Action Insight Mid-Day Report 4-13-18
| Action Insight Mid-Day Report 4-13-18 | | Yen Selling Intensified, Dollar Supported by Hawkish Fed Rosengren | Yen continues to be the weakest one today as selloff intensifies in European session. Relieves from immediate risks are still as the major reason driving the Japanese currency down. Australian Dollar continues to be the strongest one with AUD/USD and EUR/AUD taking out key near term levels. Dollar was under some pressure earlier today but is supported by Fed Rosengren's comments and turned mix entering into US session. |  | USD/JPY Mid-Day Outlook Daily Pivots: (S1) 106.88; (P) 107.15; (R1) 107.61; More... USD/JPY's rally extends to as high as 107.77 so far. Intraday bias remains on the upside for 38.2% retracement of 114.73 to 104.62 at 108.48 9 which is close to 108.12. This resistance zone will be crucial in determining the medium outlook. On the downside, break of 106.64 minor support is needed to indicate completion of the rebound. Otherwise, further rise will remain in favor even in case of retreat. |  | | GMT | Ccy | Events | Actual | Forecast | Previous | Revised | | 1:30 | AUD | RBA Financial Stability Review | | | | | | 3:10 | CNY | Trade Balance (USD) Mar | -5.0B | 27.8B | 33.7B | | | 3:10 | CNY | Trade Balance (CNY) Mar | -30B | 160B | 225B | | | 6:00 | EUR | German CPI M/M Mar F | 0.40% | 0.40% | 0.40% | | | 6:00 | EUR | German CPI Y/Y Mar F | 1.60% | 1.60% | 1.60% | | | 9:00 | EUR | Eurozone Trade Balance (EUR) Feb | 21.0B | 20.1B | 19.9B | 20.2B | | 14:00 | USD | U. of Mich. Sentiment Apr P | | 100.6 | 101.4 | | | | |