【Technical Analysis】18 August 2026
【Technical Analysis】18 August 2026 ■ Summary The main themes are Australian dollar strength, euro strength, bullish daily charts in yen crosses, and higher oil prices. AUD/USD is strongly bullish across all timeframes, making it the clearest strong dollar pair. EUR/USD is also strong in the short term and on the daily chart, indicating that the […]
Today’s Market Outlook After U.S. Data, Focus Shifts to Middle East Risk; Intervention Concerns Rise as USD/JPY Approaches 160.00
Today’s Market Outlook After U.S. Data, Focus Shifts to Middle East Risk; Intervention Concerns Rise as USD/JPY Approaches 160.00 ■ Market Summary In today’s Tokyo and Asian sessions, USD/JPY rose into the upper 159 range, setting a new post-intervention rebound high following the coordinated U.S.-Japan intervention. EUR/USD is trading in the upper 1.15 range and […]
【Technical Analysis】17 August 2026
【Technical Analysis】17 August 2026 ■ Summary Today’s technical picture clearly shows broad dollar weakness and strength in major currencies, precious metals, and equity indices. EUR/USD, GBP/USD, and NZD/USD are rated “Strong Buy” across all timeframes. AUD/USD is also rated “Strong Buy” from the 15-minute chart through the daily chart, confirming aligned uptrends among non-dollar currencies. […]
Today’s Option Market Overview 17 August 2026
Today’s Option Market Overview 17 August 2026 Spot Prices EUR/USD: 1.1584 USD/JPY: 159.10 GBP/USD: 1.3546 USD/CHF: 0.8115 USD/CAD: 1.3862 AUD/USD: 0.7102 NZD/USD: 0.5910 EUR/GBP: 0.8547 Today, 17 August EUR/USD ● 1.1500 (€2.3 billion) Largest ・1.1600 (€510 million) ・1.1680 (€550 million) The current price is 1.1584. Today’s largest option is at 1.1500, with a notional value […]
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 […]
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, […]
FX Strategy Update July 20–24, 2026 | Geopolitical Risk Takes Center Stage Previous Week’s Performance: +91,725 USD
FX Strategy Update July 20–24, 2026 | Geopolitical Risk Takes Center Stage Previous Week’s Performance: +91,725 USD ■ Market Theme for the Week Ahead The biggest question for next week is: Is the recent surge in oil prices temporary, or the beginning of a new trend? Last week, both the U.S. CPI and PPI came […]
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 […]