It is hard to make a case for the dollar as long as the US 10-year stays below 4.20%
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EURUSD support 1.0868, keeps a bid while above 1.0850
GBPUSD support 1.2904 but 1.2893 is more important
USDJPY resistance 158.96 but 159.20 is more importqant
Had a brief call with someone I respect tremendously yesterday (Jay) regarding EurGbp. My metrics show the pair remaining offered on buy cycles toward 8450/60 area for now.
On Crypto and the FED and Stablecoin – It is difficult to substantiate the thought that all crypto vehicles will be buried once the use of Stablecoin is established, but the ones that survive will be Bitcoin and a few that help the poor in poor countries, or offer something solidly unique and useful within realistic value of use.
A lot of talk from politicians regarding bank stability should a shock arise during the Powell testimony. As I noted yesterday, major US banks recently roundingly passed stress tests and technology is improving. The one issue concerning me is the effect of a major cyber attack should it occur and/or flat out war with the US and another major power(s), which one would think is unlikely unless some insane person gains access to terrible weaponry. Otherwise the banking industry looks strong.
GBPUSD spikes higher on BOE Pill’s comments… he sounded cautious over an August rate cut but didn’t give any clear signal…thin market reaction but a reaction nonetheless
Whatever orders were behind the GBPUSD retreat seem to have run their course (look at GBP crosses, including EURGBP which has backed off after .8460 resistance held).
One of those Mondays…Here is my Power of 50 article as GBPUSD, EURUSD, AUDUSD and USDJPY all paused around or shy of respective 50 levels in what turned into a slow drip, paint drying session.
FWIW the softer GBPUSD tine appears toi be coning from EURGBP buying.
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