USD/JPY rebounds from 155.00 as optimism about Iran diminishes, NFP Friday approaches
The dollar/yen climbed to nearly 156.90 on Thursday, reflecting a roughly 0.4% increase following a drop to 155.04 on Wednesday, the lowest it had been since early February. This decline breached the peak set in late April and the subsequent consolidation around 160.70, which resulted in a string of strong bearish candlesticks until the pair […]
USD/JPY hovers around 157.00 following the unexpected FX intervention by the BoJ
On Monday, the USD/JPY trend remained mostly unchanged, dipping towards 156.20 after a rather tumultuous session that began with an early gap in the Asian market. However, it managed to recover steadily during European and US trading hours, finally resting near 157.20. After experiencing a two-day drop from over 160.00 the week before, the pair […]
USD/JPY inches closer to the 160.00 mark as the US-Iran deadlock bolsters the US dollar
Basic Overview USD: The US dollar has been on a gradual rise since Tuesday, largely because the ongoing US-Iran tensions have led to profit-taking on expectations of a weaker dollar. There’s still no indication that further talks will take place after Iran declined to send a delegation to Islamabad on Tuesday, pointing to the US […]
USD/JPY Price Outlook: Anticipating strength above 160.00 with a positive technical setup
The USD/JPY pair continued its upward trend from recent days, opening the week with a positive gap and reaching around 159.85 during the Asian session. However, worries about potential intervention have limited further gains in the spot prices. The collapse of peace talks between the US and Iran is likely to spark a wave of […]
Bank of Japan Governor Ueda states that he will monitor foreign exchange fluctuations as the USD/JPY declines.
Bank of Japan Highlights Currency’s Role in Inflation Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda pointed out the increasing significance of foreign exchange rates in influencing inflation and economic policy. His remarks, while not a direct intervention, suggested a heightened awareness of how currency fluctuations are affecting pricing and the overall economy, which seemed to bolster […]
USD/JPY rises and targets 160 as aggressive Fed strengthens US Dollar
On Wednesday, the USD/JPY pair gained nearly 0.40% after the Federal Reserve decided to keep interest rates unchanged, suggesting there might be just one reduction in rates for 2026. As of now, USD/JPY is trading around 159.60, although the market remains quite volatile. Yen Weakens as Fed Signals Limited Easing During a press conference, Fed […]
Tokyo’s intervention is likely as USD/JPY approaches the 160 level.
Since the onset of the US-Iran conflict, Japan has faced a series of setbacks. The war in the Middle East has led to rising oil prices, which have not only disrupted supply to Japan’s economy but also complicated strategies for the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Bank of Japan (BOJ). In recent weeks, the […]
Technical analysis of EURUSD, GBPUSD, and USDJPY: Important levels as the USD shows mixed performance
Market Overview: US Dollar Movement The US dollar had a mixed opening today. The EURUSD and GBPUSD pairs have dipped, reflecting a stronger dollar. Meanwhile, USDJPY has also experienced declines as the dollar faces off against the yen. As we approach the North American session and the weekend, the spotlight is on whether these currency […]
USD/JPY Outlook: Approaches 200-SMA, 23.6% Fibo. around 155.75
The USD/JPY pair is experiencing a slight pullback from the recent high of 156.80 to 156.85, which was reached just a day ago. During Thursday’s Asian trading session, the price dropped to roughly 155.75. It seems that the two-day winning streak has come to a halt, and several factors appear to be at play here. […]
USD/JPY stabilizes around 156.00 after Trump’s State of the Union
The USD/JPY exchange rate experienced a pause in its upward movement and was sitting at approximately 155.90 during Asian trading hours on Wednesday. The currency pair is currently facing some downward pressure, primarily due to the persistent weakness of the US dollar (USD) following President Donald Trump’s inaugural State of the Union address of his […]