USD

• The Fed left interest rates unchanged as expected at the last meeting with basically no
  change to the statement. The Dot Plot still showed three rate cuts for 2024 and
  the economic projections were upgraded with growth and inflation higher and the
  unemployment rate lower.
• The US CPI beat expectations for the third
  consecutive month, while the US PPI came in line with forecasts.
• The US NFP beat expectations across the board
  although the average hourly earnings came in line with forecasts.
• The US ISM Manufacturing PMI beat expectations by a big margin with
  the prices component continuing to increase, while the US ISM Services PMI missed with the price index dropping to
  the lowest level in 4 years.
• The US Retail Sales beat expectations across the board by a
  big margin with positive revisions to the prior figures.
• The market now expects the first rate cut in
  September.

CAD

• The BoC left interest rates unchanged at
  5.00% as expected changing a line in the statement that indicated less concern
  about inflation and thus the possibility of a cut in June if the trend remains
  intact.
• The latest Canadian CPI came in line with expectations although
  the underlying inflation measures eased further.
• On the labour market side, the latest report missed
  expectations across the board although we saw an uptick in wage growth which is
  something that the BoC is watching closely.
• The Canadian Manufacturing PMI
  improved slightly in March while the Services PMI weakened further. Both the
  measures remain in contractionary territory.
• The market expects the first rate
  cut in June.

USDCAD Technical Analysis –
Daily Timeframe

On the daily chart, we can see that USDCAD pulled
back into the blue 8 moving average and
bounced as the buyers stepped in to position for a rally into new highs. From a
risk management perspective, the buyers will have a much better risk to reward
setup around the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level
and even better around the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level as they will also
find the confluence of the
previous resistance now turned support.

USDCAD Technical
Analysis – 4 hour Timeframe

On the 4 hour chart, we can see that besides the
38.2% Fibonacci retracement level, we can also find a trendline adding
confluence around the 1.37 handle. This is where we can expect the buyers to
step in with a defined risk below the trendline to position for a rally into
new highs. The sellers, on the other hand, will want to see the price breaking
lower to pile in and target a drop into the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level.

USDCAD Technical Analysis –
1 hour Timeframe

On the 1 hour chart, we can see that the price
has been diverging with
the MACD, which
is generally a sign of a weakening momentum often followed by pullbacks or
reversals. The price broke below the trendline support, so we have higher
chances to see a drop all the way down to the major trendline. We have a black
counter-trendline acting as resistance now, so if the price gets there, we can
expect the sellers to step in to position for a drop into the major trendline.
If the price were to break to the upside though, the buyers will likely pile in
to position for a rally into new highs.

This article was written by FL Contributors at www.forexlive.com.

The poll shows that no economists are anticipating a rate hike before the end of June. But 21 of 61 economists do see that rates could rise during Q3 this year. Meanwhile, 17 of 55 economists forecast that rates will be raised during Q4 instead. The median forecast sees the upper end of the overnight call rate at 0.25% in Q4 and staying there until late 2025.

Of a smaller sample size of 36 economists who provided a specific forecast on when the BOJ might move, 19% are seeing a move in July. But October is the favourite, with roughly 36% expecting a move then. Meanwhile, 31% are seeing the BOJ move in „2025 or later“.

With regards to the Japanese yen, nearly all economists (91%) say that Tokyo will step in at some point to stop the currency from weakening further.

As for the levels they expect, 16 of 21 economists expect action at 155 for USD/JPY. The remainder see a move at 156 (2), 157 (1), and 158 (2) instead.

This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

Yesterday, the Nasdaq Composite ended another day
negative with the buyers struggling to find some footing. It could have been a
mix of hawkish Fed’s Williams comments where he didn’t rule out a rate hike if
the data called for such a move, and some jitteriness due to some rumours of an
Israeli retaliation in the following 24/48 hours. Tonight, Israel did retaliate
as it carried out airstrikes on Iran, but eventually it was seen as a limited
retaliation with even Iran downplaying it. This might finally put this thing
behind our backs, and we could see some positive risk sentiment today.

Nasdaq Composite Technical
Analysis – Daily Timeframe

On the daily chart, we can see that the Nasdaq
Composite is
now getting very close to the key 15453 level. We can also notice that the
price got a bit overstretched as depicted by the distance from the blue 8 moving average. In
such instances, we can generally see a pullback into the moving average or some
consolidation before the next move.

Nasdaq Composite Technical
Analysis – 4 hour Timeframe

On the 4 hour chart, we can see that the
price got overstretched on this timeframe as well. If we were to get a final
push into the 15453 level, we can expect the buyers to step in with a defined
risk below it to position for a rally back into the 15929 level. The sellers,
on the other hand, will want to see the price breaking lower to increase the
bearish bets into the next support at
15162.

Nasdaq Composite Technical
Analysis – 1 hour Timeframe

On the 1 hour chart, we can see that we have
a trendline
defining the current downward momentum where we can find the red 21 moving average for confluence. If we
get another pullback, we can expect the sellers to step in around the trendline
with a defined risk above it to position for new lows. The buyers, on the other
hand, will want to see the price breaking higher to pile in and position for a
rally into the 15929 level.

This article was written by FL Contributors at www.forexlive.com.

As the
closing bell approaches, all eyes are turning to Netflix, the streaming giant,
poised to release its latest financial report. With share prices hovering
around the same level for the past month, can the data dump boost the company’s
stock?

Analysts
are optimistic about Netflix’s revenue and earnings, expecting growth compared
to both the previous quarter and the same period last year. Additionally,
there’s anticipation surrounding Netflix’s partnership with TKO Group Holdings to bring
WWE content to its platform, marking a significant expansion into live sports.

Projections
put Netflix’s revenue at $9.26 billion, up 13% from the same quarter last year,
with earnings per share expected to reach $4.68, a significant increase from
$3.06 a year ago. Analysts are eyeing adjusted profits of $2.07 billion.

The big
question mark, however, hangs over subscriber growth, with estimates ranging
widely. Netflix itself has projected anywhere between 1.8 million and 13.1
million new subscribers, based on previous quarters‘ performances.

After a
dip in 2022, Netflix saw a resurgence in subscriber numbers in 2023, partially
attributed to cracking down on password sharing. Despite
some backlash from users, the company’s subscriber base grew by 12% in the
fourth quarter of 2023, reaching 260.28 million paid memberships worldwide.

The
upcoming earnings report is also expected to shed light on the WWE deal, which
will see Netflix broadcasting the popular „Raw“ program starting in
2025. This move into live sports content represents a significant growth
opportunity for Netflix, signaling its ambition to diversify its offerings.

The
10-year partnership with TKO Group Holdings, which also owns UFC, positions
Netflix as a major player in the live-streaming entertainment landscape. The
exclusive rights to air „Raw“ in the US, Canada, UK, and Latin
America underscore Netflix’s commitment to expanding its audience and content
library.

Investor
expectations are high, especially given the recent volatility in Netflix stock. Despite short-term
fluctuations, the company’s shares have soared by over 80% in the past year,
reflecting confidence in its long-term prospects.

However,
Netflix’s earnings report comes at a time of uncertainty in the broader market,
with tech stocks facing headwinds amid rising US
bond yields and concerns about inflation. Netflix’s results will be closely
watched as a barometer of sentiment towards big tech companies, potentially
shaping market trends in the coming weeks.

This article was written by FL Contributors at www.forexlive.com.

USD

• The Fed left interest rates unchanged as expected at the last meeting with basically no
  change to the statement. The Dot Plot still showed three rate cuts for 2024 and
  the economic projections were upgraded with growth and inflation higher and the
  unemployment rate lower.
• The US CPI beat expectations for the third
  consecutive month, while the US PPI came in line with forecasts.
• The US NFP beat expectations across the board
  although the average hourly earnings came in line with forecasts.
• The US ISM Manufacturing PMI beat expectations by a big margin with
  the prices component continuing to increase, while the US ISM Services PMI missed with the price index dropping to
  the lowest level in 4 years.
• The US Retail Sales beat expectations across the board by a
  big margin with positive revisions to the prior figures.
• The market now expects the first rate cut in
  September.

NZD

• The RBNZ kept its official cash rate
  unchanged as
  expected with no change as the central bank continues to state that the OCR
  will need to remain at restrictive level for a sustained period.
• The latest New Zealand inflation data printed in line with expectations
  supporting the RBNZ’s patient stance.
• The labour market report beat expectations across the
  board with lower than expected unemployment rate and higher wage growth.
• The Manufacturing PMI improved in February remaining in
  contraction while the Services PMI increased further holding on in
  expansion.
• The market expects the first cut in
  August.

NZDUSD Technical Analysis –
Daily Timeframe

On the daily chart, we can see that NZDUSD is
struggling to break below the key support zone
around the 0.5870 level. This is where we can expect the buyers to pile in with
a defined risk below the zone to position for a rally into the major trendline. The
sellers, on the other hand, will want to see the price breaking lower to
increase the bearish bets into the low at 0.5780, although they will have a
much better risk to reward setup around the trendline where they will also find
the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level
for confluence.

NZDUSD Technical Analysis –
4 hour Timeframe

On the 4 hour chart, we can see that we got a spike
lower tonight following the news of Israeli retaliation against Iran but the
market faded the move completely as Iran downplayed the airstrikes. We can also
notice that we have a strong divergence with the
MACD which is
generally a sign of weakening momentum often followed by pullbacks or
reversals. In this case, it might be a signal for a bigger reversal, and it
might even end up being a double bottom with the
major trendline as the target. In fact, the buyers will likely increase the
bullish bets into the major trendline if the price were to break above the
neckline at 0.5933.

NZDUSD Technical Analysis –
1 hour Timeframe

On the 1 hour chart, we can see more
clearly the divergence with the MACD which has been going on since the 0.60
handle. We can also notice that we have a minor resistance zone around the 0.59
handle where we can also find the red 21 moving average for
confluence. This is where the sellers are likely to step in with a defined risk
above the level to position for a break below the key support zone. The buyers,
on the other hand, will want to see the price breaking higher to increase the
bullish bets into new highs.

This article was written by FL Contributors at www.forexlive.com.