Despite a better start overnight the USD was unable to hold significant gains today after the release of disappointing US data gave traders a reason to sell the Greenback. Although the early volatility was important enough to make new highs or lows on the day for the USD it wasn’t enough to put most pairs into new ranges; traders note that volumes were moderate and both sides seemed to find a reason to take a stand.

Trading has been muted the past 24 hours with most desks reporting that concern over the FOMC rate announcement due out tomorrow is keeping larger players quiet; although larger names have been seen at the highs or lows today.

Cable initially firmed following EURO but took at hit when the UK mortgage numbers overnight were less than inspiring. Falling to a low print at 1.9622 in early New York the GBP reversed course and rallied to a high print at 1.9726 before offers capped the move today.

US data lifted both the GBP and the EURO but neither pair could hold gains as both pairs were at technical resistance during the day. EURO stalled just above the 50 bar MA for a high print at 1.5623 before falling back and leaving a long selling wick on the day. I suggested earlier in the day to liquidate your long EURO position and if you are holding longs still be ready to exit those positions overnight. I don’ think the EURO has what it takes to hold above the 50 bar MA near-term.

USD/JPY broke down to post a daily low at 107.36 before rallying all the way back to the 108.00 handle; then dropping mid-range on the close. At no time did the rate ever make the impression it intended to break out to a new high or a new low.

Traders note that the rate is simply stuck in an existing range and may be there through the FOMC announcement tomorrow. Swissy also broke to new lows at the 1.0348 number before bouncing off the 50 bar and 100 bar MA’s on the daily chart.

In my view, the USD/CHF is firming a bit too much to be short. I would look to take the trade off the next 24 hours if the rate continues to gain above the 1.0400 handle near-term; such as overnight. In my opinion, the USD will cover a lot of the same ground tonight and into the FOMC meeting tomorrow. Look for a rally as a selling opportunity.

Today’s US Dollar Trading

• USD two-way all day
• Starts on the offensive—ends on the defensive
• GBP and EURO at technical resistance.

Overnight Preview

• Look for a quiet evening ahead of FOMC

Looking Ahead
All times EASTERN (-5 GMT)

• 8:30am USD Core Durable Goods Orders m/m
• 8:30am USD Durable Goods Orders m/m
• 10:00am USD New Home Sales
• 10:30am USD Crude Oil Inventories
• 2:15pm USD FOMC Statement
• 2:15pm USD Federal Funds Rate

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