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20 February 2024,02:05

Daily Market Analysis

Dollar Flat: Investors Await Key Inflation Report

20 February 2024, 02:05

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Dollar in consolidation mode ahead of key economic data, investors are advised to continue eyeing on US CPI.

The US Dollar adopts a consolidated stance in anticipation of key economic data, particularly US inflation and retail sales figures. Investors are closely monitoring the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January, expecting a year-on-year increase of 2.90%, a slight dip from the preceding month. The US equity market experiences a modest retreat from all-time highs as investors engage in profit-taking ahead of pivotal economic data releases, with uncertainties lingering over the potential impact of US inflation data on Federal Reserve decisions. In the energy sector, oil prices continue their ascent due to global supply concerns and regional tensions, including threats to shipping in the Red Sea and geopolitical complexities surrounding the Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations.


Current rate hike bets on 20th March Fed interest rate decision

Source: CME Fedwatch Tool

0 bps (82%) VS -25 bps (18%)

Market Overview

market overview price chart 13 February 2024

Economic Calendar

(MT4 System Time)

economic calendar 13 February 2024

Source: MQL5  

Market Movements

dollar index dxy price chart 13 February 2024

DOLLAR_INDX, H4

The US Dollar maintains a consolidated stance as investors await crucial data on US inflation and retail sales, seeking clues on potential shifts in the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy. Anticipation surrounds the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January, with economists expecting a rise of 2.90% year-on-year, down from the previous month’s 3.4%. Investors are advised to closely monitor fresh economic data for nuanced trading signals.

The Dollar Index is flat while currently testing the support level. However, MACD has illustrated diminishing bearish momentum, while RSI is at 54, suggesting the index might be traded higher since the RSI stays above the midline. 

Resistance level: 104.65, 105.70

Support level: 103.85, 102.15


gold xau/usd price chart 13 February 2024

XAU/USD, H4

Gold prices remain in consolidation, finding support at various levels as investors eagerly await further fresh US economic data, particularly the upcoming release of US CPI data. This data, scheduled for later in the week, is expected to offer insights into the Federal Reserve’s potential decisions on interest rates, prompting investors to stay vigilant for evolving trading signals.

Gold prices are trading lower following the prior retracement from the resistance level. MACD has illustrated increasing bearish momentum, while RSI is at 41, suggesting the commodity might extend its losses toward support level since the RSI stays below the midline. 

Resistance level: 2035.00, 2055.00

Support level: 2015.00,  2000.00


GBP/USD price chart 13 February 2024

GBP/USD,H4

Despite a lack of impactful catalysts from the UK, Pound Sterling remains in a holding pattern, leaving investors searching for a clearer market direction. Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey suggests a potential upturn in the economy in the long term, but highlights caution due to subdued trends in productivity and investment. To gauge the progress of the UK’s economic recovery, investors are urged to stay attuned to upcoming data releases for precise trading signals.

GBPUSD is trading higher following the prior breakout above the previous resistance level. MACD has illustrated increasing bullish momentum, while RSI is at 55, suggesting the pair might extend its gains since the RSI stays above the midline. 

Resistance level: 1.2710, 1.2785

 Support level:1.2610, 1.2530


EUR/USD price chart 13 February 2024

EUR/USD,H4

With a scarcity of Eurozone catalysts, the EUR/USD pair’s dynamics are influenced by a rebound in the US Dollar ahead of the crucial US inflation report. The absence of substantial market drivers from the Eurozone amplifies the impact of Dollar movements on the pair, prompting investors to closely monitor the unfolding developments in anticipation of clearer trading signals.

EUR/USD is trading higher following the prior rebound from the support level. MACD has illustrated increasing bullish momentum, while RSI is at 56, suggesting the pair might extend its gains since the RSI stays above the midline. 

Resistance level: 1.0830, 1.0925

Support level: 1.0745, 1.0665


dow jones price chart 13 February 2024

Dow Jones,H4

The US equity market experiences a slight dip from all-time highs as investors engage in profit-taking ahead of crucial economic data releases. Uncertainties loom over the impact of US inflation data, which could influence Federal Reserve decisions and, in turn, the attractiveness of the US equity market. Over recent months, megacaps with a focus on artificial intelligence have led a bullish trend on Wall Street.

Dow Jones is trading higher following the prior breakout above the resistance level. The RSI remains flowing in the upper region while the MACD hovers flat above the zero line, suggesting the index remains trading with strong bullish momentum. 

Resistance level: 39420.00, 40000.00

Support level: 37925.00, 36745.00


AUD/USD price chart 13 February 2024

AUDUSD, H4

The Australian Dollar stands firm while testing the resistance level. The rise in Chinese New Loans acts as a supportive factor for the AUD/USD pair, demonstrating the intertwined nature of the Chinese and Australian economies. However, concerns about deflation in China pose a potential headwind for the pair. The Australian Dollar (AUD) is intricately connected to the economic developments in China, considering the substantial trade partnership between the two nations

AUD/USD is trading higher while currently testing the resistance level. However, MACD has illustrated diminishing bullish momentum, while RSI is at 51, suggesting the pair might experience technical correction since the RSi retreated sharply from overbought territory. 


Resistance level: 0.6535, 0.6615

Support level: 0.6485, 0.6410


crude oil price chart 13 February 2024

CL OIL, H4

Persistent threats to shipping in the Red Sea, strikes on Russian refineries in Ukraine, and US refinery maintenance, spurring fears upon supply disruption, oil prices continue to rise. Ongoing geopolitical tensions, including the Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations, complicate the oil market outlook. Meanwhile, Iraq’s commitment to OPEC decisions and production limits adds another layer of influence to the evolving oil landscape.

Oil prices are trading higher following the prior breakout above the resistance level. However, MACD has illustrated diminishing bullish momentum, while RSI is at 65, suggesting the commodity might experience technical correction since the RSI retreated sharply from overbought territory.

Resistance level: 78.65,  81.20

Support level: 75.20, 71.35

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