Today’s Market Outlook 17 September 2026 Dollar Rally Pauses Focus on the Bank of England Vote Split, QT Policy, and Tomorrow’s BOJ Meeting
Today’s Market Outlook 17 September 2026 Dollar Rally Pauses Focus on the Bank of England Vote Split, QT Policy, and Tomorrow’s BOJ Meeting Market Overview The dollar rally that followed yesterday’s FOMC has paused in the Tokyo market. Oil prices have fallen following reports that Saudi Arabia is progressing with pipeline repairs. This has eased […]
Today’s Market Outlook 1 September 2026 USD/JPY Recovers the 160 Level U.S. Rate-Hike Expectations and Higher Oil Prices Support the Dollar, While BOJ Tightening and Intervention Concerns Cap the Upside
Today’s Market Outlook 1 September 2026 USD/JPY Recovers the 160 Level U.S. Rate-Hike Expectations and Higher Oil Prices Support the Dollar, While BOJ Tightening and Intervention Concerns Cap the Upside Market Summary The FX market has no shortage of catalysts, yet direction remains difficult to establish as rising U.S. and Japanese interest rates offset one […]
Today’s Market Outlook 31 August 2026 Dollar Strength Pauses for a Correction; Yen Buying Emerges on BOJ Rate-Hike Expectations Month-End Flows and Large Option Expiries Also in Focus
Today’s Market Outlook 31 August 2026 Dollar Strength Pauses for a Correction; Yen Buying Emerges on BOJ Rate-Hike Expectations Month-End Flows and Large Option Expiries Also in Focus Market Summary At the start of the week, the dollar strength that followed Fed Chair Warsh’s speech last Friday is undergoing a temporary correction. The Chair warned […]
Today’s Market Outlook Dollar Strength After U.S. Data Pauses; Jackson Hole and U.S. Yields Become the Next Focus
Today’s Market Outlook Dollar Strength After U.S. Data Pauses; Jackson Hole and U.S. Yields Become the Next Focus ■ Market Summary Tokyo trading was generally quiet, with markets confined to narrow ranges. USD/JPY saw mixed trading in the low 159 range and remained close to the previous New York close near 159.31. Remarks from BOJ […]
Today’s Market Outlook Focus on U.S. PMI Data and Middle East Developments Amid Broad Dollar Weakness
Today’s Market Outlook Focus on U.S. PMI Data and Middle East Developments Amid Broad Dollar Weakness ■ Market Summary Dollar selling remains dominant in today’s FX market. In the London morning session, USD/JPY is trading near 158.60, while EUR/USD is holding around 1.1705. USD/JPY briefly fell to around 158.36, while EUR/USD rose to approximately 1.1711, […]
Today’s Market Outlook Focus on U.S. Treasury yields as markets assess the impact of the Treasury’s long-term bond buyback expansion
Today’s Market Outlook Focus on U.S. Treasury yields as markets assess the impact of the Treasury’s long-term bond buyback expansion ■ Market Overview The foreign exchange market is showing a slight bias toward U.S. dollar selling today, with traders closely watching movements in U.S. Treasury yields. In yesterday’s overseas session, the U.S. Treasury announced around […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
All Key Data Released for the Week: Monitoring Price Movements Heading into the Weekend
Market Commentary: This week saw a flurry of US economic data releases, including PPI, CPI, retail sales, and yesterday’s initial jobless claims, import prices, and industrial production figures. Slight deviations from expectations in PPI and CPI reinforced the scenario of easing inflation. This bolstered expectations for a September rate cut by the US FOMC, leading […]