GBP/JPY Drops Below Mid-191.00s Following BoJ’s Verbal Intervention
GBP/JPY Drops Below Mid-191.00s Following BoJ’s Verbal Intervention During the early hours of the European session on Wednesday, the GBP/JPY currency pair exhibited a downward trend, trading around 191.30 and breaking its two-day streak of gains. This shift in momentum comes as the Japanese Yen (JPY) begins to regain some of its recently lost ground, […]
Japan’s Stocks Fluctuate, Yen Nears 150 Following BOJ’s Predicted Policy Shift
Japan’s Stocks Fluctuate, Yen Nears 150 Following BOJ’s Predicted Policy Shift On Tuesday the Japanese stock market experienced notable fluctuations, while the national currency, the yen, weakened to a level close to 150 per dollar. This market activity followed the Bank of Japan’s landmark decision to conclude its eight-year practice of negative interest rates, marking […]
GBP/JPY Falls Close to 188.70 Amid Rumors of Bank of Japan Mulling Rate Increase in March
GBP/JPY Falls Close to 188.70 Amid Rumors of Bank of Japan Mulling Rate Increase in March The GBP/JPY pair retraced its recent gains from Tuesday, declining to near 188.70 in the Asian trading session on Wednesday. This shift can be attributed to the strengthening of the Japanese Yen (JPY), spurred by market speculation about the […]
Yen Rises on Bank of Japan’s Strong Hint at Upcoming Rate Increase
Yen Rises on Bank of Japan’s Strong Hint at Upcoming Rate Increase Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Hajime Takata recently opened discussions about a potential interest rate hike and the possibility of moving away from negative interest rates in Japan, stirring significant market reactions. Following his remarks, the USD/JPY pair experienced a notable 50 […]
Japanese Yen Holds Minor Gains Versus US Dollar, Bullish Momentum Limited
The Japanese Yen (JPY) has seen a slight uptick against the US Dollar (USD) as the new trading week commences, yet it continues to hover near a low not seen in over three weeks, a position established the previous Friday. Market participants are now increasingly of the view that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) may […]
Markets Anticipate Further Decline in Yen Amid Revised Expectations for Fed and BOJ Policies
Markets Anticipate Further Decline in Yen Amid Revised Expectations for Fed and BOJ Policies The Japanese yen is expected to continue its decline as market sentiment shifts due to changing monetary policy forecasts in the United States and Japan. Speculative trading activity has shown a significant sell-off of the yen, with positions being the most […]
Japanese Currency Gains Strength Amid Speculation of Upcoming Changes in Bank of Japan’s Policy Approach
Japanese Currency Gains Strength Amid Speculation of Upcoming Changes in Bank of Japan’s Policy Approach The Japanese Yen (JPY) has recently exhibited a notable shift in its value, influenced by a combination of domestic economic data and international monetary speculations. During the Asian trading session on Friday, the JPY experienced a slight decline following the […]
Bank of Japan’s Currency Dilemma: Key Highlights from the 2-Day Policy Meeting
Bank of Japan’s Currency Dilemma: Key Highlights from the 2-Day Policy Meeting The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is entering its two-day policy meeting on Monday with a challenging decision on its hands. Market analysts anticipate the yen could see further depreciation unless the bank introduces a necessary policy adjustment. The crux of the discussion centers […]
Bank of Japan Initiates Unexpected Bond Purchase
Bank of Japan Initiates Unexpected Bond Purchase In an unexpected maneuver, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) declared an unscheduled bond operation this Tuesday. This move comes in response to the escalating Japanese government bond (JGB) yields that recently touched their highest levels in a decade. By making this move, the BOJ intends to exert control […]
BOJ Debates Exiting Easy Policy, 10-Year JGBs Weaken
BOJ Debates Exiting Easy Policy, 10-Year JGBs Weaken At the September meeting, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) saw an increased focus on the eventual exit from their ultra-loose monetary policy, a development that drove 10-year government bond yields to their highest levels in a decade. In a summary of opinions from the meeting, it became […]
USD/JPY Targets 148.50 as Bank of Japan Holds Interest Rates Steady
USD/JPY Targets 148.50 as Bank of Japan Holds Interest Rates Steady USD/JPY rebounds from Thursday’s losses following the Bank of Japan’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged. As expected, the BoJ maintained its current rates at -0.1%. During early European trading on Friday, the spot price is hovering around 148.30. In a press conference after […]
USD/JPY Treads Water Below 148.00 Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
USD/JPY Treads Water Below 148.00 Ahead of Fed Rate Decision As the eagerly awaited Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate decision inches closer, the USD/JPY currency pair finds itself in a holding pattern, oscillating within the narrow range of 147.70 to 147.85 during the early European trading session on Wednesday. Presently, the pair is hovering at […]
Softening Core Inflation in Japan Supports Expectation of Unchanged BOJ Stance
Softening Core Inflation in Japan Supports Expectation of Unchanged BOJ Stance The latest consumer price data from Japan shows that core inflation slowed in July, indicating the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is unlikely to rush towards phasing out monetary easing despite the fact that inflation continues to be above the central bank’s 2% target. The […]
After UK CPI data release, GBP/JPY surged past 185.00
After UK CPI data release, GBP/JPY surged past 185.00 After the release of UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, the GBP/JPY currency pair experienced a surge, surpassing the 185.00 mark. This positive momentum in the cross is due to the encouraging inflation figures from the UK. However, market participants are also closely monitoring the possibility […]
EUR/JPY Bulls Target 157.70 Key Resistance Despite Soft Japan Wages and Lackluster German Inflation
EUR/JPY Bulls Target 157.70 Key Resistance Despite Soft Japan Wages and Lackluster German Inflation During today’s European session, the EUR/JPY pair is showing a bullish trend, targeting the key resistance level of 157.70. This upward movement is significant as it challenges a long-standing falling resistance line. Interestingly, this bullish drive is happening despite weak economic […]
Asian Stock Market Continues Negative Trend
Asian Stock Market Continues Negative Trend Asian equity markets have been experiencing a continued negative trend recently, with several markets recording losses. The ripple effects of Fitch Ratings’ downgrade of the US government’s Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating from AAA to AA+ are becoming increasingly evident across global markets. This downgrade was due to […]
Surprise Move: Bank of Japan Makes a Small Adjustment to Yield Curve Control
Surprise Move: Bank of Japan Makes a Small Adjustment to Yield Curve Control The financial markets saw increased volatility due to several influential events, including the Federal Reserve’s decision and strong US economic data. The ECB, as anticipated, hiked its policy rates by 25 basis points to 3.75% while expressing concerns over high inflation. The […]
Asian Stock Traders Tread Cautiously Ahead of US Retail Sales Data
Asian Stock Traders Tread Cautiously Ahead of US Retail Sales Data As Tuesday unfolded, Asian stock traders navigated the markets with caution, displaying a predominantly negative sentiment across the region. One prevailing concern on their minds was China’s economic outlook, which cast shadows of uncertainty on the trading floors. Adding to their apprehension was the […]