Market news

Overnight Headlines

*USD fell back with its biggest daily percentage drop in month

*US stocks climbed for a second day as Evergrande watched

*The Vix fell below 20 on improved risk sentiment

*US 10-year bond yields broke higher towards 1.45%

USD sold off after hitting resistance around the March high at 93.43. This wiped out gains from the previous session after the Fed’s hawkish tilt. The DXY is now trading around support at 93. Ten-month highs made in August sit at 93.72. EUR climbed up near to 1.1750 with the week’s high at 1.1755. GBP rebounded sharply off 1.36 on BoE rate hike expectations. USD/JPY also advanced strongly towards 110.50 on higher US bond yields.

US equities rose for a second day with the S&P500 getting back above its 50-day SMA, up +1.2%. The Dow enjoyed its best daily performance since mid-July closing higher by +1.5%. Energy led the market with financials hot on its heels on rising interest rates. Defensives were the laggards. Asian markets are mixed this morning with US futures pointing to a flat open.

Market Thoughts – BoE follows hawkish Fed

The pound got a lift yesterday after the Bank of England stuck with the status quo for the most part but offered up a few hawkish elements to encourage the bulls. It changed its forward guidance by adding that “some developments” have strengthened the case for “modest tightening” The MPC signalled that it was ready to intervene in case inflation threatens to surge higher. They would be comfortable tightening monetary policy even before the end of the existing QE programme.

Dave Ramsden joined Saunders in dissenting and preferring to reduce the pace of bond buying. Numerous investment banks brought forward their timing of rate hikes, mostly to the first quarter of next year. But it is clear the MPC is divided on how much of an issue rising inflation poses. We also highlighted several headwinds yesterday facing the economy this winter.

Chart of the Day – GBP/JPY up to trendline resistance

With risk on sentiment and hawkish hints from the BoE, GBP/JPY rocketed higher yesterday making back its losses after Monday’s plunge. Support around 149 was strong with the March and July low untouched. The 200-day SMA at 149.80 also acted a solid support.

Prices are now back above the 50-day SMA and closing in on trendline resistance from the late May highs. This has capped upside for the pair on several occasions. If the bullish momentum continues, the September high at 152.85 sits above, near to the 100-day SMA. We note the MACD has not yet turned bullish.

Jamie DuttaAnalyst / Trader

"With extensive experience as a full time trader and financial market commentator, I have worked as a trader in top tier investment banks and trading houses, including Morgan Stanley and GAIN Capital trading Forex, Index derivatives. and Bonds. I combine technical analysis with a deep fundamental knowledge to identify trade set-ups. My real life experience allows me to break down the complexities of financial jargon and trading. This means everyone can better understand the compelling forces of greed and fear which are realised every day in countless ways across markets."

Vantage does not represent or warrant that the material provided here is accurate, current, or complete, and therefore should not be relied upon as such. The information provided here, whether from a third party or not, is not to be considered as a recommendation; or an offer to buy or sell; or the solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any financial instruments; or to participate in any specific trading strategy. Any research provided does not have regard to the specific investment objectives, financial situation and needs of any specific person who may receive it. We advise any readers of this content to seek their own advice. Without the approval of Vantage, reproduction or redistribution of this information is not permitted.