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Japanese Yen Takes Center Stage as a Top Trade of 2014
Summary: The Japanese Yen seems at a potentially critical turning point as it nears significant resistance (USDJPY support). Which way does it break and how might we trade it?
– USDJPY nears a potentially critical turning point at major support
– Our retail forex sentiment data shows a substantial shift in positioning
– The coming weeks may determine whether USDJPY-long remains a top trade of 2014
Japanese Yen at a Potentially Critical Turning Point as USDJPY Near Significant Support
Source: FXCM Trading Station Desktop, Prepared by David Rodriguez
Our Senior Strategist accurately called for an important USDJPY pullback when it traded near multi-year highs, and now he highlights a potentially pivotal turning point in the Yen. Put simply, forex market sentiment on the Japanese Yen was at extremes and remains very one-sided. Why does that matter?
Yesterday we pointed out why recent USDJPY moves were so significant, and indeed this remains the pair to watch in the days ahead. If we see a break below key price levels we could see a short-term panic and important USDJPY losses (Japanese Yen gains). One of the most important factors remains stock markets; the USDJPY has traded virtually tick-for-tick with the SP 500.
One other important consideration is the significant shift we’ve seen in retail forex positioning. A look at our proprietary retail sentiment data shows big shifts in the Japanese Yen—particularly in the EURJPY pair.
Forex Trading Crowds Now at Biggest Long Position Since EURJPY Bottomed Near ¥119.10
Source: FXCM Trading Station Desktop, Prepared by David Rodriguez
What happens next could define Japanese Yen trends through the foreseeable future. And as a long-term JPY bear and US Dollar bull I argued that a USDJPY long position is my favorite trade of 2014. That remains true, but a substantial correction may in fact give me a better opportunity to get long at a lower price.
It will be critical to watch price action in the coming weeks as it could determine trends throughout the rest of the year. Follow any updates on the Japanese Yen and other currencies via this author’s e-mail distribution list.
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— Written by David Rodriguez, Quantitative Strategist for DailyFX.com David specializes in automated trading strategies. Find out more about our automated sentiment-based strategies on DailyFX PLUS.
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What’s inside:
- EURUSD broke the ‘neckline’ of a bearish ‘head-and-shoulders’ pattern, April trend-line
- Resistance in vicinity of 11825/80 likely to keep a lid on further strength
- Targeting the low to mid-11600s with more selling
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Coming into last week we pointed out the likelihood of finally seeing a resolution of the range EURUSD had been stuck in for the past few weeks, and one of the outcomes we made note of as a possibility was for the triggering of a ’head-and-shoulders’ pattern. Indeed, we saw a break of the ’neckline’ along with a drop below the April trend-line. This led to decent selling before a minor bounce took shape during the latter part of last week.
Looking ahead to next week the euro is set up for further losses as the path of least resistance has turned lower. Looking to a capper on any further strength there is resistance in the 11825-11880 area (old support becomes new resistance). As long as the euro stays below this area a downward bias will remain firmly intact.
Looking lower towards support eyes will be on the August low at 11662 and the 2016 high of 11616, of which the latter just happens to align almost precisely with the measured move target of the ‘head-and-shoulders’ pattern (determined by subtracting the height of the pattern from the neckline).
Bottom line: Shorts look set to have the upperhand as a fresh month gets underway as long as the euro remains capped by resistance. On weakness, we’ll be watching how the euro responds to a drop into support levels.
For a longer-term outlook on EURUSD, check out the just released Q4 Forecast.
EURUSD: Daily
—Written by Paul Robinson, Market Analyst
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EURUSD: Retail trader data shows 37.3% of traders are net-long with the ratio of traders short to long at 1.68 to 1. In fact, traders have remained net-short since Apr 18 when EURUSD traded near 1.07831; price has moved 9.6% higher since then. The number of traders net-long is 15.4% lower than yesterday and 16.4% higher from last week, while the number of traders net-short is 0.4% higher than yesterday and 10.5% lower from last week.
We typically take a contrarian view to crowd sentiment, and the fact traders are net-short suggests EURUSD prices may continue to rise. Positioning is more net-short than yesterday but less net-short from last week. The combination of current sentiment and recent changes gives us a further mixed EURUSD trading bias.
— Written by Christopher Vecchio, CFA, Senior Currency Strategist
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GBPUSD: Retail trader data shows 38.2% of traders are net-long with the ratio of traders short to long at 1.62 to 1. In fact, traders have remained net-short since Sep 05 when GBPUSD traded near 1.29615; price has moved 3.4% higher since then. The number of traders net-long is 0.1% higher than yesterday and 13.4% higher from last week, while the number of traders net-short is 10.6% lower than yesterday and 18.3% lower from last week.
We typically take a contrarian view to crowd sentiment, and the fact traders are net-short suggests GBPUSD prices may continue to rise. Yet traders are less net-short than yesterday and compared with last week. Recent changes in sentiment warn that the current GBPUSD price trend may soon reverse lower despite the fact traders remain net-short.
— Written by Christopher Vecchio, CFA, Senior Currency Strategist
To contact Christopher Vecchio, e-mail cvecchio@dailyfx.com
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