Asian market open, Wednesday November 7th


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Professional market positioning turns short EUR again


The biggest position amongst professional players at the moment is short EUR, according to data…

Gold could be a big mover in next few days (retail market is quite long)


The market, especially the retail market, is quite long at the moment with some brokers reporting…

FX market still in stop-loss mode: Positioning light ahead of election results


My main feeling at the moment is that the market is still in stop-loss hunting mode. Yesterday we…

Last word on Melbourne Cup day goes to the bookies


Some bookmakers, obviously looking for publicity, have started to pay out on a President Obama win…

EUR/JPY: Bit of caution advised as rumours swirl


The gossip is that a major EUR/JPY transaction is going through the market at present, it started…

EUR/USD: Sovereign bids holding for now


These bids at 1.2765 have been on the books since yesterday and so far they are scaring the bears…

Spanish PM on the newswires: Many opinions on possible bail-out


The EUR has dipped slightly on the Dow Jones headlines: sustained high yields would lead to…

Only HKMA active today amongst Asian central banks


Not sure yet how much they bought at 7.7500 but they seem to have plenty of capacity to soak up all…

USD/JPY: More stops below 79.90


I thought we might be done but seemingly not, with more stops reported below 79.90. (Edit) EUR/USD:…

EUR/USD: Analysis for European open


This is the latest analysis from Chifbaw.com and you can visit their website for full details.…

Asian market overview


RBA keeps rates on hold, market now pricing in 65% chance of cut in December: Reserve managers…

USD/JPY: Looks like most of weak stops now done


Those trailing stops below 80.00 have been done so now we've gotta figure out where the next batch…

EUR/USD tends to move sharply on London open


Very recent history, ie the last few trading sessions, suggests that EUR/USD is likely to go for a…

EUR/AUD: Should be worth a risky intraday long near 1.2222


     There is a minor daily low at 1.2230 and a 50% retracement at 1.2220, so if you like all the…

AUD/JPY selling interest ensures USD/JPY stops get done


Decent-sized selling interest in AUD/JPY near 83.60, coupled with a bullish AUD/USD, has ensured…

AUD/USD technicals: Scope now to test top of weekly wedge


     The bulls seem to be back in control here at the moment and there is scope for a move towards…

There will be a Green Moon before that horse ever wins a Melbourne Cup!


Yep, I said that this morning. I also said the RBA would cut rates. A reverse indicator is also…