Daily Market Analysis By FXOpen

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AUD/USD at a Critical Support Level

The AUD/USD chart reveals that since late October, the pair has been in a downtrend. This is largely driven by monetary policy differences: while the Federal Reserve has begun cutting interest rates, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has yet to initiate rate reductions.

Tomorrow, the RBA will announce its decision on interest rates. All 44 economists surveyed by Reuters expect the rate to remain at 4.35%, given persistently high core inflation (3.5%) and low unemployment.

Previously, experts forecasted rate cuts in the first quarter of 2025. However, most now anticipate reductions no earlier than the second quarter, as the RBA focuses on bringing inflation back to its 2–3% target range.

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Weekend Trading: What and How to Trade on Weekends?

Weekend trading allows traders to capitalise on markets outside regular hours. While stocks and forex generally take a break, cryptocurrencies remain active around the clock, providing opportunities for those interested in trading on Saturdays and Sundays. This article covers the essentials of weekend trading, including strategies, tools, and key risks.

Understanding Weekend Trading

For anyone wondering “Can you day trade on the weekends?”, the answer is yes. Weekend trading has seen rising interest in recent years, largely driven by the cryptocurrency market, which operates 24/7. While over the weekend, stock markets and forex trading are paused, crypto never takes a break, allowing traders to continue analysing and placing trades.

This continuous market access appeals to a growing base of traders looking to make the most of the quiet period when there’s generally less news and fewer participants. However, while weekend trading provides extra opportunities, it also presents unique challenges, primarily because it lacks the usual activity and volume seen during weekdays.

Weekend trading differs significantly from weekday trading, regarding market liquidity and price behaviour. Lower liquidity is a common factor in weekend markets, meaning fewer participants are actively trading. This can result in wider bid-ask spreads and greater price slippage, especially in volatile assets like cryptocurrencies.

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RISK WARNING: Trading on the Forex market involves substantial risks, including complete possible loss of funds and other losses and is not suitable for all members. Clients should make an independent judgement as to whether trading is appropriate for them in the light of their financial condition, investment experience, risk tolerance and other factors.

 

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Nvidia (NVDA) Stock Drops Amid Investigation in China

On 21 November, our analysis of Nvidia (NVDA) stock price revealed:
→ The continuation of a long-term upward channel (illustrated in blue).
→ The significance of resistance at the psychological level of $150.

Since then, NVDA’s stock price has failed to surpass the highlighted resistance level, despite stock indices reaching record highs, indicating Nvidia's relative underperformance compared to the broader market. It seems the AI-driven rally may be losing steam.

Investor concerns were heightened yesterday by news that China has launched an antitrust investigation into Nvidia, suspecting the company of violating the country’s competition laws. In response, Nvidia stated that it complies with its obligations wherever it operates and is ready to cooperate with regulators.

Following this announcement, NVDA’s stock price experienced a modest decline, further reinforcing a bearish outlook.

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HSI Index Falls Amid Disappointing Chinese Economic Data

On Tuesday, Hong Kong's HSI index (traded as Hong Kong 50 on FXOpen) declined, erasing gains from the previous session due to worsening market sentiment following the release of disappointing Chinese economic data for November. As reported by the media:

→ China's export growth slowed to 6.7% year-on-year, falling short of the forecasted 8.5%, according to a Reuters survey. This marks a significant deceleration compared to the 12.7% growth recorded in October.

→ Additionally, Chinese imports contracted, decreasing by 3.9% year-on-year in November, further deteriorating from the 2.3% decline seen in the previous month.

These figures have heightened concerns about the state of China’s economy, with consumer demand remaining weak amid the potential for tariff increases under the Trump administration.

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Master Short-term Trading in Stock, Forex, and Crypto Markets

Short-term trading is a fast-paced approach that demands skill, strategy, and quick decision-making to capitalise on small price moves in financial markets like stocks, forex, and crypto. This article dives into advanced techniques, adaptive strategies, and psychological discipline needed to improve your trading edge.

Choosing the Right Market and Asset for Short-Term Trading

Short-term trading isn’t just about finding an opportunity; it’s about picking the right market and asset that aligns with your strategy, risk tolerance, and trading style. Different assets and markets move in unique ways, and understanding their traits can sharpen your trading decisions and improve your ability to identify favourable setups.

Stocks

When short-term trading stocks, movements often hinge on company-specific events like earnings reports, product launches, or even management changes. Ideal stocks for short-term trading typically include those in technology or high-growth sectors, which tend to show greater volatility and liquidity. However, specific stock trading hours limit opportunities (with after-hours trading often seeing lower volume), which can reduce flexibility compared to 24-hour markets like forex or crypto.

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RISK WARNING: Trading on the Forex market involves substantial risks, including complete possible loss of funds and other losses and is not suitable for all members. Clients should make an independent judgement as to whether trading is appropriate for them in the light of their financial condition, investment experience, risk tolerance and other factors.

 

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Market Analysis: EUR/USD Faces Resistance While USD/CHF Builds Momentum

EUR/USD extended losses and traded below the 1.0550 support. USD/CHF is rising and might aim for a move toward the 0.8880 resistance.

Important Takeaways for EUR/USD and USD/CHF Analysis Today

• The Euro struggled to clear the 1.0635 resistance and declined against the US Dollar.
• There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance at 1.0545 on the hourly chart of EUR/USD at FXOpen.
• USD/CHF is showing positive signs above the 0.8800 resistance zone.
• There was a break above a major bearish trend line with resistance at 0.8785 on the hourly chart at FXOpen.

EUR/USD Technical Analysis

On the hourly chart of EUR/USD at FXOpen, the pair failed to clear the 1.0635 resistance. The Euro started a fresh decline below the 1.0550 support against the US Dollar, as mentioned in the previous analysis.

The pair declined below the 1.0520 support and the 50-hour simple moving average. Finally, the pair tested the 1.0500 level. A low was formed at 1.0498 and the pair is now consolidating losses. The pair is showing bearish signs, and the upsides might remain capped.

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Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) Shares Rise Over 5% in a Single Day

As the chart indicates, during yesterday’s trading session, shares of Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), Google’s parent company, climbed to their highest level since July. This surge was driven by market participants' reaction to the company unveiling Willow, a quantum computing chip. According to Google, this chip can perform in less than five minutes computations that would take some of today’s fastest supercomputers 10 septillion years.

“We see Willow as a significant step on our journey towards building a practical quantum computer with real-world applications in areas such as drug discovery, nuclear fusion, battery design, and more,” Google CEO Sundar Pichai stated on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday.

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USD/CAD Exchange Rate at a 56-Month High

As evidenced by the USD/CAD chart, yesterday the rate climbed above 1.4190 – a level not seen since April 2023, when the world was gripped by panic over the spread of the coronavirus.

Today, the weakness of the Canadian dollar relative to the USD is being influenced by a rich fundamental backdrop. As reported by the media:

→ Formerly elected President Donald Trump has previously stated that he would impose a 25% tariff on all goods from Mexico and Canada as soon as he takes office on 20 January, joking that Canada should become the 51st state. Yesterday, Trump posted on social media that he looks forward to meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau again to "continue our in-depth discussions on tariffs and trade."

→ At 17:45 GMT+3 today, the Bank of Canada will announce its decision. It is expected to cut its interest rate by 50 basis points to 3.25% and likely signal that further rate cuts are possible in light of the sharp rise in unemployment levels.

→ At 16:30 GMT+3 today, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data will be released. It is expected that US inflation will remain unchanged.

As a result, heightened volatility is highly likely today, which could significantly affect the nature of the current upward trend.

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