Tuesday 8 May 2018

MARKETS BRACE FOR TRUMP’S IRAN DECISION, NAIRA SOFTENS

The Naira entered the trading week slightly weaker against the Dollar in the parallel markets. With the Dollar likely to remain supported by US rate hike expectations, emerging market currencies, including the Naira, could feel the heat. Much attention will be directed towards the inflation figures from Nigeria, which are scheduled for release on Friday and could shape CBN rate cut expectations. Signs of inflationary pressures easing are likely to stimulate speculation that the Central Bank of Nigeria will be cutting interest rates this year. http://www.tectono-business.com/2016/02/contemporary-step-by-step-guide-to.html

Trump’s decision on Iran nuclear deal in focus
It could be said that there is a cautious vibe across the financial markets on Tuesday, as investors brace for President Donald Trump’s announcement on the Iran nuclear deal later today.

Asian shares were mostly higher as Chinese trade data exceeded estimates, while European stocks edged lower amid the cautious trading mood. http://www.tectono-business.com/2016/02/contemporary-step-by-step-guide-to.html

Although President Trump is widely expected to withdraw the United States from the 2015 nuclear deal, lessons from the past have repeatedly taught investors that the US administration can be highly unpredictable.

An unexpected scenario, in which Trump announces that the US will remain in the nuclear deal, should be warmly welcomed by investors. Alternatively, risk aversion may intensify if he moves forward with the “nuclear option”, which reimposes all sanctions on Iran and pulls the US out of the deal. Whatever the outcome of Trump’s decision, we are not ruling out ramifications on the financial markets. Global stocks, Oil and safe-haven assets are just a few of the instruments that could be impacted.

Oil markets wait for Trump
WTI Crude eased slightly lower on Tuesday, with prices dipping towards $69.80 as investors positioned themselves ahead of Donald Trump’s Iran announcement later today. http://www.tectono-business.com/2016/02/contemporary-step-by-step-guide-to.html

WTI bulls could be injected with fresh inspiration to boost oil prices higher, if Trump withdraws from the nuclear agreement.

Taking a look at the technical picture, WTI Crude remains bullish on the daily charts. There have been consistently higher highs and higher lows while the MACD trades to the upside. A solid daily close above $70.00 could encourage an incline higher towards $71.00. Alternatively, a failure for bulls to keep prices above $70.00 could encourage a decline to $69.00.

Currency Spotlight – USDJPY
The USDJPY could be injected with explosive levels of volatility today depending on how markets react to Donald Trump’s pending announcement. If risk aversion intensifies following Trump’s decision on the Iran deal, the flight to safety could boost the Japanese Yen. Focusing on the technical picture, the USDJPY is firmly bullish on the daily charts.

Prices are trading within a daily bullish channel while the MACD has crossed to the upside. Prices have scope to challenge the 109.70 level, if bulls are able to defend 109.00. Alternatively, a breakdown below 109.00 could invite a decline towards 108.40 and 107.80.

Commodity spotlight – Gold
An appreciating US Dollar has punished Gold today, with prices sinking towards $1309 at the time of writing.

The fact that the yellow metal remains under pressure despite market caution ahead of Trump’s announcement highlights a lack of buying sentiment. There is a suspicion that market expectations of higher US interest rates will remain a risk to Gold. http://www.tectono-business.com/2016/02/contemporary-step-by-step-guide-to.html

Taking a look at the technical picture, prices are coming under increasing selling pressure on the daily and weekly charts. Previous support around $1324 could transform into a dynamic resistance that encourages a decline towards the psychological $1300 support level.

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