The USD is reaching new peaks. An analytical look at key currency pairs.
US Dollar Performance The US dollar is on the rise, particularly against the yen, increasing by 0.55%. This surge is influencing the broader forex market. A video above offers a technical overview, focusing on USDJPY, GBPUSD, USDCHF, and AUDUSD, while examining bias, risk, and targets. US Dollar vs. Yen USDJPY has made another breakout. The […]
GBP/USD recovers from close to a three-week low amid Fed worries impacting USD
GBP/USD Market Update The GBP/USD currency pair is seeing some interest from buyers as it approaches the key 200-day simple moving average (SMA). This slight recovery comes after hitting a near three-week low during Monday’s Asian trading session. Currently, the pair is trading around 1.3435, reflecting a 0.20% increase for the day. Even amidst a […]
Asia FX Discussion – USD remains strong before nonfarm payrolls
Market Overview The US dollar (DXY) has started the year on a solid note, finding support near the 98.00 mark. In contrast, the EURUSD continued to decline despite positive economic signs from Germany. Specifically, German factory orders saw a month-on-month increase of 5.6% in November, marking the third month of growth and the fastest increase […]
Japanese Yen declines against USD due to concerns about the BoJ and tensions between China and Japan.
The Japanese yen (JPY) has hit a three-week low against a robust US dollar (USD) as we approach Friday’s European trading session, and it seems more declines could be on the horizon. There’s growing concern that if inflation continues to outstrip wage growth into early 2026, it might dampen consumption momentum. This overshadowed an unexpected […]
Japanese Yen falls against USD as wage data raises concerns about BoJ policy
The Japanese yen is seeing some bullish activity after a slight drop during Asian trading on Thursday. However, there’s a noticeable lack of strong conviction from buyers, largely due to mixed signals in the market. The yen seems to be gaining from an increasing belief that the Bank of Japan will maintain its policy course, […]
GBP/USD declines under the mid-1.3400s as the USD strengthens amid geopolitical concerns.
GBP/USD Weekly Update The GBP/USD currency pair began the week with a minor bearish gap, hovering just under the mid-1.3400s during Asian trading hours, experiencing a slight decline of 0.10% for the day. Nevertheless, there hasn’t been much follow-through selling, and prices have managed to hold above last week’s lows, despite somewhat mixed economic indicators. […]
Today’s Forex: FOMC officials considering additional rate cuts, USD stronger
Here’s what you need to know on Wednesday, December 31st. The main event today was the release of the December Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes, which came out in the afternoon. These minutes revealed that many participants are open to further rate cuts if inflation shows signs of declining in the future. Additionally, the […]
US Dollar’s Position as Global Reserve Currency: USD Share Falls to Lowest Since 1994
Central banks diversify their reserves with smaller “non-traditional reserve currencies.” The proportion of US dollar assets held by central banks dropped to 56.9% of total reserves in the third quarter, marking the lowest level since 1994. This decline, from 57.1% in the previous quarter and 58.5% in the first quarter, is revealed in the latest […]
EUR/USD drops to around 1.1730 as the USD strengthens; attention shifts to NFP and ECB
The EUR/USD currency pair began the week somewhat sluggishly, yet it’s still hovering near its highest point since early October, which it reached last Thursday. Currently, the price is around 1.1730, showing a slight decrease of less than 0.10% for the day. In the Asian session on Monday, the US dollar gained a bit, continuing […]
Japanese Yen continues to rise against a weakening USD due to a firm Bank of Japan stance and a soft Federal Reserve outlook
The Japanese yen (JPY) has lost most of its gains during the Asian trading session against the recovering US dollar (USD), though significant downward movement seems unlikely. Worsening concerns about Japan’s fiscal health, particularly due to increased spending from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration, are noted. This, together with a generally positive stock market landscape, […]