The Tokyo Consumer Price Index (CPI) for January witnessed a deceleration in Japan's national capital, dropping to 1.6% from the previous reading of 2.4%. This marks the first time in almost two years that consumer inflation has fallen below the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) 2.0% target. Additionally, the Core CPI (YoY) experienced a decline from 3.5% to 3.1%. The Bank...
USD/JPY appears to encounter resistance around 148.80 over the last three days, with fading bets on a Fed rate cut. While bullish sentiments persist, the bulls take a breather, gearing up for potential momentum next week, pending the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) monetary policy hints. On the USD front, resilience continues fueled by recovering US yields and positive...
Explore the unfolding story of USDJPY in our latest technical analysis! Japan's Current Account growth fell short of expectations, printing at ¥1,925.6 billion in November. Despite markets anticipating ¥2,385.1 billion, the actual figure raised concerns. With expectations of the BoJ maintaining its ultra-dovish stance, we analyze how this might impact the JPY's...
Things are heating up as the selling pressure surrounding this pair seems to be shifting gears. The US Dollar is riding high, boasting its loftiest daily close since March. What's fueling this surge? Well, it's all about the robust economic performance of the US economic docket. Let's dive into the numbers—brace yourself for some impressive stats. The Producer...
In a fresh turn of events, USDJPY surged to new intraday highs on Friday, but the question remains: Can it sustain its four-week uptrend? Meanwhile, Japan's economic output hit levels above full capacity in April-June for the first time in nearly four years, raising questions about the possibility of a shift in ultra-low interest rate policy. Adding to the...
In Japan, the Bank of Japan's Governor Kazuo Ueda highlighted that underlying inflation remains slightly below the 2% target during a Federal Reserve research symposium. This observation reaffirms the central bank's commitment to maintaining the current monetary policy approach. Despite core consumer inflation in Japan hitting 3.1% in July, companies passing on...
The USDJPY landscape is a complex interplay of monetary policy divergence between the US and Japan, actively influencing the Yen's weakening. Yet, optimism surrounding the peak of US interest rates introduces an intriguing caveat to the Greenback's ascent. Federal Reserve minutes unveiled this week emphasize a consensus among committee members about "significant...
In light of recent data, Thursday's release indicated that U.S. consumer price index (CPI) inflation for July met expectations, mirroring the previous month's trajectory. This outcome has fueled speculation that the Federal Reserve will maintain its current interest rates in September. However, this development has concurrently prompted a reduction in expectations...
The USDJPY market sentiment is undergoing a captivating transformation, edging from neutral to bearish, with intriguing signs of bullish exhaustion surfacing. The Japanese currency is on the rise, gaining traction as Bank of Japan (BoJ) comments reveal plans to widen the benchmark 10-year Japanese Government Bonds (JGB) from 0.5% to 1.0%. This move has propelled...
The BOJ's decision to adopt a more flexible bond yield approach indicates a potential shift away from its ultra-dovish stance. Under this approach, bond yields will be allowed to fluctuate beyond the previous target range. The economic landscape was further impacted by surprising data on Friday, indicating that inflation in Japan's capital exceeded expectations...
The Japanese economic docket reveals that consumer price index (CPI) inflation remained stubbornly high through June, despite government measures to curb prices. This has raised the possibility of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) tightening monetary policy. However, BOJ policymakers are cautious and prefer to analyze more data to ensure sustained growth in wages and...
In the previous week, we witnessed a remarkable 4.6% surge in the Japanese yen, propelling it to a two-month high against the greenback. However, as Friday's trading session unfolded, the U.S. dollar began to edge higher, with traders factoring in the potential end of the Federal Reserve's rate hike cycle amid easing inflation. Softer-than-expected U.S. inflation...
The Japanese authorities are facing mounting pressure as the yen continues to weaken due to market expectations of ultra-low interest rates maintained by the Bank of Japan. The yen gained traction in the second half of the previous week. Speculation of government intervention to counter the currency's weakness added further support. Although direct intervention...
The USDJPY has experienced a depreciation of over 9% against the yen in the current year. Last Friday, the Japanese currency hit a low of 145.07 per dollar in early Asia trade, the lowest it had been in over seven months. However, it stabilized at 144.30 later on Friday following statements from Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki. Suzuki emphasized that Japan would...
In this video, we delve into a comprehensive technical analysis of USDJPY, focusing on its bullish and bearish sentiments through price action analysis. Join us as we uncover potential trading opportunities for the upcoming week by identifying key support and resistance levels within the 4-hour timeframe. On Friday, the Japanese Yen experienced a decline after a...
The Japanese yen experienced a slight decline as the Bank of Japan maintained its ultra-loose policy. However, it managed to recover some of its early losses following the BOJ decision, though it remained close to seven-month lows against the dollar. The BOJ opted to keep interest rates unchanged at record lows and expressed its intention to continue the yield...
In this video, we delve into a comprehensive technical analysis of USDJPY. We examine the impact of recent fundamental factors, including a surge in US unemployment claims, which led to a sell-off in the US Dollar. The upcoming week is set to witness crucial economic events that will strongly influence the price movements of this currency pair. With indications...
In this USDJPY technical analysis video, we delve into the aftermath of the recent Nonfarm Payrolls data, which offers critical insights into the US labor market. With positive data surpassing expectations and the potential for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike this month, the US Dollar may be poised for a bullish upswing. The May report revealed a remarkable...