Weekly Market Commentary | 19.02 – 25.02
19 February 2024
Curious to know what’s happening on the markets this week? Take a quick tour of the latest news, economic updates, and trading setups that will keep you up-to-date and in the know!
Monday:
- A quiet start to the week as American and Canadian markets close for President's Day.
- No Tier 1 data scheduled, allowing traders to reflect on the previous week's movements and prepare for upcoming events.
Tuesday:
- Attention turns to Australia with the release of the Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes, shedding light on the Reserve Bank of Australia's economic outlook.
- Canada will also be in focus, presenting its latest inflation figures, which are crucial for commodity-driven market sentiments.
Wednesday:
- Australia continues to take center stage with the Wage Price Index expected at 0.9%, providing insights into wage growth and potential inflation pressures.
- The day wraps up with the eagerly awaited FOMC Meeting Minutes from the U.S., offering valuable clues on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy direction.
Thursday:
- A packed day with PMI reports from France, Germany, the Eurozone, the UK, and the U.S., with most anticipated to fall below the 50 mark, signaling contraction.
- Notable exceptions include the UK's Flash Services PMI at 54.5 and the U.S.'s Manufacturing PMI at 50.1 and Services PMI at 52, indicating areas of economic resilience.
- Additional reports include Retail Sales from Canada and Existing Home Sales from the U.S., alongside Retail Sales numbers from New Zealand, making for a day rich in economic indicators.
Friday:
- A quieter close to the week with Japanese markets closed for the Emperor's Birthday.
- The German IFO Business Climate, expected at 85.5, will be the key data point, providing insights into business sentiment within Europe's largest economy.
Setups for This Week:
AUDUSD
Primary View:
- Currently testing a significant horizontal resistance at 0.654, a pivot point that previously served as robust support.
- A successful breach above this level may catalyze a bullish momentum, endorsing a buy signal.
Alternative View:
- If the AUDUSD pair fails to surpass the 0.654 resistance, it could trigger a sell-off, illustrating a classic resistance-turned-support scenario.
EURGBP
Primary View:
- The pair hovers above a crucial horizontal support at 0.851, with potential for recovery if it sustains above this threshold.
- To initiate an upswing, the EURGBP must overcome the immediate blue resistance, marking the battleground for buyers.
Alternative View:
- A downturn below the 0.851 support signals bearish dominance, activating a sell directive for traders.
GBPCHF
Primary View:
- GBPCHF remains buoyed above the 1.108 support level, indicating a prevailing positive outlook among market participants.
- Maintaining above this support underscores the ongoing bullish sentiment, potentially extending gains.
Alternative View:
- A descent below 1.108 could flip the market mood to bearish, compelling a short-selling strategy.
