Commodity prices Surge as Geopolitical Tension Rise

The market saw muted activity as both the U.S. and the U.K. observed public holidays in yesterday's session. The dollar index (DXY) edged lower, failing to hold above the 104.50 level. This decline comes as the market anticipates signs of cooling U.S. inflation ahead of the PCE reading due on Friday.
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  • The dollar’s strength continues to ease as soft PCE reading speculation looms.
  • Gold and Oil prices edge higher as Middle East tension escalated. 
  • Australian Retail Sales failed to meet market expectations, hindering the Aussie dollar’s strength. 

 

Market Summary

The market saw muted activity as both the U.S. and the U.K. observed public holidays in yesterday's session. The dollar index (DXY) edged lower, failing to hold above the 104.50 level. This decline comes as the market anticipates signs of cooling U.S. inflation ahead of the PCE reading due on Friday. Meanwhile, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a reduction in Wall Street settlement times, aiming to complete transactions in a single day. This move is expected to mitigate potential financial risks, enhance market liquidity, and potentially boost the U.S. equity market when trading resumes on Tuesday. 

Meanwhile, Gold prices edged higher, supported by the easing dollar and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Continuous airstrikes by Israel, resulting in significant casualties, pushed oil prices up by more than 1% in the last session. The ongoing conflict has raised concerns about oil supply disruptions, contributing to the rise in oil prices. 

In addition, The EUR/USD pair remained firm above its crucial psychological support level at 1.0800, indicating sustained bullish momentum. However, the euro's strength was hindered by dovish comments from ECB Governing Council member François Villeroy, who suggested that the ECB should consider a rate cut in June or July. Such an easing in monetary policy could exert downside pressure on the euro.

 

Current rate hike bets on 12nd June Fed interest rate decision: 

Source: CME Fedwatch Tool

0 bps (98.8%) VS -25 bps (1.2%)  

 

Market Movements

DOLLAR_INDX, H4

The Dollar Index continued to extend its losses despite US holidays, as investors took profits ahead of critical events this week. Major inflation data releases from the US, Europe, and Japan are expected to provide direction for global interest rates. The spotlight is on Friday’s US Core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure, with economists anticipating a steady month-on-month reading. Additionally, market participants will be closely listening to speeches from several Fed officials, including Governor Michelle Bowman, Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester, Governor Lisa Cook, New York Fed President John Williams, and Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic.

The Dollar Index is trading lower following the prior breakout below the previous support level. MACD has illustrated increasing bearish momentum, while RSI is at 38, suggesting the index might extend its losses since the RSI stays below the midline. 

Resistance level: 104.65, 105.25

Support level: 103.90, 103.15

 

  

XAU/USD, H4

Gold prices remained flat due to US holidays but gained slight bullish momentum amid a weakening US Dollar. Profit-taking has led the dollar to retrace from a crucial resistance level. The gold market is expected to experience high volatility ahead of key inflation reports due later this week. Investors should continue to monitor global inflation data for further trading signals and trend clarifications in the gold market.

Gold prices are trading higher following the prior rebound from the support level. MACD has illustrated increasing bullish momentum, while RSI is at 45, suggesting the commodity might extend its gains since the RSI rebounded sharply from oversold territory. 

Resistance level: 2365.00, 2395.00

Support level: 2335.00, 2285.00

 

  GBP/USD,H4

The GBP/USD pair has surged past its strong resistance level at 1.2760, signalling a bullish bias for the pair. This upward momentum is primarily driven by market speculation that Friday’s PCE data may show signs of easing U.S. inflation, thereby exerting pressure on the dollar. Despite this bullish breakout, mixed economic indicators from the UK last week have created uncertainty for Sterling traders, dampening the strength of the Sterling. This divergence has left traders in a dilemma as they navigate the conflicting signals from the UK’s economic landscape.

GBP/USD's break above its strong resistance level suggests a bullish bias for the pair. The RSI has broken into the overbought zone, while the MACD has crossed above the zero line and edged higher, suggesting that bullish momentum is gaining. 

 

Resistance level: 1.2850, 1.2940

Support level: 1.2660, 1.2600

 

  

EUR/USD,H4

The EUR/USD pair extended its gains, buoyed by the depreciation of the US Dollar. However, Euro traders should remain cautious ahead of the European Central Bank's (ECB) upcoming monetary policy meeting. ECB Chief Economist Philip Lane recently indicated that the ECB is considering cutting interest rates from the current high of 4% at its next meeting, given that Eurozone inflation is nearing the 2% target. Market participants are betting on a 25 basis point cut at the June 6 meeting, which could diminish demand for the Euro.

EUR/USD is trading higher while currently testing the resistance level. MACD has illustrated increasing bullish momentum, while RSI is at 62, suggesting the pair might extend its gains after breakout since the RSI stays above the midline.

Resistance level: 1.0875, 1.0935

Support level: 1.0810, 1.0735

 

AUD/USD,H4

The AUD/USD pair has surged strongly since last Friday, forming a higher high level that suggests a potential trend reversal. Although today’s Australian Retail Sales figures came in lower than market expectations, the pair remains buoyed by strong selling pressure on the U.S. dollar. This pressure stems from market anticipation of a lower PCE reading on Friday, which is impacting the dollar and supporting the AUD/USD pair.

The AUD.USD has broken its resistance level and formed a higher high suggesting a trend reversal for the pair. The RSI has rebounded and the MACD is on the brink of breaking above the zero line suggesting a fresh bullish momentum is forming. 

Resistance level: 0.6677, 0.6730

Support level: 0.6640, 0.6590

 

GBP/JPY, H4

The GBP/JPY pair has broken above its crucial psychological resistance level at the 200 mark, indicating a bullish bias for the pair. This surge has propelled the pair to its highest level since 2008, driven by the ongoing struggles of the Japanese Yen and the buoyancy of the Pound Sterling. Last week's high UK CPI reading suggests the Bank of England may maintain its monetary tightening policy for an extended period, further supporting the strength of the Sterling.

The pair has broken the crucial 200 mark and is currently traded at above such a level, suggesting a bullish signal for the pair. The RSI remains in the overbought zone, while the MACD flows flat at the elevated level, suggesting the bullish momentum remains intact. 

Resistance level: 200.60, 201.15

Support level:199.95, 199.00

 

CL OIL, H4

Oil prices extended gains as investors anticipated the upcoming OPEC+ meeting later this week. The market expects OPEC+ to consider production cuts in response to recent price dips. However, uncertainties remain, including key inflation reports due this week, which could limit gains in the volatile oil market. Investors are advised to monitor the EIA oil inventories report and outcomes from the OPEC+ meeting for further trading signals.

Oil prices are trading higher following the prior rebound from the support level. MACD has illustrated increasing bullish momentum, while RSI is at 59, suggesting the commodity might extend its gains since the RSI rebounded sharply from oversold territory. 

Resistance level: 79.85, 82.00

Support level: 76.90, 75.55

 

  

 

 

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