The USD/JPY exchange rate surpassing the 155 yen mark indicates a significant yen depreciation level, with today’s focus on the preliminary US GDP data.

Yesterday in the London market, the USD/JPY exchange rate easily climbed into the 155 yen range. Amid a lack of significant economic data, the rise in US bond yields had been the main driver of dollar buying pressure. Behind this, there seems to be persistent speculation about the delay in the start of interest rate […]
Economic Statistics Influence Dollar Exchange Rate, Yesterday Saw a Pause in Dollar Strength, Today’s Outlook

Yesterday in the NY market, the strengthening of the dollar paused. This reaction was due to the preliminary April PMI values for both manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors showing weakness. This contrasts with the relatively strong PMI preliminary values from the UK and the Eurozone, leading to a sell-off of the dollar. Some European financial authorities […]
USD/JPY: Stuck in the late 154 yen range, European players might stir EUR/GBP

The USD/JPY market is stuck in the late 154 yen range. Finance Minister Suzuki suggested the possibility of intervention is increasing, saying, “It can be seen that the environment is prepared, and we are in a position to intervene if necessary.” Additionally, BOJ Governor Ueda mentioned, “If there are changes in the economic and price […]
At the start of next week, a calmer trading atmosphere is anticipated, taking into account the Middle Eastern situation and the economic events later in the week.

At the start of next week, a calmer trading atmosphere is anticipated, taking into account the Middle Eastern situation and the economic events later in the week. The markets are breathing a sigh of relief as tensions between Israel and Iran did not escalate over the weekend. Equity markets in Asia and U.S. stock futures […]
From April 15th to April 19th, my trades totaled +$6,876. Bitcoin Halving Arrives! How Does the Turmoil in the Middle East Affect Its Price?

The situation in the Middle East was more volatile than expected, with both sides repeatedly attacking each other, causing significant market fluctuations. I attempted aggressive purchases of cryptocurrencies and Japanese yen, but was unable to manage the trades as successfully as I had hoped. However, I assume it is unlikely that direct attacks will […]
Over the weekend, there’s a potential for a correction to strengthen, as the dollar’s upward momentum may have exhausted after all the positive factors, and attention may turn to Middle East risks.

Over the weekend, there’s a potential for a correction to strengthen, as the dollar’s upward momentum may have exhausted after all the positive factors, and attention may turn to Middle East risks. Following the recent strong US economic indicators, the dollar has found support from rising US bond yields and the fading expectations of rate […]
It seems like the dollar rally has paused, possibly due to a sense that short-term catalysts have been exhausted, and there’s anticipation surrounding movements related to the G20 summit.

The recent surge in the dollar seems to have paused, possibly due to a sense of exhaustion in short-term bullish catalysts and attention shifting towards events like the G20. Despite strong US economic indicators and rising bond yields driving dollar strength, there’s a perception that immediate new bullish factors for the dollar may be lacking. […]
Lebanon’s Hezbollah, a pro-Iranian militia group, has attacked military facilities in Israel’s Galilee region using drones and guided missiles, resulting in at least six injuries.

Lebanon’s Hezbollah, a pro-Iranian militia group, has attacked military facilities in Israel’s Galilee region using drones and guided missiles, resulting in at least six injuries. Hezbollah claimed responsibility for attacking an Israeli reconnaissance outpost, as reported by its affiliated TV station Al-Manar TV. Six people were injured in the attack, with one reported in critical […]
Series of US Economic Indicators Point to Dollar Strength, Attention Shifts to Views of US Financial Officials

The dollar continues to strengthen. A series of recent US economic indicators have all been supportive of dollar strength, including US employment statistics, US consumer price index, and yesterday’s US retail sales figures. Alongside the rise in US bond yields, expectations for a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve later this year have been […]
Yen Weakening Continues, Concerns over Middle East Tensions Widespread but Not Extreme Risk Aversion

In the Tokyo market at the beginning of the week, not only the dollar-yen but also the cross-yen pairs are being bought, leading to an overall weakening of the yen. However, tensions persist in the Middle East situation, and the stock market is generally subdued. Within this context, it has been indicated that Iran’s attack […]