The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned between 156.5 and 156.7, showing little movement throughout the day, as the price remains stable rather than following a clear trend. The US Dollar Index is currently positioned around 98.4–98.7, reflecting a recovery in the dollar following previous declines. However, this movement appears to be influenced by position adjustments … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned between 156.5 and 156.7, showing a recovery from Monday’s decline as the US Dollar strengthens and US yields experience a slight increase. The US Dollar Index has returned to the range of 98.4–98.5 following a dip influenced by risk-on flows. This slight recovery is sufficient to maintain the pair … Read more
The USD/JPY pair commenced Monday with a surge towards 157.30, influenced by market reactions to the US’s actions against Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro. However, it subsequently retraced to the 156.5–156.8 range as equities, Bitcoin, and crude oil found stability. The initial surge into the dollar due to “geopolitical shock” was not maintained: S&P 500 futures … Read more
Japan’s decision in December to implement a 0.75% policy rate has established a new benchmark; however, market participants are focusing on credibility and the sequence of events rather than the headline figure itself. The discussion surrounding “250 yen per dollar” arises from the potential for a weak-yen trajectory, particularly if there is an increase in … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned between 156.8 and 157.0, following four consecutive sessions hovering just below the 157.00 mark. The price has maintained its position within an ascending channel since early December, establishing higher lows starting from approximately 151.7 on the daily chart and around 155.7–156.3 on intraday charts. The pair has moved past … Read more
The USD/JPY pair begins 2026 positioned around the 156 mark, fluctuating approximately between 156.20 and 156.70 following multiple unsuccessful attempts to reach the 158 cycle high. The recent two sessions have seen a dollar rebound amidst extremely thin year-end liquidity, amplifying the impact of each policy headline. The dollar index remains positioned between 98.00 and … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently trading in the range of 156.60–156.70 as we approach the final session of 2025. It remains just below the year-to-date high of 157.83, maintaining an approximate twelve percent increase from the yearly low. The shift indicates a widespread demand for the Dollar following the recent Federal Reserve minutes, alongside the … Read more
The USD/JPY chart illustrates a struggle to maintain levels above 157.70–157.80, accompanied by a persistent consolidation near 156.30. The price advanced towards 157.80 but faced a strong rejection, subsequently retreating into the 155.85–156 range during the European session, negating a significant portion of the movement from 156.30. Throughout the day, the pair continues to fluctuate … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned between 156.0 and 156.2, reflecting a decline of approximately 0.3% for the day following the recent Bank of Japan Summary of Opinions. The price has fallen below the nine-day EMA at approximately 156.19 and is currently positioned just above the initial support cluster in the range of 155.96–156.00. During … Read more
Toward the end of 2025, USD/JPY is positioned near the year’s peaks, reflecting a distinct bullish trend stemming from the prolonged carry trade, yet it is beginning to exhibit signs of weakening momentum. The pair has been fluctuating for nearly two years within a broad range of approximately 140 yen to 160 yen per dollar, … Read more