Pound Rebounded, Oil Prices Extend A Streak Of Dramatic Volatility

2022-03-18 | Commodities , Forex , Market Insights , Precious Metals

1. Forex Market Insight  

EUR/USD

The euro climbed 0.53% against the dollar at 1.1091, hitting its highest since early March. Meanwhile, Russian and Ukrainian officials met again for peace talks, but they said their positions remain far apart.

Technical Analysis:

(EUR/USD 1-hour chart)   

Execution Insight:   

Focus on the 1.1031-line today. If the euro runs steadily above the 1.1031-line, then pay attention to the suppression strength of the two positions of 1.1143 and 1.1183.

GBP Intraday Trend Analysis   

Fundamental Analysis:   

The pound rebounded to nearly the same level as the previous session against the dollar. It briefly fell 0.5% to 1.3088 after the Bank of England (BoE) announced its interest rate decision.

The BoE raised its policy rates for the third consecutive time, restoring borrowing costs to pre-epidemic levels. The UK government bond yields fell across the board after the Bank of England policy decision was announced, with the 2-year bond yield falling more than 10 basis points to 1.30%.

Money markets are no longer betting that the Bank of England will raise rates by 50 basis points at a future meeting, after forecasts of such a large hike as early as June.

Technical Analysis:   

(GBP/USD 1-hour chart)  

Execution Insight:   

The pound is mainly focused on the 1.3104-line today. If the pound runs above the 1.3104-line, it will pay attention to the suppression of the 1.3186 and 1.3276 positions. If the pound runs below the 1.3104-line, it will pay attention to the support strength of the 1.2991-line.

2. Precious Metals Market Insight

Gold

Fundamental Analysis:   

Spot gold was higher yesterday, rising more than 1% to $1,949.72 per ounce at one point during the session, supported by a retreat in the U.S. dollar and U.S. bond yields, as the market cautiously viewed progress in the Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

Technical Analysis:   

(Gold 1-hour chart)   

Trading Strategies:

Gold pays attention to the 1929-line today. If the gold price runs steadily above the 1929-line, then it will pay attention to the suppression strength of the 1948 and 1960 positions. If the gold price breaks below the 1929-line, it will open up further downward space. At that time, pay attention to the 1919 and 1909 two positions strength of a position.

3. Commodities Market Insight   

WTI Crude Oil   

Fundamental Analysis:   

Oil prices jumped 8%, extending a streak of dramatic volatility, as the market rebounded after several consecutive days of declines and renewed concerns about supply shortages in the coming weeks due to sanctions against Russia.

Technical Analysis:

(Crude oil 1-hour chart)   

Trading Strategies:

The oil price is focused on the 97.33-line today. If the oil price runs above the 97.33-line, then it will pay attention to the suppression strength of the two positions of 107.52 and 111.95. If the oil price runs below the 97.33-line, it will pay attention to the support strength of 93.57 and 90.44.

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