Japanese Yen Gives Up Early Gains; USD/JPY Recovers from Recent Lows
Japanese Yen Gives Up Early Gains; USD/JPY Recovers from Recent Lows The Japanese Yen (JPY) recently faced challenges in sustaining its initial gains against the US Dollar (USD), reversing from a nearly three-month high achieved during Monday’s Asian trading session. The Yen’s inability to maintain its upward trajectory was influenced by the Bank of Japan’s […]
Japanese Yen Stays Strong Against USD as BoJ Signals Tighter Policy
Japanese Yen Stays Strong Against USD as BoJ Signals Tighter Policy The Japanese Yen has maintained its strength against the US Dollar, marking the third consecutive day of gains on Tuesday, influenced by expectations of a policy shift from the Bank of Japan (BoJ). Rising inflation figures in Japan indicate economic progress towards consistent inflation […]
USD/JPY dips below 150.50 amid cautious market mood, upcoming US housing data
USD/JPY dips below 150.50 amid cautious market mood, upcoming US housing data The USD/JPY currency pair continues its descent, now slipping below the 150.50 mark, amidst a broader context of market wariness and the anticipation of forthcoming U.S. housing sector data. This downward movement is part of a trend that’s been observed for two consecutive […]
USD/JPY Nears Break Above 151.50 Amid Strengthening US Dollar
USD/JPY Nears Break Above 151.50 Amid Strengthening US Dollar The U.S. Dollar/Japanese Yen exchange rate has been exhibiting remarkable tenacity, consistently edging upwards for five consecutive days. As of the latest observations during the early trading hours in Europe on a Friday, the pair was quoted just shy of 151.50. This bullish trend has been […]
USD/JPY Maintains Stability Above Mid-149.00s As Market Awaits Crucial Decisions from BoJ and Fed
USD/JPY Maintains Stability Above Mid-149.00s As Market Awaits Crucial Decisions from BoJ and Fed The currency pair USD/JPY is exhibiting a steady performance, registering around 149.65, having made a minor pullback from its monthly zenith of 150.77 earlier during the Asian trading window on Monday. The trading community appears to be adopting a cautious stance, […]
USD/JPY Struggles Below the 150.00 Mark; Anticipation Grows for Fed’s Powell Upcoming Address
USD/JPY Struggles Below the 150.00 Mark; Anticipation Grows for Fed’s Powell Upcoming Address In the recent trading activities, the USD/JPY currency pair displayed a noticeable wane in momentum, hovering around the 149.80 range during Thursday’s early European session. Analysts postulate that the potential downside of the currency pair could be kept in check due to […]
USD/JPY Climbs Toward 149.00, US Data Watched
USD/JPY Climbs Toward 149.00, US Data Watched The USD/JPY pair continued its upward trajectory, reaching approximately 148.80 during the Asian session on Wednesday. This consecutive gain followed a rebound in the previous session, driven by a positive risk sentiment amidst ongoing Middle East conflict. One noteworthy development is the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) contemplation of […]
USD/JPY Targets 148.50 as Bank of Japan Holds Interest Rates Steady
USD/JPY Targets 148.50 as Bank of Japan Holds Interest Rates Steady USD/JPY rebounds from Thursday’s losses following the Bank of Japan’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. As expected, the BoJ maintained its current rates at -0.1%. During early European trading on Friday, the spot price is hovering around 148.30. In a press conference after […]
USD/JPY Treads Water Below 148.00 Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
USD/JPY Treads Water Below 148.00 Ahead of Fed Rate Decision As the eagerly awaited Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision inches closer, the USD/JPY currency pair finds itself in a holding pattern, oscillating within the narrow range of 147.70 to 147.85 during the early European trading session on Wednesday. Presently, the pair is hovering at […]
USD/JPY Surges Past 146.00, Awaits Japan GDP and US ISM Services PMI
USD/JPY Surges Past 146.00, Awaits Japan GDP and US ISM Services PMI USD/JPY is holding steady around 146.10-15 as we enter Monday’s European session, following a slow start to the week with Japan’s GDP numbers and the US ISM Services PMI in focus. The lack of action in the Yen pair can be attributed to […]
USD/JPY remains below 145.00 as BoJ provides limitless fixed-rate JGBs
USD/JPY remains below 145.00 as BoJ provides limitless fixed-rate JGBs The USD/JPY pair is currently trading below the significant level of 145.00, retreating from its year-to-date high during the Asian trading session. At present, the major pair hovers around 144.90, experiencing a marginal decline of 0.05% throughout the day. On Friday, an important development came […]
News and Views Around the Global Markets
News and Views Around the Global Markets The US Treasury market experienced a rally on Friday, triggered by an Employment Cost Index that had a lower-than-anticipated rise in the previous quarter. This, along with a less-than-expected core PCE deflator and a reduced U. of Michigan consumer sentiment, resulted in yields dropping between 2.9 to 6.4 […]
USD/JPY Crosses 140.20 Mark in Surge While Investors Anticipate BoJ Rate Decision
USD/JPY Crosses 140.20 Mark in Surge While Investors Anticipate BoJ Rate Decision During the European session on Friday, the USD/JPY pair demonstrated strong upward momentum, crossing the 140.20 mark. This surge in the exchange rate can be attributed to the diverging monetary policies pursued by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) and the Federal Reserve (Fed). […]
Pause in US Dollar Sell-off Anticipated Prior to Confidence Data Release
Pause in US Dollar Sell-off Anticipated Prior to Confidence Data Release The US Dollar, which has been on a downward trajectory against other currencies, is anticipated to experience a temporary pause in its sell-off as the market eagerly awaits the release of key confidence data. The greenback hit a 15-month low before it began to […]
USD/JPY steadies near YTD peak below 145.00 ahead of US PCE Index
USD/JPY steadies near YTD peak below 145.00 ahead of US PCE Index The USD/JPY currency pair is currently holding steady near its year-to-date (YTD) peak, hovering just below the 145.00 level. This comes as the pair trades comfortably in the 144.55-144.60 region, a clear sign of its recent upward momentum. The pair’s movement has been […]
US Dollar holds steady to start week, eyes on central bank speak
US Dollar holds steady to start week, eyes on central bank speak The US Dollar (USD) holds steady early Monday after having suffered large losses against its major rivals last week. Stock and bond markets in the US will be closed in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. The European economic docket will not be featuring […]
Dollar rebounds from one / month low yen under pressure after BOJ meeting
Dollar rebounds from one/month low yen under pressure after BOJ meeting The U.S. dollar edged higher in early European trade Friday, rebounding after hefty overnight losses following weak economic data, while the Japanese yen weakened as the Bank of Japan maintained its interest rates at very low levels. At 01:45 ET (05:45 GMT), the Dollar […]
The 5 Most traded Currency Pairs In 2023
The 5 Most traded Currency Pairs In 2023 The foreign exchange market is the largest financial market in the world, trading $6.6 trillion every day. The foreign exchange market is open 24 hours a day, five days a week. There are many opportunities for foreign exchange trading. When you start forex trading, you have […]