USD/JPY Climbs Toward 156.00 as Japanese Yen Maintains Intraday Weakness
The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens broadly during Wednesday’s Asian trading session, allowing the USD/JPY pair to extend its recovery from over a one-month low. A risk-on sentiment, reflected in positive equity market performance, undermines the safe-haven JPY. Additionally, a modest uptick in US Treasury bond yields supports the US Dollar (USD), further pressuring the lower-yielding […]
Australian Dollar Holds Steady After Initial Gains Amid Stable US Dollar
Australian Dollar Holds Steady After Initial Gains Amid Stable US Dollar The Australian Dollar (AUD) maintained a steady position on Monday after paring earlier gains as the US Dollar (USD) continued to undergo a corrective pullback. The USD’s downward trajectory was partly driven by optimism in bond markets following President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Scott […]
Japanese Yen Bears Show Resilience Despite Intervention Concerns
Japanese Yen Bears Show Resilience Despite Intervention Concerns The Japanese Yen (JPY) has clawed back much of its earlier losses against the US Dollar (USD), with the USD/JPY pair stabilizing in the mid-154.00s as the European session begins on Monday. Fears of intervention by Japanese authorities to bolster the Yen, combined with heightened geopolitical tensions, […]
BOJ Surprises with Removal of Forward Guidance – UOB Group
BOJ Surprises with Removal of Forward Guidance – UOB Group The Bank of Japan (BOJ) kept its monetary policy unchanged but unexpectedly removed its forward guidance, surprising markets, according to UOB Group Senior Economist Alvin Liew. No Change in Monetary Policy as Expected “At its scheduled Monetary Policy Meeting (MPM) on Friday (September 20), the […]
Yen Weakens as Dollar Gains Amid Risk-Off Sentiment
Yen Weakens as Dollar Gains Amid Risk-Off Sentiment The Japanese Yen (JPY) ended its two-day winning streak on Monday, as the USD/JPY pair recovered its daily losses with the US Dollar (USD) gaining ground amid risk-off sentiment. The Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its economic assessment for five of Japan’s nine regions in its latest […]
Australian Dollar Rises on Hawkish RBA Sentiment
Australian Dollar Rises on Hawkish RBA Sentiment The Australian Dollar (AUD) appreciated for the fourth consecutive day on Friday, driven by high inflation and expectations that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will delay potential rate cuts. The June Meeting Minutes from the RBA revealed that the board saw a stronger case for holding rates […]
Gold Price Hits Multi-Day High, Awaits FOMC Minutes for Direction
Gold Price Hits Multi-Day High, Awaits FOMC Minutes for Direction Gold prices (XAU/USD) are seeing renewed buying interest during the Asian session on Wednesday, building on the previous day’s rebound from the $2,319-$2,318 support zone. Currently, the precious metal is positioned near the top end of its short-term trading range, which has held steady over […]
Australian Dollar Drops on Weak Manufacturing PMI
Australian Dollar Drops on Weak Manufacturing PMI The Australian Dollar (AUD) may find some relief as the Caixin Manufacturing PMI from China increased to 51.8 in June, surpassing expectations of a decline to 51.2 from May’s 51.7. This unexpected boost in Chinese manufacturing activity is significant for Australia, given the close trade relationship between the […]
Pound Sterling Steady Ahead of US Core PCE Inflation Data
Pound Sterling Steady Ahead of US Core PCE Inflation Data The Pound Sterling (GBP) remains subdued against the US Dollar (USD) during Friday’s London session. The GBP/USD pair has edged down this week as investors exercise caution ahead of the US core Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index data for May, set to be released […]
Australian Dollar Rises as Higher Inflation Lowers RBA Rate Cut Odds
Australian Dollar Rises as Higher Inflation Lowers RBA Rate Cut Odds The Australian Dollar (AUD) has gained traction following the release of May’s Monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI), which came in higher than expected. This persistently high inflation poses a challenge to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) potential rate cuts, thereby providing support to […]
Australian Dollar Falls Despite RBA’s Hawkish Outlook
Australian Dollar Falls Despite RBA’s Hawkish Outlook The Australian Dollar (AUD) continued its downward trend for the third consecutive session on Monday, yet there are indications that the decline in the AUD/USD exchange rate might be moderated by the monetary policy outlook from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). During a recent press conference, as […]
Australian Dollar Rises on Strong PMI Data and Softer US Dollar
Australian Dollar Rises on Strong PMI Data and Softer US Dollar The Australian Dollar (AUD) saw mild gains during Thursday’s Asian session, edging higher following the release of the Australian Judo Bank PMI report. The report indicated that business activity in Australia continues to grow, albeit at a slower pace than in March and April. […]
Australian Dollar Rises on RBA’s Hawkish Stance
Australian Dollar Rises on RBA’s Hawkish Stance The Australian Dollar (AUD) surged on Wednesday, driven by the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) hawkish stance during its June meeting. The RBA’s decision to maintain current interest rates while signaling a prolonged period before any rate cuts has pushed market expectations for the start of the easing […]
China’s May Retail Sales Exceed Expectations; Industrial Output and Investment Lag
China’s May Retail Sales Exceed Expectations; Industrial Output and Investment Lag In May, China’s retail sales outperformed expectations, increasing by 3.7% year-on-year, surpassing the anticipated 3% rise forecasted by a Reuters poll of economists. This robust retail performance indicates resilient consumer spending despite broader economic challenges. However, other key economic indicators did not fare as […]
Japanese Yen’s Downside Limited by Rising Producer Prices
Japanese Yen’s Downside Limited by Rising Producer Prices The Japanese Yen (JPY) extended its losing streak for the fourth consecutive session on Wednesday, with the USD/JPY pair strengthening as investors favored the US Dollar (USD) ahead of the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision and the release of US inflation figures for May, scheduled for later in […]
Yen Subdued as USD Advances on Risk Aversion
Yen Subdued as USD Advances on Risk Aversion The Japanese Yen (JPY) continued its downward trend for the second consecutive trading day on Monday, with the USD/JPY pair finding support as the US Dollar (USD) regained strength. This resurgence in the USD follows the release of better-than-expected US employment data last Friday, which bolstered market […]
Yen Consolidates as Suzuki Signals No FX Intervention Limit
Yen Consolidates as Suzuki Signals No FX Intervention Limit On Friday, the Japanese Yen (JPY) consolidated following the release of Japanese Foreign Reserves for May by the Ministry of Finance, which showed a significant drop to $1,231 billion from $1,279 billion. This marks the lowest level since February 2023, as the government engaged in foreign […]
Australian Dollar Rises on Risk-On Sentiment and Strong China Services PMI
Australian Dollar Rises on Risk-On Sentiment and Strong China Services PMI The Australian Dollar (AUD) gained ground on Wednesday, bolstered by improved risk sentiment and a stronger-than-expected China Services PMI. However, the upward momentum of the Aussie Dollar may be constrained by weaker-than-anticipated domestic economic data. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the first quarter […]