Yesterday, the market remained quiet and calm as most were closed in observance of Easter. As the Easter holidays are over, we can expect a large number of investors to rejoin us today.

The U.S dollar remained under pressure for the same reasons which we discussed yesterday in our weekly analysis update. The rising tensions between the United States, North Korea, and Syria are creating enormous stress in the market. The Gold remained supported after Mike Pence, the U.S Vice President, remarked that “the era of strategic patience is over”.

Addtionally, the economic figures from the United States missed their forecasted numbers. Specifically, the Empire State Manufacturing Index missed it's mark. It released at 5.2 which was much lower than the expectated 15.5 and even lower than the previous figure of 16.4. This index helps investors understand the sentiments of New York's manufacturers about upcoming economic conditions. Let's see what we've got on the agenda today.

Major Market Events To Watch Today

USD

• Building Permits (13:30)
• Housing Starts (13:30)
• Capacity Utilization Rate (14:15)
• Industrial Production m/m (14:15)

CAD

• Foreign Securities Purchases (13:30)
• Gov Council Member Wilkins Speaks (17:45)

AUD

• CB Leading Index m/m (15:30)

EUR/USD – The Pair With Ascending Triangle

The major currency pair, EUR/USD has nothing new to offer us, but the pair is certainly in focus due to the French Presidential elections which are being held on April 23rd. The pair has been in focus for Europeans over the past few weeks and this has weighed on the single currency. 

Aside from this, we don't economic event releases coming in from the Eurozone today. Consequently, we need to look for technical trading levels to take up our positions.

EURUSD – 4 Hours Chart 

Technical Outlook – Intraday

Looking at the daily timeframe, the EUR/USD pair has formed an ascending triangle pattern. This is providing a support at $1.0601, whereas the nearest resistance is found at 1.0675.

The RSI is trading almost neutral at around 50. The 50 periods EMA reflects investor's mixed sentiments. Personally, I think a breakout in the pair is unlikely considering the economic events ahead. However, we never know what the market may offer us.

Forex Trading Signal

Since the market is trading sideways, I would recommend taking up a sell position only below $1.06370 with a stop loss above $1.06550 and a take profit at $1.0660. Alternatively, the best buying positions are above $1.06375 with a take profit of $1.0665.

USD/JPY – The Safe Haven Pair

Comparatively, the Japanese Yen was the only currency which remained weaker in comparison to the U.S dollar. In our weekly update, we spoke about this pullback. It was likely caused by the pair trading in oversold territory, the absence of major market participants and lack of volume. At this point we can't expect further sellers in the pair.

Another reason behind the weaker JPY was the slight bullishness of equities. Ignoring this fact, the market is still uncertain and cautious in regards to the United States's upcoming plans.

USDJPY – 4 Hours Chart

Technical Outlook – Intraday

Technically, the pair is out of oversold territory and has reached a significant resistance level of $109.20. It's similiar to a double top pattern and we know very well that it's a reversal pattern which has the potential to convert the bullish trend into a bearish one.

The 50 periods exponential moving average (EMA) is suggesting a bearish bias. At the moment, the RSI isn't in support of a bearish trend. In the 4-hours chart, a test bar below $109.200 is signaling that investors sentiment is moving from bullish to bearish.

Forex Trading Signal

I'm looking to enter a sell position below $109.200 with a minor stop loss above $109.500 and a take profit at $108.450.

Ending Remarks

Today, we have a good number of economic events from the United States which have the potential to give this lazy market some action. The New York session is likely to introduce some trade opportunities. Stay tuned!