Today’s Market Outlook Focus on the FOMC Minutes as Markets Search for Direction in the U.S. Dollar
Today’s Market Outlook Focus on the FOMC Minutes as Markets Search for Direction in the U.S. Dollar ■ Market Summary The U.S. dollar is weaker and the yen is firmer in today’s FX market. The Dollar Index peaked near 99.692 during the Tokyo morning session before falling to around 99.396 in early London trading. It […]
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 All Eyes on the FOMC: Will the Stagnant Dollar Market Finally Break into Motion?
Today’s Market Outlook All Eyes on the FOMC: Will the Stagnant Dollar Market Finally Break into Motion? ■ Market Overview The Federal Open Market Committee meeting is today’s most important market event. Although the base-case scenario is for the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged, markets are still assigning a meaningful probability to another […]
Today’s Market Outlook Dollar Selling Dominates as Middle East Risks Ease, but Equity-Market Volatility Remains a Concern
Today’s Market Outlook Dollar Selling Dominates as Middle East Risks Ease, but Equity-Market Volatility Remains a Concern ■ Market Overview The new trading week has begun with the U.S. dollar under selling pressure as tensions in the Middle East show signs of easing. Over the weekend, both the United States and Iran confirmed that attacks […]
【+197,641 USD】USD/JPY Heading Toward 165? A Market-Moving Week Ahead With the FOMC and BOJ Meetings
【+197,641 USD】USD/JPY Heading Toward 165? A Market-Moving Week Ahead With the FOMC and BOJ Meetings Trading Period: July 20–24, 2026 Weekly Total: +197,641 USD ■ Weekly Review This week’s key takeaway was extremely clear. We successfully captured the strong upward trend in GOLD and significantly increased profits. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar remained near elevated levels […]
Today’s Market Outlook Safe-Haven Dollar Demand Drives the Market as Traders Watch for Weekend Position Adjustments
Today’s Market Outlook Safe-Haven Dollar Demand Drives the Market as Traders Watch for Weekend Position Adjustments ■ Market Overview The Tokyo session has remained relatively subdued, with price action largely confined to narrow ranges. However, the dollar strengthened during the previous overseas session and continues to hold those gains today. The main driver is the […]
Today’s Market Outlook Escalating Middle East Risks Collide With Optimism Over U.S. Tech Investment as Focus Turns to the ECB
Today’s Market Outlook Escalating Middle East Risks Collide With Optimism Over U.S. Tech Investment as Focus Turns to the ECB ■ Market Overview Today’s market is being shaped by two competing forces: the deepening crisis in the Middle East and renewed optimism surrounding capital expenditure by major U.S. technology companies. The situation in the Middle […]
Today’s Market Outlook USD/JPY Breaks Above 163 as Markets Watch Whether the Upside Momentum Can Be Sustained
Today’s Market Outlook USD/JPY Breaks Above 163 as Markets Watch Whether the Upside Momentum Can Be Sustained ■ Market Overview USD/JPY has broken out of the prolonged consolidation that dominated trading in the 162 area and has now moved above 163. With the market no longer anchored by the large option expiry around 162.00, attention […]