– Retail forex traders are most short Dollar and JPY since November EURJPY and EURUSD lows
– Critical question is whether next step is uptrend or this is a mere correction
– Watch video above and see charts below for full rundown on next market moves
The US Dollar and Japanese Yen have seen substantial swings in forex trading sentiment, but is this the start of a larger uptrend or mere correction?
Retail Forex Traders Now at Least short EURUSD since November Bottom
Source: FXCM Execution Desk Data
Forex Trading Crowds Have Similarly Sold Aggressively into Yen Strength versus Euro
Source: FXCM Execution Desk Data
Low Forex Volatility Prices Suggest few Betting on/Hedging against Major USD and JPY moves
Data source: Bloomberg, Chart source: DailyFX
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Forex Correlations SummaryView forex correlations to the SP 500, SP Volatility Index (VIX), Crude Oil Futures prices, US 2-Year Treasury Yields, and Spot Gold prices.
Data source: Bloomberg. Chart source: R SEE GUIDE ON READING THE ABOVE CHART
— 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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