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AUD/USD, USD/JPY in focus for RBA and BOJ meetings: Asian Open
1-day implied volatility for USD/JPY has risen to 320% of its 20-day average ahead of today's BOJ meeting, to show volatility is expected. And the best chance of AUD/USD enjoying its own volatility is if the RBA finally ditch their hawkish bias.
USD/JPY analysis: BoJ and FOMC Meetings Key Focus in Financial Markets – Currency Pair of the Week
The USD/JPY will face a major test in the week ahead, with both the Bank of Japan and US Federal Reserve set to make monetary policy decisions a day apart. The USD/JPY has managed to recover strongly, rising from around 146.50 to above 149.00 in a few days. The recovery has been driven in part because of a rebound in bond yields a stronger dollar.
Nikkei 225 longs favoured into BOJ and Fed rate decisions, Nvidia GPU conference
Recent price action in Nikkei 225 futures points to upside risks this week, indicating confidence among traders that even with major events such as rate decisions from the Bank of Japan and Federal Reserve, along with Nvidia’s GPU Technology Conference, the bull market that helped propel the underlying index to record highs is anything but finished.
USD/JPY Forecast: BOJ and Fed Enter the Arena, Yields in Focus
USD/JPY's key technical levels to watch in the coming days include possible resistance at 149.70 and 151.00, with support down at 148.70 and 145.85.
USD/JPY, Gold and GBP/USD analysis - Forex Friday, March 15, 2024
Welcome to another edition of Forex Friday, a weekly report in which we highlight selected currency themes. In this week’s report, we will discuss the US dollar, Japanese yen, gold and the pound ahead of a busy next week for central banks.
USD bears scramble, USD/JPY eyes breakout after US data: Asian Open
US dollar bears scrambled for cover following hot US economic data ahead of next week’s Fed meeting, helping USD/JPY rise to a 5-day high and eye a potential breakout today.
Japanese Yen Forecast: USD/JPY, EUR/JPY, and GBP/JPY in Play Ahead of BOJ
The long-awaited results from the Japan’s spring wage negotiations are winding down, and the results are generally what the BOJ wanted to see to exit its ultra-accommodative monetary policy. See the key levels to watch on USD/JPY, EUR/JPY, and GBP/JPY!
USD/JPY, DAX Forecast: Two trades to watch
USD/JPY forecast: The pair rises ahead of a drop in US data. DAX forecast: The German index rises to a new all-time high.
USD/JPY seems best bet for bulls amid a mixed US dollar environment
The US dollar rose for a second day, but its bearish reversal candle makes it less appealing to bulls. Yet USD/JPY shows promising signs of bullish mean reversion ahead of next week's BOJ and FOMC meetings.
GBP/USD, USD/JPY Forecast: Two trades to watch
GBP/USD falls as the labour market softens. USD/JPY rises as BoJ rate hike doubts appear and ahead of US CPI data.
Soft US CPI amplifies downside risk for US yields, USD/JPY and Nikkei
USD/JPY and Nikkei 225 futures have been heavily influenced by US bond yields recently, meaning Tuesday’s US consumer price inflation report looms as critical for how Japanese markets may fare over the short to medium term. The bias for all remains lower in the absence of another hot inflation number.
AUD/USD, ASX 200 pause for breath ahead of US CPI: Asian Open
With traders eager to price in Fed cuts, today’s US CPI could bolster the US dollar and see AUD/USD and the ASX 200 pull back further if the data comes in too hot.
Oil, USD/JPY Forecast: Two trades to watch
Oil falls on China demand worries. USD/JPY falls to a monthly low as BoJ rate hike bets build.
USD/JPY, GBP/USD, gold analysis: COT report – March 11, 2024
The reversal on USD/JPY did not come without warning, as traders had reached a record level of net-short exposure. And whilst USD/JPY may be due for a bounce, further downside potential remains.
USD/JPY analysis: Japanese yen could further extend rally ahead of key BoJ decision
Japanese yen surges as speculation grows over BoJ rate hike, although the US dollar was off its earlier lows on the back of a mixed jobs report. Key data to watch from the US in the week ahead include CPI and retail sales.
EUR/USD, USD/JPY Forecast: Two trades to watch
EUR/USD looks to ECB rate decision. USD/JPY falls after Powell and as hawkish BoJ bets build.
Japanese yen favoured as bitcoin triggers bout of risk off
Bitcoin momentarily touched a record high before reversing lower in spectacular fashion, weigh in risk and sending the Japanese yen broadly higher.
DAX, USD/JPY Forecast :Two trades to watch
DAX eases from its record high after China's growth forecasts fail to impress. USD/JPY hovers around 150.50 after sticky Tokyo inflation & ahead of US services PMI.
USD/JPY: Intensifying disinflationary pulse pressures BOJ rate hike ambitions
Underlying disinflationary pressures in Tokyo intensified last month, pointing to the likelihood of similar trends nationally and underscoring the need for wage growth to reach sufficient levels to boost flagging consumer demand.
USD/JPY, WTI crude oil, gold analysis: COT report
Short exposure to the Japanese yen continues to venture towards the extreme, which suggests USD/JPY could fast be approaching a reversal.
USD/JPY forecast: What sparks fresh highs when conditions are already exceptionally good?
USD/JPY remains supported on dips but where does the next leg higher come from? The US rate outlook has adjusted substantially, pushing yields rapidly higher. With risk appetite nearing euphoric levels, it begs the question: will conditions get any better for bulls than now?
Forex Seasonality – March 2024: USD/JPY Gains, USD/CAD Falls in March
USD/JPY and USD/CAD could see noteworthy moves this month if history is any guide - read on to see the full data!
DAX, USD/JPY Forecast: Two trades to watch
DAX rises to fresh all-time highs ahead of Eurozone inflation data. USD/JPY rises post-inflation data, and US ISM manufacturing is up next.