The USD/JPY pair is currently at 156.87, closely approaching the 100-hour moving average that has characterized its upward trajectory since February 11. This level has faced multiple tests and defenses with heightened urgency on Wednesday, as the overall strength of the dollar starts to wane slightly, while the yen attempts to regain its previous status … Read more
The AUD/USD pair experienced a notable rally on Monday, reflecting strong buying pressure in the market. The current environment highlights a divergence in central bank policy outlooks, which is driving currency movements. The Australian dollar strengthened sharply during the session, with AUD/USD testing the 0.71 level, a psychologically significant round number that has acted as … Read more
The recent shift in EUR/USD is primarily influenced by the change in Fed expectations following the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed Chair. The pair recently approached the significant psychological level at 1.2000 and momentarily exceeded it. However, following the announcement of Warsh’s nomination, the dollar regained strength, causing EUR/USD to sharply decline … Read more
GBP/USD at approximately 1.3420 indicates that the dollar is currently dominant, rather than sterling. The pair encountered resistance above 1.3567, establishing a definitive short-term peak at that level, subsequently declining towards the 1.34 mark as US data strengthened the demand for USD. ISM services exceeded expectations, with new orders and prices paid remaining high, reinforcing … Read more
EUR/USD begins the week positioned around 1.1633–1.1634, nearly identical to its trading level on 10 December; however, the trajectory to this point has been distinctly unfavorable. At the beginning of last week, the pair was securely positioned above 1.1700, trading near 1.1720, until sellers aggressively intervened. On Monday, the cross declined to 1.1685, unable to … 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
EUR/USD is currently positioned between 1.1779 and 1.1800, hovering just below a short-term supply zone at 1.1800 following a consistent upward movement since late November. The price is currently navigating an upward channel on the 2-hour chart, with previous resistance levels at 1.1745–1.1750 now functioning as support and coinciding with the intraday trend line. The … Read more
The USD/JPY has pulled back from a year-to-date peak of 157.83 to approximately 155.80–156.30, reflecting a decline of about 1.5–2.0 yen over the course of two sessions. The move is significant: it comes after clear intervention threats from Japan’s Finance Ministry, a notable drop in the US Dollar Index to 97.85, and increasing market belief … Read more
The Bank of Japan has made a significant move by raising its short-term rate from 0.50% to 0.75%, marking the highest level in approximately thirty years, and this decision was reached by unanimous vote. Headline inflation stands at approximately 2.9%, with core inflation nearing 3.0%, significantly exceeding the Bank of Japan’s 2% target. Despite this, … Read more