Two trades to watch GBPUSD looks beyond 135 WTI gains after US stimulus agreement
Markets are setting out on the front foot after strong gains on Wall Street and a push higher in Asia overnight. A new US stimulus bill and a Brexit deal are boosting sentiment as markets head towards the new year.
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- Markets are setting out on the front foot after strong gains on Wall Street and a push higher in Asia overnight.
- A new US stimulus bill and a Brexit deal are boosting sentiment as markets head towards the new year.
- Concerns over rapid growth in covid cases could keep the lid on optimism in Europe.
GBP/USD rebounds after steep losses
GBP/USD experienced heavy selling pressure on Monday, falling around 150 pips from its swing high of 13575 as post Brexit euphoria quickly gave way to concerns over the lack of a service sector agreement with the EU and rising covid chaos in the UK.
Today’s more upbeat mood is pressuring the USD. Demand for the safe haven is lagging as US lawmakers push forward with a covid relief package. GBP/USD picked up from session lows of 1.3430 overnight to just shy of the key psychological level of 1.35.
Signs of dip buying favours GBP/USD bulls, the pair bounced off support at 20 sma and is looking to test resistance at the day’s high of 13495 prior to 1.35 psychological level. The pair has struggled so far to find acceptance above 1.35. However, a sustained move above 1.35 could see yesterday’s high of 1.3575 back in focus ahead of 1.3625 (high 24th Dec).
On the flip side, immediate support can be seen at 1.3430 (20 SMA &daily low) ahead of 1.34 round number and 1.3350 lower band of the ascending channel. A break below 1.3260 (50 sma) would be seen as a key move by the bears.
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US stimulus agreement boosts WTI demand outlook
Oil is on the rise on expectations of rising oil demand as the US could expand covid relief payments and as Brexit finally offers some stability.
Whilst markets are trading range-bound owing to thin holiday volume, the prospect of larger stimulus aid is lifting sentiment and future demand expectations.
Near term concerns over the covid variant and tighter lockdown restrictions in the US and Europe could limit gains.
US crude inventory data is due later today. Crude stocks are expected to have fallen by 2.1 million barrels.
An OPEC+ meeting on 4th January also hangs over the market.
WTI shows mild gains and is hovering near session highs of $48 as it keeps the 20 and 50 sma on 4 hour chart as immediate support. Should this support hold a move towards $48.50 and $49 the monthly high could be on the cards, ahead of $50 round number and psychological level.
A break below the 20& 50 sma could open the door to $47, the 100 sma and $46.15 last week’s low, negating the bullish trend.
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- Markets are setting out on the front foot after strong gains on Wall Street and a push higher in Asia overnight.
- A new US stimulus bill and a Brexit deal are boosting sentiment as markets head towards the new year.
- Concerns over rapid growth in covid cases could keep the lid on optimism in Europe.
GBP/USD rebounds after steep losses
GBP/USD experienced heavy selling pressure on Monday, falling around 150 pips from its swing high of 13575 as post Brexit euphoria quickly gave way to concerns over the lack of a service sector agreement with the EU and rising covid chaos in the UK.
Today’s more upbeat mood is pressuring the USD. Demand for the safe haven is lagging as US lawmakers push forward with a covid relief package. GBP/USD picked up from session lows of 1.3430 overnight to just shy of the key psychological level of 1.35.
Signs of dip buying favours GBP/USD bulls, the pair bounced off support at 20 sma and is looking to test resistance at the day’s high of 13495 and 1.35 psychological level. The pair has struggled so far to find acceptance above 1.35. However, a sustained move above 1.35 could see yesterday’s high of 1.3575 back in focus ahead of 1.3625 (high 24th Dec).
On the flip side, immediate support can be seen at 1.3430 (20 SMA &daily low) ahead of 1.34 round number and 1.3350 lower band of the ascending channel. A break below 1.3260 (50 sma) would be seen as a key move by the bears.
Learn more about trading forex
US stimulus agreement boosts WTI demand outlook
Oil is on the rise on expectations of rising oil demand as the US could expand covid relief payments and as Brexit finally offers some stability.
Whilst markets are trading range-bound owing to thin holiday volume, the prospect of larger stimulus aid is lifting sentiment and future demand expectations.
Near term concerns over the covid variant and tighter lockdown restrictions in the US and Europe could limit gains.
US crude inventory data is due later today. Crude stocks are expected to have fallen by 2.1 million barrels.
An OPEC+ meeting on 4th January also hangs over the market.
WTI shows mild gains and is hovering near session highs of $48 as it keeps the 20 and 50 sma on 4 hour chart as immediate support. Should this support hold a move towards $48.50 and $49 the monthly high could be on the cards, ahead of $50 round number and psychological level.
A break below the 20& 50 sma could open the door to $47, the 100 sma and $46.15 last week’s low, negating the bullish trend.
Learn more about trading commodities.
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