Today’s Market Outlook Middle East Tensions Escalate, but Safe-Haven Dollar Buying Fades as USD/JPY Remains Volatile in the Low 162s
Today’s Market Outlook Middle East Tensions Escalate, but Safe-Haven Dollar Buying Fades as USD/JPY Remains Volatile in the Low 162s ■ Market Overview Middle East tensions have intensified further at the start of the week. The cycle of retaliation between the United States and Iran continues, with U.S. attacks now extending into a ninth consecutive […]
Today’s Market Outlook Middle East Tensions Escalate, but Safe-Haven Dollar Buying Fades as USD/JPY Remains Volatile in the Low 162s
Today’s Market Outlook Middle East Tensions Escalate, but Safe-Haven Dollar Buying Fades as USD/JPY Remains Volatile in the Low 162s ■ Market Overview Middle East tensions have intensified further at the start of the week. The cycle of retaliation between the United States and Iran continues, with U.S. attacks now extending into a ninth consecutive […]
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 […]
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 […]
Today’s Market Outlook Dollar Weakness and Yen Weakness Intersect as Markets Turn to U.S. PPI and Middle East Risks
Today’s Market Outlook Dollar Weakness and Yen Weakness Intersect as Markets Turn to U.S. PPI and Middle East Risks ■ Market Overview The Tokyo session has been shaped by a combination of U.S. dollar weakness and Japanese yen weakness. Yesterday’s U.S. CPI report came in below market expectations, pushing Treasury yields lower and triggering broad […]
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 […]
Today’s Market Outlook Can Safe-Haven Dollar Buying and Japan Selling Extend Further? Markets Focus on GPIF Headlines and Middle East Tensions
Today’s Market Outlook Can Safe-Haven Dollar Buying and Japan Selling Extend Further? Markets Focus on GPIF Headlines and Middle East Tensions ■ Market Overview Markets opened the week with safe-haven demand for the U.S. dollar competing against renewed selling pressure on Japanese assets. Reports over the weekend that tensions between the United States and Iran […]
Today’s Market Outlook Will the USD/JPY Pullback Continue? Focus Turns to Weekend Positioning and Overseas Flows
Today’s Market Outlook Will the USD/JPY Pullback Continue? Focus Turns to Weekend Positioning and Overseas Flows ■ Market Overview USD/JPY fell sharply during the Tokyo session, dropping from the mid-162s into the low-161s. The move was triggered by comments from Finance Minister Katayama, who stated that: “The ruling coalition is still discussing the wording of […]
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 […]