Thursday, December 13, 2012

FX Trades- Sell USDINR 55 Dec Put


After a sharp recovery from a low of 52 towards 56.10 levels, the market started easing off and seen a dip towards 54 levels which is just 50% retracement of the recovery trend. The market has formed a falling wedge and rates have broken the upper trend line of the pattern suggesting a possible upward momentum. Currently, the market is trading below the 10 and 20 day’s EMA level and RSI is neutral around 0.50 levels. 

The major support for the market is around 54 levels and as long as it holds the same, weakness is less likely. The resistance is seen at 55.10 levels.

The formation of falling wedge at intermediate upward trend along with the behavior of market at Fibonacci levels suggest possible recovery.  Recommend buying USDINR Dec future with stop loss below 54 with possible target of 55.10 and then 55.50.



Strategy:  USDINR Dec 55 Put Option: Sell around 0.80-0.90 targeting 0-0.05 with stop loss above 1.15
  

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

INR today


The Indian rupee is standing around 54.26 today on occasional boost by US dollar and sentiment drive of FDI in multi brand retail. From local markets, the IIP data for October is to be released at 11 PM, expected to read above 5%. In the global markets, everyone is waiting to see outcome of FOMC meeting. The US dollar has declined before the meeting whiles the Euro, GBP gained on expectation of further loosening of monetary policy. Chart suggest further appreciation of the Indian rupee while the level of 54.04 need to break.

Currency traders can look for selling USDINR pairs in the future market with stops above 54.76 levels.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

INR Today

The market changed after Mayawati backed UPA on FDI, NIFTY is currently up by almost 25 points after trading down 50 points at the early Asian trading. The Rupee is strengthening v/s the US dollar and quoting at 54.27 at the interbank market. Looks the 54 level will be tested or probably it may move to 53.50.


In global markets, the Euro and GBP is currently down marginally. EURUSD is broadly strong above 1.30 mark and likely to test 1.33 in the short term 

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

FX Today- Euro may rise to 1.33


The rupee is mostly trading in ranges v/s the US dollar. The key to watch is the voting on FDI due at 5 PM. At the time of writing the spot USDINR is at 54.50 mark, down 0.34%. Clarity in Indian rupee should come in the evening.

Globally, US dollar is seen sliding v/s the Euro and GBP while gaining v/s the Japanese Yen. The US dollar is mixed v/s Asian currencies ex-Japan.

As expected the EURUSD rose above 1.31 mark and likely to find resistance at 1.3140 and breakout above may push it till 1.33 mark. The EURGBP is also on the rise and likely to advance towards 0.8160 levels.

Today’s data to watch
Time
Event
For
Survey
Prior
 14:25
GE
PMI Services
Nov F
48
48
 14:30
EC
PMI Composite
Nov F
45.8
45.8
 14:30
EC
PMI Services
Nov F
45.7
45.7
 15:00
UK
PMI Services
Nov
51
50.6
 15:30
EC
Euro-Zone Retail Sales (YoY)
Oct
-0.80%
-0.80%
 18:45
US
ADP Employment Change
Nov
125K
158K
 20:30
US
Factory Orders
Oct
0.00%
4.80%
 20:30
US
ISM Non-Manf. Composite
Nov
53.5
54.2

Monday, December 3, 2012

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Forex Today- Technicals


Technically, the spot USDINR has a resistance at 54.75 levels and breakout above the same only may bring in notable recovery. Otherwise, it is less likely the pair to recover faster. On the backdrop of positive news from the Euro zone on Greece buying back govt bonds may put downward pressure to USDINR.

The EURUSD is looking promising at 1.3030 and likely to advance towards 1.31 on Intra day.  The EURGBP cross also looking promising while a breakout above 0.8130 is necessary.

The USDJPY retracing back, break below 81.70 will bring in reversal of the uptrend. While, breakout above 82.80 should keep the uptrend alive

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Rupee Today


The INR rose to 54.34 today during early inter banking dealing hours.  Much of the rally was supported by strong equities as benchmark indices posted fresh yearly high today. FII inflows have driven local market in recent times. As per data from SEBI, inflows from FII to local equities crossed Rs 1, 00,000 crore mark on Tuesday. It is the second highest inflow in a calendar year ever. As per a report available from BNP paribus, bulk of the FII inflows into India have come from Asia ex Japan and Global Emerging Markets funds – about 55% of total inflows. Despite strong Capital account inflows, the rupee is less likely to see any major reversal of the broader trend as current account remains weak.

………..The Indian GDP data is announced just now with a reading of 5.3%, in line with street expectation. The data is less likely to impact markets as already seen discounted.  From US yesterday, the Q3 GDP came good with a reading of 2.7% despite drop in consumer spending and business investment.

In the global FX market, the Euro and GBP is still strong v/s the US dollar quoting at 1.30 and 1.6045 respectively. Asian currencies were mostly higher today backed by stronger regional equities.




Today, we can expect some swings in USDINR (Spot) with a band of 54.40-54.80 during the remaining hours of the day.


INR around 55

The rupee is now seen appreciating v/s the US dollar after a strong upsurge in local share indices backed by possible FII inflows. As expected the USDINR dropped to 55 mark and currently quoting around 54.98. It is one of the sharpest rise since 2-3 weeks. In the global market, dollar is weak v/s the euro and pound, and against Asian currencies too. Market is waiting to see some good numbers from the US. Looking at the current trend, the rupee may rise to 54.50 levels in next 2-3 sessions.

Source-bloomberg


Wednesday, November 28, 2012

INR Today

Today, the INR is seen trading positive before the GDP data due tomorrow. The USDINR pair has dropped to 55.37 at the time of writing. It rose as high as 55.88 on 26th November. Gains in Asian currencies along with firm local stock indices have been pushing the USDINR to retrace back. The GDP data to be released tomorrow is expected to come with a reading of 5.3% and it is already discounted in the market.  Today, we may see moderate appreciation of the Rupee towards 55.00 levels at interbank dealing.


Major data releases today


Time ( IST)
Country
Event
For
Survey
Prior
  2:25:00
GE
Unemployment Rate (s.a)
Nov
6.90%
6.90%
 15:30
EC
Euro-Zone Indust. Confidence
Nov
-17.1
-18
 15:30
EC
Euro-Zone Economic Confidence
Nov
84.5
84.5
 15:30
EC
Euro-Zone Consumer Confidence
Nov F
-26.9
-26.9
 19:00
US
GDP QoQ (Annualized)
3Q S
2.80%
2.00%
 19:00
US
Personal Consumption
3Q S
1.90%
2.00%
 19:00
US
GDP Price Index
3Q S
2.80%
2.80%
 19:00
US
Core PCE QoQ
3Q S
1.30%
1.30%
 19:00
US
Initial Jobless Claims
24-Nov
390K
410K

Monday, November 26, 2012

Oil Reserves may last for 54 years ( BP data)

 Country
Reserves as on 2011
% of Total
R/P Ratio
US
30.9
1.9%
10.8
Canada
175.2
10.6%
*
Mexico
11.4
0.7%
10.6
Total North America
217.5
13.2%
41.7
  
Argentina
2.5
0.2%
11.4
Brazil
15.1
0.9%
18.8
Colombia
2.0
0.1%
5.9
Ecuador
6.2
0.4%
33.2
Peru
1.2
0.1%
22.2
Trinidad & Tobago
0.8
0.1%
16.7
Venezuela
296.5
17.9%
*
Other S. & Cent. America
1.1
0.1%
22.1
Total S. & Cent. America
325.4
19.7%
*
  
Azerbaijan
7.0
0.4%
20.6
Denmark
0.8
*
10.0
Italy
1.4
0.1%
34.3
Kazakhstan
30.0
1.8%
44.7
Norway
6.9
0.4%
9.2
Romania
0.6
*
18.7
Russian Federation
88.2
5.3%
23.5
Turkmenistan
0.6
W
7.6
United Kingdom
2.8
0.2%
7.0
Uzbekistan
0.6
*
18.9
Other Europe & Eurasia
2.2
0.1%
15.2
Total Europe & Eurasia
141.1
8.5%
22.3

Iran
151.2
9.1%
95.8
Iraq
143.1
8.7%
*
Kuwait
101.5
6.1%
97.0
Oman
5.5
0.3%
16.9
Qatar
24.7
1.5%
39.3
Saudi Arabia
265.4
16.1%
65.2
Syria
2.5
0.2%
20.6
United Arab Emirates
97.8
5.9%
80.7
Yemen
2.7
0.2%
32.0
Other Middle East
0.7
*
37.1
Total Middle East
795.0
48.1%
78.7

Algeria
12.2
0.7%
19.3
Angola
13.5
0.8%
21.2
Chad
1.5
0.1%
36.1
Rep. of Congo (Brazzaville)
1.9
0.1%
18.0
Egypt
4.3
0.3%
16.0
Equatorial Guinea
1.7
0.1%
18.5
Gabon
3.7
0.2%
41.2
Libya
47.1
2.9%
*
Nigeria
37.2
2.3%
41.5
Sudan
6.7
0.4%
40.5
Tunisia
0.4
*
15.0
Other Africa
2.2
0.1%
27.0
Total Africa
132.4
8.0%
41.2
  
Australia
3.9
0.2%
21.9
Brunei
1.1
0.1%
18.2
China
14.7
0.9%
9.9
India
5.7
0.3%
18.2
Indonesia
4.0
0.2%
11.8
Malaysia
5.9
0.4%
28.0
Thailand
0.4
*
3.5
Vietnam
4.4
0.3%
36.7
Other Asia Pacific
1.1
0.1%
10.4
Total Asia Pacific
41.3
2.5%
14.0
Total World
1652.6

54.2

Proved reserves of oil - Generally taken to be those quantities that geological and engineering information indicates with reasonable certainty can be recovered in the future from known reservoirs under existing economic and operating conditions.

Reserves-to-production (R/P) ratio - If the reserves remaining at the end of any year are divided by the production in that year, the result is the length of time that those remaining reserves would last if production were to continue at that rate.                     

Source- BP Worldwide