Pound vs Yen - Daily Candle Chart GBP/JPY 9th July 2009

There is a divergence in the fortunes of the FTSE, CAC and DAX in early trading this morning. The FTSE 100 is up a third, while the CAC and DAX are up 0.5% and 1% respectively. The commodity heavy FTSE is suffering as oil prices remain under pressure. This morning we have the ECB monthly bulletin at 08.00 GMT followed by UK trade balance at 08.30 GMT. Today’s top announcement is the Bank of England rate statement due at 11.00 GMT. Rates are highly likely to remain unchanged, but traders will be looking for some significant comments on quantitative easing from governor King that could spark some volatile action. Canadian housing starts follow 12.15 and US unemployment claims at 12.30 could also cause so big movements in North American markets.

Fixed Odds – Suggested Fixed Odds Bet Today

There was a huge increase in yen pairs yesterday and a corrective move is in place this morning. The yen increased by 3% against the dollar in just a few days, causing Japanese officials to blame speculators. The dollar is also under pressure as confidence returns to financial markets and the dollar’s safe haven status seems less attractive. Predictably the yen pairs are in play this morning with the EUR/JPY (Euro vs Japenese Yen) and GBP/JPY (Pound vs Yen) moving nearly 1% this morning alone. With a rate announcement due from the bank of England today, today’s pair in play is GBP/JPY. The GBP/JPY hit 146.75 and is now trading around 150, but for now the longer term trend is still intact and the 146.75 level could be revisited in the next couple of days. A good way to play this might be a one touch trade which returns a profit if the level is hit just once. At current levels a one touch trade predicting that the GBP/JPY will hit 146.75 in the next 4 days could return 183%.

Good luck with this fixed odds suggestion and remember, you can find all the latest currency trading news, live news, latest prices on the currency charts, latest movements on the index charts or commodity prices, by following the appropriate links. Remember also that if you are looking for a good fx broker or fixed odds broker, then again just click the relevant link and this will take you to a new page on the fixed odds site, and good luck with this one.

Aussie Dollar Daily Chart - AUD/USD 6th July 2009

The effects of last weeks US employment numbers seem to linger, as all the equity markets are indicating a weak start to the week, and with no economic news out of the UK this morning, the FTSE 100 index is likely to open in the red this morning, as risk aversion returns to the markets. Crude oil fell to the lowest in five weeks on a stronger dollar and speculation that the ongoing recession in the worlds largest economy will curb the demand for oil. An attack on Nigerian oil fields has helped to provide some support for oil prices, however that might not hold for long should the bigger traders decide to sell  their inventories during the trading session, and it seems likely that oil prices may test the 63 dollars per barrel level this week. Longer term the outlook remains bullish but in the short to medium term we may see a reversal followed by sideways consolidation following the recent bull rally.

Fixed Odds Trade Of The Day

My trading suggestion for today in the fixed odds market, is on the aussie dollar currency pair, and with the AUD/USD currently stuck in a 4 cent range between 0.7800 and 0.8200 for the last month, a 7 day barrier range bet on the AUD/USD with triggers at 0.7725 and 0.8250 which pays 38% ROI seems like a good value bet. Good luck with this fixed odds suggestion and remember, you can find all the latest currency trading news, live news, latest prices on the currency charts, latest movements on the index charts or commodity prices, by following the appropriate links. Remember also that if you are looking for a good fx broker or fixed odds broker, then again just click the relevant link and this will take you to a new page on the fixed odds site, and good luck with this one.

Euro vs Dollar - Euro To Dollar Daily Chart 3rd July 2009

The FTSE 100 index is currently indicating a flat open, as traders are wait for the release of the UK Purchasing Managers service index, due out shortly. With the US off for a long weekend for the 4th of July celebrations, this might be a very quiet trading session across all the markets, but in equities in the UK the FTSE 100 will need less then 30 points to finish the week in the positive territory.

Crude oil is heading for a third week of declines after a U.S. report showed unemployment in the worlds largest energy consuming nation last month rose to the highest in almost 26 years, with the release yesterday afternoon of the monthly NFP data. The numbers were far worse than forecast coming in at -467,000 against a forecast of -360,00, suggesting that the anticipated recovery is some way off. Meanwhile in Europe the ECB kept rates on hold once again, and as expected. Adding to yesterdays sell off were traders who had been buying heavily in oil futures, on speculation that the US employment data would improve. As a result there was a flight to the safe haven currencies of the US dollar and the Japanese Yen once again.

Fixed Odds Trade Of The Day

The euro vs dollar failed to breach the 1.4200 level in the last few weeks, but another run at the number is probably on the cards in the short term despite yesterday’s fall. A one touch bet on the Euro/USD with a 6 day term and a 1.4200 trigger pays 133% ROI if correct. Good luck with this fixed odds suggestion and remember, you can find all the latest currency trading news, live news, latest prices on the currency charts, latest movements on the index charts or commodity prices, by following the appropriate links. Remember also that if you are looking for a good fx broker or fixed odds broker, then again just click the relevant link and this will take you to a new page on the fixed odds site, and good luck with this one.

Pounds To Dollars Daily Candle Chart - 2nd July 2009

The FTSE 100 is currently indicating a weak open, as traders are worried that yesterdays bad US ADP numbers will be matched by worse then expected US employment date today. Analysts pay close attention to the job numbers to figure out the health of the economy, and traders are betting that the numbers will disappoint, and fall below the forecast as with the ADP numbers yesterday. In addition we have the ECB interest rate decision and statement today, which is released at the same time as the NFP data in the US, so a double whammy this afternoon, which may seal the fate for the US dollar for the next few weeks as the FED and ECB battle it out in the currency markets, as to who wants the stronger or weaker currency and why.

Crude oil is currently trading around the 69 dollars per barrel mark after falling in the past two days, as demand for refined products in the U.S. remained weak and any hints of a recovery were thrown out the window after really weak employment data from US.

Fixed Odds Trade Of The Day

My suggested fixed odds bet today is on the pounds to dollars pair, or cable. With the USD weak against all the major currencies, a 5 day one touch on the GBP/USD at 1.6600 pays 49% ROI. Good luck with this fixed odds suggestion and remember, you can find all the latest currency trading news, live news, latest prices on the currency charts, latest movements on the index charts or commodity prices, by following the appropriate links. Remember also that if you are looking for a good fx broker or fixed odds broker, then again just click the relevant link and this will take you to a new page on the fixed odds site, and good luck with this one.

Pound vs Yen – Daily Candle Chart For Currency Rates 1st June 2009

The FTSE 100 is currently indicating a flat open, as traders are waiting for the release of the UK Purchasing index for Manufacturing. Analysts are expecting an improvement over last months reading of 45.4, which could signal that there is optimism for a recovery in the manufacturing sector,despite yesterdays truly appalling GDP data in the UK.

The price of oil tumbled from an eight month high as U.S. consumer confidence declined in June, indicating lower fuel demand. The UK economy shrank by the greatest amount since 1958, after the final GDP reading showed worsening conditions. Oil prices are likely to continue to trade around the 70 dollar level, as traders are worried that the economy has not yet hit rock bottom.

Fixed Odds Trade Of The Day

The GBP/JPY failed to clear the 160.00 price level last time, however yesterday’s  inside candle suggests another run at the resistance area. My suggestion for today’s fixed odds trade is therefore a 2 day one touch on the GBP vs JPY currency pair with a trigger at 160.00. If correct this pays 41% ROI. Good luck with this fixed odds suggestion and remember, you can find all the latest currency trading news, live news, latest prices on the currency charts, latest movements on the index charts or commodity prices, by following the appropriate links. Remember also that if you are looking for a good fx broker or fixed odds broker, then again just click the relevant link and this will take you to a new page on the fixed odds site, and good luck with this one.

Gold Price Chart - Daily Gold Prices 26th June 2009

We’re looking at a very strong opening from the FTSE, CAC and DAX this morning, as a rollover from yesterday evening’s sustained rally on US markets creates a pull through effect into Europe. Last night’s buying surge appears to have been a delayed reaction to Ben Bernanke’s testimony, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq both closing strongly, and moving in to positive territory for the week.

European stocks should start on the front foot from the start, and there’s a strong chance that the major indices will finish the week in the black. Monday’s sell off is increasingly looking like a fakeout as previous trends are re-engaged. Appetite for risk and confidence are both returning as evidenced by a slightly weaker dollar this morning and oil prices pushing over $70 a barrel once again.

The forex markets have been relatively quiet so far this morning, with the US dollar down against the euro as traders look for riskier assets elsewhere, but this morning’s biggest mover is spot gold which is up around 0.65%. After backing and filling for a good while, it could be the precious metal’s chance to finally make some serious moves. One Touch and Break out trades could be the best way to play this over the next four days.

Fixed Odds Trade Of The Day

My suggested fixed odds bet for today is a one touch trade predicting that spot gold prices will touch $960 in the next 5 days which could return 138% if correct. Good luck with this fixed odds suggestion and remember, you can find all the latest currency trading news, live news, latest prices on the currency charts, latest movements on the index charts or commodity prices, by following the appropriate links. Remember also that if you are looking for a good fx broker or fixed odds broker, then again just click the relevant link and this will take you to a new page on the fixed odds site, and good luck with this one.

Crude oil continues to trades near the $71 a barrel mark, and is set to mark its first declining week since early May. Oil prices have enjoyed support at the 70$ mark on expectations that an economic recovery will increase fuel consumption, and the sideways consolidation on the daily oil chart, suggests that this may provide the springboard to a move higher, to retest the $75 per barrel price level. The moving averages seem to be providing support and it would not be a great surprise to see this level reached in next weeks trading. Gold and silver traded sideways again yesterday, but both found support from their respective 40 day moving averages, always a positive signal when looking for technical trading signals. This would seem to suggest that these two commodities have found a base from which to build once again, but much will depend on the performance of the equity markets in the next few days, coupled with any return to strength for the US dollar.

There appears to be a standoff between those who believe higher oil prices and the prospect of higher interest rates are indicators of the worse being over. On the other hand, the pessimists believe that growth will continue to falter, and higher oil prices will bring the stagflation monster out of hiding.

The optimists scored a point last week, with US jobs data topping analysts’ estimates and retails sales rising for the first time in three months. However, it will take a meaningful breakout of the recent trading range before it can be said that either the bulls or the bears have got the upper hand.

Oil finished the week up strongly, breaking through and holding above the $70 level. The pound recovered more of the ground lost last week against the dollar, and has continued to make multi month highs against the Euro and Japanese Yen. Sterling has been one of the strongest currencies over the last month, but there is still a long way to go if the pound is to reach pre Northern rock levels from almost two years ago.

This week promises to be busier, with more top tier economic announcements due. On Tuesday, the central bank of Australia releases the minutes from their last meeting, and the Bank of Japan release their monetary policy statement. Later that day we have UK CPI, German ZEW sentiment and US building permits. Wednesday brings UK claimant count change, and the release of the minutes from the last MPC meeting. Governor King is also scheduled to speak at some point in the day. After Midday we have US CPI data and Bernanke speaking. Thursday brings UK retail sales and US unemployment claims, so a busy week in prospect for fixed odds trading, with plenty of opportunities across all the markets.

You can find all the latest currency trading news, live news, latest prices on the currency charts, latest movements on the index charts or commodity prices, by following the appropriate links. Remember also that if you are looking for a good fx broker or fixed odds broker, then again just click the relevant link and this will take you to a new page on the fixed odds site.

On Tuesday, the FTSE 100 got off to a rocky start with the news that IPIC would be pulling some of its investment in Barclays, and banking any profits made to date. Considering the fact that Barclays slumped to 50p following their initial purchase, the Gulf investors have held their nerve well, and booking gains at just below current prices seems understandable in the circumstances. This of course isn’t great news for Barclays, as it raises fresh capital adequacy issues. Barclays has been benefitting from an independence premium, rising faster and further than rivals that had to take part in the UK government asset protection scheme. Now that ‘premium’ is being called into question though, Barclays may be better placed to weather the storm now that optimism appears to be creeping back into the global economic psyche. Barclays recovered well in the later part of the week.

There is certainly evidence of confidence returning to markets, with cash allocation falling for most managed funds, as investors pour money back into the stock market. We could be seeing a great unwinding of the extreme flight to safety that happened post Lehman Brothers. Now it appears traders want to pick up where they left off, pushing resources and stocks higher, and betting on higher inflation in the future. Oil is continuing its bull run and it is remarkable to note that crude prices have doubled in just 75 trading days, from $33.75 to current levels. Spot gold prices hit $989, but reversed to close at $954.88 last week and oil pushed to over $70 at one point.

It is no coincidence that the so called BRIC nations have seen their stock markets rally strongly in 2009, with the Russian stock market up 70% this year. Demand from emerging nations such as China fuelled the commodity boom prior to the credit crunch, now it appears they are leading the recovery with oil following in the tail wind.

Three central banks; the MPC, the ECB, and the BOC produced rate statements last week, with all three choosing to keep rates on hold. This was largely predicted in advance, but there were still some big swings on currencies. The biggest move on the pounds to dollars pair was attributed to rumours that Gordon Brown was quitting. Although the rumours are unfounded, cable dropped dramatically around that time, and is yet to recover.

You can find all the latest currency trading news, live news, latest prices on the currency charts, latest movements on the index charts or commodity prices, by following the appropriate links. Remember also that if you are looking for a good fx broker or fixed odds broker, then again just click the relevant link and this will take you to a new page on the fixed odds site, and good luck with this one.

Crude oil prices got a boost overnight from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. which announced that the price of oil may reach $85 a barrel by the end of the year as demand recovers and supplies shrink. Their theory will be put to the test this afternoon when the US Labor Department announces the employment numbers for May.

Fixed Odds Trade Of The Day

As always the  Non-Farm Payroll data will bring with it some volatility to any USD currency pair, and my suggestion for today is a 5 day break out trade on the pounds to dollars pair, with triggers at 1.58 and 1.64. If correct this returns 21% on the bet .Good luck with this fixed odds bet and remember, you can find all the latest currency trading news, live news, latest prices on the currency charts, latest movements on the index charts or commodity prices, by following the appropriate links. Remember also that if you are looking for a good fx broker or fixed odds broker, then again just click the relevant link and this will take you to a new page on the fixed odds site, and good luck with this one.