Currencies
- The euro (EUR) remains around 1.3453 against the US dollar forming a symmetrical triangle formation. The pair remained well within range as Janet Yellen, the Fed chairman to replace Ben Bernanke reconfirmed her belief that continued accommodation is needed for the recovery.
- The US dollar (USD) rose to 100.26 against the Japanese yen (JPY) yesterday. However, the pair found substantial resistance pushing it lower to 99.92. Look ahead for the Empire State manufacturing data release this afternoon which may help push the dollar higher should it come out better than expected.
Equities
- The US equities advanced further yesterday as Yellen proposed that adequate quantitative accommodation is needed in the economy while suggesting that there is no asset bubble for the moment. The US 500 (SPI) reached record highs at 1788.
Commodities
- WTI crude (OIL) remains range bound around 93.00 dollars in the short run as supply considerations come into play while the demand side is still sluggish.
Mover & Shaker with FX Options
- The British pound (GBP) is on a strong bullish trend against the Swiss franc (CHF). The sterling may look at testing resistance at 1.4774 from the current 1.4738 in the short term, while it continues to strengthen against its Swiss counterpart.
- Bull Call spreads on the GBP/CHF may appreciate in the short run following a higher sterling.
- The Bull Call spreads involves purchasing an at the money Call option and selling an out the money Call to recoup some of the costs while benefiting from a stronger sterling.
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