By ForexTime
A string of major central bank decisions may present fresh trading opportunities across financial markets:
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We have our eyes on 3 indices that could be rocked by 3 central bank announcements:
FXTM’s US500 which tracks the S&P500 staged a strong rebound this week, rising 4% as data reinforced bets around lower US interest rates.
Although the Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates at September’s meeting, markets remain divided on the size.
Traders have fully priced in a 25-basis point cut with the odds of a 50-basis point cut around 45%.
The press conference and economic projections – especially ones for interest rates known as the dot plot may offer fresh insight into future moves.
Looking at the technical picture, the US500 is trading just over 1% away from it’s all-time high at 5678. Prices are trading above the 50, 100 and 200-day SMA while the MACD is above zero.
After bouncing within a weekly range, the UK100 which tracks the FTSE100 index could experience a breakout.
This may be sparked by the incoming UK inflation data and BoE rate decision in the week ahead.
Markets expected the BoE to leave interest rates unchanged at 5% in September, so it’s all about the policy statement and how many MPC members voted to cut rates. This major risk could rock the British Pound, influencing the UK100.
Note: When the pound strengthens, it results in lower revenues for FTSE100 companies that attain their revenues from overseas – dragging the UK100 lower as a result. The same is true vice versa.
Talking technicals, it’s worth noting that the UK100 is trading roughly 3% away from its all-time high.
Weekly support can be found at 8130 and resistance at 8450.
The JP225 could be injected with fresh volatility due to the BoJ meeting on Friday.
Note: The JP225 tracks the Nikkie 225 index and tens to weaken when the Yen strengthens, vice versa.
The BoJ is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at 0.25% in September with traders only seeing a 33% probability of another rate hike by the end of 2024.
Still, much attention will be directed toward the tone of the meeting and whether any clues are offered on future moves.
Rising inflationary pressures in Japan support the argument around higher rates. However, concerns over the US economy and possibly unwinding of the carry trades could keep hawks at bay. Whatever the outcome of the meeting, it is likely to influence the JP225.
Looking at the charts, resistance can be found at the 200-day SMA at 37700 and support at 3500. A breakout may be on the horizon.
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