U.S. CPI Fails to Break USD/JPY… The Battle Around 160.00 and BOJ Rate-Hike Expectations Become the Next Focus
U.S. CPI Fails to Break USD/JPY… The Battle Around 160.00 and BOJ Rate-Hike Expectations Become the Next Focus Trading Results, 10–14 August Weekly Total: -132,554 USD ■ Weekly Summary This week was about determining whether the dollar weakness following the U.S. employment report would continue, or whether USD/JPY would return toward 160.00. As a result, […]
Today’s Market Outlook Will Diverging U.S. and Japanese Monetary Policy Push USD/JPY Lower? Focus on U.S. Retail Sales Today
Today’s Market Outlook Will Diverging U.S. and Japanese Monetary Policy Push USD/JPY Lower? Focus on U.S. Retail Sales Today ■ Market Summary The key focus in overseas markets today will be how changes in expectations for U.S. and Japanese monetary policy affect USD/JPY. Toward the end of the Tokyo session, reports emerged that the Bank […]
+24,269 USD Will USD/JPY Move Again on U.S. CPI? Watch for EUR/JPY Rally-Selling Amid Intervention Risks
Will USD/JPY Move Again on U.S. CPI? Watch for EUR/JPY Rally-Selling Amid Intervention Risks Trading Results (August 3–7) Weekly Total: +24,269 USD ■ This Week’s Overview This week, markets were heavily influenced by the rebound following last week’s coordinated U.S.-Japan intervention and the deterioration in U.S. employment data. USD/JPY fell into the 155 range before […]
Yen Strengthens as BOJ Rate Hike Speculation Grows – Caution on U.S. Employment Data & Trump’s Comments
Yen Strengthens as BOJ Rate Hike Speculation Grows – Caution on U.S. Employment Data & Trump’s Comments ■ Today’s Market Developments 📌 Hawkish BOJ Signals Drive Rapid Yen Appreciation Japan’s Monthly Labor Statistics showed cash earnings rising by +4.8% YoY, exceeding expectations. Minister Akazawa stated that “inflation is present,” aligning with BOJ Governor Ueda’s view. […]
Trump Administration and BOJ Rate Hike: Navigating a Turbulent Week
Trump Administration and BOJ Rate Hike: Navigating a Turbulent Week This week, marked by the January 20th inauguration of President Trump and tomorrow’s BOJ monetary policy meeting, has brought significant market volatility. While initial turmoil has calmed, the focus remains on Trump’s policy direction and the BOJ’s much-anticipated rate hike decision. Impact of the Trump […]