{"id":107366,"date":"2020-03-20T05:34:36","date_gmt":"2020-03-20T05:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/?p=107366"},"modified":"2020-03-20T05:34:36","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T05:34:36","slug":"200320-afternoon-session-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/information\/day\/200320-afternoon-session-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"200320 Afternoon Session Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>20 March 2020\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Afternoon Session Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Dollar soars as liquidity fears dominate.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The dollar index which traded against a basket of six major currency pairs have slightly retreat from its high after climbing to its highest level in more than three years during late Asian session as investors continue to seek for cash amid concerns of liquidity issues despite efforts from Fed to calm the market. The Federal Reserve have stated it would expand the currency swap lines which is a measure to boost U.S. dollar funding markets to nine more countries, including central banks in Singapore, South Korea, Brazil, Sweden, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Norway and Denmark. However, the plan proved ineffective to regain investors\u2019 confidence. At the current moment, the coronavirus pandemic along with strict quarantine measures have causing commercial ground to a temporary halt and driving a massive demand for dollars to borrow so that these business could cover its cost. Besides that, stock market losses also cause traders to turn any assets to dollar in order to cover their losses. At the time of writing, dollar index slips 0.74% to 102.82.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the commodities market, crude oil price rose 4.59% to $26.51 at the time of writing as the market turned positive after a hint of potential intervention from U.S President Donald Trump in the price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia. At the same time, Trump administration also stated that it will buy oil to top up the nation\u2019s reserves and support American drillers. Next, gold price remains struggling and fell 0.21% to $1484.61 a troy ounce as of writing following market continue to dump gold in order to raise cash and cover losses in other markets.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><u>Today\u2019s Holiday Market Close<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Time\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Market\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Event<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><u>Today\u2019s Highlight Events<\/u><\/p>\n<p><strong>Time\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Market\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Event<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>N\/A<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><u>Today\u2019s Highlight Economic Data<\/u><\/p>\n<table width=\"105%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"11%\"><strong>Time<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"53%\"><strong>Nation &amp; Data<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"13%\"><strong>Previous<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"11%\"><strong>Forecast<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"10%\"><strong>Actual<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"11%\">20:30<\/td>\n<td width=\"53%\">CAD \u2013 Core Retail Sales (MoM)(Jan)<\/td>\n<td width=\"13%\">0.5%<\/td>\n<td width=\"11%\">0.2%<\/td>\n<td width=\"10%\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"11%\">22:00<\/td>\n<td width=\"53%\">USD \u2013 Existing Home Sales (Feb)<\/td>\n<td width=\"13%\">5.46M<\/td>\n<td width=\"11%\">5.50M<\/td>\n<td width=\"10%\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"11%\">01:00<\/p>\n<p>(21<sup>th<\/sup>)<\/td>\n<td width=\"53%\">CrudeOIL \u2013 U.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count<\/td>\n<td width=\"13%\">683<\/td>\n<td width=\"11%\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<td width=\"10%\">&#8211;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Technical Analysis<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-107404\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/200320-DOLLAR_INDX-Noon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DOLLAR_INDX, H1<\/strong><strong>\uff1a<\/strong>Dollar index was traded lower following prior retracement from the resistance level at 103.55. MACD which illustrated increasing bearish momentum suggest the index to extend its losses toward support level at 101.85.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Resistance level: 103.55, 104.75<\/p>\n<p>Support level: 101.85, 99.70<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-107405\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/200320-GBPUSD-Noon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>GBPUSD, H4: <\/strong>GBPUSD was traded within a range while currently testing the support level at 1.1525. However, MACD which illustrated diminishing bearish momentum suggest the pair to be traded higher in short-term as technical correction.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Resistance level: 1.2160, 1.2835<\/p>\n<p>Support level: 1.1405, 1.0335<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-107410\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/200320-EURUSD-Noon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>EURUSD, H4: <\/strong>EURUSD was traded higher following prior rebound from the support level at 1.0645. MACD which illustrated diminishing bearish momentum suggest the pair to extend its gains toward resistance level at 1.0835.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Resistance level: 1.0835, 1.0965<\/p>\n<p>Support level: 1.0645, 1.0475<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-107412\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/200320-USDJPY-Noon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>USDJPY, H4: <\/strong>USDJPY was traded lower following prior retracement from the resistance level at 111.20. MACD which illustrated diminishing bullish momentum suggest the pair to extend its losses toward support level at 109.75.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Resistance level: 111.20, 112.15<\/p>\n<p>Support level: 109.75, 108.45<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-107415\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/200320-AUDUSD-Noon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>AUDUSD, H4: <\/strong>AUDUSD was traded higher while currently testing the resistance level at 0.5895. MACD which illustrated increasing bullish momentum suggest the pair to extend its gains after it successfully breakout above the resistance level.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Resistance level: 0.5895, 0.6020<\/p>\n<p>Support level: 0.5710, 0.5500<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-107416\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/200320-NZDUSD-Noon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>NZDUSD, H1: <\/strong>NZDUSD was traded higher following prior rebound from the support level at 0.5635. MACD which illustrated increasing bullish momentum suggest the pair to extend its gains toward resistance level at 0.5825.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Resistance level: 0.5825, 0.5950<\/p>\n<p>Support level: 0.5635, 0.5455<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-107417\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/200320-USDCAD-Noon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>USDCAD, Daily: <\/strong>USDCAD was traded lower following prior retracement from the resistance level at 1.4505. MACD which illustrated diminishing bullish momentum suggest the pair to extend its losses toward support level at 1.4250.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Resistance level: 1.4505, 1.4730<\/p>\n<p>Support level: 1.4250, 1.3980<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-107421\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/200320-USDCHF-Noon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>USDCHF, H4: <\/strong>USDCHF was traded lower following prior breakout below the previous support level at 0.9845. MACD which illustrated diminishing bullish momentum suggest the pair to extend its losses toward support level at 0.9755.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Resistance level: 0.9835, 0.9885<\/p>\n<p>Support level: 0.9755, 0.9665<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-107424\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/200320-CrudeOIL-Noon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>CrudeOIL, H1: <\/strong>Crude oil price was traded higher while currently testing the resistance level at 27.30. However, MACD which illustrated diminishing bullish momentum suggest the commodity to be traded lower in short-term as technical correction.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Resistance level: 27.30, 29.20<\/p>\n<p>Support level: 24.15, 22.45<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-107427\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/03\/200320-GOLD-Noon.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>GOLD_, H1: <\/strong>Gold price was traded higher while currently near the resistance level at 1490.50. MACD which illustrated increasing bullish momentum suggest the commodity to extend its gains after it successfully breakout above the resistance level.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Resistance level: 1490.50, 1510.30<\/p>\n<p>Support level: 1469.00, 1449.25<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>20 March 2020\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Afternoon Session Analysis Dollar soars as liquidity fears dominate. The dollar index which traded against a basket of six major currency pairs have slightly retreat from its high after climbing to its highest level in more than three years during late Asian session as investors continue to seek for cash amid concerns [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107366"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/61"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=107366"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/107366\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=107366"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=107366"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gcmasia.co\/analysis\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=107366"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}