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Australia's CPI exceeded expectations at 3.5%, suggesting the RBA might keep rates steady, pushing AUD/USD up amid risk-on sentiment and ahead of US data. AUD/NZD shows bullish potential above key supports. Source: Getty Forex Market sentiment Inflation United States dollar AUD/NZD AUD/USD Written by: Richard Snow | Analyst, DailyFX, Johannesburg Publication date: Thursday 25 April 2024 07:15 Australian inflation eases less than anticipated in Q1 Monthly, quarterly and yearly inflation measures showed disappointing progress towards the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) target. The monthly CPI indicator for May rose to 3.5% versus the prior 3.4% to round off a disappointing quarter where the first three months of the year revealed a rise of 1%, trumping the 0.8% estimate and prior marker of 0.6%. Source: DailyFX Generally higher service cost pressures in the first quarter have made a notable contribution to the stubborn inflation data – something the RBA will most likely continue to warn against. The local interest rate is expected to remain higher for longer in part due to the sluggish inflation data, but also due to the labour market remaining tight. A strong labour market facilitates spending and consumption, preventing prices from declining at a desired pace. Markets now foresee no movement on the rate front this year with implied basis point moves all in positive territory for the remainder of the year. This is of course likely to evolve as data comes in but for now, the chances of a rate cut this year appear unlikely. Implied basis point changes in 2024 for each remaining RBA meeting Source: Refinitiv AUD/USD continues to benefit from the return to risk assets After escalation threats between Israel and Iran appeared to die down, markets returned to assets like the S&P 500 and the ‘high beta’ aussie dollar. AUD/USD subsequently reversed after tagging the 0.6365 level – the September 2022 spike low and surpassed 0.6460 with ease. Upside momentum appears to have found intra-day resistance at a noteworthy area of confluence resistance – the intersection of the 50 and 200-day simple moving averages (SMAs). The move could also be inspired by reports of Israel preparing to move on Hamas targets in Rafah, which could risks deflating the recent lift in risk sentiment. US GDP data tomorrow and PCE data on Friday still provide an opportunity for increased volatility and a potential USD comeback should both prints surprise to the upside, further reinforcing the higher for longer narrative that has reemerged. All things considered, AUD may be susceptible to a sifter end to the week. AUD/USD daily chart Source: TradingView AUD/NZD bullish continuation shows promise AUD/NZD entered into a period of consolidation as prices eased in the form of a bull flag pattern. After yesterday’s close, a bullish continuation appears on the cards for the pair despite today’s intraday pullback from the daily high. A move below 1.0885 suggests a failure of the bullish continuation but as long as prices hold above this marker, the longer-term bullish bias and the prospect of a bullish continuation remains constructive. One thing to keep in mind is the risk of a shorter-term pullback as the RSI approaches overbought once more. Upside target appears at 1.1052 (June 2023 high) and 1.0885 to the downside. AUD/NZD daily chart Source: TradingView This information has been prepared by IG, a trading name of IG Australia Pty Ltd. In addition to the disclaimer below, the material on this page does not contain a record of our trading prices, or an offer of, or solicitation for, a transaction in any financial instrument. IG accepts no responsibility for any use that may be made of these comments and for any consequences that result. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Consequently any person acting on it does so entirely at their own risk. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. It has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and as such is considered to be a marketing communication. Although we are not specifically constrained from dealing ahead of our recommendations we do not seek to take advantage of them before they are provided to our clients. -
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cate
Hi all,
I use IG charts in preference to the PRT. In the last few hours they've developed a new feature - which is one of the things I dislike about PRT which is why I don't use them. My orders are being displayed on the chart with great big red squares and blue circles right on top of the current candle making it hard to see what's going on. I often have a couple of pending orders and they're creating a complete mess. Also hard to read the chart with my own lines of support and resistance, and the daily pivots, when the orders are showing as massive horizontal lines across everything. I tried to get rid of the lines and only succeeded in changing my pending orders, which was a bit alarming. Have been through the preferences and checked that I don't have "deal through charts" enabled, but can't see any way of getting back to how things were before.
I hope this isn't a new permanent "feature". Horrors!
Thanks,
Cate
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