BOJ rate hike likely, yen rally at risk
BOJ expected to hike rates next week, but yen rally may be limited if Ueda signals caution.
13 min ago12 min read
USDJPY
Yen touches strongest level in six months; Nikkei barely rises, Kospi jumps
The yen hit a six-month high against the dollar as BOJ hike bets built, while China's August imports missed forecasts and the Kospi gained nearly 2%.
1 h ago12 min read
Japan's revised GDP strengthens BOJ hike outlook, sharpening focus on yen and Nikkei
Japan's Q2 GDP was revised up to 1.4% annualised, reinforcing expectations that the BOJ will hike to 1.25% on September 18.
4 h ago17 min read
Revised Japan Q2 GDP data to influence BOJ September hike outlook
Japan's Q2 GDP revision out today could sway BOJ September rate hike odds, currently at 80%.
8 h ago14 min read
Dollar Falls, Yen Surges on Bank of Japan Rate Expectations
USD broadly weakened, led by yen surge; USDJPY fell 1.22% to 154.33 on rising BOJ rate hike bets. Oil climbed $1.22 on Middle East tensions.
10 h ago14 min read
Bitcoin Holds $79k as Yen Rally Tests Market Resilience
Bitcoin held above $79,000 during a 3.7% yen rally, avoiding the 20% crash seen in 2024. Japan spent $94.6B on intervention.
10 h ago11 min read
USDJPY Slides 1.15% Leading FX Decline; EUR, GBP Edge Lower
USDJPY dropped 1.15% as yen strengthened on BOJ rate hike bets. Geopolitical tensions pushed oil prices higher. EUR and GBP fell modestly.
16 h ago14 min read
USD/JPY slides to below 155 for first time since February
USD/JPY falls below 155 for first time since February, as yen gains on technical and fundamental drivers.
20 h ago7 min read
USD/JPY stays heavy at week open; technicals show downside bias
USD/JPY trades at 155.60, down 0.4%; technicals remain bearish with key support at 155.00.
22 h ago6 min read
USD/JPY expiry at 155.75 in focus on 7 September
USD/JPY has a notable option expiry at 155.75 on 7 September, with intervention risks dominating trading.
23 h ago5 min read
Yen's weekly surge driven by BOJ rate hike expectations
USD/JPY plunged as markets price in likely back-to-back BOJ rate hikes, with September now nearly fully priced.
07/09/2026 00:1114 min read
Blockbuster jobs data yields mixed US dollar performance
The US dollar had a mixed reaction to the blockbuster US jobs report, with technical levels causing reversals in some pairs.
04/09/2026 13:4114 min read
USD Technical Analysis: Key levels for EURUSD, USDJPY, GBPUSD before jobs data
The USD trades in narrow ranges ahead of the US jobs report, with technical levels highlighted for EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD.
04/09/2026 12:2311 min read
August Non-Farm Payrolls Preview: US and Canada Data on Deck
US and Canadian non-farm payrolls reports are due shortly. Markets focus on USD/JPY trading, fixed income yields, and Canada's employment after BOC held rates.
04/09/2026 12:217 min read
USD/JPY rebounds at 155.00 support after dovish Waller, NFP in focus
USD/JPY bounced near the 155.00 support after Fed's Waller turned dovish; markets await the US NFP report for further direction.
04/09/2026 07:1211 min read