Today’s Market Outlook Will Calm Summer-Vacation Trading Continue? Dollar Weakness and Dip-Buying Demand Intersect
Today’s Market Outlook Will Calm Summer-Vacation Trading Continue? Dollar Weakness and Dip-Buying Demand Intersect ■ Market Summary As the global summer vacation season reduces market participation, today’s FX market is showing relatively calm trading conditions. Following the U.S. employment report on the 7th, last week’s U.S. CPI, PPI, and retail sales data were also broadly […]
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 […]
Today’s Market Outlook Will There Be a September U.S. Rate Hike? Focus on Today’s U.S. PPI
Today’s Market Outlook Will There Be a September U.S. Rate Hike? Focus on Today’s U.S. PPI ■ Market Summary The main theme this week is whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at the September FOMC meeting. Yesterday’s U.S. CPI came in line with market expectations, confirming a moderation in inflation. Following the release, […]
Today’s Market Outlook Focus on Whether U.S. CPI Gives the Dollar a Clear Direction
Today’s Market Outlook Focus on Whether U.S. CPI Gives the Dollar a Clear Direction ■ Market Summary The main focus today is the July U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI). The market expects headline CPI to rise 3.4% year-on-year, slowing slightly from 3.5% previously. Core CPI is expected at 2.5% year-on-year, compared with 2.6% previously. Both […]
Today’s Market Outlook USD/JPY Holds in the 159 Range as Inflation Concerns Persist Ahead of Tomorrow’s U.S. CPI
Today’s Market Outlook USD/JPY Holds in the 159 Range as Inflation Concerns Persist Ahead of Tomorrow’s U.S. CPI ■ Market Overview With Tokyo markets closed, USD/JPY is trading in the low 159 range during Asian hours. Amid continuing uncertainty surrounding the Middle East, NY crude oil futures rose from around $78 to the $82 range […]
Today’s Market Outlook All Eyes on U.S. CPI: Will Stronger Inflation Trigger Another Wave of Dollar Buying?
Today’s Market Outlook All Eyes on U.S. CPI: Will Stronger Inflation Trigger Another Wave of Dollar Buying? ■ Market Overview The U.S. dollar rally has paused ahead of today’s inflation report. Yesterday, renewed tensions in the Middle East triggered another wave of safe-haven dollar buying. President Trump adopted a more aggressive stance toward Iran and […]
+35,699 USD Weekly Performance | Market Outlook for July 6–10, 2026
FX Strategy Update July 6–10, 2026 | Market Outlook Previous Week’s Trading Performance: +35,699 USD ■ Key Market Theme for the Coming Week The biggest theme for next week is one simple question: “Is 162 yen really the intervention line?” Last week, USD/JPY rose into the 162 yen range for the first time since 1986, […]
Market Outlook: U.S. Jobs Report Takes Center Stage as USD/JPY Faces Intervention Risk
Market Outlook: U.S. Jobs Report Takes Center Stage as USD/JPY Faces Intervention Risk Market Overview Today’s primary market focus is the June U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report. With the U.S. Dollar Index remaining near multi-month highs, investors are waiting for the employment data to determine the market’s next major direction. Meanwhile, USD/JPY has experienced exceptionally volatile […]
Market Outlook: Strong U.S. Jobs Report in Focus as USD/JPY Trades Above 162.00 Amid Rising Intervention Risks
Market Outlook: Strong U.S. Jobs Report in Focus as USD/JPY Trades Above 162.00 Amid Rising Intervention Risks Market Overview USD/JPY has climbed into the 162.00s, reaching its weakest yen level in approximately 40 years. During the Tokyo session, the pair briefly touched 162.84 before retreating slightly as concerns over possible Japanese currency intervention limited further […]
From Easing Middle East Risks to a Hawkish Fed: The Dollar Reclaims Center Stage
From Easing Middle East Risks to a Hawkish Fed: The Dollar Reclaims Center Stage Market Overview The market narrative has shifted significantly this week. Until recently, the dominant theme was: “Middle East tensions.” This week, however, the focus has moved to: “Expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening.” The United States and Iran completed the signing […]