On a daily chart of EUR/JPY, the consolidation as a part of the implementation of the “Broadening wedge” pattern continues. If bulls break the resistances at 128.96 and 129.95, they can count on reaching the 88.6% target of the “Bat” pattern. On the other hand, the successful test of the supports at 128 and 126.55 will increase the bearish pressure.
On H1, the implementation of the “Spike and Ledge” pattern continues. If the pair manages to leave the 127.55-130.1 range, the risks of the implementation of the “Bat” or AB=CD patterns will increase.
On January 12, the Bureau of Statistics will publish the Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures, a key index for determining interest rates. While we await the release, experts forecast a decline in the CPI data, a hint at weaker Dollar values in the global markets.
The trend in the scenario above is clearly bearish. We have also had a recent break of structure at the marked horizontal arrows, which means we can expect price to react from the supply zone that broke the structure.
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On Thursday, the 2nd of February, the Bank of England will publish its report concerning interest rates and inflation data for the Eurozone. Professionals and investors anticipate that Andrew Bailey’s lead team of policy makers will likely raise interest rates to 4%; the highest in over a decade, for the tenth time in a row.
The first FOMC meeting comes after a buildup of anticipation from traders and investors alike, as the markets await what posture the Fed will take regarding the interest rates; would there be a hike or a cut in interest rates?