Forex

Forex Weekly Outlook July 4 – 8

Published

8 years ago

July 2, 2016

Post-Brexit has not only changed the way investors and businesses approach the markets, but also have up the level of uncertainty and wariness of financial market participants. Last week, the US final GDP showed that the economy rose at a 1.1 percent annualized rate in the first quarter, better than 0.8 percent previously estimated. While both consumer confidence index and manufacturing sector showed reasonable improvement, yet the dollar lost substantial ground against its counterparts, partly due to the Federal Reserve’s decision to delay rate hike, and perhaps that explained the level of uncertainty of the financial markets post-Brexit.

Another important factor to consider going forward is the global political system — the US presidential election, the Japanese election, the UK election and the on-going Australia election are key determinants of market direction as investors and businesses are expected to make adjustments to their investments and business decisions to accommodate possible changes in policies peradventure incoming administration deem it fit.

This week, traders are also expected to start pricing in the possibility of Bank of England cutting interest rates further, after the governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney said on Friday that “it is now clear that uncertainty could remain high for a while — the economic outlook has weakened and necessitate some monetary easing over the summer.” Hence, caution is advised. This week the EURUSD, AUDJPY and USDJPY top the list. Lets start;

EURUSD

There is no doubt that the US economy has rebounded from 38,000 non-farm payrolls recorded in May, what is uncertain is to what extent. For instance, the manufacturing sector improved significantly to its highest in a year, while unemployment claims surged 1k last week. But the Euro 19-nation single currency on the other hand is entangled in post-Brexit gloomy outlook with uncertainty hanging over its head, although the US dollar lost part of its gains last week I believed its largely due to a delay in the rate decision and that the Euro currency is presently not attractive enough to topple the US dollar gains just yet.

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If the pair failed to remain below 1.2304 resistance level, a sustained break will nullify this analysis as it would have confirmed an important bullish pattern. Otherwise, I am bearish on the EURUSD and expect a break of 1.1090 to open up 1.0714 target. Non-farm payroll report is due on Friday.

AUDJPY

The Aussie dollar attracted substantial buyers last week to gain back part of its losses against the Japanese yen. While the outlook seems okay without factoring in China’s weak manufacturing report released on Friday and chaotic electoral process that left the country without a conclusive election result last week, the pair remains bearish as long as 78.14 resistance level holds. Especially knowing the potential of the Japanese yen as a safe haven asset in an eventful period like this, I remain bearish on AUDJPY with 73.544 as the target.

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Again Japan’s manufacturing sector, consumer confidence and trade balance improved well enough to reinforce the sort of demand needed to weigh on the pair, since weak China’s manufacturing sector will reflect on Aussie dollar this July anyways. It is widely expected that the Reserve Bank of Australia will leave its rate unchanged on Tuesday.

USDJPY

As long as global risks remain high, global investors will continue to sell-off this pair to contain risk exposure. Even with 2 percent inflation target gradually becoming elusive, Japanese yen remains attractive.

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This pair remains on the downside as long as 104.25 resistance level holds.

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Forex

Yen Hits 34-Year Low Against Dollar Despite Bank of Japan’s Inaction

Published

23 hours ago

April 26, 2024

Samed Olukoya

The Japanese yen plummeted to a 34-year low against the US dollar, sending shockwaves through global financial markets.

Despite mounting pressure and speculation, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) chose to maintain its key interest rate.

The yen’s relentless slide, extending to 0.7% to 156.66 against the dollar, underscores deep concerns about Japan’s economic stability and the efficacy of its monetary policies.

BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda’s remarks at a post-meeting news conference did little to assuage fears as he acknowledged the impact of foreign exchange dynamics on inflation but downplayed the yen’s influence on underlying prices.

Investors, already on edge due to the yen’s dismal performance this year, are now bracing for further volatility amid speculation of imminent intervention by Japanese authorities.

The absence of decisive action from the BOJ has heightened uncertainty, with concerns looming over the potential repercussions of a prolonged yen depreciation.

The implications of the yen’s decline extend far beyond Japan’s borders, reverberating across global markets. The currency’s status as the worst-performing among major currencies in the Group of Ten (G-10) underscores its significance in the international financial landscape.

Policymakers have issued repeated warnings against excessive depreciation, signaling a commitment to intervene if necessary to safeguard economic stability.

Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki reiterated the government’s readiness to respond to foreign exchange fluctuations, emphasizing the need for vigilance in the face of market volatility.

However, the lack of concrete action from Japanese authorities has left investors grappling with uncertainty, unsure of the yen’s trajectory in the days to come.

Market analysts warn of the potential for further downside risk, particularly in light of upcoming economic data releases and the prospect of thin trading volumes due to public holidays in Japan.

The absence of coordinated intervention efforts and a clear policy stance only exacerbates concerns, fueling speculation about the yen’s future trajectory.

The yen’s current predicament evokes memories of past episodes of currency turmoil, prompting comparisons to Japan’s intervention in 2022 when the currency experienced a similar downward spiral.

The prospect of history repeating itself looms large, as market participants weigh the possibility of intervention against the backdrop of an increasingly volatile global economy.

As Japan grapples with the yen’s precipitous decline, the stakes have never been higher for policymakers tasked with restoring stability to the currency markets. With the world watching closely, the fate of the yen hangs in the balance, poised between intervention and inertia in the face of unprecedented challenges.

Naira

Dollar to Naira Black Market Today, April 25th, 2024

As of April 25th, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar to the Nigerian Naira stands at 1 USD to 1,300 NGN in the black market, also referred to as the parallel market or Aboki fx.

Published

2 days ago

April 25, 2024

Samed Olukoya

Naira to Dollar Exchange- Investors King Rate - Investors King

As of April 25th, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar to the Nigerian Naira stands at 1 USD to 1,300 NGN in the black market, also referred to as the parallel market or Aboki fx.

For those engaging in currency transactions in the Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market), buyers purchase a dollar for N1,260 and sell it at N1,250 on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024 based on information from Bureau De Change (BDC).

Meaning, the Naira exchange rate declined when compared to today’s rate below.

This black market rate signifies the value at which individuals can trade their dollars for Naira outside the official or regulated exchange channels.

Investors and participants closely monitor these parallel market rates for a more immediate reflection of currency dynamics.

How Much is Dollar to Naira Today in the Black Market?

Kindly be aware that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not acknowledge the existence of the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market.

The CBN has advised individuals seeking to participate in Forex transactions to utilize official banking channels.

Black Market Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Buying Rate: N1,300
Selling Rate: N1,290

Naira

Dollar to Naira Black Market Today, April 24th, 2024

As of April 24th, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar to the Nigerian Naira stands at 1 USD to 1,260 NGN in the black market, also referred to as the parallel market or Aboki fx.

Published

3 days ago

April 24, 2024

Samed Olukoya

As of April 24th, 2024, the exchange rate for the US dollar to the Nigerian Naira stands at 1 USD to 1,260 NGN in the black market, also referred to as the parallel market or Aboki fx.

For those engaging in currency transactions in the Lagos Parallel Market (Black Market), buyers purchase a dollar for N1,250 and sell it at N1,240 on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024 based on information from Bureau De Change (BDC).

Meaning, the Naira exchange rate declined slightly when compared to today’s rate below.

This black market rate signifies the value at which individuals can trade their dollars for Naira outside the official or regulated exchange channels.

Investors and participants closely monitor these parallel market rates for a more immediate reflection of currency dynamics.

How Much is Dollar to Naira Today in the Black Market?

Kindly be aware that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not acknowledge the existence of the parallel market, commonly referred to as the black market.

The CBN has advised individuals seeking to participate in Forex transactions to utilize official banking channels.