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South African Rand Dec '17 (T6Z17)

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South African Rand Futures Market News and Commentary

Dollar Pressured After FOMC Cuts Interest Rates by 50 bp

The dollar index (DXY00) Wednesday tumbled to a 14-month low and finished down by -0.12%.  The dollar sank Wednesday after the FOMC cut the fed funds rate by 50 bp and projected another 50 bp of rate cuts by the end of the year.  The dollar was also undercut after the Fed cut its 2024 US GDP forecast and cut its 2024 core PCE price forecast, dovish factors for Fed policy.  The dollar recovered from its worst levels after Fed Chair Powell said the Fed is in no rush to ease monetary policy.  

The FOMC voted 11-1 to cut the fed funds target range by 50 bp to 4.75%-5.00% and said the committee is "strongly committed to supporting maximum employment" and returning inflation to its 2% goal.

The FOMC cut its 2024 US GDP forecast to 2.0% from 2.1% in June and cut its 2024 core PCE estimate to 2.6% from 2.8% in June.  The FOMC also raised its 2024 unemployment forecast to 4.4% from 4.0% in June.

The FOMC cut its fed funds forecast for the end of 2024 to 4.375% from 5.125% i... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
South African Rand
Contract Size
ZAR 500,000
Tick Size
0.000025 points ($12.50 per contract)
Trading Hours
5:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. (Sun-Fri) (Settles 2:00p.m.) CST
Exchange
CME
Point Value
$500,000
Margin/Maintenance
$1,540/1,400
First Notice Date
12/18/17
Expiration Date
12/18/17 (expired)

Seasonal Chart

South African Rand Dec '17
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Dec Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of Sep 10, 2024

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Commercials - Long / Short
30,537 (+15,253)
46,647 (+16,413)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
37,121 (-405)
22,421 (-1,775)
Dealers / Intermediary - Long / Short
1,801 (-187)
17,317 (+77)
Asset / Manager - Long / Short
33,212 (-1,663)
1,500 (-73)
Leveraged Funds - Long / Short
5,037 (+320)
22,891 (-1,807)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
1,005 (-68)
757 (-5)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
0.070375 +10.80%
on 11/21/17
0.078175 -0.26%
on 12/18/17
+0.006700 (+9.40%)
since 11/17/17
3-Month
0.068225 +14.29%
on 11/13/17
0.078175 -0.26%
on 12/18/17
+0.003900 (+5.26%)
since 09/18/17
52-Week
0.066100 +17.97%
on 12/19/16
0.078175 -0.26%
on 12/18/17
+0.011800 (+17.83%)
since 12/16/16

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Dollar Pressured After FOMC Cuts Interest Rates by 50 bp

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Wednesday tumbled to a 14-month low and finished down by -0.12%. The dollar sank Wednesday after the FOMC cut the fed funds rate by 50 bp and projected another 50 bp of rate...

DXY00 : 101.034 (+0.14%)
^EURUSD : 1.11115 (-0.06%)
^USDJPY : 142.639 (+0.25%)
GCZ24 : 2,582.5 (-0.62%)
SIZ24 : 30.430 (-0.84%)
Dollar in Defensive Mode Ahead of FOMC Decision

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.12%. The dollar is trading defensively ahead of this afternoon’s FOMC decision. Heightened speculation the Fed will opt to cut the fed funds target range...

DXY00 : 101.034 (+0.14%)
^EURUSD : 1.11115 (-0.06%)
^USDJPY : 142.639 (+0.25%)
GCZ24 : 2,582.5 (-0.62%)
SIZ24 : 30.430 (-0.84%)
Dollar’s and Gold’s Outlook Right Before Fed’s Cut

Market's missed expectations regarding the cut might trigger significant price moves

Dollar Moves Higher and Gold Falls on Signs of US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today rebounded from a 3-week low and finished up by +0.15% on signs of US economic strength. An unexpected increase in Tuesday’s US Aug retail sales report sparked short covering...

DXY00 : 101.034 (+0.14%)
^EURUSD : 1.11115 (-0.06%)
^USDJPY : 142.639 (+0.25%)
GCZ24 : 2,582.5 (-0.62%)
SIZ24 : 30.430 (-0.84%)
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Dollar Rebounds on Strength in US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today rebounded from a 3-week low and is up by +0.11%. An unexpected increase in today’s US Aug retail sales report sparked short covering in the dollar. Also, today’s stronger-than-expected...

DXY00 : 101.034 (+0.14%)
^EURUSD : 1.11115 (-0.06%)
^USDJPY : 142.639 (+0.25%)
GCZ24 : 2,582.5 (-0.62%)
SIZ24 : 30.430 (-0.84%)
USDCHF Is Still Eyeing December 2023 Lows

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Dollar Weighed Down by Speculation About a 50 bp Fed Rate Cut

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday fell by -0.33% and posted a 1-week low. Strength in the yen undercut the dollar after the yen on Monday rose to a 13-1/2 month high against the dollar. The dollar was...

DXY00 : 101.034 (+0.14%)
^EURUSD : 1.11115 (-0.06%)
^USDJPY : 142.639 (+0.25%)
GCZ24 : 2,582.5 (-0.62%)
SIZ24 : 30.430 (-0.84%)
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Dollar Undercut by Yen Strength and Speculation of a 50 bp Fed Rate Cut

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.39% and posted a 1-week low. Strength in the yen is undercutting the dollar as the yen rose to a 13-month high against the dollar today. Also, heightened...

DXY00 : 101.034 (+0.14%)
^EURUSD : 1.11115 (-0.06%)
^USDJPY : 142.639 (+0.25%)
GCZ24 : 2,582.5 (-0.62%)
SIZ24 : 30.430 (-0.84%)

Barchart Technical Opinion

The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 88% Buy and ranks in the Top 1% of all short term signal directions.

Long term indicators mostly agree with the trend.

The market is approaching overbought territory. Be watchful of a trend reversal.

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point N/A
2nd Resistance Point 0.078942
1st Resistance Point 0.078458
Last Price 0.077975s
1st Support Level 0.077208
2nd Support Level 0.076442
3rd Support Level N/A

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52-Week High 0.078175
Last Price 0.077975s
Fibonacci 61.8% 0.073562
Fibonacci 50% 0.072138
Fibonacci 38.2% 0.070713
52-Week Low 0.066100

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