Today’s Market Outlook Post-Intervention Yen Strength Fades as Focus Shifts to the Next Intervention Level and U.S. JOLTS Data
Today’s Market Outlook Post-Intervention Yen Strength Fades as Focus Shifts to the Next Intervention Level and U.S. JOLTS Data ■ Market Overview Coordinated U.S.–Japan intervention was carried out on July 30 and 31, while another round of yen buying resembling official intervention was observed yesterday. However, the direct impact of the yen-buying operations is gradually […]
Today’s Market Outlook Coordinated U.S.–Japan Intervention Changes the Market Regime as Traders Search for the Next Intervention Level
Today’s Market Outlook Coordinated U.S.–Japan Intervention Changes the Market Regime as Traders Search for the Next Intervention Level ■ Market Overview U.S. and Japanese authorities have confirmed that they conducted coordinated yen-buying intervention following the sharp appreciation of the yen late last week. Yen-buying pressure has continued today, with USD/JPY struggling to recover above the […]
FOMC Results | July 30, 2026
FOMC Results | July 30, 2026 ■ FOMC Decision The Federal Reserve announced its policy decision at 3:00 a.m. JST, leaving the federal funds rate unchanged at 3.75%, in line with market expectations. The decision passed by a 9–3 vote. The policy statement acknowledged that inflation remains elevated and continues to reflect, in part, the […]
Today’s Market Outlook FX Markets Remain Unusually Quiet Despite Equity Weakness and Rising Middle East Risks
Today’s Market Outlook FX Markets Remain Unusually Quiet Despite Equity Weakness and Rising Middle East Risks ■ Market Overview The foreign exchange market remains surprisingly calm. Since the beginning of July, the U.S. dollar rally has lost momentum, with the Dollar Index gradually drifting lower. USD/JPY continues to trade above 162, while EUR/USD remains in […]