WWII ship’s missing bow discovered almost 83 years after it was ripped off by a Japanese torpedo attack

A section of the USS New Orleans, a historic warship, was recently located on the Pacific ocean floor, almost 83 years after it was lost during World War II due to torpedo strikes. This 150-foot piece was found at a depth of about 2,214 feet near Iron Bottom Sound in the Solomon Islands while researchers […]
Japanese Yen maintains gains driven by solid Household Spending data

Japanese Yen Gains Traction Amid Strong Economic Data Japanese yen draws buyers as positive data strengthens expectations for BOJ rate hikes. Concerns around U.S. fiscal issues weaken the U.S. dollar, impacting the USD/JPY pair. Heightened expectations regarding the BOJ could lead to further downturns for USD/JPY. The Japanese yen (JPY) is experiencing a midday boost, […]
Japanese Yen drifts down from a one-month peak against USD due to tariff concerns

The Japanese yen is seeing some selling pressure following Trump’s comments about the US trade deal. Positive risk sentiment is putting additional pressure on the safe-haven JPY while supporting the USD/JPY pair. Expectations divergence between the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and the Federal Reserve may benefit JPY bulls and constrain the currency pair’s movement. The […]
Japanese Yen rises to a new multi-week high against a generally weaker USD.

The Japanese yen is set to strengthen as BOJ’s Tankan survey boosts rate hike expectations. The market sentiment is generally positive, but US trade talks on food tariffs are pressuring the yen. With policy expectations rising in varying BOJs, there may be attempts to recover USD/JPY rates. The Japanese Yen (JPY) shows a positive trend […]
Japanese Yen stays strong and approaches weekly high against a weaker USD.

Japanese Yen Gains Fresh Interest Following Slight Dip After a minor decline yesterday, the yen sees renewed buying interest. The US dollar has fallen below its three-year low, increasing pressure on the USD/JPY exchange rate. Market participants are eagerly anticipating key inflation data from Japan and the US this Friday. Early Thursday brought continued purchasing […]
Japanese Yen stays strong against a declining USD due to differing expectations between the BoJ and Fed

The Japanese yen has shown a notable recovery, moving past a month-long low against the US dollar. Expectations surrounding various Bank of Japan (BOJ) policies are giving the yen a significant boost. A generally weaker US dollar adds to the downward pressure on the USD/JPY pair. The Japanese yen (JPY) is experiencing a strong rebound […]
Japanese Yen increases its daily losses against USD, pushing USD/JPY past the 147.00 level.

The Decline of the Japanese Yen Amid Rate Hike Expectations The Japanese yen continues to weaken as the likelihood of a Bank of Japan rate hike in 2025 diminishes. Strong CPI data and encouraging PMI figures from Japan haven’t provided relief for JPY advocates. A slight uptick in the US dollar is pushing the USD/JPY […]
Japanese Yen faces challenges in benefiting from rise linked to domestic inflation data

The Japanese Yen sees some interest as strong CPI data supports the notion of a BOJ rate hike. Ongoing trade uncertainties and geopolitical tensions enhance the Yen’s appeal as a safe-haven asset. The weakening Dollar adds to the easing of the USD/JPY pair from its recent highs. The Japanese Yen (JPY) is holding strong against […]
Japanese Yen remains near monthly low against USD amid uncertain signals on rate hikes from the BoJ

Japanese Yen revisits its monthly low against the US Dollar. BOJ’s rate hike projected for 2025 and reduced trade uncertainties bolster JPY. Limited follow-through on USD buying caps USD/JPY ahead of the FOMC meeting. The Japanese Yen (JPY) is trailing behind its American counterpart for a fourth consecutive day, as it tests its monthly lows […]
Japanese Yen faces challenges attracting buyers and awaits BoJ policy update for new energy

Following the BOJ’s interest rate decision, the Japanese yen remains on the defensive. The slight increase in the USD acts as support for the USD/JPY pair during the Asian session. Traders are anticipating comments from BOJ Governor Kazuoueda regarding key driving factors. The Japanese Yen (JPY) has been largely tied to a negative Japan-China sentiment, […]