EUR/JPY pair sticks close to 183.50 as the euro hangs in there
The EUR/JPY pair nudged a bit higher in Asian trading on Tuesday, staying right around 183.50 after slipping for two days. The euro’s getting a little help from steadier market nerves—tensions between the US and Venezuela cooled off, and that’s taken some pressure off riskier currencies like the euro. Traders feel more relaxed now, but […]
EUR/JPY Slips as Venezuela Crisis Sparks Rush for Safe Havens
Early on Monday in Europe, EUR/JPY fell to 183.50. The decline coincided with an increase in the value of the Japanese yen; tensions in Venezuela erupted following reports that President Nicolás Maduro and his wife had been detained by US forces over the weekend. Markets are always shaken by such news. Concerned about the future, […]
EUR/JPY Pair Nears 180.70; Market Banks on Eurozone HICP Data
EUR/JPY rises near 180.70 as traders snap up the pair after three straight days of losses. Buyers stepped in once the price bounced off the 180.00 level, and now everyone’s watching for the latest Eurozone inflation numbers (HICP) to set the tone. The Expectation is that the ECB Will Keep Rates Steady Right now, the […]
EUR/JPY Slides Down as Investors Keep an Eye on German GDP Data
EUR/JPY is going down today, hovering in the mid-180s. Sellers are showing up as the Japanese Yen gets a little boost from talk about possible government intervention. Still, the pair isn’t dropping much—everyone’s just waiting to see what Germany’s latest GDP numbers have to say. Intervention Talk Puts Yen in the Spotlight There’s been a […]
EUR/JPY Stays Strong as Japan’s Fiscal Plans Weigh on the Yen
EUR/JPY keeps pushing higher, sitting around 181.20 through Thursday’s Asia session. The Yen just can’t catch a break these days. Traders expect Japan’s new government to roll out a massive spending plan, which likely means local interest rates stay low. The Euro is getting stimulus from it. Traders are keeping an eye on key data […]
EUR/JPY Slides Down to 180.00 as Intervention Possibility from the Japanese Government
EUR/JPY keeps slipping, almost brushing up against 180.00 on Wednesday morning in Europe. The Yen’s picking up steam, and honestly, it all comes down to nerves—traders don’t want to get caught flat-footed if Japan’s officials suddenly step in to boost the currency. Finance Minister Katayama only added fuel to the fire. He said he’s “alarmed” […]
EUR/JPY Goes Down: Japan’s Q3 GDP Declines Less Than Expected
EUR/JPY keeps dropping, now hanging out around 179.40 after that record run up to 179.97. Traders are switching things up. Suddenly, the Yen got some confidence. Japan’s new GDP numbers weren’t fantastic, but honestly, they weren’t the disaster everyone was ready for. That tiny surprise was enough to get people interested in the Yen again, […]
EUR/JPY Goes Above 178.00 Ahead of Key Eurozone Sentiment Data
EUR/JPY pushed above 178.00 in Tuesday’s Asian trading, landing around 178.35. The Euro’s picking up steam against the Yen as global risk appetite comes back to life. Everyone’s waiting to see the German and Eurozone ZEW Economic Sentiment Index—that data could shake things up for this pair. As the funding bill passed, it put traders […]
EUR/JPY Goes Down at 177.00 Amidst Speculation of Rate Hike by the Bank of Japan
In early Asian trading on Tuesday, the EUR/JPY continues to decline, currently hovering around 177.20. As more people speculate that the Bank of Japan may soon raise interest rates, the Yen is strengthening. Following Governor Kazuo Ueda’s recent remarks, the market is beginning to consider December or January as viable options for a move. However, […]
EUR/JPY Slides Below 177.00 as Traders Stay Cautious Ahead of BoJ Policy Decision
On Wednesday, the euro dipped against the yen—a two-day slide that saw prices fall under 177.00 while markets in Asia were open. With the Bank of Japan set to reveal its plans tomorrow, traders shifted toward safer bets, bolstering the yen. Most believe Japan’s central bank will hold steady on rates, yet conversations regarding when […]
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Constructive View Holds Near 177.50
At the beginning of Friday’s European trading business hours, the EUR/JPY pair was trading close to 177.45, having risen for the fourth consecutive day. The Yen is still weak against the Euro because Japanese core inflation increased slightly in September, the first increase since May. News broke just before the Bank of Japan’s meeting the […]
EUR/JPY Comes Down Below to 1.1600 as EU Announces New Russia Sanctions
During early trading in Asia on Thursday, the euro fell versus the yen, dipping under 1.1600 to around 1.1590. This drop followed the EU’s (European Union) latest penalties levied against Russia because of the conflict in Ukraine. What happens with initial figures for eurozone consumer sentiment—scheduled for release later—may also influence movement. The European Union, […]
EUR/JPY Dips Towards 161.00 as BoJ Signals Possible Rate Hike
The EUR/JPY pair slipped to approximately 161.10 during early European trading on Tuesday, as the Japanese Yen gained strength amid increasing speculation that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) may raise interest rates during its upcoming policy meeting on Friday. Additionally, market attention is turning to Germany’s ZEW Economic Sentiment Survey for January, set to be […]
EUR/JPY Stabilizes Around 157.00, Rebounds Following PMI Data
EUR/JPY Stabilizes Around 157.00, Rebounds Following PMI Data EUR/JPY continues its downtrend for the sixth consecutive day, trading around 156.90 during the early European session on Monday. However, the pair has trimmed some of its intraday losses after the release of key economic data, including the Eurozone Producer Price Index (PPI) and Germany’s Purchasing Managers’ […]
EUR/JPY Rises Above 173.50, Focus on Eurozone PMI
EUR/JPY Rises Above 173.50, Focus on Eurozone PMI The EUR/JPY pair remains in positive territory for the sixth consecutive day, trading near 173.80 during the early European session on Wednesday. This sustained upward movement is primarily due to the weakening Japanese Yen (JPY), which has been impacted by recent data indicating a contraction in Japanese […]
EUR/JPY Rises Above 167.50 After BoJ Rate Decision
EUR/JPY Rises Above 167.50 After BoJ Rate Decision The EUR/JPY currency pair soared to its highest level since 2008, reaching 167.20 during the Asian trading session on Friday. This significant rise is largely attributed to the depreciation of the Japanese Yen (JPY) following the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) latest policy announcement.In its April meeting, the […]
EUR/JPY Rises, Awaits BoJ Rate Decision Below Mid-162.00s
EUR/JPY Rises, Awaits BoJ Rate Decision Below Mid-162.00s During the Asian trading session on Monday, the EUR/JPY currency pair exhibited a stronger performance, stabilizing below the mid-162.00s range. This market movement comes amidst growing investor speculation that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) might soon shift away from its long-standing ultra-dovish monetary policy. The anticipation is […]
EUR/JPY Bulls Target 157.70 Key Resistance Despite Soft Japan Wages and Lackluster German Inflation
EUR/JPY Bulls Target 157.70 Key Resistance Despite Soft Japan Wages and Lackluster German Inflation During today’s European session, the EUR/JPY pair is showing a bullish trend, targeting the key resistance level of 157.70. This upward movement is significant as it challenges a long-standing falling resistance line. Interestingly, this bullish drive is happening despite weak economic […]