Japanese Yen rises above 146.50 following Tokyo’s CPI inflation report.
USD/JPY dipped to about 146.85 early in the Asian session on Friday. Tokyo’s core CPI rose 2.5% year-over-year in August, aligning with predictions. The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 3.3% in the second quarter of 2025. The USD/JPY pair has softened to roughly 146.85 during the early hours of Friday in Asia. […]
USD/JPY slips down before Tokyo CPI and US PCE inflation data.
The Japanese yen is expected to strengthen, potentially pushing USD/JPY below the significant level of 147.00. The US dollar faces pressure due to concerns regarding the Federal Reserve’s independence and uncertainties about its monetary policy outlook, compounded by unclear US GDP and employment data. Attention will turn to upcoming reports on PCE and Tokyo CPI, […]
US Dollar Index falls close to 98.00 as caution surrounds upcoming US PCE inflation report
The US Dollar Index is experiencing some downward pressure as it approaches the release of July’s US PCE inflation data on Friday. There’s a generally high level of confidence among traders that the Fed will lower interest rates during its meeting in September. New York Fed President Williams emphasized the importance of analyzing economic data […]
EUR/JPY stays within limits as attention shifts to Eurozone outlook and Japan’s inflation data
EUR/JPY shows a slight recovery after reaching a weekly low earlier today. Germany’s GFK Consumer Trust (for September) has declined for the third month in a row. Attention now turns to the Eurozone Sentiment Survey on Thursday and Japan’s extensive data releases on Friday. The Euro (EUR) managed to regain some lost ground against the […]
Consumer confidence in the US is projected to drop as markets concentrate on inflation outlooks.
Consumer Trust Index in the US is set to show a slight decline in August. The US dollar index remains stable around 98.20. In August, U.S. consumer sentiment appears to be losing momentum as the conference committee’s consumer confidence index has dipped to 97.4 from a revised 98.7, breaking its previous upward trend. This part […]
The Effect of the Fed’s Changing Approach to Inflation on Cryptocurrency in Q4 2025 and After
Fed Chair Powell’s Jackson Hole Speech: Balancing Inflation and Employment On Friday, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell delivered a speech at this year’s Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, where he addressed the delicate balance between rising inflation and vulnerable labor markets. The political landscape suggests that his successor may be cautious about interest rates. Powell’s […]
Fed Drops Inflation Overshoot Approach, Going Back to a More Straightforward Target
The Federal Reserve Changes Inflation Strategy The Federal Reserve announced on Friday that it is stepping away from a key component of its framework established five years ago, specifically discarding its strategy that permitted inflation to modestly exceed 2% under certain conditions. This adjustment, revealed through a revised long-term goals statement and comments from Chairman […]
Japanese Yen falls as inflation figures do not raise expectations for an interest rate increase
The Japanese yen is having trouble attracting buyers, even though inflation figures are a bit higher than anticipated. Uncertainty regarding when the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will hike rates continues to weigh on the yen. The USD bulls are in control before Federal Reserve Chairman Powell’s upcoming speech, supporting the USD/JPY pair. The Japanese yen […]
The Fed’s Illusion of Inflation Confronts the PMI Truth
Inventory Inflation Stories and the Fed’s Perspective The Federal Reserve has been asserting for months that tariffs directly contribute to inflation. This isn’t just a casual observation; it’s presented as a firm belief that seems firmly rooted in their framework. Yet, the data tells a different story. Consumer prices haven’t soared in line with increased […]
AUD/JPY falls close to 94.50 as inflation outlook improves in Australia
AUD/JPY Forecast and Economic Context AUD/JPY is anticipated to decline as consumer inflation expectations in Australia rose by 3.9% in August, a drop from the previous 4.7%. The S&P Global Manufacturing PMI in Australia increased to 52.9, while the Service PMI rose to 55.1 in August. The Japanese yen faces ongoing challenges due to the […]