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Forex Weekly Outlook June 19-23

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  • Forex Weekly Outlook June 19-23

Despite the weak job data and inflation rate, the Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points to 1.25 percent. Creating further uncertainty amid political investigations in the U.S. and weak global growth.

Even though, the Fed committee was optimistic about pricing and job creation, the foreign exchange market responded differently to the U.S. dollar after retail sales figure showed another 0.3 percent decline. Suggesting consumers are wary of the political tension and uncertainty.

In the UK, the inflation rate jumped 2.9 percent, while retail sales declined 1.2 percent in May. The broad decline was as a result of drop in earnings and rising consumer prices that eroded consumers’ buying power. Plunging the pounds against majors.

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The Canadian dollar gained against most of its counterpart last week after Bank of Canada signals that higher rate is possible later in the year with solid job data released two weeks ago and surge in oil prices. This bolstered the attractiveness of the loonie and the odds of a rate hike to 90 percent.

While on the other hand, the Japanese yen declined following the decision of Haruhiko Kuroda led Bank of Japan to maintain current stimulus level without an exit strategy, citing weak inflation, lacklustre wage and slow consumer spending.

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Technically, CADJPY closed above 83.11 resistance for the first time in almost 3 months, and above 20 days moving average for the first time in almost 4 months last week. Indicating market has started pricing in potential rate hike and a series of positive economic data coming out of Canada of late.

Therefore, the pair is expected to attract enough buyers this week to boost it towards 86.36 resistance levels. Hence, I will be looking to buy this pair above the new support, 83.11 for 86.36 targets.

AUDJPY

After the Reserve Bank of Australia tightened lending rate amid fear of housing bubble. The house prices declined for the first time in 17 months and the unemployment rate improved to 5.5 percent, a 4 year low.

While, the strong labour market boost Aussie dollar’s attractiveness, the Japanese Yen dipped as explained above.

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Given Australian dollar the edge to gain about 200 pips last week. Accordingly, I am expecting Australia’s positive data and renewed interest to aid AUDJPY rally further this week. Therefore, this week, I will be looking to buy this pair above 84.44 levels for 86.34 targets.

EURNZD

The failure of the European Central Bank to state its exit strategy and get its inflation up, even though the economy is growing at a healthy pace has dampened its outlook and demands among investors.

However, the New Zealand dollar on the other hand, continued to attract buyers after data showed the economy expanded 0.5 percent in the first quarter and current account surplus stood New Zealand $240 million.

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From the chart above, this pair dropped 800 pips in the past one month but last week closed below the 1.5469 support for the first time in two months. Indicating the strength of the bearish movement established a month ago.

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Again, EURNZD daily candlestick of Thursday confirmed bearish continuation by closing as a bearish pinball. Also, below the 1.5469 price levels. Therefore, this week as long as 1.5469 holds I am bearish on this pair and will be looking to sell for 1.5118 targets.

Last Week Recap

Last week, the EURUSD was 20 pips short of our 1.1117 targets. The rebound is largely due to poor economic data released on Friday as explained above. But the bearish pinball established 3 weeks ago remained valid and as long as 1.1233 resistance holds I remain bearish on this pair. This is because the US economic data is solid when assessed from on a long-term perspective and in line with Fed targets.

Forex Weekly Outlook June 19-23

Again, the Euro single currency is overpriced without substantial data to sustain current gain. Therefore, a sustained break below the ascending channel should reinforce sellers’ interest and open up 1.1019 targets in days to come.

GBPJPY

The pound gained against the Japanese Yen despite its negative economic data and political issues because the Yen was dumped by investors last week after BOJ failed to succinctly state its exit strategy and raise rates.

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As long as 142.42 holds, I am bearish on this pair and will be looking to add to my position.

Is the CEO/Founder of Investors King Limited. A proven foreign exchange research analyst and a published author on Yahoo Finance, Businessinsider, Nasdaq, Entrepreneur.com, Investorplace, and many more. He has over two decades of experience in global financial markets.

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Nigeria Hits Historic High as Currency in Circulation Surges to N3.69 Trillion

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Nigeria’s currency in circulation surged to a historic high of N3.69 trillion, according to data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

This figure represents an increase of N43.07 billion or 1.18 percent from the total of N3.65 trillion reported in January 2024 and a 13.64 percent year-on-year rise from N3.25 trillion reported in February 2023.

Currency in circulation encompasses the physical cash, including paper notes and coins, actively used in transactions between consumers and businesses within the country.

The latest statistics indicate a considerable uptick in the availability of cash within the Nigerian economy.

The surge in currency supply comes amidst lingering concerns over a potential cash crunch following the monetary policy adjustments by the CBN, particularly the aggressive tightening stance of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).

Analysts attribute this spike to various factors, including the fear factor stemming from the cash crunch experienced in 2023 and lingering uncertainties surrounding the administration of physical currency.

Despite the surge in currency in circulation, Nigeria’s economic growth remains sluggish, with projections indicating growth rates of around 2.9 percent to 3.1 percent for 2024.

Also, inflation remains a significant concern, with the headline inflation rate climbing to 31.70 percent in February 2024 from 29.9 percent reported in January 2024, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

The CBN’s proactive approach to monetary policy, including a historic increase in the monetary policy rate (MPR) to 24.75 percent, underscores the central bank’s commitment to addressing economic challenges and fostering stability amidst persistent pressures.

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Nigerian Naira Surges to N1,350 per Dollar in Parallel Market

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The Nigerian Naira has appreciated to N1,350 per dollar in the parallel market, a significant gain from its previous rate of N1,430 per dollar just a day earlier.

Similarly, in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), the naira strengthened to N1,382.95 per dollar, indicating an upward trend across key forex segments.

Data from FMDQ revealed that the indicative exchange rate for NAFEM fell to N1,382.95 per dollar from N1,408.04 per dollar on the previous day, representing a gain of N25.09 for the naira.

This surge in the naira’s value has widened the margin between the parallel market rate and NAFEM to N32.95 per dollar from N21.96 per dollar previously.

Analysts attribute this impressive surge to recent foreign exchange reforms implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

These reforms, including the consolidation of exchange rate windows and liberalization of the FX market, have contributed to bolstering the naira’s strength against the dollar.

The CBN’s proactive measures aim to promote stability, transparency, and liquidity in the foreign exchange market, fostering confidence among investors and strengthening the national currency.

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CBN Governor Reveals $2.4 Billion Forex Forwards Under Investigation

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Governor Yemi Cardoso of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) disclosed that law enforcement agencies are currently investigating foreign exchange forwards valued at $2.4 billion.

This announcement came in the wake of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday, March 26.

Governor Cardoso shed light on the meticulous forensic audit conducted on these transactions, which uncovered numerous discrepancies, rendering them ineligible for payment.

The CBN, while settling certain tranches of FX backlog, encountered transactions riddled with issues concerning their authenticity.

To address these concerns, Deloitte management consultants were enlisted to conduct a comprehensive forensic analysis spanning several months.

The audit revealed a multitude of irregularities, including allocations disbursed without corresponding requests, lack of proper documentation, and instances of outright illegality.

Cardoso emphasized the gravity of the situation, stating, “We refused to validate them because, apart from the fact that documentation was not satisfactory in many cases, they were outright illegal.”

He underscored the commitment of law enforcement agencies to investigate these transactions thoroughly.

Despite concerns about potential backlogs among stakeholders, Cardoso assured that the market remains open and transparent for addressing any outstanding contractual obligations.

The CBN has diligently verified and settled recognized backlogs of forward transactions.

This revelation comes at a critical juncture as Nigeria grapples with economic challenges, including inflationary pressures.

The MPC’s decision to raise the benchmark interest rate to 24.75 percent reflects efforts to stabilize prices and restore the purchasing power of the average Nigerian.

As investigations unfold and regulatory scrutiny intensifies, the CBN’s commitment to transparency and financial integrity will be closely monitored by stakeholders across the nation.

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