The Bank of Japan kept interest rates at ultra-low levels on Friday as well as its guidance on future low interest rates, meaning the Japanese central bank is in no hurry to exit its stimulus policy. In a two-day meeting that ended on Friday, the Bank of Japan maintained the …
Read More »USD/JPY nearest to yearly highs as investors await BoJ, Fed decisions
The USD/JPY pair is trading at 147.71, a yearly high, as investors remain cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan policy decisions. The Fed is expected to keep rates unchanged at the 5.25%-5.50% range, focusing on economic forecasts and Federal Funds Rate projections. The Bank of …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, September 18
The US Dollar modestly declined but remained above 105.00 on a calm week start. It marked the first daily loss after nine consecutive days of gains. This correction has taken place during quiet trading circumstances as markets await key central bank meetings. On Wall Street, stocks opened the week with …
Read More »USD/JPY rebounds despite BoJ’s hawkish remarks
The USD/JPY pair rose 0.43% to 147.20 after Bank of Japan Governor Ueda suggested ending negative interest rates. The US 10-year Treasury yield remains steady at 4.292%, bolstering the dollar ahead of August inflation data. Markets anticipate a rise in the Consumer Price Index from 3.2% to 3.6% YoY, potentially …
Read More »USD/JPY approaches 148.00 on softer Japanese wages
The USD/JPY pair surges by 0.30%, moving closer to 147.70. In order to prevent the BoJ from being pressured to change course, the USD is declining and the DXY Index is consolidating after rising to a multi-month high of 105.15 after Japan released weak GDP and earnings data.After Japan released …
Read More »USD/JPY gains some ground on BoJ intervention expectations
On Thursday, the USD/JPY pair dropped over 0.30% in the direction of 147.20 on rising anticipation that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will act to halt the JPY’s collapse. Although the USD is stabilizing, the Federal Reserve’s hawkish wagers have limited the dollar’s potential loss. The pair is roughly trading …
Read More »Market Drivers – US Session, September 4
The Reserve Bank of Australia meeting will be the focal point of the Asian session. The interest rates are not anticipated to alter. Additionally, the Services PMIs’ final reading will be made public. Data on US factory orders and wholesale inflation in the Eurozone are due later in the day.In …
Read More »USD/JPY retreats on mixed US data, BoJ split policy views
Despite solid US data, the USD/JPY pair is currently down 0.35% at 145.70; DXY is up 0.51% to 103.718 but is unable to support USD/JPY. Retail sales in Japan increased by 6.8% YoY, exceeding expectations, but a disappointing 2.4% decline in industrial production adds to the BoJ’s policy dilemma.After hitting …
Read More »USD/JPY jumps following China’s unexpected rate cut
The USD/JPY pair soared above 146.00, posting daily gains of more than 0.60%. Following the PBoC rate drop, the Yen is slipping. The pair is trading at 146.16 at the time of writing.On Thursday’s session, investors anticipate the annual Jackson Hole Symposium. The USD/JPY is up around 146.20 at the …
Read More »USD/JPY weakens amid rising US yields, global economic fears
The USD/JPY hits YTD highs of 145.56 but trades softer at 146.12, marking a 0.15% decline. Economic concerns in China, including the fears of economic slowdown in consumption, property market troubles, and shadow banking issues, weigh on global sentiment.US Initial Jobless Claims are slightly better than expected, while the Philadelphia …
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