September US Consumer Price Index (CPI)
US CPI Beats Expectations, Accelerating Dollar Buying September US Consumer Price Index (CPI) Headline YoY: +3.7% (vs. +3.6% expected) Headline MoM: +0.6% (in line with expectations) Core YoY: +2.6% (vs. +2.5% expected) Core MoM: +0.3% (vs. +0.2% expected) The core index (excluding food and energy) also came in above forecasts, reinforcing concerns that inflation may […]
FX Market Outlook October 13, 2026
FX Market Outlook October 13, 2026 Market Overview The dollar is correcting after its gains the previous day, with lower oil prices and U.S. long-term yields weighing on the currency. The dollar index fell from 102.574 during the Tokyo morning to 102.254 in early London trading. USD/JPY also retreated from the upper 158s. After volatile […]
Today’s Market Outlook October 12, 2026 Oil gains revive dollar buying; USD/JPY rises to 158.61, but thin trading makes the move’s durability uncertain
Today’s Market Outlook October 12, 2026 Oil gains revive dollar buying; USD/JPY rises to 158.61, but thin trading makes the move’s durability uncertain ■ Market overview Dollar buying has picked up after a quiet start to the week. Japan is observing Sports Day today, while the U.S. Treasury cash market is closed for Columbus Day. […]
FX Daily Report — October 9, 2026
Dollar and yen buying is easing as crude oil and U.S. yields pause. Key levels are 158.00, 158.42 and 158.50, with U.S. consumer sentiment and Canadian employment data in focus.
FX Daily Report October 8, 2026 USD/JPY Recovers Above 158.00 After a Decline; U.S. Yields Provide Support, but Buyers Remain Cautious Near 158.50
FX Daily Report October 8, 2026 USD/JPY Recovers Above 158.00 After a Decline; U.S. Yields Provide Support, but Buyers Remain Cautious Near 158.50 Market Overview USD/JPY rebounded to 158.29 today after falling to 157.59 during the Tokyo morning session. A recovery in U.S. long-term yields and the U.S.–Japan interest rate differential have encouraged dollar buying […]
Today’s Market Outlook October 7, 2026
Today’s Market Outlook October 7, 2026 Higher Oil Prices and U.S. Yields Support the Dollar; Yen Buying on European Concerns Keeps USD/JPY Volatile Market Overview Dollar buying led the market today as crude oil prices rebounded and U.S. long-term yields rose. Renewed concerns over France’s fiscal and political outlook have also triggered euro selling, supporting […]
Today’s Market Outlook October 6, 2026 USD/JPY Holds Firm Above 158.00 as Euro Buying Tempers Broad Dollar Strength
Today’s Market Outlook October 6, 2026 USD/JPY Holds Firm Above 158.00 as Euro Buying Tempers Broad Dollar Strength Market Overview Today’s market is showing both resilience in USD/JPY and an easing of dollar buying against the euro. USD/JPY rose to 158.24 during remarks by Bank of Japan Governor Ueda and subsequently remained in the low […]
Today’s Market Outlook October 2, 2026 Yen buying leads ahead of U.S. jobs report as stronger Tokyo CPI and lower oil weigh on USD/JPY
Today’s Market Outlook October 2, 2026 Yen buying leads ahead of U.S. jobs report as stronger Tokyo CPI and lower oil weigh on USD/JPY ■ Market overview The dollar’s rise and the yen’s weakness are being corrected ahead of the U.S. employment report. Tokyo’s core CPI rose to 2.7%, above market expectations, reviving expectations for […]
Today’s Market Outlook October 1, 2026 Dollar index reaches a new year-to-date high; focus on whether rising U.S. yields and yen weakness will persist
Today’s Market Outlook October 1, 2026 Dollar index reaches a new year-to-date high; focus on whether rising U.S. yields and yen weakness will persist ■ Market overview The dollar and the yen are both moving lower today, with the dollar gaining and the yen weakening. In Tokyo and other Asian markets, yen selling prevailed amid […]
Today’s Market Outlook US Data and Japan’s Intervention Record in Focus; USD/JPY May Probe Lower
Today’s Market Outlook US Data and Japan’s Intervention Record in Focus; USD/JPY May Probe Lower Market Overview Overseas markets will be assessing a range of factors, including US economic data, comments from Federal Reserve officials, Japan’s foreign exchange intervention record, developments in the Middle East and oil prices. The dollar is facing modest selling pressure. […]