Currency Weekly Research Report – 26th April to 3rd May 2019

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IMPORTANT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Germany's IFO said on Wednesday that the business climate index fell from a revised 99.7 points in March to 99.2 points in April, when the market was expecting a rise to 99.9.
  • US initial jobless claims registered 230,000, up 37,000 from the previous week's revised level, the Department of Labour reported on Thursday.
  • Japan unemployment rate rose to 2.5%, against economists' median forecast for 2.4%, figures from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications showed.
  • European Commission said a flash estimate showed euro zone consumer morale decreased to -7.9 this month from -7.2 in March.
  • US gross domestic product registered a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.2% growth in the first three months of 2019, above expectations for a reading of 2.0% and an increase from 2.2% in the final three months of last year.
  • Japan Industrial output in January-March tumbled 2.6% the biggest decline since April-June 2014.
  • Bank of Japan keeps deposit rate at -0.1%, keeps 10-yr yield target around 0%, maintains promise to buy JGBs at 80 tln yen annual pace.
  • Japan CPI, which includes oil products but excludes volatile fresh food costs rose to 0.8% In February, annual core consumer inflation hit 0.7 percent.
  • US new home sales surged 4.5% in March compared to 2.5% fall expected by market participants.

WEEKLY CHANGE & TECHNICAL LEVELS

NSE/BSE/MSEI May Futures

 Currency NSE BSE MSEI May future Weekly 26th April to 3rd May 2019

Currency agsint U.S. Dollar

Currency Currency against US Dollar Weekly 26th April to 3rd May 2019

Foreign Exchange reserves, in Billion $

Currency Foregin exchange reserves in billion dollar Weekly 26th April to 3rd May 2019

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Currency USD INR May Future Weekly 26th April to 3rd May 2019

Dollar/rupee witnessed 0.77% it biggest weekly gain since 6 January 2019 and settled at 70.33 compared to 69.49 levels. A speculative jumped it Brent which surged above $75 a barrel level, supported by tighter US sanctions against Iran and ongoing OPEC-led supply cuts, dampening the impact of a sharp rise in crude oil inventories in the US has lifted strong buying activities during the week. However, it gave up somewhat gain as local debt prices ended higher after the weekly auction by the Reserve Bank of India was fully subscribed and Brent crude oil prices tumbled on the back of comments from Trump that he talked to OPEC and told them to get the price of oil down.

Technical, on the weekly chart, USDINR Future trading on verge of its massive resistance 70.75 and break above would open the door for next resistance 71.00-71.25. Failure of the break only could create probability for correction towards 69.80-69.50 again.

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Currency Dollar index Weekly 26th April to 3rd May 2019
 

Dollar index settled with 0.69% weekly gain at 98.05 compared to previous week close of 97.38 levels. It jumped towards two year high 98.33 against the euro and continued firm versus other major counterparts too after central banks around the world turn dovish amid expectations of an upbeat GDP data from the US. However, dollar index gave up somewhat gain on bet that Federal Reserve will cut rates after better-than-expected U.S. first-quarter growth. Interest rates moved lower Friday. The 10-year Treasury yield fell to 2.504% and is down 6.8% this year.

Technical, An ascending triangle breakout was noted on the weekly chart which creating probability for 1.50-2% bullish rally from the current level and the upside level expect towards 98.80—99.50 levels. On the downside, crucial support is 97.40-96.85.

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Currency EUR INR May Future weekly 26th April to 3rd May 2019 

Euro/Rupee remained mixed node in last week and settled at 78.57 with 0.24% loss. Pair traded down over the Euro zone’s economic growth concerns after the dismal German IFO data amid strong greenback. Earlier, Euro fell to nearly two-year low after disappointing German business morale data amid Brexit woes. However, bets that Federal Reserve will cut rates after better-thanexpected U.S. first-quarter growth supported it against the dollar on Friday.

Technically, weekly price action resulted in formation of high wave candle stick which is indication for indecision in near term. This week, 79.25 will act as a massive resistance and break above could result in upside move towards 79.80 and above. Failure of the break could witness correction towards 78.00 again.

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Currency GBP INR May Future Weekly 26th April to 3rd May 2019 

Pound/Rupee remained indecisive last week and settled at 90.96 compared to 90.99 almost flat. Pair traded lower against the US dollar as hopes of a breakthrough in Brexit talks in the cross-party meet faded and UK Prime Minister Theresa May faced growing pressure to quit. Reports showed that PM May want to hold the vote this week so that her government can press ahead with Brexit after weeks of impasse.

Technically, cluster of indecisive candle stick on the weekly chart is creating probability for volatile trend in GBPINR as Brexit uncertainty is expect to hold sideways sentiment in the currency. On the downside, crucial support is seen at 90.10 and break below would extend the recent losses and it may test 89.70-89.50, else pair expect to consolidate around 90.50-91.50 levels.

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High Impact Economic Data & Events Schedule during the week

Currency High Impact Eco Data & Events Schedule during the week Weekly 26th April to 3rd May 2019
 


Note:
Economic data expectations are based on median forecast by economists or Reuters and Bloomberg survey. Here positive impact indicates currency could appreciate and negative indicates currency could depreciate in comparison with US Dollar. Technical Chart Source: Tickerplant
*DOS- Depends on statement. DOV- Depends on Votes. DOR- Depends on Report.

 


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