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USDCAD
Growth before the decision on the interest rate of the US Fed


The American currency shows flat trading dynamics in tandem with the Canadian dollar, consolidating near 1.2835. The day before, USDCAD showed an active decline, retreating from local highs since the end of December 2021, which was caused by investors fixing long positions in anticipation of the publication of the final protocols of the US Federal Reserve. The consolidated forecast assumes an increase in the interest rate by 50 basis points at once; in addition, the US regulator is likely to announce the start of a program to reduce its balance sheet in the amount of almost 9 trillion dollars. It is possible that officials may decide to take more active steps aimed at tightening monetary policy, as well as adjust their plans for the near future.

This week statistics on the national labor markets of the US and Canada traditional for the beginning of the month will be published. Both reports will appear on Friday and may have a significant impact on the dynamics of the trading instrument. Forecasts suggest that the US economy created about 400K jobs in April, which is slightly lower than the previous value of 431K, while the Unemployment Rate may fall from 3.6% to 3.5%. An increase in the Number of Employed in Canada by 55K people is expected, which is also worse than last month's data, when the figure was 72.5K; however, the Unemployment Rate may also correct from 5.3% to 5.2%.

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On the daily chart, Bollinger Bands are steadily growing. The price range slightly expands from above, but remains too spacious for the current flat nature of trading. MACD is reversing into a descending plane, forming a weak sell signal (trying to consolidate below the signal line). Stochastic shows a more confident decline, signaling in favor of the development of the correctional decline in the ultra-short term.

Resistance levels: 1.2850, 1.2900, 1.2950, 1.3 | Support levels: 1.28, 1.275, 1.27, 1.265

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The European currency shows ambiguous trading dynamics against the USD during the Asian session, consolidating near the 1.0516 mark.

The instrument is under pressure from high inflation, the growth of which in the eurozone in April was recorded at around 7.5%, a record high over the past 25 years. To support citizens and businesses against the backdrop of skyrocketing energy and food prices, the Italian government will allocate about 14B euros for social payments. According to Prime Minister Mario Draghi, the authorities will also provide a one-time financial assistance of 200 euros to low-income citizens (about 28M Italians will receive assistance), and will reduce taxes to market participants with energy-intensive production.

Meanwhile, data on the state of the German labor market turned out to be mixed: in April, the number of unemployed fell by 13K, although analysts expected a more significant value of -15K, and in March the figure was completely fixed at around -18K. Thus, the level of unemployment was 5.0%, which is fully in line with March statistics, but the overall rate for all eurozone countries rose to 6.8% against the forecast of 6.7%, which, however, is lower than 6.9% shown in the previous month. Relatively positive data did not lead to the continuation of a serious decline in euro quotes against the USD.

The situation may change as early as tonight, when the decision of the US Fede on the interest rate will be published. The consolidated forecast assumes an increase in the indicator by 50 basis points at once, in addition, the announcement of the start of a program to reduce the balance sheet of the department by a total of 9T dollars is expected. It is also worth noting that the statistics from JOLTS on the number of vacancies in the US labor market, which reflected the growth of the indicator to 11.549M from 11.344M a month earlier, remained almost completely ignored by the bidders.

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The trading instrument is trading below the support line of the global downward channel, which indicates the strength of the downward pressure. Technical indicators hold a global sell signal: fast EMAs on the alligator indicator are below the signal line, and the AO oscillator histogram continues to fall in the sell zone, forming downward bars.

Support levels: 1.0466, 1.018 | Resistance levels: 1.0756, 1.1158​
 
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The Australian dollar shows negative dynamics against the US currency during the Asian session, correcting after a sharp rise the day before, which contributed to the movement of AUDUSD quotes to new local highs from April 22.

Investors evaluate the results of a two-day meeting of the US Federal Reserve, at which officials raised interest rates by 50 basis points to 1.00%, and also announced a phased introduction of a quantitative tightening program. From June this year, the regulator will begin to reduce its balance sheet by 47.5 billion dollars a month, and from September the pace will increase to 95 billion dollars. The regulator also noted in a statement that economic activity declined in the first quarter amid elevated inflation. The fears of American officials are also caused by the complication of the epidemiological situation in China, since against the background of the quarantine restrictions introduced, serious disruptions in supply chains are possible. Thus, the US financial regulator made the previously announced decisions, and also signaled a moderate rate increase in the future, which caused a wave of disappointment among investors, as well as a sell-off of the US currency.

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On the daily chart, Bollinger Bands are steadily declining. The price range is narrowing from below, reflecting the emergence of ambiguous dynamics of trading in the short term. MACD is growing, having formed a strong buy signal and being located above the signal line. Stochastic keeps its upward direction but is approaching its highs, which reflects the risks of overbought AUD in the ultra-short term.

Resistance levels: 0.725, 0.73, 0.7341, 0.74 | Support levels: 0.7164, 0.71, 0.705, 0.7

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The New Zealand dollar shows mixed trading dynamics during the Asian session, consolidating near 0.6530 and its local highs from April 27. On Wednesday, NZDUSD showed a sharp increase, which allowed the instrument to move away from record lows.

The investor activity was facilitated by the results of the meeting of the US Fed. As expected, the regulator raised interest rates by 50 basis points and also announced the start of a quantitative tightening program starting June 1. Initially, it is planned to buy securities for a total of 47.5 billion dollars, but then within three months the volume will be increased to 95 billion dollars. Thus, the US financial authorities decided not to rush to tighten monetary policy, which crossed out the premature conclusions of traders on the upcoming rate hikes by 75 basis points at once.

An additional negative factor for the American currency was weak macroeconomic statistics from the US. The ADP report on employment in the private sector in April showed a drop in Nonfarm Payrolls from the previous 479 thousand to 247 thousand, while analysts expected a value of 395 thousand. The ISM Services PMI in April also showed an active decline from 58.3 to 57.1 points, while the market expected the index to rise to 58.5 points.

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On the daily chart, Bollinger Bands are steadily declining. The price range is narrowing actively, reflecting the emergence of ambiguous dynamics of trading in the short term. MACD has reversed to growth having formed a new buy signal (located above the signal line). Stochastic shows a more confident uptrend, but also points to growing risks of the New Zealand dollar being overbought in the nearest time intervals.

Resistance levels: 0.6567, 0.6600, 0.6650, 0.67 | Support levels: 0.6500, 0.6450, 0.64, 0.635

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The US dollar shows moderate growth, developing a strong "bullish" momentum formed the day before and updating record highs since March 2020.

Market activity remains subdued again, as US investors prefer to wait for the April report on the national labor market to be published at the end of the week. However, after the increase in the interest rate of the US Federal Reserve, as well as rather restrained comments by the Chair of the regulator, Jerome Powell, who promised not to exceed a reasonable rate of increase in the value by 50 basis points, interest in macroeconomic publications has noticeably decreased. One way or another, the labor market is still one of the key indicators for the US Federal Reserve when making decisions on monetary policy. Forecasts for the current report are quite optimistic and suggest an increase in Nonfarm Payrolls by almost 400 thousand (against 431 thousand last month) and a decrease in the Unemployment Rate from 3.6% to 3.5%.

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Last Monday, the head of the Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research Guy Parmelin admitted that in the event of an embargo of Russian oil and gas, the situation in the national economy would become much more complicated. Against this background, the Federal Council decided to create by the end of this year an organization to overcome crisis situations in the gas industry and possible shortages of “blue fuel”, as well as a tracking system that will control possible risks of electricity shortages at an early stage.

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On the daily chart, Bollinger Bands are steadily growing. The price range is expanding but it fails to conform to the surge of “bullish” activity at the moment. MACD indicator is growing preserving a stable buy signal (located above the signal line). Stochastic, having retreated from its highs at the beginning of the week is again reversing into a horizontal plane, still indicating the risks of the instrument being overbought in the ultra-short term.

Resistance levels: 0.99, 0.9950, 1 | Support levels: 0.9847, 0.98, 0.977, 0.97​
 
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The US dollar shows weak growth against the Japanese yen in Asian trading, again trying to consolidate above 130.50 and holding on to multi-year highs, updated at the end of last week. The instrument develops a "bullish" signal formed the day before and has already completely leveled the results of the decline last Wednesday, when the US currency came under pressure after the publication of the US Federal Reserve's decision on the interest rate. The regulator expectedly increased the indicator by 50 basis points at once, and also announced the launch of a quantitative tightening program in order to reduce its balance sheet by almost 9 trillion dollars.

On Friday, the yen is practically not supported by rather strong statistics on inflation in Japan: the Tokyo Consumer Price Index in April sharply accelerated from 1.3% to 2.5% YoY, which turned out to be significantly higher than market expectations at 1.9%. Excluding food and energy prices, inflation in the region rose by 0.8% after falling by 0.4% a month earlier, although preliminary estimates of experts assumed that the negative dynamics would remain at the level of –0.5%.

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Meanwhile, the Governor of the Bank of Japan, Haruhiko Kuroda, announced the continuation of inflationary pressure on the national economy this year against the backdrop of a significant increase in prices for electricity, utilities and food. The country is dependent on Russian energy resources: oil imports are 3.6%, and liquefied natural gas imports amount to 8.8%, and, according to the country's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Koichi Hagiuda, it will not be able to abruptly refuse supplies. According to the forecasts of the department, the negative dynamics of consumer prices will slow down somewhat by 2023, and until that moment, the country's financial authorities do not plan to intervene in the process and tighten monetary policy, since the inflation rate in Japan is much lower than in other developed countries, although preliminary data for April indicate its increase to 1.8% from 0.8%.

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On the daily chart, Bollinger Bands demonstrate active ascending trading dynamics. The price range expands from above, freeing a path to new record highs for the "bulls". MACD indicator reversed to growth while trying to form a new buy signal (the histogram is about to consolidate above the signal line). Stochastic reacted only by a reversal in a horizontal plane, indicating an approximate balance of sentiment in the short and ultra-short term.

Resistance levels: 130.79, 131.24, 132, 133 | Support levels: 130.00, 129.39, 128.62, 127.5​
 
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On the daily chart, GBPJPY is correcting above 157.96 and 159 levels. On the 4H time frame, the pair violated the ascending trendline with a weak selling force. The breach could be a whipsaw. However, if the breakout is correct, the instrument will target 157.96 and 159 supports. This scenario remains operational as long as GBPJPY trades below the 25 daily moving average and the descending trendline.

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On the other hand, the uptrend continues if the bulls breach the descending trendline and the 25 moving average. In this scenario, the pair will target 164.24 and 168.42.

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The British pound is trading up against the US currency, trying to recover from four sessions of decline, which led to new record lows since June 2020. The instrument remains under pressure from extremely low demand for risky assets, which, in turn, pushes the US currency to update record highs.

Despite an attempt by the Bank of England to stabilize the situation, experts fear that a sharp rise in interest rates could have an extremely negative impact on the recovery of the British economy, up to the onset of a recession. Meanwhile, the situation with energy resources remains tense, given that the EU and the UK continue to increase sanctions pressure against the Russian economy in response to a special military operation in Ukraine. Last Sunday, the leaders of the G7 countries held talks via videoconference, during which they supported the decision to phase out energy resources, as well as a ban on oil imports from Russia.

The data published the day before put additional pressure on the British currency. Thus, BRC Like-For-Like Retail Sales in April showed a decrease of 1.7% after falling by 0.4% a month earlier, while analysts expected an acceleration of negative dynamics, but expected a slightly more modest decrease of –1.6%. Tomorrow, investors will follow the publication of updated data on the dynamics of UK GDP for Q1 2022.

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Bollinger Bands on the daily chart show a steady decline. The price range is narrowing, reflecting the emergence of multidirectional trading dynamics in the short term. MACD indicator reverses to growth while forming a new buy signal (the histogram is about to consolidate above the zero level). Stochastic shows similar dynamics, recovering from its lows, indicating the risks of oversold pound in the ultra-short term.

Resistance levels: 1.24, 1.25, 1.26, 1.2674 | Support levels: 1.225, 1.22, 1.215, 1.21

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The Australian currency continues unsuccessful attempts to change the global trend against the US dollar, but there are again obstacles to growth. At the moment, the AUDUSD pair is correcting at 0.6961.

Yesterday, the Australian dollar corrected upwards after publication of data on the index of business confidence from the National Bank of Australia, which amounted to 20 points in April, having risen from 15 points a month earlier. At the same time, Q1 retail sales amounted to 1.2%, significantly lower than 7.9% in the previous period but higher than analysts' pessimistic forecast, which assumed a decline to 1.0%. Today, positive statistics were leveled by data on the consumer sentiment index from Westpac with a forecast for May, which reflected a decrease in the index by 5.6% after falling by 0.9% in April. The statistics clearly show signs of a slowdown in the economy, which negatively affects the national currency's exchange rate.

The main pressure on the instrument is exerted by the US dollar, whose quotes are at high levels close to 104 in the USD Index. The key event of this week will be today's publication of a report on consumer prices, which will show the real state of inflation in the US. Most regional FRB officials have already spoken out in favor of the expected decline to 8.1% from the current 8.5%, which, in turn, is not in line with other economic indicators. If actual inflation continues to rise, this could completely undermine the market's confidence in the actions of the US Federal Reserve and its forecasts.

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The price moves within the Expanding formation pattern on the global chart, having reached the support line. Technical indicators keep a sell signal, reflecting the beginning of a possible reversal: indicator Alligator's EMA fluctuations range slightly narrows, and the AO oscillator histogram forms multidirectional bars.

Resistance levels: 0.7, 0.7265 | Support levels: 0.69, 0.67​
 
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The European currency traded with mixed dynamics against the US dollar during the Asian session, consolidating near 1.05. The day before the euro made an attempt to grow, having received support from the optimistic statements of the President of the European Central Bank (ECB), but the "bulls" failed to consolidate on new local highs. EURUSD eventually returned to the "red" zone, continuing the development of flat dynamics in the short term.

The European regulator is likely to complete the asset buyback at the beginning of Q3 2022, after which it will start raising the interest rate. This was stated by the ECB President Christine Lagarde the day before, speaking in Ljubljana. Last month, officials continued their "dovish" policy from 2011 and left the interest rate on the main refinancing operations, the rate on the deposit facility and the rate on the marginal lending facility at 0.00%, -0.50% and 0.25%, respectively. Experts believe that the ECB will increase the figures in July and September, and bring the deposit rate to 1.5% within two years. However, much will depend on the development of the military conflict in Ukraine, where the situation is still extremely tense.

Meanwhile, Hungary announced its readiness to impose an embargo on Russian resources, but the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Péter Szijjártó, voiced a number of demands. In particular, he noted that the country expects concrete measures from the EU to reduce the negative consequences for the national economy if a decision is made. According to Szijjártó, official Budapest will support the pan-European embargo if it does not concern oil pipelines. Now about 65% of oil from Russia comes through the Druzhba pipeline, and the Hungarian economy does not yet have alternative options for replacing these resources.

Macroeconomic statistics from Europe published on Wednesday did not have a noticeable impact on the instrument's dynamics. Consumer Price Index in Germany in April showed an increase of 0.8%, which also fully coincided with market expectations. In annual terms, inflation fixed at around 7.4%.

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Bollinger Bands on the D1 chart still maintain a moderate downward direction. The price range is actively narrowing, reflecting the emergence of multidirectional trading dynamics in the short term. MACD is growing preserving a weak buy signal (located above the signal line). Stochastic, on the contrary, keeps its downward direction, indicating the predominance of "bearish" sentiment in the ultra-short term.

To open new trading positions, it is necessary to wait for the signals from technical indicators to be clarified.

Resistance levels: 1.0576, 1.064, 1.069, 1.0726 | Support levels: 1.05, 1.047, 1.04, 1.035

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The British pound shows an uptrend in trading, correcting after another decline the day before, as a result of which GBPUSD updated its lows since May 2020. The growth of the pound on Friday is due to the strengthening of technical factors, while the fundamental picture changes slightly and still contributes to the further weakening of the British currency.

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Due to the difficult situation in the labor market, the disruption of product supply chains, as well as rising energy prices, the cost of living crisis will affect about 1 million Britons, the National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR) has calculated. According to the data presented, inflation in the country may accelerate to 14.4% by the end of this year, reaching 40-year peak levels. Against this background, about 250K people may find themselves in extreme poverty, and the economy itself may go into recession. To solve the problem, concrete measures of assistance from the government, totaling 4.2 billion pounds, will be required.

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Bollinger Bands in D1 chart demonstrate a stable decrease. The price range is changing slightly, but remains rather spacious for the current level of activity in the market. MACD is trying to reverse upwards but preserves its previous sell signal (located below the signal line). Stochastic has been located in close proximity to its lows for quite a long time, which points to the risk of oversold GBP in the ultra-short term.

Resistance levels: 1.225, 1.24, 1.25, 1.26 | Support levels: 1.2163, 1.2074, 1.2, 1.19​
 
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The US dollar is slightly declining against the Japanese yen in Asian trading, once again trying to consolidate below 129.00. The positions of the American currency are under some pressure after the publication of disappointing macroeconomic statistics last Friday. In addition, traders are in a hurry to close long positions in the asset, fearing a corrective decline in the US government bonds, which retreated from their record highs at the end of last week.

The Japanese currency is supported today by the statistics from Japan on producer inflation. Producer Price Index accelerated in April from 0.8% to 1.2%, which turned out to be stronger than analysts' neutral forecasts. The Producer Price Index for corporate goods over the same period YoY strengthened from 9.5% to 10%, while the market expected a slight decline to 9.4%.

Last week it became known that Japan and the United States will develop cooperation in the field of research and production of semiconductors. It is predicted that the partnership agreement will be signed during the meeting scheduled for May 23. This will allow Japan to reduce its dependence on supplies from South Korea and Taiwan. In addition, the parties will work on projects in the defense, space, and cyberspace sectors. At the moment, the Japanese government intends to adjust the defense budget, increasing it to 106 billion dollars and bringing it to 2% of Gross Domestic Product against the backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions from China, North Korea and Russia, as well as the escalation of the military conflict in Ukraine.

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On the D1 chart, Bollinger Bands are gradually reversing horizontally. The price range is narrowing actively, reflecting the emergence of ambiguous dynamics of trading in the short term. MACD is going down preserving a stable sell signal (located below the signal line). At the same time, the current indicator readings weakly correlate with real market dynamics. Stochastic stopped the development of the "bearish" dynamics near the level of "20", indicating the emergence of multidirectional trading in the ultra-short term.

To open new positions, it is necessary to wait for the trade signals to become clear.

Resistance levels: 129.39, 130.00, 130.79, 131.33 | Support levels: 128.62, 127.5, 127, 126.3

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USDCAD is correcting down amid the decline in US currency quotes, trading at 1.2819.

The Canadian currency is making attempts to grow after the publication of optimistic macroeconomic data in Canada. Canada's Manufacturing Sales rose 2.5% in March against a forecast of 1.7%. Wholesale Sales increased by 0.3%, while analysts had projected a decline of 0.3%. Housing Starts should also be noted, rising to 267.3 thousand in April from 248.4 thousand in March. As for the Canadian stock market, the volume of Foreign Portfolio Investment in Canadian Securities increased by 46.94 billion dollars in March from 7.49 billion dollars a month earlier.

In turn, the US dollar is correcting in a downtrend, holding at around 103.4 in the USD Index on the back of yesterday's statements by US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell that the regulator will make every effort to stabilize inflation, even if this causes a temporary recession. At the same time, the official declined to give a precise answer to the question about the pace of the rate increase, saying that a correction of 0.75% in the current situation is not a critical need.

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On the global chart of the asset, the price is trading within the wide upward channel with dynamic borders of 1.245 - 1.31. Technical indicators have significantly weakened the potential of the buy signal, hinting at a possible continuation of the correction: fast EMAs on the Alligator indicator are approaching the signal line, and the AO oscillator histogram is forming new descending bars trading in the buy zone.

Support levels: 1.2731, 1.247 | Resistance levels: 1.2895, 1.3077​
 
USDCAD is correcting down amid the decline in US currency quotes, trading at 1.2819.

The Canadian currency is making attempts to grow after the publication of optimistic macroeconomic data in Canada. Canada's Manufacturing Sales rose 2.5% in March against a forecast of 1.7%. Wholesale Sales increased by 0.3%, while analysts had projected a decline of 0.3%. Housing Starts should also be noted, rising to 267.3 thousand in April from 248.4 thousand in March. As for the Canadian stock market, the volume of Foreign Portfolio Investment in Canadian Securities increased by 46.94 billion dollars in March from 7.49 billion dollars a month earlier.

In turn, the US dollar is correcting in a downtrend, holding at around 103.4 in the USD Index on the back of yesterday's statements by US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell that the regulator will make every effort to stabilize inflation, even if this causes a temporary recession. At the same time, the official declined to give a precise answer to the question about the pace of the rate increase, saying that a correction of 0.75% in the current situation is not a critical need.

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On the global chart of the asset, the price is trading within the wide upward channel with dynamic borders of 1.245 - 1.31. Technical indicators have significantly weakened the potential of the buy signal, hinting at a possible continuation of the correction: fast EMAs on the Alligator indicator are approaching the signal line, and the AO oscillator histogram is forming new descending bars trading in the buy zone.

Support levels: 1.2731, 1.247 | Resistance levels: 1.2895, 1.3077​
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USDCHF, the asset is back below 1​

During the Asian session, the USD/CHF pair shows a slight corrective growth, testing the level of 0.9940 for a breakout.

The instrument was actively declining yesterday, although the US macroeconomic background was quite optimistic. In particular, retail sales for April came out noticeably better than expected, reducing the risks that the US Federal Reserve will slow down the pace of monetary tightening.

Data from the EU attracted a little more attention from investors. Thus, the EU GDP for the first quarter of 2022 rose by 0.3% QoQ, which was better than the previous estimate of 0.2%. The growth rate of the European economy was also revised upward from 5% to 5.1% YoY. The employment rate increased from 2.2% to 2.6%.

The growth in demand for risky assets was also facilitated by news from China, where the authorities plan to finally lift quarantine restrictions on Shanghai from June 1 this year. The PRC continues to maintain a "zero tolerance" policy for COVID-19.

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On the daily chart, Bollinger bands are growing moderately. The price range is narrowing from above, reflecting the appearance of corrective dynamics in the ultra-short term. The MACD indicator is falling, forming a fairly strong sell signal (the histogram is below the signal line). Stochastic shows similar dynamics, being approximately in the center of its working area and signaling in favor of developing the "bearish" trend in the ultra-short term.

Resistance levels: 1, 1.005, 1.01, 1.015 | Support levels: 0.99, 0.9847, 0.977, 0.97

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The US dollar shows moderate growth against the Japanese yen in Asian trading, recovering from the active decline the day before, which led to the renewal of local lows from May 12.

The instrument is testing 129.00 for a breakout, receiving support from good macroeconomic statistics from Japan. In particular, investors welcomed yesterday's data release, which reflected a weaker slowdown in the Japanese economy in Q1 2022. The GDP showed a decline of 0.2% QoQ and 1% YoY, while forecasts suggested a contraction of 0.4% QoQ and 1.8% YoY.

Today, the yen is supported by strong data on the Machinery Orders. In March, volumes rose by 7.1% MoM and 7.6% YoY, although analysts had projected a 3.7% increase in both figures. Only the data on the dynamics of exports were somewhat disappointing. In April, Exports from Japan slowed down from 14.7% to 12.5%, which turned out to be worse than the average analysts' forecasts of a decline to only 13.8%. With persistently high Imports (although they also sank from 31.2% to 28.2%), this led to an increase in the Trade Deficit from 1019 billion to 1618 billion Japanese yen.

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In the D1 chart, Bollinger Bands are reversing horizontally. The price range expands from below, making way for new local lows for the "bears". MACD is going down preserving a stable sell signal (located below the signal line). Stochastic shows a more modest decline, reacting to the emergence of upward dynamics during the morning session on May 19.

Resistance levels: 129.39, 130, 130.79, 131.33 | Support levels: 128.62, 127.88, 127.5, 127

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The New Zealand dollar shows active growth against the US dollar during the Asian session, quickly recovering from the decline the day before, which proceeded against the backdrop of a sharp strengthening of the US currency. The US dollar was supported yesterday by the "hawkish" rhetoric of the Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, who reiterated the regulator's readiness to do everything necessary to curb inflation, which, in his opinion, threatens the foundations of the US economy.

Meanwhile, macroeconomic statistics from the US again turned out to be negative. Building Permits Change in April fell by 3.2% after rising by 1.2% a month earlier. Analysts had expected positive dynamics to remain at 1.0%. Housing Starts in April decreased from 1.728 million to 1.724 million. The MBA Mortgage Applications fell 11% as of May 13 after rising 2% in the previous period.

Today's data from New Zealand do not have a significant impact on the dynamics of the instrument. Anyway, the Producer Price Index Input in Q1 2022 increased by 3.6% after rising by 1.1% in the previous quarter. The Producer Price Index Output for the same period accelerated from 1.4% to 2.6%.

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In the D1 chart, Bollinger Bands are reversing horizontally. The price range is narrowing, reflecting the emergence of ambiguous dynamics of trading in the short term. MACD grows, preserving a stable buy signal (located above the signal line). Stochastic keeps its upward direction but is rapidly approaching its highs, which reflects the risks of overbought NZD in the ultra-short term.

Resistance levels: 0.6400, 0.6450, 0.6500, 0.6567 | Support levels: 0.6300, 0.6250, 0.6200, 0.6150

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The pound shows the uptrend in trading with the US currency during the morning session, testing the level of 1.2550 for a breakout and updating local highs from May 5. The strengthening of the British currency at the beginning of the week is facilitated by the growth of corrective sentiment for the US dollar against the backdrop of a noticeable decrease in the yield of US Treasury bonds.

Also, traders are still taking a lead from relatively optimistic macroeconomic statistics from the UK on Friday, which turned out to be significantly better than negative forecasts. In April, Retail Sales added 1.4% after falling by 1.2% a month earlier, although analysts had expected a decline of 0.2%. In annual terms, the indicator showed a sharp drop of 4.9% after increasing by 1.3% in March, while preliminary market estimates suggested a more active decline of 7.2%. Retail Sales excluding Fuel increased by 1.4% MoM, but decreased by 6.1% YoY, while the forecast was for a contraction of 0.2% MoM and 8.4% YoY.

Today, statistics on housing prices in the UK were released. Rightmove House Price Index increased by 2.1% in monthly terms and by 10.2% in annual terms, which turned out to be slightly higher than the previous values at the levels of 1.6% MoM and 9.9% YoY.

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In the D1 chart, Bollinger Bands are reversing horizontally. The price range is narrowing, reflecting the emergence of ambiguous dynamics of trading in the short term. MACD indicator is growing keeping a buy signal (located above the signal line). Stochastic shows an unsteady uptrend, but is located in close proximity to its highs, which points to the risk of overbought GBP in the ultra-short term.

Resistance levels: 1.26, 1.2674, 1.28, 1.29 | Support levels: 1.2500, 1.24, 1.2250, 1.2163

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The New Zealand dollar shows moderate growth during the morning session, updating local highs from May 5. NZDUSD is testing 0.655 for a breakout.

The US dollar is still under pressure from macroeconomic statistics, which indicates a gradual slowdown in the national economy. At the same time, the US Federal Reserve signaled earlier that after raising the rate in June and July, a pause will be taken in the monetary policy tightening cycle to assess the balance of inflationary risks and pressure on the economy due to high rates. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) raised its rate last week, which, in general, coincided with most forecasts of market experts. The next meeting of the regulator will take place on July 13. The macroeconomic statistics released on Friday in New Zealand put moderate pressure on the positions of the instrument. ANZ Consumer Confidence in May fell from 84.4 to 82.3 points, which turned out to be worse than the average analysts' forecasts.

New Zealand authorities will open their borders to foreigners on July 31, lifting travel restrictions two months ahead of schedule. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the country will only accept vaccinated tourists, who will still need to be tested. Prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, tourism was one of the most highly developed industries in New Zealand, providing at least 10% of the country's total income.

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Bollinger Bands on the daily chart show a steady increase. The price range expands, freeing a path to new local highs for the "bulls". MACD grows, preserving a stable buy signal (located above the signal line). The indicator is about to test the zero level for a breakout. Stochastic, having approached its highs, shows mixed dynamics, indicating the risks of a strongly overbought New Zealand dollar in the ultra-short term.

Resistance levels: 0.6567, 0.66, 0.665, 0.67 | Support levels: 0.65, 0.645, 0.64, 0.63

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USDCAD, H4
On the four-hour chart, below the resistance level of 1.2875, there is the formation of successive Shooting Star candlestick analysis patterns, after which the asset showed a significant decrease. In the process of downward dynamics, the Three Black Crows pattern was formed, which is a model for the continuation of the "bearish" trend. Further decline of USDCAD to the nearest support level of 1.2654 is expected, fixing below which will allow the quotes to continue moving towards the area of 1.2558–1.247. An alternative scenario may be relevant in case the price breaks through the resistance level of 1.2771.

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USDCAD, D1
The daily chart shows the formation of a Head and Shoulders price pattern, the Neck line of which has been overcome. The quotes tested the broken level, forming an Evening Star candlestick analysis model at 1.2875. A confirming signal of price fixing is the formed Three Black Crows pattern of continuation of the downtrend. At the moment, under the level of 1.2733, it is possible to build a Bearish Belt Hold figure. In case of successful overcoming of the support level of 1.2654, the quotes will most likely continue their decline to the zone of 1.2558–1.247.

Support levels: 1.2654, 1.2558, 1.2470 | Resistance levels: 1.2771, 1.2875, 1.2973

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