Janus Trading UG

The dollar was little changed against its major rivals, but stayed on track for a solid weekly gain as analysts remained focused on Greece’s debt drama.

The pound surged Friday after Bank of England Gov. Mark Carney said tightening could come before markets currently expect it, propelling the currency to a run on $1.70.

EUR/USD: bullish bias above 1.352. Most probable scenario: long positions above 1.352 with targets at 1.358 & 1.3615 in extension. Less probable scenario: below 1.352 look for further downside with 1.35 & 1.347 as targets.

Euro falls below $1.36 as ECB action seems likely.
The dollar rises against the euro after weak euro-zone data adds to expectations that the ECB will ease monetary policy next month.

AUD/USD: under pressure. Most probable scenario: short positions below 0.925 with targets at 0.9205 & 0.9175 in extension. Less probable scenario: Above 0.925 look for further upside with 0.9275 & 0.9315 as targets.

Dollar dragged lower by falling Treasury yields.
Euro drops early after disappointing euro-zone GDP; pound rises to $1.7691.

USD/JPY: under pressure. Most probable scenario: Short positions below 101.7 with targets at 101.15 & 100.75 in extension. Less probable scenario: above 101.7 look for further upside with 102.1 & 102.35 as targets.

European stocks higher, with Deutsche Bank, Nokia up.
European equities moved higher Tuesday, as investors considered a fresh round of corporate financial results.

USD/JPY: The upside prevails. Most probable scenario: long positions above 102.15 with targets at 102.8 & 103.0 in extension. Less probable scenario: below 102.15 look for further downside with 102 & 101.85 as targets.

Dollar rises against yen; Aussie,Kiwi fall.
The dollar rises against the yen after a round of positive US data in a holiday-shortened week.

GBP/USD: the upside prevails. Most probable scenario: long positions above 1.678 with targets at 1.685 & 1.69 in extension. Less probable scenario: below 1.678 look for further downside with 1.675 & 1.6715 as targets.

Gold futures fall.
Gold futures fell on Thursday, extending losses to a second-straight session to close below $1,300 an ounce for the first time in more than six weeks. A bound in the U.S. dollar on the back of upbeat U.S. economic data helped dull gold’s investment appeal.

EUR/USD: under pressure. Most probable scenario: short positions below 1.381 with targets at 1.37 & 1.3685 in extension. Less probable scenario: above 1.381 look for further upside with 1.3845 & 1.388 as targets.

Dollar above ¥102 as investors shed some Ukraine fears.
The dollar rises against the yen as investors appear to be reassured by news that the Russian troops taking part in combat exercises near Ukraine’s border would be returning back to their bases.

AUD/USD: key resistance at 0.897. Most probable scenario: short positions below 0.897 with targets at 0.8905 & 0.887 in extension. Less probable scenario: above 0.897 look for further upside with 0.902 & 0.905 as targets.

Asian shares higher, led by Wall Street.
Japanese stocks lead Asia higher, with the Nikkei rising above the 15,000 mark, while Australian stocks hit their highest level since June 2008.

USD/JPY: under pressure. Most probable scenario: short positions below 102.7 with targets at 102.25 & 102 in extension. Less probable scenario: Above 102.7 look for further upside with 103.05 & 103.4 as targets.

Japan stocks rise ahead of Bank of Japan decision.
Stocks in Japan climbed at the start of trade Tuesday, as U.S. dollar strength against the yen aided the export-oriented market.

GBPUSD: the bias remains bullish. Most probable scenario: long positions above 1.666 with targets at 1.676 & 1.6825 in extension. Less probable scenario: below 1.666 look for further downside with 1.6605 & 1.6555 as targets.

Greenback looks groomed for further gains vs. yen.
The greenback on Monday was higher versus the yen compared with Friday’s level, a move that usually helps Japanese stocks.

EUR/USD: bullish bias above 1.356. Most probable scenario: long positions above 1.356 with targets at 1.365 & 1.3685 in extension. Less probable scenario: below 1.356 look for further downside with 1.35 & 1.3475 as targets.

European stocks track Wall Street selloff.
European stock markets shed ground on Tuesday, on the heels of the steepest decline for Wall Street since last summer.

AUD/USD: further upside. Most probable scenario: long positions above 0.8815 with targets at 0.893 & 0.895 in extension. Less probable scenario: Below 0.8815 look for further downside with 0.873 & 0.869 as targets.

Dollar moves off lows vs. yen.
The U.S. dollar pulls back from a two-month low against the Japanese yen, as the greenback remains vulnerable to major rivals amid heightened worries about risk in emerging markets.

USD/JPY: under pressure. Most probable scenario: short positions below 103.05 with targets at 101.75 & 101.55 in extension. Less probable scenario: Above 103.05 look for further upside with 103.55 & 103.8 as targets.

Australia dollar up after data; Canada dollar steady.
Australia’s currency rallies, with the latest inflation reading tamping down expectations for an interest-rate cut. Meanwhile, investors look for a policy statement from the Bank of Canada.

GBP/USD: the bias remains bullish. Most probable scenario: long positions above 1.6425 with targets at 1.6515 & 1.6545 in extension. Less probable scenario: below 1.6425 look for further downside with 1.6395 & 1.6345 as targets.

Oil futures fall after weak Chinese output data.
Oil futures drop after China’s industrial production records a slowdown in annual growth in December.

EUR/USD: under pressure. Most probable scenario: short positions below 1.358 with targets at 1.3485 & 1.3445 in extension. Less probable scenario: above 1.358 look for further upside with 1.362 & 1.3645 as targets.

Australian dollar sinks after data show job losses.
Australia’s currency drops to a more than three-year low against the U.S. dollar as an unexpected loss of jobs in Australia last month raises speculation of an interest-rate cut.