Equities are showing signs of risk aversion ahead of testimony from Fed Chair Jerome Powell, though S&P 500 net-short positioning may precede a turn higher as support looms.
Equities traded little higher as the Nikkei 225 rose with NTT Docomo shares after smaller-than-expected price cuts. All the while, the S&P 500 is carving out a bearish technical pattern.
Equities traded mixed in Asia as the S&P 500 awaits the first quarter US earnings season. Upside momentum in the Nikkei 225 is fading, hinting that it may fall to support next week.
The S&P 500‘s uptrend carried on as markets focused on upbeat US ISM Manufacturing PMI data. Ahead, the risks for AUD/USD are tilted to the upside on April’s RBA rate decision.
USD/CAD dropped to support on rosy GDP data, the British Pound fell after Mays Brexit deal failed to pass through Parliament, delaying the divorce. Asia stocks may rise as Yen sinks.
Asia Pacific stocks slightly trimmed their recent gains as the FOMC neared. The Nikkei 225s uptrend is still intact, held together by rising support from the beginning of this year.
The British Pound soared in early Tuesday trade on reports UK Prime Minister Theresa May is considering delaying Brexit. AUD/USDs ascent paused on resistance as
The S&P 500 aimed higher on Friday on welcoming progress in US-China trade talks, dampening the appeal of the US Dollar. Asia Pacific equities may
The US Dollar was jawboned by risk trends and the FOMC meeting minutes as the S&P 500 took the path of least resistance. AUD/USD may
The US Dollar fell as a recovery in sentiment sapped its appeal as a haven asset. Asia stocks may rise, offering the Nikkei 225 a
EUR/USD may extend declines after support broke in the aftermath of the ECB. GBP spikes on the Brexit latest. Asia Pacific stocks may fall as