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Oil Prices Edged Lower On Big U.S. Interest Rate Hike


1. Forex Market Insight  

EUR/USD 

The euro rose above $1.14 on Wednesday, 12th January 2022, for the first time since mid-November. Once it breaks through the $1.14-mark, momentum trading participants may turn to selling the dollar. The euro rose by 0.11% against the dollar late in the session to $1.1455, after hitting $1.1482 earlier in the session.

Technical Analysis:

(EUR/USD 1-hour chart) 

Execution Insight: 

Today, we will pay attention to the support strength of the 1.1401-line. If the euro runs steadily above the 1.1401-line, we will pay attention to the suppression strength above the 1.1501-line.

GBP Intraday Trend Analysis 

Fundamental Analysis: 

The British pound rose by 0.04% against the dollar to $1.3706, hitting 1.3749 during the session, its highest level since late October.

The pound has been strengthening recently as traders believe the British economy can withstand a surge in the Covid-19 cases and the Bank of England will raise interest rates again as early as next month.

Technical Analysis: 

(GBP/USD 1-hour chart) 

Execution Insight: 

Today, we will pay attention to the support strength of the 1.1401-line. If the euro runs steadily above the 1.1401-line, we will pay attention to the suppression strength above the 1.1501-line.

2. Precious Metals Market Insight

 

Gold 

Fundamental Analysis: 

Gold prices fell slightly yesterday, as investors took profits on gold after the latest economic data tempered inflation expectations.

Meanwhile, Federal Reserve officials generally supported a rate hike in March. However, the lower dollar and U.S. stocks supported a sharp rebound from the lows, and geopolitical concerns also boosted gold’s appeal.

The focus of the day is on the “horror data” retail sales, consumer confidence and Chinese trade account data.

Technical Analysis:

(Gold 1-hour chart) 

Trading Strategies: 

Gold is focused on the 1812-line today. If the price of gold runs steadily below the 1812-line, then it will pay attention to the support strength of the two positions of 1793 and 1804. If the gold price breaks above the 1812-line, it will open up a further upward space. At that time, pay attention to the suppression of 1831-line.

3. Commodities Market Insight 

WTI Crude Oil 

Fundamental Analysis: 

Oil prices edged lower yesterday as investors worried about the big U.S. interest rate hike and took profits after two straight days of gains, but expectations that a strong economic recovery will boost demand at a time of tightening supply limited losses.

Technical Analysis:

(Crude oil 1-hour chart) 

Trading Strategies: 

Oil prices focus on the 80-line today. If the oil price runs below the 80-line, then focus on the support at 76.89 and 75.69. If the oil price breaks above the 80-line, then pay attention to the suppression of the 81.07-line.

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