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The dollar stabilized slightly on Wednesday, but remained not far from the lowest level in two and a half months against a basket of currencies after the statement of the latest Federal Reserve meeting did not indicate anything significant to rule out expectations that the interest rate hike cycle was …

The yen rose against the dollar for a fourth straight session on Tuesday, with investors anticipating the possibility that the Bank of Japan will tighten monetary policy next year while the Federal Reserve will ease it. The dollar reached its lowest level since mid-September at 147.16 yen, and recorded in …

The USD/JPY pair is approaching a seven-week low, with the Yen gaining over one percent against the dollar. The pair has seen three consecutive days of declining as markets bid the Yen and the US dollar faces selling pressure. On Monday, the pair is aiming below 148.00, trading at 148.32. …

The Japanese yen continues to retreat against the dollar since the beginning of daily trading on Wednesday, driven by the rise in US Treasury bond yields due to the famous correlation between both.The USD/JPY rose to 151.37, compared to the previous daily close of 150.37. The pair fell to its …

Will Fed say goodbye to the rate hiking era? The Fed will likely be in a holding pattern, with inflation moderating and a weakening labour market. Another rate hike from here looks less likely given this softer inflation reading.  The dollar softened on Tuesday following data for US consumer prices …

As the market becomes more optimistic and favours riskier currencies over safe havens like the Yen, the value of the Japanese yen has declined at the beginning of the week. At its most recent meeting, the Bank of Japan sent conflicting signals, stating that it is still easing while also …

On Wednesday, the Japanese yen stopped falling after renewed threats of state intervention in the matter and as investors turned their attention to a policy meeting held by the Federal Reserve later on Wednesday. Interest rates in the United States are expected to remain unchanged, but the publication of details …

Gold retreated after surging on Friday and is trading slightly below $2,000. Silver initially surged towards October highs but later trimmed its gains, settling at $23.30. Markets are looking forward to a busy Tuesday in the middle of a loaded week with central bank meetings and key economic data. Risk …

The Japanese Yen has strengthened against the US dollar following a report by Nikkei Asia that the Bank of Japan is prepared to adjust its Yield Curve Control (YCC) framework to allow the yield on the 10-year Japanese government bond to rise above 1%.This move is seen as necessary due …

The Japanese Yen continues to struggle against the USD, with the pair coiling below the key level of 150 and threatening a breakout higher. Dovish remarks from BoJ Governor Ueda have pushed the pair higher, and intervention from Japanese authorities is likely as key price/yield levels are now close to …