USD/JPY Rises Ahead of Tomorrow's Early-Morning FOMC
USD/JPY rebounded at the 23.6% Fibonacci level and regained its upward momentum. A December rate hike by the Bank of Japan is now fully expected, yet the yen continues to weaken.
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EUR/USD Rises Gradually as the Rate-Cut Cycle Ends
ECB board member Schnabel stated that "there is no disagreement that the next move could be a rate hike." Following this comment, EUR/USD briefly surged above 1.167.
USD/JPY Faces Increasingly Heavy Tops
The market is simultaneously pricing in a Bank of Japan rate hike and a Federal Reserve rate cut. Whether these expectations will materialize depends on comments from key officials.
USD/JPY Declines as Reports Suggest the Government Will Allow a BOJ Rate Hike
Daily Market Report – December 5, 2025
USD/JPY: Is This a Pullback? Trading Around the Mid-155 Level
Selling pressure on the U.S. dollar is growing as investors expect rate cuts under the incoming Chairman Hassett. USD/JPY is trading in the mid-155 range and has dropped below the Ichimoku base line.
USD/JPY Faces Heavy Upside; New Fed Chair to Be Chosen Early Next Year
President Trump plans to announce the next Federal Reserve Chair early next year. Rate-cut expectations are increasing, leading to stronger dollar selling. USD/JPY is showing heavy topside.
Gold Rises as Expectations for a Fed Rate Cut Grow
Daily Market Report – December 2, 2025
London Market — USD/JPY Falls as BOJ Governor Prepares for Rate Hike
The Nikkei declined, pressured by real estate stocks, while bank stocks held firm. USD/JPY fell toward the 155 level as expectations for a December rate hike grew.
Gold Regains a Mild Uptrend
The ECB minutes suggested that policymakers are in no hurry to cut rates. Bitcoin recovered to 90,000 dollars after briefly falling below 80,000.
USD/JPY Faces Heavy Upside as BOJ Rate-Hike Expectations Rise
Hawkish comments from several Bank of Japan officials have increased market expectations for a possible rate hike in December. However, a major trend reversal in USD/JPY still appears unlikely at this stage.
USD/JPY Slightly Lower as U.S. Rate-Cut Expectations Grow
Japan's 10-year yield rises to 1.81%. Fed Governor Waller highlights labor market slowdown, and rate-cut speculation grows. Dollar selling pressure increases across currency markets.
USD/JPY Stalls — Will Japan–China Diplomatic Tensions Matter?
Diplomatic friction between Japan and China is drawing attention, but its impact on the currency market appears limited. In the United States, the release of GDP data is expected to be postponed, leaving the market with insufficient information to assess the economic outlook.
Gold Forms a Consolidation Triangle
Although diplomatic friction continues between Japan and China, the impact on the market appears limited. Gold is still searching for direction as it forms a triangular consolidation pattern.
USD/JPY Pauses Just Before 158
Daily Market Report – November 21, 2025
USD/JPY Breaks Above 157 — Could a Japanese Version of the Truss Shock Occur?
NVIDIA's strong earnings triggered a rebound in the Nikkei 225. However, diplomatic tensions between Japan and China have not fully eased, creating temporary uncertainty. Japan's long-term government bond yield has surged past 1.8%, raising serious concerns about a decline in Japan's creditworthiness.
No Yen Strength Despite Risk-Off Mood
Bond yields hit a 17-year high as selling pressure continues. Nikkei plunges; bonds fall; yen weakens — a triple decline. Concerns grow over the Kishida administration's expansionary fiscal policy.
Gold Declines as Market Optimism Fades
U.S. stocks extended their losses, and the positive sentiment in the market has disappeared. Gold is also lacking strong catalysts, and the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance is adding downward pressure.
USD/JPY Consolidates Below 155
Fed's December rate-cut expectations decline; U.S. stocks tumble. Takaichi administration announces large-scale economic measures.
EUR/USD Turning Upward? USD Weakness Becoming More Pronounced
The U.S. dollar is weakening across most markets, with USD/JPY being the only major exception due to extreme yen weakness. With the U.S. government reopening, upcoming economic data releases will attract attention.
USD/JPY Targeting 155 Yen – Yen Weakness Trend Becomes Clear
The market appears to have determined that Japan will not intervene, and the pair has broken through important resistance. The yen weakness trend remains unchanged, testing how far it can rise.
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[London Market] Has Gold Returned to an Uptrend?
Signs of the U.S. government reopening have emerged, and investors should watch for upcoming U.S. economic data releases. The UK ILO unemployment rate worsened to 5.0%, exceeding expectations, indicating a deteriorating labor market.
USD/JPY Supported by Reopening Expectations – Trading Around 154
Expectations for the end of the U.S. government shutdown have boosted global stock markets. The USD/JPY remains range-bound, and traders are watching for a possible breakout.
Gold Buy-on-Dip: Focus on Rebound Momentum
Expectations for the end of the U.S. government shutdown have boosted market sentiment. Weak U.S. employment data has encouraged dip-buying in gold. Gold rebounded from the 52EMA, trading around $4,040 after briefly dipping below $4,000.
Will USD/JPY Reverse? 153 Yen as Key Support
U.S. stocks tumbled sharply, with the Nasdaq falling below its 10-day moving average. Japan's Nikkei index also dropped, suggesting signs of reversal across global markets. USD/JPY failed to break above 153.45, with 153.00 acting as key support.