Today’s Market Outlook October 21, 2026
Today’s Market Outlook October 21, 2026 USD/JPY lacks direction in the lower 158s; focus on the Australian dollar and the reaction to UK CPI Market Overview Ahead of next week’s Japanese and U.S. monetary policy meetings, USD/JPY is trading without a clear direction, mainly in the lower 158s. Following reports of a tanker fire in […]
Today’s Market Outlook October 20, 2026
Today’s Market Outlook October 20, 2026 Dollar weakness and yen buying dominate; sterling stands out after UK employment improves Market Overview Dollar selling and yen buying are somewhat dominant today, against a backdrop of falling U.S. long-term yields and weakness in Asian equities. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield fell from the 5.14% area early in […]
FX Market Outlook October 19, 2026 USD/JPY holds near 158 as markets assess lower oil prices and developments in Europe
FX Market Outlook October 19, 2026 USD/JPY holds near 158 as markets assess lower oil prices and developments in Europe Market Summary With few major U.S. economic releases scheduled at the start of the week, USD/JPY has been trading around 158. The pair fell to around 157.70 in Tokyo before rebounding to 158.15. It also […]
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 […]