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Dax edges lower after weaker than expected factory orders, ZEW sentiment data in focus. USD/CAD weakens as oil prices surge after OPEC+ talks collapse.
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Dax digests weak factory orders, ZEW sentiment up next
The Dax has rallied hard over the past two months. The run higher is starting to look a little tired. Yesterday the Dax led losses in Europe, despite stronger than expected PMI data.
Today, economic data is less encouraging as German factory orders unexpectedly fall -3.7% MoM in May, down from -0.2% in April but well short of the 5% rebound expected.
Attention will now turn to ZEW sentiment data which is expected to ease slightly in July to 75.4, down from 79.8 in June.
Where next for the Dax?
After reaching an all time high in mid June, the price has been consolidating, forming a symmetrical triangle, capped on the bottom side by a trendline dating back to the start of the year and on the upper side by the descending trendline from the all time high.
The price could continue to consolidate sessions before looking to break out of the triangle on either side.
The 50 sma also appears to be offering strong support in the middle of the symmetrical triangle pattern at 15600 a break below here could indicate further losses to come.
The MACD appears to be forming a bearish crossover, supporting further downside.
Sellers would be looking for a break below 15530 and then 15450 horizontal support to see the selloff gain traction.
Meanwhile, buyers will be looking for a breakout beyond 15700 to then go ahead to target 15800 and fresh all time highs.
USD/CAD declines as oil prices surge
USD/CAD trades under pressure, reversing Monday’s gains amid strong oil prices, Canada’s main export.
Oil prices surge as OPEC+ talks collapsed on Monday with no agreement to raise production. WTI rallied to $76.90 its highest level in two and a half years.
A softer tone surrounding the US Dollar is adding pressure to the pair. The US Dollar Index trades 0.1% tracing US treasury yields lower.
Looking ahead, US ISM non-manufacturing PMI data will be in focus, a strong print could see USD/CAD attempt a rebound.
Where next for USD/CAD?
USD/CAD is pushing lower, extending its move away from 100 day ma resistance. Failure to retake this resistance level yesterday combined with bearish cross over forming on the MACD is supportive of further downside.
A move below 1.23 round number could open the door to a test of 1.2250 the late June low, before the 50 dam comes into focus at 1.22.
Any meaningful recovery would be looking to move above the downward sloping 100 dma at 1.2375 in order to target 1.2450 the July high.
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Dax digests weak factory orders, ZEW sentiment up next
The Dax has rallied hard over the past two months. The run higher is starting to look a little tired. Yesterday the Dax led losses in Europe, despite stronger than expected PMI data.
Today, economic data is less encouraging as German factory orders unexpectedly fall -3.7% MoM in May, down from -0.2% in April but well short of the 5% rebound expected.
Attention will now turn to ZEW sentiment data which is expected to ease slightly in July to 75.4, down from 79.8 in June.
Where next for the Dax?
After reaching an all time high in mid June, the price has been consolidating, forming a symmetrical triangle, capped on the bottom side by a trendline dating back to the start of the year and on the upper side by the descending trendline from the all time high.
The price could continue to consolidate sessions before looking to break out of the triangle on either side.
The 50 sma also appears to be offering strong support in the middle of the symmetrical triangle pattern at 15600 a break below here could indicate further losses to come.
The MACD appears to be forming a bearish crossover, supporting further downside.
Sellers would be looking for a break below 15530 and then 15450 horizontal support to see the selloff gain traction.
Meanwhile, buyers will be looking for a breakout beyond 15700 to then go ahead to target 15800 and fresh all time highs.
USD/CAD declines as oil prices surge
USD/CAD trades under pressure, reversing Monday’s gains amid strong oil prices, Canada’s main export.
Oil prices surge as OPEC+ talks collapsed on Monday with no agreement to raise production. WTI rallied to $76.90 its highest level in two and a half years.
A softer tone surrounding the US Dollar is adding pressure to the pair. The US Dollar Index trades 0.1% tracing US treasury yields lower.
Looking ahead, US ISM non-manufacturing PMI data will be in focus, a strong print could see USD/CAD attempt a rebound.
Where next for USD/CAD?
USD/CAD is pushing lower, extending its move away from 100 day ma resistance. Failure to retake this resistance level yesterday combined with bearish cross over forming on the MACD is supportive of further downside.
A move below 1.23 round number could open the door to a test of 1.2250 the late June low, before the 50 dam comes into focus at 1.22.
Any meaningful recovery would be looking to move above the downward sloping 100 dma at 1.2375 in order to target 1.2450 the July high.
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