USD/JPY: Simple Trading Tips for Beginner Traders on August 9 (U.S. Session)

Analysis of Trades and Tips for Trading the Japanese Yen

The pair continues to lose volatility, as evidenced by the morning's movements. The test of the 147.20 level occurred when the MACD indicator was just starting to rise from the zero mark, confirming the correct entry point for buying the dollar. However, as you can see on the chart, significant growth in the pair did not materialize. Most likely, we will not see anything exciting in the second half of the day since there is no US data and no scheduled speeches by Federal Reserve representatives. For this reason, it's better to trade inside the sideways channel. Regarding the intraday strategy, I plan to act based on the implementation of Scenario #2.

Buy Signal

Scenario #1: Today, I plan to buy USD/JPY when it reaches the entry point around 147.46 (the green line on the chart) with the target of rising to the 148.06 level (a thicker green line on the chart). At 148.06, I will exit my purchases and open sales in the opposite direction, targeting a move of 30-35 points in the opposite direction from that level. A strong rise in the pair today seems unlikely. Important: Before buying, make sure that the MACD indicator is above the zero mark and is just beginning to rise from it.

Scenario #2: I also plan to buy USD/JPY today if the 146.97 price level is tested twice consecutively when the MACD indicator is in the oversold area. This will limit the pair's downside potential and lead to an upward market reversal. A rise to the levels of 147.46 and 148.06 can be expected.

Sell Signal

Scenario #1: I plan to sell USD/JPY today after it breaks below the 146.97 level (the red line on the chart), which will likely lead to a rapid decline in the pair. The key target for sellers will be the 146.29 level, where I will exit my sales and immediately buy USD/JPY, aiming for a move of 20-25 points in the opposite direction. Pressure on the pair will return if buyers fail to show activity near the daily high, as observed in the morning. Important: Before selling, make sure that the MACD indicator is below the zero mark and is just beginning its decline from it.

Scenario #2: I also plan to sell USD/JPY today if the 147.46 price level is tested twice consecutively when the MACD indicator is in the overbought area. This will limit the pair's upward potential and lead to a downward market reversal. A decline to the levels of 146.97 and 146.29 can be expected.

Chart Overview:

* Thin green line – The entry price at which you can buy the trading instrument.
* Thick green line – The suggested price where you can set Take Profit or manually fix profits, as further growth above this level is unlikely.
* Thin red line – The entry price at which you can sell the trading instrument.
* Thick red line – The suggested price where you can set Take Profit or manually fix profits, as further decline below this level is unlikely.
* MACD Indicator – When entering the market, it is important to consider overbought and oversold zones.




Important: Beginner traders on the Forex market need to be very cautious when making entry decisions. It is best to stay out of the market before the release of important fundamental reports to avoid being caught in sharp price swings. If you decide to trade during news releases, always set stop orders to minimize losses. Without stop orders, you can quickly lose your entire deposit, especially if you don't use risk management and trade with large volumes.

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On Thursday, the EUR/USD pair resumed its decline towards the 38.2% corrective level at 1.0879, but it fell just a few points short. The pair then reversed near this level and returned to the 1.0917–1.0929 zone. A rebound from this zone today would indicate a new drop in the euro towards the 1.0879 level, while consolidation above it would suggest growth towards the 0.0% corrective level at 1.1008. However, this zone is not particularly strong on its own, and false




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GBP/USD: simple trading tips for beginners for the European session on August 9

Analysis of trades and tips on on GBP/USD

The price test of 1.2703 occurred when the MACD indicator began moving up from the zero mark, confirming the correct entry point for buying the pound. As a result, GBP/USD rose by more than 30 pips. Selling on the rebound at 1.2738 at the end of the day was a questionable idea and yielded little profit. Pound buyers coped well with yesterday's pressure and can expect the pair to sustain the correction today. The lack of significant data will allow the pound to rise further against the dollar, but a significant surge in the pair is unlikely. It is best to rely on dips in GBP/USD and act on long positions as low as possible. As for the intraday strategy, I will focus more on implementing scenarios No. 1 and No. 2.

Buy signals

Scenario No 1. Today, I plan to buy the pound when the price reaches the entry point around 1.2760, plotted by the green line on the chart, with the goal of rising to 1.2802, plotted by the thicker green line on the chart. In the area of 1.2802, I plan to exit long positions and sell the pound in the opposite direction, counting on a movement of 30-35 pips from the level. It is unlikely for the pound to show a strong rise in the first half of the day, so be careful when buying against the trend. Important: Before buying, ensure the MACD indicator is above the zero mark and starting to rise from it.

Scenario No 2. I also plan to buy the pound today if the price at 1.2735 is tested twice consecutively when the MACD indicator is in the oversold area. This will limit the pair's downward potential and lead to a reverse market upturn. One can expect growth to the opposite levels of 1.2760 and 1.2802.

Sell signals

Scenario No 1. Today, I plan to sell the pound after testing 1.2735 plotted by the red line on the chart, which will lead to a rapid decline in GBP/USD. The key target for sellers will be 1.2690, where I will exit short positions and immediately open long positions in the opposite direction (expecting a movement of 20-25 pips in the opposite direction from that level). You can sell the pound if buyers fail in the area of the intraday high. Important: Before selling, make sure that the MACD indicator is below the zero mark and is just starting to decline from it.

Scenario No 2. I also plan to sell the pound today in case of two consecutive price tests of 1.2760 when the MACD indicator is in the overbought area. This will limit the pair's upward potential and lead to a reverse market downturn. One can expect a decline to the opposite levels of 1.2735 and 1.2690.

What's on the chart:

Thin green line: the entry price at which you can buy the trading instrument.

Thick green line: the estimated price at which you can set Take Profit or manually close positions, as further growth above this level is unlikely.

Thin red line: the entry price at which you can sell the trading instrument.

Thick red line: an estimated price at which you can place Take Profit or manually close positions, as further decline below this level is unlikely.

MACD indicator: when entering the market, it is essential to be guided by overbought and oversold zones.

Important: Novice traders in the forex market must be cautious when deciding to enter the market. It is best to stay out of the market before important fundamental reports are released to avoid getting caught in sharp price fluctuations. If you decide to trade during news releases, always place stop orders to minimize losses. You must set stop orders to avoid losing your entire deposit, especially if you don't use money management and trade in large volumes.

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Forecast for EUR/USD on August 9, 2024

On Thursday, the euro had a volatile day, with a range of just over 30 pips, closing the day down by four pips. There is a struggle at the MACD line on a weekly time frame.

A daily close below the 1.0905 level would mark a significant victory for the bears, potentially initiating a medium-term decline toward the target of 1.0636. However, today is Friday, so there's a high likelihood of the week closing with a white candle, which would mean a weekly close above the MACD line, indicating medium-term growth.

In the daily time frame, the Marlin oscillator is declining right after forming a divergence.

The situation on the 4-hour chart requires additional confirmations of the bears' strength—breaking through the MACD line (1.0870) and the Marlin oscillator not falling deeply into the oversold zone. Otherwise, the euro buyers may intercept the initiative. It's a situation of uncertainty and waiting. The likelihood of growth is 55%.

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Review of GBP/USD on August 9; The pound just needs a correction already!

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The GBP/USD pair traded sideways for most of Thursday and only managed to edge up towards the evening. This minor rise cannot confidently be called "the beginning of a strong upward movement," but it may be the start of a correction. Recall that the CCI indicator entered the oversold area, and the British pound had fallen for three consecutive weeks, which was somewhat surprising. However, when shifting to the 24-hour time frame, all surprise dissipates. The British pound has been on an upward trend for almost a year, although there have been mostly no reasons for this. The Bank of England ultimately began easing monetary policy even before the Federal Reserve, which was hard to believe at the beginning of the year. But the fact remains. Unlike the Fed, the Bank of England might continue to lower rates, as inflation at 2% allows it to do so.

Therefore, in the medium term, we maintain our forecast of continued declines for the pound. While many analysts hold a different view, repeatedly suggesting that the Fed will soon start lowering its rate, we have been hearing this since January, and the situation remains unchanged. We do not believe that the current state of the American economy and labor market is so dire that the Fed has no choice but to start easing. Hence, we have our doubts about the central bank's decision to lower the rate in September.

Even if this happens, the market has already priced in how many rate cuts? Two? Three? In any case, the pound has risen too strongly against the dollar. And, let's remember that the current, almost yearly growth is still a correction against a more substantial, preceding decline, as seen in the daily time frame. Yes, the correction has taken a somewhat unusual form, but various corrections occur in the currency market.

We also admit that the illogical growth of the British currency will be replaced by an illogical (for many traders) decline. It would be nice for market makers to start pushing the pair downward when everyone expects it to rise. It would be nice if the dollar started to appreciate when the Fed begins to lower rates. Let's recall that the dollar started depreciating when the first rumors appeared last year that the US central bank might begin monetary easing. This once again proves the effectiveness of the rule "buy the rumor, sell the news." The market "oversold" the dollar on rumors, and now it may begin to buy on facts.

We believe that further growth of the GBP/USD pair is unclear, and the economic reports in the United Kingdom are no better than those in the US. Therefore, this factor does not work in favor of the British pound.

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The average volatility of GBP/USD over the last five trading days is 101 pips. This is considered an average value for the pair. On Friday, August 9, we expect movement within the range limited by 1.2633 and 1.2835. The higher linear regression channel is directed upwards, signaling the continuation of the upward trend. The CCI indicator has formed oversold conditions, but we do not yet expect a substantial rise from the pound. However, a bullish divergence has also been formed. A correction may start.

Nearest Support Levels:

  • S1 – 1.2695
  • S2 – 1.2665
  • S3 – 1.2634

Nearest Resistance Levels:

  • R1 – 1.2726
  • R2 – 1.2756
  • R3 – 1.2787

Trading Recommendations:

The GBP/USD pair remains below the moving average line and has a good chance of sustaining its bearish momentum. Short positions remain valid with initial targets at 1.2665 and 1.2634. We are not considering long positions at this time, as we believe that the market has already processed all the bullish factors for the British currency (which are not much) multiple times. The pound sterling may only begin to correct next week, as indicated by the CCI entering the oversold area and forming a bullish divergence.

Explanations for Illustrations:

Linear Regression Channels: help determine the current trend. If both are directed in the same direction, it means the trend is strong.

Moving Average Line (settings 20,0, smoothed): determines the short-term trend and the direction in which trading should be conducted.

Murray Levels: target levels for movements and corrections.

Volatility Levels (red lines): the probable price channel in which the pair will spend the next 24 hours, based on current volatility indicators.

CCI Indicator: Entering the oversold area (below 250) or the overbought area (above +250) means a trend reversal is approaching.

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The dollar didn't fall for the bluff

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Don't bet against the Federal Reserve. This market principle should be ingrained in traders from the start, but failing to heed it won't lead to big earnings. It seems the markets are playing poker with central banks, and their August maneuvering more closely resembles a bluff. The Bank of Japan took the bait, promising not to raise the overnight rate if market turbulence persists. Will the Fed fall for it? The fate of EUR/USD depends on it.

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What happened on August 5 has been compared to Black Monday, October 19, 1987. The movements of assets were rapid in both instances, but there are differences between these events. From the beginning of the year until mid-summer, the S&P 500 did not face a significant correction, and investors became fixated on buying tech stocks, selling the Japanese yen, and engaging in carry trading. They were all reversed in August.

The trigger was the Bank of Japan's tightening of monetary policy, which was then exacerbated by fears of an impending recession in the US economy. Now, investors are concerned with one question: Has the panic in the financial markets, including Forex, ended?

The markets are normalizing because of the stabilization of the main currencies involved in carry-trade, like the Japanese yen, Mexican peso, and Australian dollar. JP Morgan believes that about 75% of the transactions in the carry-trade game have been closed. A quarter remains. This does not rule out further shocks, but they are unlikely to be comparable in scale to Black Monday. According to LPL Financial, the drop in Treasury yields and the US dollar's weakness will strengthen the yen, increasing the risks of further unwinding carry-trade.

Diminishing fears allows for the formation of a strategy to sell EUR/USD on its rise. However, deterioration in US macro data, especially in the labor market, calls for adjustments to this strategy. Unsurprisingly, investors are holding their breath, awaiting the release of unemployment benefits claims data. Indeed, before recessions, unemployment rises slowly and then accelerates. The American economy is not yet in a recession, but a downturn is not out of the question.

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In my opinion, until the release of the US inflation data for July on August 14, the markets will be nervous and erratic, leading to a consolidation of EUR/USD in the range of 1.0865-1.1000. It is not ruled out that quotes will break out of this range and return later.

Technically, on the daily chart, EUR/USD is in a short-term consolidation within the Adam and Eve pattern. The bulls' inability to break through the upper boundary of the fair value range from 1.0815 to 1.0940 indicates their weakness. It provides a basis for forming short positions on the euro against the US dollar, targeting 1.0880 and 1.0865.

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USD/JPY: simple trading tips for beginners for the European session on August 8

Analysis of trades and tips on USD/JPY

The price test of 146.95 occurred when the MACD indicator had moved significantly below the zero mark, limiting further downward potential for the pair. For this reason, I did not sell. After quite an extended period, another test at 146.95 took place when the MACD began to move down from the zero mark, which means traders could enter the market to sell the dollar. However, after the pair fell 25 pips, the pressure decreased. Yesterday's statements by the deputy governor of the Bank of Japan, stating that the central bank would not raise interest rates when financial markets are unstable, calmed the markets, but it did not last long. Today, the demand for the yen has returned, and Japanese data on bank lending and the current account did not influence this. As for the intraday strategy, I will rely more on implementing scenarios No. 1 and 2 for selling further along the trend.

Buy signals

Scenario No. 1. Today, I plan to buy USD/JPY when the price reaches the entry point around 146.49, plotted by the green line on the chart, with the goal of rising to 147.49 plotted by the thicker green line on the chart. At around 147.49, I will exit long positions and open short ones in the opposite direction, expecting a movement of 30-35 pips in the opposite direction from that level. The pair can only rise today within the framework of an upward correction. But the higher the pair, the more attractive it is to sell the dollar. Important: Before buying, ensure the MACD indicator is above the zero mark and starting to rise from it.

Scenario No. 2. I also plan to buy USD/JPY today in case of two consecutive tests of 145.85 when the MACD indicator is in the oversold area. This will limit the pair's downward potential and lead to a reverse market upturn. One can expect growth to the opposite levels of 146.49 and 147.49.

Sell signals

Scenario No. 1. I plan to sell USD/JPY today only after testing 145.85 plotted by the red line on the chart, which will lead to a rapid decline in the pair. The key target for sellers will be 144.84, where I will exit short positions and immediately open long positions in the opposite direction, expecting a movement of 20-25 pips in the opposite direction from that level. Pressure on USD/JPY may return at any moment, especially in case of unsuccessful correction in the first half of the day and failure to test the daily high. Important: Before selling, ensure the MACD indicator is below the zero mark and starting to decline.

Scenario No. 2. I also plan to sell USD/JPY today in case of two consecutive price tests at 146.49 when the MACD indicator is in the overbought area. This will limit the pair's upward potential and lead to a reverse market downturn. One can expect a decline to the opposite level of 145.85 and 144.84.

What's on the chart:

Thin green line: the entry price at which you can buy the trading instrument.

Thick green line: the estimated price at which you can set Take Profit or manually close positions, as further growth above this level is unlikely.

Thin red line: the entry price at which you can sell the trading instrument.

Thick red line: an estimated price at which you can place Take Profit or manually close positions, as further decline below this level is unlikely.

MACD indicator: when entering the market, it is essential to be guided by overbought and oversold zones.

Important: Novice traders in the forex market must be cautious when deciding to enter the market. It is best to stay out of the market before important fundamental reports are released to avoid getting caught in sharp price fluctuations. If you decide to trade during news releases, always place stop orders to minimize losses. You must set stop orders to avoid losing your entire deposit, especially if you don't use money management and trade in large volumes.

Remember, a clear trading plan, like the one I've outlined, is essential for successful trading. Making impulsive decisions based on the current market situation is a losing strategy for novice intraday traders.Pentru mai multe detalii, va invitam sa vizitati stirea originala.

GBP/USD: simple trading tips for beginners for the European session on August 8

Analysis of trades and tips on on GBP/USD

The price test of 1.2700 occurred when the MACD indicator had significantly moved downward from the zero mark, which limited the pair's downward potential by the end of the day. For this reason, I did not sell the pound and turned out to be wrong. I did not find any other entry points into the market. Yesterday, the market completely ignored the Halifax house price index report in the UK, and the fact that the pair continues to trade within the channel indicates a high probability of further declines for the pound. Considering how active the sellers are at the slightest rise in the pair, there can be no doubt about testing monthly lows in the near future. However, this requires economic reports, which we do not have today. As for the intraday strategy, I will focus more on implementing scenarios No. 1 and No. 2.

Buy signals

Scenario No 1. Today, I plan to buy the pound when the price reaches the entry point in the area of 1.2706, plotted by the green line on the chart, with the goal of rising to 1.2738, plotted by the thicker green line on the chart. In the area of 1.2738, I plan to exit long positions and sell the pound in the opposite direction, counting on a movement of 30-35 pips from the level. It is unlikely for the pound to show a strong rise in the first half of the day, so be careful when buying against the trend. Important: Before buying, ensure the MACD indicator is above the zero mark and starting to rise from it.

Scenario No 2. I also plan to buy the pound today if the price at 1.2684 is tested twice consecutively when the MACD indicator is in the oversold area. This will limit the pair's downward potential and lead to a reverse market upturn. One can expect growth to the opposite levels of 1.2706 and 1.2738.

Sell signals

Scenario No 1. Today, I plan to sell the pound after testing 1.2684 plotted by the red line on the chart, which will lead to a rapid decline in GBP/USD. The key target for sellers will be 1.2652, where I will exit short positions and immediately open long positions in the opposite direction (expecting a movement of 20-25 pips in the opposite direction from that level). You can sell the pound if buyers fail in the area of the intraday high. Important: Before selling, make sure that the MACD indicator is below the zero mark and is just starting to decline from it.

Scenario No 2. I also plan to sell the pound today in case of two consecutive price tests of 1.2706 when the MACD indicator is in the overbought area. This will limit the pair's upward potential and lead to a reverse market downturn. One can expect a decline to the opposite levels of 1.2684 and 1.2652.

What's on the chart:

Thin green line: the entry price at which you can buy the trading instrument.

Thick green line: the estimated price at which you can set Take Profit or manually close positions, as further growth above this level is unlikely.

Thin red line: the entry price at which you can sell the trading instrument.

Thick red line: an estimated price at which you can place Take Profit or manually close positions, as further decline below this level is unlikely.

MACD indicator: when entering the market, it is essential to be guided by overbought and oversold zones.

Important: Novice traders in the forex market must be cautious when deciding to enter the market. It is best to stay out of the market before important fundamental reports are released to avoid getting caught in sharp price fluctuations. If you decide to trade during news releases, always place stop orders to minimize losses. You must set stop orders to avoid losing your entire deposit, especially if you don't use money management and trade in large volumes.

Remember, a clear trading plan, like the one I've outlined, is essential for successful trading. Making impulsive decisions based on the current market situation is a losing strategy for novice intraday traders.Pentru mai multe detalii, va invitam sa vizitati stirea originala.

Technical Analysis of Intraday Price Movement of GBP/CHF Cross Currency Pairs, Thursday August 08, 2024.

From what we can see on the 4-hour chart of the GBP/CHF cross currency pair, there are several interesting things. First, the EMA 20 intersects downwards from the EMA 50. Second, the Double Top pattern appears in the Stochastic Oscillator indicator. On the contrary, the GBP/CHF price movement forms a Higher - High and third, the strengthening correction that occurs actually forms an Ascending Broadening Wedge pattern where these three things indicate that in the near future GBP/CHF has the potential to weaken down to the 1.0786-1.0743 area level. If this area level is successfully broken downwards, then GBP/CHF will continue to weaken to the 1.0636 level. However, if on its way to these levels, there is suddenly a strengthening correction again, especially if it successfully breaks above the 1.1017 level, then all the weakening continuation scenarios that have been described previously will be invalid and canceled by themselves.

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