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CAD drifts back to the 1.44 – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has drifted steadily lower since testing the 1.43 area mid-week. The USD is still trading slightly lower on the week, however, adding to last week’s small net loss despite obvious risks to the CAD, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
Fxstreet
Fri, Jan 17
USD/CNH: To trade most likely between 7.3380 and 7.3550 – UOB Group
Flat momentum suggests further range trading, most likely between 7.3380 and 7.3550. Upward momentum is beginning to fade; a breach of 7.3250 would suggest that 7.3700 is not coming into view, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.Fxstreet
Fri, Jan 17
USD/JPY: Bearish bias on the day – OCBC
USD/JPY continued to trade lower, as expectations on BoJ hike next week continues to build. Markets are pricing in 22bp hike at the upcoming MPC (vs. 11bp hike expectations at the start of the new year). Pair was last at 155.69 levels, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.
Fxstreet
Fri, Jan 17
USD/JPY decline is likely part of a lower range – UOB Group
Weakness has not stabilized, but any further US Dollar (USD) decline is likely part of a lower range of 154.90/156.15. In the longer run, USD remains weak; if it breaks below 154.90, the next objective will be at 154.40, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.Fxstreet
Fri, Jan 17
NZD/USD: Expected to trade sideways between 0.5580 and 0.5630 – UOB Group
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is expected to trade sideways between 0.5580 and 0.5630. In the longer run, NZD must break and remain above 0.5650 before a move to 0.5695 is likely, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
Fxstreet
Fri, Jan 17
AUD/USD: Upward momentum is building – UOB Group
Price movements are likely part of a range trading phase, expected to be between 0.6185 and 0.6230. In the longer run, upward momentum is building, but AUD must close above 0.6245 before a move to 0.6300 can be expected, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
Fxstreet
Fri, Jan 17
CAD: Carney’s leadership bid not a game changer – ING
Mark Carney formally announced yesterday that he will run for Canada’s Liberal Party leadership to replace Justin Trudeau. The consensus appears to be that the leadership contest will be a close one between Carney and former finance minister Chrystia Freeland.Fxstreet
Fri, Jan 17
GBP/USD: Weakness in GBP stabilizes – UOB Group
The Pound Sterling (GBP) is expected to continue to trade in a range, probably between 1.2190 and 1.2280. In the longer run, weakness in GBP has stabilized; it is likely to trade in a range between 1.2130 and 1.2390, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.Fxstreet
Fri, Jan 17
EUR/USD: Expected to be in a range of 1.0270/1.0330 – UOB Group
The Euro (EUR) is likely to consolidate further, expected to be in a range of 1.0270/1.0330. In the longer run, EUR has entered a range trading phase; it is likely to trade between 1.0220 and 1.0400 for the time being, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.Fxstreet
Fri, Jan 17
GBP eases after November GDP disappoints – Scotiabank
The Pound Sterling (GBP) quickly gave back yesterday’s gains made on the better-than expected CPI data and has slipped a bit more today after November GDP disappointed, rising 0.1% M/M, versus 0.2% expected, on weaker industrial activity, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes, ScotiabFxstreet
Thu, Jan 16
JPY outperforms on BoJ outlook – Scotiabank
The Japanese Yen (JPY) is firmer again this morning, notching up a 0.5% gain on the US Dollar (USD) behind a Bloomberg report that Bank of Japan (BoJ) officials think it is likely that they will raise the policy rate next week—barring a disruptive start to Trump’s presidency, Scotiabank’s Chief FX SFxstreet
Thu, Jan 16
USD/CNH: Above 7.3250 the 7.3700 level to come into view – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is expected to continue to trade in a range, most likely between 7.3350 and 7.3550. In the longer run, upward momentum is beginning to fade; a breach of 7.3250 would suggest that 7.3700 is not coming into view, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note.Fxstreet
Thu, Jan 16
USD/JPY: Likely to trade with a downward bias – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) is likely to trade with a downward bias; any decline is viewed as part of a lower range of 155.80/157.00. In the longer run, rapid increase in momentum indicates further USD weakness, with a technical target at 154.90, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann note.Fxstreet
Thu, Jan 16