U.S. regional bank risk resurfaces, stock prices plunge due to a combination of U.S. recession fears【April 27, 2023】
Fundamental Analysis
Major U.S. Stock Indexes Continue to Fall; Deposits at U.S. Regional Bank First Republic Down 41 Percent
First Republic, the U.S. regional bank that survived the March financial crisis with a bailout
Uncertainty over the U.S. financial system resurfaced, and the risk of demand recession also emerged
Currency and stock markets show a marked risk-off trend
USDJPY falls to JPY 132, but short-covering moves enter the market.
Crude oil sharply lower, offsetting gains from coordinated production cuts
Technical Analysis
Currency and stock markets have been difficult to trade. The EURUSD fell sharply to close at USD 1.20 due to dollar selling. The dollar dropped sharply to JPY 132, but rebounded. The trend is lacking in decisive materials, and it is difficult to gain momentum. Gold also rallied to USD 2,009 on risk-off, but the rise did not last and is falling back.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin is attracting attention as a safe-haven asset, reaching USD 30,000 at one point. However, it has plunged to the USD 27,000 level in the morning in New York, perhaps due to profit-taking.
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)
Bitcoin was briefly bought as a safe-haven asset to the USD 30,000 level, but has since fallen to USD 27,000 in the morning in New York due to profit-taking selling The 4-hour RSI is at 43, indicating a turn to a bear market. The focus will be on whether the price will rebound again at the moving average.
Estimated rangeUSD 26,500 – USD 30,000Resistance lineUSD 28,100Support lineUSD 2,200
Crude Oil (USOUSD)
Crude oil’s move to the upside due to production cuts was offset by a move to the downside. Another important technical factor is the completion of the move to fill the window created by the rally. From a fundamental perspective, crude oil is likely to be sold off due to declining demand and risk concerns. We believe that downside risks are greater.
Our guide is the USD 65 level, which is the recent low, but there is a large resistance zone around USD 73.4, so we will be watching to see how far down it goes.
Estimated rangeUSD 67.0 – USD 76.0Resistance lineUSD 75.0Support lineUSD 73.4
Euro-Yen (EURJPY)
EURJPY is aware of the Fibonacci Expansion: it has rebounded several times at JPY 146.650, which corresponds to 61.8%, and we expect it to rise to around 149.20, which corresponds to 100%, when the euro appreciates. The strategy is to buy on the push, but timing should be emphasized.
Estimated rangeJPY 146.20 – JPY 149.50Resistance lineJPY 148.80Support lineJPY 146.60
Today’s Important Economic Indicators
Economic Indicators and EventsJST (Japan Standard Time)EU Consumer Confidence Index18:00US GDP21:30
*Trading advice in this article is not provided by Milton Markets, but by Shu Fujiyasu Jr., a certified technical analyst.
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This analysis is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Trading forex and CFDs involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
This analysis is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Trading forex and CFDs involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
