– U.S. Durable Goods Orders to Contract for Second Month
– July Print (-7.4%) Marked the Largest Decline for 2013
Trading the News: U.S. Durable Goods Orders
Demands for U.S. Durable Goods are expected to contract another 0.2% in August and the slowdown in private sector consumption may drag on the dollar as it limits the Fed’s scope to taper the asset-purchase program at the October 29-30 meeting.
What’s Expected:
Time of release: 09/25/201312:30 GMT, 8:30 EDT
Primary Pair Impact:EURUSD
Expected: -0.2%
Previous: -7.3%
DailyFX Forecast: -1.0% to 1.0%
Why Is This Event Important:
With the ongoing discussion at the Fed to scale back on quantitative easing, data highlighting a slower recovery may prompt the central bank to further delay the exit strategy, and the committee may present a greater argument to carry its highly accommodative policy stance into 2014 should the fundamental developments coming out of the U.S. dampen the outlook for growth and inflation.
Expectations: Bearish Argument/Scenario
Release
Expected
Actual
Consumer Confidence (SEP)
79.9
79.7
U. of Michigan Confidence (SEP P)
82.0
76.8
Consumer Credit (JUL)
$12.700B
$10.437B
The recent downturn in household sentiment paired with the slowdown in private sector credit may drag on consumption, and a dismal print may trigger a bearish reaction in the USD as it raises the Fed’s scope to retain its current policy stance.
Risk: Bullish Argument/Scenario
Release
Expected
Actual
Average Hourly Earnings (YoY) (AUG)
2.1%
2.2%
Domestic Vehicle Sales (AUG)
12.30M
12.44M
Gross Domestic Product (QoQ) (Annualized) (2Q P)
2.2%
2.5%
However, the pickup in wage growth along with the more broad-based recovery may heighten demands for large-ticket items, and a positive development may generate a near-term rally in the dollar as it raises the prospects for a strong recovery.
How To Trade This Event Risk(Video)
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Bearish USD Trade: Orders for Durable Goods Contract 0.2% or Greater
Need green, five-minute candle following the report to consider a long EURUSD trade
If the market reaction favors a bearish dollar trade, establish long EURUSD with two position
Set stop at the near-by swing low/reasonable distance from entry with at least 1:1 risk-to-reward
Move stop to breakeven on remaining position once initial target is met; set reasonable limit
Bullish USD Trade: Demands for Large-Ticket Items Rebound
Need red, five-minute candle following the release to look at a short EURUSD entry
Implement same setup as the bearish USD trade, just in opposite direction
Potential Price Targets For The Release
Chart – Created Using FXCM Marketscope 2.0
Carves Top After Marking Four Failed Attempts to Close Above the 1.3530-40 (61.8% Fib expansion)
Relative Strength Index Turns Around; Fails to Preserve Bullish Momentum
Interim Resistance: 1.3530-40 (61.8% Fibonacci expansion)
Interim Support: 1.3360 (38.2% Fibonacci expansion) to 1.3380 Pivot
Impact that the U.S. Durable Goods Orders report has had on USD during the last month
Period
Data Released
Estimate
Actual
Pips Change
(1 Hour post event )
Pips Change
(End of Day post event)
JUL 2013
08/26/2013 12:30 GMT
-4.0%
-7.3%
+12
+1
July 2013 U.S. Durable Goods Orders
Orders for U.S. durable goods tumbled 7.3% in July to mark the biggest decline since August 2012, while non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircrafts, a proxy for business investments, slipped 3.3% during the same period amid forecasts for a 0.5% rise. The U.S. dollar pushed lower following the dismal print, with the EURUSD climbing above 1.3380 region, and the greenback struggled to hold its ground throughout the day as the pair closed at 1.3390.
— Written by David Song, Currency Analyst
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