Today’s Market Outlook Will There Be a September U.S. Rate Hike? Focus on Today’s U.S. PPI
Today’s Market Outlook Will There Be a September U.S. Rate Hike? Focus on Today’s U.S. PPI ■ Market Summary The main theme this week is whether the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates at the September FOMC meeting. Yesterday’s U.S. CPI came in line with market expectations, confirming a moderation in inflation. Following the release, […]
Today’s Market Outlook USD/JPY Battles Around 157 as Equity-Driven Yen Selling Meets Coordinated Intervention Concerns
Today’s Market Outlook USD/JPY Battles Around 157 as Equity-Driven Yen Selling Meets Coordinated Intervention Concerns ■ Market Overview USD/JPY plunged to the low-155 range following last week’s coordinated US-Japan intervention, but it has since been bought back toward 158 this week. Trading is currently centered in the 157 range, with post-intervention yen-buying pressure competing against […]
USD/JPY Approaches 160 Again as Middle East Risks Ease Slightly
USD/JPY Approaches 160 Again as Middle East Risks Ease Slightly USD/JPY has risen into the upper 159 range and is once again approaching the psychologically important 160 level. The main drivers behind the move are: Ongoing interest rate differentials between the United States and Japan Risk appetite supported by strong equity markets A renewed expansion […]