Weekly Review

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Weekly Review

USD INDEX A strong week saw buyers once again looking up at the 100.00 mark. Friday’s strong job report (NFP) confirmed the uptrend. Not only does a Fed rate cut now seem unlikely, but it appears rates may well stay high for longer with talk of a hike now entering the picture. Rising bond yields...

Posted on June 7, 2026

Weekly Review

USD INDEX Sellers won out on the week, adding a lower high and lower low on the chart. However, the small red body, alongside the previous week’s doji-like candlestick confirms the uncertainty and lack of direction for the world’s reserve currency. The ley 99.00 level continues to be a pivotal d...

Posted on May 31, 2026

Weekly Review

USD INDEX The doji-like candlestick confirms the lack of new direction as the index closed back where it started. However, buyers did enough to signal an uptrend (MA s crossed to upside) with a higher high and higher low on the chart. High yields with Fed turning bullish, USD data continues to o...

Posted on May 24, 2026

Weekly Review

USD INDEX A strong week for the USD as buyers confirmed demand for the world’s global currency. Hot inflation data contributes to Fed turning bullish, high yields attract investors, and the safe haven asset draws appeal as geopolitical conflicts show little in terms of an optimistic outcome. Res...

Posted on May 17, 2026

Weekly Review

USD INDEX The bearish bias and negative sentiment surrounding the world’s reserve currency continues with another red weekly candlestick adding to the downtrend (5 of past 6 weekly candlesticks are red). Current support level again successfully guarded by buyers, for now. Note the descending tri...

Posted on May 10, 2026

Weekly Review

USD INDEX Sellers added to the downtrend as demand for USD remains limited, in spite of an uncertain middle east conflict showing no signs of a practical settlement - the safe haven status and liquidity elements which saw a flight to USD when the war started, are no longer creating demand for th...

Posted on May 3, 2026

Weekly Review

USD INDEX The 3- week USD sell-off was halted this week as buyers recorded a slight gain within a relatively tight trading range. Notwithstanding, the green candlestick does reflect a lower high on the chart with the trend remaining down. The failed middle east negotiations add to demand for the...

Posted on April 26, 2026

Weekly Review

USD INDEX Although buyers did step in late in the week, the sell-off in USD continued for a 3rd straight week with lower highs and lower lows confirming the downtrend. Interestingly the factors which drove investors to buy USD at the start of the middle east conflict (safe asset and liquidity) d...

Posted on April 19, 2026

Weekly Review

USD INDEX A strong reversal saw USD sold off across the board with the index recording it’s lowest close since the start of the middle east conflict 6 weeks ago (Feb 27th 2026). Initially the conflict saw a run to USD safety (safe haven and liquidity), however last week’s proposed peace settleme...

Posted on April 12, 2026

Weekly Review

USD INDEX A volatile and undecided week for the global currency which saw sellers step in on the prospect of hope and a potential settlement in the middle east conflict, however renewed aggressive rhetoric quickly saw the USD rally to close the week. The uptrend remains intact. Noteworthy is the...

Posted on April 5, 2026

Weekly Review

USD INDEX A strong week for the global reserve currency with demand for USD across the board. Buyers erased last week’s sell-off and is once again ready to test the 100.00 level. Liquidity, safe haven asset, oil over $100 with global growth concerns, all contributing. Note the first fib retracem...

Posted on March 29, 2026

Weekly Review

USD INDEX Spurred on by a flight to USD safety immediately following the US/Israel attack on Iran (Feb 28th), the index rally confirmed demand for the global reserve currency. However, as the war enters it’s 4th week the chart reflects a sharp pullback as sellers entered the picture with a steep...

Posted on March 22, 2026

Weekly Review

USD INDEX The uptrend picked up momentum all through the week with a strong push Friday securing a yearly high for the index. As global geopolitical conflict/middle east war enters week 3, the flight to USD safety as the safe asset/currency of choice has been confirmed. Buyers will aim to mainta...

Posted on March 15, 2026

Weekly Review

USD INDEX Today exposed the volatility and fragility of financial markets in times of war. The index gapped higher to start the week, yet within hours of the Asian session opening, sellers stepped in and sold off sharply through the European and US sessions. Noticeably, today’s close lies alongs...

Posted on March 8, 2026

Weekly Review

USD INDEX The index was relatively unchanged for the week. The gains (green candlestick) reflected on the chart was basically due to the gap lower to start the week, with the weekly close almost matching that of the previous week. The sideways trend/activity is expected to react sharply to the U...

Posted on March 1, 2026

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