WH Chief of Staff Miller:China must show its commitment to rules-based international order

White House Chief of Staff Miller has been sent out to speak about China:

  • China must show its commitment to a rules-based international order.
  • Trump’s hope is that China will choose the path of cooperation and common ground.

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.

Japan’s economic minister Akazawa met with US Treasury Secretary Bessent and Lutnick

Japan governments economy minister Akazawa met with US treasury secretary Bessent and Commerce Secretary Lutnick for 130 minutes:

  • They agreed to accelerate trade talks, hold discussions again before G7 summit
  • US and Japan have deepened understanding of each other’s positions, made progress towards a trade deal.

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.

Chiina’s spokesperson:Both China and US have maintained communication over concerns

China’s US Embassy spokesperson:

  • Both China and US have maintained communication over their respective concerns in the economic and trade fields on various bilateral and multilateral occasions at multiple levels.
  • China has repeatedly raised concerns regarding US abuse of export control measures and semiconductor sector and other related practices.
  • China urges US to cease discriminatory restrictions and jointly uphold the consensus reached at the high level talks in Geneva.

The comments are in reaction to/in response to the post from Pres. Trump this morning:

I am not sure there will ever be a solution. The US will not trust China. China will not give up all it does or its sovereignty. It might be that if Apple can’t produce in the US competitively, consumers go to Mexico or Canada to buy iPhones or gets them off smuggling boats off the coast of Florida. Drug runners will become iPhone runners. China will smuggle chips into its country.

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.

GBP/USD Mid-Day Outlook

GBP/USD Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 1.3437; (P) 1.3472; (R1) 1.3529; More… Range trading continues in GBP/USD and intraday bias remains neutral. With 1.3389 support intact, further rally is expected. On the upside, firm break of 1.3592 will resume larger rally for 100% projection of 1.2706 to 1.3442 from 1.3138 at 1.3874. However, decisive break of 1.3389 will […]

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USD/JPY Mid-Day Outlook

USD/JPY Mid-Day Outlook

Daily Pivots: (S1) 143.34; (P) 144.81; (R1) 145.66; More… Intraday bias in USD/JPY stays neutral at this point. On the upside, above 146.27 will target 148.64 resistance first. Firm break there will resume the rebound from 139.87. Nevertheless, break of 142.10 will bring deeper fall back to 139.87 low. In the bigger picture, price actions […]

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Trade Rhetoric Sours Sentiment Again as US-China Tensions Resurface

Trade Rhetoric Sours Sentiment Again as US-China Tensions Resurface

Market sentiment took another bearish turn today following renewed rhetoric from US President Donald Trump, who accused China of having “totally violated” its preliminary trade agreement with the U.S. The comments, delivered via social media, were echoed by Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in a CNBC interview, where he expressed concern over China’s delayed compliance. Greer […]

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AUDUSD Technical Outlook – Sellers stay in control but 0.6406 forms a solid floor

The AUDUSD started the week on a strong note, breaking above recent resistance to post a new high for 2025 on Monday. However, that bullish breakout proved short-lived. Price quickly reversed lower, falling back below the key swing area between 0.6493 and 0.6500 (see red numbered circles), and momentum accelerated as the pair broke below the 100-hour moving average (blue line).

Since then, sellers have remained in control. Attempts to correct higher on Tuesday and Thursday were capped at the 100-hour MA, reinforcing its role as a strong dynamic resistance. The inability to push back above this level keeps the bearish bias intact.

To the downside, the area around 0.6406 has emerged as a firm support zone, holding multiple tests dating back to last Thursday and Friday, as well as during trade yesterday and again today. The repeated bounces from this area suggest that buyers are defending the level, setting up a clear floor.

Key levels to watch:

  • Support:
    • Key floor: 0.6406
    • Below that: 0.6387 to 0.6391 (swing area)

    Resistance:
    • 100-hour MA/200 hour/200 day MA (currently near 0.6445-48)
    • Swing zone: 0.6493–0.6500

As long as price holds below the 100-hour MA, sellers remain in control, with the downside risk building on a break of 0.6406. A move above the 100-hour MA and MA cluster near 0.6445 to 0.6448 would be needed to shift short-term sentiment.

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.