During the Asian session on Wednesday, the USD/CAD pair rebounded after two days of losses, reaching around 1.3590. This uptick is fueled by a stronger US dollar and lower crude oil prices, which put pressure on the Canadian dollar. The decline in Western Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices to approximately $80.70 is attributed to...
USD/JPY: a SELL trade idea
2021-04-08 • Updated
What's up?
The FOMC meeting minutes released on Wednesday showed that Fed officials are committed to supporting the economy until its recovery is more secure. Today the Federal Reserve’s Chair Jerome Powell may confirm in his speech that the US central bank aims to keep interest rates lower for longer.
What does it mean for traders?
As we've established, the US dollar may find itself under additional pressure in the near term. What is the best way to trade on a weaker USD? Have a look at USD/JPY. The pair is facing the long-term resistance line at the current levels. In fact, it couldn’t rise above 111.00 and returned below 110.00. The further slide may take the price to the 200-week MA at 109.00. The Awesome Oscillator on the D1 shows potential for further decline.
Trade idea for USD/JPY
SELL at 109.40; TP 109.00; SL 109.55
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Hello again my friends, it’s time for another episode of “What to Trade,” this time, for the month of April. As usual, I present to you some of my most anticipated trade ideas for the month of April, according to my technical analysis style. I therefore encourage you to do your due diligence, as always, and manage your risks appropriately.
Bearish scenario: Sell below 1.0820 / 1.0841... Bullish scenario: Buy above 1.0827...