Caution Over Continued Yen Buying Trend Since Last Weekend?
17.01.2022
- Canada: Manufacturing Revenue
- U.S. markets closed for a holiday
Last weekend, the three major U.S. stock indices posted mixed results, with the Nasdaq closing higher. The market was characterized by flat stock prices, rising crude oil prices, and higher interest rates. The massive undersea volcanic eruption off the coast of Tonga that occurred last Saturday, the 15th, has not had a significant impact on the market, which continues to trade without disruption.
Although crude oil prices have fallen from their highs, Oceania currencies are showing signs of weakness in the foreign exchange market. The AUD/USD pair fell from 0.728 to 0.719 after forming a triple top on the hourly chart.From a technical perspective, the AUD/USD pair is still trading within a daily parallel channel. As it is currently near the lower boundary of the channel at 0.719, it will be interesting to see if a rebound occurs going forward.
Apart from the release of Canadian manufacturing shipments at 22:30 U.S. time and Canadian existing home sales at 23:00 today, no major economic indicators or remarks by key officials are scheduled. Additionally, U.S. markets are closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.This week, the Bank of Japan’s Monetary Policy Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, the 18th; Germany’s Consumer Price Index is set for Wednesday, the 19th; and the minutes from the ECB’s regular Governing Council meeting are scheduled for release on Thursday, the 20th.We should keep a close eye on news regarding the undersea volcanic eruption off the coast of Tonga and remain vigilant for sudden price fluctuations.
