13.07.202606:48 Forex Analysis & Reviews: Intraday Strategies for Beginner Traders on July 13

The U.S. dollar continues to reclaim positions against the euro, pound, and other risk assets, with objective reasons for this movement.

Last Sunday, the U.S. launched new missile strikes against Iran, continuing a series of mutual attacks and counterattacks between Washington and Tehran. The U.S. Central Command reported that the strikes were aimed at undermining Iran's capability to attack vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian air defense systems, coastal radars, and missile and drone complexes. This is already the fourth strike in about a week, while the parties make contradictory statements regarding whether the strait is open for navigation. It is worth mentioning that a significant portion of global oil supplies passes through this route, so any threat to its operation instantly increases the risk premium and pushes capital into safe-haven assets.

In this environment, the dollar has gained support as a classic safe haven, weakening the positions of both the euro and the pound. The escalation of the conflict undermines risk appetite, and the threat of a spike in oil prices negatively affects European economies that rely on energy imports. As a result, both EUR/USD and GBP/USD are under pressure as investors move to the most reliable instruments.

There is no significant data scheduled for the Eurozone in the first half of the day, so do not be surprised if the pressure on the euro continues. The lack of significant macroeconomic data means traders will have to rely on secondary indicators and overall market sentiment. This, in turn, may lead to increased volatility, as smaller trading volumes will have a stronger influence on price movements.

Particular attention should be paid to news developments. Statements from representatives of the European Central Bank, as well as geopolitical events, could significantly impact the euro exchange rate. Technical analysis will also play an important role. Support and resistance levels that have formed in recent days may serve as guideposts for short-term trades. A breakout of these levels could trigger acceleration of current trends.

As for the pound, a speech by Bank of England MPC member Huw Pill is expected only in the afternoon, which is unlikely to provide significant support for growth. Traders will likely prefer to take a wait-and-see approach, waiting for clearer signals regarding future monetary policy. The absence of new incentives or unexpectedly dovish statements could provoke sharp price movements, but for now, the market is quite negative, reacting to the situation in the Middle East.

Pill's speech is perhaps one of the few events that could provide clarity regarding the near-term outlook.

If the data align with economists' expectations, it is better to act based on the Mean Reversion strategy. If the data are much higher or lower than economists' expectations, it is advisable to use the Momentum strategy.

Momentum Strategy (Breakout):

For the EUR/USD Pair

• Buy on a breakout above 1.1405, which may lead to a rise of the euro toward 1.1422 and 1.1442.
• Sell on a breakout below 1.1385, which may lead to a decline toward 1.1365 and 1.1346.

For the GBP/USD Pair

• Buy on a breakout above 1.3388, which may lead to a rise of the pound toward 1.3419 and 1.3448.
• Sell on a breakout below 1.3356, which may lead to a decline toward 1.3323 and 1.3298.

For the USD/JPY Pair

• Buy on a breakout above 162.10, which may lead to a rise of the dollar toward 162.35 and 162.64.
• Sell on a breakout below 161.85, which may lead to a decline toward 161.62 and 161.33.

Mean Reversion Strategy (Retracement):

For the EUR/USD Pair

• Look for sell opportunities after an unsuccessful breakout above 1.1407 on a return below this level.
• Look for buy opportunities after an unsuccessful breakout below 1.1380 on a return to this level.

For the GBP/USD Pair

• Look for sell opportunities after an unsuccessful breakout above 1.3388 on a return below this level.
• Look for buy opportunities after an unsuccessful breakout below 1.3358 on a return to this level.

For the AUD/USD Pair

• Look for sell opportunities after an unsuccessful breakout above 0.6945 on a return below this level.
• Look for buy opportunities after an unsuccessful breakout below 0.6921 on a return to this level.

For the USD/CAD Pair

• Look for sell opportunities after an unsuccessful breakout above 1.4182 on a return below this level.
• Look for buy opportunities after an unsuccessful breakout below 1.4152 on a return to this level.