mid-2023, the focus was on raising rates; now, the expectation has shifted towards their reduction. Traders are still uncertain about the Federal Reserve's decisions and timing, leading them to scrutinize macroeconomic statistics primarily for their impact on the likelihood of monetary policy easing by the regulator.

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June 1, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 03 – 07 June 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 03 – 07 June 2024EUR/USD: Awaiting a Turbulent Week

Recall that Monday, 27 May was a holiday in the US. However, on Tuesday, dollar bulls took control, and the DXY Index started to rise, bolstered by a significant increase in the US Consumer Confidence Index (from 97.5 to 102.0 against a forecast of 96.0). Consequently, EUR/USD moved southward.

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May 25, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 27 – 31 May 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 27 – 31 May 2024EUR/USD: The Battle of Europe and US PMIs

Overall, the past week favoured the dollar, but the advantage over the European currency was minimal. If you look at where the EUR/USD pair was on 15 May, it returned to this zone on 24 May, regaining the losses of recent days. Recall that the report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released on 15 May showed that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased from 0.4% to 0.3% month-on-month (m/m), against a forecast of 0.4%. On an annual basis, inflation also fell from 3.5% to 3.4%. Retail sales volume demonstrated an even more significant decline, from 0.6% to 0.0% month-on-month (forecast 0.4%). These data indicated that inflation in the country, though resistant in certain areas, is still on the decline. At that moment, there were renewed discussions in the market about a possible rate cut by the Fed as early as this autumn. As a result, the Dollar Index (DXY) went down, and EUR/USD went up. Stock indices S&P 500 and Nasdaq reached record highs.

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May 18, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 20 – 24 May 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 20 – 24 May 2024EUR/USD: Weak Inflation = Weak USD

The American currency suffered two significant blows last week. Although these were not knockdowns, let alone knockouts, these minor shocks pushed the DXY Dollar Index down from 105.26 to 104.20 points, and EUR/USD up from 1.0766 to 1.0895.

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May 11, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 13 – 17 May 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 13 – 17 May 2024EUR/USD: Medium-Term Outlook Favours the Dollar

Throughout the past week, EUR/USD exhibited mixed dynamics, primarily driven by expectations concerning potential interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the European Central Bank (ECB). Statements by officials from both central banks, as well as economic macro-statistics, either heightened or lowered these expectations.

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May 4, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 06 – 10 May 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 06 – 10 May 2024EUR/USD: What's Wrong with the US Soft Landing?

The headline of our last review stated that inflation remains stubborn, and the US GDP is slowing. Newly arrived data have only confirmed these assertions. A crucial inflation measure that the Federal Reserve follows – the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index (PCE) – increased from 2.5% to 2.7% in March. The ISM Manufacturing Sector PMI surpassed the critical level of 50.0 points, dropping from 50.3 to 49.2 points. It is important to remember that the 50.0 threshold separates economic growth from contraction. In such circumstances, neither raising nor lowering the interest rate is advisable, which is exactly what the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) of the US Federal Reserve decided. At its meeting on Wednesday, 01 May, the committee members unanimously left the rate unchanged at 5.50%, marking the highest rate in 23 years and unchanged for the sixth consecutive meeting.

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April 27, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for April 29 - May 3, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for April 29 - May 3, 2024EUR/USD: Inflation Persists, US GDP Growth Slows

The US economy remains the most powerful on the planet. Moreover, its share of global GDP has reached a nearly two-decade high of 26.3%. According to the IMF, from 2018, the European Union's share decreased by 1.4%, Japan's by 2.1%, while the United States increased by 2.3%. China's GDP is 64% of the American figure, down from 67% five years ago. As a result, the dollar remains the undisputed leader among G10 currencies, with no contenders for its throne in the foreseeable future. The strength of the national economy, coupled with a robust labour market, allows the Federal Reserve to focus on combating inflation, aiming to reduce it to the target 2.0%. According to Jerome Powell, head of the US Central Bank, easing monetary policy under current conditions would have far more negative consequences for the economy than maintaining it tight over a long period. Against this backdrop, the likelihood of a dollar interest rate cut at the Fed's June meeting, according to the FedWatch Tool, fell to 15%. Market participants believe that, at best, a decision to change the current policy may be taken in September. Some economists, including analysts from Morgan Stanley and Societe Generale, even suggest that the Fed may delay the first rate cut until early 2025. Such forecasts led to the US currency rising to five-month highs in mid-April against the euro, British pound, Australian, and New Zealand dollars, with USD/JPY once again reaching a 34-year price record and the DXY index climbing to 106.42.

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April 20, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 22 – 26 April 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 22 – 26 April 2024EUR/USD: A Pause After the Rally

Last week, 60% of analysts adopted a neutral stance in their previous forecast and were proven absolutely correct. EUR/USD had a calm week, even boring at times, moving along the 1.0650 mark within the narrow corridor of 1.0600-1.0690. Market participants were recuperating from the rally of the preceding days, with dollar bulls counting profits and bears licking their wounds. The American currency reached five-month highs against the euro, British pound, Australian, and New Zealand dollars, while USD/JPY once again set a 34-year price record, and the DXY index climbed to 106.42.

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April 13, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 15 – 19 April 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 15 – 19 April 2024EUR/USD: The Dollar Soars

Last week saw two significant events: the first shocked market participants, while the second passed without surprises. Let's examine the details in order.

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April 7, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 08 – 12 April 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrency Forecast for 08 – 12 April 2024EUR/USD: The Dollar Weakness Puzzle

What transpired with the EUR/USD pair last week? It behaved as expected on Monday, 01 April. However, starting from Tuesday, the situation deviated. Let's delve into the details. On the first day of April, data on business activity in the US industrial sector from the ISM for March showed the economy is on the rise: PMI increased from 47.8 to 50.3 points, crossing the 50-point threshold that separates growth from contraction. This marked the end of a downward trend lasting over 15 months. With this sector accounting for over 10% of the US GDP, the PMI growth is a vital indicator of an economy that easily withstands high interest rates. Thus, logically, this data benefited the dollar, pushing the pair to 1.0730 - its lowest since 15 February. The escalation of tensions in the Middle East also supported the strengthening of the American currency as a safe haven.

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March 23, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for March 25 - 29, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for March 25 - 29, 2024EUR/USD: Switzerland Strengthens the Dollar

The key event of the past week was undoubtedly the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting of the US Federal Reserve on March 20. As expected, the American Central Bank unanimously decided to maintain the key interest rate at its highest level in 23 years, 5.50%, for the fifth consecutive meeting. Since the rate was anticipated, market participants were significantly more interested in the comments and forecasts of the Fed's leadership. The most important statement came from the head of the regulator, Jerome Powell, who mentioned the consideration of three stages of borrowing cost reduction this year, totalling 75 basis points (bps). The long-term rate forecast was raised from 2.50% to 2.60%.

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March 16, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for March 18 - 22, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for March 18 - 22, 2024EUR/USD: Stubborn Inflation Refuses to Back Down

Market participants last week were keenly focused on inflation data from the US. The FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meeting of the Federal Reserve is scheduled for Wednesday, 20 March, and these figures will undoubtedly influence the Committee's decision on interest rates. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently stated that more evidence of a sustainable slowdown in inflation would be necessary to start cutting rates. However, it appears that such evidence is lacking. Data released on Tuesday, 12 March, showed that prices, instead of decreasing, have been on the rise.

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March 9, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for March 11 - 15, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for March 11 - 15, 2024EUR/USD: A Bad Week for the Dollar

The past week was dominated by the European Central Bank (ECB)'s meeting on Thursday, 7 March. As anticipated, the pan-European regulator decided to maintain its current monetary policy, leaving the interest rate unchanged at 4.50%. This move reaffirmed its commitment to steering inflation into the desired range. The ECB aims to be absolutely certain that inflation is consistently moving towards its 2.0% target, which currently stands at 2.6%.

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March 2, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for March 04 - 08, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for March 04 - 08, 2024EUR/USD: Weak Bulls vs. Weak Bears

Throughout the past week, EUR/USD has been trading within a narrow channel. News favouring the euro pushed it towards the resistance level at 1.0865, while positive developments for the dollar brought it back to the support level at 1.0800. However, neither the bulls nor the bears had enough strength to break through these defence lines.

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February 25, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for February 26 - March 01, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for February 26 - March 01, 2024EUR/USD: ECB Rhetoric Against the Dollar

Data on consumer inflation (CPI) in the US, published on February 13, exceeded expectations. The Producer Price Index (PPI) also indicated a rise in industrial inflation in the country. However, despite this, the American currency failed to gain additional support. The Dollar Index (DXY) began to decline from February 14, while EUR/USD steadily climbed higher.

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February 17, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for February 19 - 23, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for February 19 - 23, 2024EUR/USD: A Week of Mixed Data

The macroeconomic statistics released last week were mixed in both the United States and the Eurozone. As a result, EUR/USD failed to break through either the 1.0700 support or the 1.0800 resistance, continuing to move within a narrow sideways channel.

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February 10, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for February 12 - 16, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for February 12 - 16, 2024EUR/USD: Dollar Dips but Promises a Rebound

Last week saw a scarcity of significant macroeconomic data. In anticipation of new drivers, market participants analysed the state of the US labour market and statements from Federal Reserve officials.

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February 3, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for February 05 – 09, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for February 05 – 09, 2024EUR/USD: Dollar Strengthening Prospects Increase

Throughout January, a series of indicators: GDP, employment, and retail sales, consistently highlighted the strength of the US economy. The threat of recession diminished, and it became evident that the high interest rate did not significantly hinder economic performance. Market participants were keenly awaiting the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of the US Federal Reserve, scheduled for Wednesday, January 31, against the backdrop of these positive economic indicators.

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January 27, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for January 29 – February 02, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for January 29 – February 02, 2024EUR/USD: US Economy Delivers Surprises

The two most significant events last week occurred on Thursday, January 25. On this day, the European Central Bank (ECB) held a meeting, and preliminary GDP data for the US for Q4 2023 was published.

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January 20, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for January 22 – 26, 2024

Forex and Cryptocurrencies Forecast for January 22 – 26, 2024EUR/USD: Reasons Behind the Dollar's Strengthening

The past week was notably sparse in terms of macroeconomic statistics. Consequently, the market participants' sentiment largely depended on the statements made at the World Economic Forum in Davos (WEF). It's worth noting that this event, held annually at a ski resort in Switzerland, gathers representatives of the global elite from over 120 countries. There, amidst the sparkling, crystal-clear snow glistening in the sunlight, the world's power players discuss economic issues and international politics. This year, the 54th edition of the forum took place from January 15 to 19.

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