25.04.202508:07 Forex Analysis & Reviews: Intraday Strategies for Beginner Traders on April 25

EUR and GBP managed to withstand yesterday's pressure, but today, the decline in risk assets paired with the dollar has continued.

The data released about the U.S. labor market and strong figures on durable goods orders were overlooked by traders, failing to result in the anticipated strengthening of the U.S. dollar. One possible reason is that the market had already priced in the positive macroeconomic indicators. Traders may have been expecting even stronger results to justify further gains in the dollar. Additionally, market attention may have shifted to other factors, such as U.S. trade tariffs and the potential for their reduction in relation to China.

Given the absence of economic reports from the eurozone today, the EUR/USD pair retains the potential for further strengthening. The lack of macroeconomic data creates a void where market sentiment and speculative activity take the lead. Traders often refer to preceding trends and general risk appetite without concrete economic indicators. Considering the market remains bullish, the chances for EUR/USD to rise are relatively high.

As for the British pound, attention will be focused on the release of retail sales data in the UK for March, which includes fuel expenses. If the actual figures come in below expectations, it could trigger a renewed downward trend for the GBP/USD currency pair. Market participants are closely watching UK macroeconomic data to assess the economy's ability to withstand inflation—especially amid the Bank of England's potential easing of interest rate policy. Retail sales are a key indicator of consumer activity and the economy's overall health. A decline in retail trade volumes may indicate a slowdown in economic growth and, consequently, the possibility of further monetary easing by the Bank of England. This would be negative for the pound and its future gains.

If the data matches economists' expectations, relying on a Mean Reversion strategy is best. The Momentum strategy is most appropriate if the data is much higher or lower than expected.

Momentum Strategy (Breakout):

EUR/USD

Buying on a breakout of 1.1358 could lead to a rise in the euro toward 1.1390 and 1.1435.

Selling on a breakout of 1.1315 could lead to a drop in the euro toward 1.1267 and 1.1217.

GBP/USD

Buying on a breakout of 1.3310 could lead to a rise in the pound toward 1.3365 and 1.3416.

Selling on a breakout of 1.3250 could lead to a drop in the pound toward 1.3205 and 1.3165.

USD/JPY

Buying on a breakout of 143.80 could lead to a rise in the dollar toward 144.15 and 144.51.

Selling on a breakout of 143.30 could trigger a sell-off in the dollar toward 142.85 and 142.34.

Mean Reversion Strategy (Pullbacks):

EUR/USD

I will look for selling opportunities after a failed breakout above 1.1372, once the price returns below this level.

I will look for buying opportunities after a failed breakout below 1.1314, once the price returns above this level.

GBP/USD

I will look for selling opportunities after a failed breakout above 1.3327, once the price returns below this level.

I will look for buying opportunities after a failed breakout below 1.3270, once the price returns above this level.

AUD/USD

I will look for selling opportunities after a failed breakout above 0.6424, once the price returns below this level.

I will look for buying opportunities after a failed breakout below 0.6389, once the price returns above this level.

USD/CAD

I will look for selling opportunities after a failed breakout above 1.3884, once the price returns below this level.

I will look for buying opportunities after a failed breakout below 1.3850, once the price returns above this level.