Major Swiss bank UBS agrees to buy Credit S; risk aversion may weaken【March 20, 2023】

Fundamental Analysis

• U.S. Stock Indexes Fall, Selling Pressure on Banking Stocks Increases, Failing to Provide Support
• Swiss Bank UBS Agrees to Government-Brokered Takeover of Credit Suisse
• Worst Case Scenario of Global Crisis Averted as Credit S Fails
• Some reports of a possible takeover of Silicon Valley Bank in the U.S.
• Risk aversion may weaken slightly
• Sensitive to other new financial and banking related materials
• Japanese Yen, Gold and Bitcoin surged
• Bitcoin soars from the bottom to hit USD 28,000
• Gold near the USD 2,000 level and the US dollar is aware that the yen is below JPY 130
• Market attention is on FOMC; wait-and-see attitude in the market just before the meeting
• Crude oil prices fall, US economy worsening

Technical Analysis

The acquisition of Credit S, which had been a risk factor, is expected to trigger an adjustment in the oversold and overbought market. The dollar had been weakening, but profit-taking is likely to intensify. The U.S. FOMC meeting, a big event, is coming up this week, and market experts are divided in their views. A rate hike or a halt in rate hikes is expected to cause significant volatility. Position adjustment moves are expected to occur.

Gold (XAUUSD)

Analysis of the 4-hour chart of Gold shows the occurrence of a bandwalk, a key signal for Bollinger Bands. It occurs between +2σ and +3σ, suggesting a strong uptrend. News of concern may occur in other banks in the future, indicating an uptrend in the medium to long term.

However, the news of the Credit S takeover could push the price back down to USD 1950. The market is expected to change significantly depending on the U.S. FOMC’s response and Fed Chair Powell’s comments.

Bitcoin (BTCUSD)

Bitcoin has entered the USD 28,000 level due to the weak dollar. The weekly chart shows that it has rebounded at the middle line of the Bollinger Band and is now at +2σ to +3σ. An adjustment reactionary move could occur this week or next week.

The RSI value is above 50, turning to a level indicating an upward trend for the first time in about a year. There is potential for a medium- to long-term move higher in the future. The immediate upside target is USD 28850.

Dollar-Yen (USDJPY)

The dollar-yen may see a stronger adjustment. The worst is averted with the acquisition of Credit Suisse, which was the biggest risk factor. Profit-taking is likely. The 4-hour chart of USD/JPY shows that the RSI is gradually rising, suggesting a weakening of the downtrend.

As today is Multiple of 5 day, there is a high probability of a rally in the morning Tokyo session.

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*Trading advice in this article is not provided by Milton Markets, but by Shu Fujiyasu Jr., a certified technical analyst.