27.05.202608:45 Forex Analysis & Reviews: Intraday Strategies for Beginner Traders on May 27

The dollar is in demand again amidst difficulties in concluding the peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran. However, yesterday's data showing a drop in U.S. consumer confidence put pressure on the American currency. The decline in consumer confidence, a traditionally important indicator of the state of the American economy, suggests a potential slowdown in consumer spending in the coming months. This, in turn, may affect forecasts of economic growth and, consequently, the Federal Reserve's policy. However, it is worth noting that the influence of this factor on the dollar remains limited for now, as geopolitical risks continue to dominate the agenda.

Today, the first half of the day will be characterized by anticipation, as there are no fundamental data from the Eurozone and the UK. This means that traders' attention will be fully focused on geopolitical events, particularly the situation in the Middle East and the prospects for establishing peace between the U.S. and Iran. Any movement in the negotiation process or escalation of tensions in the region could significantly impact the currency market, even in the absence of macroeconomic data.

The geopolitical uncertainty linked to the Middle Eastern conflict has already led to increased volatility in energy markets and a reassessment of risks by investors. If a diplomatic agreement is reached between the U.S. and Iran, it could reduce geopolitical tensions, which, in turn, would positively influence risk appetite and potentially the exchange rates of currencies sensitive to economic growth, including the euro and the British pound.

On the other hand, any breakdown in negotiations or further escalation of the conflict could provoke a new wave of sell-offs and increase demand for safe-haven assets, traditionally including the U.S. dollar.

If the data aligns with economists' expectations, it's better to act based on the Mean Reversion strategy. If the data is significantly higher or lower than economists' forecasts, it's best to use the Momentum strategy.

Momentum Strategy (Breakout):

For the EUR/USD Pair

• Buy on a breakout above 1.1659, which may lead to a rise in the euro towards 1.1678 and 1.1698;
• Sell on a breakout below 1.1632, which may lead to a decline in the euro towards 1.1609 and 1.1585;

For the GBP/USD Pair

• Buy on a breakout above 1.3466, which may lead to a rise in the pound towards 1.3503 and 1.3529;
• Sell on a breakout below 1.3427, which may lead to a decline in the pound towards 1.3393 and 1.3344;

For the USD/JPY Pair

• Buy on a breakout above 159.39, which may lead to a rise in the dollar towards 159.60 and 159.83;
• Sell on a breakout below 159.13, which may lead to a decline in the dollar towards 158.83 and 158.57;

Mean Reversion Strategy (Retracement):

For the EUR/USD Pair

• Look to sell after a failed breakout above 1.1648 if the price returns below this level;
• Look to buy after a failed breakout above 1.1631 if the price returns to this level;

For the GBP/USD Pair

• Look to sell after a failed breakout above 1.3463 if the price returns below this level;
• Look to buy after a failed breakout above 1.3437 if the price returns to this level;

For the AUD/USD Pair

• Look to sell after a failed breakout above 0.7179 if the price returns below this level;
• Look to buy after a failed breakout above 0.7146 if the price returns to this level;

For the USD/CAD Pair

• Look to sell after a failed breakout above 1.3818 if the price returns below this level;
• Look to buy after a failed breakout above 1.3801 if the price returns to this level;