FXstreet.com

Market Session Recaps

0

0

New York Session

Thu, Oct 23 2008, 22:06 GMT
by Forex.com Research Desk

FOREX.com


The buck sold off in NY trading as the counterintuitive relationship of higher US stocks and lower USD held again.  US equities rose 1.25% led by surges in energy and utilities stocks.  EUR/USD jumped more than 140 pips in the session towards the 1.2930 area.  The pair made another try for the 1.2740/20 zone which looms as critical support here.  The 1.2930/40 area is proving a decent barrier to upside as well, but we would expect strength on a break above there.

The JPY crosses were ultimately higher after spending most of the NY session in the basement.  USD/JPY rose a modest 20 pips to 97.20/30 as weakness in the buck limited the upside here.  EUR/JPY however was about 170 pips higher into the 125.70/80 zone.  We would expect good follow through from stocks in Asia to see JPY crosses make another push into fresh highs.

The Canadian dollar finally had an up day as higher oil prices helped nudge USD/CAD lower.  The pair plunged more than -250 pips into the 1.2470/80 area after making a high just above 1.2730.  Oil rallied more than $3 in electronic trading and was now sitting well above the $69/bbl mark.  Downside remains here while below $70/bbl and we would expect a reversal back into the $65/bbl zone to see USD/CAD retest the recent highs.

Upcoming Economic Data Releases (Asia Session)   Prior   Estimate

  • No data or central bank speakers scheduled

Archive

Forex.com  | 44 Wall Street, 7th Floor New York, NY 10005-2401
http://www.forex.com/ | info@forex.com

Legal disclaimer and risk disclosure

The information and opinions in this report are for general information use only and are not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase of sale of any currency. All opinions and information contained in this report are subject to change without notice. This report has been prepared without regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any particular recipient. While the information contained herein was obtained from sources believed to be reliable, author does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, nor does author assume any liability for any direct, indirect or consequential loss that may result from the reliance by any person upon any such information or opinions.

Related reports

European and US summary - Jobs Data Disappoints, USD Edges Up by Forexnews.com
Sun, Nov 8 2009, 21:58 GMT

U.S. Forex Market Commentary by GCI
Sun, Nov 8 2009, 21:52 GMT

Daily Currencies Report - Equity Markets Soar on Friday by UFX Bank
Sun, Nov 8 2009, 08:16 GMT

FX View - Headline unemployment rate creates dollar shocker by Interactive Brokers LLC
Fri, Nov 6 2009, 18:41 GMT

Forex Daily Overview - USD mixed, unemployment rises to 10.2% by Easy Forex
Fri, Nov 6 2009, 18:31 GMT

eurusd, eurjpy, usdcad, usdjpy

View All

Related content


Interested in forex trading? forex brokerage firms!


FX Solutions LLC
Contact the broker/FDM
Open a demo account
MG Financial Group
Contact the broker/FDM
Open a demo account
Alpari (UK) Limited
Contact the broker/FDM
Open a demo account
FXDD
Contact the broker/FDM
Open a demo account
Alpari (US), LLC
Contact the broker/FDM
Open a demo account

GET CASH BACK FOR YOUR TRADES!   Learn more about the Pip Rebate Program

Note: All information on this page is subject to change. The use of this website constitutes acceptance of our user agreement. Please read our privacy policy and legal disclaimer.

Trading foreign exchange on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to trade foreign exchange you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment and therefore you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose. You should be aware of all the risks associated with foreign exchange trading and seek advice from an independent financial advisor if you have any doubts.

Opinions expressed at FXstreet.com are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the opinion of FXstreet.com or its management. FXstreet.com has not verified the accuracy or basis-in-fact of any claim or statement made by any independent author: errors and Omissions may occur.

Any opinions, news, research, analyses, prices or other information contained on this website, by FXstreet.com, its employees, partners or contributors, is provided as general market commentary and does not constitute investment advice. FXstreet.com will not accept liability for any loss or damage, including without limitation to, any loss of profit, which may arise directly or indirectly from use of or reliance on such information.

©2009 "FXstreet.com. The Forex Market" All Rights Reserved.