📊 March 21, 2025 – Post-FOMC Focus on US Data & BOE Decision
📊 March 21, 2025 – Post-FOMC Focus on US Data & BOE Decision This week’s major events, the BOJ Monetary Policy Meeting and the US FOMC, have passed, and the market is now seeking its next direction. USD/JPY tested 150 but pulled back to the 148 range, while EUR/USD remains firm near 1.09, signaling a temporary pause in […]
📊 March 19, 2025 – Key Market Focus: FOMC Rate Outlook & BOJ Decision
📊 March 19, 2025 – Key Market Focus: FOMC Rate Outlook & BOJ Decision This week, the BOJ monetary policy meeting and the FOMC decision are the central market events. Both the BOJ and the Fed are expected to keep rates unchanged, but the focus has shifted to future monetary policy direction. The biggest question […]
Dollar Selling Pauses, Focus on U.S. Retail Sales Tonight!
📊 March 14, 2025 – Dollar Selling Pauses, Focus on U.S. Retail Sales Tonight! The recent wave of dollar selling due to weak U.S. economic data appears to be slowing down. The market is navigating through uncertainties surrounding Trump’s tariff policies, the Ukraine situation, and Germany’s fiscal policy, seeking its next direction. Tonight’s U.S. February […]
📊 Market Turmoil Following Trump’s Remarks – U.S. CPI Report in Focus Today!
📊 Market Turmoil Following Trump’s Remarks – U.S. CPI Report in Focus Today! All eyes are on the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report today. Trump’s recent statements have disrupted market sentiment, but if CPI deviates significantly from expectations, the U.S. dollar could see major moves. 📉 Market Overview & Key Focus Areas 💵 U.S. Dollar (USD) Trump did […]
📉 Dollar Selling Continues – JOLTS Job Openings in Focus Today!
📉 Dollar Selling Continues – JOLTS Job Openings in Focus Today! The USD downtrend persists, with today’s JOLTS Job Openings (January) report  being the key event. Recent weak U.S. economic data has reinforced USD selling, and if the job market shows further signs of deterioration, the bearish USD trend could accelerate. At the same time, […]
📈 Weekly Summary: USD Awaits Direction Ahead of NFP Report
📈 Weekly Summary: USD Awaits Direction Ahead of NFP Report This week, the market was dominated by USD weakness, JPY strength, and EUR appreciation. Key drivers included: Trump’s tariff policies Rising wage demands in Japan’s spring labor negotiations The need for increased European defense spending amid the Ukraine conflict Additionally, weak U.S. economic data pressured the dollar, […]
📉 Risk Aversion Accelerates as Trump’s Tariff Remarks Drive Yen Strength
📉 Risk Aversion Accelerates as Trump’s Tariff Remarks Drive Yen Strength This week’s market has been shaken by President Trump’s tariff announcement. In a press conference at 5 AM JST, Trump declared a 25% additional tariff on Canada and Mexico, and a 20% tariff on China. Furthermore, he accused Japan and China of currency devaluation […]
📈 Trump’s Tax Cut Plan Pauses Dollar Weakness, Market Awaits NVIDIA Earnings
📈 Trump’s Tax Cut Plan Pauses Dollar Weakness, Market Awaits NVIDIA Earnings Today’s Market Overview USD/JPY: The pair is currently hovering around the 150.00 level. The passage of Trump’s tax cut bill in the House has temporarily boosted inflation expectations, leading to short-term dollar buying. However, the broader dollar downtrend remains intact. The 150.00 level, […]
🚦 Yen Weakness Pauses, USD/JPY Searches for Direction Around 150
🚦 Yen Weakness Pauses, USD/JPY Searches for Direction Around 150 Market Summary USD/JPY: After yesterday’s yen strength, the Tokyo session saw a shift as USD/JPY dipped to the 149 level before rebounding sharply to above 150, driven by Bank of Japan Governor Ueda’s remarks. The decline in U.S. 10-year Treasury yields also paused, bolstering USD […]
📌 Slight Euro Strength on German Conservative Victory, but Market Lacks Clear Direction
📌 Slight Euro Strength on German Conservative Victory, but Market Lacks Clear Direction Market Summary Euro (EUR): The victory of the conservative bloc (CDU/CSU) in the German general election provided a temporary boost to the euro. However, since they failed to secure a majority and the far-right AfD made significant gains, political uncertainty is weighing […]