30 May 2008

ASIA-PACIFIC Trading Newsletter - May 30, 2008

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Sunil MangwaniUnderstand & Use Fibonacci Ratio's Effectively
Expert: Sunil Mangwani
Start: Mon, Jun 2, 10:00 GMT
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Dan BlystoneDan Blystone's Daily Briefing
Expert: Dan Blystone
Start: Mon, Jun 2, 12:30 GMT

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Current Session: U.S.

EUR/USD

Daily Forex News − Forex − Dollar rallied after Fed hawkish comment and buoyant US stocks by ACM − Advanced Currency Markets

Market failed to overtop 1.5800 early this week. On downside, yesterday return below 1.5600 would open the way down to 1.5000 psychological key level before 1.4500 pivot point. Support holds 1.5485 Thursday low. Initial resistance holds 1.5819 Tuesday high. A return in previous 1.5600−1.5800 consolidation range would reopen the way up to 1.6000 Pivot point resistance ahead of key resistance 1.6200 market target.

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Other Topics for this Session:

Daily Trading Forecast − A Breather for the USD? by Swiss e Trade AG

Currency Performance

Action Bias Summary Table − Action Bias Summary Table by ActionForex.com

Currencies at a Glance

EUR/USD
Moves up above pivot level 1.5554
05/30/2008 15:29 GMT
GBP/USD
Moves up back above pivot level 1.9752
05/30/2008 15:31 GMT
USD/CHF
Moves down below pivot level 1.0458
05/30/2008 15:32 GMT
USD/JPY
Continues to trade around opening price level 105.51 , above pivot level 105.33
05/30/2008 15:32 GMT

Analyst Sentiment Index (ASI)

Analysts Sentiment Index - EUR/USD


EUR

**Source : ActionForex.comCMS ForexDanske Bank A/SFXstreet.comGlobal Forex TradingMizuho Corporate Bank

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Charting the Market Movers

GBP USD, Hourly


GBP/USD

EUR USD, Hourly


EUR/USD

Top Market Movers Preview

UK HALIFAX HOUSE PRICES

Date (GMT)EventCons.Previous
Jun 200:00Halifax House Prices (MoM)--1.3%
Jun 200:00Halifax House Prices (YoY)--0.9%

Daily Majors Technical Analysis - GBP/USD − A Conservative Look and Trade Example by Pro Pipper Trading

A little different analysis before we head into the weekend. Here is an example of a very conservative entry for the GBP/USD. We have drawn in a trend line to help show the stop level that would make this trade invalid.

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Top Market Movers Review

US REUTERS/MICHIGAN CONSUMER SENTIMENT INDEX

Date (GMT)EventActualCons.Previous
May 3014:00Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index59.859.562.6

Reuters/Univ Michigan End−May Sentiment 59.8; Apr 62.6 (Dow Jones)

U.S. consumer confidence levels declined for the fourth straight month in May, hitting a 28−year low, according to a report Friday. The Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey for all of May saw the overall index move to 59.8 from 62.6 in April.

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US CORE PERSONAL CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE − PRICES INDEX

Date (GMT)EventActualCons.Previous
May 3012:30Core Personal Consumption Expenditure − Prices Index (MoM)0.1%0.1%0.2%
May 3012:30Personal Income (MoM)0.2%0.2%0.3%
May 3012:30Personal Spending0.20.20.4
May 3012:30Core Personal Consumption Expenditure − Prices Index (YoY)2.1%2.1%2.1%

DATA SNAP: US Consumers Slow Their Spending in April (Dow Jones)

Consumer spending increased mildly in April, but the gain was obliterated by the effect of rising prices, a government report Friday showed. Personal consumption increased by 0.2% compared to the month before, the Commerce Department said.

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Mid−Day Forex Technical Report − Dollar Steady after PCE by ActionForex.com

US economic indicators - PCE core deflator will probably only have gone up slightly in April by BHF−Bank

Economic Events

Date (GMT)CountryEventActualCons.Previous
May 3013:45US Chicago Purchasing Managers' Index (May) 49.148.848.3
14:00US Reuters/Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index (May) 59.859.562.6
Jun 123:30AU Manufacturing PMI (May) 52.7
23:50JP Official Reserve Assets (May) 1003.8B
Jun 200:00UK Halifax House Prices (MoM) (May) -1.3%
00:00UK Halifax House Prices (YoY) (May) -0.9%
01:30AU Company Gross Operating Profits (QoQ) (1Q) 3.9%
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FOREX INFORMER - May 30, 2008

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Friday, May 30, 15:32 GMT

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The Week Ahead

Keep your eyes open for the central banks' interest rate decisions and the big Non−Farm Payrolls by FXstreet.com

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Editor's Pick

Today's Technical Trading Points by Danske Bank A/S
Fri, May 30 2008, 14:37 GMT

Currency Performance Report - Europe Session Performance by FXstreet.com
Fri, May 30 2008, 14:22 GMT

Daily Fx Strategy - USD Strength, EUR Weakness Solidifies Into Midnext Week by CMC Markets
Fri, May 30 2008, 13:29 GMT

Market Session Recaps - London Session by FOREX.com
Fri, May 30 2008, 13:23 GMT

Live Sessions Schedule

Dan BlystoneDan Blystone's Daily Briefing
Expert: Dan Blystone
Start: Mon, Jun 2, 12:30 GMT

Type of Session: Webinar


Markus HeitkoetterProfitable Day Trading in the Forex and Related Markets Series: Chapter I
Expert: Markus Heitkoetter
Start: Tue, Jun 3, 16:00 GMT
Sponsored by: Rockwell Trading Inc
Type of Session: Webinar


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Fri, May 30, 15:00 GMTFibonacci FridayAndrei PeharWBNSponsored by
Mon, Jun 2, 10:00 GMTUnderstand & Use Fibonacci Ratio's EffectivelySunil MangwaniWBNSponsored by FibForex123
Mon, Jun 2, 12:00 GMTUS Pre−Market Open Ed PonsiWBNSponsored by
Mon, Jun 2, 12:30 GMTDan Blystone's Daily BriefingDan BlystoneWBNSponsored by
Mon, Jun 2, 13:30 GMTUS Session Open Ed PonsiWBNSponsored by
Mon, Jun 2, 14:00 GMTDerek Frey's OutlookDerek FreyWBNSponsored by Odom & Frey Futures, FOREX & Options
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New Contributors on FXstreet.com

Futures and Indices from the ground - Credit Card Spending Surges, Retailers Slump by GraceCheng.com
Fri, May 30 2008, 10:08 GMT

News and opinion from the ground - Fed's Tough Talk On Inflation Boosts Dollar In Thursday's Trading by GraceCheng.com
Fri, May 30 2008, 10:06 GMT

Forex Economic Analysis - Forex Technical Analysis on Majors by www.deltastock.com
Fri, May 30 2008, 08:22 GMT

Forex Analysis on Majors - forecast on majors by Forex Ltd
Fri, May 30 2008, 07:20 GMT

Daily Technical Outlook - Daily Technical Outlook by Global Market Research, Inc. (GMR)
Fri, May 30 2008, 06:23 GMT

Top 5 Most Viewed Reports

Weekly Market View - Keep your eyes open for the central banks' interest rate decisions and the big Non−Farm Payrolls by FXstreet.com
Fri, May 30 2008, 14:46 GMT

Today's Technical Trading Points by Danske Bank A/S
Fri, May 30 2008, 14:37 GMT

Currency Performance Report - Europe Session Performance by FXstreet.com
Fri, May 30 2008, 14:22 GMT

Daily Global Commentary - Will Corporate Profits Deliver in 2008? by Northern Trust
Thu, May 29 2008, 23:18 GMT

Currency Majors Technical Analysis by Mataf.net
Thu, May 29 2008, 13:53 GMT

Press Releases

French online brokerage joins Saxo Bank

Saxo Bank, the online investment bank, will join forces with its partner of more than two years, Cambiste, a French online brokerage, in a move designed to reinforce the group's activities in France.

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IBFX Named As Finalist for Three 2008 American Business Awards

On the heels of more than 128 percent growth in 2007, Interbank FX (www.IBFX.com), a leading provider of online foreign currency (Forex) trading, today announced that for the second time in as many years, the company has been named as a finalist for three 2008 American Business Awards.

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FXDD Announces Pending NFA Approval

FXDD, a global leader in online foreign exchange trading, today announced its applications for becoming a National Futures Association (NFA) member and for registration as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) with the CFTC are pending approval.

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U.S. Trading Newsletter - May 30, 2008

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Chris CapreBanging around the Bands
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Start: Fri, May 30, 14:00 GMT

Type of Session: Webinar


Andrei PeharFibonacci Friday
Expert: Andrei Pehar
Start: Fri, May 30, 15:00 GMT

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Current Session: Europe − U.S.

EUR/USD

Daily Forex News − Forex − Dollar rallied after Fed hawkish comment and buoyant US stocks by ACM − Advanced Currency Markets

Market failed to overtop 1.5800 early this week. On downside, yesterday return below 1.5600 would open the way down to 1.5000 psychological key level before 1.4500 pivot point. Support holds 1.5485 Thursday low. Initial resistance holds 1.5819 Tuesday high. A return in previous 1.5600−1.5800 consolidation range would reopen the way up to 1.6000 Pivot point resistance ahead of key resistance 1.6200 market target.

[ Full Story ]

Other Topics for this Session:

Daily Trading Forecast − A Breather for the USD? by Swiss e Trade AG

Currency Performance

Action Bias Summary Table − Action Bias Summary Table by ActionForex.com

Majors at a Glance

EUR/USD
Trades below opening price level 1.5516 , below pivot level 1.5554
05/30/2008 10:22 GMT
GBP/USD
Trades above pivot level 1.9752
05/30/2008 10:22 GMT
USD/CHF
Trades around opening price level 1.0492 , above pivot level 1.0458
05/30/2008 10:22 GMT
USD/JPY
Moves down below pivot level 105.33
05/30/2008 10:22 GMT

Analyst Sentiment Index (ASI)

Analysts Sentiment Index - EUR/USD


EUR

**Source : ActionForex.comCMS ForexDanske Bank A/SFXstreet.comGlobal Forex TradingMizuho Corporate Bank

[ View ASI page ] [ View EUR/USD page ]

Charting the Market Movers

EUR USD, Hourly


EUR/USD

GBP USD, Hourly


GBP/USD

Top Market Movers Preview

US CORE PERSONAL CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE − PRICES INDEX

Date (GMT)EventCons.Previous
May 3012:30Core Personal Consumption Expenditure − Prices Index (MoM)0.1%0.2%
May 3012:30Personal Income (MoM)0.2%0.3%
May 3012:30Personal Spending0.20.4
May 3012:30Core Personal Consumption Expenditure − Prices Index (YoY)2.1%2.1%

US economic indicators - PCE core deflator will probably only have gone up slightly in April by BHF−Bank

We expect the PCE core deflator to have increased by 0.1% mom only in April, the same moderate rate as core CPI. The annual rate could have remained at 2.1%, still above the Fed's comfort zone.

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Top Market Movers Review

EMU CONSUMER PRICE INDEX

Date (GMT)EventActualCons.Previous
May 3009:00Consumer Price Index (YoY)3.6%3.5%3.3%

DATA SNAP: Oil Surge Pushes Euro−Zone May CPI To 3.6% On Yr (Dow Jones)

Consumer prices in the euro zone re−accelerated in May, probably pushed higher by the recent surge in global oil prices. The flash estimate of the annual rate of euro−zone inflation was 3.6% in May, Eurostat data showed Friday, ahead of expectations of 3.5%. It was 3.3% in April.

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FX & Money Markets Daily - Inflation fears continue to dominate by Jyske Bank

Daily Forex Technical Report − EUR/USD Soft, EZ & US Inflation Watched by ActionForex.com

EMU economic indicators - The flash estimate for May could show EMU inflation increasing to 3.6 % yoy by BHF−Bank

EMU UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Date (GMT)EventActualCons.Previous
May 3009:00Unemployment Rate7.1%7.1%7.1%

Euro Area unemployment, steady at 7.1% in April (FXstreet.com)

Unemployment has remained unchanged in the Euro Area in April, in the European Union, the jobless rate remained unchanged as well, at 6,7% in this case, according to data released by Eurostat.

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Economic Events

Date (GMT)CountryEventActualCons.Previous
May 3005:00JP Construction Orders (YoY) (Apr) -8.4%-16.0%6.4%
06:00DE Retail Sales (MoM) (Apr) -1.7%0.6%-0.1%
06:00DE Retail Sales (YoY) (Apr) -1.0%-2.0%-6.3%
09:00EMUConsumer Price Index (YoY) (May) Preliminary Release3.6%3.5%3.3%
09:00EMUUnemployment Rate (Apr) 7.1%7.1%7.1%
09:30CH KOF Leading Indicator (May) 1.091.091.21
12:30US Core Personal Consumption Expenditure − Prices Index (MoM) (Apr) 0.1%0.2%
12:30US Core Personal Consumption Expenditure − Prices Index (YoY) (Apr) 2.1%2.1%
12:30CA Gross Domestic Product (MoM) (Mar) 0.1%-0.2%
12:30CA Gross Domestic Product (YoY) (Mar) 1.5%
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EUROPEAN Trading Newsletter - May 30, 2008

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Wayne McDonellThe Forex Basic Training Program − Chapter III
Expert: Wayne McDonell
Start: Fri, May 30, 11:00 GMT

Type of Session: Webinar


Andrei PeharFibonacci Friday
Expert: Andrei Pehar
Start: Fri, May 30, 15:00 GMT

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Current Session: Europe

USD/JPY

Forex − Dollar softer in Tokyo afternoon after hitting 3−month highs vs yen by AFX News

TOKYO (Thomson Financial) − The U.S. dollar turned slightly lower against other major currencies after touching near three−month highs against the Japanese currency overnight.
At 1:03 p.m. (0403 GMT) the dollar was at 105.45 yen, down from 105.70 yen in early Sydney and 105.63 yen in late trade in New York on Thursday, while the euro was trading at $1.5517, compared to $1.5513 in Sydney and $1.5516 in New York

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Banks' Analysis

Daily Technical Analysis − EUR: Sell at 1.5500, adding to 1.5550; stop above 1.5655 by Mizuho Corporate Bank

FX Analysts' Comments

US GDP and Unemployment Figures:Good? −−> Oil: Bad? by Jerry Furst, Director Investors Education Network

Currencies at a Glance

EUR/USD
Trades below opening price level 1.5516 , below pivot level 1.5554
05/30/2008 06:54 GMT
GBP/USD
Trades above pivot level 1.9752
05/30/2008 06:54 GMT
USD/CHF
Trades around opening price level 1.0492 , above pivot level 1.0458
05/30/2008 06:55 GMT
USD/JPY
Moves down below pivot level 105.33
05/30/2008 06:55 GMT

Charting the Market Movers

USD JPY, Hourly


USD/JPY

GBP USD, Hourly


GBP/USD

Top Market Movers Preview

EMU CONSUMER PRICE INDEX

Date (GMT)EventCons.Previous
May 3009:00Consumer Price Index (YoY)3.5%3.3%

EMU economic indicators - The flash estimate for May could show EMU inflation increasing to 3.6 % yoy by BHF−Bank

The Eurostat flash estimate is likely to show that euro area inflation has accelerated to 3.6% yoy in May. This would correspond with a monthly increase of 0.5% in unadjusted terms.

[ Full Story ]

Daily Forex Technical Report − EUR/USD Soft, EZ & US Inflation Watched by ActionForex.com

Top Market Movers Review

Germany RETAIL SALES

Date (GMT)EventActualCons.Previous
May 3006:00Retail Sales (MoM)-1.7%0.6%-0.1%
May 3006:00Retail Sales (YoY)-1.0%-2.0%-6.3%

UPDATE: German Apr Retail Sales Real Adj −1.7% MM,−1.0% YY (Dow Jones)

German retail sales headed lower in April, despite expectations of a rise, a further sign that concerns over energy and food price rises are capping household consumption in Europe's largest economy.

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Japan INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION

Date (GMT)EventActualCons.Previous
May 2923:50Industrial Production (MoM)-0.3%-0.5%-3.4%
May 2923:50Industrial Production (YoY)1.8%1.6%-0.7%

Japan Apr Indus Output −0.3% On Mo; Mkt Expected −0.3% (Dow Jones)

Japanese industrial output fell 0.3% on month in April, marking the second consecutive month of decline, the government said Friday. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires and Nikkei estimated on average that industrial production had fallen 0.3% in April after adjustments for seasonal factors. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry left its assessment of industrial output unchanged at "flat" for the fifth straight month.

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Japan NATIONAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX

Date (GMT)EventActualCons.Previous
May 2923:30Tokyo CPI ex Fresh Food (YoY)0.9%0.9%0.7%
May 2923:30National CPI Ex Food, Energy (YoY)-0.1%0.0%0.1%
May 2923:30National Consumer Price Index (YoY)0.8%0.9%1.2%
May 2923:30Tokyo CPI ex Food, Energy (YoY)0.1%0.0%0.0%
May 2923:30National CPI Ex−Fresh Food (YoY)0.9%1.0%1.2%

Japan Apr Core CPI +0.9% On Year; Mkt Expected +1.0% (Dow Jones)

Japan's core consumer price index rose 0.9% in April from a year earlier, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said Friday. The reading missed the 1.0% gain forecast by economists polled by Dow Jones Newswires and Nikkei. The latest core index figure, which excludes volatile fresh food prices, rose for the seventh straight month, following a 1.2% gain in March.

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Japan JOBLESS RATE

Date (GMT)EventActualCons.Previous
May 2923:30Jobless Rate4.0%3.9%3.8%

Japan's Apr Jobless Rate 4.0%; Market Expected 3.9% (Dow Jones)

Japan's jobless rate rose to a seasonally adjusted 4.0% in April from the previous month's 3.8%, the government said Friday, suggesting the nation's employment conditions are worsening. Data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications also showed the total number of jobless rose for the first time in 29 months, increasing by 70,000 from the same month a year earlier to 2.75 million.

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Economic Events

Date (GMT)CountryEventActualCons.Previous
May 3005:00JP Construction Orders (YoY) (Apr) -8.4%-16.0%6.4%
05:00JP Housing Starts (YoY) (Apr) -8.7%-11.8%-15.6%
06:00DE Retail Sales (MoM) (Apr) -1.7%0.6%-0.1%
06:00DE Retail Sales (YoY) (Apr) -1.0%-2.0%-6.3%
09:00EMUConsumer Price Index (YoY) (May) Preliminary Release3.5%3.3%
09:00EMUUnemployment Rate (Apr) 7.1%7.1%
09:30CH KOF Leading Indicator (May) 1.091.20
12:30US Core Personal Consumption Expenditure − Prices Index (MoM) (Apr) 0.1%0.2%
12:30US Core Personal Consumption Expenditure − Prices Index (YoY) (Apr) 2.1%2.1%
12:30CA Gross Domestic Product (MoM) (Mar) 0.1%-0.2%
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