FX Strategy Update Market Outlook | July 13–17, 2026 Previous Week’s Trading Result: -33,677 USD
FX Strategy Update Market Outlook | July 13–17, 2026 Previous Week’s Trading Result: -33,677 USD ■ Market Theme for the Week The biggest question this week is: “Will the U.S. dollar resume its uptrend, or is a broader correction about to begin?” Last week, markets were driven by a combination of Middle East developments, Japanese […]
Today’s Market Outlook Safe-Haven Dollar Demand Fades as Middle East Tensions Ease — Focus Shifts to U.S. Data and Central Bank Signals
Today’s Market Outlook Safe-Haven Dollar Demand Fades as Middle East Tensions Ease — Focus Shifts to U.S. Data and Central Bank Signals Market Overview Market sentiment became calmer during the Tokyo session as safe-haven demand for the U.S. dollar eased. Yesterday, geopolitical tensions escalated after Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting […]
Today’s Market Outlook Safe-Haven Dollar Buying Returns as Middle East Tensions Escalate, with Focus Shifting to the FOMC Minutes
Today’s Market Outlook Safe-Haven Dollar Buying Returns as Middle East Tensions Escalate, with Focus Shifting to the FOMC Minutes Market Overview In today’s market, the dollar initially paused its rally, but safe-haven demand has returned following renewed tensions in the Middle East. During the Tokyo session, dollar buying dominated at first. However, the move later […]
Today’s Market Outlook Yen Buying and Dollar Buying Intersect as Geopolitical Risk and Equity Weakness Create Nervous Trading Conditions
Today’s Market Outlook Yen Buying and Dollar Buying Intersect as Geopolitical Risk and Equity Weakness Create Nervous Trading Conditions Market Overview The Tokyo market is seeing a somewhat complex mix of simultaneous yen buying and U.S. dollar buying. The main trigger for yen buying was a comment from Economic and Fiscal Policy Minister Kiuchi. He […]
Market Outlook Today Will Persistent Yen Selling Outweigh the Dollar Correction? USD/JPY Tests Another Move Higher Above 162
Market Outlook Today Will Persistent Yen Selling Outweigh the Dollar Correction? USD/JPY Tests Another Move Higher Above 162 Market Overview The new trading week has begun with persistent selling pressure on the Japanese yen. USD/JPY has climbed from the low 161s into the low 162s, reaching fresh highs. One of the main drivers is growing […]
+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 […]
Market Outlook: USD/JPY Breaks Above 162.00 — Focus Shifts to Possible Intervention and U.S. JOLTS Job Openings
Market Outlook: USD/JPY Breaks Above 162.00 — Focus Shifts to Possible Intervention and U.S. JOLTS Job Openings Market Overview USD/JPY has finally climbed above the 162.00 level, reaching its highest level in approximately 40 years. During the Tokyo session, the pair briefly rallied to around 162.40, decisively breaking through the major resistance at 162.00. The […]
Month-End and Quarter-End Flows Take Center Stage as Markets Await Key Economic Events
Month-End and Quarter-End Flows Take Center Stage as Markets Await Key Economic Events Market Overview Trading at the start of the week has been dominated by the typical month-end and quarter-end portfolio flows, leaving markets largely directionless. USD/JPY continues to trade in the upper 161.00 range, maintaining its recent gains. However, with few fresh bullish […]