USD/JPY Surpasses 152 Yen; Market Focus on Governor Ueda’s Remarks

USD/JPY Surpasses 152 Yen; Market Focus on Governor Ueda’s Remarks This week, the momentum for dollar buying has strengthened alongside rising U.S. bond yields, pushing the USD/JPY above the 152 yen mark. The dollar index has also surpassed the 200-day moving average, reaching its highest level since August 2. Notably, the USD/JPY has seen over […]
Resumption of Dollar Buying Movement; This Week’s USD/JPY Influenced by the U.S. Fed and Presidential Election

Resumption of Dollar Buying Movement; This Week’s USD/JPY Influenced by the U.S. Fed and Presidential Election Trends in USD/JPY This week, dollar buying has gained momentum once again. In yesterday’s overseas market, the USD/JPY broke above the 150 yen level against the backdrop of rising U.S. bond yields, reaching as high as 151 yen in […]
Outlook for Overseas Markets: Quiet Trading Anticipated, Focus on U.S. Officials’ Remarks

Outlook for Overseas Markets: Quiet Trading Anticipated, Focus on U.S. Officials’ Remarks Situation in Asian Markets The Tokyo and Asian markets are showing relatively calm movements. The Chinese rate cut met expectations, and the market reaction has been limited. Shanghai stocks briefly rose but have since narrowed their gains, while Hong Kong stocks are under […]
Focus on the ECB Meeting and U.S. Economic Indicator Releases, with Events Concentrated Early in the NY Market

Focus on the ECB Meeting and U.S. Economic Indicator Releases, with Events Concentrated Early in the NY Market Today, important economic events, including the monetary policy announcement from the ECB and U.S. retail sales and industrial production, are concentrated early in the NY market. Ahead of the releases, nervous price movements are expected due to […]
Adjustments Near 150 Yen for USD/JPY: Strengthening of Selling on Rallies Amid Risk Aversion

Adjustments Near 150 Yen for USD/JPY: Strengthening of Selling on Rallies Amid Risk Aversion Yesterday, the USD/JPY rose to 149.98 in overseas markets, nearing the significant 150 yen level. Subsequently, a combination of dollar selling due to a decline in US bond yields and profit-taking led to a correction down to 149.45. Although it briefly […]
Sustained Expectations for Chinese Policies: Mild Start to the Week in the Forex Market

Sustained Expectations for Chinese Policies: Mild Start to the Week in the Forex Market Today, the Tokyo market is closed for Sports Day, and the US market is also observing Columbus Day, with the bond market closed. In today’s overseas markets, there are no major economic indicators scheduled for release from countries such as the […]
Continued Dollar Uptrend: Focus on Market Movements Following US CPI Release

Continued Dollar Uptrend: Focus on Market Movements Following US CPI Release The dollar has strengthened its upward momentum as we enter October. This is largely due to Fed Chair Powell’s cautious stance on significant rate cuts and the stronger-than-expected US employment data. Additionally, various factors are supporting the dollar’s strength, including rate cut expectations from […]
Signs of Renewed Dollar Strength: Targeting Dollar Selling Adjustments While Watching FOMC Minutes

Signs of Renewed Dollar Strength: Targeting Dollar Selling Adjustments While Watching FOMC Minutes In today’s Tokyo market, the USD/JPY has risen to the upper 148 yen range. This increase follows reports that China will hold a fiscal policy briefing on the 12th, reigniting expectations for a recovery in the real estate market. A risk appetite […]
This Week’s Market Outlook: Adjustments Expected with Focus on Dollar Buying Retracement

This Week’s Market Outlook: Adjustments Expected with Focus on Dollar Buying Retracement At the start of the week, the market continues to show signs of adjustment following last weekend’s US employment data. While there hasn’t been a significant change in expectations for a soft landing in the US economy, the rise in US bond yields […]
Strong US Employment Data Reduces Rate Cut Expectations, Increasing Likelihood of Dollar Buying

Strong US Employment Data Reduces Rate Cut Expectations, Increasing Likelihood of Dollar Buying As the week begins, the market is experiencing stable conditions due to the stronger-than-expected US employment data released last weekend, which has alleviated uncertainty. This employment report highlights the strength of the US labor market and has diminished expectations for significant rate […]