Seeking clues about the timing of US rate cuts through events like the US ADP Employment Report and Powell’s Testimony

Today features several notable events related to the United States. In terms of economic statistics, employment-related indicators like the ADP Employment Report for February and the JOLTS Job Openings for January are likely to draw attention. Other data releases include the MBA Mortgage Applications Index (02/24 – 03/01) and Wholesale Inventories (Final) for January. Market […]

While there are no major economic indicators today, cryptocurrencies are showing movement again

Today’s market kicks off with a lack of significant catalysts and adjustments ahead of upcoming events. Economic data releases are scheduled for Turkey’s consumer and producer prices (February), Switzerland’s consumer price index (February), and France’s fiscal balance (January) in the early European session. Notable indicators from the UK, Germany, Eurozone, and the US are not […]

The USD/JPY has risen back to the mid-150 yen range.

The USD/JPY has risen back to the mid-150 yen range. Takata’s comments from the Bank of Japan’s Monetary Policy Board meeting yesterday caused the dollar-yen to drop by over one yen from the upper 150 yen range to the lower 149 yen range. However, today, Bank of Japan Governor Ueda expressed a cautious stance, stating […]

The impact of Commissioner Takada’s surprise remarks continues, with the focus shifting to the PCE deflator in the United States today.

Commissioner Takada’s comments sparked a surge in yen buying, as market speculation about early negative interest rate removal increased due to statements like “While there is uncertainty, the realization of the 2% target seems to be finally foreseeable” and “It may be okay to lower the gear of monetary policy from very strong monetary easing.” […]