π Yen Appreciation Pauses, Market Seeks Next Direction

π Yen Appreciation Pauses, Market Seeks Next Direction β Market Overview Japan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) met expectations, halting the rapid yen appreciation. Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Ueda’s remarks led to a sharp drop in long-term interest rates, shifting the flow to yen selling. USD/JPY briefly dropped to the low 149s but rebounded to […]
π Yen Breaks Through 150, Further Decline in Sight!

π Yen Breaks Through 150, Further Decline in Sight! β Market Overview Yen buying momentum continues, putting USD/JPY below 150 within reach. Japanβs improving fundamentals boost expectations for additional rate hikes by the Bank of Japan. Trump’s reciprocal tariffs and the Ukraine situation add to risk-off sentiment. The euro faces strong selling pressure due to […]
π FOMC Minutes and U.S.-EU Trade Talks in Focus β Watch EUR Movement

π FOMC Minutes and U.S.-EU Trade Talks in Focus β Watch EUR Movement β Market Overview BOJ board member Takadaβs remarks were neutral, with limited impact on JPY. UK CPI exceeded market expectations, but GBP buying did not sustain. FOMC minutes today are expected to confirm the Fedβs cautious stance on rate cuts. U.S.-EU trade […]
π Shift from Yen Strength to Dollar Strength: Changing Market Trend

π Shift from Yen Strength to Dollar Strength: Changing Market Trend β Market Overview The market has shifted from early yen strength to dollar strength today. Japanβs GDP exceeded expectations, prompting speculation of an additional rate hike by the BOJ, leading to yen buying. However, Fed Governor Waller’s statement of “not supporting a rate cut” […]
π U.S. Holiday Brings a Calm Market β Cautious Sentiment Prevails Today

π U.S. Holiday Brings a Calm Market β Cautious Sentiment Prevails Today β Market Overview Today, the U.S. is on holiday for Presidents’ Day, and Canada is also closed for Family Day, leading to lower trading volumes. The market remains in a wait-and-see mode following last weekβs stronger-than-expected U.S. CPI and ahead of the FOMC […]
π February 14 β Gold’s Surging Rally! Will US Retail Sales Determine the Dollar’s Trend?

π February 14 β Gold’s Surging Rally! Will US Retail Sales Determine the Dollar’s Trend? β Key Market Developments Today π Trump Tariffs: Shift Toward “Reciprocal Tariffs” No immediate implementation β Negotiation period extended until April. Markets remain calm with no excessive panic; price movements are stable. π Progress in Ukraine Ceasefire Talks Led by […]
π EUR Surges on Ukraine Ceasefire Reports, Watch for Market Volatility!

π EUR Surges on Ukraine Ceasefire Reports, Watch for Market Volatility! β Key Market Developments Today π JPY Weakens as EUR Buying Accelerates U.S. CPI exceeded expectations β USD buying β USD/JPY climbed from the 153s to the 154s Ukraine ceasefire negotiations progress β Geopolitical risk eases β EUR surges EUR/USD recovers to the 1.04s, […]
π February 13 β Focus on US CPI! Will the Yen Selling Trend Continue?

π February 13 β Focus on US CPI! Will the Yen Selling Trend Continue? β Key Market Developments Today π USD/JPY Rebounds to 153 Level, Yen Selling Prevails The Yen-buying trend (Trump tariffs & BoJ rate hike speculation) that persisted last week has paused. US bond yields rise & hawkish remarks from Fed Chair Powell […]
February 10 β Limited Impact of Trump Tariffs, GOLD Surges! Watch Out for US-China Trade War Developments

February 10 β Limited Impact of Trump Tariffs, GOLD Surges! Watch Out for US-China Trade War Developments β Key Market Developments Today π Trump Tariff Reports Move the Market, but Reaction Remains Limited The US announces new steel and aluminum tariffs β Temporary USD strength & JPY strength US-China retaliatory tariffs take effect β […]
Yen Appreciation, Defense, and Energy in Focus Ahead of Japan-US Summit β Market Watches Trumpβs Statements

Yen Appreciation, Defense, and Energy in Focus Ahead of Japan-US Summit β Market Watches Trumpβs Statements β Key Market Themes β The Japan-US summit will impact the yen and stock markets. β Will Japan be included in Trumpβs tariff targets? β Potential US demands for increased Japanese defense spending and purchases of US-made equipment. β […]