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XM Research - 4 days agoBullish

JP 225 index has been rangebound in the past month But has violated 50-day SMA and has advanced in latest sessions Momentum indicators are skewed to the upside The JP 225 index (cash) has been trading without clear direction since early May, fluctuating around its 50-day simple moving average (SMA). In the near term, the price broke above its 50-day simple moving average (SMA), with the short-term oscillators indicating strengthening bullish momentum.
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XM Research - 5 days ago

Volatility surges across the board – Volatility Watch

Forex pairs are very volatile after strong NFP report Volatility in gold and silver ticks up, oil swims in calm waters US equities exhibit volatility jump amid correction fears Volatility in dollar crosses has picked up as the stronger-than-expected NFP report dialed back rate cut expectations, while investors are bracing for the FOMC meeting and the CPI print later this week. Euro pairs are in a similar position after the EU elections sparked a wave of politically instabili
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XM Research - 3 weeks ago

Low volatility across the board besides Bitcoin – Volatility Watch

Forex pairs in a relatively quiet mood Volatility in Bitcoin and silver skyrockets US equities enjoy low volatility despite rally to record highs Euro/dollar volatility has dropped aggressively over the past week as markets are bracing for inflation data both from the US and Eurozone this week. Similarly, volatility in yen crosses remains muted even though the Japanese currency is trading near historical lows against its major peers, while the latest downbeat inflation data out
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XM Research - 4 weeks ago

Commodities' volatility jumps due to geopolitics – Volatility Watch

Euro/dollar volatility eases aggressively Volatility in gold and silver skyrockets US equities enjoy low volatility amidst weekly gains Euro/dollar volatility has dropped aggressively as the market is adjusting to a quieter data calendar that nevertheless includes a plethora of Fed speakers. Similarly, volatility in yen crosses remains moderate as market participants, especially in dollar/yen, appear unwilling to further provoke the BoJ and risk significant losses.
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XM Research - 1 month ago

Higher euro/dollar volatility ahead of US CPI report – Volatility Watch

Euro/dollar enjoys strong volatility ahead of key data releases Gold and silver see higher volatility amidst muted price rally Volatility drops in US equities as risk appetite returns Euro/dollar volatility has jumped higher as the market is preparing for some key US data prints. On the flip side, volatility in yen crosses remains moderate after the recent Japanese interventions, with market participants trying to avoid further provoking the BoJ at this stage.
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XM Research - 2 months ago

Slightly lower volatility across the board ahead of key US data – Volatility Watch

Lower volatility is on the cards for the FX market Gold to enjoy lower volatility; oil probably too quiet considering geopolitics Equities volatility remains elevated, especially in JP225 index Volatility in EUR/USD has eased up a bit but remains high amidst continued rhetoric for an ECB rate cut in June. Geopolitical events have also played a crucial role in maintaining volatility high in the remaining currencies, including the yen and pound crosses, with the former facin
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XM Research - 2 months agoBearish

JP 225 index pulls back from its all-time high Drops below 50-day SMA to face March support Momentum indicators are skewed to the downside The JP 225 index (cash) has been experiencing a downside correction after posting a fresh all-time high of 41,147 on March 21. In the near term, the price has declined beneath its 50-day simple moving average (SMA), while currently testing the March support of 38,300. Should the price break below the crucial 38,300 zone, the bears could at
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XM Research - 2 months ago

Geopolitical developments and stronger US data push volatility to new highs across the board – Volatility Watch

Volatility remains extremely high across the FX spectrum Commodities volatility reaches new highs; Bitcoin poised for smaller moves Equities volatility is off the charts led by the S&P 500 and DAX 40 indices Volatility in EUR/USD remains very high as the pair recorded a decent weekly drop following the stronger US CPI data. Geopolitical events have also played a crucial role in pushing volatility higher in the remaining currencies, including the yen crosses, with the market n
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XM Research - 3 months ago

JP225 index marches higher after BoJ’s dovish hike – Stock Markets

Japanese stock markets advance after BoJ hike decision Baby step to normalize monetary policy boosts confidence in economy BoJ’s pledge for accommodative stance also aids   First hike since 2007 On Tuesday, the Bank of Japan raised interest rates for the first time in 17 years, dragging them out of the negative zone. Besides that, policymakers in Japan announced the end of the yield curve control policy and purchases of risky assets such as domestic ETFs.
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XM Research - 3 months agoBullish

Technical Analysis – Will JP 225 index continue its record rally?

JP 225 index flirts with all-time highs Short-term technical signals remain encouraging   Japan’s 225 stock index (cash) is on the rise again, aiming to revive its five-month-old positive trend above the March record high of 40,564 after finding support near the 38,310 area. The technical signals favor the upward move in the price as the RSI is sloping northwards and is still some distance off its 70 overbought mark.
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XM Research - 4 months agoBullish

Technical Analysis – JP 225 index in sight of historic peak

 JP 225 index approaches its 1989 record high Bulls might be exhausted as overbought signals detected   Japan’s 225 stock index (cash) marked another green day on Thursday despite GDP figures pointing to a recessionary economy, extending its weekly bull run closer to the 1989 record high of 38,915. While the upward pattern has shown no cracks so far, the market might be at risk of a downside correction.
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XM Research - 4 months ago

S&P 500 at all-time highs, expected to make bigger moves ahead – Volatility report

Volatility remains low across the FX spectrum with the exception of EUR/USD Gold volatility drops but silver remains at its midpoint; oil and Bitcoin set for small moves S&P 500 volatility rises significantly; remaining stock indices in calmer waters Volatility in EUR/USD has jumped as the pair recorded a sizeable correction last week following some key data releases.
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XM Research - 5 months ago

Volatility Report – January 23, 2024

Volatility remains significantly low across the currency board Commodity markets seem quiet as well, oil exhibits more volatility than metals US indices in the middle of volatility range, JP225 and Bitcoin are rather hot The recent range-trading in most major currency pairs has caused their expected volatility to drop to relatively low levels.
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XM Research - 5 months ago

Volatility Report – January 16, 2024

Volatility crashed across the FX spectrum including EUR/USD and JPY crosses Gold and Silver volatility drops; oil and Bitcoin set for sizeable moves Stock indices in turbulent waters, JP225 volatility records a new monthly high  The recent range-trading in EUR/USD has caused the expected volatility to drop to the lowest level of the past month, despite some key data releases.
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XM Research - 5 months agoBullish

Technical Analysis – JP 225 index rockets to 34-year high

JP 225 index re-activates 2023 uptrend More upside likely but gains could be limited   Japan’s 225 stock index (cash) rocketed to a 34-year high of 34,827 on the back of a tech rally on Wednesday and there might be space for further progress. Both the RSI and the stochastic oscillators have surged into the overbought territory, but they have yet to show signs of weakness, reflecting a bullish bias.
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XM Research - 6 months ago

Volatility Report – December 19, 2023

EUR/USD volatility eases aggressively, major JPY crosses remain in turbulent waters Gold and oil volatility at their midpoints, silver expected to experience sizeable moves Volatility drops in stock indices except JP225; Bitcoin returns to calmer periods EUR/USD expected volatility dropped to the lowest level of the past 30 days as the market appears to be preparing for the much-needed break.
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XM Research - 6 months agoNeutral

JP 225 index halts its aggressive retreat at the 50-day SMA Its attempt to rebound though seems to be running out of juice Momentum indicators are skewed to the downside The JP 225 index (cash) advanced after validating a double bottom pattern around the 30,400 region in late October, breaking above the crucial descending trendline.
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XM Research - 6 months ago

Volatility Report – December 12, 2023

EUR/USD volatility in neutral zone, major JPY crosses in turbulent waters Gold and silver follow opposite volatility paths, oil remains quiet Volatility picks up in stock indices except S&P500; Bitcoin set for sizeable moves EUR/USD expected volatility remains subdued despite the crucial CPI print expected later today. Meanwhile, the Yen has disrupted a period of calmness across the currency board as its pairs are the only ones showing a jump in volatility relative to last w
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XM Research - 6 months ago

Volatility Report – Introducing our new weekly publication

Hello XM customers/viewers, Today we are introducing our new weekly post that helps you locate instruments that might make big moves in the coming sessions; the Implied Volatility Table. So, what is Implied Volatility and why it is important? Implied or expected Volatility is a forecast of a likely movement in a financial instrument's price, which is derived from market-traded option prices.
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XM Research - 7 months agoNeutral

Technical Analysis – JP225 cash index bears show signs of life

JP225 cash index dips lower after strong upmove Bulls still focused οn testing the June 16, 2023 high Momentum indicators show some early signs of trend reversal The JP225 cash index is trading lower again today as the bulls appear to be taking a breather from the recent strong rally. The JP225 is still around 10% higher than the end-of-October low of 30,380 and not far from the all-time high of 34,006. In the meantime, the momentum indicators are probably showing some early sig
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