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
The USD/JPY is currently positioned in the mid-156 range, having retreated from a year-to-date high near 157.83 and consistently struggling to maintain levels above the 157–158 range. The rejection zone now establishes the upper boundary of a distinct double-top formation on the daily chart, with a neckline positioned around 154.42 and further trend support near … Read more
USD/JPY commenced 2025 at approximately 157.00, experienced a brief decline below 140.00 in April, and subsequently spent the remainder of the year steadily increasing, concluding December near 156.00, which is roughly 1% lower than its starting point. The trajectory was far from smooth: an April downturn influenced by tariffs and disappointing US data, a significant … Read more
The USD/JPY pair has transitioned from a narrative of breakout potential to a critical examination of its support levels. The pair surged to approximately 157.765 on December 19, nearing an almost 11-month peak close to 158.00, before retreating to the 155.80–156.40 range. The decline completely wiped out the gains from the post-BoJ policy rally, establishing … Read more
Last week saw a significant increase in USD/JPY, with the pair rising over 200 pips on Friday alone, closing near ¥157.7–¥157.8, approaching the 2025 high. Weekly movements contribute approximately 1.2%–1.3%, continuing a two-week upward trend and maintaining the dollar’s strong position against the yen. This is occurring within a broader context. The US dollar index … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently maintaining its position within the 155.50–156.00 range, having tested levels above 155.60 during the early Asian session and continuing to rise as the European session progresses. In the past week of trading, the pair has experienced a modest decline of approximately 1%, which can be considered a minor pullback in … Read more