Forex Technical & Market Analysis: January 03 2013

MARKET OVERVIEW

2013-01-03 05:55 GMT

Congress Passes Fiscal Cliff Deal – The Breakdown

In a final hour maneuver, Congressional leaders brokered a deal that will allow the US economy to avert the Fiscal Cliff and alleviate pressure on the financial markets. The passage is being considered by some to be a victory for US President Barack Obama. But, by others, it shifts the focus to mid February when discussions are likely to begin over the impending debt ceiling.

With the bill set to be signed into law by US President Barack Obama, focus has now shifted to the impending debt ceiling debate – likely to begin in mid-February. The concern remains over the fact that Democratic leaders will need to make further concessions on spending to Republicans in order to allow an extension of the $16.4 trillion ceiling. An inability to do so would plunge the government into a plausible shutdown. This will likely include cutbacks in entitlement spending and other programs in order to equalize Republican concessions for the Fiscal Cliff deal.-FXstreet.com

Forex Economic Calendar

2013-01-03 08:55 GMT | Germany. Unemployment Change (Dec)
2013-01-03 09:30 GMT | United Kingdom. PMI Construction (Dec)
2013-01-03 13:30 GMT | United States. Initial Jobless Claims (Dec 29)
2013-01-03 19:00 GMT | United States. FOMC Minutes

Forex News

2013-01-03 05:39 GMT | EUR/GBP struggling to maintain above 0.8100
2013-01-03 05:23 GMT | GBP/USD holding above 1.6200 as Europe approaches
2013-01-03 03:18 GMT | EUR/USD loses 1.3150; stalls at 21-DMA
2013-01-03 03:12 GMT | GBP/AUD finding support at 200 day SMA 1.5450

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

EURUSD

HIGH: 1.31903 | LOW: 1.31238 | BID: 1.31371 | ASK: 1.31377 | CHANGE: -0.36% | TIME: 07:48:13

OUTLOOK SUMMARY: Down
TREND CONDITION: Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT: Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY: High

MARKET ANALYSIS – Intraday Analysis
Upwards scenario: Hourly chart correction is possible above the next resistance level at 1.3170 (R1). Next initial targets locate at 1.3189 (R2) and 1.3208 (R3). Downwards scenario: There’s a negative bias that pressures our next support level at 1.3121 (S1). Loss here might enable further market downgrade towards to expected targets at 1.3104 (S2) and 1.3086 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.3170, 1.3189, 1.3208
Support Levels: 1.3121, 1.3104, 1.3086

GBPUSD

HIGH: 1.62551 | LOW: 1.62014 | BID: 1.62219 | ASK: 1.62231 | CHANGE: -0.19% | TIME: 07:48:14

OUTLOOK SUMMAR: Down
TREND CONDITION: Downward penetration
TRADERS SENTIMENT: Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY: High

Upwards scenario: Our next resistance level is placed at 1.6258 (R1). Progress above it might enable next step of uptrend development and expose our targets at 1.6277 (R2) and 1.6295 (R3). Downwards scenario: Retracement development is limited to the next support level at 1.6201 (S1). Clearance here might change trader’s sentiment to bearish and open road towards to next targets, located at 1.6183 (S2) and 1.6164 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 1.6258, 1.6277, 1.6295
Support Levels: 1.6201, 1.6183, 1.6164

USDJPY

HIGH: 87.356 | LOW: 87.092 | BID: 87.264 | ASK: 87.269 | CHANGE: -0.08% | TIME: 07:48:15

OUTLOOK SUMMARY: Up
TREND CONDITION: Up trend
TRADERS SENTIMENT: Bearish
IMPLIED VOLATILITY: Medium

Upwards scenario: Market remains bullish oriented and next hurdle lies above the local high at 87.39 (R1).If the break occurs above it, next attractive level could be found 87.59 (R2) and any further rise would then be limited to 87.80 (R3). Downwards scenario: After the appreciation, provided yesterday price is stabilized and correction forces are possible below the support level at 86.96 (S1). Clearance here would suggest next target at 86.75 (S2). If the price holds its momentum on the downside we suggest final target for today at 86.55 (S3).

Resistance Levels: 87.39, 87.59, 87.80
Support Levels: 86.96, 86.75, 86.55

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