The USD/JPY pair is currently at 155.80, reflecting a 0.30% increase for the day, and is maintaining proximity to a two-week high as global investors prepare for the Federal Reserve’s decision this Wednesday. The current market scenario presents an unusual divergence: Japan is shifting towards tightening measures, whereas the U.S. is gearing up for easing … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently trading around 154.80, continuing its two-week decline as market participants adjust their positions in anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s meeting on December 10 and the Bank of Japan’s policy decision on December 19. The pair has experienced a decline of more than 2.7% in December, marking its steepest monthly drop … Read more
The USD/JPY landscape has transitioned into a critical phase as the pair pulls back from late-November highs close to 157.89 and begins early December trading positioned between 154.30 and 155.00. The recent multi-session decline is not attributable to a singular catalyst; rather, it is the result of a convergence of pressures that are ultimately reversing … Read more
The USD/JPY pair continued its two-week decline, dropping to 154.50, marking its lowest point since mid-November. This movement reflects the significant volatility in global FX markets, driven by the contrasting monetary policies of the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan. The yen appreciated following comments from BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda, suggesting a potential increase … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned at approximately ¥155.75, influenced by increasing Japanese yields and a dovish outlook regarding the U.S. dollar. Following a short-lived return to the ¥156.00 level, the pair shifted direction as market participants adjusted their expectations for a Bank of Japan rate increase, while also factoring in a potential Federal Reserve … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently under significant observation around 155.20, having declined from its late-November peak of 158.00, as market participants adjust their positions in anticipation of important central bank announcements from both the U.S. and Japan. The pair has experienced a decline of approximately 0.7% over the last 24 hours, representing its most significant … Read more
The USD/JPY pair experienced a notable decline in early December trading, moving down to 155.40 after a loss exceeding 100 pips during the London session, driven by a resurgence in yen strength in response to a clear hawkish stance from the Bank of Japan. The recent development signifies a notable transformation in market dynamics, as … Read more
The USD/JPY pair hovered around ¥156.70 following comments from Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, who remarked that the recent volatility of the yen “is not moving based on fundamentals.” During an appearance on Fuji TV, Katayama highlighted the importance of stability that mirrors economic reality, indicating Tokyo’s growing unease regarding the depreciation of the yen. … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned around 156.10, experiencing a decline for the fifth consecutive session as the yen strengthens in response to increasing anticipations of a Federal Reserve rate cut at the upcoming December 11 FOMC meeting. The recent shift signifies the initial prolonged retreat since early October, when the pair ascended to a … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned slightly above 156.00, following a pullback from the previous week’s peak of 158.00. The yen strengthened as a result of robust Tokyo CPI figures, increased retail activity, and a boost in industrial production. In November, Tokyo’s headline CPI rose by 2.7% year-on-year, while the core reading remained steady at … Read more